Safety and vasopressor effect of rosuvastatin in septic patients
Conclusions Rosuvastatin 20mg/day in septic patients increased number ABPSPD, decreased time to initial ABPSPD, norepinephrine dose and duration, with no significant elevation in transaminases or CPK. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia - November 2, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
The effect of ondansetron in preventing the hypotensive bradycardic events during shoulder arthroscopy done under interscalene block in the sitting position
Conclusion IV ondansetron either 4mg or 8mg reduces the HB events during shoulder arthroscopy in the sitting position under ISB. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia - November 2, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Effect of preoperative Mg sulfate infusion on serum cardiac troponin (cTn) in moderate preeclamptic undergoing elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia
This study was designed to investigate and compare the effect of preoperative Mg sulfate infusion on serum cardiac troponin (cTn) in moderate preeclampsia undergoing elective cesarean section. A total of fifty parturients having moderate preeclampsia scheduled for elective cesarean section were included. They were randomly allocated into two equal groups 25 each, magnesium group (GMg) received preoperative magnesium sulfate infusion and control group (GC) then both received spinal anesthesia, serum troponin measured preoperative then at 6, 12 and 24h postoperative. Mean arterial pressure and heart rate were also recorded. ...
Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia - November 2, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
