Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the circadian rhythm of cesarean section deliveries.

Circadian rhythms synchronize all biological functions, enabling humans to foresee and respond better to periodic environmental changes. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown regulations significantly changed the lighting conditions in pregnant women, leading to chronological disruption. This study aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 on the circadian rhythm of cesarean deliveries.

Comparative Sedation with Sevoflurane and Thiopental in Children Undergoing MR Imaging.

Objective: To compare the use of propofol and thiopental in children undergoing MRI.

Study Design: Descriptive, comparative study.

Place And Duration Of Study: University of Health Sciences, Van Training and Research Hospital, Van, Turkey, between January 01 and December 31, 2019.

The Effects of Preincisional Levobupivacaine Infiltration on Extubation Comfort, Postoperative Recovery and Visual Analogue Scale in Appendectomy Patients.

Objective: The aim of our study was to determine the effect of preincisional 0.25% levobupivacaine infiltration on extubation comfort, postoperative recovery and visual analogue scale (VAS) in appendectomy patients.

Methods: Forty 15-60-year-old patients at American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II, scheduled for appendectomy were included in the study.