Skin reactions to intradermal neuromuscular blocking agent injections: a randomized multicenter trial in healthy volunteers.

Background: Numerous reports confirm the performance of intradermal tests for the diagnosis of anaphylaxis during anesthesia; however, there is controversy over their diagnostic value regarding the newer neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs).

Methods: One hundred eleven healthy volunteers were randomly assigned to receive intradermal injections of two NMBAs, at five increasing concentrations. A concentration was considered as a reactive concentration when it led to a positive reaction in more than 5% of the subjects.

[Postoperative pain management on surgical wards in one university hospital: short- and medium-term effects of a quality assurance program].

Objectives: Evaluation of the short- and medium-term impact of a postoperative pain management quality assurance programme in a university hospital.

Study Design: Prospective study.

Materials And Methods: In 1998: chart review and survey of patients and professionals.