JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Haemodynamic response of intravenous tramadol and intravenous morphine during laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation.
To compare the haemodynamic response of equipotent analgesic doses of morphine and tramadol to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation. ⋯ Morphine is a better drug as compared to tramadol for attenuation of laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation response.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Effect of single dose magnesium on arrhythmias in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.
To evaluate the safety and role of prophylactic administration of magnesium in preventing arrhythmias. ⋯ Low magnesium levels were noticed in the placebo group after cardiopulmonary bypass and although prophylactic administration of magnesium sulphate was relatively safe but significant benefit on prevention of arrhythmias could not be attained.
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To assess the complinance of anaesthetists towards gloving on shifting the patients to post anaesthesia care unit and hand hygiene before leaving the PACU. ⋯ Implementation of hand hygiene policy and education has positive effects among anaesthetists. Compliance to the policy remained above fifty percent. In order to further improve the situation continuous education and definitive administration measures of hand hygiene practices are suggested.