J Postgrad Med
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of intravenous metoclopramide on intraocular pressure: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
Prevention of rise in intraocular pressure (IOP) is essential in patients undergoing surgery for perforated eye injuries. Metoclopramide, a prokinetic agent, is commonly used to hasten gastric emptying in emergency surgeries. ⋯ Metoclopramide does not cause a clinically significant change in IOP nor does it influence the changes in IOP during anesthesia and tracheal intubation. Metoclopramide shows a trend towards decrease in IOP, though clinically insignificant. Therefore metoclopramide can be used to promote gastric emptying in patients with perforated eye injury.
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Comparative Study
A comparative study of the skeletal morphology of the temporo-mandibular joint of children and adults.
The skeletal morphology of the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) is constantly remodeled. ⋯ There are significant differences of TMJ skeletal morphology between children and adults.