Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Preemptive gabapentin reduces postoperative pain and opioid demand following thyroid surgery.
Gabapentin is reported to possess antihyperalgesic and antiallodynia properties. Recently, reports have indicated that gabapentin may have a place in the treatment of postoperative pain. In this study, we sought to determine whether preemptive use of gabapentin reduced postoperative pain and morphine demand following thyroidectomy. ⋯ Preoperative gabapentin decreased pain scores and postoperative morphine consumption in patients following thyroid surgery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Nasotracheal intubation under curve-tipped suction catheter guidance reduces epistaxis.
Nasotracheal intubation (NTI) has greater potential for trauma of nasopharyngeal mucosa than orotracheal intubation. The present study investigated the success rate of NTI and frequency of nasal bleeding using a curve-tipped suction catheter (CTSC) to guide nasotracheal tube advancement. ⋯ Nasotracheal intubation under CTSC guidance increases the success rate of airway instrumentation, and also reduces the incidence and severity of epistaxis.