Alkalized lidocaine in endotracheal tube cuff inflation in patients undergoing thyroidectomy surgery: a clinical trial.

Objective: The aim of the study was to compare the postoperative effects of endotracheal tube cuff inflation with alkalized lidocaine in patients undergoing thyroidectomy surgery.

Methods: This is a randomized, double-blind clinical trial between August 2020 and August 2022 at the Hospital São Domingos, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil. Patients over 18 years who underwent thyroidectomy of both sexes, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I or ASA II, were included.

Symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in women with chronic pelvic pain attended at a private hospital in São Luís, Maranhão: a cross-sectional study.

The study aimed to evaluate the relation between depression, anxiety stress symptoms, duration and pain intensity in women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). This study consisted of a sample of women diagnosed with CPP from April 2021 to August 2023, including women aged 18 years or older who agreed in writing to participate in the study with the Free Informed Consent Form, who could understand the study's objectives and participate. Women between 31 and 37 years old, married or in a stable relationship, with a higher education degree predominated.

Impact of deep resection of endometriosis in the pelvis on urodynamic parameters.

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of deep resection of endometriosis in the posterior pelvic region on urodynamic parameters.

Methods: A prospective observational study conducted with female patients diagnosed with deep pelvic endometriosis before and after endometriosis resection surgery. Clinical history, image exams, the Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms questionnaire, urodynamic examination, cystometry, and voiding study were evaluated.

Intraoperative, sociodemographic, and postoperative parameters in individuals undergoing bariatric surgery.

Objective: This study aimed to comparatively analyze sociodemographic data and postoperative parameters of patients undergoing bypass and sleeve surgeries in a private hospital in São Luís, MA.

Methods: The study was descriptive, prospective, observational, and comparative, with a quantitative approach between August 2020 and July 2021. We analyzed 74 participants of both genders, aged between 18 and 70 years, with 31 undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and 43 undergoing sleeve gastrectomy surgery.

Hypertonic glucose in the treatment of low back pain: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: Chronic low back pain (LBP) is defined as pain lasting longer than 3 months and is one of the conditions with the most significant social impact. Treatment is complex and includes proliferative agents used in prolotherapy. The mechanism is not known, but osmotic agents (hypertonic solutions of dextrose or glucose) cause cellular rupture and an inflammatory response that releases cytokines and growth factors that lead to scarring and reinnervation.

Improved quality of life (EHP-30) in patients with endometriosis after surgical treatment.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life of patients with endometriosis before and after surgical treatment.

Methods: An observational, longitudinal, and prospective study was conducted with 102 women with pelvic pain and endometriosis that was unimproved by clinical treatment and indicated for surgical treatment. The patients' quality of life was assessed using the 30-item Endometriosis Health Profile (EHP-30) questionnaire before and 3 and 6 months after surgery.

Assessment of pain and quality of life in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a cohort study.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate postoperative pain and quality of life in patients undergoing median sternotomy.

Methods: A cohort study was carried out on a sample of 30 patients who underwent elective cardiac surgery by longitudinal median sternotomy. Patients were interviewed at Intensive Care Unit discharge and hospital discharge, when the Visual Numeric Scale and the Brief Pain Inventory were applied, and 2 weeks after hospital discharge, when the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref questionnaire was administered.

Tranexamic acid effects in postoperative bleeding outcomes in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a controlled study.

Purpose: To demonstrate through a controlled study whether the use of tranexamic acid in bariatric surgeries is effective for bleeding control.

Methods: Prospective, comparative, and double-blind study performed with patients from 18 to 65 years old submitted to bariatric surgery. The selected patients received venous tranexamic acid (TXA) during the induction of anesthesia or not (CG).

Ultrasound-guided popliteal sciatic nerve block in a pediatric patient with complex regional pain syndrome: a case report.

In the pediatric population, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a challenging condition that leads to chronic psychosocial dysfunction. This case is of a 12-year-old male patient, 50.ßkg, who, after twisting his right ankle, started to present intense pain.

Comparative Study of Clinical and Ultrasound Parameters for Defining a Difficult Airway in Patients with Obesity.

