Journal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacology
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J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol · Apr 2015
Comparison of hemodynamic effects of intravenous etomidate versus propofol during induction and intubation using entropy guided hypnosis levels.
This study aimed to compare the hemodynamic responses during induction and intubation between propofol and etomidate using entropy guided hypnosis. ⋯ Etomidate provides more hemodynamic stability than propofol during induction and intubation. Reduced induction doses of etomidate and propofol titrated to entropy translated into increased hemodynamic stability for both drugs and sufficed to give an adequate anaesthetic depth.
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J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol · Apr 2015
Influence of hemodynamics and intra-operative hydration on biochemical outcome of renal transplant recipients.
Early graft function is crucial for successful kidney transplantation. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of intra-operative central venous pressure (CVP) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) on early graft function and biochemical outcome. ⋯ A CVP around 12 mmHg and mean MAP >95 mmHg with good perioperative fluid hydration is associated with good early graft function.
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J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol · Apr 2015
I-gel versus laryngeal mask airway-Proseal: Comparison of two supraglottic airway devices in short surgical procedures.
Supraglottic airway devices have been established in clinical anesthesia practice and have been previously shown to be safe and efficient. The objective of this prospective, randomized trial was to compare I-Gel with LMA-Proseal in anesthetized spontaneously breathing patients. ⋯ I-Gel is a innovative supraglottic device with acceptable airway sealing pressure, easier to insert, less traumatic with lower incidence of sore throat. Hence I-Gel can be a good alternative to LMA-Proseal.
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J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol · Apr 2015
Comparison of Macintosh laryngoscope and C-MAC video laryngoscope for intubation in lateral position.
Endotracheal intubation is conventionally performed when the patient is in supine position. It may be required to secure airway in laterally positioned patient. Tracheal intubation in lateral position seems to be difficult because the laryngeal view is compromised. Hence, C-MAC video laryngoscope (Karl Storz, Germany), a newer device using a modified macintosh blade may be useful for intubation in lateral position. ⋯ C-MAC is better than Macintosh laryngoscope for intubation in lateral position.
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J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol · Apr 2015
Comparison of dexmedetomidine-propofol versus fentanyl-propofol for insertion of laryngeal mask airway.
Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion requires anesthesia and suppression of airway reflexes. In search of an optimal drug, we compared dexmedetomidine and fentanyl, in combination with propofol for insertion of LMA. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine can be a comparable alternative to fentanyl as an adjuvant to propofol for providing optimum insertion conditions for LMA and preservation of respiration.