Pain physician
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Meta Analysis
Impact of Ketamine on Pain Management in Cesarean Section: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
The pain control effect of ketamine versus control in women during cesarean operation is not well determined. ⋯ Ketamine, cesarean section, randomized controlled trials, meta-analysis.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Sacral Roots Improves the Success Rate of Superior Hypogastric Plexus Neurolysis in Controlling Pelvic and Perineal Cancer Pain.
Superior hypogastric plexus neurolytic (SHP-N) block is the mainstay management for pelvic cancer pain of visceral origin when oral opioids fail due to inefficacy or intolerance to side effects. Unfortunately, SHP-N has the potential to control pelvic pain in 62%-72% of patients at best, because chronic pelvic pain may assume additional characteristics other than visceral. ⋯ SHP-N combined with PRF of the sacral roots (S2, 3, 4) provided a better analgesic effect than SHP-N alone for patients with chronic pelvic and perineal pain related to pelvic cancer.
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Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) can only relieve mechanical compression but cannot directly reduce the inflammatory reaction of the adjacent nerve root, which contributes to persistent pain and physical disabilities postoperatively. Numerous studies have explored the application of epidural steroids after an open lumbar discectomy in relieving pain by reducing local inflammatory reactions and further peridural scar formation. ⋯ Endoscopic lumbar discectomy, lumbar disc herniation, steroids, nerve root block, gelatin sponge.
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Meperidine, a synthetic opioid, has a rapid onset and short duration of action. Mounting evidence has challenged meperidine's analgesic benefits, and concerns have been raised about its safety profile. Despite recommendations to restrict the prescription of meperidine, the drug remains frequently used. ⋯ Acute postoperative pain, adverse effects, labor analgesia, meperidine, pethidine.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy of Hyalase Hydrodissection in the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled, Clinical Trial.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy, which results from median nerve compression. A lot of nonsurgical modalities are available for the management of mild to moderate situations. Local Hyalase hydrodissection (HD) of the entrapped median nerve could offer a desirable sustained symptom alleviation. ⋯ Carpal tunnel syndrome, Hyalase, median nerve hydrodissection.