Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jul 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialA prospective, randomized comparison of dexketoprofen, ketoprofen or paracetamol for postoperative analgesia after outpatient knee arthroscopy.
This prospective, randomized study was conducted to evaluate the quality of postoperative pain relief when using dexketoprofen, ketoprofen, or paracetamol after outpatient knee arthroscopy. ⋯ This prospective, randomized study demonstrated that in outpatients receiving arthroscopic knee surgery, the use of 75 mg/day dexketoprofen was as effective and safe as 150 mg/day racemate ketoprofen, with a better pain relief during motion compared to 2 g/day paracetamol when patients were discharged from the day-surgery unit.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Jun 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial[Laryngeal mask vs tracheal tube in pediatric anesthesia in the presence of upper respiratory tract infection].
The aim of this report is to assess the incidence of postoperative respiratory complications in patients recently suffering from inflammation of the upper respiratory tract in whom a LMA or an uncuffed orotracheal tube have been used. ⋯ The frequency of ARE increases significantly in URI patients with both LMA and the tracheal tube, but with the former is far lower than with the latter. Despite the appearance of only minor and transient complications, it is confirmed that the tracheal intubation is an additional risk factor as a result of the mechanical airway simulation. In recent URI, it would seem appropriate to avoid tracheal intubation, if possible, preferring the LMA.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Apr 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial[Brachial plexus block. Effect of low interscalenic approach on phrenic nerve paresis].
The aim of the paper was to determine the influence of the brachial plexus block on phrenic nerves paralysis in distal side of interscalenic space (between 1/3 medium and 1/3 inferior), with little volume of local anesthetic drug. Comparative, prospective, randomized study. ⋯ Brachial plexus anesthesia by low interscalenic tract, even using little local anesthetic drug volumes, like other supraclavear block techniques determines ipsilateral diaphragm paralysis.
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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 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.