Publications by authors named "Janhavi S Dahake"
There are two commonly used scoring systems to evaluate recovery from general anaesthesia (GA): the Modified Aldrete Score (MAS) and the Fast-Track Criteria (FTC). Recently, concerns have been expressed about the safety and effectiveness of the Aldrete scoring system due to its exclusion of an assessment for pain or nausea, which can exacerbate recovery from surgery and anaesthesia and cause many patients to experience these side effects. FTC was created to evaluate post-operative nausea vomiting, and pain in order to assess recovery from GA.
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- MRI often requires patient sedation for comfort and image quality, especially for those with anxiety or difficulty staying still.
- The review evaluates three intravenous sedatives—fentanyl, butorphanol, and midazolam—detailing their benefits, limitations, and appropriate use in adult MRI procedures.
- Emphasis is placed on individualized sedation planning, patient selection, and exploring future sedation options to improve patient experience and outcomes.
In the field of general anesthesia, magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) has become a valuable adjunct because it provides a range of benefits that enhance and optimize conventional aesthetic procedures. This review highlights the various intra-anesthetic benefits of MgSO4 while examining its complex function in the treatment using anesthesia. Magnesium inhibits the release of acetylcholine at the motor endplate and blocks calcium channels at presynaptic nerve terminals.
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