Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of the intraoperative wake-up test in sevoflurane-sufentanil combined anesthesia during adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery: a randomized study.
To investigate the effect of the intraoperative wake-up test on sevoflurane-sufentanil anesthesia for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery. ⋯ Sevoflurane-sufentanil combined anesthesia provides hemodynamic stability and rapid recovery from AIS surgery. There is no correlation between the intraoperative wake-up test and postoperative delirium after sevoflurane-sufentanil combined anesthesia.
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The sternal cleft is a rare congenital abnormality that is a result of failure of sternal fusion, varying from complete to incomplete (bifid), and may be associated with ectopia cordis. The surgical correction of the bifid sternum and its respective anesthetic concerns are presented.
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To determine the risk factors of perioperative complications and the impact of intrathecal morphine (ITM) in major vascular surgery. ⋯ This single-center study showed a decreased risk of major nonsurgical complications in patients who received neuraxial analgesia after abdominal aortic surgery.
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Angioedema is a potentially life-threatening condition that may present at any point in the perioperative care of patients. It requires prompt recognition and diagnosis; the primary concern during acute attacks is airway management. The pathophysiology, various causes of angioedema, and treatment strategies according to underlying etiology are presented.
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Letter Case Reports
A new and simplified approach to target the suprascapular nerve with ultrasound.