Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Intravenous dolasetron mesilate in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in females undergoing gynecological surgery.
To evaluate a range of doses of intravenous (i.v.) dolasetron mesilate, in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). ⋯ Dolasetron was effective and well tolerated for the prevention of PONV in female patients undergoing gynecologic surgery with general anesthesia.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Double-blind comparison of two doses of rocuronium and succinylcholine for rapid-sequence intubation.
To compare the pharmacodynamics of two commonly recommended doses of rocuronium bromide (0.7 mg/kg and 0.9 mg/kg) and succinylcholine (1.5 mg/kg) when used for rapid-sequence intubation. ⋯ Rocuronium bromide at a dose of 0.9 mg/kg provides intubating conditions similar to succinylcholine 1.5 mg/kg at 1 minute. Intubating conditions at 1 minute following a 0.7 mg/kg dose of rocuronium are not as good as those following a 0.9 mg/kg dose of rocuronium or a 1.5 mg/kg dose of succinylcholine.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Effects of anesthetic technique on side effects associated with fentanyl Oralet premedication.
To evaluate the efficacy of 5 to 10 micrograms/kg of oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate (OTFC) as an anesthetic premedication, and to determine whether propofol induction reduces postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in pediatric patients premedicated with OTFC undergoing outpatient surgery. ⋯ OTFC in doses of 5 to 10 micrograms/kg was effective in producing sedation and facilitating cooperation with induction; however, it was associated with significant PONV in our study. Although propofol induction did not significantly reduce PONV in our study, further study with a larger sample, and with propofol as the sole anesthetic, may be warranted.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Effects of intrathecal opioid on extubation time, analgesia, and intensive care unit stay following coronary artery bypass grafting.
To determine if intrathecal opioid decreases time to extubation after coronary artery bypass surgery without compromising postoperative analgesia. ⋯ Intrathecal opioid can facilitate early extubation and discharge from the ICU without compromising analgesia or increasing myocardial ischemia.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Lidocaine in the endotracheal tube cuff reduces postoperative sore throat.
To test the hypothesis that continuous application of local anesthesia at the contact area between the endotracheal tube cuff and trachea would reduce both the incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat by blocking the tracheal pain receptors with local anesthetic delivered via endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff. ⋯ Using lidocaine to inflate the ETT cuff decreases the severity of postoperative sore throat at one hour, and both the incidence and severity at 24 hours.