Found 6 clinical trials
A Comparative Study of Airtraq Versus Macintosh Laryngoscope for Endotracheal Intubation by First Year Resident
This study evaluates the learning and performance of tracheal intubation by first year anaesthesia trainee in Nepalese population using either Airtraq or Macintosh laryngoscopes.
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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A Comparison of Rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg and Remifentanil 2 g/kg in Elderly Patients Over 80 Years
The number of elderly patients above 80 years is increasing and a large proportion of these patients will require surgery and anesthesia. During anesthesia neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBA) are administered to facilitate intubating conditions and reduce the trauma to the larynx and vocal cords. There is a risk of residual …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Doxapram Therapy in Preterm Infants (DOXA Trial)
Preterm infants often suffer from apnea of prematurity (AOP; a cessation of breathing) due to immaturity of the respiratory system. AOP can lead to oxygen shortage and a low heart rate which might harm the development of the newborn, especially the central nervous system. In order to prevent oxygen shortage, …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Use of Ultrasound to Confirm the Position of the Cuff of the Endotracheal Tube in Relation to the Cricoid in the Pediatric Population During General Anesthesia.
Previously, no clinical or imaging method has been used in real time at the bedside to determine the exact location of the ETT cuff after endotracheal intubation. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) may provide an option for a safe and rapid means of visualizing the cuff of the ETT and its relationship …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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HFNC and NIV for COVID-19 Complicated by Respiratory Failure
Background: Patients with COVID-19 have a range of clinical spectrum from asymptomatic infection, mild illness, moderate infection requiring supplemental oxygen and severe infection requiring intensive care support. High flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy and noninvasive ventilation (NIV) may offer respiratory support to patients with COVID-19 complicated by acute hypoxemic …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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The Voice Analysis as a Preoperative Prediction Method of a Difficult Airway
The preanesthetic evaluation of the airway allows for proper planning, facilitates the anticipation of human resources and necessary means to face the possible challenges in a safe and efficient way. Orofacial mask ventilation and endotracheal intubation are a crucial step in general anesthesia. Most of the time, management is not …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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