Introduction: Patients with obesity have anatomical changes due to increased adipose tissue that negatively affect airway accessibility, making it difficult to establish an advanced airway through orotracheal intubation. This article aims to evaluate the correlation of clinical and sonographic parameters as predictors of difficult airway management (DAM) in patients with obesity and to establish the predictive value of the skin-epiglottis distance as an indicator of a probable DAM.

Methods: This is an observational, prospective study of 100 patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery over a 12-month period.

Use of hypertonic glucose (10%) in the prevention of postoperative adhesions in rats.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of hypertonic glucose (10%), alone or in combination with the corticoid dexamethasone, to prevent peritoneal adhesion following hysterectomy in rats.

Methods: Forty-two adult rats underwent hysterectomy with peritoneal lavage: G1 - glucose (10%); G2 - glucose (10%) and dexamethasone 3 mg·kg-1; and G3 - physiological saline (PS) 0.9%.

Combined spinal-epidural anesthesia for abdominoplasty and liposuction in Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: case report.

We report the anesthetic management with combined spinal-epidural in a patient with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2A, submitted to abdominoplasty and liposuction. The patient had onset of symptoms at 8 years old, diagnosed by muscular biopsy, presenting muscle weakness in the scapular and pelvic girdles, with reduced mobility. We performed monitorization with noninvasive blood pressure, oximeter, thermometer, and electrocardiogram.

Weight loss and adherence to postoperative follow-up after vertical gastrectomy for obesity treatment.

Purpose: To analyze the effectiveness of vertical gastrectomy in the treatment of obese patients, adherence to clinical follow-up and the influence of factors such as gender and age.

Methods: This is a retrospective, observational and descriptive study, conducted with patients undergoing vertical gastrectomy, operated at Hospital São Domingos, between January 2016 and July 2018.

Results: Most patients undergoing vertical gastrectomy were female (n = 193, 72.

ACERTO PROJECT: IMPACT ON ASSISTANCE OF A PUBLIC EMERGENCY HOSPITAL.

Background: In Brazil, the goal-based approach was named Project ACERTO and has obtained good results when applied in elective surgeries with shorter hospitalization time, earlier return to activities without increased morbidity and mortality.

Aim: To analyze the impact of ACERTO on emergency surgery care.

Methods: An intervention study was performed at a trauma hospital.

Minimum Effective Analgesic Concentration of Ropivacaine in Saphenous Block Guided by Ultrasound for Knee Arthroscopic Meniscectomy: Randomized, Double-Blind Study.

Background: After knee surgery, analgesia should be effective for mobilization and discharge.

Aim Of The Study: The primary objective of this study was to achieve the lowest effective analgesic concentration (MEC50 and MEC90) of ropivacaine for saphenous nerve block in arthroscopic meniscectomy. The secondary objective was to determine whether the block causes muscle weakness in the postoperative period.

Pool-based exercise for amelioration of pain in adults with fibromyalgia syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of pool-based exercises on pain symptomatology among adults with fibromyalgia syndrome.

Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were carried out using PRISMA guidelines. Database search was conducted by two independent reviewers.

Roscoe (Ginger) as a Complementary Option for Clinical Treatment of Endometriosis: An Experimental Study in Rats.

Endometriosis was induced (autotransplant) in Wistar rats. After 21 days, the rats were randomly divided into two groups (16 female rats each). Control group was forced-fed 0.

Comparative analysis between patients undergoing Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastroplasty in a private hospital in Sao Luis-MA.

Purpose: To compare the satisfaction levels about the surgery and anesthesia management, and to analyze the postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastroplasty surgeries in a private hospital in Sao Luís-MA.

Methods: The sample consisted of patients undergoing Bypass and Sleeve bariatric surgeries from August 2018 to August 2019, who were in the range of 18 and 70 years old and had not used drugs or presented cardiac arrhythmias, dilated cardiomyopathy, and conduction disorder heart. Data were collected from the evaluation forms and recorded in a form with closed questions.

Impact of a Music Intervention on Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Music can influence human behavior and may be used as a complementary therapy in health care. To assess the effect of music interventions on symptoms, adverse events, and quality of life (QoL) of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy (CT). Nonblinded, randomized clinical trial.