Revista española de anestesiología y reanimación
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We review the results of 312 cases of sciatic nerve blockade in the poplitea fossa for surgery of the dorsal foot. An atraumatic, insulated needle connected to a neurostimulator was used to make a single puncture using a posterior approach. The anesthetic was 1% mepivacaine (4-5 mg/kg-1). ⋯ Time of analgesia was 6 h 15 min (range 3-16 h). No complications or sequelae were recorded. We conclude that the technique is highly effective and comfortable for patients, as it requires only one puncture and gives good postoperative analgesia with no major side effects.
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Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim · Jan 1996
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial[Prolactinemia in children anesthetized with propofol].
To assess the relation between plasma levels of prolactin and spontaneous movements in children anesthetized with propofol and to compare the prolactin endocrine response for 2 different techniques of anesthetic maintenance. ⋯ Increase in prolactin is unrelated to spontaneous movements, which are attributable to low induction dose. Differences in prolactin plasma levels are not related to anesthetic technique.