Public awareness about the specialty of anesthesiology and the role of anesthesiologists: a national survey.

Background: The aims of this national survey were to determine the views of Korean people regarding the specialty of anesthesiology and the role of anesthesiologists and to consider the ways in which individual anesthesiologists and the Korean Society of Anesthesiologists inform the public.

Methods: This off-line national survey was conducted by a professional research organization to obtain exact and reliable data. The questionnaire included structured questions to identify perceptions of the specialty of anesthesiology and the role of anesthesiologists inside and outside the operating room, people's desire for explanation of anesthesia by anesthesiologists, and their opinion about the best way to raise awareness about anesthesia and anesthesiologists.

Ultrasound-guided Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Third Occipital Nerve.

A C2-3 zygapophygeal joint is a major source of cervicogenic headache. Radiofrequency (RF) neurotomy is preformed widely for zygapophygeal joint pain. Conventional RF denervation technique is generally performed under fluoroscopic control.

Temporary cardiac arrest in patient under robotically assisted total thyroidectomy causing carotid sinus hypersensitivity -A case report-.

Carotid sinus hypersensitivity (CSH) is an exaggerated response to carotid sinus baroreceptor stimulation. Bradycardia, hypotension, and syncope are common manifestations of CSH. A 31-year-old female patient was scheduled for a robotically assisted endoscopic total thyroidectomy.

The effects of superior cervical ganglionectomy on the anxiety in the rats.

Background: Therapeutic indications for stellate ganglion block range from head and upper arm disease to general disease including psychosomatic disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of superior cervical ganglionectomy on anxiety using the elevated plus maze test.

Methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rats (150-250 g) were used.