trismus/nausea

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a nicotine patch for the control of pain, oedema, and trismus following lower third molar surgery. A prospective, randomized, triple-blind, split-mouth trial was performed involving 20 patients who underwent two surgical procedures at

In this report, we describe a case of brain abscess due to odontogenic infection. A 53-year-old female who had been suffering from headache and trismus for two weeks visited the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Sun Dental Hospital (Daejeon, Korea). Even after several routine

OBJECTIVE To determine the benefit of 24 h intravenous hydration for pediatric postoperative adenotonsillectomy patients. METHODS A prospective, randomized controlled clinical study. METHODS The study is consisting of two groups of pediatric patients following adenotonsillectomy performed in a

OBJECTIVE The study goal was to determine whether the combination of dexamethasone with preemptive analgesia has an additive effect in further improving recovery. METHODS We conducted a prospective, randomized, double-blinded trial of 50 children undergoing tonsillectomy at a university ambulatory

OBJECTIVE Previous studies have shown that perioperative patient education providing coping strategies and/or reasonable expectations regarding the postoperative course can help lessen patient anxiety and decrease pain, complications, and recovery time. This study investigated these effects

In a double-blind placebo-controlled cross-over study the encephalotropic and psychotropic properties of sertraline--a new potent and highly selective inhibitor of synaptosomal serotonin uptake--were studied along with blood levels of the parent drug and main metabolite in ten normal healthy

Fifteen cancer patients receiving cisplatin-containing chemotherapy participated in two antiemetic studies. In Study 1 they received standard antiemetics in low doses on demand, and in Study 2 the same patients participated in an open randomized cross-over study between metoclopramide 1 and 2 mg/kg

Prostacyclin (PGI2) therapy has been evaluated in many vascular diseases. However, it is unstable and a potent vasodilator, able to lower blood pressure. Although such effects may be desirable in some situations, they are unwanted in others. ZK36-374 (Schering AG) is a carbacyclin derivative with a

OBJECTIVE To compare the effect on outcome of third molar removal of pre-operative radiographic assessment by two different techniques. METHODS Two hundred and sixty three patients were allocated prior to surgery to one of two diagnostic groups. One hundred and thirty-seven were examined by the

In a randomised, double-blind, cross-over trial, 15 healthy, young patients undergoing surgical removal of bilateral, impacted, third-molar teeth received the analgesic tramadol 50 mg, as a single dose, either 2 hours prior or immediately before the surgical procedure. There were no differences in

BACKGROUND Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by excessive serotonergic activity in the central nervous system. It is characterized by mental status changes (eg, confusion, agitation, lethargy, coma), autonomic instability (eg, hyperthermia, tachycardia,

Ecstasy (3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA) is a recreational drug widely used among young people in discos or rave parties (1,2). MDMA is taken because it gives a feeling of euphoria, enhances energy and sociability, and heightens sensations and sexual arousal. However, several side

Thirty patients, scheduled for short urological surgical procedures and ranked ASA 1 or 2, were randomly assigned to two homogenous groups. In group P, they were given a 2 mg.kg-1 bolus of propofol and 10 micrograms.kg-1 of alfentanil, followed by a continuous infusion of propofol (5 mg.kg-1.h-1)

OBJECTIVE To determine whether post-operative administration of topical ropivacaine hydrochloride decreases morbidity following adenotonsillectomy. METHODS Prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial. METHODS University referral center; ENT Department. METHODS Fourty one children, aged 4-16