Romanian journal of anaesthesia and intensive care
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Rom J Anaesth Intensive Care · Apr 2019
A randomized comparison of low dose ropivacaine programmed intermittent epidural bolus with continuous epidural infusion for labour analgesia.
Two methods of local anaesthetic administration into the epidural space in natural delivery pain management are compared in the article. Methods compared are programmed intermittent epidural bolus (PIEB) and continuous epidural infusion (CEI). Patient-controlled epidural analgesia was provided simultaneously in all cases. ⋯ Administration of low-concentrated ropivacaine solution 0.08% with no opioids using PIEB provides better and more prolonged analgesia with less local anaesthetic consumption and without any additional maternal and newborn side effects in comparison with continuous infusion.
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Rom J Anaesth Intensive Care · Apr 2019
The effect of continuous propofol versus dexmedetomidine infusion on regional cerebral tissue oxygen saturation during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Cerebral oxygen desaturation can arise during various durations of cardiopulmonary bypass (CBP), thus continuous monitoring is necessary. This desaturation may account for distinct neuropsychological deficits. Near-infrared spectrophotometry (NIRS) is a non-invasive method that offers many advantages for monitoring cerebral oxygenation. ⋯ Propofol and dexmedetomidine infusion used during CPB preserve the rScO2 and do not affect the neurological outcome.
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Rom J Anaesth Intensive Care · Apr 2019
Case ReportsBilateral postoperative ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in open abdominal hysterectomy: a case series and cadaveric investigation.
We anticipated that bilateral Erector spinae plane (ESP) block, which was applied in 10 patients starting from lower thoracic levels (T9) might provide effective postoperative analgesia in open abdominal hysterectomies. In addition, we aimed to obtain anatomic observation of the local anaesthetic (LA) spread in the ESP block by injecting methylene blue on 4 cadavers. All the patients had excellent pain relief. ⋯ There was a spread of dye on the dura mater. ESP block can be used with new indications and it is an effective technique for major abdominal surgery when is applied to the lower vertebral levels. Randomized controlled trials are required to explore the clinical implications of our findings.
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Rom J Anaesth Intensive Care · Apr 2019
The role of ramosetron in the prevention of post-spinal shivering in obstetric patients. A prospective randomized double blind study.
Intra/post-operative shivering is frequently observed in parturients posted for elective cesarean delivery (C/D) under spinal anaesthesia. Several studies have advocated the anti-shivering effect of 5-HT3 antagonists, although none has revealed convincing results. The study aims to evaluate the prophylactic effect of a single intravenous dose of ramosetron (0.3 mg), compared with a placebo (N - normal saline), for the prevention of post-spinal shivering (PSS) during elective C/D. ⋯ Ramosetron (0.3 mg) is advocated to be an effective drug in preventing post-spinal shivering among parturients posted for elective C/D. Moreover, its role in preventing maternal nausea together with better haemodynamic parameters further supported the advantageous role of ramosetron in our group of patients.