Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Rapid injection of propofol reduces vascular pain and facilitates Laryngeal Mask Airway insertion.
To compare the clinical efficacy of a rapid injection of propofol in regard to pain and ability to facilitate Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) insertion. ⋯ The rapid administration of propofol reduces pain and facilitates LMA insertion versus slow administration of propofol.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effects of hormonal status on upper airway patency in normal female subjects during propofol anesthesia.
To determine the mechanical upper airway properties and compensatory neuromuscular responses to obstruction during propofol anesthesia in the follicular and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle. ⋯ Menstrual phase has an effect on anatomical alterations (mechanical properties) in the hypotonic upper airway during propofol anesthesia.
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Comparative Study
Epidural anesthesia as a novel anesthetic technique for anterior lumbar interbody fusion.
To determine if epidural anesthesia is a reasonable technique for anterior lumbar interbody fusion. ⋯ Epidural anesthesia for anterior lumbar interbody fusion is potentially beneficial compared with general anesthesia, showing improved perioperative pain control.
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Case Reports
Acute hyperkalemia as a complication of intravenous therapy with epsilon-aminocaproic acid.
Epsilon-aminocaproic acid (EACA) is used frequently during surgery as prophylaxis to decrease blood loss and transfusion requirements. A rare complication of EACA induced acute hyperkalemia in a patient undergoing total hip replacement is presented.