Paediatric anaesthesia
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To examine the role of ethnicity, language, and socioeconomic variables in parental desire for information regarding children's surgery. ⋯ Anesthesiologists should tailor the provision of preoperative information based on ethnicity and language of mothers involved. Ethnic and language differences shown in this study may exist in other populations as well.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Oct 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialKetamine as an adjunct to fentanyl improves postoperative analgesia and hastens discharge in children following tonsillectomy - a prospective, double-blinded, randomized study.
To evaluate the effect of ketamine, as an adjunct to fentanyl, on postoperative analgesia and duration of Postoperative Care Unit (PACU) stay, in children undergoing tonsillectomy. ⋯ We conclude that the administration of ketamine 0.5 mg·kg(-1) with 1 mcg·kg(-1) fentanyl in children undergoing tonsillectomy may improve postoperative pain control without delaying home discharge.
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Oct 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialInsertion of laryngeal mask airway does not increase the intraocular pressure in children with glaucoma.
It is hypothesized that in children with glaucoma, the insertion of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) will cause lesser rise in intraocular pressure (IOP) than tracheal tube (TT). ⋯ Insertion of LMA in glaucomatous children is not associated with an increased IOP response or cardiovascular changes.