The Journal of international medical research
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Cisatracurium pretreatment with tourniquet reduces propofol injection pain: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.
To investigate the efficacy of pretreatment with cisatracurium for prevention of pain associated with propofol injection, and compare its efficacy with that of lidocaine. ⋯ 0.15 mg/kg cisatracurium effectively decreases the incidence and severity of pain induced by propofol injection without any significant complications.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
EMLA(R) cream: a pain-relieving strategy for childhood vaccination.
To evaluate the effectiveness of topical eutectic mixture of local anaesthetics (EMLA®) cream in reducing the pain associated with vaccination injections. ⋯ Application of EMLA® cream can be effectively incorporated as a routine pain-relieving intervention within routine vaccination appointments.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Dexmedetomidine versus midazolam for sedation in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
To investigate the efficacy and safety of sedation with dexmedetomidine in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine has a good safety profile and is an effective sedative for use in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of nerve localization using a pen device on the success of axillary brachial plexus block.
The effectiveness of axillary brachial plexus block (ABPB) performed using peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) alone was compared with PNS preceded by nerve localization using a pen device, enabling nerve mapping without puncturing the skin. ⋯ The pen device seems to be a helpful addition to PNS for ABPB, with improved results in terms of block success and patient comfort, but further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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To investigate the effects of sociodemographic factors and maternal anxiety levels on behaviour in children undergoing surgery. ⋯ Maternal knowledge and experience of anaesthesia, and high levels of maternal anxiety, may be related to increased anxiety in children undergoing surgery.