Anaesthesia, critical care & pain medicine
-
Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med · Dec 2018
Application of tourniquet in civilian trauma: Systematic review of the literature.
The effectiveness of a tourniquet (TQ) in case of extremity haemorrhages is well recognised to prevent deaths on the battlefield. However, little is known about the usefulness of TQ in civilian trauma settings, including terrorist attack situations. The aim of this systematic review was to analyse the evidence-based medical literature in order to precise the use of TQ in the management of extremity haemorrhages in civilian setting. ⋯ This systematic review revealed TQ to be an effective tool for the management of extremity haemorrhages in civilian trauma, associated with few complications. Larger studies and dedicated training courses are needed to improve the use of TQ in the civilian standards of care.
-
Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med · Oct 2018
ReviewPaediatric video laryngoscopy and airway management: What's the clinical evidence?
The major complications of paediatric airway management are uncommon, but the outcomes are often severe. Over the last decade, additions and advancements in the devices and technology have significantly improved our ability to manage difficult paediatric airways safely. ⋯ Over the past few years, videolaryngoscopes have been receiving plenty of attention as new airway devices for use in paediatric patients. The objective of this narrative review is to specify the existing clinical evidence regarding the efficiency and safety of videolaryngoscopy in paediatric airway management.