We analyzed the predictive value of a number of demographic and anesthesiological
variables with respect to the three most common complications during spinal anesthesia …

Background In this prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, we
investigated the effect of pregabalin on oxycodone consumption, postoperative confusion …

We studied the effect of oral premedication with midazolam on the recovery characteristics of
sevoflurane anesthesia in small children. In a randomized, double-blinded study, 60 …

Complications during spinal anesthesia were studied prospectively in 1881 patients. Twenty-
six percent of the patients suffered from one or more complications. The most common …

Intravenous lipid emulsion is the recommended treatment for severe local anaesthetic
intoxication. Lipid emulsion may entrap lipid soluble drugs by functioning as a 'lipid sink', but …

Background The study was designed to examine a new method of confirming proper caudal
needle placement using nerve stimulation. Methods Thirty-two pediatric patients were …

Tramadol is a centrally acting opioid with a low affinity resfor μ-opioid receptors, which has
been claimed not to depress respiration as do the classic opioids. The respiratory effects of …

Methods Forty-six fourth year students attending their course in anaesthesiology were
enrolled. The students were randomly assigned to two groups. The simulation group …

Objective. The objective of this study was to compare 24-gauge Sprotte and 25-gauge
Quincke needles with respect to post dural puncture headache and backache. Methods …

Methods. Prospective study, case series. Setting: Tampere University Hospital. 284 patients
scheduled for elective or nonelective cesarean delivery with spinal anesthesia …