Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A comparison of spinal anesthesia with small-dose lidocaine and general anesthesia with fentanyl and propofol for ambulatory prostate biopsy procedures in elderly patients.
To compare operating conditions, intraoperative adverse events, recovery profiles, postoperative adverse effects, patient satisfaction, and costs of small-dose lidocaine spinal anesthesia with those of general anesthesia using fentanyl and propofol for elderly outpatient prostate biopsy. ⋯ Spinal anesthesia with 10 mg of hyperbaric 1% lidocaine may be a more suitable alternative to general anesthesia with fentanyl and propofol for ambulatory elderly prostate biopsy in terms of safety and costs.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Desflurane versus sevoflurane for laparoscopic gastroplasty in morbidly obese patients.
To determine if desflurane results in a faster emergence as measured by time to eye opening compared to sevoflurane in morbidly obese patients undergoing laparoscopic gastroplasty. ⋯ In morbidly obese patients undergoing laparoscopic gastroplasty, emergence, as measured by time to eye opening, did not differ between desflurane and sevoflurane, with similar recovery characteristics.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Premedication with intravenous low-dose ketamine suppresses fentanyl-induced cough.
To evaluate the effect of low-dose ketamine on fentanyl-induced cough. ⋯ Low-dose ketamine (0.15 mg/kg IV) effectively reduces fentanyl-induced cough and delays the onset time of cough.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Proper insertion depth of endotracheal tubes in adults by topographic landmarks measurements.
To evaluate a new method of endotracheal tube (ETT) positioning relative to carina, based on external topographic landmarks. ⋯ With our new ETT positioning method, there were fewer ETTs positioned outside the desired range of distance to carina. Our method may be especially valuable in women and in patients older than 65 years.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting after elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
To examine the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). ⋯ Electrical stimulation of the vestibular system may be useful in the prevention of PONV.