Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Three balanced anesthetic techniques for neuroanesthesia: infusion of thiopental sodium with sufentanil or fentanyl compared with inhalation of isoflurane.
To compare emergence from anesthesia and the hemodynamic and respiratory depressant effects of thiopental sodium infusion plus sufentanil or fentanyl with those of isoflurane as the primary component of a balanced technique for neuroanesthesia. ⋯ Any one of these balanced anesthetic techniques appears appropriate for craniotomy.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Attenuation of hypertensive response to tracheal intubation with nitroglycerin.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) nitroglycerin in attenuating the hypertensive response to laryngoscopy and intubation as a new application of the drug. ⋯ A single, rapid IV dose of nitroglycerin is a simple, practical, effective, and safe method to attenuate the hypertensive response to laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Butorphanol for the relief of shivering associated with extradural anesthesia in parturients.
To assess the efficacy of butorphanol for the relief of shivering following the epidural administration of 2% lidocaine. ⋯ Epidural butorphanol is effective in the treatment of postepidural shivering associated with epidural lidocaine. Epidural agonist opioids have been reported to be efficacious in the management of postepidural shivering. This study demonstrated that a partial agonist opioid also is effective in the treatment of postepidural shivering.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Elderly patients recover more rapidly from desflurane than from isoflurane anesthesia.
To compare the hemodynamic, emergence, and recovery characteristics of desflurane-nitrous oxide (N2O) anesthesia with those of isoflurane-N2O anesthesia in elderly patients. ⋯ Desflurane may benefit elderly patients by providing a more rapid recovery from anesthesia, leading to a shorter PACU stay.