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Early postoperative recovery after intracranial surgical procedures. Comparison of the effects of sevoflurane and desflurane

Acta cir. bras; 31 (9), 2016
ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To compared the effects of sevoflurane and desflurane on early anesthesia recovery in patients undergoing to craniotomy for intracranial lesions. METHODS: After IRB approval, the study included 50 patients aged 18-70 years who had ASA physical statuses of I-II and were scheduled for i...

Randomized double-blind clinical trial comparing two anesthetic techniques for ultrasound-guided transvaginal follicular puncture

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 14 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the anesthetic techniques using propofol and fentanyl versus midazolam and remifentanil associated with a paracervical block with lidocaine in performing ultrasound-guided transvaginal oocyte aspiration. Methods: A randomized double-blind clinical trial (#RBR-8kqqxh) perf...

Antibiotic prophylaxis in laparoscopic cholecistectomy: is it worth doing?

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 29 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Background: Elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy has very low risk for infectious complications, ranging the infection rate from 0.4% to 1.1%. Many surgeons still use routine antibiotic prophylaxis Aim: Evaluate the real impact of antibiotic prophylaxis in elective laparoscopic cholecystectom...

Effect of gabapentin pretreatment on myoclonus after etomidate: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (4), 2016
Abstract Aim: To evaluate the effects of three different doses of gabapentin pretreatment on the incidence and severity of myoclonic movements linked to etomidate injection. Method: One hundered patients, between 18 and 60 years of age and risk category American Society of Anesthesiologists I-II, with ...

The effect of sugammadex on postoperative cognitive function and recovery

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (4), 2016
Abstract Background and objective: Sugammadex is the first selective relaxant binding agent. When compared with neostigmine, following sugammadex administration patients wake earlier and have shorter recovery times. In this study, we hypothesized that fast and clear awakening in patients undergoing gene...

The effect of pheniramine on fentanyl-induced cough: a randomized, double blinded, placebo controlled clinical study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (4), 2016
Abstract Background and objectives: There are many studies conducted on reducing the frequency and severity of fentayl-induced cough during anesthesia induction. We propose that pheniramine maleate, an antihistaminic, may suppress this cough. We aim to observe the effect of pheniramine on fentanyl-induc...

Effect of preoperative gabapentin on pain intensity and development of chronic pain after carpal tunnel syndrome surgical treatment in women: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Säo Paulo med. j; 134 (4), 2016
ABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVES: Effective postoperative analgesia is important for reducing the incidence of chronic pain. This study evaluated the effect of preoperative gabapentin on postoperative analgesia and the incidence of chronic pain among patients undergoing carpal tunnel syndrome surgical t...

Efecto clínico del uso de probiótico en el tratamiento de la periodontitis crónica: ensayo clínico

Objetivo El objetivo de este ensayo clínico aleatorizado, doble ciego, de brazos paralelos y controlado por placebo fue evaluar el efecto clínico del consumo de Lactobacillus rhamnosus SP1 en un polvo de disolución oral, adicional a la terapia periodontal no quirúrgica. Material y método Cuarenta y ...

The effect of red grape seed extract on serum paraoxonase activity in patients with mild to moderate hyperlipidemia

Säo Paulo med. j; 134 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT: CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Red grape seed extract (RGSE) contains oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes as a class of flavonoids. These compounds are potent antioxidants and exert many health-promoting effects. This study aimed to determine the effects of RGSE on serum levels of triglycerides (TG...

A double-blinded randomized trial on growth and feeding tolerance with Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 in formula-fed preterm infants

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 92 (3), 2016
Abstract Objective: The use of probiotics is increasingly popular in preterm neonates, as they may prevent necrotizing enterocolitis sepsis and improve growth and feeding tolerance. There is only limited literature on Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 (S. boulardii) in preterm infants. Method: A prosp...