Journal of clinical anesthesia
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There have been numerous reports studying the effect of neuraxial analgesia on breastfeeding success, but the results are inconsistent. ⋯ In our review we found a high disparity in results. One reason is probably the high potential of confounding (immediate skin to skin placement, maternity leave etc.). Education programs and breastfeeding support are likely more important in determining long term breastfeeding success.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Analgesic efficacy of ketamine and magnesium after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Background Ketamine and magnesium are antagonists of the N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor, and are valuable adjuvants for multimodal analgesia and opioid sparing. Data are limited regarding the opioid sparing efficacy of the combined intraoperative application of these agents in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. The objective of this study was to compare the postoperative opioid sparing properties of a single intraoperative dose of ketamine versus a combination of single doses of ketamine and magnesium after laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection in bariatric patients. ⋯ Results The median (inter-quartile range [range]) morphine consumption at 24 h were 32 (24-47 [4.8-91]) mg in the ketamine group, 37 (18-53 [1-144]) mg in the ketamine and magnesium group, and 26 (21-36 [5-89]) mg in the control group and were not significantly different between the groups. There were no differences for all other outcomes examined. Conclusion Combined single intraoperative bolus doses of ketamine and magnesium did not result in postoperative opioid sparing after laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection.