European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Optimal remifentanil dose for lightwand intubation without muscle relaxants in healthy patients with thiopental coadministration: a prospective randomised study.
Muscle relaxants used to facilitate tracheal intubation have disadvantages. ⋯ Our results suggest that remifentanil 2 or 3 μg kg(-1) combined with thiopental 5 mg kg provides acceptable conditions for lightwand intubation without muscle relaxants. Spontaneous ventilation returns more rapidly following remifentanil 2 μg kg(-1) than with remifentanil 3 μg kg(-1).
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison between systemic analgesia, continuous wound catheter analgesia and continuous thoracic paravertebral block: a randomised, controlled trial of postthoracotomy pain management.
Thoracotomy is the surgical procedure that creates the greatest demand for postoperative analgesia. ⋯ Our results support the efficacy of TPVB for pain management after thoracotomy, at rest and after coughing. These results confirm the preference for TPVB over epidural analgesia in postthoracotomy pain care. CWC failed to decrease pain and morphine consumption and performed no better than placebo.
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Comparative Study
A secure and rapid method for orotracheal intubation of laboratory rats utilising handy instruments.
Tracheal intubation of anaesthetised rats for laboratory experiments remains an essential yet challenging procedure. ⋯ Tracheal intubation for laboratory rats can be securely and safely completed with the modified method employing a short learning curve and easily available devices.
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Editorial Comment
Etomidate for critically ill patients: let us clarify the debate.