Revista española de anestesiología y reanimación
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Dec 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study[Intradural ropivacaine for cesarean section: choosing the appropriate dose].
The trend in spinal administration of local anesthetics is to use small doses. The aim of this study was to compare 2 minimum doses of ropivacaine administered by intradural infusion for cesarean section. ⋯ There was greater need for a supplementary dose of local anesthetic and a lower incidence of hypotension in the ROP 0.75% group. The level of anesthesia was satisfactory for all patients in the ROP 1% group but the incidence of hypotension was higher.
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Dec 2005
Letter Case Reports[Airway fire during electrocautery dissection of the tonsils].
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Dec 2005
Review[Perioperative use of beta-blockers in noncardiac surgery].
A variety of strategies have been used to reduce the high prevalence and mortality rates of cardiac complications in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. One approach taken is to prescribe agents that block beta-adrenergic receptors. The effect of beta-blockers on myocardial ischemia is multifactorial: they correct myocardial oxygen imbalance, prevent rupture of atheromatous plaque, and reduce coronary vasoconstriction. We summarize the results of several recently published studies that confirm the beneficial effects and the low incidence of side effects.