ANESTHESIA COMPLICATION

This study tested two drugs, norepinephrine and ephedrine, to prevent and treat low blood pressure during planned C-sections under spinal anesthesia. 196 healthy pregnant women were randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs. Researchers tracked how many doses were needed …

This study tested a small clip attached to the breathing tube used during anesthesia to see if it could prevent sore throat, voice changes, and trouble swallowing after surgery. 100 adults having surgery with general anesthesia took part. The clip is designed to reduce pressure o…

This study tested a new monitoring system that predicts when a mother's blood pressure might drop dangerously during a planned C-section. The device uses a finger cuff to continuously measure blood pressure and an algorithm to warn doctors before a drop occurs. Researchers compar…

This study tested whether a brief guided visualization exercise before sedation can improve outcomes for people undergoing oral surgery. 128 patients received either standard instructions or standard instructions plus a one-minute guided visualization. Researchers measured anxiet…

This study tested whether inhaling magnesium sulfate before surgery could reduce sore throat and stress caused by breathing tubes. One hundred adults having gallbladder surgery were included. Researchers measured sore throat at several time points and checked heart rate, blood pr…

This study reviewed the medical records of 649 women who had heavy bleeding (at least 1 liter) after a C-section. Researchers looked at how many needed blood transfusions, intensive care, or other treatments. The goal was to better understand what happens to these patients, not t…