Comparative effectiveness of anterior and posterior approaches for interscalene brachial plexus block: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Luis Eduardo Ciconini, Theodoro Beck, Catreen Abouelsaad, Karandip Bains, Mauren F. Carbonar

“…Conclusion: Both techniques have shown effectiveness in providing surgical analgesia. The choice of technique should be determined by the provider's comfort and proficiency, as well as ensuring the highest level of safety for the patient.…”
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Comparison of Adequacy of Anaesthesia (AoA) monitors with CONOX® monitor regarding sevoflurane consumption during routine general anaesthesia: A randomised clinical trial by Rajendran. Arulkumaran, Anusha Cherian, Aswini Kuberan, Prasanna Udupi Bidkar

“…Background and Aims: Adequacy of Anaesthesia (AoA) and CONOX® are combined monitors that assess levels of anaesthesia and analgesia and give a comprehensive score. No studies have measured and compared the total consumption of inhaled anaesthetic agents while using these monitors. …”
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Patient experiences and discomfort associated with mid-palatal temporary skeletal anchorage devices by Aoife P. Barry, Vanessa Knode, Padhraig S. Fleming, Björn Ludwig

“…Pain experience; the use of analgesia; requirement for additional visits; impacts on hygiene, speech, eating, and hobbies; and social impacts were assessed. …”
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Cadaveric Evaluation of Different Approaches for Quadratus Lumborum Blocks by Hun-Mu Yang, Sang Jun Park, Kyung Bong Yoon, Kyoungun Park, Shin Hyung Kim

“…A quadratus lumborum (QL) block is an abdominal truncal block technique that primarily provides analgesia and anaesthesia to the abdominal wall. This cadaveric study was undertaken to compare the dye spread between different needle approaches for ultrasound-guided QL blocks in soft-embalmed cadavers. …”
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Effects of epidurally administered dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone on postoperative pain, analgesic requirements, inflammation, and oxidative stress in thoracic surgery by Peršec Jasminka, Šribar Andrej, Ilić Monika, Mamić Ivan, Kifer Domagoj, Domijan Ana-Marija, Maleš Željan, Turčić Petra

“…Thus, dexmedetomidine in comparison with dexamethasone was more efficient in lowering pain and analgesia requirements 24 h after the surgery. On the contrary, dexamethasone had better anti-inflammatory properties (CRP level 24 h post surgery, 131.9 ± 90.7 vs. 26.0 ± 55.2 mg L−1, dexmedetomidine vs. dexamethasone, p < 0.01). …”
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Predictive Factors for a Long Hospital Stay in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy by Wasana Ko-iam, Trichak Sandhu, Sahattaya Paiboonworachat, Paisal Pongchairerks, Anon Chotirosniramit, Narain Chotirosniramit, Kamtone Chandacham, Tidarat Jirapongcharoenlap, Sunhawit Junrungsee

“…These included patients with cirrhosis, patients with a history of previous acute cholecystitis, cholangitis, or pancreatitis, patients on anticoagulation with warfarin, patients with standard-pressure pneumoperitoneum, patients who had been given metoclopramide as an intraoperative antiemetic drug, patients who had been using abdominal drain, patients who had numeric rating scale for pain > 3, patients with an oral analgesia requirement > 2 doses, complications, and private ward admission. …”
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Comparing the Effect of Intrathecal Injection of Pethidine with That of Bupivacaine on Hemodynamics in Hip Surgery: A Double Blinded Clinical Trial by Seyed Babak Mojaveraghili, Sina Hassannasab, Mansour Deylami, Tahereh Chavoshi, Avasadat Mirkatouli, Nasser Behnampour

“…Given the relative advantages observed about intrathecal injection of pethidine, including fewer side effects, and longer postoperative analgesia, in combination with effective sensory, motor, and sympathetic blocks, we sought to compare the influence of intrathecal injection of pethidine and bupivacaine on the hemodynamics of patients. …”
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A randomised trial comparing the clinical effectiveness of different emergency department healthcare professionals in soft tissue injury management by Jonathan Richard Benger, Jane Powell, Fiona Cramp, Carey Middleton McClellan

“…Patients were excluded if they had any of the following: injury greater than 72 hours old; systemic disease; dislocated joints; recent surgery; unable to give informed consent (eg, dementia), open wounds; major deformities; opiate analgesia required; concurrent chest/rib injury; neurovascular deficits and associated fracture.Interventions Patients were randomised to treatment by ESPs, ENPs or routine care provided by doctors (of all grades).Main outcome measures Upper-limb and lower-limb functional scores, quality of life, physical well-being, preference-based health measures and the number of days off work.Results The clinical outcomes of soft tissue injury treated by ESPs and ENPs in the ED were equivalent to routine care provided by doctors.Conclusions As all groups were clinically equivalent it is other factors such as cost, workforce sustainability, service provision and skill mix that become important. …”
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A Novel Nitronyl Nitroxide with Salicylic Acid Framework Attenuates Pain Hypersensitivity and Ectopic Neuronal Discharges in Radicular Low Back Pain by Wen-Juan Han, Lei Chen, Hai-Bo Wang, Xiang-Zeng Liu, San-Jue Hu, Xiao-Li Sun, Ceng Luo

