Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jan 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison between spinal anaesthesia and sciatic-femoral block for arthroscopic knee surgery.
We compared spinal anesthesia and sciatic-femoral block for arthroscopic knee surgery in terms of hemodynamic changes, intraoperative anesthesia, postoperative analgesia, postoperative motor block and bladder function, side effects, and patient satisfaction. ⋯ In conclusion the sciatic-femoral nerve block is a valid alternative to spinal anesthesia for arthroscopic knee surgery, leading to a faster discharging from the hospital.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jan 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyOne-day surgery for acquired forefoot deformity: sciatic nerve blockade with mepivacaine vs mepivacaine+ropivacaine: a prospective, randomized study.
The aim of the study was to determine the doses of ropivacaine combined with mepivacaine for sciatic nerve blockade to enable the extension of analgesia without prolonged motor blockade, for the management of very painful operations in one-day surgery. ⋯ Adequate doses of ropivacaine added to mepivacaine for peripheral blockade produce and increase the duration of analgesia without influencing the criteria for discharge after Day Surgery.