A Comparison of a Standard Macintosh Blade Laryngoscope, Pentax-AWS Videolaryngoscope and Intubrite Videolaryngoscope for Tracheal Intubation in Manikins in Sitting and Prone Positions: A Randomized Cross-Over Study.

Background: Intubation of a patient in different positions may be done not only in emergency settings, but also in routine anesthesia (e.g., prone position for lumbar spine surgery).

The effects of abdominal opening on respiratory mechanics during general anaesthesia for open bariatric surgery in morbidly obese patients.

Background: Morbid obesity BMI 40 kg mL-2 is associated with several changes in anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. Respiratory work is increased whereas compliance of the chest wall and lungs is decreased. Increased intra-abdominal pressure compresses the diaphragm and reduces its movability.

Post-anesthesia recovery after infusion of propofol with remifentanil or alfentanil or fentanyl in morbidly obese patients.

Background: The type of opioid used during general anesthesia in the morbidly obese influences recovery and the postoperative period. In a randomized clinical trial, the postoperative recovery profile and early period after general anesthesia with remifentanil, fentanyl and alfentanil were compared in morbidly obese patients.

Material And Method: 60 morbidly obese patients with BMI >35 kg/m(2) (mean 43.