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View article: Expert consensus for difficult airway management in the absence of clear evidence using a Delphi method.
Expert consensus for difficult airway management in the absence of clear evidence using a Delphi method. Open
The All India Difficult Airway Association developed clinical practice statements utilising the Delphi method among experts for specific interventions in the management of unanticipated difficult airways in adult, obstetric, and paediatric…
View article: All India Difficult Airway Association 2025 Guidelines for the management of unanticipated difficult airway in adults under general anaesthesia
All India Difficult Airway Association 2025 Guidelines for the management of unanticipated difficult airway in adults under general anaesthesia Open
The All India Difficult Airway Association 2025 Adult guideline provides guidance for the management of an unanticipated difficult airway under general anaesthesia. The American Heart Association (AHA) Class of Recommendation and Level of …
View article: Reference Values for Gallbladder Ejection Fraction in a Healthy Indian Cohort Using Fatty Meal Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy
Reference Values for Gallbladder Ejection Fraction in a Healthy Indian Cohort Using Fatty Meal Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy Open
Purpose: The primary objective was to establish the reference value of gallbladder ejection fraction (GBEF) using a fatty meal-based hepatobiliary scintigraphy protocol tailored to the Indian population. In addition, the study assessed var…
View article: Reply to Comment on “Diagnostic accuracy of subclavian vein versus inferior vena cava collapsibility index for predicting postinduction hypotension: An observational study”
Reply to Comment on “Diagnostic accuracy of subclavian vein versus inferior vena cava collapsibility index for predicting postinduction hypotension: An observational study” Open
View article: Fake Job Post Detection Using Machine Learning
Fake Job Post Detection Using Machine Learning Open
Nowadays, it’s hard for job seekers to figure out which job postings are real and which ones are fake. To solve this problem, we’ve built a smart tool that uses advanced technology to detect and remove fake job ads. We looked at various me…
View article: Comparison of the gradient diffusion technique for fluconazole and voriconazole with the VITEK 2 yeast susceptibility system for clinical breakpoints of candida tropicalis isolated from clinical samples.
Comparison of the gradient diffusion technique for fluconazole and voriconazole with the VITEK 2 yeast susceptibility system for clinical breakpoints of candida tropicalis isolated from clinical samples. Open
View article: Flexible Bronchoscope Versus Video-Laryngoscope for Nasotracheal Intubation in Patients with Anticipated Difficult Airway Under Topical Anesthesia and Dexmedetomidine Infusion: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Flexible Bronchoscope Versus Video-Laryngoscope for Nasotracheal Intubation in Patients with Anticipated Difficult Airway Under Topical Anesthesia and Dexmedetomidine Infusion: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
View article: A survey of factors affecting parental satisfaction regarding patient care in pediatric intensive care unit at a tertiary hospital in Northern India
A survey of factors affecting parental satisfaction regarding patient care in pediatric intensive care unit at a tertiary hospital in Northern India Open
Background: The pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is undoubtedly a stressful environment for parents. Understanding parental satisfaction with the care provided is crucial for enhancing the services offered by healthcare providers and i…
View article: Evaluation of referral documentation in pediatrics emergency transfers: A cross-sectional observational study
Evaluation of referral documentation in pediatrics emergency transfers: A cross-sectional observational study Open
Background: Inadequate handover documentation may result in delay and adverse outcomes during continuity of care. This is much more important in interfacility transfers where improper or missing documentation of prior events from a referri…
View article: Diagnostic accuracy of subclavian vein versus inferior vena cava collapsibility index for predicting postinduction hypotension: An observational study
Diagnostic accuracy of subclavian vein versus inferior vena cava collapsibility index for predicting postinduction hypotension: An observational study Open
Background: Hypotension following induction of general anesthesia (GA) is commonly observed. Ultrasound (US) measurement of collapsibility index (CI) of the inferior vena cava (IVC) for predicting postinduction hypotension has been studied…
View article: Multiple lipoleiomyoma of the uterine cervix in premenopausal woman: a case report
Multiple lipoleiomyoma of the uterine cervix in premenopausal woman: a case report Open
Leiomyoma is a most frequently occurring benign mesenchymal tumor of monoclonal origin arising from the smooth muscle cells of the uterus. There are different subtypes of leiomyoma based on their morphological features. Lipoleiomyoma is a …
View article: Effects of Different Extubation Strategies on Atelectasis in Older Adults after Major Abdominal Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Different Extubation Strategies on Atelectasis in Older Adults after Major Abdominal Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background: Older patients are particularly vulnerable to age-related respiratory changes. This prospective randomized controlled trial studied the effects of high and low fractions of inspired oxygen (FiO2) with the recruitment maneuver (…
View article: Normative Data of Liquid Gastric Emptying and Small-bowel Transit: A Prospective Cross-sectional Study
Normative Data of Liquid Gastric Emptying and Small-bowel Transit: A Prospective Cross-sectional Study Open
Purpose of the Study: The primary objective was to establish the reference values for liquid gastric emptying and small bowel. The secondary objectives encompassed comparing the anterior view and geometric mean methods, assessing gender di…
View article: Comparison of the effects of dexmedetomidine and nitroglycerin on cerebral oxygen saturation using near-infrared spectroscopy in patients undergoing controlled hypotensive anaesthesia: A randomised controlled non-inferiority trial
Comparison of the effects of dexmedetomidine and nitroglycerin on cerebral oxygen saturation using near-infrared spectroscopy in patients undergoing controlled hypotensive anaesthesia: A randomised controlled non-inferiority trial Open
Background and Aims: There is limited literature wherein the hypotensive drugs have been compared to know the cerebral effects by monitoring regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rScO 2 ). This study aimed to compare the effects of dexmedet…
View article: Anesthetic management for aortopexy in an infant with tracheomalacia
Anesthetic management for aortopexy in an infant with tracheomalacia Open
Dear Editor, Primary tracheomalacia is a congenital disorder that causes weakening of tracheobronchial cartilaginous bridges. This leads to severe narrowing of tracheal lumen during inspiration. It is often associated with esophageal atres…
View article: Association of Pre-operative Eustachian Tube Function with the Graft Uptake After Tympanoplasty
Association of Pre-operative Eustachian Tube Function with the Graft Uptake After Tympanoplasty Open
View article: Comparison of Clinical Performance of C-MAC Video Laryngoscope Guided vs Blind Placement of I-Gel® in Paediatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Open-Label Trial
Comparison of Clinical Performance of C-MAC Video Laryngoscope Guided vs Blind Placement of I-Gel® in Paediatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Open-Label Trial Open
Compared to blind placement, C-MAC guided placement ensures proper alignment of i-gel® with periglottic structures and proper functioning of i-gel®.
