Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Mar 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial[Comparative study of the effects of morphine and tramadol in the treatment of postoperative pain].
To compare morphine and tramadol in the treatment of postoperative pain (POP), using a system of Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA). ⋯ Tramadol determines pain relief similar to morphine, with the advantage that it does not lead to abuse, tolerance or addiction.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Mar 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialUnilateral spinal anesthesia or combined sciatic-femoral nerve block for day-case knee arthroscopy. A prospective, randomized comparison.
To evaluate the time required to achieve surgical block and fulfill standardized discharge criteria in outpatients receiving knee arthroscopy with either unilateral spinal anesthesia or combined sciatic-femoral nerve block. ⋯ In outpatient knee arthroscopy, a combined sciatic-femoral nerve block with 2% mepivacaine provides similarly successful anesthesia with onset times and home discharge similar to those provided by unilateral spinal anesthesia.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Mar 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialEffective doses of cisatracurium. Potentiation by sevoflurane and increasing requirements with age.
The aim of the study was to investigate whether or not sevoflurane at different concentrations influenced the ED(effective dose) 50, 90 and 95 of cisatracurium and whether there is any relationship with age. ⋯ In conclusion, the presence of MAC multiples of sevoflurane potentiated only slightly the dosages of cisatracurium and EDs linearly increase with age, particularly under sevoflurane anesthesia.