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BACKGROUND: Rapid sequence intubation is the reference anaesthetic procedure for patient at risk of pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents (for example emergency procedure, bowel obstruction, obese patients, gastroesophageal reflux …) or difficult airway management. Nowadays the use of
A seizure or convulsion is a paroxysmal, time-limited change in motor activity and/or behavior that results from abnormal electrical activity in the brain .
The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) have come to consensus definitions for the
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A sleeve gastrectomy is performed with the patient in reverse Trendelenburg position. The liver is retracted cephalad and to the right, and the short gastric vessels of the greater curvature and retrogastric attachments are divided from the angle of His to approximately 6-8cm from
Inclusion criteria:
- American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I or II
- 18-60 years of age
- undergoing elective gynecological surgery
- requiring endotracheal intubation
Exclusion criteria:
- Patients who had body mass index > 35
- gastroesophageal reflux
- a history of allergy
- used
This prospective, randomized study was conducted at Tenwek Hospital in Bomet, Kenya, and was approved by the hospital's institutional review board (IRB) as well as the Kenya Medical Research Institute's Ethical Review Committee. Participants with dysphagia were recruited and provided signed informed
Long-term mechanical ventilation (MV) is a risk factor for acquisition of bacterial pneumonia because the tracheal tube by-passes the natural mechanisms of airway protection, and particularly epiglottis and trachea-bronchial mucosa. Acute respiratory failure and potential associated organ
The desire to reproduce is both a powerful urge and a basic human right for women regardless of mental health status. Deinstitutionalised treatment for mental illness, better pharmacotherapies, and generally higher expectations for a normal quality of life have the potential to raise the incidence
Sixteen healthy, male and non-smoking volunteers will be enrolled in this study. The subjects will be treated with placebo or with 20 mg esomeprazole daily for one week before gastric emptying will be determined. The sequence of the tests (verum or placebo) will be randomised in a cross over design.