São Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Labor analgesia with ropivacaine added to clonidine: a randomized clinical trial.
Previous studies have led to speculation that the association between ropivacaine and clonidine might be more effective than ropivacaine alone. We examined the maternal-fetal effects of two pharmacological approaches: a low dose of ropivacaine or a lower dose of ropivacaine plus clonidine for epidural analgesia during labor. ⋯ Both low-dose ropivacaine and a lower dose plus clonidine relieved maternal pain during obstetric labor. Newborns of mothers who received only ropivacaine showed better neurological and adaptive capacity scores.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Tepid sponging plus dipyrone versus dipyrone alone for reducing body temperature in febrile children.
The role of tepid sponging to promote fever control in children is controversial. We did not find any studies reporting on the effectiveness of tepid sponging in addition to dipyrone. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of tepid sponging plus dipyrone with dipyrone alone for reducing fever. ⋯ ACTRN12608000083392.