Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Addition of femoral 3-in-1 blockade to intra-articular ropivacaine 0.2% does not reduce analgesic requirements following arthroscopic knee surgery.
To test the hypothesis that the addition of a preincisional femoral 3-in-1 block to intra-articular instillation with ropivacaine 0.2% at the end of surgery improves postoperative pain control in patients undergoing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) under general anesthesia. ⋯ We found no effect of a femoral 3-in-1 block with ropivacaine 0.2% on postoperative analgesic consumption, compared to intra-articular instillation with ropivacaine 0.2% alone, in patients undergoing ACLR under general anesthesia.
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Clinical Trial
Predictive models for difficult laryngoscopy and intubation. A clinical, radiologic and three-dimensional computer imaging study.
To identify the variables most useful in predicting difficult laryngoscopy and intubation from various clinical, skeletal (lateral x-rays) and soft tissue (three-dimensional computed tomography imaging) measurements. ⋯ These models can be used for predicting difficult laryngoscopy and intubation in clinical practice.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Midazolam premedication delays recovery from propofol-induced sevoflurane anesthesia in children 1-3 yr.
To study the effect of midazolam premedication on the recovery characteristics of sevoflurane anesthesia induced with propofol in pediatric outpatients. ⋯ Oral premedication with midazolam delays early recovery but not discharge after ambulatory sevoflurane anesthesia induced with propofol in children one to three years. Midazolam did not improve the quality of recovery.
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Clinical Trial
Tracheal intubation using Bullard laryngoscope for patients with a simulated difficult airway.
To evaluate the utility and safety of orotracheal intubation in adult patients with simulated difficult airways using the Bullard Laryngoscope (BL). ⋯ The BL, used with either an ISETT or the MFIS, is an effective and safe intubating device for patients with simulated restricted cervical spine movement. Further studies are needed to compare the effectiveness and safety of these two techniques in managing patients with a difficult airway.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Epidural tramadol for postoperative pain after Cesarean section.
To compare the post-operative analgesic effect of 100 mg vs 200 mg epidural tramadol and saline in patients undergoing elective Cesarean section. ⋯ Epidural tramadol 100 mg can provide adequate postoperative analgesia without respiratory depression in patients after Cesarean delivery.