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New anesthesia research reported from K.J. Hollenbeck and co-authors

Published in Pain and Central Nervous System Week, July 19th, 2010

According to recent research from the United States, "We tested whether positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) increases right internal jugular vein (RIJV) cross-sectional area (CSA) in 45 ASA physical status I and II adults."

"All patients received a standardized IV fluid bolus, induction of general anesthesia, tracheal intubation, and mechanical ventilation. We evaluated the CSA of the RIJV using ultrasound without PEEP (control) and with PEEP (10 cm H2O) in the supine, level position," wrote K.J. Hollenbeck and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "Addition of PEEP increased RIJV CSA 0.42 +/- 0.41 cm(2) (mean +/- SD, median 0.34 cm(2), P<...

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