“…Furthermore, SANR-induced behavioral analgesia is found to be mediated, at least in partial, by a reduction of ectopic spontaneous discharges in injured DRG neurons. …”
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The Effect of Intraoperative Methadone Compared to Morphine on Postsurgical Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Mark C. Kendall, Lucas J. Alves, Kristi Pence, Taif Mukhdomi, Daniel Croxford, Gildasio S. De Oliveira

“…Several randomized studies have compared intraoperative methadone to morphine regarding postsurgical analgesia, but they have generated conflicting results. …”
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Evaluation of postoperative pain on Transversus Abdominis Plane block and Erector Spinae Plane block in patients undergoing gynecological surgery: a prospective, comparative study by D. Tavianto, O. M. Pison, Azka Putra Rakhmatullah

“…Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block and Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) block have been used as multimodal analgesia for abdominal surgery. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to compare postoperative pain in patients undergoing either ESP blocks or TAP blocks, and the need for postoperative morphine in patients undergoing gynecological surgery.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a single-center, prospective, double-arm, comparative study. …”
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A Trend for Increased Risk of Revision Surgery due to Deep Infection following Fast-Track Hip Arthroplasty by Einar Amlie, Anners Lerdal, Caryl L. Gay, Øystein Høvik, Lars Nordsletten, Sigbjørn Dimmen

“…Because local infiltration analgesia, drain cessation, and early mobilization were introduced in combination, it could not be determined which component or combination of components imposed the increased risk. …”
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Analgesic Effect of Passive Range-of-Motion Exercise on the Healthy Side for Pain after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Trial by Shuichi Eto, Motoki Sonohata, Yasuo Takei, Masaya Ueno, Norio Fukumori, Masaaki Mawatari

“…Exercise can reduce the pain threshold momentarily and induce analgesia, which is called exercise-induced hypoalgesia (EIH). …”
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Pain Assessment Following Open Hemorrhoidectomy Under Local Anesthesia Versus Saddle Block: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. by Sikakulya, Franck Katembo, Ssebuufu, Robinson, Okedi, Xaviour Francis, Baluku, Moris, Lule, Herman, Kiyaka, Sonye Magugu, Kyamanywa, Patrick

“…Close monitoring of pain in the postoperative period is mandatory especially at 2 h to assess the need of analgesia. Trial registration Pan African Clinical Trials Registry, PACTR202110667430356. …”
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Comparison of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Parasternal Block for Postoperative Pain Management after Cardiac Surgery by Nilgun Kavrut Ozturk, Elif Dogan Baki, Ali Sait Kavakli, Ayca Sultan Sahin, Raif Umut Ayoglu, Arzu Karaveli, Mustafa Emmiler, Kerem Inanoglu, Bilge Karsli

“…Parasternal block and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) have been demonstrated to produce effective analgesia and reduce postoperative opioid requirements in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. …”
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Severe Renal Hemorrhage in a Pregnant Woman Complicated with Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Case Report by Shohei Kawaguchi, Kouji Izumi, Takahiro Nohara, Tohru Miyagi, Hiroyuki Konaka, Atsushi Mizokami, Eitetsu Koh, Mikio Namiki

“…Computed tomography revealed serious renal hemorrhage, and ureteral stent placement and pain control by patient-controlled analgesia were required. After treatment, continuance of pregnancy was possible and vaginal delivery was performed safely. …”
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Respectful maternity care and mistreatment: Women's experiences during induction of labor and childbirth in Ghana. by Kwame Adu-Bonsaffoh, Grace T Newman, Kenneth Atobrah-Apraku, Yaw Opuni-Frimpong, Joseph D Seffah

“…Personalized recommendations to improve the quality of care during IOL were provided by the affected women and these summed up to RMC (e.g. effective communication, adequate analgesia, shared-decision making).<h4>Conclusion</h4>Our study indicates that women experience varied forms of mistreatment during induction of labor and childbirth, and can be potentially traumatic psychologically considering their prolonged exposure to health facilities. …”
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Influence of multimodal low-opioid anesthesia on the dynamics of аnnexin V in blood plasma during cardiac surgery by S.R. Maruniak, O.A. Loskutov, O.M. Druzhyna, I.R. Malish, N.V. Korotchuk

“…The use of multimodal low-opioid anesthesia is characterized by relative safety, a sufficient level of analgesia and lower level of аnnexin V compared to the control group.…”
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Effect of Fentanyl as an Adjuvant to Brachial Plexus Block for Upper Extremity Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of RCTs by Liangsong Song, Shulian Tan, Qingmin Chen, He Li

“…Outcomes assessed were onset, duration of sensory and motor anesthesia, complications, and postoperative analgesia scores. Meta-analysis was conducted utilizing a random-effects model. …”
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Peripartum Severe Acute Pancreatitis with Rare Complications: Case Report and Review of Literature by Syed Muhammad Ali, Nissar Ahmed Shaikh, Zia Aftab, Ejaz Latif, Muhammad Sameer, Muhammad Burhan Khan, Mohannad Al-Tarakji

“…She was diagnosed as having acute biliary pancreatitis and started to be hydrated and was supplemented with analgesia. Her condition deteriorated on the 2nd day, and she was shifted to the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) where she developed abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS), respiratory distress, and acute kidney injury, requiring endotracheal intubation and ventilation. …”
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