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ABSTRACT Background: Newborn infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit require arterial cannulation for hemodynamic monitoring and blood sampling. Arterial access is achieved through catheterization of umbilical or peripheral arteries. Peripheral artery cannulation is performed in critically ill newborns, but artery localization and cannulation is often challenging and unsuccessful. Therefore, increasing the internal diameter and preventing vasospasm are important for successful peripheral artery cannulation in neonates. Topical glyceryl trinitrate has the potential to increase cannulation success by relaxing arterial smooth muscles and thus increasing the internal diameter. We aim to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topycal glyceryl trinitrate in increasing the diameter of the radial artery in neonates. Methods/Design: This study will be a single-center, observer-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted in the neonatal intensive care unit of Perth Children's Hospital, Western Australia. A total of 60 infants born at >34 weeks of gestation who are admitted for elective surgery or medical reasons and for whom a peripheral arterial line is needed for sampling or blood pressure monitoring will be recruited after informed parental consent is obtained. The primary outcome will be the change in radial arterial diameter from baseline to postintervention. Secondary outcomes will be the absolute and percentage change from baseline in the radial arterial diameter in both limbs and safety (hypotension and methemoglobinemia). Discussion: This will be the first randomized controlled trial evaluating the use of topical glyceryl trinitrate to facilitate peripheral artery cannulation in neonates. If our pilot randomized controlled trial confirms the benefits of glyceryl trinitrate patches, it will pave the way for large multicenter randomized controlled trials in this field.
RESUMO Histórico: Os recém-nascidos internados na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal necessitam de canulação arterial para monitoramento hemodinâmico e coleta de sangue. O acesso arterial é obtido por meio de cateterização das artérias umbilicais ou periféricas. A canulação da artéria periférica é realizada em recém-nascidos em estado grave, mas a localização e a canulação da artéria são, muitas vezes, desafiadoras e sem sucesso. Assim, o aumento do diâmetro interno e a prevenção do vasoespasmo são importantes para o sucesso da canulação da artéria periférica em recém-nascidos. O trinitrato de glicerilo tópico tem o potencial de aumentar o sucesso da canulação ao relaxar a musculatura lisa arterial e, dessa forma, aumentar o diâmetro interno. Nosso objetivo é realizar um ensaio piloto controlado e randomizado para avaliar a eficácia e segurança do trinitrato de glicerilo tópico no aumento do diâmetro da artéria radial em recém-nascidos. Métodos/Desenho: Este estudo será um estudo de centro único, cego para o observador, randomizado, controlado por placebo, conduzido na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal do Perth Children's Hospital, Austrália Ocidental. Serão recrutados 60 bebês nascidos com mais de 34 semanas de gestação, internados para cirurgia eletiva ou por razões médicas e para os quais é necessária a colocação de um acesso arterial periférico para coleta de amostras ou monitoramento da pressão arterial, após a obtenção do consentimento informado dos pais. O desfecho primário será a mudança no diâmetro arterial radial basal e pós-intervenção. Os desfechos secundários serão a alteração absoluta e percentual basal no diâmetro arterial radial em ambos os membros e a segurança (hipotensão e metemoglobinemia). Discussão: Este será o primeiro estudo controlado e randomizado a avaliar o uso de trinitrato de glicerilo tópico para facilitar a canulação da artéria periférica em recém-nascidos. Se nosso estudo-piloto randomizado e controlado confirmar os benefícios dos adesivos de trinitrato de glicerilo, ele abrirá caminho para grandes estudos multicêntricos randomizados e controlados nesse campo.
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OBJECTIVE: To compare the protective effect of nitroglycerin ointment 2% and Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) in dorsal flaps of the rat. METHODS: A blind, experimental study was conducted in 24 male Wistar rats, with a mean weight of 320 (286-376) grams. Group 1: Control. Petrolatum jelly (Vaseline), n = 8, Group 2: Nitroglycerin (NTG) ointment 2% (Nitro-Bid, Altana Co.) n = 8, and Group 3: DMSO gel 90% (Neogen corp. Lexington KY, 40611), n = 8. RESULTS: A total of 24 rats were operated on in the 6-month period of this study. Using a non-parametric Mann-Whitney U-test analysis, a statistically significant p was obtained between the control group and 2% NTG ointment, both in the area of necrosis and in the healthy area (p = 0.026). In contrast, the comparison between DMSO [CH3) 2SO] and the control group (p = 0.180) and between both study groups, with a p = 0.18, was not significant. CONCLUSIONS: Our study concluded that there is a protective effect of 2% NTG ointment for flap survival in relation to the control group (petrolatum). DMSO administered topically did not show a protective effect, compared to the control group.
OBJETIVO: Comparar el efecto protector del ungüento de nitroglicerina 2% y el dimetilsulfoxido 90% en colgajos dorsales en ratas. MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio experimental ciego en 24 ratas Wistar macho, con un peso medio de 320 gramos. Grupo 1: Control. Petrolato n = 8, Grupo 2: Nitroglicerina unguento al 2 % (Nitro-Bid, Altana Co.), n = 8, Grupo 3. Dimetilsulfóxido al 90% (Neogen corp. Lexington KY.), n = 8. RESULTADOS: Un total de 24 ratas fueron operadas en el período de 6 meses de este estudio. Mediante un análisis no paramétrico de la prueba U de Mann Whitney, se obtuvo una p estadísticamente significativa entre el grupo control y la pomada de nitroglicerina al 2%, tanto en el área de necrosis como en el área sana (p = 0.026). Por el contrario, la comparación entre DMSO y el grupo control (p = 0.180) y entre ambos grupos de estudio, con una p = 0.18, no fue significativa. CONCLUSIONES: Nuestro estudio concluyó que existe un efecto protector de la pomada de nitroglicerina al 2% para la supervivencia del colgajo en relación al grupo control (vaselina). El DMSO administrado por vía tópica no mostró un efecto protector, en comparación con el grupo de control.
