European journal of anaesthesiology
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Editorial Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
ESA Clinical Trials Network 2012: PLATA--Prevention of Phantom Limb Pain After Transtibial Amputation: randomised, double-blind, controlled, multicentre trial comparing optimised intravenous pain control versus optimised intravenous pain control plus regional anaesthesia.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Incidence of postoperative residual neuromuscular blockade in the postanaesthesia care unit: an observational multicentre study in Portugal.
Residual neuromuscular blockade still presents despite the use of intermediate duration muscle relaxants and is a risk factor for postoperative morbidity. ⋯ The incidence of incomplete neuromuscular recovery of 26% confirms that it is relatively frequent in the postoperative period and calls attention to the dimension of this problem in Portugal.
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Editorial Multicenter Study Observational Study
ESA Clinical Trials Network 2012: LAS VEGAS--Local Assessment of Ventilatory Management during General Anaesthesia for Surgery and its effects on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications: a prospective, observational, international, multicentre cohort study.
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Laryngoscope handles are a potential vector for infection transmission and require adequate decontamination. ⋯ Decontamination with Sani-Cloth CHG 2% wipes confers additional advantages over routine autoclaving or handle disposal, due to a residual effect. Autoclaving handles may be desirable on a scheduled basis and if Clostridium difficile is encountered.