Publications by authors named "Gen Ochiai"
Article Synopsis
- A 2017 analysis in Japan highlighted the risks of central venous catheterization (CVC) and suggested peripherally inserted central catheterization (PICC) as a safer alternative.
- The Sherlock™ 3CG system was introduced in 2018, allowing for PICC placements without the need for fluoroscopic devices and making the process more efficient.
- A clinical report on five patients indicated successful PICC placements with the Sherlock 3CG system, confirming proper catheter tip positioning via transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and ensuring it did not enter the right atrium.
Purpose: Immobilization of the cervical spine after trauma is recommended as standard care to prevent secondary injury. We tested the hypothesis that a two-handed airway maneuver, consisting of mandibular advancement and mouth opening in the neutral neck position, would minimize changes in the angle of the cervical vertebrae at the C0/4 level and tidal volume in non-obese patients under anesthesia with neuromuscular blockade.
Methods: Twenty consecutive patients without cervical spine injury undergoing general anesthesia were enrolled and evaluated.