Remifentanil patient controlled analgesia versus epidural analgesia in labour. A multicentre randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Contains fulltext : 109349.pdf (publisher's version ) (Open Access)ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Pain relief during labour is a topic of major interest in the Netherlands. Epidural analgesia is considered to be the most effective method of pain
Albert Dahan+48 more
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A prospective, multicentre, observational cohort study of analgesia and outcome after pneumonectomy [PDF]
Background Meta-analysis and systematic reviews of epidural compared with paravertebral blockade analgesia techniques for thoracotomy conclude that although the analgesia is comparable, paravertebral blockade has a better short-term side-effect profile ...
Berry, C.+28 more
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Remifentanilo vs. analgesia epidural para el manejo del dolor agudo relacionado con el trabajo de parto. Revisión sistemática y meta-análisis [PDF]
ResumenIntroducciónEl remifentanilo presenta un perfil farmacológico atractivo para definirse como analgesia obstétrica, dada la necesidad de una técnica de empleo masivo, con similares beneficios y satisfacción que la analgesia epidural.ObjetivoEvaluar ...
Cardona, Angélica María+5 more
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Epidural abscess after multiple lumbar punctures for labour epidural catheter placement. [PDF]
Epidural catheterization is routinely used by anaesthesiologists to provide labour and post-operative analgesia. In most cases, catheter placement is without serious side effects and uneventful.
Liu, Hong, Tumber, Sundeep S
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Post-Pancreatoduodenectomy Outcomes and Epidural Analgesia: A 5-Year Single Institution Experience [PDF]
Introduction Optimal pain control post-pancreatoduodenectomy is a challenge. Epidural analgesia (EDA) is increasingly utilized despite inherent risks and unclear effects on outcomes.
Ceppa, Eugene P.+8 more
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A systematic review of therapeutic interventions to reduce acute and chronic post-surgical pain after amputation, thoracotomy or mastectomy [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Perioperative neuropathic pain is under-recognized and often undertreated. Chronic pain may develop after any routine surgery, but it can have a far greater incidence after amputation, thoracotomy or mastectomy.
Ibarra M.M.+3 more
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Benefits of thoracic epidural analgesia in patients undergoing an open posterior component separation for abdominal herniorrhaphy [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: The implementation of open posterior component separation (PCS) surgery has led to improved outcomes for complex hernias. While the PCS technique has been shown to decrease recurrence rates, and provide a feasible option to repair hernias ...
Sellers, Austin
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Epidural Analgesia Decreases Narcotic Requirements in Low Level Spina Bifida Patients Undergoing Urologic Laparotomy for Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel [PDF]
Purpose Concern of anatomical anomalies and worsening neurologic symptoms has prevented widespread use of epidural catheters in patients with low level spina bifida (LLSB). We hypothesize that thoracic epidural placement in the T9-T10 interspace is safe
Cain, Mark P.+6 more
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Combination of magnesium sulphate and ropivacaine epidural analgesia for hip arthroplasty in dogs [PDF]
The aim of this study was to determine whether lumbosacral epidural administration of magnesium sulphate added to ropivacaine prolongs and improves perioperative analgesia, without adverse effects on motor block duration or hind limb neurological ...
Adami, C, Lardonea, E, Peironea, B
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Limitations of the use of pressure waves to verify correct epidural needle position in dogs [PDF]
The use of pressure waves to confirm the correct position of the epidural needle has been described in several domestic species and proposed as a valid alternative to standard methods, namely, control radiographic exam and fluoroscopy. The object of this
Adami, C, Bergadano, A, Spadavecchia, C
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