We performed a quantitative systematic review of randomised, controlled trials that
compared remifentanil to short‐acting opioids (fentanyl, alfentanil, or sufentanil) for general …

Opioids are a key risk factor for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). As intravenous
(iv) acetaminophen reduces postoperative pain and opioid requirements, one would expect …

This paper reports a review of an environmentally clean and efficient source of energy such
as solid oxide fuel cell hybrid systems. Due to climate concerns, most nations are seeking …

Background Untreated, one third of patients who undergo surgery will have postoperative
nausea and vomiting. Although many trials have been conducted, the relative benefits of …

Background: Intraoperative hypotension may contribute to postoperative acute kidney injury
(AKI) and myocardial injury, but what blood pressures are unsafe is unclear. The authors …

Background Perioperative bleeding is common in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery.
Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug that may safely decrease such bleeding. Methods …

Background About one in four patients suffers from postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Fortunately, risk scores have been developed to better manage this outcome in hospitalized …

Background Patients are often concerned about the effects of smoking on perioperative risk.
However, effective advice may be limited by the paucity of information about smoking and …

IMPLICATIONS: This study was designed to evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine when
added to lidocaine for IV regional anesthesia. This is the first clinical study demonstrating …

Background A combination of opioid and nonopioid analgesic drugs may improve the
quality of postoperative analgesia as well as reduce opioid requirements and their …