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G Fagiano

Publications and source records attributed to G Fagiano.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources

[Acute pulmonary edema from dislocation of a laryngeal mask].

A case of pulmonary edema secondary to dislocation of laryngeal mask during awakening from anesthesia is described. The complication has been ascribed to physiopathological changes of the alveolo-capillary membrane caused by inspiratory efforts secondary to dislocation of laryngeal mask during awakening from anesthesia. Other possible causes of pulmonary edema are discussed, especially the cardiogenic one, and among the non cardiogenic edema, the Mendelson's syndrome. The quick identification and the intensive care of post obstructive pulmonary edema lead to a rapid resolution of the pathology.

Acute Disease↗

[Prevention of myalgias caused by succinylcholine with a small dose of a non-depolarizing muscle relaxant].

Precurarisation with 1 mg/15 kg d-tubocurarine was given before 1.5 mg/kg succinylcholine to obtain muscle relaxation for tracheal intubation in 100 patients, whereas 1 mg/kg succinylcholine only was administered to 100 controls. Serious postoperative myalgia fell from 8% to 0%, and forms of average intensity from 21% to 8% in the curarised group. Muscle resolution was regarded as satisfactory in 96% (98% in the controls). The effectiveness and degree of safety of this combination are discussed, together with the indications and contraindications for the employment of the technique in the prevention of myalgia induced by succinylcholine.

Adolescent↗