Additive value of superficial parasternal intercostal plane block and serratus anterior plane block in lung transplantation surgery: a retrospective exploratory study.

Background: Adequate pain control following lung transplantation (LTx) surgery is paramount. Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) is the gold standard; however, the potential use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and consequent anticoagulation therapy raises safety concerns, prompting clinicians to seek safer alternatives. The utility of thoracic wall blocks in general thoracic surgery is well established; however, their role in the context of LTx has been poorly investigated.

[INTUBATION RELATED TRACHEAL RUPTURE: EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED].

This case involved a 67-year-old female who was admitted for general anesthesia for a mitral clip procedure. Following anesthesia induction, the patient underwent an uneventful orotracheal intubation. Shortly afterwards she developed an ongoing respiratory failure, accompanied by neck and chest subcutaneous emphysema.

Intraoperative pain during caesarean delivery: Incidence, risk factors and physician perception.

Background: Intraoperative pain is a possible complication of neuraxial anaesthesia for caesarean delivery. There is little information available about its incidence, risk factors and physician perception.

Methods: Parturients undergoing spinal anaesthesia for elective caesarean delivery were enrolled.

Reflux events detected by multichannel bioimpedance smart feeding tube during high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy and enteral feeding: First case report.

The use of high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy is common in patients with respiratory distress to prevent intubation or ensure successful extubation. However, these critical patients also need medical nutritional support and practitioners are often reluctant to prescribe oral or enteral feeding, leading to a decrease in energy and protein intake. Vomiting and aspiration are the major concerns.