Articles: general-anesthesia.
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J Osaka Univ Dent Sch · Dec 1995
The incidence of arrhythmias during induction of general anesthesia.
In this study, our induction methods of endotracheal anesthesia was evaluated with reference to electrocardiogram, hemodynamic status and arterial blood gas analysis on 153 patients. From the beginning of induction, electrocardiogram was recorded continuously to the completion of intubation. The blood pressure and heart rate were also measured. ⋯ As a result of careful and gentle induction techniques, the incidence of arrhythmias during intubation was very low. However, an elevation of PaCO2 was not avoidable, even in smooth and successful intubation. In conclusion, the importance of more adequate ventilation coupled with skillful intubation in a shorter period to avoid hypercapnia and arrhythmias is appreciated again in the endotracheal anesthesia for the maxillofacial surgical patients with anatomical airway problems.
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We report the anesthetic management of a patient with cardiac sarcoidosis. Cardiac sarcoidosis is characterized by a high incidence of complete atrioventricular block, right bundle branch block, and ventricular arrhythmias. Cases of sudden death during stable cardiac function have been reported. ⋯ Anesthesia was induced with midazolam and vecuronium, and the trachea was intubated. Anesthesia was maintained with nitrous oxide, sevoflurane in oxygen. Anesthetic method adapted to prevent severe complications including sudden death resulted in good condition of the patient during the perioperative period.
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Nov 1995
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial[Comparison of changes in plasma concentrations of ACTH and beta-endorphin in cholecystectomy under general anesthesia and general plus epidural anesthesia].
To study neuroendocrine response during cholecystectomy under general anesthesia with fentanyl and under general anesthesia with nitrous oxide plus thoracic epidural block, by determining plasma levels of ACTH and beta-endorphin. ⋯ General anesthesia with fentanyl at the dose used in this study was more effective that combined anesthesia in mitigating the release of ACTH and beta-endorphin during cholecystectomy.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Effects of magnesium sulphate on suxamethonium-induced complications during rapid-sequence induction of anaesthesia.
Twenty patients were studied in a double-blind manner to investigate whether magnesium sulphate, when given during a rapid-sequence induction of anaesthesia, lessens the side effects caused by suxamethonium. Patients were randomly allocated to two groups; equal volumes of either magnesium sulphate (40 mg.kg-1) or saline were given during rapid-sequence induction of anaesthesia, after thiopentone but before the administration of suxamethonium (1.5 mg.kg-1). The changes in the serum potassium concentration, the degree of muscle fasciculations and the presence of postoperative myalgia were recorded. ⋯ Magnesium did not clinically prolong muscle relaxation. There was no difference between the groups in the incidence of myalgia after surgery (one patient in each group). Since no significant increase in the serum potassium concentration was demonstrated, no assessment could be made of the effect of magnesium sulphate on the serum potassium concentration after administration of suxamethonium.
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Comparative Study
Evaluation of the Pneupac Ventipac portable ventilator: comparison of performance in a mechanical lung and anaesthetized patients.
The performance of the Pneupac Ventipac portable gas-powered ventilator was evaluated in two stages. The accuracy of delivery of the ventilator was assessed using a mechanical lung model at different combinations of compliance and airway resistance to simulate normal and diseased lungs. The performance of the ventilator was then assessed in 20 anaesthetized patients. ⋯ Delivered tidal volume was between -19 and +12% of the present tidal volume in the group of anaesthetized patients using the ventilator in airmix mode. The ventilator was reliable and simple to use, and performance was within acceptable limits in the anaesthetized patients. However, we recommend that a means of verifying the adequacy of ventilation should always be used when transporting critically ill or anaesthetized patients with any portable ventilator, particularly when lung compliance or airway resistance may be abnormal.