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Comparison of two supraglottic airway devices on postoperative sore throat in children: a prospective randomized controlled trial

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (3), 2020
Abstract Background and objective: Sore throat is well recognized complaint after receiving general anesthesia. This study is conducted to compare the severity and frequency of postoperative sore throat in children undergoing elective surgery, following the use of Ambu laryngeal mask airway or I-gel®, ...

The effect of low dose ionizing radiation exposure on dynamic thiol-disulfide homeostasis and ischemia modified albumin levels: an observational study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (3), 2020
Abstract Background: The primary objective of this study was to investigate the effect of low dose ionizing radiation exposure on thiol/disulfide homeostasis and ischemia modified albumin levels. The secondary objective is to compare thiol/disulfide homeostasis and ischemia modified albumin levels among...

The effect of thoracic paravertebral block on seroma reduction in breast surgery - a randomized controlled trial

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (3), 2020
Abstract Background: Increasing number of patients are being operated because of breast cancer. Seroma is the most common problem that occurs after surgery that increases morbidity. For postoperative pain management, Thoracic Paravertebral Block (TPVB) has long been considered the gold standard techniqu...

Factores de riesgo de recién nacidos con bajo peso en gestantes del municipio Guanabacoa, La Habana, Cuba

Rev. inf. cient; 99 (3), 2020
RESUMEN Introducción: El bajo peso al nacer determina más del 75 % de la mortalidad perinatal. Objetivo: Caracterizar factores seleccionados asociados al riesgo de recién nacidos con bajo peso en gestantes del municipio Guanabacoa, en provincia La Habana, Cuba, en el bienio 2018-2019. Método: Se ...

Morbilidad materna en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos de Baracoa, Guantánamo 2019

Rev. inf. cient; 99 (3), 2020
RESUMEN Introducción: El estudio de la morbilidad materna contribuye en la reducción de la mortalidad y es una forma de evaluar la atención que se otorga a las embarazadas. Objetivo: Caracterizar la morbilidad materna en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos del Hospital General Docente "Dr. Octavio de l...

Cáncer de piel no melanoma en adultos mayores de hogares de ancianos, Guantánamo 2017-2019

Rev. inf. cient; 99 (3), 2020
RESUMEN Introducción: En Guantánamo no se ha caracterizado el cáncer de piel en los adultos mayores. Objetivo: Caracterizar a los pacientes ingresados en los hogares de ancianos "Caridad Jaca" y "San José" de la ciudad de Guantánamo con diagnóstico de cáncer de piel en el periodo 2017-2019. M...

Correlation of the epidural space measured intraoperatively and estimated by MRI or US: an observational study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (3), 2020
Abstract Background and objectives: To assess the agreement between the epidural depth measured from the surgical site with the epidural depths estimated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound scanning. Methods: Fifty patients of either sex, scheduled for L4‒5 lumbar disc surgery un...

The effects of preoperative anxiety on anesthetic recovery and postoperative pain in patients undergoing donor nephrectomy

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (3), 2020
Abstract Background and objectives: It is suggested that 38-45% of patients experience preoperative anxiety. We observe that patients undergoing living donor nephrectomy suffer from anxiety. Preoperative anxiety may complicate a patient's recovery from anesthesia and postoperative pain control. This stu...

Pulse pressure variation guided fluid therapy during kidney transplantation: a randomized controlled trial

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (3), 2020
Abstract Purpose: Kidney transplantation is the gold-standard treatment for end stage renal disease. Although different hemodynamic variables, like central venous pressure and mean arterial pressure, have been used to guide volume replacement during surgery, the best strategy still ought to be determine...

Esforço auditivo e registro do controle parassimpático do coração durante o reconhecimento de sentenças: estudo piloto

Distúrb. comun; 32 (2), 2020
Introdução: Medidas psicofisiológicas do sistema nervoso autônomo em resposta a tarefas auditivas podem fornecer um meio de quantificar os efeitos do esforço auditivo. Objetivo: Comparar a modulação parassimpática da frequência cardíaca em situações de escuta distintas e determinar se a varia...