Regional anesthesia
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Regional anesthesia · May 1997
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe effect of head-down tilt position on arterial blood pressure after spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery.
The effect of the head-down tilt position after induction of spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery on blood pressure and level of sensory block was examined. ⋯ The head-down position is concluded to have no effect on the incidence of hypotension during spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery.
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Regional anesthesia · May 1997
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialUse of preincisional ketorolac in hernia patients: intravenous versus surgical site.
This study was designed to determine whether administration of ketorolac directly in the surgical site results in enhanced analgesia. ⋯ Ketorolac provides enhanced patient comfort when it is administered in the surgical site in patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair. It is recommended that clinicians add ketorolac to the local anesthetic solution in such patients.
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Regional anesthesia · May 1997
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialTramadol and beta-cyclodextrin piroxicam: effective multimodal balanced analgesia for the intra- and postoperative period.
This study was conducted to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of tramadol, an analgesic with both opioid and nonopioid actions (norepinephrine and serotonin pathways), with beta-cyclodextrin piroxicam, a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, in the perioperative setting. ⋯ The combination of tramadol and beta-cyclodextrin piroxicam provided better perioperative analgesia than tramadol alone.
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Regional anesthesia · May 1997
Case ReportsAnesthesia for cesarean delivery in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type II.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, an inherited connective tissue disease, is rarely seen in pregnancy. Presentation may be mild or severe, depending on which type of the syndrome the patient possesses. ⋯ In patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, it is important to be aware of which type is present and to be knowledgeable about and prepared for any potential complications.