Journal of clinical anesthesia
-
The anesthetic of a patient who presented for vascular access under axillary block is described. After physical examination and ultrasound study, the patient was found to have a bifid axillary artery. Because of neurologic anomalies associated with this vascular variation, an interscalene block was chosen for the procedure. The clinical implications of a bifid axillary artery when an axillary block is contemplated are discussed.
-
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
A prospective, randomized, double-blinded comparison of ropivacaine 0.5%, 0.75%, and 1% ropivacaine for peribulbar block.
To evaluate the efficacy of three different concentrations of ropivacaine (0.5%, 0.75%, and 1%) together with a single concentration of hyaluronidase administered for peribulbar block. ⋯ While confirming that ropivacaine is a good option for peribulbar anesthesia, this study demonstrated that the use of 0.75% or 1% concentrations are preferred in that they produce quick and deep sensory and motor block of the operated eye. If recovery of normal motor function is important after surgery, the 0.75% concentration probably represents the best compromise.
-
To analyze, from a societal perspective, the cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of acute pain management after inception of a nurse-based Acute Pain Service (APS) in a general hospital. ⋯ A hospital-wide, comprehensive, postoperative pain management program provides an overall positive result for the health care system by improving postoperative pain and morbidity. This service is cost-effective, costing 19 EURO per patient per day. A cost-utility analysis for short-term assessment of quality of life showed no benefit in determining usefulness of such a pain management program.
-
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Laryngeal mask airway versus endotracheal tube for outpatient surgery: analysis of anesthesia-controlled time.
To show that efficiency of operating room times can be improved significantly using rapid changes between operative procedures. ⋯ The clinical relevance of reduced anesthesia induction time using LMA is questionable. The lack of difference in emergence time could be a result of the use of total intravenous anesthesia.