abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The inadequate use of basic statistics is the main responsible for scientific article misinterpretation. The purpose of this review article was to review some basic statistical topics to alert authors and readers about the importance of basic statistics proper reporting. CONTENT:A bibliographi...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Rodrigues CFS,Lima FJC,Barbosa FT

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective α-2 agonist which has recently revolutionized our anesthesia and intensive care practice. An obstetric patient presented for emergency cesarean delivery under general anesthesia, with pre-eclampsia and postpartum hemorrhage. In carefully selected cases with refractory hypertension...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Hariharan U

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Dural arteriovenous fistulas are anomalous shunts between dural arterial and venous channels whose nidus is located between the dural leaflets. For those circumstances when invasive treatment is mandatory, endovascular techniques have grown to become the mainstay of practice, choice attributab...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： de Carvalho JC,Machin FJ,Manzanera LS,Andaluz JB,Nogués SH,Soriano NP,Baurier VO,Carrero Cardenal EJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The quadratus lumborum blockade was described by R. Blanco in its two approaches (I and II). The local anesthetic deposition in this location can provide blockade to T6-L1 dermatomes. We performed this fascia blockade guided by ultrasound for treating a chronic neuropathic pain in the abdomina...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Carvalho R,Segura E,Loureiro MD,Assunção JP

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrosurgery is a technology developed over the last few years and has become a very important tool in modern surgery. Most of the equipment is considered safe, although there are risks related to its use. Several lesions may be caused by electrocautery, and burns are the most common and feared. We report two cases ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Bisinotto FMB,Dezena RA,Martins LB,Galvão MC,Sobrinho JM,Calçado MS

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several locoregional techniques have been described for the management of acute and chronic pain after breast surgery. The optimal technique should be easy to perform, reproducible, with little discomfort to the patient, little complications, allowing good control of acute pain and a decreased incidence of c...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Gacio MF,Lousame AM,Pereira S,Castro C,Santos J

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Inhalation anesthetics are used in human, as well as veterinary medical practice. In the present study we investigated the effect of isoflurane and sevoflurane on rat hepatocytes. METHODS:A total of 40 Wistar female rats were used in this study. Animals were divided in groups of 5 rats. Group...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Ruxanda F,Gal AF,Raţiu C,Miclăuş V,Rus V,Oana LI

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:There are many studies conducted on reducing the frequency and severity of fentayl-induced cough during anesthesia induction. We propose that pheniramine maleate, an antihistaminic, may suppress this cough. We aim to observe the effect of pheniramine on fentanyl-induced cough during anesthesia...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Arslan Z,Çalık ES,Kaplan B,Ahiskalioglu EO

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Combined spinal-epidural (CSE) has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional labour epidural due to its rapid onset and reliable analgesia provided. This was a prospective, convenient sampling study to determine the effects of CSE analgesia on labour outcome. METHODS:One hundr...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Singh SK,Yahya N,Misiran K,Masdar A,Nor NM,Yee LC

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Succinylcholine is commonly used to achieve profound neuromuscular blockade of rapid onset and short duration. OBJECTIVE:The present study compared the efficacy of pregabalin for prevention of succinylcholine-induced fasciculation and myalgia. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, placebo controlled, double blin...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Srivastava VK,Agrawal S,Nimbhorkar VK,Mishra A,Sharma S,Panda PK

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The incidence of difficult airway reaches 10% of emergency intubations. Although few studies address the use of handmade introducer guides in emergency and intensive care environment, there are descriptions of handmade guides available on the Internet. We describe a case series on the use of a...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Dexheimer Neto FL,Andrade JM,Raupp AC,Townsend Rda S,Neres FS,Cremonese RV

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the thermographic predictive value of local anesthetic poisoning in rats that indicates the early recognition of thermal signs of intoxication and enable the immediate start of advanced life support. METHODS:Wistar rats underwent intraperitoneal injection of saline and ropivacaine...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Carstens AM,Tambara EM,Colman D,Carstens MG,Matias JE

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sevoflurane is an inhalational agent of choice in paediatric anaesthesia. For management of airways in children a suitable alternative to ETT is a paediatric proseal laryngeal mask airway (benchmark second generation SAD). Various studies have shown that less sevoflurane concentration is required for LMA ins...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Mudakanagoudar MS,Santhosh MC

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure consists of partial externalization of the fetus from the uterine cavity during delivery, allowing the maintenance of placental circulation. It is indicated in the presence of congenital malformation when difficulty in fetal airway access is anticipated, allowing it ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Oliveira E,Pereira P,Retroz C,Mártires E

