Complementary and alternative therapies for post-caesarean pain.

Background: Pain after caesarean sections (CS) can affect the well-being of the mother and her ability with her newborn. Conventional pain-relieving strategies are often underused because of concerns about the adverse maternal and neonatal effects. Complementary alternative therapies (CAM) may offer an alternative for post-CS pain.

Intraoperative ventilation strategies for obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Obesity is a global epidemic, and it is widely known that increased Body mass index (BMI) is associated with alterations in respiratory mechanics. Bariatric surgery is established as an effective treatment for this condition.

Objective: To assess the safety and effectiveness of different ventilation strategies in obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery.