Croatian medical journal
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Croatian medical journal · Apr 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialEffects of corticosteroids on inflammatory response following cardiopulmonary bypass.
To investigate the effects of corticosteroids on the reduction of inflammatory response after cardiopulmonary bypass. ⋯ It seems that the administration of corticosteroids prior to the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass may alleviate the intensity of the inflammatory response, as evidenced by reduced increase in inflammatory mediators.
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Croatian medical journal · Apr 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparison of pressure support and T-tube weaning from mechanical ventilation: randomized prospective study.
To compare T-tube and pressure support ventilation (PSV) as two methods of weaning patients from mechanical ventilation. ⋯ In patients with weaning difficulties, PSV with 8 cm H(2)O was more successful weaning method than T-tube.
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Croatian medical journal · Dec 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialPrilocaine versus plain or buffered lidocaine for local anesthesia in laceration repair: randomized double-blind comparison.
To compare the effectiveness of 2% prilocaine plain solution, 1% lidocaine hydrochloride, and 1% buffered lidocaine in local anesthesia and pain reduction during injection in laceration repair. ⋯ Injection of 1% lidocaine was associated with lower pain ratings on suturing needle puncture than with 2% prilocaine or buffered 1% lidocaine.