Anesthesia and analgesia
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Anesthesia and analgesia · May 2009
Case ReportsAnesthetic management of seven deliveries in three sisters with the May-Hegglin anomaly.
May-Hegglin anomaly is a rare genetic hematological disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia, but platelet function is usually normal. Three sisters with May-Hegglin anomaly and thrombocytopenia (platelet counts 14,000-100,000/mm(3)) were given neuraxial anesthesia for a total of 7 deliveries, 5 vaginal and 2 cesarean. None of the women had complications and no blood products were transfused.
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Anesthesia and analgesia · May 2009
An anatomical study of the parasacral block using magnetic resonance imaging of healthy volunteers.
The parasacral approach to sciatic blockade is reported to be easy to learn and perform, with a high success rate and few complications. ⋯ These findings question the reliability of the anatomical landmarks of the parasacral block and raise the possibility of frequent visceral puncture using this technique.
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Anesthesia and analgesia · May 2009
A lateral percutaneous technique for stellate ganglion blockade in rats.
In the present study, we describe and show the efficacy of a lateral approach to stellate ganglion block (SGB) in rats. ⋯ The lateral approach to SGB does not require the induction of general anesthesia. The approach is associated with early development of ptosis and may be associated with a lower mortality rate compared to the conventional posterior approach.