Comparative evaluation of i-gel insertion conditions using dexmedetomidine-propofol versus fentanyl-propofol - A randomised double-blind study.

Background And Aims: i-gel insertion necessitates adequate depth of anaesthesia to prevent laryngospasm, gagging or limb movements. We aimed to compare i-gel insertion conditions with propofol induction after pre-treatment with dexmedetomidine or fentanyl.

Methods: Eighty ASAI/II patients undergoing general anaesthesia were randomised into Groups D ( = 40) and F ( = 40).

Comparison of continuous epidural infusion of 0.125% ropivacaine with 1 μg/ml fentanyl versus 0.125% bupivacaine with 1 μg/ml fentanyl for postoperative analgesia in major abdominal surgery.

Background And Aim: The present study was carried out to compare the efficacy of continuous epidural infusion of two amide local anesthetics, ropivacaine and bupivacaine with fentanyl for postoperative analgesia in major abdominal surgeries.

Material And Methods: A total of 60 patients scheduled for major abdominal surgery were randomized into two study Groups B and R with thirty patients in each group. All patients were administered general anesthesia after placing epidural catheter.

Successful management of a broken epidural catheter!!!

Breakage of epidural catheter though rare is a well-known but worrisome complication. Visualization of retained catheter is difficult even with modern radiological imaging techniques, and active surgical intervention might be necessary for removal of catheter fragment. We report such a case of breakage of an epidural catheter during its removal which led to surgical intervention.