Publications by authors named "Gabriela R Mendoza"
Article Synopsis
- This study examines the effects of aspirin on patients who have had prior percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and are undergoing noncardiac surgery, as there is uncertainty regarding aspirin's role in this context.
- A subgroup analysis of a multicenter trial involving nearly 5000 patients found that aspirin significantly reduced the risk of death or nonfatal heart attacks in those with prior PCI, with an absolute risk reduction of 5.5%.
- However, the impact of aspirin on major bleeding events in this group was unclear, suggesting that while aspirin may provide cardiovascular protection, it could also carry bleeding risks that need further investigation.
Background: The Laryngeal Tube Suction Disposable (LTS-D) and the Supreme Laryngeal Mask Airway (SLMA) are second generation supraglottic airway devices (SADs) with an added channel to allow gastric drainage. We studied the efficacy of these devices when using pressure controlled mechanical ventilation during general anesthesia for short and medium duration surgical procedures and compared the oropharyngeal seal pressure in different head and-neck positions.
Methods: Eighty patients in each group had either LTS-D or SLMA for airway management.