Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Sevoflurane-N2O versus propofol/isoflurane-N2O during elective surgery using the laryngeal mask airway in adults.
To compare a sevoflurane-nitrous oxide (N2O) general anesthetic technique with a standard technique of propofol for induction, and isoflurane-N2O for maintenance. ⋯ Sevoflurane-N2O and propofol provided comparable conditions for LMA insertion. Sevoflurane-N2O was not associated with a faster return of consciousness or faster time to exit the OR compared with isoflurane-N2O.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
The influence of preemptive spinal anesthesia on postoperative pain.
To examine the influence of spinal anesthesia on postoperative pain and postoperative opioid requirements. ⋯ Preoperative neural blockade may reduce postoperative analgesic requirements.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Hemodynamic effects of simultaneous administration of intravenous ephedrine and spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery.
To evaluate the hemodynamic effects of an intravenous (IV) ephedrine bolus given simultaneously with spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery. ⋯ 10 mg of IV ephedrine given at the time of spinal anesthesia, and after a 10 mL/kg lactated Ringers fluid bolus, does not diminish the incidence or severity of hypotension in parturients undergoing cesarean delivery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Emergence characteristics of sevoflurane compared to halothane in pediatric patients undergoing bilateral pressure equalization tube insertion.
To compare the emergence characteristics of sevoflurane with halothane in pediatric patients having bilateral myringotomy and pressure equalization tube insertion using a highly standardized and common anesthetic technique. ⋯ In our institution there is a trend toward greater emergence agitation in ear tube placement patients given sevoflurane versus halothane anesthesia. Further, (with our discharge criteria) patients are actually discharged from the PACU and the hospital faster when given halothane as a sole anesthetic when compared to sevoflurane.
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To evaluate the efficacy of tropisetron, a selective 5-HT(3) receptor antagonist, in preventing nausea and vomiting in high-risk inpatients undergoing various surgical procedures. ⋯ Prophylactic tropisetron can reduce the incidence of PONV in selected high-risk inpatients undergoing various types of surgical procedures.