Revista española de anestesiología y reanimación
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Apr 2013
Observational Study[Systematic collection and analysis of intraoperative anaesthetic-related problems].
The purpose of the study was to systematically collect and analyse the frequency, type and severity of all untoward intraoperative anaesthetic-related problems in a hospital over a 6-month period. ⋯ Use of a systematic intraoperative anaesthetic-related database with a checklist of problems and severity plays an important part in quality assurance strategies. An analysis of non-fatal problems provides a basis for establishing corrective strategies before significant morbidity occurs, and by separating the surgical and anaesthesia problems.
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Mar 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial[Contribution to post-caesarean analgesia of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block].
The aim of this study was to evaluate the contribution made by ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block (TAP) to the quality of the analgesia with intrathecal opioids obtained in patients undergoing elective caesarean delivery. ⋯ Ultrasound (US)-guided TAP block improves spinal opioid analgesia, with a decrease in VAS scores in the first 24h, and reduces opioid requirement and secondary effects after caesarean delivery.