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View article: Comparison of video laryngoscope with direct laryngoscope for endotracheal intubation by cardiology residents: A randomized cross-over manikin-based study
Comparison of video laryngoscope with direct laryngoscope for endotracheal intubation by cardiology residents: A randomized cross-over manikin-based study Open
Background Critically ill cardiac patients may decompensate suddenly owing to arrhythmias and worsening haemodynamics, often necessitating emergent endotracheal intubation. Training in airway management is usually neglected for residents i…
View article: Simulation-Based Curriculum for Medical Undergraduates in Non-technical Skills
Simulation-Based Curriculum for Medical Undergraduates in Non-technical Skills Open
View article: Effect of general anaesthesia with mechanical ventilation on biomarkers of lung inflammation/injury in COVID-19 survivors – A cohort study
Effect of general anaesthesia with mechanical ventilation on biomarkers of lung inflammation/injury in COVID-19 survivors – A cohort study Open
Background: A rise in biomarkers of lung injury with intraoperative mechanical ventilation in patients with healthy lungs may herald postoperative pulmonary complications (POPC). However, perioperative cytokine responses to mechanical vent…
View article: Dexmedetomidine vs. midazolam-ketamine for sedation during awake fiberoptic nasal intubation in patients with difficult airway - A randomized, double-blinded, comparative trial
Dexmedetomidine vs. midazolam-ketamine for sedation during awake fiberoptic nasal intubation in patients with difficult airway - A randomized, double-blinded, comparative trial Open
Background and Aims: Both dexmedetomidine and midazolam-ketamine are known for their minimal respiratory depressant effects. While many studies have documented the use of dexmedetomidine in providing conscious sedation during awake fiberop…
View article: Surgical and functional outcomes of bilateral synchronous adrenalectomy for functional tumors: A cohort study
Surgical and functional outcomes of bilateral synchronous adrenalectomy for functional tumors: A cohort study Open
Introduction: Bilateral synchronous adrenalectomy has the potential for significant surgical and functional morbidity. We reviewed our 15-year experience with bilateral synchronous adrenalectomy to assess the safety, surgical outcomes, mor…
View article: Urinary electrolyte parameters in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury: A prospective observational study
Urinary electrolyte parameters in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury: A prospective observational study Open
Background and Aims: Sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI) significantly contributes to morbidity and mortality. Current biomarkers have limitations, necessitating the exploration of alternative indicators. This study aims to eval…
View article: Outcomes following laparoscopic adrenalectomy: Experience of more than two decades at a tertiary care centre
Outcomes following laparoscopic adrenalectomy: Experience of more than two decades at a tertiary care centre Open
Introduction: Laparoscopic transperitoneal adrenalectomy was first described by Gagner M et al . Here, we present our experience of more than two decades of laparoscopic adrenalectomy performed in a single surgical unit at a tertiary care …
View article: Splenic artery pseudoaneurysm rupture post-laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Splenic artery pseudoaneurysm rupture post-laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy Open
A splenic artery pseudoaneurysm (SAP) is a rare vascular entity that is becoming increasingly recognized as a potential complication of bariatric surgery. This is a case of a 36-year-old woman brought by ambulance to a regional emergency d…
View article: Evaluation of Electrical Cardiometry to Assess Fluid Responsiveness in Patients with Acute Circulatory Failure: A Comparative Study with Transthoracic Echocardiography
Evaluation of Electrical Cardiometry to Assess Fluid Responsiveness in Patients with Acute Circulatory Failure: A Comparative Study with Transthoracic Echocardiography Open
Sharma S, Ramachandran R, Rewari V, Trikha A. Evaluation of Electrical Cardiometry to Assess Fluid Responsiveness in Patients with Acute Circulatory Failure: A Comparative Study with Transthoracic Echocardiography. Indian J Crit Care Med 2…
View article: Integration of simulation-based teaching in anaesthesiology curriculum
Integration of simulation-based teaching in anaesthesiology curriculum Open
Simulation refers to the replication of various elements of a real-world situation to achieve pre-specified objectives by enabling experiential learning. As the global burden of preventable medical errors remains high, simulation-based tea…
View article: Faculty development programmes in simulation-based teaching: An exploration of current practices
Faculty development programmes in simulation-based teaching: An exploration of current practices Open
Background and Aims: Simulation-based teaching (SBT) has become integral to healthcare education, offering a dynamic and immersive learning experience for bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world clinical practice. Faculty members pl…
View article: Surgical Cholecystectomy Score (SCS) for grading the difficulty of laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Surgical Cholecystectomy Score (SCS) for grading the difficulty of laparoscopic cholecystectomy Open
Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the standard of care for symptomatic gall stone disease. A good scoring system is necessary to standardize the reporting. Our aim was to develop and validate an objective scoring system, the…
View article: The management of anaesthesia in pregnant patients with unknown drug allergies: A complex challenge for anaesthesiologists
The management of anaesthesia in pregnant patients with unknown drug allergies: A complex challenge for anaesthesiologists Open
The management of anaesthesia in pregnant patients with unknown drug allergies: A complex challenge for anaesthesiologists - IJCA- Print ISSN No: - 2394-4781 Online ISSN No:- 2394-4994 Article DOI No:- 10.18231/j.ijca.2023.090, Indian Jour…
View article: Preoperative Intravascular Volume Status Measured by Inferior Vena Cava Collapsibility Index in Patients with Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Undergoing Surgical Tumour Removal- A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
Preoperative Intravascular Volume Status Measured by Inferior Vena Cava Collapsibility Index in Patients with Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Undergoing Surgical Tumour Removal- A Prospective Observational Cohort Study Open
Study Objective- Patients with pheochromocytoma (PCC) and paraganglioma (PGL) have contracted volume status due to intense catecholamine mediated vasoconstriction. These patients are prescribed plenty of oral and/or intravenous fluids to i…
View article: Application of isotonic regression in estimating EDg and its 95% confidence interval by bootstrap method for a biased coin up-and-down sequential dose-finding design
Application of isotonic regression in estimating EDg and its 95% confidence interval by bootstrap method for a biased coin up-and-down sequential dose-finding design Open
INTRODUCTION Newer anaesthetic drugs introduced in practice and older drugs for novel route or indication has led to the need to determine the optimal dose. In this context, two most recent studies, for example, estimated the effective dos…
View article: Determination of the optimal length of insertion for central venous catheterization via axillary vein cannulation using preoperative chest X-ray- A prospective feasibility study
Determination of the optimal length of insertion for central venous catheterization via axillary vein cannulation using preoperative chest X-ray- A prospective feasibility study Open
Background and Aims: Ensuring safe central venous catheter tip placement is important. Multiple techniques are available to estimate the length of catheter insertion for subclavian and internal jugular approaches. However, the methods to d…
View article: Quadratus lumborum block for analgesia following caesarean section under low-dose spinal anaesthesia in a parturient with dilated cardiomyopathy
Quadratus lumborum block for analgesia following caesarean section under low-dose spinal anaesthesia in a parturient with dilated cardiomyopathy Open
ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Pappu A, Gupta A, M. G, Ramachandran R. Quadratus lumborum block for analgesia following caesarean section under low-dose spinal anaesthesia in a parturient …
View article: Serial Ultrasonographic-measurement of Gastric Residual Volume in Critically Ill Patients for Prediction of Gastric Tube Feed Intolerance
Serial Ultrasonographic-measurement of Gastric Residual Volume in Critically Ill Patients for Prediction of Gastric Tube Feed Intolerance Open
Ankalagi B, Singh PM, Rewari V, Ramachandran R, Aggarwal R, Soni KD, et al. Serial Ultrasonographic-measurement of Gastric Residual Volume in Critically Ill Patients for Prediction of Gastric Tube Feed Intolerance. Indian J Crit Car…
View article: Evaluation of α-Synuclein and Apolipoprotein E as Potential Biomarkers in Cerebrospinal Fluid to Monitor Pharmacotherapeutic Efficacy in Dopamine Dictated Disease States of Parkinson’s Disease and Schizophrenia [Corrigendum]
Evaluation of α-Synuclein and Apolipoprotein E as Potential Biomarkers in Cerebrospinal Fluid to Monitor Pharmacotherapeutic Efficacy in Dopamine Dictated Disease States of Parkinson’s Disease and Schizophrenia [Corrigendum] Open
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View article: Awake tracheal intubation with C-MAC® video laryngoscope in a patient with corrosive injury-induced pharyngeal stricture
Awake tracheal intubation with C-MAC® video laryngoscope in a patient with corrosive injury-induced pharyngeal stricture Open
V, Yokasekar; Chowdhury, Apala Roy; Ramachandran, Rashmi; Rewari, Vimi Author Information