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Dimethyl Sulfoxide , Nitroglycerin , Rats , Male , Animals , Nitroglycerin/pharmacology , Dimethyl Sulfoxide/pharmacology , Ointments , Rats, Wistar , Necrosis/prevention & control , Petrolatum/pharmacologyABSTRACT
Introdução: O benefício do cateterismo transradial já foi confirmado em pacientes do sexo feminino. Mulheres submetidas a exames por cateterismo transradial apresentam desafios únicos. A ocorrência de espasmo e oclusão da artéria radial após o procedimento é maior em mulheres. Objetivamos avaliar o benefício da nitroglicerina na redução de espasmo e oclusão da artéria radial em mulheres submetidas a cateterismo transradial. Métodos: Estudo multicêntrico, prospectivo, randomizado 2x2 fatorial, duplo-cego. Participantes foram randomizados para nitroglicerina 500mcg ou placebo em dois momentos: após colocação do introdutor hemostático e antes da retirada. A avaliação de espasmo da artéria radial foi clínica, por meio de escala dor. A avaliação da oclusão da artéria radial foi realizada com Doppler, nas primeiras 12 horas. Resultados: Foram incluídos 2.040 pacientes, sendo 774 (37,5%) mulheres. A média de idade foi similar entre os sexos (62,2 anos versus 61,5 anos; p=0,27). A incidência de espasmo da artéria radial foi maior nas mulheres (21,2% versus 6,6%; p<0,01), bem como a incidência de oclusão da artéria radial (3,4% versus 1,8%; p=0,03). O uso da nitroglicerina no início do procedimento não reduziu a incidência de espasmo da artéria radial em mulheres quando comparado com o placebo (19,7% versus 22,6%; p=0,34), tampouco as taxas de oclusão da artéria radial (4,3% versus 2,5%; p=0,17). O uso da nitroglicerina ao fim do procedimento não reduziu a incidência de oclusão da artéria em mulheres (2,8% versus 3,9%; p=0,37). Conclusões: O espasmo e a oclusão da artéria radial são mais frequentes em mulheres submetidas a cateterismo transradial quando comparadas aos homens. O uso da nitroglicerina não apresenta efeito benéfico na redução dessas incidências.
Background: The benefit of transradial catheterization is well established in female patients. Women undergoing transradial catheterization exams present with unique challenges. The occurrence of radial artery spasm and occlusion after the procedure is higher in women. The objective of this study was to evaluate the benefit of nitroglycerin in reducing radial artery spasm and occlusion in women undergoing transradial catheterization. Methods: This was a 2x2 factorial randomized, multicenter, prospective, double-blinded study. Participants were randomized to nitroglycerin 500mcg or placebo at two time points: after placement of the hemostatic introducer and before its removal. The evaluation of the radial artery spasm was clinical, using a pain scale The evaluation of the radial artery occlusion was performed with Doppler, in the first 12 hours. Results: A total of 2,040 patients were included, of which 774 (37.5%) were female. Mean age was similar between sexes (62.2 years versus 61.5 years; p=0.27). The incidence of radial artery spasm was higher in women (21.2% versus 6.6%; p<0.01), as well as the incidence of radial artery occlusion (3.4% versus 1.8%; p=0.03). The use of nitroglycerin at the beginning of the procedure did not reduce the incidence of radial artery spasm in women when compared with placebo (19.7% versus 22.6%; p=0.34), nor did the rates of radial artery occlusion (4.3% versus 2.5%; p=0.17). The use of nitroglycerin at the end of the procedure did not reduce the incidence of artery occlusion in women (2.8% versus 3.9%; p=0.37). Conclusions: Radial artery spasm and occlusion are more frequent in women undergoing transradial catheterization when compared to men. The use of nitroglycerin does not have a beneficial effect in reducing these incidences.
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Los parches transdérmicos forman parte de los llamados sistemas de liberación controlada, los cuales permiten el control posológico y cinético de la liberación del principio activo. En 2015 la Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (AEMPS) publicó un comunicado en el que establecía 5 grupos de intercambio para los parches transdérmicos de nitroglicerina.El principio activo nitroglicerina pertenece al grupo terapéutico C01DA y es un potente vasodilatador utilizado en la prevención de la angina de pecho. Hasta ese momento, los parches de nitroglicerina eran susceptibles de sustitución durante servicio de guardia o desabastecimiento siempre de acuerdo a los criterios de composición, grupo terapéutico, unidades de dosis y envase. Sin embargo, la constitución de estos grupos modificó la norma de sustitución ya que sólo se permite realizar intercambios entre los parches incluidos por la AEMPS dentro del mismo tipo.De acuerdo con la AEMPS, la base de datos de BOT Plus del Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Farmacéuticos incluye en la ficha de cada parche de nitroglicerina el tipo al que pertenece, pero la descripción de cada tipo no aparece especificada, como tampoco aparece reflejada con claridad en los programas informáticos de gestión utilizados en farmacia comunitaria. El desabastecimiento de algunas de las marcas prescritas con más frecuencia ha obligado al farmacéutico comunitario a la sustitución de estos medicamentos, apareciendo dudas a la hora de tomar esta decisión y generando, por tanto, numerosas consultas a los centros de información de nuestros Colegios Profesionales. (AU)
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Humans , Nitroglycerin , Vasodilator Agents , Specialty Boards , PharmacyABSTRACT
Abstract Introduction Controlled hypotension is a reversible procedure in which the patient's baseline mean arterial blood pressure is reduced by 30% and sustained at 60-70 mmHg during the procedure. It decreases blood loss and provides clear surgical field during the procedures. Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of controlled hypotension agents esmolol, remifentanil, and nitroglycerin in functional endoscopic sinus surgery, in terms of hemodynamic changes and impact on the surgical efficiency. Methods The research was carried out as a cohort study. Patients who underwent functional endoscopic sinus surgery were randomized into 3 groups. Controlled hypotension was achieved with remifentanil (Group R), esmolol (Group E) and nitroglycerin (Group N). The efficacy of the drugs was tested by comparing the length of time with the targeted mean arterial pressure, the amount of anesthetics used, surgical field bleeding score and surgeon's satisfaction. Results Between May to December 2015, 60 patients were included and randomized equally into 3 different study groups. The median of the length of time with the targeted mean arterial pressure was shorter in the Group R when compared with Group E (p = 0.01) and Group N (p = 0.14). The amount of volatile anesthetics used was 25.0 mL (15-51), 43.0 mL (21-105) and 40.0 mL (26-97) in Groups R, E and N, respectively (p < 0.001). While there was more bleeding with nitroglycerin, surgical field bleeding scores were lower in Group R when compared with esmolol (p = 0.001) and nitroglycerin (p < 0.001). The analysis of surgeon's satisfaction scores concluded that surgeons were more satisfied with the group R (100%), when compared with group E (60%) and group N (30%) (p < 0.001). Conclusion Less volatile agent, short time to achieve controlled hypotension, stable blood pressure, lower surgical field bleeding scores and larger length of time with the targeted mean arterial pressure were found as the advantages of Remifentanil. Less costly, efficiency of achieving the targeted median arterial pressure and less postoperative complications were the advantages of nitroglycerin. In functional endoscopic sinus surgery procedures, appropriate controlled hypotensive agents should be selected according to the patients' characteristics and advantages/disadvantages of the drugs.
