Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Control of shivering under regional anesthesia in obstetric patients with tramadol.
Tramadol in a dose of 1 mg x kg(-1) iv is effective in the treatment of shivering after general anesthesia. The current study aimed to investigate (1) whether tramadol was equally effective for shivering under regional anesthesia in obstetric patients and (2) whether effective treatment could be achieved with lower doses. ⋯ We conclude that tramadol iv was effective in the treatment of intraoperative shivering during regional anesthesia for Cesarean section. There was no demonstrable difference in response rate or incidence of side effects between the two doses of 0.5 mg x kg(-1) and 0.25 mg x kg(-1).
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Comparison of the hemodynamic effects of sevoflurane anesthesia induction and maintenance vs TIVA in CABG surgery.
To compare the hemodynamic effects of sevoflurane when used for induction and maintenance of anesthesia with a total intravenous technique in patients with known coronary artery disease (CAD). ⋯ Induction of anesthesia in patients with CAD, VCRII with sevoflurane supplemented by sufentanil provided hemodynamic responses comparable with those of TIVA although bradycardia was observed more often with sevoflurane. Intraoperative control of systemic blood pressure was achieved with fewer interventions with a sevoflurane/sufentanil maintenance than with a propofol/sufentanil technique in CABG surgery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Laryngo-pharyngeal complaints after use of the laryngeal mask airway.
To compare the incidence of dysphagia, dysphonia and sore throat following anesthesia, using the laryngeal mask airway (LMA), among patients receiving intermittent positive-pressure ventilation (IPPV) and those breathing spontaneously (SV) and with two different concentrations of nitrous oxide (N2O) in oxygen. ⋯ Post-operative discomfort is related to the type of ventilation but not to variation in LMA cuff pressure.