International Journal of Anesthesia and Clinical Medicine

Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2018

  • Anxiety About Surgery and Anticipated Intraoperative Pain Independently Predict Pain During Extension of Epidural Analgesia for Intrapartum Cesarean Delivery: A Prospective Cohort Study

    In Ho Lee, Hea-Jo Yoon, Dong Woo Kim

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 45-49
    Received: Aug. 24, 2018
    Accepted: Sep. 06, 2018
    Published: Oct. 10, 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ja.20180602.11
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    Abstract: Few studies have investigated the effects of preoperative psychological factors on pain during surgery. In this study, the association of preoperative psychological factors with the occurrence of intraoperative pain, the need for opioid supplementation, and the conversion to general anesthesia were examined during the extension of epidural analgesi... Show More
  • Effects of Dexmedetomidine on Hepatic Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in Rats with Cholestasis and Liver Fibrosis

    Yi Zou, Le Zhang, Lai Wei, Hongjue Huang, Wenyan Chen, Qian Huang, Gaoyin Kong

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 50-56
    Received: Oct. 06, 2018
    Accepted: Oct. 23, 2018
    Published: Nov. 13, 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ja.20180602.12
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    Abstract: Back ground: Liver complicated with cholestasis and fibrosis is vulnerable to ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI). Objectives: To investigate the effects of dexmedetomidine on hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury in rats with cholestasis and liver fibrosis. Material and Methods: Model of rats with cholestasis and liver fibrosis is established by bile ... Show More
  • Preoperative Anxiety and Its Determinants Among Patients Scheduled for Major Surgery: A Hospital Based Study

    Ramesh Ghimire, Pramila Poudel

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 57-60
    Received: Nov. 25, 2018
    Accepted: Jan. 03, 2019
    Published: Feb. 18, 2019
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ja.20180602.13
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    Abstract: Surgery is considered as a life threatening or a major concern that need significant psychological adaptation whether it be a major or a minor one. Pre-operative period is a stressful event that triggers specific emotional, cognitive and physiological response of a patient. Anxiety during this period is determined by various factors that need to be... Show More