Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Postoperative sore throat negatively affects patient satisfaction and recovery. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the efficacy of preoperative topical administration of magnesium sulfate in preventing postoperative sore throat in adult patients. ⋯ Our study suggests that preoperative topical magnesium can effectively prevent postoperative sore throat.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
On-demand versus continuous rocuronium infusion for deep neuromuscular relaxation in patients undergoing thoraco-laparoscopic esophagectomy: a randomized-controlled clinical trial (DEPTH).
Deep neuromuscular blockade (NMB) can improve surgical conditions and possibly pain after low-risk laparoscopic surgery. We hypothesized that targeting a deep level of NMB by a continuous compared with an on-demand infusion of rocuronium could improve surgical conditions in patients undergoing thoraco-laparoscopic esophagectomy. ⋯ Continuous rocuronium infusion did not improve surgical conditions when boluses of rocuronium were available on-demand. No major benefits in other outcomes were seen.
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Editorial Historical Article
"A spark of being": Frankenstein and anesthesiology.