Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Nov 2019
Meta AnalysisSystematic review and meta-analysis of single injection fascia iliaca blocks in the peri-operative management of patients with hip fractures.
The aim of the study was to determine the analgesic efficacy and safety profile of single injection fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) performed peri-operatively for isolated hip fractures. ⋯ FICB is effective in controlling acute peri-operative pain in adult patients with traumatic hip fractures. The benefit is more evident during mobilization of the limb when compared to patients at rest.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Nov 2019
Observational StudyEffects of the anesthesia technique used during cesarean section on maternal-neonatal thiol disulfide homeostasis.
Thiols are organic compounds consisting of a sulfhydryl group which exerts antioxidant effects via dynamic thiol-disulfide homeostasis (TDH). The shift towards the disulfide states signals an oxidative situation. Maternal-neonatal oxidative stress can be affected by the anesthetic technique used during cesarean section. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the type of anesthesia used and the maternal-neonatal TDH. ⋯ Our results showed that general anesthesia in cesarean section leads to an impairment in TDH when compared with spinal anesthesia. Oxidative stress might be modified by the preferred anesthetic technique.