International Journal of Anesthesia and Clinical Medicine

Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2014

  • The Effect of intravenous Ketamine Versus Thiopental in the Preoperative Holding Area on the Separation Anxiety and Emergence Agitation in Children

    Hye Young Kim, Won Sang Lee, Won Jun Seo, Kyu Chang Lee

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 13-17
    Received: 24 March 2014
    Accepted: 14 April 2014
    Published: 30 April 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ja.20140202.11
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    Abstract: Background: Pre-anesthetic medication is often required in children to provide anxiolysis and to lessen the psychological impact of hospitalization and procedures. In this study, we compared the effects of intravenous ketamine versus thiopental on the separation anxiety and emergence agitation in children undergoing tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy. Met... Show More
  • Admissions and Outcomes of Intensive Care Management of Severe Head Injured Patients in Non-Neurosurgical Centres

    Abubakar Sadiq Adamu, Abubakar Alhaji Bakari, Usman Mohammed Tela, Babayo Deba Usman, Yusuf Bukar Ngamdu, Sambo Tanimu Yusuf

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2014
    Pages: 18-21
    Received: 27 April 2014
    Accepted: 15 May 2014
    Published: 30 May 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ja.20140202.12
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    Abstract: Background: The admissions and outcomes of intensive care management of severe head injured patients depend not only on the standard and effectiveness of the treatment obtained but also on the available technical and human resources. We aimed at auditing the admissions and indeed the outcomes of severe head injured patients admitted in our non-neur... Show More