European Journal of Anaesthesiology 
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 7, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Invited commentary Source Type: research
Anesthesia outside the Operating Room
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Book review Source Type: research
Safety of a powder-free latex allergy protocol in the operating theatre: A prospective, observational cohort study
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Safety of propofol use in patients allergic to soy or peanut: A retrospective observational cohort study
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Effect of high-flow nasal cannula versus conventional facemask ventilation for patients undergoing modified electroconvulsive therapy: A randomised controlled, noninferiority trial
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Two-lung ventilation during prone minimally invasive thorascopic oesophagectomy: A case series
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Reply to: anaesthesia and endovascular therapy in patients with acute ischaemic stroke
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Anaesthesia and endovascular therapy in patients with acute ischaemic stroke
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Reply to: implementation of closed-loop-assisted intra-operative goal-directed fluid therapy during surgery
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Implementation of closed-loop-assisted intra-operative goal-directed fluid therapy during surgery
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Pre-operative ultrasonographic evaluation of inferior vena cava collapsibility index and caval aorta index as new predictors for hypotension after induction of spinal anaesthesia: A prospective observational study
CONCLUSION
Pre-operative IVCCI and IVC : Ao index are good predictors of the occurrence of PSAH. However, IVC : Ao index is a more powerful predictor than IVCCI. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Haemodynamics Source Type: research
The haemodynamic instability score: Development and internal validation of a new rating method of intra-operative haemodynamic instability
BACKGROUND
There is no consensus on how to define haemodynamic instability during general anaesthesia. Patients are often classified as stable or unstable based solely on blood pressure thresholds, disregarding the degree of instability. Vasoactive agents and volume therapy can directly influence classification but are usually not considered.
OBJECTIVE
To develop and validate a scoring tool to quantify the overall degree of haemodynamic instability.
DESIGN
Retrospective observational study.
SETTING
University hospital.
PATIENTS
The development cohort consisted of 50 patients undergoing high-risk surgery with ...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Haemodynamics Source Type: research
Central venous-to-arterial PCO2 difference, arteriovenous oxygen content and outcome after adult cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass: A prospective observational study
BACKGROUND
Rapid identification and treatment of tissue hypoxia reaching anaerobiosis (dysoxia) may reduce organ failure and the occurrence of major postoperative complications (MPC) after cardiac surgery. The predictive ability of PCO2-based dysoxia biomarkers, central venous-to-arterial PCO2 difference (ΔPCO2) and ΔPCO2 to arteriovenous oxygen content difference ratio, is poorly studied in this setting.
OBJECTIVES
We evaluated the ability of PCO2-based tissue dysoxia biomarkers, blood lactate concentration and central venous oxygen saturation measured 2 h after admission to the ICU as predictors of MPC...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Haemodynamics Source Type: research
Programmed intermittent bolus infusion versus continuous infusion of 0.2% levobupivacaine after ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A randomised controlled trial
CONCLUSION
Our findings suggest that postoperative pain and opioid usage are similar with either programmed intermittent bolus infusion or continuous infusion after thoracic paravertebral block. Programmed intermittent bolus infusion provides a wider sensory blockade and could benefit patients requiring a wider extent of anaesthesia.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR; URL: http://umin.ac.jp/ctr/, ID: UMIN000023378). (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Loco-regional anaesthesia Source Type: research
A comparison of the analgesic efficacy of local infiltration analgesia vs. intrathecal morphine after total knee replacement: A randomised controlled trial
CONCLUSION
We conclude that LIA conferred superior analgesia compared with intrathecal morphine 0.3 mg at 24 and 48 h following TKA.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
Clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT01312415. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Loco-regional anaesthesia Source Type: research
Local infiltration anaesthesia versus sciatic nerve and adductor canal block for fast-track knee arthroplasty: A randomised controlled clinical trial
BACKGROUND
Local infiltration anaesthesia (LIA) was introduced as an innovative analgesic procedure for enhanced recovery after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, LIA has never been compared with analgesia based on an adductor canal catheter and a single-shot sciatic nerve block.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate two analgesic regimens for TKA comparing mobility, postoperative pain and patient satisfaction.
DESIGN
Two-group randomised, controlled clinical trial.
SETTING
Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Charité Mitte, Germany between April and August 2017.
PATIENTS
Adults undergoi...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Loco-regional anaesthesia Source Type: research
Opioid-free anaesthesia: Con: it is too early to adopt opioid-free anaesthesia today
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Editorials Source Type: research
Opioid-free anaesthesia: Pro: damned if you don’t use opioids during surgery
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Editorials Source Type: research
Opioid-free anaesthesia: Still a debate?