Resumo Introdução Hipotensão controlada é um procedimento reversível no qual a pressão arterial média basal do paciente é reduzida em 30% e mantida em 60-70 mmHg durante o procedimento. Isso diminui a perda de sangue e propicia um campo cirúrgico limpo durante os procedimentos. Objetivo Comparar agentes usados para hipotensão controlada: esmolol, remifentanil e nitroglicerina em cirurgia sinusal endoscópica funcional, em termos de alterações hemodinâmicas e impactos na eficácia cirúrgica. Método O estudo foi feito como de coorte. Pacientes submetidos à cirurgia sinusal endoscópica funcional foram randomizados em 3 grupos. A hipotensão controlada foi feita com remifentanil (Grupo R), esmolol (Grupo E) e nitroglicerina (Grupo R). A eficácia dos medicamentos foi testada com a comparação do período de tempo com a pressão arterial média desejada, a quantidade de anestésicos usados, o escore de sangramento no campo cirúrgico e a satisfação do cirurgião. Resultados Entre maio e dezembro de 2015, 60 pacientes foram incluídos e randomizados igualmente nos três grupos de estudo. A mediana do período com a pressão arterial desejada foi menor no Grupo R quando comparado ao Grupo E (p = 0,01) e Grupo N (p = 0,14). A quantidade de anestésicos voláteis usados foi de 25,0 mL (15 ± 51), 43,0 mL (21 ± 105) e 40,0 mL (26 ± 97) nos Grupos R, E e N, respectivamente (p < 0,001). Houve mais sangramento com nitroglicerina e escores de sangramento no campo cirúrgico foram menores no Grupo R quando comparados com esmolol (p = 0,001) e nitroglicerina (p < 0,001). A análise dos escores da satisfação do cirurgião concluiu que os cirurgiões estavam mais satisfeitos com o grupo R (100%) quando comparados ao grupo E (60%) e o grupo N (30%) (p < 0,001). Conclusão Agente menos volátil, pouco tempo para obter a hipotensão controlada, pressão arterial estável, menor escore de sangramento no campo cirúrgico e período de pressão arterial desejada curto foram considerados como vantagens do remifentanil. Menor custo, eficácia de obtenção da pressão arterial média desejada e menos complicações pós-operatórias foram as vantagens da nitroglicerina. Nos procedimentos de cirurgia sinusal endoscópica funcional, os agentes apropriados para obtenção de hipotensão controlada devem ser selecionados de acordo com as características dos pacientes e as vantagens/desvantagens dos fármacos.
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Humans , Nitroglycerin , Hypotension, Controlled , Propanolamines , Cohort Studies , RemifentanilABSTRACT
Introducción: en pacientes cardiópatas isquémicos se han diseñado diversas estrategias preventivas farmacológicas para limitar el daño por isquemia- reperfusión, con el fin de optimizar el balance en el consumo miocárdico de oxigeno. Objetivos: determinar qué estrategia cardio-protectora (nitroglicerina o diltiazem) es más efectiva en la revascularización coronaria.Métodos: se realizó un estudio comparativo aleatorio para evaluar el efecto cardio protector de la nitroglicerina y el diltiazem en pacientes intervenidos con el corazón latiendo. Resultados: se estudiaron 175 pacientes; los de nitroglicerina, grupo N=90 pacientes y los de diltiazem, grupo D=85. La isquemia miocárdica sostenida, en el grupo D fue del 20 por ciento vs N con 12 por ciento; p= 0,04. Primó el infra desnivel del ST[a1] . En el grupo N fue 10 % vs grupo D de 39 por ciento; p=0,002. La alteración segmentaria más frecuente fue la hipocinesia en el 36 por ciento de los pacientes. La acinesia fue superior en el grupo D, 9,4 por ciento v/s grupo N 4,4 por ciento; p=0,05. El valor promedio de tensión arterial media intraoperatoria fue en el grupo N=80 mm/Hg vs grupo D= 61,4 mm/Hg; p= 0,003. La frecuencia cardiaca media en el grupo N=63 lpm vs grupo D=50 lpm; p=0,006. La arritmia más frecuente fue la fibrilación auricular 28 por ciento, en el grupo N 34 por ciento vs grupo D 21 por ciento, p=0,037. El valor medio de la troponina Tus a las 24 h, en el grupo D=125 pg/ml, vs grupo N=97,7 pg/ml; p=0,042. Los efectos adversos fueron mínimos. La hipotensión arterial sostenida, en el grupo D fue 30 por ciento vs grupo N 5,5 por ciento; p=0,002. El bloqueo AV[a2] se observó en el grupo N 4 por ciento vs grupo D 15 por ciento; p=0,01. El IMA [a3] perioperatorio fue 2,2 veces más frecuente con diltiazem, que con nitroglicerina.Conclusiones: la infusión perioperatoria de nitroglicerina provee un mejor efecto cardio protector que el diltiazem en la prevención de eventos isquémicos ... (AU)
Introduction: in the cases of ischemic cardiopathy patients, different preventive strategies have been designed to limit the damage for ischemia-reperfusion, in order to optimize the balance in myocardial oxygen consumption. Objectives: To determine what cardio-protective (nitroglycerin or diltiazem) strategy is more effective in coronary revascularization. Methods: A randomized therapeutic trial was conducted to assess the cardio-protective effect of diltiazem and nitroglycerin in patients intervened with heart beating. Results: 175 patients were studied: the nitroglycerin group N=90 patients and the diltiazem group D=85. Sustained myocardial ischemia in group D was 20 percent vs. 12 percent in N; p=0.04. ST infra-imbalance prevailed. It was 10 percent in the N group vs 39 percent in group D; p = 0.002. The most frequent alteration was segmental hypokinesia in 36 percent of the patients. Akinesia was higher in group D, 9.4 percent vs. group N 4.4 percent; p = 0.05. The average value of mean intraoperative blood pressure was 80 mm/Hg in the group N vs.61.4 mm/Hg in group D; p = 0.003. The average heart rate in the group N was 63 bpm vs Group D which was 50 bpm; p = 0.006. The most common arrhythmia was atrial fibrillation 28 percent, in the N group 34 percent vs. group D 21 percent, p = 0.037. The average value of troponin after 24 h was 125 pg/ml in group D vs.97.7 pg/ml in group N; p = 0.042. Adverse effects were minimal. Sustained hypotension in group D was 30 percent vs 5.5 percent in group N; p = 0.002. AV block was observed in the group N 4 percent vs 15 percent in group D; p = 0.01. Perioperative IMA was 2.2 times more frequent with diltiazem than with nitroglycerin. Conclusions: Perioperative infusion of nitroglycerin provides better cardioprotective effect then diltiazem in preventing sustained ischemic events, associated with less release of T troponin and better hemodynamic stability. Diltiazem is associated with a decreased risk of postoperative ...(AU)
