Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialCould acupuncture be an adequate alternative to dexamethasone in pediatric tonsillectomy?
Usage of nonpharmacological treatment contributes to an overall patient well-being, assisting in physical and emotional healing. Acupuncture has been reported to be useful in reducing early postoperative vomiting (POV) and attenuating postoperative pain. ⋯ Acupuncture at P6 bilaterally and CV13 provided similar antiemetic effect to dexamethasone in children undergoing tonsillectomy.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyFemoral arterial cannulation performed by residents: a comparison between ultrasound-guided and palpation technique in infants and children undergoing cardiac surgery.
Percutaneous cannulation of the femoral artery in the pediatric age group can be technically challenging, especially when performed by residents in training. ⋯ Ultrasound-guided femoral arterial cannulation in children when performed by anesthesia residents is superior to the palpation technique based on the reduction of the time taken for attempted cannulation and the number of attempts, and improvement in first attempt success.