ANESTHESIA, LOCAL

This study looked at whether measuring the optic nerve sheath with ultrasound can help predict a specific type of headache that can occur after spinal anesthesia. 176 adults having knee replacement surgery took part. The goal was to see if this simple eye test could identify who …

This study tested whether a newer nerve block (ESPB) works as well as a standard one (PVB) for pain control after a type of heart bypass surgery. 140 adults having minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting took part. The goal was to see if the newer method provide…

This study tested different ways to control pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal in 160 adults. Some patients received a nerve block (TAP block), others got local anesthetic, both, or no extra pain treatment. The TAP block group reported less pain and fewer wound problems …

This study tested two ways to numb the hand, wrist, or elbow for surgery. One used lidocaine alone, the other added a longer-lasting drug called ropivacaine. The goal was to see if the combination reduces pain and improves the patient's experience after going home. 91 adults took…

This pilot study tested whether adding inhaled methoxyflurane (Penthrox) to local anesthetic reduces pain and anxiety during urology procedures like hydrocele repair or testicular biopsy. Forty adult patients were randomly assigned to receive either local anesthetic alone or with…

This study tested two different numbing creams on 22 adults getting laser treatment for sun-damaged skin. Each person tried both creams on different sides of their face to see which one caused less pain and fewer side effects like itching or burning. The goal was to find the best…

This study tested a pain-relief method for adults having open-heart surgery. Half received a numbing medicine (ropivacaine) through small tubes placed near the breastbone, while the other half got a saltwater placebo. The goal was to see if the nerve block could lower the amount …

This study tested two different methods (paracoracoid and costoclavicular) for placing tiny catheters near nerves to deliver pain medicine after hand surgery. The goal was to see which approach provides better numbness and pain relief. 140 adults having hand surgery took part, an…

This study tested three different numbing techniques to see which one works best for pain after chest surgery. 155 adults having video-assisted lung surgery received either one block, another block, or both blocks before their operation. The goal was to find the most effective wa…

This study looked at whether a numbing eye gel (chloroprocaine 3%) creates a barrier that stops povidone-iodine, a germ-killing solution used before eye surgery, from working properly. 100 adults had bacteria swabs taken from their eyes before and after the gel and germ-killer we…