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - March 4, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Invited commentary Source Type: research
Levobupivacaine scalp nerve block: haemodynamics and anaesthesia requirements in supratentorial craniotomy P 096: Erratum
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - February 2, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Erratum Source Type: research
Use of palonosetron and ondansetron in the prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting in women 60 years of age or older undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomised double-blind study
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - February 2, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Intra-operative difficult airway identification and critical airway communication: how effective are we?: A retrospective review of 6318 cases
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - February 2, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Use of the Totaltrack VLM as a rescue device following failed tracheal intubation
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - February 2, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Calculation improves the estimation of needle depth from skin to thoracic epidural space in infants
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - February 2, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Laryngotracheal stenosis in children following cardiac surgery: A retrospective review
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - February 2, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
The effect of virtual reality bronchoscopy simulator training on performance of bronchoscopic-guided intubation in patients: A randomised controlled trial
CONCLUSION
We conclude, posttraining performance of FOB intubation, as measured by intubation time and GRS, improved in Group SIM, while it was unchanged in the Group CON. The ORSIM simulator may be a useful adjunct in acquiring FOB intubation skills.
CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER AND REGISTRY
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02699242. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - February 2, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Airway management Source Type: research
Measurement of forces applied using a Macintosh direct laryngoscope compared with a Glidescope video laryngoscope in patients with predictors of difficult laryngoscopy: A randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND
In patients with predictive features associated with easy direct laryngoscopy, videolaryngoscoy with the GlideScope has been shown to require less force when compared with Macintosh direct laryngoscopy.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to compare forces applied with Glidescope vs. Macintosh laryngoscopes in patients with predictive features associated with difficult direct laryngoscopy.
DESIGN
A randomised study.
SETTING
Toronto General Hospital, a university tertiary centre in Canada.
PATIENTS
Forty-four patients aged over 18 years, with one or more features of difficult intubation, undergoing ...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - February 2, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Airway management Source Type: research
Use of tracheal ultrasound combined with clinical parameters to select left double-lumen tube size: A prospective observational study
BACKGROUND
Left double-lumen tubes (LDLTs) are used in thoracic surgery to allow one-lung ventilation. Their size is usually chosen on the basis of clinical parameters (height, sex). Double-lumen endobronchial tubes are frequently undersized/oversized, risking tube displacement or tracheal trauma. A correlation between ultrasound tracheal diameter and left main bronchus dimension has been demonstrated.
OBJECTIVES
We hypothesised that the insertion of undersized/oversized double-lumen tubes is frequent when the size is selected using standard criteria, and that the use of ultrasound to estimate tracheal diameter may he...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - February 2, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Airway management Source Type: research
Bupivacaine infiltration in children for postoperative analgesia after tonsillectomy: A randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND
Adenotonsillectomy is a frequently performed procedure in paediatric day-case surgery. Postoperative pain can be significant and standard analgesia protocols are often insufficient.
OBJECTIVE
Our primary objective was to investigate if infiltration of the peritonsillar space with bupivacaine would reduce the need for postoperative opioids compared with pre-emptive intravenous tramadol.
DESIGN
A double-blind, randomised controlled trial.
SETTING
Ambulatory surgical day care centre, University Hospitals of Leuven, Belgium, from January 2012 to September 2016.
PATIENTS
Two hundred children, between 4 ...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - February 2, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Paediatric anaesthesia Source Type: research
Ultrasound-guided vs. palpation-guided techniques for radial arterial catheterisation in infants: A randomised controlled trial
CONCLUSION
The current study demonstrated that the ultrasound-guided technique for radial arterial catheterisation in infants effectively improved first-pass success rate and also reduced the number of attempts required.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02795468. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - February 2, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Paediatric anaesthesia Source Type: research
Comparison of rocuronium requirement in children with continuous infusion versus intermittent bolus: A randomised controlled trial
CONCLUSION
In children undergoing general anaesthesia, the dose of rocuronium given by continuous administration was less than that with intermittent bolus.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
ClinicalTrials.gov (identifier: NCT03060707). (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - February 2, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Paediatric anaesthesia Source Type: research
Epidemiology and incidence of severe respiratory critical events in ear, nose and throat surgery in children in Europe: A prospective multicentre observational study
BACKGROUND
Ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery, the most frequently performed surgical procedure in children, is a strong predictor for peri-operative respiratory complications. However, there is no clear information about peri-operative respiratory severe critical events (SCEs) associated with anaesthesia management of ENT children in Europe.
OBJECTIVE
To characterise the epidemiology and incidence of respiratory SCEs during and following ENT surgery in Europe and to identify the risk factors for their occurrence.
DESIGN
A secondary analysis of the Anaesthesia PRactice In Children Observational Trial, a prospective...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - February 2, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Paediatric anaesthesia Source Type: research
Maternal anaesthesia in open and fetoscopic surgery of foetal open spinal neural tube defects: A retrospective cohort study
BACKGROUND
Prenatal myelomeningocele repair by open surgery can improve the neurological prognosis of children with this condition. A shift towards a fetoscopic approach seems to reduce maternal risks and improve obstetric outcomes.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to report on the anaesthetic management of women undergoing prenatal open or fetoscopic surgery for neural tube defects.
DESIGN
A retrospective cohort study.
SETTING
Prenatal myelomeningocele repair research group, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Spain.
