The effects of hyperventilation on seizure length and cerebral oxygenation during electroconvulsive therapy.

Objective: Previous studies have reported that hyperventilation prolongs seizure length. However, there is no clear consensus in clinical guidelines on how to perform hyperventilation during Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). The present study aims to investigate the effects of hyperventilation on seizure length and cerebral oxygenation.

Comparison of Effects of Opioid Analgesics on Spontaneous Proximal and Distal Colon Contractions in Healthy Rats and Rats with Peritonitis.

Objective: The goal of this study was to investigate and compare the effects of opioids on proximal and distal colon contractions in normal rats and rats with peritonitis, with and without the presence of naloxone in the environment.

Methods: The study was approved by Cumhuriyet University Ethics committee. In this study, 16 Wistar Albino male rats were used.

Ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerve block with intravenous dexketoprofen improves postoperative analgesia in abdominal hysterectomies.

Background And Objective: In this study, our aim was to evaluate the effects of intravenous dexketoprofen trometamol with ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve block on analgesic quality and morphine consumption after total abdominal hysterectomy operations.

Methods: We conducted this randomized controlled clinical study on 61 patients. The study was conducted in the operation room, post-anesthesia care unit, and inpatient clinic.

The Effects of Bispectral Index and Neuromuscular Blockade Monitoring on the Depth of Anaesthesia and Recovery in Cardiac Patients Under Desflurane Anaesthesia.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of bispectral index (BIS) and neuromuscular blockade monitoring on the depth of anaesthesia and recovery in cardiac patients, scheduled to undergo open cholecystectomy operation with desflurane anaesthesia.

Methods: After the approval of the Ethics Committee and consent from the patients, patients were randomly divided into two groups. All patients received standard induction drugs, and 4-6% desflurane was used for maintenance of anaesthesia.

Ineffective doses of dexmedetomidine potentiates the antinociception induced by morphine and fentanyl in acute pain model.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the synergistic potentiation effect of ineffective doses of dexmedetomidine on antinociception induced by morphine and fentanyl in acute pain model in rats. Seventy albino Wistar rats were separated into 7 groups. Data for the control and sham groups were recorded.

Ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerve block within travenous dexketoprofen improves postoperative analgesia in abdominal hysterectomies.

Background And Objective: In this study, our aim was to evaluate the effects of intravenous dexketoprofen trometamol with ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve block on analgesic quality and morphine consumption after total abdominal hysterectomy operations.

Methods: We conducted this randomized controlled clinical study on 61 patients. The study was conducted in the operation room, post-anesthesia care unit, and inpatient clinic.

Effects of adding dexmedetomidine to levobupivacaine in axillary brachial plexus block.

Background: Although several studies have described effects of dexmedetomidine on peripheral nerve blocks, to date there is limited knowledge available on the impact of dexmedetomidine adjunct to levobupivacaine in axillary brachial plexus block.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of adding dexmedetomidine to levobupivacaine for an axillary brachial plexus block.

Methods: A total of 64 patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I/II scheduled to undergo forearm and hand surgery, in which an axillary block was used, were enrolled.

Epidemiology and risk factors of intensive care unit-acquired infections: a prospective multicentre cohort study in a middle-income country.

Introduction: This study aimed to determine the incidence and risk factors of infections among patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) in tertiary care hospitals in Turkey.

Methods: Adult patients who were admitted to the ICUs of five tertiary care hospitals for over 48 hours between June and December 2007 were monitored daily. Potential risk factors such as age, gender, comorbidities, diagnosis at admission, severity of disease (Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II scores), exposure to antibiotics, history of invasive procedures and significant medical interventions were evaluated.

Anesthetic and analgesic effects in patients undergoing a lumbar laminectomy of spinal, epidural or a combined spinal-epidural block with the addition of morphine.

This study was designed to evaluate the anesthetic, analgesic and side effects of spinal, epidural and combined spinal-epidural anesthesia with the addition of morphine for lumbar laminectomy. A total of 66 patients undergoing lumbar laminectomy were included in the present study of whom 64 completed the study. Patients were randomly divided into three groups: (i) spinal anesthesia - the SA group; (ii) epidural anesthesia - the EA group; and (iii) combined spinal-epidural anesthesia - the CA group.