View article: Timing of intraoperative crystalloid infusion may decrease total volume of infusate without affecting early graft function in live related renal transplant surgery
Timing of intraoperative crystalloid infusion may decrease total volume of infusate without affecting early graft function in live related renal transplant surgery Open
Introduction: Early graft function is crucial for successful kidney transplantation. Intravascular volume maintenance is paramount in ensuring reperfusion of transplanted kidney. This study was planned to compare whether the timing of flui…
View article: Temporal Evolution of the PcvCO2–PaCO2/CaO2–CcvO2 Ratio vs Serum Lactate during Resuscitation in Septic Shock
Temporal Evolution of the PcvCO2–PaCO2/CaO2–CcvO2 Ratio vs Serum Lactate during Resuscitation in Septic Shock Open
Madabhushi S, Trikha A, Anand RK, Ramachandran R, Singh PM, Rewari V. Temporal Evolution of the PcvCO2-PaCO2/CaO2-CcvO2 Ratio vs Serum Lactate during Resuscitation in Septic Shock. Indian J Crit …
View article: Nationwide impact of COVID-19 pandemic on postgraduate medical teaching, research, and mental stress: A cross-sectional online questionnaire-based survey
Nationwide impact of COVID-19 pandemic on postgraduate medical teaching, research, and mental stress: A cross-sectional online questionnaire-based survey Open
Background and Aims: Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected postgraduate medical education, training, and ongoing research work across specialties. Our survey aimed to analyze the effect of COVID-19 on challenges in purs…
View article: Effect of Change in Body Weight on Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients
Effect of Change in Body Weight on Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients Open
Mishra RK, Pande A, Ramachandran R, Trikha A, Singh PM, Rewari V. Effect of Change in Body Weight on Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients. Indian J Crit Care Med 2021;25(9):1042-1048.
View article: Colonic interposition for oesophageal replacement surgery in a patient with left broncho-oesophageal fistula: anaesthetic management
Colonic interposition for oesophageal replacement surgery in a patient with left broncho-oesophageal fistula: anaesthetic management Open
Management of an uncorrected broncho-oesophageal fistula in the perioperative period is a challenge for the anaesthesiologist. Positive pressure ventilation which is inevitable during surgery will lead to gastric insufflation and there is …
View article: Haemodynamic responses following orotracheal intubation in patients with hypertension---Macintosh direct laryngoscope versus Glidescope®videolaryngoscope
Haemodynamic responses following orotracheal intubation in patients with hypertension---Macintosh direct laryngoscope versus Glidescope®videolaryngoscope Open
Background and Aims: Glidescope®videolaryngoscope (GVL) is a video intubation system with 60° angle blade that provides excellent laryngeal view, does not require alignment of oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal axes for visualisation of glott…
View article: Anaesthetic considerations in a child with methylmalonic acidemia and its literature review
Anaesthetic considerations in a child with methylmalonic acidemia and its literature review Open
Methyl malonyl coenzyme A mutase deficiency is a rare autosomal inherited inborn error in branched-chain amino acid metabolism characterised by the accumulation of methylmalonic acids. There is relative paucity of literature regarding anae…
View article: Successful Pregnancy Outcomes After Laparoscopic Management of Pheochromocytoma
Successful Pregnancy Outcomes After Laparoscopic Management of Pheochromocytoma Open
Background: Pheochromocytoma is a rare cause of hypertension in pregnancy, which is often overlooked; especially in late pregnancy because of more prevalent pre-eclampsia. It has been associated with significant morbidity and…
View article: Randomized controlled trial to compare outcomes with and without the enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in patients undergoing radical cystectomy
Randomized controlled trial to compare outcomes with and without the enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in patients undergoing radical cystectomy Open
ERAS protocol leads to faster bowel recovery compared to conventional care in patients undergoing open RC but fails to demonstrate a shorter length of stay and lower complication rate.
View article: Author Reply Re: Bansal D, Nayak B, Singh P, Nayyar R, Ramachandran R, Kumar R, Seth A. Randomized controlled trial to compare outcomes with and without the enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in patients undergoing radical cystectomy. Indian J Urol 2020;36:95-100
Author Reply Re: Bansal D, Nayak B, Singh P, Nayyar R, Ramachandran R, Kumar R, Seth A. Randomized controlled trial to compare outcomes with and without the enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in patients undergoing radical cystectomy. Indian J Urol 2020;36:95-100 Open