Background: The efficacy and safety of cuffed endotracheal tubes (ETTs) in neonates are still unclear, this study aimed to assess the efficacy of cuffed versus uncuffed ETTs in neonate undergoing noncardiac surgeries.
Methods: Neonates scheduled for noncardiac surgeries were randomized into two groups according to the type of airway device during general anesthesia: cuffed ETT group (n = 60) and the uncuffed ETT group (n = 60). The primary outcome was the incidence of ETT exchange to find the appropriate ETT.
We aimed to evaluate the ability of parasternal intercostal thickening fraction (PIC TF) to predict the need for mechanical ventilation, and survival in subjects with severe Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). This prospective observational study included adult subjects with severe COVID-19. The following data were collected within 12 h of admission: PIC TF, respiratory rate oxygenation index, [Formula: see text] ratio, chest CT, and acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II score.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: Infants exposed to major surgery are at risk of injuries to the immature brain because of reduced arterial oxygen saturation. This study compared the effect of volume-controlled ventilation (VCV) versus pressure-controlled ventilation (PCV) on cerebral oxygenation in neonates subjected to repair of tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) under video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
Methods: This randomised controlled study included 30 full-term neonates scheduled for VATS for managing TEF under general anaesthesia.
Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia is gaining popularity worldwide attributable to availability and advances in minimally invasive instruments. In this report, we presented our experience with thoracoscopic esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) repair in our tertiary care institute. A prospective study on short-gap type-C EA/TEF was conducted at Cairo University Specialized Pediatric Hospital between April 2016 and 2018.
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