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Intraperitoneal Dexamethasone and Dexmedetomidine Reduce PONV After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

The Takeaway Intraperitoneal dexamethasone, dexmedetomidine, and their combination reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after laparoscopic cholecystectomy Study Design * Prospective randomized triple-blind study * 240 patients aged 20–50 years, ASA Class I or II * Exclusion criteria were a history of psychotic illnesses, Parkinson’s disease, motion disorder, and a history

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In Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, Cisatracurium with Neostigmine Reversal is Safer than Rocuronium and Sugammadex

The Takeaway Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease who were given rocuronium and reversed with sugammadex had a significantly higher risk for acute cardiovascular and pulmonary complications when compared to patients who were administered cisatracurium plus neostigmine Study Design * Retrospective observational study * Propensity-matched study including 20,548 patients with CKD Physiology

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