Effect of sugammadex with neostigmine on postoperative bowel function and on recovery of neuromuscular functions: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Early recovery of neuromuscular and bowel function after abdominal surgery are important clinical indicators of postoperative recovery. This study aimed to investigate the effects of sugammadex, and neostigmine added to sugammadex, on postoperative bowel function and recovery from neuromuscular blocking agents.

Methods: Ninety gynecological surgery patients, aged 18 to 65 years, with American Society of Anesthesiologists of 1 to 2 were randomly assigned to 3 groups: sugammadex 2 mg/kg (Group S), sugammadex 1 m/kg with neostigmine 20 µg/kg + atropine 10 µg/kg (Group S1N), and sugammadex 1.

Postoperative residual curarisation in geriatric patients: a prospective, observational cohort study.

Objective: To evaluate the occurrence and potential risk factors of residual curarisation after surgery and the subsequent acute respiratory events in elderly patients.

Methods: The prospective, cohort study was conducted at Ankara City Hospital from July to December 2021, and comprised data of geriatric patients undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia using moderate-acting nondepolarising muscle relaxants. Postoperative acute respiratory events in the post-anaesthesia care unit were subsequently noted.

Inadvertent hypothermia in patients undergoing brachytherapy under monitored anesthesia care: A prospective observational cohort study.

Brachytherapy, which is often performed under anesthesia, is one of the main treatment options for cervical cancer. It is unclear whether hypothermia and its associated negative outcomes are encountered during this procedure. This prospective observational cohort study aimed to investigate the prevalence and adverse effects of hypothermia during serial brachytherapies under deep sedation for cervical cancer.

Comparison of Postoperative Cognitive Decline Using the Mini-Mental State Examination and Montreal Cognitive Assessment After Minor Elective Surgery in Elderly.

Introduction and aim Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is an important complication associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and reduced quality of life. Generally, studies have focused on major surgery so there is little evidence of the incidence of cognitive dysfunction in minor surgery. We aimed to compare the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in terms of detecting cognitive decline in elderly patients after elective inguinal herniorrhaphy procedure with general or spinal anesthesia.

Comparison of intraoral mask and classic face mask in terms of ventilation success and practitioners' workload assessments: A randomised crossover study.

Aim: Providing effective ventilation of the unconscious patient is an essential skill in every specialty dealing with airway management. In this randomised crossover study aimed to compare intraoral and classic face mask in terms of ventilation success of patients, practitioners' workload and anxiety assessments. Also we analysed potential risk factors of difficult mask ventilation for both masks.

Survey of postoperative residual curarization, acute respiratory events and approach of anesthesiologists.

Background And Objectives: residual paralysis following the use of neuromuscular blocking drugs (NMBDs) without neuromuscular monitoring remains a clinical problem, even when NMBDs are used. This study surveys postoperative residual curarization and critical respiratory events in the recovery room, as well as the clinical approach to PORC of anesthesiologists in our institution.

Methods: This observational study included 415 patients who received general anesthesia with intermediate-acting NMBDs.

Comparison of the effect of rocuronium dosing based on corrected or lean body weight on rapid sequence induction and neuromuscular blockade duration in obese female patients.

Objectives: To compare onset time, duration of action, and tracheal intubation conditions in obese patients when the intubation dose of rocuronium was based on corrected body weight (CBW) versus lean body weight (LBW) for rapid sequence induction. 

Methods: This prospective study was carried out at Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey between August 2013 and May 2014. Forty female obese patients scheduled for laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia were randomized into 2 groups.

Comparıson of different postoperative paın managements in patients submitted to transperitoneal laparoscopic renal and adrenal surgery.

Purpose: We compared the effects of local levobupivacaine infiltration, intravenous paracetamol, intravenous lornoxicam treatments on postoperative analgesia in patients submitted to transperitoneal laparoscopic renal and adrenal surgery.

Materials And Methods: Sixty adult patients 26 and 70 years who underwent laparoscopic renal and adrenal surgery were randomized into three groups with 20 patients each: Group 1 received local 20 mL of levobupivacaine 0.25% infiltration to the trocar incisions before skin closure.

Retrospective Evaluation of Anaesthesia Techniques for Hip Replacement Operations.

Objective: In this retrospective study, we evaluated the demographic characteristics of patients that underwent hip replacement surgery in our orthopedic clinic. Associated diseases, preoperative laboratory findings, intraoperative findings, and the effect of admission or refusal to the intensive care unit on postoperative mortality and morbidity were recorded. Furthermore, we tried to identify surgical and anaesthetic methods applied, intraoperative hemodynamic changes, length of stay in the post-anaesthesia care unit, and postoperative complications.

Neurotoxic effects of intrathecal magnesium sulphate.

Background And Objectives: To assess the potential neurotoxic effects at the ultrastructural level of magnesium sulfate administered intrathecally as a single or multi-dose.

Methods: Our study was conducted with 24 Sprague-Dawley rats that weighed 250-300 g. After a 4-hour fast, the rats were given 10 mg.

Neurotoxic effects of intrathecal magnesium sulphate.

Background And Objectives: To assess the potential neurotoxic effects at the ultrastructural level of magnesium sulfate administered intrathecally as a single or multi-dose.

Methods: Our study was conducted with 24 Sprague-Dawley rats that weighed 250-300 g. After a 4-hour fast, the rats were given 10 mg.

Rocuronium-sugammadex decreases the severity of post-electroconvulsive therapy agitation.

A 51-year-old male patient with a diagnosis of refractory major depressive disorder and unresponsive to antidepressants underwent 8 sessions of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) every 48 hours. Succinylcholine was used for muscle relaxation until the sixth ECT session, and midazolam was administered for severe emergence agitation that recurred after each session. In the sixth ECT session, rocuronium, 0.

Acute unilateral parotid gland swelling after lateral decubitus position under general anesthesia.

Acute swelling of the parotid gland after general anesthesia (commonly known as anesthesia mumps or acute postoperative sialadenitis) is a rare but declared complication of anesthesia. The etiology is not clear, but some possible causes such as obstruction of glandular excretory ducts caused by patient position and increase in the viscosity of the saliva because of acute dehydratation and/or medications like atropin have been proposed. We report a swelling in the left preauricular and postauricular region extending to the angle of the mandibule in a 35-year-old patient after left lateral decubitus position for laparoscopic nephrectomy.

A comparison of sevoflurane induction versus propofol induction for laryngeal mask airway insertion in elderly patients.

Objective: To compare 8% or 5% sevoflurane and propofol induction according to the ease of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) placement and hemodynamic effects in elderly patients.

Methods: Ninety unpremedicated American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-III male patients >65 years, undergoing day case urological surgical intervention under general anesthesia at the Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey between October 2008 to May 2009 were studied. The patients were group into 3 and were administered intravenous (intravenous) 5 ug/kg alfentanil before induction.

A comparison of intra cuff pressures in high-flow and low-flow nitrous oxide anesthesia.

Objective: To investigate intra cuff pressure changes in low-flow anesthesia (LFA) and high-flow (HFA) N2O anesthesia during moderate-duration surgical procedures.

Methods: We carried out this prospective, randomized, single blind study at Numune Educational and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey between January to December 2005. Seventy patients aged between 18-65 years, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status grades I-III, undergoing elective surgery were enrolled in this study.