Middle East journal of anaesthesiology
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Feb 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialOptimal dose of hyperbaric bupivacaine 0.5% for unilateral spinal anesthesia during diagnostic knee arthroscopy.
To determine the dose of hyperbaric bupivacaine 0.5% required for unilateral spinal anesthesia during diagnostic knee arthroscopy. ⋯ Unilateral sensory and motor block can be achieved with doses of 5 mg and 7.5 mg hyperbaric bupivacaine 0.5% with a stable hemodynamic state. However, 7.5 mg of hyperbaric bupivacaine 0.5% was the dose required for adequate unilateral spinal anesthesia.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Feb 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA randomized evaluation of intravenous dexamethasone versus oral acetaminophen codeine in pediatric adenotonsillectomy: emergence agitation and analgesia.
Adenotonsillectomy is the most frequently performed ambulatory surgical procedure in children. Post operative agitation and inadequate pain control, for children undergoing adenotonsillectomy, can be a challenge. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of intravenous dexamethasone and oral acetaminophen codeine on emergence agitation and pain after adenotonsillectomy in children. ⋯ The results of this study suggest that the administration of intravenous dexamethasone (0.2 mg/kg) and oral acetaminophen codeine (20 mg/kg) thirty minutes before anesthesia can significantly decrease the incidence and severity of agitation but does not have an effect on postoperative pain.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Feb 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of the anesthetic effects of intrathecal levobupivacaine + fentanyl and bupivacaine + fentanyl during caesarean section.
Regional anesthesia techniques are increasingly preferred for caesarean section. The aim of the present study was to compare the anesthetic effects of levobupivacaine + fentanyl and bupivacaine + fentanyl on the mother and newborn during elective caesarean section under spinal anesthesia. ⋯ Time to sensory and maximum motor block was shorter in the bupivacaine + fentanyl group. On the other hand, a longer duration of analgesia was achieved in the levobupivacaine + fentanyl group. Although levobupivacaine is a novel drug, it is a good alternative for bupivacaine.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Feb 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparative study between I-gel, a new supraglottic airway device, and classical laryngeal mask airway in anesthetized spontaneously ventilated patients.
To compare two different supraglottic airway devices, the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) and the I-gel, regarding easiness of insertion of the device, leak pressure, gastric insufflation, end tidal CO2, oxygen saturation, hemodynamic and postoperative complications in anesthetized, spontaneously ventilated adult patients performing different non-emergency surgical procedures. ⋯ Both LMA and I-gel do not cause any significant alteration in the hemodynamic status of the patients, end tidal CO2, and SPO2. The postoperative complications were not significantly different except nusea and vomiting was statistically significant higher in LMAgroup(P 0.032). among both LMA and I-gel patients. Insertion of I-gel was significantly easier and more rapid than insertion of LMA. Leak pressure was significantly higher with I-gel than LMA and thus incidence of gastric insufflation was significantly lower with I-gel.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Feb 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Controlled Clinical TrialHemodynamic effects of dexmedetomidine--fentanyl vs. nalbuphine--propofol in plastic surgery.
Dexmedetomidine has demonstrated to be useful in several clinical fields due to its respiratory safety and cardiovascular stability. We undertook this study to determine its usefulness in plastic surgery. Sixty patients were divided into two parallel groups. A group received dexmedetomidine--fentanyl and the comparison group received nalbuphine--propofol, both with same dose of midazolam. Blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen saturation were determined during the preoperative, intraoperative and recuperation periods. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine shows the same cardiovascular stability but with absence of respiratory depression.