Acta anaesthesiologica Taiwanica : official journal of the Taiwan Society of Anesthesiologists
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Acta Anaesthesiol Taiwan · Mar 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of diclofenac epolamine patch on postoperative sore throat in parturients after cesarean delivery under endotracheal general anesthesia.
Postoperative sore throat is a common problem. The efficacy of topical application of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in alleviating postoperative sore throat has not been established. Our aim was to evaluate the analgesic effects of diclofenac epolamine patch on postoperative sore throat. ⋯ The diclofenac epolamine patch is effective and safe in prevention of sore throat following intubation general anesthesia in cesarean section.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Taiwan · Mar 2009
Case ReportsMidazolam as an effective drug for severe phantom limb pain in a patient after undergoing spinal anesthesia for two consecutive surgeries in the contralateral lower limb.
Recurrence or exacerbation of phantom limb pain induced by regional anesthesia including spinal anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, and peripheral nerve block has been described in a few reports. This is a rare phenomenon, but it can occur in any amputee with or without a history of previous phantom limb pain. ⋯ It was revealed that midazolam was successful in treating this rare phantom limb pain after spinal anesthesia. Here, we discuss the management of phantom limb pain during spinal anesthesia and the anesthetic management for subsequent surgery in patients with previous spinal anesthesia-induced phantom limb pain.