The Journal of international medical research
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Low concentrations of lidocaine for inguinal hernia repair under local infiltration anaesthesia.
A randomized, double-blind, prospective, controlled study to determine the lowest concentration of lidocaine that provides satisfactory anaesthesia and analgesia for inguinal hernia repair. ⋯ The mean dose of lidocaine consumed in group A was significantly lower but exerted similar efficacy to that in the other groups, and may lead to a lower risk of local anaesthetic toxicity.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Optimal effective concentration of ropivacaine for postoperative analgesia by single-shot femoral-sciatic nerve block in outpatient knee arthroscopy.
To compare analgesic and mobility effects of different ropivacaine concentrations in femoral-sciatic nerve block, for postoperative analgesia in knee arthroscopy. ⋯ The 0.20% ropivacaine dose for femoral-sciatic nerve block in knee arthroscopy provided satisfactory postoperative analgesia, while preserving ability of motion.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Addition of adrenaline to chloroprocaine provides a moderate duration time for epidural anaesthesia in elective caesarean section.
Epidural anaesthesia using chloroprocaine with or without adrenaline and lidocaine with adrenaline were compared. ⋯ Epidural anaesthesia using chloroprocaine with adrenaline has a quick onset and moderate duration and is an attractive alternative to lidocaine and adrenaline or chloroprocaine alone for caesarean section.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Target-controlled infusion of remifentanil for laryngeal mask airway insertion during sevoflurane induction in adults.
This randomized, double-blind study investigated the suitable target effect-site concentration of remifentanil for laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion during inhalation induction with sevoflurane. ⋯ Compared with 1 ng/ml remifentanil or normal saline, target-controlled infusion of 2 ng/ml remifentanil significantly improved the LMA insertion conditions during sevoflurane inhalational induction, although apnoeic episodes were more frequently observed.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of preincisional and postincisional parecoxib administration on postoperative pain control and cytokine response after total hip replacement.
To investigate whether preincisional parecoxib administration can reduce postoperative pain and modulate the inflammatory cytokine response to a greater extent than preincisional parecoxib administration in total hip replacement patients. ⋯ Preincisional parecoxib administration reduced postoperative pain and morphine consumption compared with postincisional administration, and attenuated IL-6 and IL-8 production 24 h after hip replacement surgery.