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Uncategorized Published - 12 October, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
The Effect of Low-Dose Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant to Levobupivacaine in Patients Undergoing Vitreoretinal Surgery Under Sub-Tenon’s Block Anesthesia

Anesth Analg. 2015 Sept Authors: Ghali AM et al BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the motor and sensory block durations and the postoperative analgesic effects of adding dexmedetomidine to levobupivacaine for sub-Tenon’s block anesthesia in patients undergoing vitreoretinal surgery. Motor and sensory block durations were considered as a primary end point. METHODS: Sixty ASA physical status I to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 October, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Stridor in Neonates After Using the Microcuff® and Uncuffed Tracheal Tubes: A Retrospective Review

Anesth Analg. 2015 Aug Authors: Sathyamoorthy M et al BACKGROUND: We conducted a retrospective chart review to determine the frequency of stridor and contributing factors after the use of Microcuff® and uncuffed tracheal tubes (TTs) in neonates. METHODS: All neonates in our neonatal intensive care unit whose airways were intubated between May 2011 and June 2012 were […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 October, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Continuous Spinal Analgesia for Labor and Delivery: An Observational Study with a 23-Gauge Spinal Catheter

Anesth Analg. 2015 Aug Authors: Tao W et al BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to assess postdural puncture headache, pain relief, motor blockade, and success rate of conversion to cesarean delivery anesthesia of a 23-gauge spinal catheter (Wiley Spinal®) for labor analgesia. METHODS: After insertion of the spinal catheter, intrathecal bupivacaine 2.5 mg was administered, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 October, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Surgical Site Infiltration for Pain Management After Open Total Abdominal Hysterectomy

Anesth Analg. 2015 Aug Authors: Gasanova I et al BACKGROUND: Surgical site infiltration and transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks are commonly used to improve pain relief after lower abdominal surgery. This randomized, observer-blinded study was designed to compare the analgesic efficacy of TAP blocks with surgical site infiltration in patients undergoing open total abdominal hysterectomy via a […]

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Uncategorized Published - 9 October, 2015    By - Dr Clemens
Effectiveness of Local Anesthetics in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2015 Aug;25(4):317-20 Authors: Souto MM et al BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard for gallstone disease. Postoperative pain still is considerable and may prevent early discharge. METHODS: A randomized controlled blind clinical trial was designed for all patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The groups were control (group A), preincisional trocar wound infiltration […]

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