Revista española de anestesiología y reanimación
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Apr 2003
Case Reports[Continuous popliteal block with ropivacaine via a stimulant catheter for postoperative analgesia after foot surgery].
Three patients underwent foot surgery to correct hallux valgus and other toe deformities. Postoperative analgesia was provided by a sciatic nerve block in the popliteal fossa through a 21-gauge 64 mm needle and a 50 cm catheter connected to a nerve stimulator. ⋯ Hallux valgus surgery causes intense postoperative pain that can be prevented by a peripheral nerve block. A continuous popliteal block through a catheter equipped with a nerve stimulator is an easy technique that provides very good pain management after this type of surgery, with few undesirable side effects.
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Apr 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial Controlled Clinical Trial[Ephedrine shortens the onset of action of rocuronium but not atracurium].
Ephedrine increases blood flow to muscles and may shorten the onset of action of rocuronium and atracurium. ⋯ Premeditation with 10 mg of ephedrine decreases the time until onset of action of rocuronium but does not affect the timing of atracurium.