Publications by authors named "Isabella Dolan"
Paediatr Anaesth
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the use of Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) versus traditional endotracheal intubation for endoscopic removal of esophageal foreign bodies (EFBs) in children, noting a trend towards MAC in elective procedures.
- A retrospective analysis of 326 patients showed that 77% were initially planned for MAC and only a small percentage required conversion to intubation, indicating MAC's viability as an airway management option.
- Results demonstrated that factors like the type of foreign body (e.g., coins) and longer fasting times influenced the choice of anesthesia method, with MAC being preferred in more cases.*
Article Synopsis
- Endoscopic vacuum-assisted therapy is a safer and easier way to treat holes in the esophagus compared to traditional surgery and other methods.
- In a special case, doctors used an existing feeding tube to place a vacuum sponge more easily inside a 7-year-old boy's body to help heal his esophagus.
- The boy healed well without further issues after a month, showing that this new method could make esophagus repairs simpler and less painful.
