Prospective Cohort Study Comparing Varying Doses of Cisatracurium and Atracurium on Intubating Conditions in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2021 Introduction: Cisatracurium and atracurium are nondepolarising muscle relaxants belonging to benzylisoquinolinium group. Intubating dose of cisatracurium is found to be safer than atracurium owing to the histamine release and resultant respiratory and
Chandrasekharan Anjali +2 more
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Bali Journal of Anesthesiology, 2022 Background: Successful intubation with the correct endotracheal tube (ETT) size is more difficult to achieve in pediatric patients. Several estimation methods exist, including ultrasonography and several conventional methods, but it is unclear which ...
Sendhi Raka Putra +4 more
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Effectiveness of high-flow nasal cannula therapy on clinical outcomes in adults with COVID-19: A systematic review [PDF]
Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy, 2023 Introduction/Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has high transmissibility and mortality rates. High-flow nasal cannula therapy (HFNC) might reduce the need for orotracheal intubation, easing the burden on the health system caused by COVID-19.
Daiana Gonçalves Arruda +2 more
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Anaesthetic Management of Pyelolithotomy Patient with Restricted Mouth Opening due to Previous Mandibular Surgery- A Case Report [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023 Anaesthetic management of a patient with compromised kidney function, who had restricted mouth opening due to previous surgery for mandibular fracture requiring general anaesthesia, is a challenge for anaesthesiologists.
Kala Balasubramanian +1 more
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Post-Exposure Anti-Ricin Treatment Protects Swine against Lethal Systemic and Pulmonary Exposures
Toxins, 2020 Ricin, a plant-derived toxin originating from the seeds of Ricinus communis (castor bean plant), is one of the most lethal toxins known. To date, there is no approved post-exposure therapy for ricin exposures.
Reut Falach +14 more
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Incidence of difficult intubation in thyroid gland surgery [PDF]
Archive of Oncology, 2003 Background: Difficult intubation (DI) occurs in 1% to 3% in general population, and unsuccessful intubation in 0.04%. DI may cause a lot of undesirable effects during prolonged intubation period, including lethal outcome.
Kalezić Nevena K. +5 more
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Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2023 Background and Aims: Videolaryngoscopes have an undisputed role in difficult airway management, but their role in routine intubation scenarios remains underappreciated. McGrath MAC is a lightweight laryngoscope with a disposable blade.
Prachi Abhyankar +3 more
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Macintosh laryngoscope vs. Pentax-AWS video laryngoscope: comparison of efficacy and cardiovascular responses to tracheal intubation in major burn patients [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2012 BackgroundPatients with major burns accompanied with airway edema need more attention for airway management. Although the Pentax-AWS has an advantage in managing endotracheal intubation more easily, its usefulness cannot be assured if it does not ...
Chul-Ho Woo +6 more
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Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2023 Background and Aims: Magnesium sulphate and zinc sulphate have been reported to attenuate postoperative sore throat (POST). The study aims to compare the effect of preoperative magnesium sulphate and zinc sulphate gargle on the incidence and severity of ...
Amit Kumar Mondal +3 more
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The practice of intensive care nurses using the closed suctioning system: An observational study
Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, 2015 Background: Endotracheal suctioning (ETS) is an essential procedure performed for mechanically ventilated patients. ETS can be either performed by open or closed suctioning system (CSS).
Somayeh Haghighat, AhmadReza Yazdannik
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