A case series of fluoroscopy-guided neurolytic splanchnic nerve block for chronic pancreatitis pain.

Context: Splanchnic nerve block (SPN) with local anesthetic and steroid is used to relieve the pain of chronic pancreatitis. However, it does not provide long-lasting relief. We hypothesize that the use of 70% alcohol will give adequate analgesia for more than months.

Comparison Between Efficacy of Oral Melatonin and Oral L-theanine in Improving Sleep in Cancer Patients Suffering From Insomnia: A Randomised Double-blinded Placebo-controlled Study.

Objectives: The primary objective was to compare the hypnotic efficacy of oral melatonin, oral L-theanine, and placebo in improving sleep in cancer patients with insomnia by the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS). The secondary objective was to know the prevalence of insomnia in patients with cancer.

Materials And Methods: A prospective, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study was conducted after obtaining Institutional Ethics Committee approval.

Comparison between the Baska Mask and I-Gel for Minor Surgical Procedures Under General Anaesthesia.

Objective: Minor surgical procedures under general anaesthesia require a patent airway without the use of muscle relaxant. Supraglottic airway devices have been widely used for airway management. A study was undertaken to compare first-time insertion success rate, insertion time, sealing pressure and complications between the Baska mask and I-gel.