Effect of intrathecal clonidine versus fentanyl on bupivacaine spinal block in transurethral resection of prostate surgeries.

Aims: Our study aimed at comparing the onset, degree and recovery time of sensory and motor block, the hemodynamic effects and postoperative pain relief using intrathecal bupivacaine alone, bupivacaine along with fentanyl and clonidine.

Materials And Methods: A total of 90 patients, undergoing transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) surgeries under spinal anesthesia were studied. Patients were randomly divided in a double-blind manner into three groups of 30 patients each.

Influence of hemodynamics and intra-operative hydration on biochemical outcome of renal transplant recipients.

Background And Aims: Early graft function is crucial for successful kidney transplantation. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of intra-operative central venous pressure (CVP) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) on early graft function and biochemical outcome.

Material And Methods: This was a retrospective study carried out on patients undergoing renal transplant only from live-related donors between March 2011 and May 2013.

Can cystatin C become an easy and reliable tool for anesthesiologists to calculate glomerular filtration rate?

Background And Aims: The aim was to evaluate the role of cystatin C as a noninvasive and easy marker of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimation in voluntary kidney donors.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 40 voluntary kidney donors. They underwent complete biochemical and nuclear tests as a part of transplant workup.