Percutaneous dilational tracheostomy (PDT), according to Ciaglia’s technique described in
1985, has become the most popular technique for percutaneous tracheostomy and is …

To further investigate possible prolongation of the frequency-corrected QT interval (QTc
interval) after administration of droperidol (DRO), we studied 40 surgical patients who were …

Objective: This study compared general anesthesia (GA), combined GA plus thoracic
epidural anesthesia (TEA), and TEA alone in patients scheduled for off-pump coronary artery …

Objective. To compare two single-dilator percutaneous tracheostomy techniques, Ciaglia
Blue Rhino and the new PercuTwist technique. Design and setting. Randomized, …

Background The neurological prognosis of patients after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
is difficult to assess. GFAP is an astrocytic intermediate filament protein released into …

Methods Ten consecutive adult patients on long-term ventilation underwent elective
PercuTwist tracheostomy with the approval of our IRB and after informed, written consent was …

Background Human external cargo (HEC) extrication during helicopter rescue missions is
commonly used in mountain emergency medical services. Furthermore, longline or winch …

Objective Media reports convey the impression that the incidence of fatal accidents in the
European Alps has increased. Because more specific data are lacking, we analyzed available …

Objective We aimed to investigate the medical characteristics of helicopter hoist operations (HHO)
in HEMS missions. Methods We designed a retrospective study evaluating all HHO …

Background Providing sufficient oxygenation and ventilation is of paramount importance for
the survival of emergency patients. Therefore, advanced airway management is one of the …