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An alternative approach for blocking the superior trunk of the brachial plexus evaluated by a single arm clinical trial

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 72 (6), 2022
Abstract Background Interscalene brachial plexus block is associated with phrenic nerve paralysis. The objective of this study was to evaluate an alternative approach to interscalene brachial plexus blocks in terms of efficacy, grade of motor and sensory blockade, and phrenic nerve blockade. Methods Th...

Distribution of various volumes of methylene blue injection in suprainguinal fascia iliaca block under ultrasound guidance: a cadaveric study

Int. j. morphol; 40 (3), 2022
SUMMARY: The local anesthetic volume for a single-shot suprainguinal fascia iliaca block (SFIB) is a key factor of a block success because the courses of the three target nerves from the lumbar plexus (LP), the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN), femoral nerve (FN), and obturator nerve (ON), at the i...

Novas estratégias terapêuticas para o controle de biofilmes orais: terapia fotodinâmica e sistema carreador de antimicrobianos

Os biofilmes orais possuem grande relevância clínica por estarem associados com o desenvolvimento de cárie dentária e candidose bucal, que são doenças infecciosas frequentemente encontradas na população. O presente trabalho foi dividido em dois estudos: Estudo 1 que teve como objetivo analisar os...

Comparison of two volumes for sciatic perineural injection using 1% methylene blue in rabbit cadavers

The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of a blind technique for sciatic and femoral nerve block in rabbit cadavers by evaluating the spread of 1% methylene blue at two different volumes. Nine recently euthanized rabbits weighing 2.5(0.3kg were used. The sciatic (SN) and femoral (FN) nerves ...

Localización intraoperatoria de las recurrencias en cáncer de tiroides mediante la inyección de azul de metileno guiada por ecografía

Rev. colomb. cir; 36 (4), 2021
Introducción. La cirugía para extirpación de metástasis en un cuello previamente intervenido afronta un reto para lograr una resección exitosa. El presente estudio pretende demostrar la utilidad de la técnica de inyección de azul de metileno, guiada por ecografía, para la localizaci...

Methylene blue for treatment of hospitalized Covid-19 patients: a randomized, controlled, open-label clinical trial, phase 2

Rev. invest. clín; 73 (3), 2021
ABSTRACT Background: There is no pharmacological intervention on the treatment of hypoxemia and respiratory distress in COVID-19 patients. Objective: The objective of the study was to study the effect of the reduced form of methylene blue (MB) on the improvement of oxygen saturation (SpO2) and respirat...

After Thirty Years, We Still Cannot Understand Why Methylene Blue is not a Reference to Treat Vasoplegic Syndrome in Cardiac Surgery

Abstract Vasoplegic syndrome (VS) comprises a constellation of concurrent signs and symptoms: hypotension, high cardiac index, low systemic vascular resistance, low filling pressures, the tendency to occur diffuse bleeding, and sustained hypotension. All of these parameters may persist even despite the u...

Associação da quitosana à terapia fotodinâmica para controle de Candida albicans: estudo em culturas planctônicas, biofilmes e células persistentes

A terapia fotodinâmica (TFD) vem se mostrando como um método eficaz no controle de micro-organismos patogênicos, sendo investigada para o tratamento de diversas doenças infecciosas, como a candidose bucal. Recentemente, alguns agentes potencializadores dessa terapia têm sido estudados, incluindo a Q...