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Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Myocardial Ischemia/diagnosis , Myocardial Ischemia/therapy , Myocardial Revascularization/adverse effects , Risk Factors , Diltiazem/therapeutic use , Nitroglycerin/therapeutic use , Cardiotonic Agents/administration & dosageABSTRACT
ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Injection pain after propofol administration is common and maydisturb patients' comfort. The aim of this study was to compare effectiveness of intravenous(iv) nitroglycerin, lidocaine and metoprolol applied through the veins on the dorsum of hand orantecubital vein on eliminating propofol injection pain.METHOD: There were 147 patients and they were grouped according to the analgesic adminis-tered. Metoprolol (n = 31, Group M), lidocaine (n = 32, Group L) and nitroglycerin (n = 29, GroupN) were applied through iv catheter at dorsum hand vein or antecubital vein. Pain was evalu-ated by 4 point scale (0 - no pain, 1 --- light pain, 2 --- mild pain, 3 --- severe pain) in 5, 10, 15and 20th seconds. ASA, BMI, patient demographics, education level and the effect of pathwaysfor injection and location of operations were analyzed for their effect on total pain score.RESULTS: There were no differences between the groups in terms of total pain score (p = 0.981).There were no differences in terms of total pain score depending on ASA, education level,location of operation. However, lidocaine was more effective when compared with metoprolol(p = 0.015) and nitroglycerin (p = 0.001) among groups. Although neither lidocaine nor metopro-lol had any difference on pain management when applied from antecubital or dorsal hand vein(p > 0.05), nitroglycerin injection from antecubital vein had demonstrated statistically lowerpain scores (p = 0.001).CONCLUSION: We found lidocaine to be the most effective analgesic in decreasing propofolrelated pain. We therefore suggest iv lidocaine for alleviating propofol related pain at operations.
RESUMOJUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A dor no local da injeção após a administração de propofol é comum e pode causar desconforto nos pacientes. O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar a eficácia de nitroglicerina, lidocaína e metoprolol, aplicados intravenosamente através de veias do dorso das mãos ou antecubitais, para eliminar a dor causada pela injeção de propofol.MÉTODOS: Foram alocados em grupos 147 pacientes de acordo com o analgésico administrado: metoprolol (n = 31, Grupo M), lidocaína (n = 32, Grupo L) e nitroglicerina (n = 29, Grupo N). Os analgésicos foram aplicados via cateter intravenoso em veia do dorso da mão ou antecubital. A dor foi avaliada com uma escala de quatro pontos (0 = sem dor, 1 = dor leve, 2 = dor moderada, 3 = dor intensa) nos segundos cinco, 10, 15 e 20. Os dados demográficos dos pacientes, estado físico ASA, IMC, nível de escolaridade, efeito das vias de injeção e local das cirurgias foram analisados quanto a seus efeitos no escore total de dor.RESULTADOS: Não houve diferença entre os grupos em relação ao escore total de dor (p = 0,981). Não houve diferença no escore total de dor em relação ao estado físico ASA, escolaridade e local da cirurgia. No entanto, lidocaína foi mais eficaz em comparação com metoprolol (p = 0,015) e nitroglicerina (p = 0,001), na comparação entre os grupos. Embora lidocaína e metoprolol não tenham apresentado diferença no tratamento da dor quando aplicados em veia antecubital ou do dorso da mão (p > 0,05), a injeção de nitroglicerina em veia antecubital apresentou escores de dor estatisticamente menores (p = 0,001).CONCLUSÃO: Lidocaína mostrou-se como analgésico mais eficaz para diminuir a dor relacionada à injeção de propofol. Sugerimos, portanto, lidocaína IV para aliviar a dor relacionada à injeção de propofol em operações.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Aged , Pain/drug therapy , Propofol/adverse effects , Nitroglycerin/therapeutic use , Injections/adverse effects , Lidocaine/therapeutic use , Metoprolol/therapeutic use , Middle AgedABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Injection pain after propofol administration is common and may disturb patients' comfort. The aim of this study was to compare effectiveness of intravenous (iv) nitroglycerin, lidocaine and metoprolol applied through the veins on the dorsum of hand or antecubital vein on eliminating propofol injection pain. METHOD: There were 147 patients and they were grouped according to the analgesic administered. Metoprolol (n=31, Group M), lidocaine (n=32, Group L) and nitroglycerin (n=29, Group N) were applied through iv catheter at dorsum hand vein or antecubital vein. Pain was evaluated by 4 point scale (0 - no pain, 1 - light pain, 2 - mild pain, 3 - severe pain) in 5, 10, 15 and 20th seconds. ASA, BMI, patient demographics, education level and the effect of pathways for injection and location of operations were analyzed for their effect on total pain score. RESULTS: There were no differences between the groups in terms of total pain score (p=0.981). There were no differences in terms of total pain score depending on ASA, education level, location of operation. However, lidocaine was more effective when compared with metoprolol (p=0.015) and nitroglycerin (p=0.001) among groups. Although neither lidocaine nor metoprolol had any difference on pain management when applied from antecubital or dorsal hand vein (p>0.05), nitroglycerin injection from antecubital vein had demonstrated statistically lower pain scores (p=0.001). CONCLUSION: We found lidocaine to be the most effective analgesic in decreasing propofol related pain. We therefore suggest iv lidocaine for alleviating propofol related pain at operations.
