British journal of anaesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
High-dose steroid in low pain responders undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a randomised double-blind trial.
Postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a continuing problem despite optimised multimodal analgesia. Previous studies have shown preoperative glucocorticoids to reduce postoperative pain, but knowledge about specific doses and effects in specific patient groups is lacking. ⋯ NCT03758170 (first registration 29-11-2018).
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Hypnosis as an alternative to general anaesthesia for paediatric superficial surgery: a randomised controlled trial.
Reducing perioperative anxiety and controlling pain in children are essential to optimise recovery and outcomes for both children and their parents. By acting on sensory and affective modulation of anxiety and pain, hypnosis is widely used in medical care, especially in anaesthesia. This randomised controlled clinical trial was designed to compare general anaesthesia and intraoperative hypnosis support for perioperative management of children undergoing superficial surgery. ⋯ NCT02505880.