Middle East journal of anaesthesiology
-
Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Feb 2012
The incidence of residual neuromuscular blockade associated with single dose of intermediate-acting neuromuscular blocking drugs.
The goal of this study is to investigate the incidence and risk factors of residual paralysis associated with single-dose intermediate-acting muscle relaxants (atracurium, vecuronium, rocuronium) during early postoperative period. ⋯ In patients who have general anesthesia longer than one hour, "gender" may affect residual paralysis incidence associated with single-dose intermediate-acting muscle relaxants use.
-
Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Feb 2012
Case ReportsAirway management in submandibular abscess patient with awake fibreoptic intubation--a case report.
Securing the airway is a core skill in anaesthesia, the gold standard of which is tracheal intubation. Normally this is achieved after induction of anaesthesia. However, some circumstances demand an awake approach. ⋯ Chances of rupture of abscess intraorally and aspiration under GA is a major threat. During GA, there is no change in mouth opening and loss of airway under muscle relaxation, "difficult to ventilate, difficult to intubate" makes these cases most challenging. On the basis of our experience case was successfully intubated by awake fibreoptic intubation.