Aǧrı : Ağrı (Algoloji) Derneği'nin Yayın organıdır = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology
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Ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) may be employed for postoperative analgesia in thoracic surgery. In application of TPVB, single injections, multiple injections or catheter techniques may be used. In this paper we present our experiences with ultrasound-guided TPVB in thoracic surgery patients for postoperative analgesia. ⋯ Similarly to multiple injection and continuous TPVB administration, ultrasound-guided single injection TPVB provides effective 24-hour postoperative analgesia.
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The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of perceived pain on quality of sleep and life in patients hospitalized in a pain clinic. ⋯ There is a relationship between pain, sleep quality and quality of life. Quality of sleep and life was found to decrease as the level of pain increased, and quality of life was affected negatively when the quality of sleep was poor. Applications towards resolving pain would have a positive effect on the quality of sleep and life.
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Case Reports
Sudden developing convulsion during interscalene block: Does propofol anesthesia diminish plasma bupivacaine level?
We aim to review local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) due to suddenly developing convulsion during interscalene block in a 67-year-old patient undergoing shoulder surgery.
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Spinal myoclonus following regional anaesthesia is extremely rare. We report a patient who developed spinal myoclonus after an epidural infusion of levobupivacaine.
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Controlled Clinical Trial
[Postoperative analgesic effect of acupuncture in laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery].
In surgery clinics, postoperative pain is a common occurrence and care is needed in its treatment. One form of treatment is various acupuncture techniques. This study investigated the effect of acupuncture on postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. ⋯ Despite detection of a reduction in postoperative pain scores, the application of acupuncture did not cause any change in the consumption of tramadol.