Outcomes and evaluation of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography via Gastro-Laryngeal Tube in adult patients: a prospective randomised control study.

Objectives: In conventional endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), the patient lies prone or in a semi-prone position under deep sedation and maintains spontaneous ventilation. Sedative-induced respiratory depression and unprotected airway compromise patients' safety. The gastro-laryngeal tube (G-LT) is a novel reusable supraglottic airway device with two separate ports for endoscopy and ventilation.

Evaluation of Success of Arterial Cannulation Employing the Dorsalis Pedis Artery Versus Posterior Tibial Artery: A Clinical Comparative Study.

Objective: The dorsalis pedis artery and posterior tibial artery are recognised sites for arterial cannulation. This study aimed to compare the first-attempt success rates of cannulation along with other cannulation characteristics of these 2 arteries in adult patients undergoing surgery under general anaesthesia using the conventional palpatory method.

Methods: Two hundred twenty adults were allocated randomly into 2 groups.

Smartphone Use among Anesthesiologists during Work Hours: A Survey-Based Study.

Context: Smartphone use has revolutionized life in all spheres, including the medical field. Smartphones provide immense opportunities but may also lead to negative consequences due to the element of distraction. In the medical profession and more so among anesthesiologists, multitasking has become very common, but the presence of mind is equally important.

A comparison of endotracheal intubation characteristics between Macintosh, CMAC, and Smart Trach Video laryngoscope: a randomized prospective clinical trial.

Background: In this study, we compared the performance characteristics of Macintosh laryngoscope, CMAC videolaryngoscope with a recently developed videolaryngoscope called Smart Trach.

Research Design And Methods: Three hundred seventy-five patients belonging to mixed population without having anticipated difficult airways undergoing elective surgeries were randomly allocated to be intubated using either of the three laryngoscopes (Macintosh, CMAC, or Smart Trach). Time needed for successful intubation, number of attempts, Cormack Lehane's (CL) grading, optimization maneuverers, intubation difficulty score (IDS), subjective ease of intubation (VAS), subjective lifting force, and complications were recorded.

A survey on knowledge, attitude, and practices of workplace radiation safety amongst anaesthesiology personnel in northern Indian tertiary care institutes.

Background And Aims: Exposure to ionising radiation to Anaesthesiology consultants, residents, technicians and nurses (Anaesthesiology personnel) is steadily increasing as a consequence of growing usage of imaging technology for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. We conducted a questionnaire-based survey of Anaesthesiology professionals (consultants, residents, technicians and nursing staff) working in three major tertiary care medical institutes in northern India regarding the existing knowledge, attitudes and practices of radiation safety at their workplaces.

Methods: A printed and validated 30-point questionnaire was distributed.

Randomized Trial to Compare Plasma Glucose Trends in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Supratentorial Gliomas under Maintenance of Sevoflurane, Desflurane, and Propofol.

Background: Anesthetic agents influence the glycemic response by affecting the neuroendocrine surgical response or directly modifying pancreatic insulin release. Due to chances of neuronal damage, intraoperative hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia both are detrimental for patients undergoing neurosurgeries. Inhalational (sevoflurane and desflurane) and intravenous (propofol) agents have been found to raise intraoperative glucose levels in nonneurological surgeries.

Evaluation of I-Gel™ versus Classic LMA™ for Airway Management by Paramedics and Medical Students: A Manikin Study.

Background And Aim: Airway management is a lifesaving skill which all health-care workers should possess. Currently, most of the resuscitation councils recommend supraglottic airway devices as the technique of choice for airway management during cardiopulmonary resuscitation by health-care providers without expertise in tracheal intubation. This is because of its high first-pass success rate and easy to acquire and retain skill even by novices.