Middle East journal of anaesthesiology
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Oct 2008
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyAttenuation of cardiovascular responses to laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation--intravenous sufentanil vs pethidine.
The study was undertaken to compare the effects of small doses of sufentanil or pethidine on cardiovascular responses induced by tracheal intubation. ⋯ If adequate timing in opioid administration is warranted according to the time to peak effect of each opioid drug, small doses of sufentanil or pethidine could provide effective control of the inotropic response induced by laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Oct 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialHypertonic saline 5% vs. lactated ringer for resuscitating patients in hemorrhagic shock.
Though hypertonic and isotonic crystalloids are used nowadays in resuscitating patients in hemorrhagic shock, yet there is no sufficient data in support of either. The aim of this study was to compare the hemodynamic effects of hypertonic saline 5% and lactated ringer solutions when used for the resuscitation of patients in hemorrhagic shock. ⋯ Both hyper and isotonic crystalloid solutions can improve hemodynamic status and the blood gas measurements, similarly; however, lactated ringer is a more potent solution in improving tissue oxygenation.