Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of epinephrine in the epidural space on the incidence of blood vessel injury by epidural catheter insertion for cesarean section: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study.
To evaluate the effects of epinephrine (1:200,000) in the epidural space on the incidence of blood vessel injury by epidural catheter insertion for cesarean section. ⋯ Twenty-five micrograms of epinephrine (1:200,000) in the epidural space does not reduce the incidence of blood vessel injury induced by insertion of an epidural catheter.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A prospective study comparing the onset and analgesic efficacy of different concentrations of levobupivacaine with/without dexmedetomidine in young children undergoing caudal blockade.
To investigate the onset and analgesic effect of adding dexmedetomidine to levobupivacaine for caudal block in young children. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine added to levobupivacaine does not have a significant effect on the onset time; however, it prolongs the duration of analgesia during caudal block in children.
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Review Meta Analysis
Dexamethasone for the prevention of postoperative sore throat: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Intraoperative dexamethasone reduces the incidence of postoperative sore throat for up to 24 hours and postoperative hoarseness for 1 hour.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of sugammadex and conventional reversal on postoperative nausea and vomiting: a randomized, blinded trial.
To determine whether the new selective binding agent sugammadex causes less postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) than the cholinesterase inhibitor neostigmine. ⋯ Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking antagonism with sugammadex speeds recovery of neuromuscular strength but only slightly and transiently reduces PONV compared with neostigmine and atropine.
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General anesthesia may lead in patients to unexpected and adverse reactions including toxicity. Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are enzymes responsible for the detoxification process of anesthetic agents. ⋯ The biochemical function and specific properties of GST render it a prognostic biomarker. This review demonstrates that GST can be valuable and promising toxicity indicator in patients undergoing general anesthesia.