Praktische Anästhesie, Wiederbelebung und Intensivtherapie
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Comparative Study
[Interpretation of chest roentgenograms of intensive care patients. A comparison of pathoanatomical and roentgenographic findings (author's transl)].
Chest roentgenograms made within 24 hours of death were compared to the autopsy findings. Out of 150 unselected autopsy records of the years 1973/74 and 1976/77 50 and 91 cases respectively were suitable for evaluation. ⋯ The success of these measures is reflected in the greater diagnostic accuracy in respect of the case material for the 1976/77 period. Comparison of the findings in cases of pulmonary embolism exposed the limitation of diagnostic radiology.
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A laryngoscope blade with an integrated suction tube is described. Suction and laryngoscope can be handled simultaneously by one hand. The suction guarantees a free sight during intubation in cases of bleeding in the nasopharyngeal region and may also prevent the aspiration of acid gastric contents.