Intraarticular Tramadol-Bupivacaine Combination Prolongs the Duration of Postoperative Analgesia After Outpatient Arthroscopic Knee Surgery [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Intraarticular (IA) local anesthetics are often used for the management and prevention of pain after arthroscopic knee surgery. Recently, IA tramadol was also used for the management of these patients.
Baraka, Anis+6 more
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Background Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) accounts for 9–27% of all strokes worldwide and is associated with high mortality and disability. The main causes include vascular malformations, small- and large-vessel angiopathies, and coagulation ...
Gianluigi Morello+30 more
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Trauma and acute care surgeons report prescribing less opioids over time. [PDF]
IntroductionConfronted with the opioid epidemic, surgeons must play a larger role to reduce risk of opioid abuse while managing acute pain. Having a better understanding of the beliefs and practices of trauma and acute care surgeons regarding discharge ...
Anderson, Jamie E+2 more
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Lejun Gao,1,* Huaixin Mu,2,* Yun Lin,1 Qingping Wen,1,3 Peng Gao1 1Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People’s Republic of China; 2Emergency Department, Shenyang Children’s Hospital ...
Gao L, Mu H, Lin Y, Wen Q, Gao P
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Leftover opioids following adult surgical procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background US opioid prescribing and use escalated over the last two decades, with parallel increases in opioid misuse, opioid-related deaths, and concerns about diversion. Postoperatively prescribed opioids contribute to these problems.
Lori Schirle+6 more
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The Efficacy of Peripheral Opioid Antagonists in Opioid-Induced Constipation and Postoperative Ileus: A Systematic Review of the Literature. [PDF]
Opioid-induced constipation has a negative impact on quality of life for patients with chronic pain and can affect more than a third of patients. A related but separate entity is postoperative ileus, which is an abnormal pattern of gastrointestinal ...
Baratta, Jaime L.+5 more
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Transversus abdominis plane block reduces remifentanil and propofol consumption, evaluated by closed-loop titration guided by bispectral index. [PDF]
The present prospective, randomized, double-blind study aimed to determine the impact of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block on propofol and remifentanil consumption, when administered by closed-loop titration guided by processed ...
Jiang, Mei-Ru+7 more
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Suture-method versus Through-the-needle Catheters for Continuous Popliteal-sciatic Nerve Blocks: A Randomized Clinical Trial. [PDF]
BACKGROUND:The basic perineural catheter design has changed minimally since inception, with the catheter introduced through or over a straight needle. The U.S.
Abanobi, Maryann U+11 more
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Incidence and predisposing factors of cognitive disorders following off-pump coronary artery bypasses graft surgery [PDF]
Patients and Methods: A total of 171 patients who had undergone off-pump CABG without any history of psychiatric disorders were enrolled. Samples were selected according to a purposive sampling method.
Fathi, M.+6 more
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Caregivers’ role regarding managing postoperative pain of hospitalised children (0–3 years)
Background: Acute postoperative pain is a common surgical symptom affecting 40% - 80% of patients. Postoperative pain produces much distress in children. Effective postoperative pain management is a human right. Various stakeholders, including caregivers,
Sylvia Oger Ofosu-Dwamena+3 more
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