Rocuronium 0.3 or 0.9 mg/kg comparing onset time, duration of action, and intubating conditions in patients 80 years and older: A randomized study.

Background: Limited data exist about the optimal dose of rocuronium for intubation in elderly patients. We hypothesized that rocuronium 0.9 mg/kg would lead to a shorter onset time than 0.

Supplemental oxygen for traumatic brain injury: A systematic review.

Background: Oxygen supplementation is recommended after traumatic brain injury (TBI) but excessive oxygen may be harmful. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of supplemental oxygen or high/low inspiratory oxygen fraction (FiO ) for TBI patients on in-hospital mortality.

Methods: We searched Medline (Pubmed), EMBASE and the Cochrane Library for interventional and observational studies fulfilling the following criteria: TBI patients >17 years (population); initial use of supplemental oxygen/high (≥0.

A high fraction of inspired oxygen may increase mortality in intubated trauma patients - A retrospective cohort study.

Background: Mechanical ventilation of trauma patients is common, and many will require a higher than normal fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO) to avoid hypoxaemia. The primary objective of this study was to assess the association between FiO and all-cause, one-year mortality in intubated trauma patients.

Methods: Adult trauma patients intubated in the initial phase post-trauma between 2015 and 2017 were retrospectively identified.

Ketamine versus propofol for rapid sequence induction in trauma patients: a retrospective study.

Background: Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) is used for emergency tracheal intubation to minimise the risk of pulmonary aspiration of stomach contents. Ketamine and propofol are two commonly used induction agents for RSI in trauma patients. Yet, no consensus exists on the optimal induction agent for RSI in the trauma population.

A blinded randomized study comparing intubating conditions after either rocuronium 0.6 mg·kg or remifentanil 2 µg·kg in elderly patients.

Background: To facilitate tracheal intubation, either a neuromuscular blocking agent or a bolus dose of remifentanil can be administered. We hypothesized that rocuronium 0.6 mg·kg provided a larger proportion of excellent intubating conditions compared to remifentanil 2 µg·kg in patients above 80 years.

Search and Rescue Helicopters for Emergency Medical Service Assistance: A Retrospective Study.

Objective: The time until treatment is a crucial factor for the outcome after medical emergencies. One way of reducing transportation time is the use of helicopter-based emergency medical services, but poor weather conditions, commitment to another mission, or technical problems may limit the availability. In these cases, military search and rescue (SAR) helicopters can be used.

Cervical Spine Clearance in Trauma Patients with an Unreliable Physical Examination.

Background: The objective of this study was to describe and compare the timing of cervical spine clearance in trauma patients with an unreliable physical examination.

Methods: We prospectively included adult trauma patients admitted with a cervical collar and an unreliable clinical examination (as defined by the NEXUS criteria) at two level 1 trauma centers: one in the USA (US) and one in Denmark (DK). We excluded patients with cervical spine injuries requiring a collar or surgery as treatment and patients with a collar placed after hospital arrival.

Dental injuries in relation to general anaesthesia-A retrospective study.

Background: Dental injuries may occur during general anaesthesia, especially during airway management. The aim of this study was to describe cases of dental injury related to general anaesthesia, focusing on the type and extent of the injuries as well as the timing of recognition.

Method: We reviewed the nationwide electronic database available at the Danish Patient Compensation Association and scrutinized all claims classified as possible dental injuries in relation to general anaesthesia between 2007 and 2017.

Supplemental oxygen and hyperoxemia in trauma patients: A prospective, observational study.

Background: Supplemental oxygen is recommended during the initial treatment of trauma patients according to several guidelines, but the supporting evidence is sparse. We aimed to describe the use of supplemental oxygen and occurrence of hyperoxemia in the initial phase of trauma management at two level 1 trauma centers, TC1 and TC2.

Methods: In this prospective, observational study we included trauma patients ≥16 years of age.