Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Remifentanil as an adjuvant during desflurane anesthesia facilitates early recovery after ambulatory surgery.
To investigate the effect of using a remifentanil infusion during desflurane anesthesia on the early recovery profile and side effects. ⋯ The adjunctive use of a remifentanil infusion (0.07 +/- 0.03 microgram.kg-1.min-1) during desflurane-N2O anesthesia facilitated early recovery without increasing PONV, pain, or the need for rescue medication after laparoscopic surgery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Effect of spinal versus general anesthesia on bladder compliance and intraabdominal pressure during transurethral procedures.
To evaluate the influence of spinal versus general anesthesia on bladder compliance and intraabdominal pressure in elderly males undergoing elective transurethral resection of the prostate. ⋯ Both spinal and general anesthesia induced a significant decrease in intraabdominal pressure. While both techniques were associated with an increase in bladder compliance, statistical significance was demonstrated only in the spinal anesthesia treatment group.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Effects of tramadol and meperidine on respiration, plasma catecholamine concentrations, and hemodynamics.
To evaluate the effects of high analgesic doses of tramadol and meperidine on respiration, plasma catecholamine concentrations, and hemodynamic parameters. ⋯ Tramadol exhibited a minimal effect on respiration and breathing pattern in healthy volunteers. The respiratory effects of meperidine bolus were predictable with decreasing tidal volume and pulse oxygen saturation. In contrast, during meperidine infusion, adequate respiration was preserved despite the large amount of meperidine infused.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
The optimal effective concentration of lidocaine to reduce pain on injection of propofol.
To determine the optimal concentration of lidocaine that reduces pain on injection of a propofol-lidocaine mixture. ⋯ The optimal effective concentration of lidocaine, which decreased the incidence of pain caused by propofol injection, was 0.1% in the currently studied population.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Preoperative pulse wave velocity fails to predict hemodynamic responses to anesthesia and to surgical stimulation.
To determine whether pulse wave velocity (PWV), which is a useful indicator of cardiovascular disease, can predict the hemodynamic responses to anesthesia and surgical stimulation in surgical patients. ⋯ Preoperative PWV fails to predict hemodynamic responses to anesthesia and to surgical stimulation.