Evaluation of Effect of Hip/Shoulder-Width Ratio on the Sensory Level of Spinal Anesthesia - A Prospective Observational Study.

Background: Certain anthropometric measurements that are practically obtainable explain the variability in the spread of spinal anesthesia. These are useful for quick assessment of the spread of spinal anesthesia to avoid the risk of high block and also the inadequate level of block.

Aims: The study aims to evaluate the effect of hip/shoulder-width ratio (HSR) on the sensory level of spinal anesthesia.

Effect of Single Preoperative Dose of Duloxetine on Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Total Abdominal Hysterectomy under Spinal Anesthesia.

Background: Women undergoing hysterectomy present a unique set of challenges to the anesthesiologist in terms of postoperative pain management. This study was conducted to see the effect of single-dose perioperative duloxetine 60 mg on postoperative analgesia following abdominal hysterectomy under spinal anesthesia.

Materials And Methods: This prospective randomized placebo-controlled study was conducted on 64 patients scheduled to undergo elective abdominal hysterectomy under spinal anesthesia.

Effect of Intravenous Ondansetron on Spinal Anesthesia-Induced Hypotension and Bradycardia: A Randomized Controlled Double-Blinded Study.

Background: Spinal anesthesia is a safe anesthetic technique commonly practiced. However, it is associated with hypotension (33%), bradycardia (13%), and shivering which are induced by hypovolemia, sympathetic blockade, and Bezold-Jarisch reflex through intracardiac serotonin (5HT3) receptors and vagus nerve.

Aim: To study the effect of intravenous (i.

Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding biomedical waste management among operation room personnel in a tertiary care center.

Background And Aims: Biomedical waste management is an important issue of concern to all healthcare personnel as inappropriate management has the potential for serious infections and noninfectious injury to patients and care providers. Operation room is a department in the hospital wherein large amounts of waste are generated on a daily basis. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding biomedical waste among operation room personnel.

The Study of Intraoperative Consciousness after Tracheal Intubation.

Introduction: Awareness following noxious stimuli like intubation could be as high as 25% compared to postoperative recall. The isolated forearm technique (IFT) allows us to assess consciousness by verbal command to move isolated hand. Hence we conducted study to establish IFT responses following intubation under standard general anaesthesia.

Vasoplegic syndrome during Whipple procedure.

Vasoplegic syndrome is an unusual cause of refractory hypotension under general anesthesia. It is commonly described in the setting of cardiac surgery, but rarely seen in noncardiac setting. We describe successful management of vasoplegic syndrome during Whipple procedure with vasopressin infusion.

Fascia iliaca block vs intravenous fentanyl as an analgesic technique before positioning for spinal anesthesia in patients undergoing surgery for femur fractures-a randomized trial.

Study Objective: Pain arising from femur fractures is of severe nature. Surgery for fixation of femoral fractures may be done under spinal anesthesia. We conducted this study to compare the analgesic efficacy of fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) and intravenous fentanyl (IVF) before positioning for spinal anesthesia.

Effect of dexmedetomidine bolus dose on isoflurane consumption in surgical patients under general anesthesia.

Background And Objective: Various adjuvants have been introduced to decrease the dose of volatile agents and their side effects. Dexmedetomidine a potent alpha-2 adrenoreceptor agonist is one such agent. Our objective is to assess the effect of preanesthetic dexmedetomidine on isoflurane consumption and its effect on intraoperative hemodynamic stability and recovery profile.

Comparison of modified chin lift technique with EC technique for mask ventilation in adult apneic patients.

Background: Mask ventilation (MV) is an essential basic life support skill. We used chin lift maneuver for MV and named as modified chin lift technique (MCL). EC technique is most common technique used for MV.

Efficacy of Pregabalin as Premedication for Post-Operative Analgesia in Vaginal Hysterectomy.

Background: Pregabalin, a structural analogue of gamma amino butyric acid (GABA), is shown to be effective in treatment of several types of neuropathic pain, incisional injury, and inflammatory injury.

Objectives: The aim of the present study is to compare the efficacy of two doses (75 mg or 150 mg) of pregabalin with the administration of a placebo for post-operative analgesia in patients undergoing hysterectomy under spinal anesthesia.

Patients And Methods: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial was conducted on 135 patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy under spinal anesthesia.

Laparoscopic cortical sparing adrenalectomy for pediatric bilateral pheochromocytoma: anesthetic management.

Introduction: Pheochromocytoma is a catecholamine-secreting tumor, which is seen rarely in children. These tumors predominantly secrete norepinephrine and epinephrine. They might be familial and associated with hereditary tumors such as Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome and multiple endocrine neoplasia type II.

Transient brachial monoparesis following epidural anesthesia for cesarean section.

Monoparesis following lumbar epidural block is a rare occurrence, with few cases reported in the literature. We report development of transient brachial monoparesis following epidural anesthesia in a parturient for cesarean section. The patient received a mixture of 15 mL of 2% lignocaine with 50 mcg fentanyl epidurally to achieve a blockade up to T6 level.