European journal of anaesthesiology
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Review Meta Analysis
Combination of dexamethasone and local anaesthetic solution in peripheral nerve blocks: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Dexamethasone doubled the duration of postoperative analgesia after brachial plexus block, as well as speeding onset and reducing PONV.
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Clinical Trial
The Shamrock lumbar plexus block: A dose-finding study.
The Shamrock technique is a new method for ultrasound-guided lumbar plexus blockade. Data on the optimal local anaesthetic dose are not available. ⋯ A volume of 20.4 ml ropivacaine 0.5% provided a successful Shamrock lumbar plexus block in 50% of the patients. A volume of 36.0 ml would be successful in 95% of the patients.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Quadratus lumborum block for postoperative pain after caesarean section: A randomised controlled trial.
Quadratus lumborum block may improve analgesia and reduce morphine use after Caesarean section.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of efficacy and safety of lateral-to-medial continuous transversus abdominis plane block with thoracic epidural analgesia in patients undergoing abdominal surgery: A randomised, open-label feasibility study.
We recently described a lateral-to-medial approach for transversus abdominis plane (LM-TAP) block, which may permit preoperative initiation of the block. ⋯ not registered because registration was not mandatory at the time of starting the trial.