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View article: Balloon Dilatation of a Posttracheostomy Critical Tracheal Stenosis in a Child
Balloon Dilatation of a Posttracheostomy Critical Tracheal Stenosis in a Child Open
Postintubation and posttracheostomy tracheal stenosis in children is one of the common complications of prolonged invasive ventilation and tracheostomy. It can lead to high mortality if not identified and treated early. Many treatment moda…
View article: Risk factor profile and extubation outcomes in critically ill patients. A single-center prospective observational study
Risk factor profile and extubation outcomes in critically ill patients. A single-center prospective observational study Open
Background: The problem of extubation failure (EF) remains unexplored in low-resource settings, where predicting the extubation outcomes are more challenging. Aims and Objectives: This study investigates the incidence of EF and its predict…
View article: Comparison of different induction techniques on hemodynamic changes in pediatric patients undergoing infra umbilical surgeries using laryngeal mask airway
Comparison of different induction techniques on hemodynamic changes in pediatric patients undergoing infra umbilical surgeries using laryngeal mask airway Open
Background: Post-induction hypotension associated with various agents is well-known in adults undergoing general anesthesia for various procedures. However, this phenomenon has not been addressed well in pediatric patients. We studied the …
View article: Safety and Efficacy of Nebulised Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant to Topical Anaesthesia in Patients Undergoing Endobronchial Ultrasound under Moderate Sedation: A Randomised Double-blinded Controlled Study
Safety and Efficacy of Nebulised Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant to Topical Anaesthesia in Patients Undergoing Endobronchial Ultrasound under Moderate Sedation: A Randomised Double-blinded Controlled Study Open
Introduction: Anaesthetic sedatives are widely used for bronchoscopy and Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) to ensure patient cooperation and minimise patient discomfort. Dexmedetomidine is an α2 adrenergic agonist used for sedation. Aim: To …
View article: Comparison of Spontaneous Ventilation, Pressure Control Ventilation and Pressure Support Ventilation in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Infraumbilical Surgery Using ProSeal Laryngeal Mask Airway
Comparison of Spontaneous Ventilation, Pressure Control Ventilation and Pressure Support Ventilation in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Infraumbilical Surgery Using ProSeal Laryngeal Mask Airway Open
Background: Pediatric infraumbilical surgeries are often performed under general anaesthesia using different modes of ventilation through Laryngeal Mask Airway .Although controlled ventilation has been successfully used, very less studies …
View article: Feasibility and Safety of Retrograde Radical Cystectomy under Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia in High-risk and Elderly Patients. A Single Surgeon Experience
Feasibility and Safety of Retrograde Radical Cystectomy under Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia in High-risk and Elderly Patients. A Single Surgeon Experience Open
Purpose: The purpose of the study is to study feasibility and safety of retrograde radical cystectomy (RC) under regional anesthesia (RA) in high-risk and elderly patients of muscle invasive bladder carcinoma. Materials and Methods: This s…
View article: Association of metabolic equivalent of task (MET) score in length of stay in hospital following radical cystectomy with urinary diversion: a multi-institutional study
Association of metabolic equivalent of task (MET) score in length of stay in hospital following radical cystectomy with urinary diversion: a multi-institutional study Open
Purpose The Metabolic equivalent of task (MET) score is used in patients’ preoperative functional capacity assessment. It is commonly thought that patients with a higher MET score will have better postoperative outcomes than patients with …
View article: Surgical Outcome of Renal Cell Carcinoma with Tumor Thrombus Extension into Inferior Vena Cava and Right Atrium (Beating Heart Removal of Level 4 Thrombus): A Challenging Scenario
Surgical Outcome of Renal Cell Carcinoma with Tumor Thrombus Extension into Inferior Vena Cava and Right Atrium (Beating Heart Removal of Level 4 Thrombus): A Challenging Scenario Open
Aim: “To evaluate oncological and surgical outcomes of different levels of tumor thrombus and tumor characteristics secondary to renal cell carcinoma (RCC)”. Materials and Methods: Retrospective review from 2013 to 2020 of 34 patients who …
View article: Surgical Outcome of Renal Cell Carcinoma with Tumor Thrombus Extension into Inferior Vena Cava and Right Atrium (Beating Heart Removal of Level 4 Thrombus): A Challenging Scenario
Surgical Outcome of Renal Cell Carcinoma with Tumor Thrombus Extension into Inferior Vena Cava and Right Atrium (Beating Heart Removal of Level 4 Thrombus): A Challenging Scenario Open
Aim: “To evaluate oncological and surgical outcomes of different levels of tumor thrombus and tumor characteristics secondary to renal cell carcinoma (RCC)”. Materials and Methods: Retrospective review from 2013 to 2020 of 34 patients who …
View article: Comparison of intravenous infusion of tramadol alone with combination of tramadol and paracetamol for postoperative pain after major abdominal surgery in children
Comparison of intravenous infusion of tramadol alone with combination of tramadol and paracetamol for postoperative pain after major abdominal surgery in children Open
We recommend use of an infusion of tramadol in a dose of 0.25 mg/kg/h in the first 24 h after surgery, in combination with a regular per rectal paracetamol in a daily dose of 90 mg/kg/day in four divided doses for children after major abdo…
View article: A randomized double-blind study to evaluate efficacy and safety of epidural magnesium sulfate and clonidine as adjuvants to bupivacaine for postthoracotomy pain relief
A randomized double-blind study to evaluate efficacy and safety of epidural magnesium sulfate and clonidine as adjuvants to bupivacaine for postthoracotomy pain relief Open
Thoracic epidural analgesia using bupivacaine with clonidine is an efficient therapeutic modality for postthoracotomy pain. Magnesium as an adjuvant provided quality postoperative analgesia decreasing the need for postoperative rescue anal…