Trauma severity scores
Conclusion There is a wide range of severity scores used in trauma patients for anticipating clinically significant outcomes with varying degrees of accuracy. Creating and validating a single, universally valid score is a huge challenge; consequently, the selection of the scoring tool is based, to a large extent, on experience, the context and the available evidence. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - September 29, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Submental intubation: A useful alternative for orthognathic surgery in patients with craniofacial malformations. Case report
Conclusion The submental intubation technique is an excellent choice for orthognathic surgery in patients with facial malformations and airway problems. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - September 15, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Insufflation –exsufflation devices in post-operative respiratory failure: Case report
Conclusion The application of insufflations–exsufflation devices in the immediate post-operative period of patients with neuromuscular diseases promotes the proper respiratory evolution of a patient considered impossible to extubate. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - September 13, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Adherence to the guidelines for the management of severe sepsis and septic shock in patients over 65 years of age admitted to the ICU
Conclusions There was a lower adherence to resuscitation guidelines in the group of patients over 65 with severe sepsis and septic shock when compared with the group of patients under 65. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - September 11, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Simulation in health care
Publication date: Available online 6 September 2016 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology Author(s): Edgar J. Figueredo (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - September 6, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Critical appraisal of “Prescription of long-acting opioids and mortality in patients with chronic nonmalignant pain”
Publication date: Available online 5 September 2016 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology Author(s): Maira Vera-Montoya, Lina Marín-Gaviria, José Andrés Calvache (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - September 5, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Reflections on euthanasia in Colombia
Publication date: Available online 5 September 2016 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology Author(s): Juliana María Mendoza-Villa, Luis Andrés Herrera-Morales This reflection article provides an overview of the historical development of the term “euthanasia”. It is postulated that the distortion of the term “euthanasia” has hindered the debate around it, so it is imperative to establish the distinction between and other aspects of end of life. Issues associated with palliative care and euthanasia in Colombia are analysed, and some opinions and proposals are presented. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - September 5, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Factors associated with failed brachial plexus regional anesthesia for upper limb surgery
Conclusions There were no factors determined by patient, anesthetic procedure, surgical procedure and operator that could be independently associated with brachial plexus block failure. The suggestion is to fine-tune the definition of failures, not just in the research environment, but in the current clinical practice; to improve the anesthesia records to rise the numbers and the quality of data bases for a quantitative determination of the risk of peripheral regional anesthesia failure and design prevention strategies focused on risk groups. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - September 5, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Survey about attitudes on perioperative temperature monitoring and thermal protection in Colombia
Conclusions Temperature monitoring and perioperative thermal protection is insufficient in the sample studied. The reasons are: limited availability of devices for monitoring and protection and lack of interest toward the subject. There is no acceptance of minimum safety standards of the Colombian Society of Anesthesiology (S.C.A.R.E.) because of the limited availability of thermometers, poor monitoring of intraoperative temperature and misuse of heating strategies. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - September 5, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Perioperative Ultrasound: The challenge of applying an old technology in new clinical settings
Publication date: Available online 5 September 2016 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology Author(s): María Fernanda Rojas-Gómez, Antonio José Bonilla-R (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - September 5, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Predictors of mortality and early detection strategies for hepatopulmonary syndrome in liver transplant patients
Conclusions The level of pre-LT hypoxemia is an important predictor for immediate postoperative mortality. Early detection of the condition is critical to reduce the post LT morbidity and mortality so that the indication for transplant is made at the right time, regardless of the stage of liver disease. The most efficient clinical strategy could be the use of appropriate early detection protocols for HPS through screening of hypoxemia in patients with portal hypertension. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - September 2, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Patients with tracheostomy indication in an intensive care cohort
Conclusions Elective tracheostomy is a commonly used technique in the ICU and the procedure is performed according to the protocol. The percutaneous approach is the most frequently used, with few complications. In neurological critical patients with extended weaning, an early approach reduces the number of days with ventilation and the length of stay, with no positive impact on mortality. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - August 25, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Pain management assessment in children with limb fractures in an emergency service
Conclusion Fracture immobilization is the mainstay for analgesia but it does not suffice as a form of pain management. Monotherapy with dipyrone or tramadol resulted in the best pain reduction, whereas the combined use of dipyrone plus tramadol was not better than the use of either medication alone. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - August 25, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

New perspectives in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea –hypopnea syndrome
Conclusions Although a fully effective treatment is not yet available, a combination of strategies from an interdisciplinary perspective can enhance the quality of life of patients. It is expected that in the coming years, the scientific and technological advances will allow for the implementation of a treatment protocol that is able to directly address the etiological processes to reduce their prevalence. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - August 20, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Trauma severity scores. Review article
Conclusion There is a wide range of severity scores used in trauma patients for anticipating clinically significant outcomes with varying degrees of accuracy. Creating and validating a single, universally valid score is a huge challenge; consequently, the selection of the scoring tool is based, to a large extent, on experience, the context and the available evidence. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - August 20, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research