Turk J Med Sci
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of pretreatment with esmolol and lidocaine on injection pain and rocuronium-induced withdrawal response.
We aimed to compare the effectiveness of esmolol 1 mg/kg and lidocaine 1 mg/kg for injection pain and for the prevention of rocuronium-induced withdrawal response. ⋯ We found that esmolol significantly attenuates rocuronium-induced withdrawal movement and also reduces pain when used at subparalyzing doses.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of local infiltration anesthesia and peripheral nerve block: a randomized prospective study in hand lacerations.
To compare local infiltration anesthesia (LIA) and peripheral nerve block (PNB) in repairing hand lacerations. ⋯ Despite the fact that performing PNB in emergency departments requires some experience, it still counts as a convenient method comparable to LIA.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of tramadol and tramadol + gabapentin combination in patients with lumbar disc herniation after epidural steroid injection.
To compare the effects of tramadol-only treatment and tramadol + gabapentin treatment in patients who had received an epidural steroid injection. ⋯ This study revealed that tramadol + gabapentin treatment was not superior to tramadol treatment.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of the analgesic effects of paracetamol and tramadol in lumbar disc surgery.
To compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy and side effects of paracetamol and tramadol in patients undergoing lumbar disc surgery. ⋯ Paracetamol alone was not able to provide effective analgesia. Tramadol was more effective in the treatment of postoperative pain after lumbar disc surgery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of helmet and facial mask during noninvasive ventilation in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled study.
Noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) is an approach to prevent complications in acute respiratory failure. In this study we aimed to compare the efficacy of a full face mask and a helmet in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ Both masks are efficient in improving the patients' outcome in COPD, but the decrease in PaCO2in the helmet group was slower than in the full face mask group.