Maximum effective volume of 0.25% ropivacaine for preventing hemidiaphragmatic paralysis in 90% of patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy: a biased coin up-and-down sequential allocation trial for ultrasound-guided superior trunk block [PDF]
Background Compared to interscalene block (ISB), the superior trunk block (STB) lowers the incidence of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis (HDP) without compromising analgesic efficacy, making it a valuable alternative.
Kai Wang +4 more
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Determination of the MEC90 of Oxycodone for Preventing Perioperative Shivering in Pregnant Patients Undergoing Caesarean Delivery with Neuraxial Anaesthesia: A Biased-Coin up-and-Down Sequential Allocation Trial [PDF]
Xinlei Lu,1,* Kaiyu Chen,1,2,* Ye Xuan,1,2 Mengting Shen,1,2 Weiping Lei,1 Yaqin Huang,1 Jianliang Sun1 1Department of Anaesthesiology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, People’s ...
Lu X +6 more
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Minimum effective concentration 90 (EC90) of ropivacaine for Femoral nerve block: A biased-coin up-and-down sequential method study [PDF]
Background and Aims: The femoral nerve (FN) is commonly blocked using ropivacaine to provide postoperative analgesia after knee surgery. However, the minimal required concentration has not yet been defined.
Ahmed M. Taha +5 more
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Determination of optimal combined doses of oral midazolam and intranasal dexmedetomidine for use in pediatric magnetic resonance imaging [PDF]
Background Sedation is often required for infant and preschool children to obtain clear magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This study was designed to determine the 95% effective dose (ED95) of oral midazolam (MID) and intranasal dexmedetomidine (DEX) in ...
Yaoqin Hu +5 more
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90% minimum effective concentration of ropivacaine for ultrasound-guided supra-inguinal fascia Iliaca compartment block for postoperative analgesia following total hip arthroplasty: a dose-finding study [PDF]
Background The ultrasound-guided supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block (S-FICB) is a widely utilized regional anesthesia technique for postoperative pain management following total hip arthroplasty.
Yanping Zhang +3 more
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Determination of the 90% Effective Dose of Remimazolam Continuous Infusion for Preventing Emergence Delirium in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Adenoidectomy or Adenotonsillectomy with Sevoflurane: A Biased Coin Up-and-Down Sequential Trial Design [PDF]
Zhong-Sai Yang, Ding Li, Yu Jiang, Fei Xiao, Hai-Ya Yan Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Women and Children’s Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Fei Xiao, Department of Anesthesiology ...
Yang ZS, Li D, Jiang Y, Xiao F, Yan HY
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A Prospective Randomized Dose-Finding Study of Intrathecal Opioids for Postoperative Analgesia After Minimally Invasive Colorectal Operation [PDF]
Objective: To determine the optimal dose of intrathecal morphine and hydromorphone in patients undergoing minimally invasive colorectal operation for postoperative analgesia. Patients and Methods: The study was a double-blinded clinical dosing trial that
Patrice A. Vinsard, MD +11 more
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Background and Purpose: The prevalence of elderly patients prompts anesthesiologists to determine the optimal dose of medication due to the altered pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of this population.
Liangchao Qu +7 more
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ED95 of remimazolam in nasal administration for attenuating preoperative anxiety in children
BackgroundPreoperative anxiety often prevails in children at higher levels than adults, which is a common impediment for surgeons and anesthesiologists. It is of great necessity to explore an appropriate medication to improve this situation. Remimazolam,
Xiang Long +6 more
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Commentary: Determination of the 95% effective dose of remimazolam tosylate in anesthesia induction inhibits endotracheal intubation response in senile patients [PDF]
Peipei Sun +4 more
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