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Predictors of Prolonged Postoperative Endotracheal Intubation in Patients Undergoing Thoracotomy for Lung Resection
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 07/28/09

Cywinski JB et al. – Most predictors of delayed postoperative extubation are difficult to modify in the perioperative period and probably represent greater severity of underlying lung disease and more advanced comorbid conditions. However, thoracic epidural anesthesia and analgesia is a modifiable factor that was associated with reduced odds for postoperative ventilatory support.

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Prospective randomized controlled multi-centre trial of cuffed or uncuffed endotracheal tubes in small children
British Journal of Anesthesia, 11/04/09

A comparison of the laryngeal mask airway with the facemask and oropharyngeal airway for manual ventilation by first responders in children
Anaesthesia, 11/12/09

Ketamine, but not priming, improves intubating conditions during a propofol–rocuronium induction
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, 11/16/09

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Dexmedetomidine use in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit: Can we use it in infants after cardiac surgery
Pediatric Critical Care, 11/11/09

A comparison of epidural vs. paravertebral blockade in thoracic surgery
Minerva Anestesiologica, 11/09/09

Prophylactic Vasopressin in Patients Receiving the Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Ramipril Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 11/02/09

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