Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Angelman syndrome arises by one of 4 genetic mechanisms. Patients often have craniofacial abnormalities, vagal hypertonia, skeletal muscle atrophy or underdevelopment, a history of seizure disorders, and pharmacodynamic unpredictability. Its pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment options, and perioperative anesthetic considerations are presented.
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Cranial nerve injury is a rare complication with the use of supraglottic airway devices. A case of lingual nerve injury following the use of a Laryngeal Mask Airway Supreme in a 45 year old woman is presented. A review of the literature regarding lingual nerve injury as a complication of the supraglottic airway is also presented.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effects of a small-dose ketamine-propofol combination on tourniquet-induced ischemia-reperfusion injury during arthroscopic knee surgery.
To determine the effects of a small-dose ketamine-propofol combination used for sedation during spinal anesthesia on tourniquet-induced ischemia-reperfusion injury. ⋯ Small-dose ketamine-propofol combination may be useful in reducing tourniquet-induced ischemia-reperfusion injury in arthroscopic knee surgery.