Publications by authors named "Devalina Goswami"

Background And Aims: Magnesium sulfate (MgSO) has been demonstrated to have analgesic property in various clinical settings. This study explores if addition of MgSO to ropivacaine increases its analgesic efficacy when infiltrated continuously in the postsurgical wound following total abdominal hysterectomy.

Material And Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted at a tertiary care referral hospital in New Delhi, India.

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Background India has a disproportionately lower rate of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severe disease and lower death rates with respect to other parts of the world. It has been proposed that malaria-endemic countries such as India are relatively protected against severe COVID-19 disease and deaths. Methods This was a cross-sectional, analytical, observational study conducted from August 2020 to July 2021 at a tertiary care COVID-19-designated center in New Delhi, India.

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Objectives: Existing research on erector spinae plane block and intrathecal morphine in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy surgery is limited.

Methods: In this prospective, randomized study, 60 patients aged between 18 and 60 years were randomized into two groups (erector spinae plane block and intrathecal morphine). In the erector spinae plane block group, ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block was performed, following which a mixture of 20 mL of 0.

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Purpose: The purpose of the study was to evaluate whether the rigid fixation at one site and functional fixation at other site is enough in double mandibular fractures (DMF). The specific aim of the study was assessment of masticatory function on the basis of bite force and other clinical parameters.

Methods: A prospective, randomized controlled trial was conducted on patients having DMF.

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Objective: To assess the efficacy of knee-chest position in shortening the time of spinal induction in pregnant women undergoing elective cesarean section. We also assessed for any untoward adverse events that might limit their usefulness in real-life clinical scenarios.

Methods: Prospective, randomized controlled study was done in maternity operating room of tertiary care institution in 45 ASA II pregnant women undergoing elective cesarean section under spinal anaesthesia.

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Background And Aims: Optimum timing of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) removal after general anesthesia with isoflurane is debatable. The objective was to investigate the potential benefits of removing LMA ProSeal at ≤0.4 Minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) isoflurane over awake and "deep plane" extubation after short duration laparoscopic gynecological surgery.

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Alloplastic replacement of temporomandibular joint is the preferred treatment for temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMJA) in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients. These patients exhibit neck rigidity due to fixed flexion deformity or fusion of vertebrae that make the intubation and surgical positioning of patients difficult and challenging. Chin on the chest makes tracheostomy almost impossible.

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Purpose: The purpose of the study was to compare the efficacy of dexmedetomidine (DEX) and clonidine (CLON) infusion to produce hypotensive anesthesia in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery.

Material And Methods: The investigators designed a randomized controlled trial on patients undergoing orthognathic surgery. Patients were randomized into 2 groups (DEX and CLON group).

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Both autogenous and alloplastic material have been used in management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. Second surgical site, donor site morbidity, possibility of over/undergrowth, graft fracture or resorption and increased surgical time are the disadvantages of autogenous graft. Alloplastic total joint replacement (TJR) has become a promising technique in management of adult temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMJA).

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Purpose: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in patients with bilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMJA). The purpose of this study was to compare the preoperative and postoperative apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in patients with TMJA undergoing bilateral gap arthroplasty (BGA).

Methods: The investigators implemented a prospective cohort study on patients with bilateral TMJA treated with BGA.

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Purpose: This study aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy of wound infiltration with ropivacaine alone or with adjuvants clonidine or dexamethasone for postoperative pain in temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMJA) surgery.

Materials And Methods: The investigators implemented a randomized controlled trial with 3 parallel groups, among the patients of bilateral TMJA visiting the maxillofacial surgery unit between March 12, 2015 and February 5, 2017. At the completion of surgery, wound infiltration was done with 0.

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Purpose: Adult temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMJA) lacks a uniform management protocol. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the outcome of stock total joint replacement (TJR) along with fat grafting around the joint in adult TMJA patients. Specific aim was to find out whether TJR can be a definitive management for adult TMJA.

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Objective: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare the outcomes of morphine vs. clonidine use as adjuvants in caudal anaesthesia. We are specifically focused on analgesic and side effect profiles.

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Objective: Outpatient hysteroscopy is often accompanied by pain and discomfort along with frequent occurrence of bradycardia and hypotension. This study aimed to observe if intravenous low-dose ketamine reduces the pain scores along with lowering the incidence of bradycardia and hypotension during hysteroscopy.

Methods: This prospective, randomised, double-blind trial was conducted in operating rooms in a tertiary care hospital.

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Objective: This trial investigated the post operative analgesic efficacy of oarl etoricoxib 90 mg and 120 mg and a placebo in mandibular fracture pain model.

Methods: A total of 63 adult patients with mandibular fractures who were scheduled to undergo maxillofacial surgery were randomly allocated to receive etoricoxib 90 mg, etoricoxib 120 mg and a placebo 1 hour before the surgery. Patients were followed-up till 24 hours after the surgery.

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Drug-assisted interviews are an effective tool in the management of various psychiatric illnesses where psychopharmacological, as well as routine psychological interventions, do not prove beneficial. These have most commonly been done by using barbiturates and benzodiazepines that have given favourable results for a long time. However, they carry the risk of respiratory depression and difficulty in maintaining the plane of sedation where the patient is amenable to interviewing.

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Airway management remains a challenge in children, and the presence of a cleft palate further complicates the scenario. Endotracheal intubation, although definitive and most preferred, may be avoided for certain short-duration procedures wherein the use of laryngeal mask airway can allow quicker emergence. We present the successful airway management of 2 pediatric patients with cleft palate undergoing ophthalmological surgery, using AMBU® LMA® as the airway device of choice, which was further used as a rescue airway device in an emergent situation of "difficult to ventilate.

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Background And Aims: Increasing the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the internal jugular vein (IJV) improves the success rate of cannulation and decreases complications. Application of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) may increase the CSA of IJV beyond that achieved in Trendelenburg position. However, the optimum PEEP to achieve maximal increase in CSA of IJV and the effect of PEEP on IJV and CA relationship is not known.

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Background: Third molar extraction is associated with considerable pain and discomfort, which is mostly managed with oral analgesic medication. We assessed the analgesic effect of benzydamine hydrochloride, a topical analgesic oral rinse, for controlling postoperative pain following third molar extraction.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted in 40 patients divided into two groups, for extraction of fully erupted third molar.

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