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Comparison between subarachnoid morphine and femoral nerve block for analgesia after knee ligament reconstruction: a randomized clinical trial

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (6), 2020
Abstract Background and objectives There are no consensus of the ideal technique to provide analgesia in knee ligament reconstructions. The aim of this study was to compare the intensity of postoperative pain in these patients under different modalities of analgesia. Method Randomized and controlled cl...

Guiding opioid-free intravenous antinociception with the Analgesia Nociception Index: a case report

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (6), 2020
Abstract Background: Opioid-free anesthesia decreases the incidence of opioid adverse events, but its optimal antinociceptive depth has not been clearly defined. Personalizing intraoperative opioid-free infusions with a nociception monitor may be the solution. Case report: We describe the feasibility a...

Systematic review with meta-analysis: lubiprostone efficacy on the treatment of patients with constipation

Arq. gastroenterol; 57 (4), 2020
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Lubiprostone is a type 2 chloride channel activator that has been shown to be efficacious and safe in the treatment for chronic constipation. OBJECTIVE: To systematically review randomized clinical trials (RCTs) assessing efficacy of lubiprostone for patients with chronic idiopat...

Opioid-free general anesthesia and induced recovery from anesthesia in a patient with myotonic dystrophy type-1: a case report

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (6), 2020
Abstract Myotonic dystrophy type-1 (Steinert disease) is an autosomal dominant, progressive multisystem disease in which myotonic crisis can be triggered by several factors including pain, emotional stress, hypothermia, shivering, and mechanical or electrical stimulation. In this report, dexmedetomidine-...

Pharmacological treatment of central neuropathic pain: consensus of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 78 (11), 2020
ABSTRACT Background: Central neuropathic pain (CNP) is often refractory to available therapeutic strategies and there are few evidence-based treatment options. Many patients with neuropathic pain are not diagnosed or treated properly. Thus, consensus-based recommendations, adapted to the available drugs...

Experiencia en la práctica clínica real de la efectividad y la tolerabi- lidad de tapentadol de liberación prolongada para el tratamiento de dolor crónico postraumático producido por accidentes de trabajo

Dolor; 30 (72), 2020
Se llevó a cabo un estudio observacional para analizar si tapentadol de liberación prolongada (LP) puede considerarse un tratamiento de primera línea para pacientes con dolor crónico postraumático (DCPT). Métodos: Se presenta una serie de casos de la práctica clínica real de pacientes con DCPT pr...

Avaliação do acompanhamento farmacoterapêutico de idosos hospitalizados em uso de analgésicos opioides
Evaluation of the pharmacotherapeutic follow-up of the hospitalized elderly in the use of opioid analgesics

Objetivos: Identificar resultados do acompanhamento farmacoterapêutico de idosos hospitalizados em uso de analgésicos opioides. Métodos: Realizou-se um estudo descritivo e retrospectivo, integrado a um Programa de Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde do Idoso. Os critérios para encaminhamento ao s...

Lista de medicamentos esenciales para el manejo de pacientes que ingresan a unidades de cuidados intensivos con sospecha o diagnóstico confirmado de COVID-19

En el transcurso de la pandemia de COVID-19, numerosos países, de ingresos bajos, medianos y alto, han visto agotadas sus reservas de medicamentos esenciales necesarios para el manejo de los pacientes con COVID-19 en las unidades de cuidados intensivos (UCI). El plan de preparación para emergencias san...

Transdermal buprenorphine for acute postoperative pain: a systematic review

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (4), 2020
Background and objectives: Postoperative pain is still a major concern in several surgical procedures. Multimodal analgesia is best for postoperative pain management; however, opioid therapy is still the main treatment for pain after surgical procedures. Transdermal buprenorphine is a partial µ-agonist ...

Definición de caso COVID-19: ¿Debe ser la misma para el adulto mayor?
COVID-19 case fefinition: should it be the same for the older adult?