Journal of clinical anesthesia
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To evaluate the clinical use of a cardiorespiratory rate monitor in patients receiving epidural opioids following major surgery. ⋯ The cardiorespiratory rate monitor is useful in patients at risk for bradypnea following surgery.
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To examine the physical characteristics of 3-liter anesthesia rebreathing bags and assess their use for oxygen (O2) storage and delivery during transport of patients from the operating room (OR) to the recovery area. ⋯ It is feasible for anesthesia rebreathing bags distended with O2 to serve as lightweight, inexpensive, and easily monitored alternatives to O2 tanks for O2 delivery during transport of patients from the OR to the recovery area.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
The efficacy of intramuscular ketorolac in combination with intravenous PCA morphine for postoperative pain relief.
To examine the efficacy of intramuscular (IM) ketorolac used in combination with intravenous (IV) patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) morphine for postoperative pain relief following intra-abdominal gynecologic surgery. ⋯ IM ketorolac significantly decreased PCA morphine requirements. The analgesic effects of the two drugs appear to be additive.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Partial attenuation of the cardiovascular responses to tracheal intubation with oral nisoldipine.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of nisoldipine given orally in attenuating the cardiovascular responses to laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation. ⋯ Oral administration of nisoldipine before induction of anesthesia is a simple, practical, and safe method for attenuating pressor response to laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation.