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Recurrent hepatic artery thrombosis in three instances of liver transplant in a single patient: Case report
Conclusion Hepatic artery thrombosis varies in its clinical presentation, but it usually requires early and aggressive management. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - May 17, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Analgesic efficacy of two concentrations of bupivacaine in women in labor: Randomized, controlled, triple blind clinical trial
Conclusion The concentration of 0.25% bupivacaine has greater analgesic efficacy compared to 0.125% bupivacaine. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - May 14, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

The passive leg raising test (PLR)
Conclusions This article explores the tools that are useful in determining the response to this maneuver, and the clinical conditions in which it is indicated. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - May 14, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Anaesthesia and analgesia for bladder exstrophy correction. Case reports
Conclusion The cases suggest that tunnelled caudal catheter placement and continuous local anaesthetic infusion are safe techniques in the management of prolonged anaesthesia in infants, decreasing the risk of insertion site infection. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - May 14, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided interventional management in chronic pain patients: Cohort follow-up
Conclusions Ultrasound-guided interventional pain management is an effective and safe technique. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - May 13, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Regional anesthesia in pediatrics – Non-systematic literature review
Conclusions The use of pediatric regional anesthesia has increased due to its notable effect on pain management and furthermore as a result of the incremented use of ultrasound technology. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - May 8, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Critical assessment of the evidence
Publication date: April–June 2015 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, Volume 43, Issue 2 Author(s): Henry Oliveros , Fernando Ríos , Andrés Ruiz (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - May 6, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Academy brief
Publication date: April–June 2015 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, Volume 43, Issue 2 Author(s): Juan Carlos Villalba González (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - May 6, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Comfort for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under sedation
Publication date: April–June 2015 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, Volume 43, Issue 2 Author(s): Liliana Suárez Aguilar (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - May 6, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Importance of sympathectomy induced by continuous brachial plexus block for digital replantation in a patient with liver cirrhosis: Case report
Publication date: Available online 5 May 2015 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology Author(s): Rosana Guerrero-Domínguez , Daniel López-Herrera-Rodríguez , Guiomar Fernández-Castelllano , Fernando Federero , Ignacio Jiménez Hand microsurgeries are procedures performed by reconstructive surgeons and require a complex and highly individualized approach. The management of anesthesia in patients with cirrhosis may be challenging. Liver dysfunction may condition the extended use of anesthetic agents as a result of a disrupted metabolism and clearance. This case describes the anesthetic management of a patient...
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - May 6, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Postoperative (pressure) alopecia: A case report after orthopedic surgery pediatric and literature review
Conclusion Ensuring continuous repositioning of the patient's head during the procedure is the main recommendation for its prevention. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - May 6, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

The biological cost of the depression of consciousness
Publication date: Available online 20 March 2015 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology Author(s): Michael Ramsay (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - March 20, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Anesthesia crisis in laparoscopic surgery: Bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax. Diagnosis and management, case report
Conclusion Spontaneous pneumothorax has been recognized as a potential crisis in laparoscopic procedures. There are multiple cases of this intraoperative complication reported in the literature since 1939. It is worth highlighting that to this date, and despite the advances in surgical techniques, monitoring and anesthetic agents, few elements may be manipulated and only an insightful anesthesiologist may prevent the condition from evolving into major hemodynamic and respiratory morbidity and even death. Few factors such as establishment of pneumoperitoneum and pressure, length of the procedure and type of surgery have bee...
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - March 12, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Predictors of pain and prolonged length of stay after orthognathic surgery: A retrospective cohort study
Conclusions Intravenous lidocaine boluses used during general anesthesia were associated with PP. Male patients, single-jaw surgery, inhalational anesthesia and duration of anesthesia were predisposing factors that improve LOS. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - March 12, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Anesthesia – Resuscitation in the academic training of the family doctor
Publication date: Available online 11 March 2015 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology Author(s): Helen María Barreto Quintana The comprehensive education that a family doctor needs should be underpinned by his/her state-of-the-art ethical, social and scientific-technical knowledge. These demands of primary care make it necessary for the academies to introduce curricular changes to make sure that family doctors develop the necessary skills, and hence accomplish an efficient and effective background. As a healthcare professional, the family doctor should be able to respond to any health challenges facing the popu...
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - March 12, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research