Despite better early postoperative analgesia, pain-related sleep interference was not improved by the PCA combination of alfentanil and morphine. AUSTRALIAN NEW ZEALAND CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRY: Ref: ACTRN12608000118303.

SummaryThe use of high frequency jet ventilation in the management of a patient with fat embolism syndrome is described. Its principal advantage over conventional intermittent positive pressure ventilation is a reduction in the amount of sedation necessary.