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Effects of lidocaine and magnesium sulfate in attenuating hemodynamic response to tracheal intubation: single-center, prospective, double-blind, randomized study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 67 (1), 2017
Abstract Background and objectives: Hemodynamic response to airway stimuli is a common phenomenon and its management is important to reduce the systemic repercussions. The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of intravenous magnesium sulfate versus lidocaine on this reflex hemodynamics aft...

Simple method for determining the size of the ProSeal laryngeal mask airway in children: a prospective observational study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 67 (1), 2017
Abstract Background and objectives: The size of the ProSeal laryngeal mask airway in children is determined by the patient's weight. However, in some instances, an alternative method may be required. This study aimed to compare sizing by the auricle with conventional ProSeal laryngeal mask airway sizing...

Peratrial device closure of atrial septal defect under transesophageal echocardiographic guidance without fluoroscopy compared to conventional on-pump surgical closure

Abstract Objective: This study is designed to evaluate the advantages between peratrial device closure under transesophageal echocardiographic guidance and open heart surgery in atrial septal defect. Methods: From November 2011 to September 2014, 28 patients with atrial septal defect were treated. Four...

Development and validation of a stratification tool for predicting risk of deep sternal wound infection after coronary artery bypass grafting at a brazilian hospital

Abstract Objective: Deep sternal wound infection following coronary artery bypass grafting is a serious complication associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite the substantial impact of deep sternal wound infection, there is a lack of specific risk stratification tools to predict this ...

Surgical model pig ex vivo for venous dissection teaching in medical schools

Acta cir. bras; 32 (2), 2017
Abstract Purpose: To investigate a method for development of surgical skills in medical students simulating venous dissection in surgical ex vivo pig model. Methods: Prospective, analytical, experimental, controlled study with four stages: selection, theoretical teaching, training and assessment. Sampl...

Epidemiological and occupational profile of eye trauma at a referral center in Espírito Santo, Brazil

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 76 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective: To draw an epidemiological and occupational profile of eye trauma at a Brazilian referral center, make comparisons with the literature and provide subsidies for the adoption of adequate prevention and enforcement measures. Methods: Descriptive and prospective epidemiological study u...

Osteosíntesis con placa bloqueada y técnica de mínima invasión para las fracturas de húmero proximal

Acta ortop. mex; 31 (1), 2017
Resumen: Objetivo: Dar a conocer nuestra experiencia en el tratamiento de las fracturas de húmero proximal de 2 a 3 partes con técnica de mínima invasión mediante el uso de un implante con estabilidad angular bloqueado e investigar los factores que afectan los resultados de los pacientes. Material...

A prospective randomized trial comparing patent blue and methylene blue for the detection of the sentinel lymph node in breast cancer patients

Summary Introduction: Methylene blue is more widely available and less expensive than patent blue, with an apparently lower risk of anaphylaxis. Objective: The two dyes were compared regarding detection of the sentinel lymph node (SLN). Method: A prospective, randomized trial involved 142 patients wit...

Qualitative and quantitative ultrasound assessment of gastric content

Summary Objective: Pulmonary aspiration of the gastric contents is one of the most feared complications in anesthesia. Its prevention depends on preoperative fasting as well as identification of risky patients. A reliable diagnostic tool to assess gastric volume is currently lacking. The aim of this stu...

Quem São os Super-Respondedores à Terapia de Ressincronização Cardíaca?

Fundamento: Pacientes submetidos à ressincronização cardíaca podem evoluir com padrões de resposta acima do esperado, com normalização dos parâmetros clínicos e ecocardiográficos. Objetivo: Analisar as características clínicas e ecocardiográficas desta população de super-respondedores, com...