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Effects of lidocaine and esmolol infusions on hemodynamic changes, analgesic requirement, and recovery in laparoscopic cholecystectomy operations

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: We compared the effects of lidocaine and esmolol infusions on intraoperative hemodynamic changes, intraoperative and postoperative analgesic requirements, and recovery in laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery. METHODS: The first group (n = 30) received IV lidocaine infusions at a r...

Integrated oncology and palliative care: five years experience at the National Cancer Institute of Mexico

Salud pública Méx; 58 (2), 2016
Abstract Under the national plan for addressing cancer, prevention and detection play important roles. However, the cost of treatments and late diagnosis represent a significant burden on health services. At the National Cancer Institute, more than half of patients present with tumors in advanced stages,...

Modelo de cuidado analgésico pós-operatório: monitorização pelo método visual em unidade de recuperação

Rev. AMRIGS; 60 (2), 2016
Objetivo: Reportar resultados de protocolo específico de tratamento da dor em toracotomia. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo por 12 meses, com acompanhamento de pacientes submetidos à ressecção pulmonar. Analgesia foi realizada com cateter peridural e bloqueio intercostal no transoperatório, morfina e an...

Initial approach to patients with acute lower back pain

Summary Low back pain is in one of the most common reasons for seeking medical care in emergency care units, and also the second most common cause of work absenteeism. The recognition of red flags for serious diseases such as tumors and fractures, through proper history-taking and clinical examination, i...

Infiltración con corticoides para la capsulitis adhesiva del hombro
Infiltration with corticosteroids for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder

Efecto terapéutico de las aguas mineromedicinales en el tratamiento de la gingivoestomatitis herpética aguda
Therapeutic effect of medicinal mineral needles in the treatment of acute herpetic gingivostomatitis

Rev. cuba. enferm; 32 (1), 2016
Introducción: el empleo de las aguas con fines curativos, se remonta a épocas tempranas en la evolución del hombre. Objetivo: determinar el efecto terapéutico de aguas mineromedicinales en el tratamiento de gingivoestomatitis herpética aguda. Métodos: estudio analítico cuasiexperimental, en el Pol...

Comparison of tramadol and lornoxicam in intravenous regional anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (1), 2016
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Tourniquet pain is one of the major obstacles for intravenous regional anesthesia. We aimed to compare tramadol and lornoxicam used in intravenous regional anesthesia as regards their effects on the quality of anesthesia, tourniquet pain and postoperative pain as well. METHODS:...

Treatment of patients with painful blind eye using stellate ganglion block

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (1), 2016
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: management of pain in painful blind eyes is still a challenge. Corticosteroids and hypotensive agents, as well as evisceration and enucleation, are some of the strategies employed so far that are not always effective and, depending on the strategy, cause a deep emotional shock ...

Beneficial effects of methanolic extract of Indigofera linnaei Ali. on the inflammatory and nociceptive responses in rodent models

Braz. j. pharm. sci; 52 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Indigofera linnaei Ali. (Tamil Name: Cheppu Nerinjil) belongs to the family Fabaceae, used for the treatment of various ailments in the traditional system of medicine. In the present study, the beneficial effects of methanol extract of whole plant of I. linnaei (MEIL) were evaluated on inflammat...

Comparison of totally tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy for kidney stones: a randomized, clinical trial

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 49 (4), 2016
This study aimed to compare the totally tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy techniques regarding their rates of success and complications in patients with kidney stones. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups. Forty-four patients (24 men; mean age: 50.40...