Changes in PaO2 and PaCO2 with Modified Flagg Can System with Ether / 대한마취과학회지

PaO2 and PaCO2 values were studied in 8 surgical patients with a modified Flagg can system anesthesia. Arterial blood gases were analyzed with a Radiometer before every induction, after the first 30 minutes of anesthesia and in the immediate post-anesthetic period. The following results were obtained: 1) The values of PaO2 and PaCO2 in all cases during anesthesia did not show any remarkable change. 2) In cases, with no necessity of muscle relaxation or assisted and controled respiration, especially in children, the modified Flagg can system anesthesia seemed to be safe, simple and economical.

Peripheral Nerve Paralysis following General Anesthesia - 3 cases / 대한마취과학회지

3 cases of ulnar nerve paralysis following general anesthesia are reported. In all of 3 cases, there were no anatomical abnormalities and any neurologic disease, and no traumatic history before operation. And there were no specific findings in laboratory and radiologic examination. It is suggested in the absence of any causative factors other than malposition. In two cases, the paralysis disappeared without specific therapy in 4 to 5 weeks, but in one case, the paralysis was more severe and the improvement was not remarkable with physiotherapy for 3 months.

Clinical Observations on Effortil and Other Pressor Drugs / 대한마취과학회지

To 100 patients who underwent various operations under general anesthesia, Effortil and methoxamine were given in order to assess and to compare their effects on blood pressure and pulse rate. The drugs were administered intravenously in 6 to 10 mg doses when the systolic pressure fell to 80 mmHg. or lower during the operation. The results obtained are as follows: 1. Excellent pressor effect was obtained with Effortil in 84% of 50 patients while in 72% with methoxamine. 2. Both drugs were equally effectve in elevating both systolic and diastolic pressures. 3. The effect of Effortil on pulse rate was much less than that of methoxamine which moderately reduced the pulse rate, especially in the early phase. 4. No untoward effects of either Effortil or methoxamine were observed in this study.

Misread Partial Airway Obstruction as a Muscle Paralysis of Parathion Poisoning: A Case Report / 대한마취과학회지

A case of parathion poisoning has been reported; in which the symptoms of hypoxia resulted from partial airway obstruction, however this was mistaken for parathion poisoning, and the correct diagnosis was proved by removal of hard blood clot in the bronchial bifurcation. Conclusions were as follows: Adquate administration of PAM and atropine presented impressive response of symptoms. 2. Careful and frequent removal of secretion might be the most important problem especially in this poisoning. 3. Massive administration of antibiotics could prevent pulmonary complications. 4. Pulmonary edema, the most common complication, was not present.