INTERVENTION
Intra-uterine foetal repairs of spina bifida between 2011 and 2016 were...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - February 2, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Paediatric anaesthesia Source Type: research
Clear fluids fasting for elective paediatric anaesthesia: The European Society of Anaesthesiology consensus statement
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - February 2, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
European paediatric anaesthesia e-learning platform pearls and challenges
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Media review Source Type: research
Lack of consensus on the peri-operative management of patients with diabetes mellitus
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Anaesthesiology residents have no significant effect on anaesthesia or procedure times
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Six-minute walk test in pre-operative evaluation of patients for upper abdominal surgery
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Reply to: thromboprophylaxis in the obese surgical patient
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Thromboprophylaxis in the obese surgical patient
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Goal-directed therapy during transthoracic oesophageal resection does not improve outcome: Randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND
Goal-directed therapy (GDT) is expected to be of highest benefit in high-risk surgery. Therefore, GDT is recommended during oesophageal resection, which carries a high risk of postoperative complications.
OBJECTIVES
The aim of this study was to confirm the hypothesis that GDT during oesophageal resection improves outcome compared with standard care.
DESIGN
A randomised controlled study.
SETTING
Two Swedish university hospitals, between October 2011 and October 2015.
PATIENTS
Sixty-four patients scheduled for elective transthoracic oesophageal resection were randomised. Exclusion criteria included c...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Monitoring Source Type: research
Noninvasive continuous arterial pressure monitoring with Clearsight during awake carotid endarterectomy: A prospective observational study
CONCLUSION
During CEA performed under regional anaesthesia, CNBP offers a less invasive approach for BP monitoring. We found acceptable agreement for MAP defined by an ATI of 0.88 and an excellent 95% global interchangeability rate. A suboptimal bias of 7 mmHg was found with CNBP for MAP. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Monitoring Source Type: research
Monitoring haemodynamic response to fluid-challenge in ICU: comparison of pressure recording analytical method and oesophageal Doppler: A prospective observational study
CONCLUSION
When compared with ODM, PRAM has insufficient performance to track ΔCO induced by fluid challenge in ICU patients. Baseline bias is an independent predictor of trending bias.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
IRB 00010254-2016-033. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Monitoring Source Type: research
Peri-operative endothelial dysfunction in patients undergoing minor abdominal surgery: An observational study
This study aimed to assess the acute peri-operative changes in endothelial function after minor elective abdominal surgery.
DESIGN
A prospective, observational, single-centre study.
SETTING
A university hospital from February 2016 to January 2017.
PATIENTS
Sixty patients undergoing elective minor abdominal surgery.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES
The change in endothelial function, expressed as the reactive hyperaemia index (RHI), was assessed by non-invasive digital pulse tonometry. RHI, biomarkers of nitric oxide bioavailability and oxidative stress were assessed prior to and 4 h after surgery.
RESULTS
RHI decreas...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Perioperative medicine Source Type: research
Orthostatic intolerance following hip arthroplasty: incidence, risk factors and effect on length of stay: A prospective cohort study
CONCLUSION
Orthostatic intolerance is common after total hip arthroplasty. Optimising pain control prior to mobilisation and limiting gabapentin use may modify the risk of developing postoperative orthostatic intolerance. Although personalised recovery pathways appear attractive, at present, the ability to predict at-risk individuals is still limited. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Perioperative medicine Source Type: research
Relevance of peripheral cholinesterase activity on postoperative delirium in adult surgical patients (CESARO): A prospective observational cohort study
CONCLUSION
Peri-operative peripheral cholinesterase activities may be related to the development of POD, but the clinical implications remain unclear. Further studies, in homogeneous patient groups with a strict protocol for measurement time points, are needed to investigate the relationship between cholinesterase activities and POD.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
www.clinicaltrials.gov. Identifier NCT01964274. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Perioperative medicine Source Type: research
Intra-operative tachycardia is not associated with a composite of myocardial injury and mortality after noncardiac surgery: A retrospective cohort analysis
CONCLUSION
There was no apparent association between various measures of tachycardia and a composite of MINS and death, a result that contradicts previously reported associations between other measures of intra-operative tachycardia and MINS/mortality. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Perioperative medicine Source Type: research
Development of a prediction model for postoperative pneumonia: A multicentre prospective observational study
BACKGROUND
Postoperative pneumonia is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and costs. Prediction models of pneumonia that are currently available are based on retrospectively collected data and administrative coding systems.
OBJECTIVE
To identify independent variables associated with the occurrence of postoperative pneumonia.
DESIGN
A prospective observational study of a multicentre cohort (Prospective Evaluation of a RIsk Score for postoperative pulmonary COmPlications in Europe database).
SETTING
Sixty-three hospitals in Europe.
PATIENTS
Patients undergoing surgery under general and/or regional an...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Perioperative medicine Source Type: research
Intra-operative heart rate and postoperative outcomes – rowing against the tide?
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Invited commentaries Source Type: research
Postoperative pneumonia: Can this important complication be predicted and anticipated?
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Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - January 9, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Invited commentaries Source Type: research
