Articles: nerve-block.
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Meta Analysis
The efficacy of dexamethasone on pain management for knee arthroscopy: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The impact of dexamethasone on pain management for knee arthroscopy remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the influence of dexamethasone for knee arthroscopy. ⋯ Dexamethasone supplementation has importantly positive influence on pain control for knee arthroscopy.
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J Craniomaxillofac Surg · Apr 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialThe benefit of bilateral inferior alveolar nerve block in managing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after mandibular osteotomy.
The purpose of our study was to evaluate the benefit of bilateral inferior alveolar nerve block (BIANB) in managing postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting and opioid and antiemetic consumption in mandibular osteotomy. ⋯ The use of BIANB in BSSO improved postoperative patient comfort in terms of PONV and pain. Furthermore, it led to a decrease in opioid consumption. In conclusion, it is an additional therapeutic means of improving patients' postoperative comfort.
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Case Reports
Erector spinae plane block using clonidine as an adjuvant for excision of chest wall tumor in a pediatric patient.
Erector spinae plane block has been described to manage post-thoracotomy pain. It is a simple block and shown to be provide effective analgesia. ⋯ In this case, we describe a case of chest wall tumor excision in a child who received clonidine in addition to local anesthetic for the erector spinae plane block. This provided long lasting and effective postoperative analgesia and may be considered to prolong the analgesia achieved with erector spinae plane block.