Masui. The Japanese journal of anesthesiology
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Recently, single shot spinal anesthesia using local anesthetic and opiate has been thought to be an ideal anesthetic method for cesarean section. For single shot spinal anesthesia, it is important to administer appropriate dose of drugs. However, optimal regimen for cesarean section in Japanese parturients has not been well studied. ⋯ It is suggested that the studied regimen was valid for most of Japanese parturients.
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This prospective study was conducted to investigate the effects and complications of continuous peripheral nerve blocks after major orthopedic surgery using a catheter placed under ultrasound guidance. ⋯ Peripheral nerve block and catheter placement under ultrasound guidance may help manage postoperative analgesia after orthopedic surgery easily, reliably and safely.