Anaesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Analgesic efficacy of pre-operative stellate ganglion block on postoperative pain relief: a randomised controlled trial.
This small trial found that pre-operative stellate ganglion block before upper-limb orthopaedic surgery significantly reduced both 24 h tramadol consumption and pain at rest for up to 6 hours, although the later was of borderline clinical significance.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Does individual experience affect performance during cardiopulmonary resuscitation with additional external distractors?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is perceived as a stressful task. Additional external distractors, such as noise and bystanders, may interfere with crucial tasks and might adversely influence patient outcome. We investigated the effects of external distractors on resuscitation performance of anaesthesia residents and consultants with different levels of experience. ⋯ No interaction was observed between additional distractors and experience level (p = 0.4480). External distractors markedly reduce the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This suggests that all team members, including senior healthcare providers, require training to improve performance under stressful conditions.