Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Comparative Study
Transnasal sphenopalatine ganglion block for the treatment of postdural puncture headache in obstetric patients.
To demonstrate a possible alternative treatment for postdural puncture headache (PDPH). ⋯ When comparing the risks of a transnasal SPGB, which include bleeding and temporary discomfort, against those of an EBP, which are documented as dural puncture, neurologic complications, bleeding, and infection, it seems reasonable to offer the SPGB before EBP.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Magnesium sulfate improves postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic gynecologic surgeries: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.
The aim of this study is to compare the analgesic effect of intravenous infusion of magnesium sulfate to ketorolac during laparoscopic surgeries. ⋯ Intraoperative magnesium sulfate improves postoperative pain control, acting as an opioid-sparing adjuvant, and is similar to ketorolac 30 mg administered in the beginning of surgery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Magnesium sulfate or diltiazem as adjuvants to total intravenous anesthesia to reduce blood loss in functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
This study was designed to know whether addition of magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) or diltiazem to total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) (propofol) aided reduction in blood loss during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). The secondary outcomes measured were surgeon's assessment of the surgical field and hemodynamics. ⋯ It was concluded that the addition of both MgSO4 and diltiazem to TIVA propofol results in significant reduction in blood loss and significant improvement in the quality of surgical field during FESS without causing any adverse effects on the hemodynamics or on the recovery from anesthesia. The surgical field in the MgSO4 group was significantly better than that in the diltiazem group (P=.04).
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Letter Retracted Publication
Clinical experiences of laser Doppler blood flow sensor for thoracic paravertebral nerve block.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Low-dose butorphanol alleviates remifetanil-induced hyperalgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
To evaluate the effects of low-dose butorphanol on hyperalgesia induced by high-dose remifetanil in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. ⋯ A high dose of remifentanil induces postoperative hyperalgesia, which could be prevented by a continuous intravenous administration of a low dose of butorphanol.