The accredited course Simulation of Emergencies was premiered in Brno

Kosinová M., Štourač P., Maláska J.

Anest. intenziv. Med. 2021;32(2):71  

Evaluation of the implementation of medical simulations into postgraduate training before completing anesthesiology and intensive care residency program

Prokopová T., Vrbica K., Hudec J., Dvořáček J., Gál R., Maláska J.

Anest. intenziv. Med. 2021;32(2):74-81  

Objective: Successful completion of a simulation course on critical states has recently become required in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Board Certification process. Firstly, the objectives of this study were to compare data from self-assessment questionnaires answered by the participants before and after completing high-fidelity simulations and, secondly, to evaluate the perception of these simulations by young trainees and whether they will have an effect on their interest in continuing such a training. Design of the study: Observational; Survey research. Setting of the study: Department of Anesthesiology at University Hospital. Materials and...

Hemodynamic changes in prone position - a non‑invasive physiological study

Kukrálová L., Dostálová V., Dostál P.

Anest. intenziv. Med. 2021;32(2):82-86  

Background and Goal of the study: The aim of this physiological study was to observe changes in cardiac output and other hemodynamic parameters after proning and to compare hemodynamic profile of prone position with and without chest and pelvic support. Type of study: Prospective, observational study. Setting: Clinical laboratory of a university hospital. Material and Methods: Twelve healthy volunteers older than 18 years were included in the study. Non-invasive hemodynamic measurement was initiated using ClearSight/EV 1000 system in supine position (S position). Cardiac index (CI), stroke volume index (SVI), stroke volume variation (SVV), systemic...

One hundred and ninety years since discovery of chloroform - history of inhalational anaesthetics. Part 2

Málek J., Tůma P.

Anest. intenziv. Med. 2021;32(2):87-93  

The article presents discovery of chloroform and anaesthetic drugs that preceded its use or followed it as well as notable names connected with this history. Part two describes history of inhaled anaesthetics that we used since the beginning of the 20th century up to now.

Our article after ten years: Intrathecal midazolam as supplementary analgesia for chronic lumbar pain - 15 years'experience

Procházka J., Hejčl A., Procházková L.

Anest. intenziv. Med. 2021;32(2):94-98  

Ten years ago, our experiences with intrathecal midazolam in patients suffering with chronic low back pain were published in Pain Medicine. This review article provides a critical assessment of our results and further development of this method as seen from a distance of one decade.

Blocks of cutaneous nerves and fascias layout of the thigh

Nalos D., Beňo L., Naňka O.

Anest. intenziv. Med. 2021;32(2):99-104  

The article is a continuation of a series of articles on the importance of fascial layers for regional anaesthesia. This chapter focuses on skin innervation of the thigh. Skin surface is an integral part of neuroaxial blocks as well as of the established regional anesthesia of the main peripheral nerves directed to the thigh area. The anatomical course of the skin nerves is tied to the locations of superficial and deep fascias. Fascial structures are well identifiable using ultrasound guidance, which facilitates the identification of skin nerves and allows their selective blockage. Blocks of the peripheral skin nerves of the thigh do not affect muscle...

Bartonella endocarditis as a cause of acute heart failure. Importance of routine echocardiographic examination in acute respiratory failure in intensive care units

Zatloukal J., Široký J., Lhotský J., Beneš J.

Anest. intenziv. Med. 2021;32(2):105-108  

The community of physicians was largely aware of Bartonella quintana especially at the beginning of the last century and in connection with occurence of so called trench fever. Today, it is a not very common cause of infectious endocarditis, especially in patients with immune compromise. The trickery of this bacterium is that in most cases it is not detectable in blood culture, or only after a very long cultivation. The definitive diagnosis can usually be made only on the basis of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from the collected valve material. The case report presents the case onalosf a 69 year old woman admitted to intensive care, originally...

What the blood count hides

Harazim M., Chvojka J.

Anest. intenziv. Med. 2021;32(2):109-110  

Consensus opinion: Universal definition and classification of heart failure

Černý V.

Anest. intenziv. Med. 2021;32(2):113-114  

Treatment of patients with COVID-19 disease

Černý V.

Anest. intenziv. Med. 2021;32(2):115-116  

Perioperative diabetes insipidus

Astapenko D., Černý V.

Anest. intenziv. Med. 2021;32(2):111-112  

On the article: Refusal of patient admission from pre-hospital care by the provider of acute inpatient care

Franěk O.

Anest. intenziv. Med. 2021;32(2):117-118  

Comments on some of the media coverage of the 13/2020 ČSARIM opinion

Šustek P., Černý V.

Anest. intenziv. Med. 2021;32(2):119-121  

Features of interest, tips and tricks, information from other disciplines

Černý V.

Anest. intenziv. Med. 2021;32(2):122-123