Anesthesia and analgesia
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Jun 2010
Do intraoperative analgesics influence breast cancer recurrence after mastectomy? A retrospective analysis.
Whether intraoperative analgesics have an impact on postoperative cancer recurrence is unknown. Some investigations suggest that the opioids could favor relapse and that regional analgesia and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs could improve cancer prognosis. We retrospectively reviewed our series of breast cancer surgery patients. ⋯ This retrospective analysis suggests that intraoperative administration of ketorolac decreases the risk of breast cancer relapse compared with other analgesícs.
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Jun 2010
Review Meta AnalysisShould in-line filters be used in peripheral intravenous catheters to prevent infusion-related phlebitis? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
In this systematic review, we assessed the effect of in-line filters on infusion-related phlebitis associated with peripheral IV catheters. The study was designed as a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. We used MEDLINE and the Cochrane Controlled Trial Register up to August 10, 2009. ⋯ In-line filters in peripheral IV catheters cannot be recommended routinely, because evidence of their benefit is uncertain.
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Jun 2010
Electroencephalographic seizures after neonatal cardiac surgery with high-flow cardiopulmonary bypass.
Postoperative electroencephalographic (EEG) seizures are reported to occur in 14% to 20% of neonates after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). EEG seizures are associated with prolonged deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and with adverse long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes. We performed video/EEG monitoring before and for 72 hours after neonatal cardiac surgery, using a high-flow CPB protocol and cerebral oxygenation monitoring, to ascertain incidence, severity, and factors associated with EEG seizures. ⋯ EEG seizures are infrequent in neonates undergoing surgery with high-flow CPB. Cerebral desaturation did not affect EEG seizure occurrence; however, benzodiazepines may play a role in suppressing postoperative seizures caused by cerebral hypoxemia in this patient population. Using this anesthetic and surgical protocol, EEG seizures are a poor surrogate marker for acute neurological injury in this population.
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Jun 2010
Editorial CommentElectrical safety in the operating room: dry versus wet.