Publications by authors named "Justin Roh"
Purpose: To assess the agreement between pulse co-oximeter and blood co-oximeter in measuring methemoglobin (MetHb) and carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) in healthy, awake dogs.
Patients And Methods: Forty-five healthy dogs were enrolled in the study. Pulse co-oximetry was performed using the Masimo Radical 7 Pulse Co-Oximeter with a Rainbow adhesive sensor.
Article Synopsis
- Targeted intrathecal drug delivery (TIDD) is used for pain management in patients with chronic low back pain post-laminectomy, often combining bupivacaine with opioids like hydromorphone or fentanyl.
- A study analyzed 58 patients over two years comparing the effects of bupivacaine/hydromorphone vs. bupivacaine/fentanyl, finding both provided significant pain relief without any catheter tip granulomas.
- The results indicated that the bupivacaine/fentanyl combination resulted in lower opioid use and a decreased need for higher opioid doses, suggesting it may be a safer option than using hydromorphone.
Effect of Long-Term Intrathecal Bupivacaine Infusion on Blood Pressure.
Neuromodulation
October 2019
Objectives: The local anesthetic bupivacaine is a common analgesic adjuvant medication used in combination with opioids in intrathecal drug delivery systems (IDDSs). While the acute effects of spinal bupivacaine injection on blood pressure (BP) have been studied, there is a dearth of data regarding long-term effects of continuous intrathecal bupivacaine infusion.
Materials And Methods: A retrospective review of all noncancer pain patients receiving bupivacaine through IDDSs from January 2013 to November 2017 was performed.