Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Arteriosclerosis can predict hypotension during anesthesia induction in patients 40 years and older.
To identify the factors that predict blood pressure (BP) changes during induction of general anesthesia, and the relationship between the level of arteriosclerosis and BP changes during anesthesia induction. ⋯ In patients 40 years and older, age, baPWV, and DM are thought to be effective predictors of the amount of decrease in SBP during induction of general anesthesia.
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To perform a prospective audit of the modified guideline for the management postdural puncture headache (PDPH) and present the results at 6 months. ⋯ Greater occipital nerve block with dexamethasone may have a role in the management of patients presenting with PDPH, who have failed conservative management. We present the results of our prospective audit and review the literature on GONB in the management of PDPH.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of prophylactic ramosetron and ondansetron on corrected QT interval during general anesthesia.
To evaluate whether ramosetron increases the corrected QT (QTc) interval. ⋯ The prophylactic administration 0.3 mg of ramosetron does not increase the QTc interval. Ondansetron 8 mg increases the QTc interval more so than 4 mg of ondansetron.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Absence of analgesic effect of intravenous melatonin administration during daytime after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized trial.
To investigate whether melatonin administered intraoperatively reduced pain following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. ⋯ The use of 10mg of IV melatonin administered during laparoscopic cholecystectomy did not affect postoperative pain or use of analgesic medication.