Articles: analgesia.
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Observational Study
Effect of different concentrations of sufentanil combined with ropivacaine on epidural fever during labor: A single-center retrospective study.
Labor epidural analgesia (LEA) is associated with increased maternal body temperature; however, the responsible mechanism is unknown. Recent studies suggest that changes in EA affect the incidence of fever and that epidural sufentanil supplementation enhances analgesia and reduces the amount of local anesthetic. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different concentrations of sufentanil combined with ropivacaine on intrapartum fever during delivery. ⋯ EA may increase the risk of intrapartum epidural-associated fever. Compared with the 0.4 µg/mL sufentanil group, the 0.2 µg/mL sufentanil group can provide better analgesia and improve maternal fever. These retrospective results highlighted the importance of prospective and mechanistic studies of maternal fever associated with intraspinal analgesia.
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Observational Study
Development and validation of an assessment tool for adult simulated ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca block: a prospective monocentric study.
Fascia iliaca block (FIB) is an effective technique for analgesia. While FIB using ultrasound is preferred, there is no current standardised training technique or assessment scale. We aimed to create a valid and reliable tool to assess ultrasound-guided FIB. ⋯ This assessment scale was found to be valid, reliable and able to identify different levels of experience with ultrasound-guided FIB.