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of spinal anesthesia using two different doses of fentanyl combined with low-dose levobupivacaine in anorectal surgery. METHODS:In this prospective, double-blind study, 52 American Society of Anaesthesiologists I-II patients scheduled for elective anorect...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Honca M,Dereli N,Kose EA,Honca T,Kutuk S,Unal SS,Horasanli E

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The i-gel™ is one of the second generation supraglottic airway devices. Our study was designed to compare the i-gel and the Laryngeal Mask Airway Classic™ with respect to the clinical performance. METHODS:We compared the performance of the i-gel with that of the Laryngeal Mask Airway Classic in 120 patients un...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Polat R,Aydin GB,Ergil J,Sayin M,Kokulu T,Öztürk İ

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Postoperative pain and nausea/vomitting (PNV) are common in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients. Sympatholytic agents might decrease requirements for intravenous or inhalation anesthetics and opioids. In this study we aimed to analyze effects of esmolol on intraoperative anesthetic-postoperative analgesic req...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Dereli N,Tutal ZB,Babayigit M,Kurtay A,Sahap M,Horasanli E

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:to investigate the influence of intraoperative and preoperative airway positive pressure in the time of extubation in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. METHOD:Randomized clinical trial, in which 40 individuals with a body mass index between 40 and 55kg/m(2), age between 25 and 55 years, n...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Baltieri L,Santos LA,Rasera-Junior I,Montebelo MI,Pazzianotto-Forti EM

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of sevoflurane, desflurane and propofol maintenances on serum levels of selenium, copper, zinc, iron, malondialdehyde, and glutathion peroxidase measurements, and antioxidant capacity. METHODS:60 patients scheduled for unilateral lower extrem...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Akın M,Ayoglu H,Okyay D,Ayoglu F,Gür A,Can M,Yurtlu S,Hancı V,Küçükosman G,Turan I

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A prospective, randomized and double-blind study was planned to identify the optimum dose of esmolol infusion to suppress the increase in bispectral index values and the movement and hemodynamic responses to tracheal intubation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:120 patients were randomly allocated to one of three group...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Cakırgöz MY,Taşdöğen A,Olguner C,Korkmaz H,Oğün E,Küçükebe B,Duran E

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of iliohypogastric/ilioinguinal nerve blocks performed with the ultrasound guided and the anatomical landmark techniques for postoperative pain management in cases of adult inguinal herniorrhaphy. METHODS:40 patients, ASA I-II status were randomized into ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Demirci A,Efe EM,Türker G,Gurbet A,Kaya FN,Anil A,Cimen I

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTENT:Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a potentially lethal pharmacogenetic disorder that affects genetically predisposed individuals. It manifests in susceptible individuals in response to exposure to Inhalant anesthetics, depolarizing muscle relaxants or extreme physical activity in hot environments. During exposure ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Correia AC,Silva PC,da Silva BA

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Shivering is a cause of discomfort and dissatisfaction in patients undergoing cesarean section. The objective of this study paper was to assess the impact of intrathecal administration of sufentanil on the incidence of shivering after cesarean section. METHOD:In a prospective blinded, randomi...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： de Figueiredo Locks G

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Neuromuscular blockers (NMB) have been used for more than half of a century in anesthesia and have always been a challenge for anesthesiologists. Until recently, the reversal of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers had only one option: the use of anticholinesterase agents. However, in some s...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： de Menezes CC,Peceguini LA,Silva ED,Simões CM

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The use of volatile anesthetics in cardiac surgery is not recent. Since the introduction of halothane in clinical practice, several cardiac surgery centers started to use these anesthetics constantly. CONTENT:In the last years a great number of studies have shown that the volatile anesthetics...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Nigro Neto C,Tardelli MA,Paulista PH

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The harmful effects of workplace noise pollution are well known and described in the literature. The effects of prolonged exposure to noise in areas demanding high level of concentration, such as operating rooms, depend on the variability of individual responses and intensity of different gene...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Oliveira CR,Arenas GW

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Intracranial subdural hematoma is a rare complication following spinal anesthesia. The diagnosis is usually difficult because initial symptoms are the same of post-dural puncture headache. The objective was to report a case of early diagnosed subdural hematoma after spinal anesthesia performed...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Bisinotto FM,Dezena RA,Fabri DC,Abud TM,Canno LH

