Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Laryngeal mask insertion using thiopental and low dose atracurium: a comparison with propofol.
To compare the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion conditions produced by propofol and a thiopental - low dose atracurium combination. ⋯ The combination of fentanyl-thiopental with low dose atracurium (0.05 or 0.1 mg x kg(-1)) provided conditions comparable with those of propofol for LMA insertion.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Covering the head and face maintains intraoperative core temperature.
To determine the effect of covering the patient's head and face on the prevention of intraoperative hypothermia (<35.5 degrees C). ⋯ Covering the patient's head and face maintains intraoperative core temperature.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Intra-articular tenoxicam improves postoperative analgesia in knee arthroscopy.
Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs have a well documented benefit in the relief of postoperative pain. This study was designed to compare the analgesic effect of intra-articular tenoxicam 20 mg with intravenous tenoxicam on postoperative pain in 88 patients undergoing day case knee arthroscopy. ⋯ Intra-articular tenoxicam provides superior postoperative analgesia and reduces postoperative analgesic requirements compared with i.v. tenoxicam in patients undergoing day case knee arthroscopy.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Low dose axillary block by targeted injections of the terminal nerves.
To compare anesthetic time, success rate and adverse effects of axillary block by single or multiple injections of local anesthetic. ⋯ Small targeted injections of MEPE reduce total anesthetic time, give better spread of analgesia in the hand and forearm, and may be safer than a single large injection.