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Injections/adverse effects , Lidocaine/therapeutic use , Metoprolol/therapeutic use , Nitroglycerin/therapeutic use , Pain/drug therapy , Propofol/adverse effects , Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle AgedABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Injection pain after propofol administration is common and may disturb patients' comfort. The aim of this study was to compare effectiveness of intravenous (iv) nitroglycerin, lidocaine and metoprolol applied through the veins on the dorsum of hand or antecubital vein on eliminating propofol injection pain. METHOD: There were 147 patients and they were grouped according to the analgesic administered. Metoprolol (n=31, Group M), lidocaine (n=32, Group L) and nitroglycerin (n=29, Group N) were applied through iv catheter at dorsum hand vein or antecubital vein. Pain was evaluated by 4 point scale (0 - no pain, 1 - light pain, 2 - mild pain, 3 - severe pain) in 5, 10, 15 and 20th seconds. ASA, BMI, patient demographics, education level and the effect of pathways for injection and location of operations were analyzed for their effect on total pain score. RESULTS: There were no differences between the groups in terms of total pain score (p=0.981). There were no differences in terms of total pain score depending on ASA, education level, location of operation. However, lidocaine was more effective when compared with metoprolol (p=0.015) and nitroglycerin (p=0.001) among groups. Although neither lidocaine nor metoprolol had any difference on pain management when applied from antecubital or dorsal hand vein (p>0.05), nitroglycerin injection from antecubital vein had demonstrated statistically lower pain scores (p=0.001). CONCLUSION: We found lidocaine to be the most effective analgesic in decreasing propofol related pain. We therefore suggest iv lidocaine for alleviating propofol related pain at operations.
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Objetivos: determinar la utilidad clínica de la detección ecocardiográfica de alteraciones parietales basales de la contractilidad (ABC) reversibles con drogas antiisquémicas en pacientes con cardiopatía isquémica (CI) estable sospechada o conocida. Antecedentes: no hay referencias en la literatura al respecto. Población y método: estudio prospectivo observacional de la práctica clínica corriente en 93 pacientes ambulatorios, consecutivos (52,7% hombres, mediana 69,7 años), con indicación de ecoestrés mostrando ABC no cicatrizales. En su lugar se aplicó un protocolo con nitritos y metoprolol. Se consignaron los cambios del score segmentario (SS), del ángor y del electrocardiograma (ECG). Los pacientes fueron derivados directamente a cateterismo (n=9), internación (n=34) o domicilio (n=50). Se realizó un seguimiento a largo plazo (3,25 años-personas). Resultados: los cambios del SS, ángor y ECG fueron significativos (p < 0,001). La mortalidad global fue 6,34 p-mes-1 x 1000, con tratamiento médico versus invasivo: 8,59 vs 3,8 p-mes-1 x 1000, cateterismo directo vs internados con cateterismo diferido: 3,93 vs 7,22 p-mes-1 x 1000, internados sin cateterismo: 18,62 p-mes-1 x 1000 y domiciliarios con y sin cateterismo: 4,03 vs 4,05 p-mes-1 x 1000, respectivamente. Los pacientes con cateterismo presentaron lesiones severas mayormente de múltiples vasos. Conclusiones: la detección ecocardiográfica de ABC reversibles con drogas antiisquémicas en pacientes con CI evoca la presencia de isquemia miocárdica de reposo en una población de alto riesgo y tiene un importante valor pronóstico.
Objectives: to determine the clinical usefulness in detecting reversible resting echocardiographic segmental wall motion contractile abnormalities (ABC) in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CI). Background: There are no references in the literature. Population and method: This is a current clinical practice prospective observational study on 93 consecutive patients (58% men, median 69,7 years) with stress echocardiograms requested and showing non scarring ABC who were submitted to echocardiograms with nitrates and metoprolol instead. Left ventricular segmental wall motion score index (SS), electrocardiographic abnormalities (ECG) and chest pain changes were determined. Patients were referred either to direct catheterization (n=9), hospitalization (n=34) or to their residences (n=50). A 3,25-years-persons follow-up was performed. Results: SS, ECG abnormalities and chest pain changed significantly (p<0,001). The higher SS, the higher mortality. Global mortality was 6,34 p-mes-1 x 1000; patients with medical vs. invasive treatment: 8,59 vs 3,8 p-mes-1 x 1000, with direct catheterization vs. those hospitalized with deferred catheterization: 3,93 vs 7,22 p-mes-1 x 1000, patients hospitalized without catheterization: 18,62 p-mes-1 x 1000, and domiciliary patients with and without catheterization: 4,03 vs 4,05 p-mes-1 x 1000. Patients with catheterization showed severe multi-vessel disease mainly. Conclusions: Reversible echocardiographic ABC with anti-ischemic drugs evokes resting myocardial ischemia, a high risk CI population and has important prognostic value.
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis (CNH) is a painful idiopathic degenerative condition involving the skin and cartilage of the helix or antihelix of the ear. Topical nitroglycerin 2% is a relatively recent treatment option for CNH that has produced good results, although with adverse effects (17% of cases). The use of a lower concentration would probably achieve similar results with fewer adverse effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of topical nitroglycerin 0.2% in the treatment of CNH. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective observational study of patients treated in 2 Spanish hospitals between 2012 and 2014. The effectiveness of treatment was determined by clinical photography and assessment of symptoms using a verbal numerical rating scale. RESULTS: Of the 29 patients treated, 93% showed clinical improvement. In the group of responders, mean treatment duration was 1.8 months and mean follow-up was 5.9 months. Overall tolerance was good in all cases. CONCLUSION: Topical nitroglycerin 0.2% is an effective and well-tolerated conservative treatment option that improves the appearance of lesions and provides symptomatic relief in the majority of patients with CNH.