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Some studies showed that ketamine inhibits the production of cytokines. The objective of this study was to evaluate the preemptive analgesic effect of epidural S(+)-ketamine in hysterectomy and plasmatic cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α and IL-10). METHOD:A double-blinded study with 29 patients was con...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Silva EP,Sakata RK,Garcia JB,Salomão R,Issy AM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The objective of this report was to show the importance of pre-anesthetic assessment in reducing morbidity and mortality of surgical patients and alert to problems and anesthetic care associated with obstructive sleep apnea. CASE REPORT:This is a 28-year old male patient with class II obesity...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Soares RR,Valadares FW,Araujo MB,Lorentz MN

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Pain is an aggravating factor in postoperative morbidity and mortality especially in large size surgeries. Methods to effectively fend pain collide with elevated costs and for this reason they are not accessible in every service. The option would be the use of an opioid with long half-life, su...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Udelsmann A,Maciel FG,Servian DC,Reis E,de Azevedo TM,Melo Mde S

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) and thyrotrophic hormone (TSH) have analogies in their structures, as well as in their receptors. The high levels of HCG seen in gestational trophoblastic diseases may induce secondary hyperthyroidism. The objective of this report was to present a case in whi...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： de Almeida CE,Curi EF,de Almeida CR,Vieira DF

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Difficult airway management in thoracic surgeries is a peculiar subject due to the demands of monopulmonary ventilation with double-lumen tubes. Flexible bronchoscopy guidance is extremely important, but it is not always available. The objective of this report was to describe a case of retrogr...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Heck Jda R,Martins FK,Tsukazan MT,Cristofoli V,Pipkin M,da Silveira ML,Rios Jde O,Pinto JA

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Ketamine S(+) is important in pain modulation in surgical patients. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between the levels of sedation produced by low doses of ketamine S(+), as well as encephalographic variables: BIS, SEF 95%, pEMG, suppression rate, and presen...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Nunes RR,Cavalcante SL,Franco SB

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The occurrence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) during pregnancy is rare. The authors describe the case of MI in a 31-week pregnant woman and the importance of a multidisciplinary team for its approach. CASE REPORT:Thirty-one week pregnant woman with history of smoking, alcoholism and hyp...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Duarte FP,O'Neill P,Centeno MJ,Ribeiro I,Moreira J

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Job's syndrome (JS), one of the presentations of the Hyper IgE Syndrome, is a rare immunodeficiency. It includes cutaneous abscesses, recurring pneumonias, pneumatoceles, eosinophilia, hyperimmunoglobulinemia E (> 2,000 IU.mL(-1)), and craniofacial and bone growth changes. This report describe...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： de Resende MA,Pantoja AV,Charruff IA,de Magalhães Júnior N,Luz P

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Porphyrias represent a group of inherited or acquired disorders that involve enzymes that participate in heme synthesis. Acute manifestations affect the nervous system resulting in abdominal pain, vomiting, acute neuropathy, seizures, and mental disorders. The physiopathogeny results from the ...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Santos AB,Gozzani JL,Groke DF

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Peribulbar anesthesia can reduce ocular blood flow (OBF) by increasing intraocular pressure (IOP) or due to the action of drugs. Ropivacaine has low toxicity and intrinsic vasoconstrictive properties, yet to be proven on the ocular vasculature. Measurements of ocular pulse amplitude (OPA) allo...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Govêia CS,Magalhães E

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Urinary retention is a common condition in the post-anesthetic care unit (PACU). Vesical overdistension and consequent damage of the detrusor muscle of the urinary bladder represent situations that can be prevented. The ultrasound allows the reliable measurement of the urinary volume, determin...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Dal Mago AJ,Helayel PE,Bianchini E,Kozuki H,de Oliveira Filho GR

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:In Brazil, the use of information systems that allows filling out anesthesia reports automatically is still in its initial stages. The objective of this study was to validate an automated anesthesia record. METHODS:This study was approved by the Ethics Commission of the institution; an indust...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Zamper RP,Torres ML,Ferraz JL,Neto SM,Holzhacker R,Shimada V,Carmona MJ

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The revascularization of the graft remains as a crucial instant of the orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) surgical procedure. About a third of the recipients suffer the postreperfusion syndrome (PRS), a combination of hypothermia, metabolic disorders and cardiovascular instability potentia...

journal_title：Revista brasileira de anestesiologia

authors： Cordoví de Armas L,Jiménez Paneque RE,Gala López B,Rápalo Romero EI,Añuez Castillo Y,Vallongo Menéndez MB

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00