Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effective time and concentration of nitrous oxide to reduce venipuncture pain in children.
To investigate the time of administration and concentration of inhaled nitrous oxide (N(2)O) needed to reduce the pain associated with intravenous (i.v.) cannulation in children. ⋯ Seventy percent N(2)O in O(2) given for three minutes was effective for reducing venipuncture pain in children.
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To evaluate patient satisfaction at discharge and 30 days after day surgery, and to identify predictive factors of patient satisfaction. ⋯ Overall satisfaction following day surgery was at least 95% at discharge and at 30 days. However, complete satisfaction was present only in 75% at discharge and decreased to 62% at 30 days. Clinical outcome was strongly related to patient satisfaction at 30 days after surgery. Factors directly controlled by anesthesiologists such as postoperative pain and information provided, also had a significant impact on patient satisfaction.
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To determine the utilization of anesthesia resources by children with complex special health care needs. ⋯ Children with complex special health care needs represented one out of 7 of all pediatric general anesthetic cases at a tertiary-care, academic center.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
A needle guide can facilitate visualization of needle passage in ultrasound-guided nerve blocks.