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Cartilage Diseases/drug therapy , Dermatitis/drug therapy , Dermatologic Agents/therapeutic use , Ear Diseases/drug therapy , Nitroglycerin/therapeutic use , Administration, Cutaneous , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Dermatologic Agents/administration & dosage , Dermatologic Agents/adverse effects , Dose-Response Relationship, Drug , Ear Auricle/drug effects , Ear Auricle/pathology , Ear Cartilage/drug effects , Ear Cartilage/pathology , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Nitroglycerin/administration & dosage , Nitroglycerin/adverse effects , Retrospective Studies , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of local nitroglycerin on the viable area of a prefabricated flap for vascular implant in rats, and to investigate the surgical delay procedure. METHODS: A femoral pedicle was implanted under the skin of the abdominal wall in forty Wistar rats. The animals were divided into four groups of ten: group 1 - without surgical delay procedure and local nitroglycerin; group 2 - with surgical delay procedure, but without local nitroglycerin; group 3 - without surgical delay procedure, but with local nitroglycerin; and group 4 - with simultaneous surgical delay procedure and local nitroglycerin. The percentages of the viable areas, in relation to the total flap, were calculated using AutoCAD R 14. RESULTS: The mean percentage value of the viable area was 8.9% in the group 1. 49.4% in the group 2; 8.4% in the group 3 and 1.1% in the group 4. There was significant difference between groups 1 and 2 (p=0.005), 1 and 4 (p=0.024), 2 and 3 (p=0.003), 2 and 4 (p=0.001). These results support the hypothesis that the closure of the arterial venous channels is responsible for the phenomenon of surgical delay procedure. CONCLUSION: Local nitroglycerin did not cause an increase in the prefabricated viable flap area by vascular implantation and decreased the viable flap area that underwent delay procedures.
OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito da nitroglicerina tópica sobre a área viável de um modelo de retalho pré-fabricado por implante vascular em ratos e analisar o mecanismo de autonomização cirúrgica aplicada a retalhos pré-fabricados. MÉTODOS: Foram utilizados 40 ratos Wistar. No primeiro tempo cirúrgico - 20 ratos foram submetidos a implante do pedículo femoral na região subdérmica da parede abdominal, e 20 submetidos à autonomização cirúrgica de retalho cutâneo de parede abdominal e, simultaneamente, implante do pedículo femoral na região subdérmica deste retalho. No segundo tempo - após três semanas e em todos os animais, era elevado um retalho cutâneo ilhado, pediculado unicamente nos vasos implantados e divididos em quatro grupos de dez animais: grupo 1, com retalhos submetidos unicamente a implante do pedículo femoral na região subdérmica da parede abdominal; grupo 2, com retalhos submetidos à autonomização cirúrgica e implante do pedículo femoral na região subdérmica deste retalho; grupo 3, com retalhos submetidos unicamente a implante do pedículo femoral na região subdérmica da parede abdominal tratados com nitroglicerina tópica; grupo 4, com retalhos submetidos à autonomização cirúrgica e implante do pedículo femoral na região subdérmica deste retalho tratados com nitroglicerina tópica. O percentual de área viável, em relação à área total do retalho, foi calculado sete dias após o segundo tempo cirúrgico. RESULTADOS: O valor médio de área viável alcançou 8,9% no grupo 1; 49,4% no grupo 2; 8,4% no grupo 3; e 1,1% no grupo 4. Houve diferença significante entre os grupos 1 e 2 (p=0,005); 1 e 4 (p=0,024); 2 e 3 (p=0,003) e 2 e 4 (p=0,001). Os resultados fortaleceram a hipótese de que o fechamento dos canais arteriovenosos é o principal mecanismo responsável pelo aumento da área viável observada em retalhos submetidos à autonomização cirúrgica.CONCLUSÃO: A nitroglicerina tópica não induziu ao aumento da área viável dos retalhos pré-fabricados por implante vascular e diminuiu a área viável dos retalhos submetidos à autonomização.
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Animals , Male , Rats , Abdominal Muscles/surgery , Abdominal Wall/surgery , Nitroglycerin/therapeutic use , Surgical Flaps/blood supply , Vasodilator Agents/therapeutic use , Graft Survival/drug effects , Models, Animal , Random Allocation , Rats, Wistar , Surgical Flaps/pathologyABSTRACT
Paciente de género femenino, de 21 años de edad, quien ingresó por dolor progresivo e intenso en miembros inferiores, y refirió antecedente reciente de ingestión de derivados del ergot. Al examen físico se observó ausencia de pulsos en ambos miembros inferiores. Por angiotomografia se documentó disminución severa, generalizada y bilateral, del calibre de los vasos arteriales de miembros inferiores. Se diagnosticó isquemia arterial aguda secundaria a ergotismo y se inició tratamiento con vasodilatadores y calcio-antagonistas, que resolvió los síntomas en su totalidad.
21 years old female patient admitted for progressive and intense pain in lower limbs, that narrated a recent history of ergot ingestion. On physical examination there was absence of pulses in both lower limbs. Severe, generalized and bilateral decrease of caliber of arterial vessels of the lower limbs was documented by angiotomography. Acute arterial ischemia of lower limbs secondary to ergotism was diagnosed and treatment with vasodilators and calcium antagonists was initiated, resolving entirely the symptoms.
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Ergotism , Ischemia , NitroglycerinABSTRACT
OBJETIVO: comparar a efetividade da nitroglicerina transdérmica com a nifedipina oral na inibição do trabalho de parto prematuro. MÉTODOS: foi realizado um ensaio clínico com 50 mulheres em trabalho de parto prematuro, randomizadas em dois grupos, 24 para nifedipina oral (20 mg) e 26 para nitroglicerina transdérmica (patch 10 mg). Foram selecionadas as pacientes com gestação única, entre a 24ª e 34ª semanas e diagnóstico de trabalho de parto prematuro. Foram excluídas pacientes com malformações fetais e com doenças clínicas ou obstétricas. As variáveis analisadas foram tocólise efetiva, tempo necessário para tocólise, frequência de recorrência, progressão para parto prematuro e efeitos colaterais. RESULTADOS: a eficácia da tocólise nas primeiras 12 horas foi semelhante entre os grupos (nitroglicerina: 84,6 por cento versus nifedipina: 87,5 por cento; p=0,5). A média do tempo para tocólise também foi semelhante (6,6 versus 5,8 horas; p=0,3). Não houve diferença entre os grupos quanto à recorrência de parto prematuro (26,9 versus 16,7 por cento; p=0,3) e nem na frequência de parto prematuro dentro de 48 horas (15,4 versus 12,5 por cento; p=0,5). Entretanto, a frequência de cefaleia foi significativamente maior no grupo que usou nitroglicerina (30,8 versus 8,3 por cento; p=0,04). CONCLUSÕES: a nitroglicerina transdérmica apresentou efetividade semelhante à nifedipina oral para inibição do trabalho de parto prematuro nas primeiras 48 horas, porém com maior frequência de cefaleia.
