Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
The efficacy of automated intermittent boluses for continuous femoral nerve block: a prospective, randomized comparison to continuous infusions.
To determine whether an automated intermittent bolus technique provides enhanced analgesia compared with a continuous infusion for femoral nerve block. ⋯ An automated intermittent bolus infusion technique for femoral nerve catheters is associated with clinically and statistically significantly less IV-PCA use (ie, an opioid-sparing effect) than a continuous infusion technique.
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Case Reports
Sulprostone for postpartum hemorrhage in a parturient with a history of Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy.
A 32 year old parturient with a history of Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy, who suffered from postpartum hemorrhage for which sulprostone was administered without any adverse events, is reported. Anesthetic considerations related to the management of patient with a history of Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy, especially triggers that may cause a recurrence, are described. The potential deleterious effects of sulprostone in a patient with a history of Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy are discussed.
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To evaluate complications associated with ambulatory continuous lumbar plexus blocks. ⋯ While complications associated with hip arthroscopy with ambulatory continuous lumbar plexus blocks do occur, significant complications are uncommon. Most complications are managed easily on an outpatient basis. However, nearly 1% of patients presented with symptoms concerning for LAST and were treated without any hemodynamic compromise.
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Letter Case Reports
Trigger-free anesthetic management in congenital long QT syndrome.