Masui. The Japanese journal of anesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
[Optimal dose of fentanyl for postoperative epidural analgesia after thoracic surgery].
We investigated the dose of fentanyl in ropivacaine for epidural anesthesia that will provide effective analgesia with minimal side effects after thoracic surgery. ⋯ We conclude that continuous epidural administration of more than 15 microg x hr(-1) of fentanyl in ropivacaine provides pain relief and few side effects after thoracic surgery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
[Efficacy of spinal anesthesia with small-dose lidocaine in ambulatory prostate biopsy procedures for elderly patients : comparison with propofol anesthesia].
Opinions differ as to what is more appropriate anesthetic technique for elderly patients undergoing ambulatory surgery. The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of spinal anesthesia with small-dose lidocaine and those of propofol general anesthesia in elderly patients undergoing ambulatory prostate biopsy. ⋯ Spinal anesthesia with 10 mg of hyperbaric 1% lidocaine may be more preferable to propofol anesthesia in elderly patiens undergoing ambulatory prostate biopsy, with respect to safety and costs.