Itraconazole lung concentrations in haematological patients.

Itraconazole distribution is largely dependent on its high liposolubility. Intrapulmonary lung concentrations remain unknown in haematological patients. We report itraconazole lung concentrations in such patients treated with itraconazole.

[The value of anesthesia consultation in relation to the single preanesthetic visit].

Objective: In France, a preanaesthetic assessment (PAA) several days prior to hospital admission for a scheduled surgical or diagnostic procedure under anaesthesia, associated with a preanaesthetic visit (PAV) the day before, are compulsory. This study aimed at comparing the benefits of PAA with those of a PAV not preceded by a PAA.

Study Design: Prospective, controlled, randomized study.

[The circulation of anesthetic agents at Edouard-Herriot Hospital].

In order to improve quality, practice evaluation is a major tool for hospital management. For many years anaesthesia has been monitored by some form of quality assurance programme. However, despite the improvement in anaesthetic techniques, major problems persist, particularly with the use of anaesthetic agents.

[Central venous catheterization...don't forget the caval filter].

Among the complications of central venous line insertion, entrapment of guidewire by inferior vena cava filter has been exceptionally reported. Usually the disengagement attempts resulted in a filter migration. We report a case of guidewire entrapment successfully treated with interventional radiology techniques.