Posterior transversus abdominis plane block continues to reduce pain scores and opioid consumption at up to 48 hours, though with lesser magnitude.
Peri-operative systemic magnesium reduces postoperative pain and opioid consumption, although it is of uncertain clinical significance.
The Proseal LMA achieves higher oropharyngeal leak pressure and tidal volumes than does the LMA Supreme during elective laparoscopic cholecsystectomy.
Nitrous oxide use in non-cardiac surgery does not increase the risk of death, cardiovascular complications or wound infection.
Dexamethasone added to bupivacaine significantly prolongs the duration of interscalene analgesia and motor blockade.
Magnesium sulphate halves the risk of eclampsia in pre-eclamptic pregnant women without significant adverse effect.
Use of absorbable sutures for simple laceration repair in the ED results in comparable 3 month cosmetic outcome to non-absorbable sutures.
Xenon anaesthesia is feasible and non-inferior to sevoflurane anaesthesia for coronary artery bypass surgery.
Ondansetron may reduce the analgesic effect of acetaminophen/paracetamol.
A Global Rating Scale used for paediatric anaesthesia emergency simulation is a reliable and feasible indicator of readiness for independent practice.
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