Undiagnosed hyperthyroidism.
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R G Ouellette
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Comparison of four intraoperative warming devices.
Several methods of heat conservation and transfer have been suggested as aids to reducing heat loss during anesthesia. This study evaluated and compared the effectiveness of four warming and heat maintenance therapies. The efficacy of various heat conservation modalities was evaluated in 60 patients in five groups of 12 each, four experimental groups, and a control group. The study concluded that the Bair Hugger is more effective in maintaining normothermia during general anesthesia than is a reflective blanket, humidistat, or heated humidifier.
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Midazolam: an induction agent for general anesthesia.
Midazolam is the first water soluble sedative widely used as an adjunct agent in general anesthesia. This 1,4-benzodiazepine derivative has been found to be a versatile agent, used as a premedicant, a hypnotic, an adjunct to intravenous conscious sedation, a long-term infused sedative agent, and more recently as an induction agent in selected situations. This report provides descriptive observations of midazolam used as an induction agent in 50 American Society of Anesthesiologists class I through III patients undergoing general anesthesia for elective or selected emergency surgeries. All inductions were preceded by 10 to 20 micrograms sufentanil. The use of sufentanil prior to the induction dose of midazolam facilitated a quicker onset of unconsciousness. Induction was smooth but gradual, and the course of anesthesia was otherwise satisfactory. Patients were alert and awake in the postanesthesia care unit. Recovery time was not prolonged due to somnolence or disorientation.
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On matters of concern about nurse anesthesia education.
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