PURPOSE: to compare the effectiveness of transdermal nitroglycerin with oral nifedipine in the inhibition of preterm delivery. METHODS: a clinical essay has been performed with 50 women in preterm delivery, randomly divided into two groups, 24 receiving oral nifedipine (20 mg), and 26, transdermal nitroglycerin (10 mg patch). Patients with a single gestation, between the 24th and the 34th weeks and diagnosis of preterm delivery were selected. Women with fetal malformation and clinical or obstetric diseases were excluded. The variables analyzed were: effective tocolysis, time needed for tocolysis, recurrence frequency, progression to preterm delivery, and side effects. RESULTS: tocolysis efficacy in the first 12 hours was similar between the groups (nitroglycerin: 84.6 percent versus nifedipine: 87.5 percent; p=0.50). The time average time needed for tocolysis was also similar (6.6 versus 5.8 hours; p=0.30). There was no difference between the groups, concerning the recurrence of preterm delivery (26.9 versus 16.7 percent; p=0.30), and neither in the rate of preterm delivery within 48 hours (15.4 versus 12.5 percent; p=0.50). Nevertheless, the cephalea rate was significantly higher in the Nitroglycerin Group (30.8 versus 8.3 percent; p=0.04). CONCLUSIONS: transdermal nitroglycerin has presented similar effectiveness to oral nifedipine to inhibit preterm delivery in the first 48 hours, however with higher cephalea frequency.
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Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Pregnancy , Young Adult , Nifedipine/administration & dosage , Nitroglycerin/administration & dosage , Tocolysis , Tocolytic Agents/administration & dosage , Vasodilator Agents/administration & dosage , Administration, Cutaneous , Administration, Oral , Young AdultABSTRACT
resumen Se describen tres casos clínicos de Síndrome Doloroso Regional Complejo Tipo 1, cuya denominación anterior era distrofia simpático refleja.Se analizaron los síntomas y signos para lograr un diagnóstico positivo y los exámenes complementarios solicitados en vistas a sostener el diagnóstico. Se mostraron los resultados del tratamiento destacándose la alta efectividad de nitroglicerina en parches transdérmicos.
summary We described three clinical cases with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome type 1, previously named Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, the symptoms and signs were analyzed looking for the diagnosis as well as the complementary studies needed to support it. Finally we showed the efficacy of the treatment with transdermic patches of nitro-glycerine, reaching very good and excellent results.
resumo Descreven-se 3 casos clínicos de Síndrome e Dolorosa Complexa Tipo 1, cuja denominação anterior era Distrofia Simpático Reflexa. Se analisaram os sintomas e sinais para chegar à um diagnóstico positivo e os exames complementares solicitados com vistas a sustentar o diagnóstico. Mostrar-se os resultados do tratamento destacando-se a alta efetividade da Nitroglicerina em adesivos transdérmicos.
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FUNDAMENTO: A seleção de pacientes com doença coronariana crônica para recanalização baseia-se na detecção do miocárdio comprometido, potencialmente viável. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o miocárdio isquêmico, potencialmente viável pelo SPECT com MIBI sensibilizado por nitroglicerina em dose máxima tolerada. MÉTODOS: Investigamos de forma prospectiva, de abril de 2004 a novembro de 2005, pela tomografia computadorizada por emissão de fóton único SPECT com Tc-99m (MIBI), 40 pacientes (média etária 62 ± 8,9 anos, 30 homens) com obstrtução coronariana demonstrada angiograficamente, e a cintilografia miocárdica foi realizada em repouso e com nitroglicerina endovenosa (EV), iniciando com a dose (1 µg/kg/min) e incremento a cada minuto, até a queda da pressão arterial sistólica em 20 mmHg. A redução da perfusão dos segmentos foi classificada em moderada e severa, e comparada depois da nitroglicerina. Analisamos as variáveis angiográficas, hemodinâmicas e de perfusão miocárdica. RESULTADOS: Analisamos 680 segmentos miocárdicos em repouso: 538 com distribuição homogênea e 142 com hipoperfusão (54 com redução moderada e 88 severa). Depois da nitroglicerina, ocorreu aumento da perfusão em 19 (47,5 por cento) de 40 pacientes. Tornaram-se viáveis 55 de 142 segmentos: 33 (61,1 por cento) com redução moderada e 22 (25 por cento) com redução severa, ambos apresentaram aumento significativo da distribuição do radiofármaco (p < 0,001, qui-quadrado). CONCULSÃO: Dos componentes com Tc-99m, está incluído o Tc-99m-2-methoxy-isobutil-isonitrila (MIBI) que, utilizado com dose otimizada de nitroglicerina EV, pode aumentar a captação do radiofármaco em áreas com hipoperfusão moderada e severa. Os resultados deste estudo sugerem aumento da sensibilidade do Tc-99m (MIBI) pela nitroglicerina para detecção de miocárdio viável.
BACKGROUND: The selection of patients with chronic coronary disease for recanalization is based on the detection of the affected myocardium that is potentially viable. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the potentially viable ischemic myocardium through single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with MIBI after a maximum tolerated dose of I.V. nitroglycerin. METHODS: We prospectively investigated by SPECT with Tc-99m (MIBI), from April 2004 to November 2005, 40 patients (mean age: 62 ± 8.9 yrs, 30 men) with coronary obstruction demonstrated angiographically; the myocardium scintigraphy was carried out at rest and after intravenous (I.V.) nitroglycerin, which was started at a dose of 1 µg/kg/min and increased every minute until the systolic blood pressure decreased by 20 mmHg. The decrease in the perfusion of the segments was classified as moderate or severe and compared after the nitroglycerin. The angiographic, hemodynamic and myocardial perfusion variables were analyzed. RESULTS: We analyzed 680 myocardial segments at rest: 538 with a homogenous distribution and 142 with hypoperfusion (54 with moderate and 88 with severe decrease). After the nitroglycerin, there was an increase in the perfusion in 19 (47.5 percent) of 40 patients and 55 of 142 segments became viable: 33 (61.1 percent) with moderate and 22 (25 percent) with severe decrease; both presented a significant increase in the radiotracer distribution (p < 0.001, Chi-square). CONCLUSION: One of the components with Tc-99m is Tc-99m 2-methoxy-isobutyl-isonitrile (MIBI), which, when used with an optimized dose of I.V. nitroglycerin, can increase the radiotracer uptake in areas with moderate and severe hypoperfusion. The results of the present study suggest the increase in the Tc-99m (MIBI) sensitivity by nitroglycerin for the detection of viable myocardium.
