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Rocuronium vs atracurium vs suxamethonium for endobronchial intubation with a double-lumen tube
Background. Intubation with a double lumen tube requires excellent and stable relaxation, necessary for accurate positioning of the device using a fibre optic scope.Methods. We have compared conditions for endobronchial intubation after administration of 1 mg kg-1 rocuronium (group E), 0.1 mg kg-1 c… -
Reversal from non-depolarising neuromuscular blockade in the postoperative period
Background. Postoperative residual curarisation (PORC) is a serious and underestimated problem and may occur even after relaxation with medium-acting non-depolarising agents. Methods. One hundred adult patients, scheduled for elective surgical procedures, were enrolled in the study. Atracurium… -
Piracetam improves children’s memory after general anaesthesia
Background. Surgery and anaesthesia may account for postoperative complications including cognitive impairment. The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of general anaesthetics on children’s memory and effectiveness of piracetam for prevention of postoperative cognitive dysfunction… -
Comparison of two methods of cervical plexus block for carotid endarterectomy
Background. Cerebral thromboembolism is one of the main risks of carotid artery occlusive disease. Carotid endarterectomy is a preventive operation to reduce the incidence of embolic stroke. Of prime concern during this surgery is protection of the brain during carotid cross-clamping. Since blo… - Background. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of unilateral spinal anaesthesia and to compare this technique to the commonly used bilateral technique in a prospective, controlled, randomized study.Methods. Fifty-four ASA I – III adult patients, of both…
- Modern inhalational anaesthetics are liable to react with carbon dioxide absorbers and degrade under certain conditions. Sevoflurane may break down and produce toxic compounds in contact with Lewis acids or carbon dioxide absorbers. Desflurane, isoflurane and enflurane can also undergo undesirable r…
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Rocuronium vs atracurium vs suxamethonium for endobronchial intubation with a double-lumen tube
Background. Intubation with a double lumen tube requires excellent and stable relaxation, necessary for accurate positioning of the device using a fibre optic scope.Methods. We have compared conditions for endobronchial intubation after administration of 1 mg kg-1 rocuronium (group R), 0.1… - Background. Numerous non-invasive supraglottic airway devices are currently available. The aim of our randomized study was to compare the LMA-Classic to the Cobra-PLA during anaesthesia for minor urological surgery.Methods. Fifty adult ASA physical status I–II patients received either the LMA-…
- Background. General anaesthesia and deep sedation during endarterectomy exclude direct contact with the patient, required for safe performance of the surgery. The aim of the study was to assess sedation with dexmedetomidine and its cardiovascular effects. Methods. Sixty-four adult patients, schedule…
- Background. Although epidural anaesthesia has become a standard method for labour analgesia all over the world, it is far from being ideal because of side effects and contraindications. Many alternative techniques have therefore been proposed, including the continuous infusion of remifentanil.…