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G Mocavero

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At least 37 records · Page 2Linked to original sources
PubMed1981

[New trends in analgesic therapy: subarachnoid, peridural, and perineural perfusion of morphine using a micropump].

Attention is drawn to the suitability of employing morphine in long and medium-term antalgic management. Exceptionally good results are observed when the drug is administered very near dolorific receptors located in the peripheral and central nervous systems. An account is also given of experience gained at the Antalgic Therapy Centre, University of Trieste, in the use of morphine via several routes: peridural, perinervous, subarachnoid, per os, i.m., and i.v. A new feature of major importance in this respect is the continuous perfusion of the peridural space, nerve trunks, and subarachnoid space by means of a micropump.

Administration, Oral↗
PubMed1980

[Parenteral or enteral feeding in intensive therapy?].

Attention is first called to the reasons underlying resort to hyperalimentation. Difficulties and complications for both parenteral and enteral techniques are then indicated. Stress is laid on the importance of reassessing the enteral route and the commonest formulas are indicated on the basis of the literature and personal experience. Finally, a procedure for artificial enteral feeding providing for the use of the precooked foods used in infancy is described.

Enteral Nutrition↗
PubMed1980

[Psychological problems in intensive care. I. The Resuscitation Center].

Intensive therapy units are defined and their operation is explained for the benefit of the non-specialist, so as to clarify the background of the psychological situations in question. An investigation was made of the factors that may interfere with the smooth running of an intensive therapy department, where work is often done under emergency conditions. Interviews between psychologists, and physicians, paramedical staff and patients were chosen as a means of responding to this need. Open interviews were related to the length of hospital stay, patient age and sex, the clinical pictures of subjects admitted to the Resuscitation Centre, and another group admitted to the Coronary Unit. The results were examined with reference to: examinations during hospitalisation, things remembered about the period of admission, dominant thoughts during the acute stage, attitude towards the care received, and changes proposed by the patient. From an examination of these features, assessments are made with regard to the relations and interaction between each component, particularly between doctor and patient in coma, and patient and nursing staff and resuscitation centre and other departments. Particular stress is laid on the delicacy of the relationships with relatives and persons admitted to RC. Some technical advice is offered as the conclusion to the examination of the RC forming the first part of the research.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1979

[Malignant hyperthermia. Review of literature and case reports].

Malignant hyperthermia may appear during surgery. It has at least three features: 1) an anesthesiological trigger, usually the association of halothane and succinylcholine; 2) rapid increase in body temperature; 3) widespread muscle hypertonia. The literature is reviewed in an assessment of the physiopathological mechanism underlying the syndrome, with particular reference to the part played by calcium. Experimental data are cited and their similarity with the clinical, laboratory, anatomical, and histopathological picture in man is discussed. A detailed account is also given of two personal cases. Lastly, questions associated with the prevention and treatment of malignant hyperthermia are examined.

Acid-Base Equilibrium↗