Southern medical journal
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Southern medical journal · Aug 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialAdditional therapeutic effect of balneotherapy in low back pain.
Balneotherapy has been widely used for treatment of chronic low back pain recently. However there are only a few clinical controlled trials on balneotherapy. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of balneotherapy in patients with chronic low back pain. ⋯ The results of the present study reiterate that besides conventional physiotherapy, balneotherapy may be effective in the treatment of patients with chronic low back pain.
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Southern medical journal · Mar 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialIntrathecal sufentanil for intraoperative and postesophagectomy pain relief.
The present study compares the analgesic properties of intrathecal (IT group) and intravenous (IV group) sufentanil in postoperative pain relief. ⋯ Preoperative IT sufentanil can be used as a booster to achieve rapid and effective analgesia not only during the operation but also during the immediate postoperative period.
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Southern medical journal · Sep 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialPain relief with intraarticular or medial branch nerve blocks in patients with positive lumbar facet joint SPECT imaging: a 12-week outcome study.
Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is useful in identifying patients who may respond to lumbar facet injections. There are two methods for performing lumbar facet joint injections: intraarticular and medial branch nerve blocks. A consensus has yet to be reached among physicians as to which method is the most effective. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of intraarticular and medial branch nerve blocks in SPECT-positive lumbar facet joint patients with nonradicular lower back pain. ⋯ Intraarticular lumbar facet joint injections are more effective than medial branch nerve blocks in SPECT-positive patients.
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Southern medical journal · Apr 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialSedation for upper endoscopy: comparison of midazolam versus fentanyl plus midazolam.
The benefit of using one or two drugs for conscious sedation in upper endoscopy remains unproven. This study evaluates the adequacy of conscious sedation during upper endoscopy using midazolam alone compared with midazolam plus fentanyl. ⋯ In diagnostic upper endoscopy, an adequate level of sedation can be obtained safely either by midazolam or midazolam plus fentanyl. From an endoscopist's perspective, the combination is significantly better.
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Southern medical journal · Oct 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyAutomatic transport ventilator versus bag valve in the EMS setting: a prospective, randomized trial.
The primary objective of this study was to compare Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedics (EMT-P) perceptions of the usefulness of an automatic transport ventilator (ATV) compared with bag valve (BV) ventilation for intubated patients. ⋯ EMT-Ps were able to accomplish more tasks, document more completely, and provide better patient care with the use of the ATV.