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Latest Full Text Articles (73)841 Profound haemodilution during normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass influences neither gastrointestinal permeability nor cytokine release in coronary artery bypass graft surgery Full Text British Journal of Anesthesia, August 3, 2009
842 Early massive transfusion in trauma patients: Canadian single-centre retrospective cohort study Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, August 3, 2009
843 Supplemental oxygen does not prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting after gynecological laparoscopy Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, August 3, 2009
844 A randomized controlled trial comparing a computer-assisted insulin infusion protocol with a strict and a conventional protocol for glucose control in critically ill patients Journal of Critical Care, July 30, 2009
845 Epoetin alfa reduces blood transfusion requirements in patients with intertrochanteric fracture Journal of Critical Care, July 30, 2009
846 Management of the anticipated difficult airway--a systematic approach: Continuing Professional Development Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, July 30, 2009
847 Evaluation of stroke volume variation obtained by arterial pulse contour analysis to predict fluid responsiveness intraoperatively Full Text British Journal of Anesthesia, July 24, 2009
848 Magnesium sulphate attenuates arterial pressure increase during laparoscopic cholecystectomy Full Text British Journal of Anesthesia, July 20, 2009
849 Intraoperative management of pulmonary arterial hypertension in infants and children Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, July 15, 2009
850 Comparison of three methods of extra-vascular lung water volume measurement in patients following cardiac surgery Critical Care, July 7, 2009
851 Hydroxyethyl Starch Interferes with Human Blood Coagulation, Platelet Function and Sedimentation Full Text Acta Anaesthesiologica Taiwanica, June 29, 2009
852 Hydroxyethyl Starches: Different Products - Different Effects Full Text Anesthesiology, June 26, 2009
853 Relationships among haemoglobin level, packed red cell transfusion and clinical outcomes in patients after cardiac surgery Intensive Care Medicine, June 25, 2009
854 Acetylcysteine and non-ionic isosmolar contrast-induced nephropathy—a randomized controlled study Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, June 24, 2009
855 Effect of administration of pre-warmed intravenous fluids on the frequency of hypothermia following spinal anesthesia for Cesarean delivery Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, June 23, 2009
856 Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade by Sugammadex after Continuous Infusion of Rocuronium in Patients Randomized to Sevoflurane or Propofol Maintenance Anesthesia Full Text Anesthesiology, June 23, 2009
857 Impact of NPSA guidelines on intravenous fluid prescription in children – A retrospective audit on fluid prescription in children undergoing appendicectomy Paediatric Anaesthesia, June 23, 2009
858 Anaesthetic Management Of A Patient With Giant Cell Tumour Of Mandible With Rheumatic Heart Disease With Mitral Regurgitation With Epilepsy For Excision Full Text The Internet Journal of Anesthesiology, June 22, 2009 Clinical Article
859 Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome: A Systematic Review of the Role of Dietary Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in the Management of Symptoms, Survival, and Quality of Life Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, June 22, 2009
860 Feasibility of non-invasive pressure support ventilation in infants with respiratory failure after extubation: a pilot study Intensive Care Medicine, June 22, 2009
Clinical Pearls in Anesthesiology
- Epidural anesthesia improves postoperative respiratory function compared with general anesthesia in patients with COPD undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
- According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists guidelines for chronic pain management, acupuncture may be considered as adjuvant therapy to conventional therapy in patients with nonspecific, non-inflammatory low back pain.
- Recent evidence shows preoperative anxiety has a significant effect on hypotension after spinal anesthesia
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Dopamine is associated with increased mortality in septic shock
Based on a meta-analysis of 11 trials involving 2,768 patients with septic shock, treatment with dopamine was associated with a greater risk of 28-day mortality (RR=1.12-1.23) and arrhythmias (RR=2.34) than norepinephrine.
