Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
An admixture of 3 mg x kg(-1) of propofol and 3 mg x kg(-1) of thiopentone reduces pain on injection in pediatric anesthesia.
To evaluate the incidence of pain on injection in children during anesthetic induction with a 3:1.2 volume admixture of 1% propofol and 2.5% thiopentone (P/T) compared to a 10:1 volume admixture of 1% propofol and 2% lidocaine (P/L). ⋯ The P/T admixture is a practical and efficacious alternative to P/L for reducing pain on induction in children. Further work to evaluate the optimum proportions and possible adverse effects of this admixture should be done.
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To discuss the possible ramifications of neuraxial analgesia and anesthesia in women with tattoos involving their midline lumbar area. ⋯ There is no information in the literature about possible risks from inserting needles through tattoos during the performance of neuraxial anesthesia. This report discusses the possible implications.
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The laryngeal tube airway (LTA) is a new extraglottic airway device with a large proximal cuff that inflates in the laryngopharynx and a distal conical cuff that inflates in the hypopharynx. We determine the influence of the cuff volume and anatomic location on pharyngeal mucosal pressures for the LTA. ⋯ Mucosal pressures for the LTA increase with cuff volume, are highest posteriorly and potentially exceed mucosal perfusion pressure when cuff volume exceeds 80-100 mL.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
P6 acupressure may relieve nausea and vomiting after gynecological surgery: an effectiveness study in 410 women.
To investigate the effect of sensory stimulation of the P6 point on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after gynecological surgery in the everyday clinical setting (effectiveness study). ⋯ P6 acupressure is a non-invasive method that may have a place as prophylactic antiemetic therapy during gynecological surgery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
In children, nitrous oxide decreases pain on injection of propofol mixed with lidocaine.
To investigate if 50% nitrous oxide reduces the pain during injection of propofol mixed with lidocaine in children. ⋯ Nitrous oxide reduces pain during induction with propofol mixed with lidocaine in healthy children.