The Effect of Dexmedetomidine and Levobupivacaine in an Experimental Ischemia Reperfusion Model.

Background/aim: Although it has been reported that different molecules are effective in preventing ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury, the most effective treatment is still unknown.

Materials And Methods: The rats were divided into four groups of eight rats each. Group C: 1 ml intraperitoneal (IP) isotonic + laparotomy + IP 2 ml isotonic +I/R.

Effects of Pneumoperitoneum on Splanchnic Oxygenation during Abdominal Laparoscopic Surgery in Paediatric Patients: A prospective, Observational Study.

Objective: Pneumoperitoneum can cause disruption in splanchnic perfusion. This study aims to investigate effects of pneumoperitoneum on splanchnic oxygenation during abdominal laparoscopic surgery in paediatric patients with NIRS (Near-Infrared Spectroscopy).

Material And Methods: A total of 45 patients between 1 and 4 years of age with ASA physical status I-II and scheduled to undergo abdominal laparoscopic surgery under general anaesthesia were enrolled in this prospective, observational surgery.

Peritonsillar dexamethasone-bupivacaine vs. bupivacaine infiltration for post-tonsillectomy pain relief in children: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study.

Objective: Post-tonsillectomy pain is one of the most frequent morbidities of tonsillectomy surgery. Currently, there is no standard protocol for post-tonsillectomy pain control. In our study, we aimed to compare the effects of perioperative peritonsillar dexamethasone-bupivacaine and bupivacaine-alone infiltration on pain control in pediatric patients.

Prolonged Analgesic Efficacy of Articaine with the Addition of Tramadol in Axillary Brachial Plexus Block.

Objectives: Articaine is a rapid-onset, short-duration, local anesthetic. The aim of this study was to study the effect of adding tramadol to articaine in an axillary block to prolong the analgesic effect.

Methods: This study was conducted with 60 patients of American Association of Anesthesiologists classification I or II and aged 18 to 60 years who underwent hand or forearm surgery with an axillary plexus block using a nerve stimulation technique.

Caudal ropivacaine and bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia in infants undergoing lower abdominal surgery.

Objective: To compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy of ropivacaine 0.175% and bupivacaine 0.175% injected caudally into infants for lower abdominal surgery.

A novel approach for anterior sciatic nerve block: cadaveric feasibility study.

Background: Sciatic nerve block is a commonly used technique for providing anesthesia and analgesia to the lower extremity. It is classically performed through posterior or lateral approaches. However, an anterior approach should be considered in certain conditions where patient positioning would be complicated.

Blood gas changes in patients undergoing laryngeal microsurgery.

Background: The aim of this prospective, single-blind study was to assess the variations in the blood levels of PaO(2), PaO(2)/FiO(2), PaCO(2), and acid-base balance of patients undergoing laryngeal microsurgery under general anesthesia using small-bore endotracheal tubes.

Methods: 25 male patients were intubated with endotracheal tubes of 5.5-mm-inner diameter and fifteen female patients were intubated with endotracheal tubes of 5-mm-inner diameter during surgery.

Determination of the changes in the hypoglossal nerve function after suspension laryngoscopy with needle electromyography of the tongue.

The purpose of this study was to determine changes in the hypoglossal nerve function after suspension laryngoscopy with needle electromyography of the tongue. This study also attempted to determine the possible relationship between the predictive factors of intubation difficulty by using the intubation difficulty scale, which was introduced by Adnet et al., duration of suspension laryngoscopy and changes in hypoglossal nerve function after suspension laryngoscopy.