ABSTRACT Background The POOL study explored intrapartum water immersion and associated maternal and neonatal outcomes at 26 UK sites 2015–2022. Methods Retrospective and prospective data captured in electronic maternity and neonatal UK National Health Service (NHS) information systems. Analysis—(a) proportions of women using and factors associated with
Julia Sanders +15 more
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Treatment approaches in posthypoxic myoclonus: A narrative review with expert opinion
Abstract Acute posthypoxic myoclonus (PHM) is a neurological complication that typically emerges within 12–48 h following cardiac arrest, often in comatose patients. It can present as generalized, multifocal, or focal myoclonus and has traditionally been associated with poor prognosis.
Marina Romozzi +7 more
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Background The aims of this study were to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of continuous intravenous administration of remifentanil in mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Matsuyuki Doi +6 more
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Remifentanil post-conditioning attenuates cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injury via κ or δ opioid receptor activation [PDF]
Background: Ischemic pre- or post-conditioning of the heart has been shown to involve opioid receptors. Remifentanil, an ultra-short-acting selective μ opioid receptor agonist in clinical use, pre-conditions the rat heart against ischemia-reperfusion ...
Irwin, MG, Jiang, LL, Li, R, Wong, GTC
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Physiological and behavioural effects of continuous remifentanil‐xylazine administration in donkeys
Abstract Background Remifentanil and xylazine are used as continuous infusions to facilitate standing surgery in horses. Their use for this purpose has not been reported in donkeys. Objectives To evaluate the behavioural, sedative, and cardiorespiratory effects of continuous intravenous infusion of remifentanil and xylazine in donkeys. Study Design Non‐
Kássia Fernanda Araújo Damasceno +6 more
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Intravenous remifentanil versus epidural ropivacaine with sufentanil for labour analgesia: a retrospective study. [PDF]
Remifentanil with appropriate pharmacological properties seems to be an ideal alternative to epidural analgesia during labour. A retrospective cohort study was undertaken to assess the efficacy and safety of remifentanil intravenous patient-controlled ...
Rong Lin +5 more
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A Comparison of the Recovery Characteristics between Propofol-remifentil and Sevoflurane-remifentail Anesthesia for Total Thyroidectomy [PDF]
ObjectivesThis study was investigated the recovery characteristics of propofol-remifentanil and sevoflurane-remifentanil anesthesia for total thyroidectomy MethodsEighty patients in ASA physical status 1 and 2 scheduled for total thyroidectomy were ...
Dong Hee Kang +7 more
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Beating heart coronary surgery and renal function: a prospective randomised study (Presented at 18th Spring Meeting of the Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists: Selected abstracts, Cambridge, UK. 22 June 2001) [PDF]
Introduction Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is widely regarded as an important contributor to renal failure, a well recognised complication, following coronary artery surgery (CABG).
A Tang +6 more
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Background There are limited data regarding the efficacy and safety of remifentanil sedation for diagnostic bronchoscopy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of remifentanil by comparing it with those of conventional ...
Hyun Lee, Yeong Hun Choe, Seungyong Park
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the appropriate treatments for many neuropsychiatric patients, especially those with mood disorders. Short-term complications of ECT include agitation and postictal.
Faezeh Heidarbeigi +3 more
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