Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Granisetron or ondansentron to prevent hypotension after spinal anesthesia for elective cesarean delivery: A randomized placebo-controlled trial.
This study aimed to compare the effects of high doses of ondansetron and granisetron before spinal anesthesia on hemodynamic parameters in patients undergoing elective cesarean section. ⋯ It was concluded that prophylactic IV administration of 3 mg of granisetron or 8 mg of ondansetron before spinal anesthesia results in a significantly lower ephedrine requirement compared to placebo.
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Our objective was to develop a clinical scale (the VENSCORE) to predict pre-operative peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC) insertion failure at the first attempt in adults. ⋯ The four-item VENSCORE scale could be useful for prospectively identifying adults at risk of first PIVC insertion attempt failure.
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Observational Study
Baseline parameters for non-activated rotational thromboelastometry tests with and without heparinase in healthy pregnant women at term gestation.
To determine the normal values for non-activated thromboelastometry parameters among pregnant women. ⋯ This study is the first to our knowledge to report reference ranges for non-activated ROTEM® tests with and without heparinase in non-laboring term pregnant women. These reference ranges may serve as a baseline comparison and may be useful for future research on anticoagulation management in pregnancy.