View article: The midpoint transverse process to pleura (MTP) block for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy: A case series
The midpoint transverse process to pleura (MTP) block for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy: A case series Open
Among the various regional anesthesia techniques used for postoperative analgesia in the modified radical mastectomy (MRM), thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) is presently considered the technique of choice. Nevertheless, TPVB may lead to…
View article: Near-lossless Compression of Tc-99 m DMSA Scan Images Using Discrete Cosine Transformation
Near-lossless Compression of Tc-99 m DMSA Scan Images Using Discrete Cosine Transformation Open
Aim and Objective: The objective of this study was to optimize the threshold for discrete cosine transform (DCT) coefficients for near-lossless compression of Tc-99 m Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) scan images using discrete cosine transfo…
View article: Approximate Natural Period Expression for Reinforced Concrete Tall Buildings in India
Approximate Natural Period Expression for Reinforced Concrete Tall Buildings in India Open
View article: Estimating Center of Rotation of Single-Photon Emission Computerized Tomography Projection Images Using MATLAB for Standardization and Calibration
Estimating Center of Rotation of Single-Photon Emission Computerized Tomography Projection Images Using MATLAB for Standardization and Calibration Open
Objective: The objective of the study was to develop a Personal Computer (PC) based tool to estimate the center of rotation (COR) offsets from COR projection datasets using methods mentioned in IAEA-TECDOC-602. Materials and Methods: Twent…
View article: A Rare Case of Severe Long COVID-19 in Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Rare Case of Severe Long COVID-19 in Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Open
There is growing interest on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated neurological manifestations and the interplay of COVID-19 in patients with existing neurological illness.[1] We wish to share our rare case of COVID-19-associated …
View article: A novel indication of an advanced block: Mid-point transverse process to pleura block for rib cartilage harvesting in pinna reconstruction surgery-A case report
A novel indication of an advanced block: Mid-point transverse process to pleura block for rib cartilage harvesting in pinna reconstruction surgery-A case report Open
Sir, Pinna reconstruction is one of the challenging tasks in the reconstruction surgery usually done for congenital anotia, malignancy and traumatic injury of the pinna. The two-staged procedure involves autologous costal cartilage (6–8th)…
View article: Proposed Methodology for Risk Assessment of Buildings in Low-to-Moderate Seismic zones in India.
Proposed Methodology for Risk Assessment of Buildings in Low-to-Moderate Seismic zones in India. Open
The current seismic zonation of India is based on limited earthquake data, and hence significant revisions are anticipated in the near future. Once revised, existing region-specific risk, calculated as a combination of Hazard (H), Vulnerab…
View article: Compassion and smile to combat depression in COVID-19 isolation
Compassion and smile to combat depression in COVID-19 isolation Open
Dear Editor, The challenge faced by humanity due to the global Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is certainly not the first of its kind, but, is definitely a first for our generation. Memories of the Spanish flu pandemic remain …
View article: Comparison of incidence of emergence delirium in pediatric patients with three different techniques of general anesthesia using sevoflurane and propofol: a randomized controlled trial
Comparison of incidence of emergence delirium in pediatric patients with three different techniques of general anesthesia using sevoflurane and propofol: a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Candidemia Among ICU Patients: Species Characterisation, Resistance Pattern and Association With Candida Score: A Prospective Study
Candidemia Among ICU Patients: Species Characterisation, Resistance Pattern and Association With Candida Score: A Prospective Study Open
Introduction Candidiasis is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients admitted in intensive care units. Identification of Candida species is essential for effective treatment. However, in absence of prove…
View article: Preoperative assessment of inferior vena cava collapsibility index by ultrasound is not a reliable predictor of post-spinal anesthesia hypotension
Preoperative assessment of inferior vena cava collapsibility index by ultrasound is not a reliable predictor of post-spinal anesthesia hypotension Open
View article: 99mTc-Ethambutol Scintigraphy with Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography in Vertebral Tuberculosis
99mTc-Ethambutol Scintigraphy with Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography in Vertebral Tuberculosis Open
Vertebral tuberculosis (TB) is a common form of extrapulmonary TB. Here, the slow-growing Mycobacterium bacillus reaches the disc space through the hematogenous route and leads to various complications. Radiological imaging and histopathol…
View article: Radiomics: a quantitative imaging biomarker in precision oncology
Radiomics: a quantitative imaging biomarker in precision oncology Open
Cancer treatment is heading towards precision medicine driven by genetic and biochemical markers. Various genetic and biochemical markers are utilized to render personalized treatment in cancer. In the last decade, noninvasive imaging biom…