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Clinical simulation as a tool to facilitate culture change in healthcare: Practical application of advanced learning theory
Conclusion Clinical simulation provides a safe environment to reorganize care and train professionals to work in teams. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Promoting research in pediatric anesthesiology
Publication date: April–June 2014 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, Volume 42, Issue 2 Author(s): David E. Liston , Nathalia Jimenez Over the past two years there has been increased interest in promoting research in anesthesia as an integral part of academic anesthesia practice in Colombia. The Colombian Symposium on Research in Anesthesia (organized by the Colombian Society of Anesthesiology and the Society of Anesthesiology and Reanimation of Antioquia) formulated and published guidelines to promote this effort. Despite these efforts, pediatric anesthesia is still a subspecialty in which very little res...
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Intraoperative fetal monitoring: The fetus as a target organ
Conclusion A practical and reliable intraoperative fetal monitoring device is not yet available for obstetric patients in the OR. We suggest the implementation of a novel device similar to those available for the detection of arrhythmias, as a potential tool for non-invasive intraoperative fetal monitoring. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Applications of perioperative and critical care ultrasound
This article was written to help spreading the multiple applications that ultrasound has in anesthesia, critical care and pain management. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Post cardiac arrest syndrome
Conclusions The management of this syndrome has actually strengthened the last link in the survival chain by standardizing the evaluation and selection of cardiac arrest victims via a therapeutic hypothermia protocol and early percutaneous coronary intervention. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Descriptive cohort trial of terminal patients in medical home care in Bogotá – 2008–2012
Publication date: April–June 2014 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, Volume 42, Issue 2 Author(s): Liliana M. Támara Palliative care for end-of-life patients in Bogotá is still in the process of consolidation. This type of care demands high technical and scientific standards, in addition to supporting the patient and family in making end-of-life ethical decisions, particularly with respect to sedation, hydration and feeding. Methodology Statistical descriptive analysis of a cohort comprised of 164 terminally ill patients treated in private practice in Bogotá between 2008 and 2012. Results Out of the ...
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Dietary supplements and the anesthesiologist: Research results and state of the art
Conclusions The high rate of consumption of nutritional supplements in patients about to undergo surgery, possible drug interactions, and adverse effects of perioperative consumption of some herbs should trigger an alarm in the anesthesiologist performing the pre-anesthetic consultation; it is necessary to include this in the interview and act accordingly. We recommend always asking to see product packaging. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Factors contributing to the loss of deceased donor kidney at Fundación Surcolombiana de Trasplantes. February 2007 – November 2012, Neiva, Colombia
Conclusions Arterial hypertension and DM are the main etiologies of CKD. The causes of renal transplant failure were mainly vascular and infectious. Probable risk factors of statistical and clinical importance were suggested but a larger sample size is required for more robust statistical evidence. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Changes in the hemodynamic profile when establishing mechanical ventilation in patients with ischemic heart disease and coronary disease: Measurement with thoracic bioreactance
Publication date: April–June 2014 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, Volume 42, Issue 2 Author(s): Ivon Johanna Rodríguez , Juan Carlos Echeverry , Mauricio Abello , Luis Eduardo Cruz Breathing affects cardiac output on a cycle-by-cycle basis, through changes in pressure and intrathoracic volume of key components in cardiovascular function Hence, heart–lung interactions affect cardiovascular functioning and the heart's ability to adapt. The heart–lung interaction is an area of applied physiology broadly studied but in Colombia, this is the first trial ever done with a thoracic bioreactance monitor. ...
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Promoting research in paediatric anaesthesia
Publication date: April–June 2014 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, Volume 42, Issue 2 Author(s): Piedad Cecilia Echeverry Marín (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Use of ultrasound in the evaluation of the vocal folds following thyroidectomy
Conclusions Ultrasound may be a tool for the evaluation of the recurrent laryngeal nerve in surgical procedures involving the thyroid gland. (Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology)
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Anaesthetic management for emergent upper limb trauma surgery in a 23-week pregnant woman: Role of ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus block. Case report
We describe the anaesthetic management of a 34-year-old woman at 23 weeks of gestation with a forearm tendon and vascular injury who required an emergent surgical repair. Brachial plexus nerve block avoids the potential risk of failed intubation and aspiration in addition to reducing the exposure of the foetus to potentially teratogenic drugs. Whenever feasible, a regional anaesthetic technique should be used. If general anaesthesia is mandatory, a rapid sequence induction is required. A multidisciplinary approach needs to be established early in the management of these patients. Anaesthetists must provide safe anaesthesia...
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Successful extended cerebrocardiopulmonary resuscitation of a sudden death patient: A case report
Publication date: July–September 2014 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, Volume 42, Issue 3 Author(s): Javier Garcia Reyes This is the case of a 63-year-old patient, who is a plastic surgeon and has a history of aortic valve replacement, hypertension, pacemaker and anticoagulation, who experienced cardiac sudden death in the OR. Basic and advanced life support maneuvers were initiated; there was evidence of ventricular fibrillation and the patient was defibrillated 4 times unsuccessfully. Epinephrine, bicarbonate, amiodarone and lidocaine were administered. The patient alternated between ventricular fibrill...
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Process improvement in the operating room using Toyota (Lean) methods
Publication date: July–September 2014 Source:Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, Volume 42, Issue 3 Author(s): Lynn D. Martin , Sally E. Rampersad , Daniel K.-W. Low , Mark A. Reed Healthcare is in need of fundamental change if we are going to make significant improvements in outcomes while limiting costs. Lean methods, initially developed in the manufacturing industry, have been shown to deliver real improvements in quality, productivity, and safety while using fewer resources in healthcare service settings. These tools, management practices and philosophies have been successfully adapted in operative services ...
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research

Hypocalcaemia, hyperkalaemia and massive haemorrhage in liver transplantation
The objective of this paper is to give the reader a clear and practical description of the etiological factors, biochemical mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of the calcium and potassium plasmatic disorders associated with massive transfusion. The peculiarities that arise in the clinical setting of liver transplant surgery and citrate intoxication are highlighted. A non-systematic review of literature was conducted in MEDLINE, OVID and Cochrane databases. Correct and early anaesthetic management of calcium and potassium disorders prevents serious complications in intraoperative bleeding risk surgeries such as liver trans...
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - October 12, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research