Articles: general-anesthesia.
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Day care patients at Law Hospital, who had received either a general or a local anaesthetic in conjunction with minor surgery, were assessed by five tests of mental function before surgery and before discharge from hospital some hours after surgery. These patients did not perform differently from control patients, who were subjected to the same two testing sessions, without intervening surgery or anaesthesia. It was concluded that the day cases were quite capable of normal cognitive functioning at the time of their discharge and that the procedures followed by the hospital for the discharge of day cases are generally adequate.
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Equine veterinary journal · Oct 1981
Case ReportsUse of infra-red carbon dioxide analysis during general anaesthesia in the horse.
The carbon dioxide content of respiratory gases may be monitored by the use of an infra-red carbon dioxide analyser. The technique allows continuous and non-invasive recording of important information concerning the ventilatory, circulatory and metabolic states of the anaesthetised horse. ⋯ Technical faults in the anaesthetic apparatus and the connections with the "patient" could be readily detected and emergency situations immediately recognised and treated without delay. Use of the apparatus allowed refinement of the anaesthetic technique and greatly augmented the safety of general anaesthesia.
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Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. · Sep 1981
Anesthetic considerations for the patient with osteogenesis imperfecta.
Anesthetizing a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta is an uncommon and challenging event for most anesthesiologists. The manifestations of this disease directly affect anesthetic management. ⋯ Local or regional anesthesia is very useful in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta, but when general anesthesia is mandatory ketamine hydrochloride is often a good choice. Close monitoring during anesthesia and surgery is essential.