Middle East journal of anaesthesiology
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Oct 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyNasotracheal Intubation with Parker Flex-Tip Versus Preformed Nasal Endotracheal Tubes for Children Undergoing Adenotonsillectomy.
The design of the endotracheal tube might be an important factor in the incidence of injurious complications during nasotracheal intubation. ⋯ It seems that the flexible tapered tip of the PFT tube has led to easier insertion through the nasal passages as well as less trauma to the nasal mucosa in children having nasopharyngeal pathology in the form of adenoids. At the same time, the duration of intubation was less in the PFT group relative to the control group in spite of the more familiarity of the investigator with the standard portex tube.
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Middle East J Anaesthesiol · Oct 2016
Ultrasound Guided In-Plane Penile Nerve Block for Circumcision: A New, Modified Technique Suggests Lower Anesthetic Volume and Narcotic Use.
Circumcision is one of the most common surgical procedures in pediatric males. Anesthesia is often the classic dorsal penile nerve block (DPNB), which is based on landmark identification and tactile feel of tissue resistance during needle advancement. However, this technique is associated with technical failures and vascular complications. ⋯ The ultrasound-guided DPNB technique appears to offer advantages over classic DPNB and warrants a prospective controlled trial to confirm these findings.