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Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Myocardial Ischemia , Nitroglycerin , Radiopharmaceuticals , Vasodilator Agents , Blood Pressure/physiology , Chi-Square Distribution , Coronary Circulation/physiology , Heart Rate/physiology , Injections, Intravenous , Maximum Tolerated Dose , Myocardial Ischemia/physiopathology , Nitroglycerin/administration & dosage , Prospective Studies , Rest , Time Factors , Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon , Vasodilator Agents/administration & dosageABSTRACT
El bloqueo nervioso periprostático (BNPP) con lidocaína provee buena analgesia para la biopsia transrectal ecoguiada. Sin embargo la introducción del transductor se asocia a dolor significativo durante el procedimiento. El uso tópico de trinitrato de glicerina (NTG) podría proveer alivio adicional. Se evaluó la eficacia y tolerancia de la pasta de NTG tópica y de la combinación BNPP con lidocaína y NTG tópica, comparada con el BNPP de lidocaína. Materiales y Métodos: Entre Marzo de 2005 y Julio de 2006, 144 pacientes consecutivos referidos para una biopsia de próstata de próstata por primera vez fueron randomizados en tres grupos. Grupo 1: BNPP con lidocaína; Grupo 2: Pasta NTG al 0.2 por ciento tópica; Grupo 3: Combinación de BNPP con lidocaína y NTG. Los tratamientos tópicos fueron administrados 30 minutos previo a la biopsia. En todos los pacientes se tomaron 12 muestras. Cada participante completó una escala de dolor visual análoga de 10 puntos después de la introducción del transductor del ecógrafo y al finalizar el procedimiento. Resultados: El dolor de la biopsia fue significativamente menor en los pacientes que recibieron lidocaína sola o en combinación comparada con NTG sola (3.5 v/s 4,8, p<0,05). A su vez la combinación fue superior a lidocaína sola (p = 0.165). No hubo diferencias significativas en relación al dolor debido a la introducción del transductor. En el grupo NTG sola, ocho pacientes (5,6 por ciento) experimentaron cefalea y dos pacientes hipotensión sintomática. Conclusión: La pasta de NTG al 0.2 por ciento tópica es un método efectivo y bien tolerado para disminuir el dolor asociado a la biopsia de próstata ecoguiada. Es seguro y fácil de usar y debiera ser ofrecido a los pacientes que van a ser sometidos a este procedimiento.
Lidocaine periprostatic nervous blockage (LPNB) provides and adequate analgesia for transrectal ultrasound prostate biopsy (TUPB). The placement of the rectal transductor is associated with important pain during the procedure. The topic use of Glicerin trinitrate (GN) could offer improved analgesia during TUPB. We aimed to evaluate analgesic efficacy of GN vs GN + LPNB in TUPB. Methods. Between March 2005 and July 2006, 144 consecutive patients received primary TUPB at our institution. Patients were randomly assigned to three different groups. Group 1: LPNB, Group 2: Topic GN, Group 3: GN + LPNB. Topic treatment were administered 30 minutes before the procedure. All patients received bi sextant biopsy and completed a 10 points analgesic visual scale after transductor placement and at the end of the procedure. Results. Pain sensation was significantly lower in patients in groups 1 and 3 vs group 2 (3.5 vs 4.8, p<0,05). Analgesia was also superior in group 3 vs group 1 (p=0.165). There were no significant differences in pain regarding dutransductor placement. In group 2, eight patients (5,6 percent) experienced cephalea and two other symptomatic hypotension. Conclusion. TG is an effective and well tolerated method for analgesia during TUPB. It is a safe and practical method that could be offered to patients undergoing TUPB.
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Humans , Male , Aged , Anesthetics, Combined/administration & dosage , Biopsy, Needle/methods , Lidocaine/administration & dosage , Nitroglycerin/administration & dosage , Prostate/pathology , Administration, Topical , Biopsy, Needle/instrumentation , Nerve Block/methods , Pain Measurement , Double-Blind Method , Ointments , ProstateABSTRACT
Objetivo - Avaliar os efeitos clínicos da nitroglicerina transdérmica em portadores de angina estável. Métodos - Quinhentos e trinta e cinco especialistas avaliaram mil quinhentos e trinta e nove pacientes com angina estável, idade média de 61,0 ñ 10,3 anos, sendo 891 (57,97%) do sexo masculino. O estudo multicêntrico prospectivo consistiu na aplicaçäo inicial de 5 mg e, após duas semanas, caso persistisse quadro de angina ou infradesnivelamanto de ST, a dose era aumentada para 10 mg de nitroglicerina transdérmica, a cada 12-14 horas, por 12 semanas. Foram realizadas avaliaçöes clínicas no período inicial e nas semanas 2, 4, 8 e 12, e eletrocardiograma e eletrocardiograma de esforço (ECGE), no início e na 12ª semana. Resultados - Observou-se reduçäo estatisticamente significante (p < 0,005) no número de crises anginosas, no consumo de nitratos sublingual, na pressäo arterial e na porcentagem de pacientes com ECGE isquêmico. A frequência cardíaca e a dose de nitroglicerina transdérmica utilizada näo tiveram alteraçöes significativas. A tolerabilidade desta via de administraçäo foi considerada muito boa e boa em 92,2% dos pacientes. Conclusäo - A utilizaçäo da nitroglicerina transdérmica mostrou-se eficaz no tratamento da angina estável, com excelente tolerabilidade pelo paciente
Purpose - To evaluate the nitroglycerin patches efficacy and tolerability in patients with stable angina pectoris. Methods - One thousand and five hundred and thirty nine patients with stable angina pectoris, mean age 61.0 + 10.3, 891 men and 648 women were prospectively evaluated by five hundred and thirty five specialists after 5 mg or, posteriorly, if clinical necessary, 10 mg of nitroglycerin patches during 12 weeks. Clinical evaluation, electrocardiogram (ECG) and treadmill exercise were obtained on study entry and at weeks 2, 4, 8 and 12 for clinical evaluation, and at week 12 for ECG and treatmill exercise. Results - A significative reduction was observed in the number of angina crisis, sublingual nitrates consumption, arterial blood pressure and on the percentage of positive treadmill exercise tests. The heart rate and nitroglycerin patches dose did not show statistical differences. The compliance of transdermal administration was excellent. Conclusion - The nitroglycerin patches administration was effective for stable angina pectoris with excellent patient's compliance