Aǧrı : Ağrı (Algoloji) Derneği'nin Yayın organıdır = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
[The comparison of epidural continuous infusion and epidural patient controlled bolus administration in labor analgesia].
We aimed to compare the efficacies of patient controlled bolus administration and continuous infusion of low dose Fentanyl and Levobupivacaine combination by epidural catheter during vaginal labor on mother, baby and the duration of labor. ⋯ Bolus administration of a basal dose that will keep the analgesia level constant and additional drugs administered upon patient requests will prevent pregnant women from experiencing a painful period, and will provide confidence and comfort to patients who need to ask for drugs according to their pain characteristics.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Pretreatment with a very low dose of intravenous esmolol reduces propofol injection pain.
Propofol causes considerable pain upon injection, although different methods and propofol formulations have been used to decrease this pain. We aimed to investigate the effect of i.v. esmolol pretreatment on propofol injection pain. ⋯ Pretreatment with low dose esmolol i.v. Seems to be effective in attenuating pain during propofol injection.
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Comparative Study
Spinal anesthesia for elective cesarean section is associated with shorter hospital stay compared to general anesthesia.
This prospective study aims to compare maternal and neonatal effects of spinal and general anesthesia for elective cesarean section. ⋯ Spinal anesthesia, when compared to general anesthesia shortens postoperative hospital stay with early return of gastrointestinal functions in elective cesarean section.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
[A comparison of the effects of intraoperative tramadol and ketamine usage for postoperative pain relief in patients undergoing tonsillectomy].
We aimed to compare the effects of ketamine and tramadol administered intraoperatively on postoperative pain and analgesic demand in children undergoing tonsillectomy operations. ⋯ Postoperative pain was effectively managed using 2 mg.kg-1 tramadol and 0.5 mg.kg-1 ketamine in pediatric tonsillectomies.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
[Concomitant use of strong and weak opioids in the management of chronic cancer pain].
Our aim was to search whether the addition of Tramadol affected treatment when a dose increase was needed before increasing the transdermal fentanyl (TDF) dose in cancer patients using TDF would have any advantages. ⋯ We found in our study that when TDF and tramadol are used together, TDF need is reduced and the pain management protocol is better tolerated by patients. Based on the results of our study, we suggest concomitant use of strong and weak opioids.