Functional outcome of distal radius fractures managed by barzullah working classification.

Background: Management of distal radius fractures (DRFs) is still controversial and may be influenced by the initial fracture classification. Even though numerous classification systems have been proposed in this regard, the evaluation and management of this fracture has remained problematic.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome of DRF managed on the basis of a new classification.

Comparison of fibrescope guided intubation via the classic laryngeal mask airway and i-gel in a manikin.

We compared the classic laryngeal mask airway and i-gel as adjuncts to fibrescope guided intubation in a manikin. Two methods of intubation were compared with each device: the tracheal tube directly over the fibrescope; and the tracheal tube over an Aintree Intubation Catheter. Thirty-two anaesthetists took part in this randomised crossover study.

Fibreoptic intubation through the laryngeal mask airway: effect of operator experience*.

In a randomised crossover study, we compared times and success rates for tracheal placement of a fibrescope and railroading of a tracheal tube through the classic laryngeal mask airway by anaesthetists with limited experience in fibreoptic intubation (trainees) and those who were experts. Thirty-two patients, 32 trainees and three experts took part. The median (IQR [range]) times to fibrescope placement for trainees and experts were 21 (18-30 [12-58]) s and 17 (14-24 [9-55]) s, respectively (95% CI for the difference 2-8 s; p = 0.

Evaluation of tracheal tube introducers in simulated difficult intubation.

In a randomised cross-over study, 72 anaesthetists attempted to place Pro-Breathe, new Portex, and Frova single-use tracheal tube introducers and an Eschmann multiple-use introducer in the trachea of a manikin set to simulate a grade 3 laryngeal view. Successful placement (proportion, 95% confidence interval) of either the Frova (78%, 67-86%) or the Eschmann introducer (64%, 52-74%) was significantly more likely (p < 0.0001) than with the Pro-Breathe (4%, 1-12%) or the new Portex introducer (13%, 7-22%).