European journal of anaesthesiology
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
Positive impact of a nurse consultation on retention of information by outpatient after anaesthesia consultation: A randomised study.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Ultrasound-guided transversalis fascia plane block or transversus abdominis plane block for recovery after caesarean section: A randomised clinical trial.
Caesarean section is a widely performed surgical procedure that often results in moderate-to-severe postoperative pain. If left untreated, this pain can lead to short-term and long-term consequences. Transversalis fascia plane (TFP) block and transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block are among the regional anaesthesia techniques employed for managing pain after a caesarean section. ⋯ TFP block used for analgesic purposes yielded a better quality recovery period than TAP block and also reduced opioid consumption.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Diaphragm-sparing efficacy of subparaneural upper trunk block for arthroscopic shoulder surgery: A randomised controlled trial.
Inter-scalene block (ISB) is associated with an inevitable risk of hemi-diaphragmatic paresis (HDP). To reduce the risk of HDP, an upper trunk block (UTB) has been proposed at the brachial plexus division level. ⋯ UTB was associated with a lower incidence of HDP compared with ISB while providing excellent analgesia in arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
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Observational Study
Mild therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest - effect on survival with good neurological outcome outside of randomised controlled trials: A registry-based analysis.
For nearly 20 years, in international guidelines, mild therapeutic hypothermia (MTH) was an important component of postresuscitation care. However, recent randomised controlled trials have questioned its benefits. At present, international guidelines only recommend actively preventing fever, but there are ongoing discussions about whether the majority of cardiac arrest patients could benefit from MTH treatment. ⋯ Our data indicate the existence of a positive association between MTH and a favourable neurological outcome after cardiac arrest. It therefore seems premature to refrain from giving MTH treatment for the entire spectrum of patients after cardiac arrest. Further prospective studies are needed.