Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Oct 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialUtility of ultrasonography in identification of midline and epidural placement in severely obese parturients.
Due to body habitus, lumbar epidural placement can be challenging in severely obese parturients. Several studies have been published assessing the usefulness of ultrasonography in the placement of neuraxial blocks. One patient population that is under-represented in these studies is the severely obese parturient. We sought to determine if performing an abbreviated ultrasound exam of the lumbar spine to determine midline by locating spinous process could facilitate lumbar epidural placement in severely obese parturients. ⋯ The use of an abbreviated ultrasound exam to identify midline in severely obese parturients can reduce the time required for lumbar epidural placement.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Oct 2019
Editorial CommentIs regional analgesia useful in pain management of intensive care patients?
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Minerva anestesiologica · Oct 2019
Letter Case ReportsDexamethasone as a local anesthetic adjuvant in bilateral ultrasound guided erector spinae plane block can provide a long-lasting analgesia in laparotomic abdominal surgery.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Oct 2019
Editorial CommentSafety in pediatric sedation: practice makes perfect.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Oct 2019
Letter Case ReportsThe association of erector spinae plane block and ultrasound guided dry needling could be a winning strategy for long-term relief of chronic musculoskeletal pain.
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