Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialInfluence of Preemptive Analgesia with Oxycodone Hydrochloride on Stress Hormone Level of Geriatric Patients undergoing Gastrointestinal Surgery.
To determine the influence of preemptive analgesia with oxycodone hydrochloride on stress hormone level of geriatric patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery, and evaluate the analgesic effect. ⋯ Giving oxycodone hydrochloride to geriatric patients receiving gastrointestinal surgery can reduce stress hormone release in the postoperative period, and can facilitate postoperative recovery. Key Words: Sold, Gastrointestinal surgery, Oxycodone hydrochloride, Preemptive analgesia, Stress response.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialProgrammed Intermittent Epidural Bolus at Different Intervals Combined with Patient-controlled Epidural Analgesia on Body Temperature during Labour Analgesia.
Objective: To explore the effects of programmed intermittent epidural bolus (PIEB) combined with patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) at different intervals on body temperature and serum CRP, TNF-α, IL-6 levels in parturient women receiving analgesia.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2020
Effect of Radioactive Iodine Treatment on Saliva Rate in the Early Post-treatment Period.
To investigate the effects of radioactive iodine therapy (131I) on saliva production rate in the early post-treatment period. ⋯ Radioactive iodine treatment did not cause sialadenitis and did not affect the saliva production rates in the early post-treatment period. Key Words: Radioactive iodine, Stimulated saliva, Unstimulated saliva.
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Internal mammary artery (IMA) harvest by using a harmonic scalpel for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) have not been sufficiently evaluated. This review aimed to assess the outcomes of IMA harvest by a harmonic scalpel and to compare by conventional electrocautery. The study materials were based on literature retrieval. ⋯ Nevertheless, IMA harvesting by using a harmonic scalpel is associated with longer harvest time, prolonged operative time, and increased hospitalisation expenses. Therefore, they could be used in selected and non-emergent patients for CABG. Key Words: Coronary artery bypass grafting, Internal mammary artery, Surgical instruments.