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R D Gunawardene

Publications and source records attributed to R D Gunawardene.

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PubMed1990

Local application of EMLA and glyceryl trinitrate ointment before venepuncture.

One hundred unpremedicated fit day surgery patients aged between 27 and 68 years were allocated randomly into one of four groups and EMLA, glyceryl trinitrate, EMLA and glyceryl trinitrate or a placebo ointment was applied to the dorsum of a hand. The pain and ease of venepuncture were determined at induction of anaesthesia 60 minutes later. Pain scores were also reassessed 1-2 hours after operation. Lower pain scores and easier venepuncture occurred when EMLA and glyceryl trinitrate ointment was applied to the dorsum of the hand.

Administration, Cutaneous↗
PubMed1988

Propofol and emesis.

Ninety patients scheduled to undergo minor gynaecological surgery were divided into three groups. Group 1 received propofol only, for both induction and maintenance of anaesthesia. Group 2 were given propofol for induction and maintenance but inhaled 66% nitrous oxide in addition. Group 3 had propofol for induction only and were given nitrous oxide and enflurane thereafter. The incidence of nausea in group 1 was 0%, in group 2, 3.4% and in group 3, 9.4%. No patient vomited.

Adult↗