Network meta-analysis of sedation strategies in therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy shows ketamine-propofol reduces hypoxia and bradycardia versus propofol-opioid.
Better Sedation Choices Could Reduce Side Effects During Stomach Tests
This network meta-analysis evaluated pharmacological sedation strategies in 7,071 patients undergoing therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy…
Mixing ketamine with propofol lowers breathing and blood pressure risks for patients undergoing long stomach procedures compared to standard…
Liposomal bupivacaine, nerve blocks compared to lidocaine for skin graft donor site pain in burn patients
What's the best way to ease pain after skin graft surgery for burn patients?
A two-phase study (RCT and prospective cohort) in 74 burn patients with <20% TBSA burns compared liposomal bupivacaine injection and preoper…
Burn patients with minor injuries face intense donor site pain after skin graft surgery, but doctors haven't yet reported which numbing meth…
Phase 2 trial compares lidocaine/estradiol cream, nortriptyline, and combination for vestibulodynia subtypes
Can a cream or pill help women with chronic pelvic pain?
A 52-month, phase 2, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial in 209 women with distinct vestibulodynia subtypes compared 5% lid…
Women with chronic pelvic pain may finally find relief as a new trial compares creams, pills, and combined treatments to personalize care fo…