Impact of Dexmedetomidine Infusion during Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Randomised Controlled Trial [PDF]
Introduction: Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) requires a surgical field with minimal bleeding, and numerous pharmacological agents have been used to achieve this.
Sarita Fernandes+2 more
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The Minimum Alveolar Concentration of Sevoflurane for Respiratory Depression
Objective: to provide a rationale for a need to introduce the new constant — the minimum alveolar concentration for respiratory depression (MACrespiratory depression) and to determine its value. Subjects and methods.
V. V. Likhvantsev+4 more
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Comparative Analysis of Dexmedetomidine and Propofol Based Sedation Regimens on Anaesthetic Requirements in Cardiac Surgery with On-pump Cardiopulmonary Bypass [PDF]
Introduction: Dexmedetomidine is a selective α2 -agonist that has been successfully used as an anaesthetic adjuvant in cardiac surgery. Aim: To evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on intraoperative requirements of isoflurane and opioids for ...
Sheikh Ahmad Tufail+2 more
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Inhalable fucoidan microparticles combining two antitubercular drugs with potential application in pulmonary tuberculosis therapy [PDF]
The pulmonary delivery of antitubercular drugs is a promising approach to treat lung tuberculosis. This strategy not only allows targeting the infected organ instantly, it can also reduce the systemic adverse effects of the antibiotics. In light of that,
Ana Grenha+7 more
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Cognitive dysfunction following desflurane versus sevoflurane general anesthesia in elderly patients: a randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
UnlabelledAs life expectancy increases, more patients ≥65 years undergo general anesthesia. Anesthetic agents may contribute to postoperative cognitive dysfunction, and incidence may differ with anesthetic agents or intraoperative anesthesia depth ...
Allard, Martin+7 more
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HIF1A reduces acute lung injury by optimizing carbohydrate metabolism in the alveolar epithelium [PDF]
Background: While acute lung injury (ALI) contributes significantly to critical illness, it resolves spontaneously in many instances. The majority of patients experiencing ALI require mechanical ventilation.
Bonney, Megan+9 more
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Electroencephalogram of Healthy Horses During Inhaled Anesthesia. [PDF]
BackgroundPrevious study of the diagnostic validity of electroencephalography (EEG) to detect abnormalities in equine cerebral cortical function relied on the administration of various drugs for sedation, induction, and maintenance of general anesthesia ...
Aleman, MR+8 more
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Background It has been known that Dexmedetomidine pre-medication enhances the effects of volatile anesthetics, reduces the need of sevoflurane, and facilitates smooth extubation in anesthetized children.
Meiqin Di+9 more
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The sparing effects of tramadol and tramadol-lidocaine infusion on the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of sevoflurane in dogs as well as the entropy indices were investigated.
N. Thengchaisri, C. Mahidol
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The influence of natural pulmonary surfactant on the efficacy of siRNA-loaded dextran nanogels [PDF]
Aim: Topical administration of siRNA nanocarriers is a promising approach in the treatment of pulmonary disorders. Pulmonary surfactant, covering the entire alveolar surface of mammalian lungs, will be one of the first interfaces that siRNA nanocarriers ...
Braeckmans, Kevin+4 more
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