Opioids

Effect of habitat variations on the chemical composition, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of Achillea fragrantissima (Forssk) Sch. Bip

“…The antioxidant activity of phenolic compounds was explained due to their scavenging capacity against the free radicals by donation of hydrogen atoms and electrons as well as chelation of the metal cations [ 19 ]. In addition, polyphenols were reported to have bactericidal and bacteriostatic action via inhibition of the bacterial enzymes and toxins and alter their cytoplasmic membrane as well as they can exert synergistic effect with the commonly used antibiotics and increase their effect on the bacterial pathogens [ [20] , [21] , [22] , [23] ]…”

Is ABO Blood Group a Predictive Factor for the Amount of Opioid Consumption in the First 24 Hours After Cesarean Section?

“…A case record form consisted of 4 parts: (1) general information (age, body weight, height, body mass index [BMI], ABO blood group, ASA classification, elective/emergency case, gravidity [G], parity [P], abortion [A], history of previous cesarean section and history of recurrent Pfannenstiel incision), (2) intraoperative data (successful spinal block, use of intrathecal morphine [0.2 mg], skin incision, operation time, no intraoperative opioid use, no intraoperative ketamine use), (3) PACU data (verbal numerical rating score [VNRS] and amount of opioid used as milligram morphine equivalent [MME]) 16 and (4) ward data within 24 hrs (minimal and maximum VNRSs, postoperative opioid use as MME, total dose of paracetamol and ibuprofen used, and length of hospital stay).…”