Introduction: Accurate identification of patients at risk of blood transfusion can reduce complications and improve institutional resource allocation. Probabilistic models are used to detect risk factors and formulate patient blood management strategies. Whether these predictors vary among institutions is unclear.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnesthesiol Res Pract
September 2019
Background: Tube size selection is critical in ventilating patients' lungs using double-lumen endobronchial tubes (DLTs). Little information about relevant parameters is readily available from manufacturers. The aim of this study is to provide reference data for relevant dimensions of conventionally available DLTs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study was to compare two devices for neuromuscular monitoring during anesthetic induction. TOF-Cuff was installed on the lower leg stimulating the tibial nerve, while the more conventional TOF-Scan was installed over the ulnar nerve at the wrist. Methods Twenty adult patients were enrolled in this prospective, controlled study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe resuscitation of patients with traumatic hemorrhage remains a challenging clinical scenario. The appropriate and aggressive support of the patient's coagulation is of critical importance. Conventional coagulation assays present several shortcomings in this setting.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Endotracheal tube (ETT) cuffs are designed to seal the lower airway for precise ventilation and to protect against ingress of pathogens from the pharyngeal space. Therefore, a minimal continuous cuff pressure must be maintained. Aim of this study was to analyse the course of cuff pressure in an in-vitro model during manual cuff pressure control manoeuvres.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In the field of anesthesia for bariatric surgery, a wide variety of recommendations exist, but a general consensus on the perioperative management of such patients is missing. We outline the perioperative experiences that we gained in the first two years after introducing a bariatric program.
Methods: The perioperative approach was established together with all relevant disciplines.
Introduction: The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate whether volatile anesthetics used for postoperative sedation have any beneficial effects on myocardial injury in cardiac surgery patients after on-pump valve replacement.
Methods: Anesthesia was performed with propofol. After arrival in the intensive care unit (ICU), 117 patients were randomized to be sedated for at least 4 hours with either propofol or sevoflurane.