Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Continuous administration of landiolol reduced QT dispersion in postoperative patients.
To determine the changes in QT dispersion (QTD) in the standard electrocardiogram (ECG) of postoperative patients and the effect of landiolol on QTD. ⋯ Continuous administration of landiolol prevents the increase in QTD found on the morning in postoperative patients. Landiolol demonstrated a possible antiarrhythmic effect by improving the imbalance of repolarization.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Betamethasone in prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting following breast surgery.
To investigate whether betamethasone decreases the incidence of postoperative nausea/vomiting (PONV) and reduces postoperative pain following partial mastectomy. ⋯ Preoperative betamethasone reduces the severity of PONV and pain in patients undergoing elective breast surgery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of the didactic lecture with the simulation/model approach for the teaching of a novel perioperative ultrasound curriculum to anesthesiology residents.
To expose residents to two methods of education for point-of-care ultrasound, a traditional didactic lecture and a model/simulation-based lecture, which focus on concepts of cardiopulmonary function, volume status, and evaluation of severe thoracic/abdominal injuries; and to assess which method is more effective. ⋯ A model/simulation-based based lecture series may be more effective in teaching the skills needed to perform a point-of-care ultrasound examination to anesthesiology residents.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Does the type of anesthetic agent affect remifentanil effect-site concentration for preventing endotracheal tube-induced cough during anesthetic emergence? Comparison of propofol, sevoflurane, and desflurane.
To investigate whether the type of anesthetic agent administered affects the antitussive effect of remifentanil. ⋯ Remifentanil administration for cough suppression during emergence should be customized to the anesthetic agent.