Journal of clinical anesthesia
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To test the hypothesis that a pulmonary maneuver designed to recruit additional alveoli (thereby decreasing atelectasis) applied before extubation can restore pulmonary compliance to baseline values. ⋯ Respiratory mechanics do not fully return to baseline levels after desufflation following laparoscopy; however, lung compliance can be fully restored using a simple alveolar recruitment maneuver.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of ropivacaine 0.2% and 0.25% with lidocaine 0.5% for intravenous regional anesthesia.
To compare the anesthetic effects of two different concentrations and doses of ropivacaine (0.2% and 0.25%) with those of a conventional dose of lidocaine 0.5%. ⋯ Longer tolerance times for the distal tourniquet, prolonged analgesia after tourniquet release, and lower analgesic requirements postoperatively make ropivacaine 0.2% and 0.25% an alternative to lidocaine for IVRA.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Results of a pilot study on the effects of propofol and dexmedetomidine on inflammatory responses and intraabdominal pressure in severe sepsis.
To compare the effects of an intravenous infusion of propofol and the alpha-2 adrenoceptor, dexmedetomidine, on inflammatory responses and intraabdominal pressure (IAP) in severe sepsis after abdominal surgery, specifically, serum cytokine levels (interleukin [IL]-1, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor [TNF]-alpha) and IAP. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine infusion decreases TNF-a, IL-1, and IL-6 levels and IAP more than a propofol infusion.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Rapid injection of rocuronium reduces withdrawal movement on injection.
To test whether rapid injection of rocuronium reduces withdrawal movement on injection. ⋯ Withdrawal response can be significantly reduced for rocuronium injection without lidocaine pretreatment, simply through rapid injection.