Levobupivacaine versus bupivacaine in epidural anesthesia for cesarean section. Comparative study.

Background And Objectives: Local anesthetic bupivacaine is found in two different enantiomers: levobupivacaine - S (-) and dextrobupivacaine - R (+). Based on studies showing that S(-) enantiomers are less cardiotoxic, their use has been increasing in clinical practice. This study aimed at comparing racemic bupivacaine and levobupivacaine in epidural anesthesia for elective cesarean section.

[Anesthesia for cesarean section in patient with von Willebrand's disease and HIV infection: case report.].

Background And Objectives: Von Willebrand's disease is the most common hereditary coagulation disorder in young women. The incidence of HIV infection among women has been progressively increasing, and vertical transmission may account for 25% of cases. This report aimed at describing the case of an HIV-positive patient with von Willebrand's disease scheduled for cesarean section.

[Comparison between 0.125% and 0.25% bupivacaine associated to fentanyl for epidural labor analgesia.].

Background And Objectives: Epidural analgesia aims at decreasing or even abolishing maternal suffering during labor. It is considered a safe and effective method for pain relief. This study aimed at comparing two bupivacaine concentrations (0.

[Influence of acute pain management service on analgesic drugs cost and consumption in the post-anesthetic recovery unit.].

Background And Objectives: It is known that acute postoperative pain has a major influence on surgical patients recovery. Early movements, shorter hospital stay, lower costs and higher satisfaction are results of adequate pain management. There is a world trend toward specialized postoperative pain management services.

[Xenon: pharmacology and clinical use].

Background And Objectives: Xenon is a colorless, odorless, inert, non-irritating, non-pollutant, non-explosive, stable gas with low solubility coefficient and anesthetic properties. This review aimed at describing some pharmacological aspects and the clinical use of xenon in anesthesia.

Contents: Xenon is an extremely rare gas with MAC of 0.