The DeltaPCO2/C(a-v)O2 ratio seems a reliable marker of global anaerobic metabolism. Its calculation would be helpful for a better interpretation of pulmonary artery catheter data.

Excess in endotracheal tube cuff pressure during balanced anesthesia due to nitrous oxide diffusion into this closed gas space causes sore throat that is related to tracheal mucosal erosion.

In 1- to 24-month-old infants, the addition of 0.3 mg kg⁻¹ rocuronium to 8% sevoflurane improved intubating conditions and decreased the frequency of respiratory adverse events. Alfentanil provided no additional benefit in this study.