Saudi Med J
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparative assessment of induction efficacy of propofol preparations.
To compare the hypnotic effects (using Bispectral Index [BIS]), hemodynamic parameters, injection pain and quality of anesthesia during induction of anesthesia of the 3 commercial propofol preparations (Abbott Propofol, Abbott Laboratories), Pofol (Dongkook Pharm. Co. Ltd.), and Propofol 1% Fresenius (Fresenius Kabi). ⋯ Abbott Propofol, Pofol and Propofol 1% Fresenius have similar effects on anesthesia induction quality and the cost should be taken into consideration when choosing the type of commercial formulation propofol emulsions.
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To evaluate the efficacy of bronchial arteriography and bronchial artery embolization (BAE) in the management of massive hemoptysis in a developing Asian country. ⋯ Bronchial artery embolization is an effective method for management of massive hemoptysis in developing countries and has a low complication rate.