The efficiency of IV PCA with remifentanil and ketorolac after laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy.

Background: This randomized, double-blinded clinical study was designed to evaluate the efficiency and safety of remifentanil with ketorolac for IV PCA after laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy.

Methods: Eighty patients were randomly allocated into four groups. Group R received IV PCA using only remifentanil at a basal rate of 0.

Comparison of ramosetron and ondansetron for preventing nausea and vomiting after middle ear surgery under general anesthesia with sevoflurane and remifentanil.

Background: In this randomized, double-blinded study, we evaluated the efficacy of ramosetron and ondansetron for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after middle ear surgery.

Methods: Seventy patients of either sex, ASA 1-2, scheduled middle ear surgery (mastoidectomy and tympanoplasty) under general anesthesia with sevoflurane and remifentanil were included. Patients were randomly divided into two groups and received IV ramosetron 0.