Journal of anesthesia
-
Journal of anesthesia · Apr 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of a gastric tube insertion guide for insertion of a nasogastric tube: a prospective, randomized controlled clinical study.
We studied whether a newly available gastric tube insertion guide (Fuji Medical, Tokyo, Japan) was effective in insertion of a nasogastric tube. ⋯ We conclude that the gastric tube insertion guide (Fuji Medical, Tokyo, Japan) may be useful when the conventional method of insertion has failed.
-
Journal of anesthesia · Apr 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of ultrasound-guided supraclavicular and costoclavicular brachial plexus blocks in pediatric patients: a randomized clinical trial.
Costoclavicular brachial plexus block has been described recently as a new technique in adults and pediatric patients. In this study, we aimed to compare the supraclavicular and costoclavicular approaches, which are claimed to be effective and practical in pediatric patients. ⋯ Although costoclavicular block did not show superiority in pain management, the block performance was perceived as more practical than supraclavicular block. We believe that costoclavicular brachial plexus block stands as a good option in upper extremity surgeries with the advantages of shorter block performance time and reduced ipsilateral hemidiaphragm paralysis risk in pediatric patients.
-
Journal of anesthesia · Feb 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialDeep breathing alleviates propofol-induced pain: a prospective, randomized, single-blind study.
Propofol is commonly used to induce general anesthesia; however, the pain caused during propofol injection is a disadvantage. This study aimed to assess whether deep breathing attenuates propofol injection pain. ⋯ Deep breathing could be an easy, safe, and inexpensive method for reducing pain during propofol injection.
-
Journal of anesthesia · Feb 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialSingle-dose intravenous nefopam on postoperative catheter-related bladder discomfort in patients undergoing transurethral resection of prostate: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) with postoperative catheter traction can lead to significant catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD). This condition causes many postoperative complications and low patient satisfaction. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of preoperative single-dose intravenous nefopam on the incidence and severity of CRBD and its adverse effects. ⋯ Single-dose nefopam significantly reduced the incidence and severity of CRBD in patients undergoing TURP with urinary catheter traction at 6 h after the procedure and before the end of catheter traction without increasing the adverse effects.
-
Journal of anesthesia · Feb 2023
Randomized Controlled Trial0.125% 8 ml/h v.s. 0.25% 8 ml/h of levobupivacaine in continuous paravertebral block for postoperative analgesia in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a randomized, controlled, double-blind study.
Research has shown that a higher dose of bupivacaine administered in continuous paravertebral block (CPVB) provides a greater analgesic effect after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). In this randomized, controlled, double-blind study, we hypothesized that 0.25% 8 ml/h of levobupivacaine administered in CPVB after VATS provides a greater analgesic effect than 0.125% 8 ml/h. ⋯ UMIN000037930.