Articles: nerve-block.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Jan 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialAn assessment of the value of rectus sheath block for postlaparoscopic pain in gynecologic surgery.
To compare the effect of the bilateral rectus sheath block (BRSB) by bupivacaine in decreasing postlaparoscopic pain with the intraperitoneal (IP) and intraincisional (II) use of this drug. ⋯ Bilateral rectus sheath block can effectively decrease postlaparoscopic pain at 6 and 10 hours after the operation when compared with IP and II use of bupivacaine.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Jan 2005
Case ReportsUnilateral bronchospasm following interpleural analgesia with bupivacaine.
The interpleural block (IPB) is a relatively safe procedure and is commonly practised to provide analgesia. A local anaesthetic injected into the interpleural space spreads widely to block various neural structures. ⋯ In addition, unilateral reduction of intercostal muscle tone with consequential selective reduction of the functional residual capacity of that lung may also mimic airflow obstruction. We report a case of unilateral bronchospasm encountered following IPB.
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Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech · Jan 2005
Comparative Study[Forefoot surgery under regional anesthesia].
The aim of this study is to present the method of lower limb peripheral nerve block for forefoot surgery and, in comparison with other methods, to evaluate the results in terms of postoperative analgesia and postoperative complications. ⋯ Regional anesthesia for forefoot surgery, if the anesthetic is well administered, is one of the options associated with minimal risks. It apparently reduces complications of wound healing, when compared with infiltration anesthesia. It can be used in situations where general anesthesia would put the patient at risk. It also has a pronounced analgesic effect that persists well after surgery and provides better postoperative comfort for the patient. Key words: lower limb, peripheral nerve block, forefoot surgery.
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Journal of anesthesia · Jan 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialIs penile block better than caudal epidural block for postcircumcision analgesia?
To compare caudal and penile block for post-operative analgesia in children undergoing circumcision with respect to efficacy, complication rates, and parental satisfaction. ⋯ Penile and caudal block are equally effective for postcircumcision analgesia and neither is associated with serious complications. Anesthesiologist preference should be the deciding factor in choosing one technique over the other.