Publications by authors named "H T Benzon"
The field of pediatric neuroanesthesia has evolved with concurrent changes in pediatric neurosurgical practice. Ongoing pediatric neuroanesthesia investigations provide novel insights into developmental cerebrovascular physiology, neurosurgical technology, and clinical outcomes. Minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures appear to be associated with lower complication rates and length of stay.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Patients undergoing tonsillectomy/ adenotonsillectomy (T/AT) can experience substantial postoperative pain. The aims of this study are to assess perioperative pain management in high-risk children (children with severe obstructive sleep apnea and other complex medical comorbidities or age younger than 2 years) undergoing T/AT, and the impact on oxygen levels and pain during extended Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) admission.
Methods: A retrospective case series study at a tertiary care children's hospital.
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- Corticosteroid injections can cause negative side effects like increased blood sugar and decreased bone density, yet lower doses may provide similar benefits as higher ones.
- The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, along with other societies, created practice guidelines focusing on injection safety, efficacy, and adverse events from corticosteroid use in chronic pain management.
- The final guidelines, which were developed through expert reviews and strong consensus, cover specific areas such as nerve blocks and joint injections to ensure safe and effective treatment protocols.