Investigation of the cardiac effects of pancuronium, rocuronium, vecuronium, and mivacurium on the isolated rat atrium.

Background: Pancuronium, vecuronium, rocuronium, and mivacurium are nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents that affect the cardiovascular system with different potencies. Their cardiovascular effects are clinically significant in the anesthetic management of patients, particularly those undergoing cardiac surgery.

Objective: We aimed to compare the cardiac effects of these compounds, such as heart rate and developed force, in one species under identical experimental conditions in isolated rat atria.

The effects of intravenous ephedrine during spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery: a randomized controlled trial.

We designed a randomized, double-blinded study to determine the efficacy and safety of 0.5 mg/kg intravenous ephedrine for the prevention of hypotension during spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery. Patients were randomly allocated into two groups: ephedrine group (n=21) and control group (n=21).

Controlled hypotension with desflurane combined with esmolol or dexmedetomidine during tympanoplasty in adults: A double-blind, randomized, controlled trial.

Background: Controlled hypotension is a technique that is used to limit intraoperative blood loss to provide the best possible surgical field during surgery.

Objective: The aim of this double-blind, randomized, controlled study was to compare the effects of desflurane combined with esmolol or dexmedetomidine on the amount of blood in the surgical field, recovery time, and tolerability in adult patients undergoing tympanoplasty.

Methods: Turkish patients aged 18 to 60 years, classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I or II, who were scheduled for tympanoplasty were randomly divided into 2 groups: the esmolol group or the dexmedetomidine group.

Investigation of the relaxant effects of pancuronium, rocuronium, vecuronium and mivacurium on rat thoracic aorta.

Background And Objective: Pancuronium, vecuronium, mivacurium and rocuronium are nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents, which are competitive antagonists against acetylcholine at nicotinic receptors, and considered to have no direct actions on vascular smooth muscle. We aimed to investigate the relaxant effects and possible underlying mechanisms of these agents on isolated rat thoracic aorta.

Methods: The preparations were precontracted with prostaglandin F2alpha (10(-7) mol l(-1)) and pancuronium (10(-7)-10(-4) mol l(-1)), rocuronium (10(-7)-10(-4) mol l(-1)), vecuronium (10(-7)-10(-4) mol l(-1)) and mivacurium (10(-7)-10(-4) mol l(-1)) added at cumulative concentrations in the presence or absence of a prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor, indomethacin (10(-6) M), and a nitric oxide synthesis inhibitor, N(omega)-nitro-L-arginine methylester (3 x 10(-5)).

Addition of dexmedetomidine or lornoxicam to prilocaine in intravenous regional anaesthesia for hand or forearm surgery: a randomized controlled study.

Background And Objectives: Intravenous regional anaesthesia (IVRA) is a simple and cost-effective technique that is ideally suited for surgery involving the distal arm. This study compared the effect of lornoxicam or dexmedetomidine in IVRA with prilocaine in patients who underwent hand or forearm surgery. M ethods: This randomized, double-blind study enrolled 75 patients scheduled for hand or forearm surgery.

Open-label, prospective, randomized comparison of propofol and sevoflurane for laryngeal mask anesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging in pediatric patients.

Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for pediatric patients often requires deep sedation or anesthesia because they must remain completely immobile for a relatively long period to obtain high-quality images.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of propofol i.v.

The effects of different doses of remifentanil on intraocular pressure after tracheal intubation: a randomized, double-blind and prospective study.

We investigated the effects of alfentanil and different doses of remifentanil on intraocular pressure (IOP) and hemodynamic responses during laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in 60 patients. IOP values decreased significantly from 30 seconds before the intubation to 5 minutes after intubation measurements compared to baseline values in all the groups. However, a significant increase in IOP was recorded in the 0.

Effect of high-energy extracorporeal shock waves on the immature epiphysis in a rabbit model.

Introduction: We investigated the effect of high-energy extracorporeal shock wave (ESW) on immature tibial epiphysis in a rabbit model.

Materials And Methods: Twenty New Zealand white immature rabbit were used in this study. Animals were divided into two groups and they received 14 kW, 0.