Read the article summaryRBC transfusion decreased mortality in sepsis
As published in Critical Care Medicine, RBC transfusion decreases the risk of mortality in patients with sepsis and septic shock. The study involved 1054 patients in 22 ICUs and SICUs at 12 teaching hospitals in Korea. Of the 1054 patients, 407 received RBC transfusions; the mean pre-transfusion hemoglobin level was 7.7 g/dL. The transfused patients had a lower risk of 7-day (HR = 0.42), 28-day (HR = 0.43), and in-hospital mortality rates (HR = 0.51) than non-transfused patients.
Read the article summaryStatin use decreases pneumonia-associated mortality
As published in Critical Care, current statin use was associated with a decreased hospitalization rate and a decreased 30-day mortality rate in patients with pneumonia. The study group consisted of 70,953 patients with pneumonia who were hospitalized for the first time with 10 age- and gender-matched control patients for each pneumonia patient. The OR for pneumonia was 0.80 amongst current statin users compared to non-users; previous statin use had no effect on the risk of pneumonia. The 30-day mortality rates in patients who were statin users and non-users were 11.3% and 15.1%, respectively (HR=0.73).
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Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Incidence of postoperative residual neuromuscular blockade in the postanaesthesia care unit: An observational multicentre study in Portugal European Journal of Anaesthesiology, April 12, 2013
2 Modification of anesthesia practice reduces catheter-associated bloodstream infections: a quality improvement initiative Paediatric Anaesthesia, April 10, 2013
3 Efficacy of the oral neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist aprepitant administered with ondansetron for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, April 15, 2013 Free full text
4 Management of patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia undergoing general anesthesia: a cohort from a single academic centers experience Journal of Anesthesia, April 8, 2013
5 Point-of-care coagulation management in intensive care medicine Critical Care, March 27, 2013 Review Article
6 Management Plan to Reduce Risks in Perioperative Care of Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Averts the Need for Presurgical Polysomnography Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore, April 19, 2013 Free full text
7 Three-Dimensional High-Resolution Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks: A New Panoramic Vision of Local Anesthetic Spread and Perineural Catheter Tip Location Anesthesia & Analgesia, April 22, 2013
8 Effect of intravenous fluid therapy on postoperative vomiting in children undergoing tonsillectomy British Journal of Anesthesia, March 20, 2013
9 Fluid resuscitation with 6 % hydroxyethyl starch (130/0.4 and 130/0.42) in acutely ill patients: systematic review of effects on mortality and treatment with renal replacement therapy Intensive Care Medicine, February 19, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
10 The effect of electrical muscle stimulation on the prevention of disuse muscle atrophy in patients with consciousness disturbance in the intensive care unit Journal of Critical Care, April 5, 2013
11 Anesthetic Considerations for Adults Undergoing Fontan Conversion Surgery Anesthesiology Clinics, April 4, 2013
12 Accuracy of Noninvasive and Continuous Hemoglobin Measurement by Pulse Co-Oximetry During Preoperative Phlebotomy Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, April 25, 2013
13 Balanced versus chloride-rich solutions for fluid resuscitation in brain-injured patients: a randomized double-blind pilot study Critical Care, April 24, 2013
14 Management of bleeding and coagulopathy following major trauma: an updated European guideline Critical Care, April 26, 2013 Clinical Guideline
15 Anesthetic management of a patient with Huntingtons chorea -A case report- Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, April 1, 2013 Free full text
16 Relationship between red cell storage duration and outcomes in adults receiving red cell transfusions: a systematic review Critical Care, April 11, 2013
17 Clinical Research During a Public Health Emergency: A Systematic Review of Severe Pandemic Influenza Management Critical Care Medicine, April 17, 2013 Review Article
18 Validation of a measurement tool for self-assessment of teamwork in intensive care British Journal of Anesthesia, April 9, 2013
19 Update in Trauma Anesthesiology: Perioperative Resuscitation Management Anesthesia & Analgesia, December 11, 2012
20 Lactate clearance for death-prediction in severe sepsis or septic shock patients during the first 24 hours in Intensive Care Unit. An observational study Annals of Intensive Care, February 13, 2013 Free full text
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