European review for medical and pharmacological sciences
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Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci · Jul 2014
Does the STOP-Bang, an obstructive sleep apnea screening tool, predict difficult intubation?
A close relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and difficult intubation has been suggested. We hypothesized that the STOP-Bang questionnaire, a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), can predict difficult intubation. ⋯ A STOP-Bang score of ≥ 3 was a predictor for difficult intubation.
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Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci · Jan 2014
Meta AnalysisMeta-analysis of protective effect of sevoflurane on myocardium during cardiac surgery.
This study aims to evaluate the effect of sevoflurane anesthesia on myocardium in cardiac surgery and provide evidence for clinical anesthesia practice. ⋯ Sevoflurane can better protect myocardium in the cardiac surgery.
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Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of stellate ganglionic block on hemodynamic changes and intrapulmonary shunt in perioperative patients with esophageal cancer.
The aim of this study was to observe the effects of stellate ganglion block (SGB) on hemodynamic changes and intrapulmonary shunt during one-lung ventilation (OLV). ⋯ SGB before induction effectively suppress the stress response work as stable blood dynamics and does not affect Qs/Qt and arterial oxygenation during OLV, SGB is a safe technique of anesthesia for general thoracic surgery.
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Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci · Jan 2014
Weight, pregnancy and oral contraceptives affect intravenous paracetamol clearance in young women.
Because of the extensive variability in paracetamol clearance in young women, published data were pooled with newly collected observations in search of covariates of paracetamol pharmacokinetics (PK) within this specific population. ⋯ Weight, pregnancy and OC result in higher clearance of IV paracetamol in young women. Besides compound specific relevance, these findings also unveil covariates of drug metabolism in young women.
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Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialClinical analysis of optimal timing for application of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in treatment of AECOPD patients.
This study is conducted to investigate an optimal timing of sequential noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) applied for patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). ⋯ SBT-2 would be the optimal timing considered to use NPPV for AECOPD patients based on a high success rate and a low risk of tracheal reintubation.