British journal of anaesthesia
-
Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of neuromuscular block on surgical conditions during short-duration paediatric laparoscopic surgery involving a supraglottic airway.
Use of an LMA ProSeal™ laryngeal mask airway (P-LMA; Teleflex) with no neuromuscular block is considered a safe alternative to tracheal intubation in short-duration paediatric laparoscopic surgery. However, few studies have evaluated surgical conditions of short-duration paediatric laparoscopic surgery using this anaesthetic technique. We assessed surgical conditions for paediatric laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair using P-LMA with and without neuromuscular block. ⋯ ChiCTR2000038529.
-
Observational Study
Perioperative dexmedetomidine and 5-year survival in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Dexmedetomidine sedation has been associated with favourable outcomes after surgery. We aimed to assess whether perioperative dexmedetomidine use is associated with improved survival after cardiac surgery. ⋯ Perioperative dexmedetomidine infusion was associated with improved 5-yr survival in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
-
Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of different doses of cisatracurium on intraoperative nerve monitoring in thyroid surgery: a randomised controlled trial.