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Maintenance of intubation anesthesia | Intubation anesthesia

Maintenance of intubation anesthesia To maintain intubation anesthesia, a narcotic must be administered continuously. Two different principles are available for this. One can continue to inject intravenous drugs via a perfusor (e.g. propofol, thiopental, etomidate, barbiturates) or switch to inhaled narcotics such as desflurane or sevoflurane. In addition, painkillers must be re-injected for longer or … Maintenance of intubation anesthesia | Intubation anesthesia

After-effects of intubation anesthesia | Intubation anesthesia

After-effects of intubation anesthesia A possible complication after intubation anesthesia is respiratory depression due to opiate overhang. If too much of the strong painkiller is administered during the anaesthesia, breathing may stop even after the anaesthesia or the patient may breathe slowly and deeply. This leads to so-called command breathing – the patient must be … After-effects of intubation anesthesia | Intubation anesthesia

What is e-mac intubation? | Intubation

What is e-mac intubation? During intubation, the anesthetist places the tube between the vocal folds and then pushes it into the trachea. This can only be done safely if the glottis is clearly visible. Therefore, a laryngoscope is used for insertion, with which the tongue can be pushed aside and the lower jaw raised. However, … What is e-mac intubation? | Intubation

Laryngeal Mask (LMA) | Intubation

Laryngeal Mask (LMA) The laryngeal mask is a so-called oropharyngeal tube, i.e. it is inserted through the patient’s mouth and comes to rest behind the larynx.This is intended to ensure that the airways are kept open so that the patient can then be ventilated via the mask. The Laryngeal Mask is used when an operation … Laryngeal Mask (LMA) | Intubation

Guedel tube | Intubation

Guedel tube The Guedel tube is like the laryngeal mask an oropharyngeal tube. It serves to facilitate mask bag ventilation. The Guedel Tube is inserted through the mouth of an unconscious/anaesthetised patient and is placed in the throat. This prevents the airways from being blocked, for example by a slackened tongue. The Guedel Tube cannot … Guedel tube | Intubation

Fiberoptic wake intubation | Intubation

Fiberoptic wake intubation Fiberoptic awake intubation is the method of choice for difficult intubation conditions. A flexible bronchoscope is available for this purpose, which can be inserted into the trachea while the patient is awake and has received protective reflexes. Thus the spontaneous breathing of the patient is maintained. Since the procedure can be very … Fiberoptic wake intubation | Intubation

Intubation

What is intubation? Intubation is the introduction of a breathing tube into the trachea or pharynx of a patient during an operation or in an emergency to secure the airways and breathing. Various ventilation systems are available for intubation, which can be selected according to the planned procedure and individually for each patient. What is … Intubation

Fallopian tubes

Synonyms Tuba uterina, Salpinx English: oviduct, tubeThe fallopian tube belongs to the female sexual organs and is arranged in pairs. A fallopian tube is about 10 to 15 cm long on average. It can be imagined as a tube that connects the ovary to the uterus and thus enables a mature egg cell, which can … Fallopian tubes

Diseases | Fallopian tubes

Diseases There are several diseases that affect the fallopian tubes. It is not uncommon for bacteria rising from the vagina, cervix or uterus to cause inflammation of one or both fallopian tubes (salpingitis).Those affected often have abdominal pain, which can sometimes get worse during sexual intercourse or when urinating. Depending on how severe the inflammation … Diseases | Fallopian tubes

MRT of the foot

Introduction Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the foot is a type of imaging that does not require X-rays and can be helpful if the findings are unclear. In this procedure, hydrogen molecules (protons) in the body are excited, which then emit a signal that is measured and converted into images. If, for example, a fracture … MRT of the foot