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M Heifetz

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PubMed1980

Unusual complications of subclavian catheterization.

Infraclavicular subclavian vein catheterization is still a well accepted technique both in operating rooms and intensive care units. Two unusual complications are described: delayed intrathoracic haematoma and severe mediastinal emphysema needing prolonged treatment. The case reports are presented and the complications discussed. The necessity for routine chest x-ray post-operative catheterization and the danger of multiple attempts are stressed.

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PubMed1977

Intermittent positive pressure inflation during fiberoptic bronchoscopy.

We describe a new technique for diagnostic fiberoptic bronchoscopic procedures under general anesthesia. The technique of inflation via nasotracheal catheter, which consists of using intermittent high inflating pressure for ventilation by passing a double catheter through the nose to the glottis and into the trachea, gave very satisfactory ventilaton, with high levels of oxygen in the blood. Intratracheal pressure was monitored continuously to guarantee safety, and pulmonary function was assessed before and after the procedure. Continuous electrocardiographic monitoring was used, and blood gas levels were determined at very frequent intervals. The use of infusions of methohexitone and succinylcholine (suxamethonium) provided adequate safe anesthesia and prompt recovery, with absence of recall of the procedure.

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PubMed1977

Intermittent positive pressure inflation during microscopic endolaryngeal surgery.

We describe a technique of anaesthesia for microlaryngeal surgery which we have found satisfactory. Inflation of oxygen through a noso-tracheal catheter provided very satisfactory ventilation with high oxygen levels in contrast to other reports. The intratracheal pressure was intermittently monitored to ensure safety. Continuous infusion of Methohexitone and suxamethonium provided adequate safe anaesthesia, prompt recovery, and absence of awareness. The results of pulmonary function tests undertaken preoperatively and postoperatively were mainly identical, showing no gross deleterious effect with this method of anaesthesia.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1976

The adequacy of oxygenation during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

A series of experiments with eight dogs was carried out to determine the efficiency of oxygenation during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. High oxygen tensions very near to normal levels were found in most dogs, and this was attributed mainly to normal lung function previous to cardiac arrest.

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