International Journal of Anesthesia and Clinical Medicine

Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2017

  • Modulatory Effect of Ascorbic Acid on Propofol-Induced Anaesthesia in Goats

    Veronica Inyamu Ochigbo, Joseph Olusegun Ayo, Tagang Aluwong

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 19-23
    Received: 15 May 2017
    Accepted: 24 May 2017
    Published: 17 July 2017
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    Abstract: Ascorbic acid modulates the central nervous system either physiologically or pharmacologically, and has been proposed to function as a neuromodulator. The effect of ascorbic acid (AA, vitamin C) on some physiological parameters, onset and duration of anaesthesia following propofol anaesthesia was evaluated in goats. A total of 24 goats divided into... Show More
  • Predicting the Ventilatory Support Necessity for Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients Using Rapid Shallow Breathing Index

    Mohamed Megahed, Tamer Habib, Eman Dwidar, Islam Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 24-28
    Received: 23 June 2017
    Accepted: 26 July 2017
    Published: 24 October 2017
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    Abstract: Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common cause of intensive care unit (ICU) admission due to respiratory failure which often necessitates mechanical ventilation (MV). This study evaluated the rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI) as a predicator of ventilatory support necessity in patients admitted with acute ex... Show More