Comparison of RIVA and infraclavicular block in forearm and hand surgery.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare 2 techniques that are widely used in hand, wrist, and forearm: regional intravenous anesthesia (RIVA) and infraclavicular brachial block.

Methods: A total of 100 patients who were aged 18 to 85 years and who underwent hand, wrist, or forearm surgery of at least 30 minutes duration were included. RIVA was applied to Group 1 patients with administration of 40 mL of prilocaine (3 mg/kg).

Rocuronium: automatic infusion versus manual administration with TOF monitorisation.

TOF (train-of-four) monitoring provides objective data in application of neuromuscular blocking agent. Thus, applicator-based differences are eliminated and optimum muscle relaxation is maintained during operation. In the present study, we aimed to compare the effects of target-controlled infusion system and standard TOF monitoring, on use of rocuronium.

The comparison of ProSeal and I-gel laryngeal mask airways in anesthetized adult patients under controlled ventilation.

Objectives: To compare the insertion time, ease of device insertion, ease of gastric tube insertion, airway leakage pressure, and complications between the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) ProSeal (P-LMA) and I-gel (I-gel) groups.

Methods: Eighty patients with age range 18-65 years who underwent elective surgery were included in the study. The study took place in the operation rooms of Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey from November 2013 to April 2014.