European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Subarachnoid block and ultrasound-guided transversalis fascia plane block for caesarean section: A randomised placebo-controlled double-blind study.
After caesarean section, maternal postoperative comfort is critical to allow the new mother to care for her baby. Insufficient pain relief during the postoperative period may delay maternal/infant bonding and, in addition, such pain has been linked to subsequent depression and chronic pain. Caesarean section is commonly performed with a Pfannenstiel incision, and a transversalis fascia plane (TFP) block provides postoperative analgesia in the T12 and L1 dermatomes. ⋯ A postoperative TFP block can reduce opioid consumption and relieve acute pain after a caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of adding a combined femoral and sciatic nerve block with levobupivacaine and clonidine to general anaesthesia in femoropopliteal bypass surgery: A randomised, double-blind, controlled trial.
Adding a regional block to general anaesthesia can prevent postoperative pain and improve peripheral circulation. ⋯ Combining the two regional blocks improves the quality of postoperative care in this frail population, probably by reducing the amount of peri-operative opioid.
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Costoclavicular brachial plexus block (CC-BPB) is a relatively new regional anaesthetic technique and there are no data on the minimum effective volume 90 (MEV90) of 0.5% ropivacaine required for an ultrasound-guided CC-BPB. ⋯ ChiCTR-IOR-15007515, Chinese Clinical Trials Registry (www.chictr.org.cn).