Use of the flexible bronchoscope and Infrared Red Intubation System in a known difficult airway in the intensive care unit.

This case report describes a patient in the ICU in need of urgent intubation, for whom video laryngoscope-guided intubation had previously failed. The may enhance the chance of successful flexible bronchoscope intubation, especially when performed by non-expert anesthesiologists.

Erector Spinae Plane Block for Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the Ambulatory Surgical Setting.

Postoperative pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be severe. Despite multimodal analgesia regimes, administration of high doses of opioids is often necessary. This can further lead to several adverse effects such as drowsiness and respiratory impairment as well as postoperative nausea and vomiting.

Autoresuscitation: A Case and Discussion of the Lazarus Phenomenon.

Lazarus phenomenon or autoresuscitation is a very rare condition defined as delayed unassisted return of spontaneous circulation after cessation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Based on a case with a 67-year-old male who came back to life after discontinuation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, we discuss the background and possible countermeasures related to the Lazarus phenomenon.

[Recommendations for supplementary intravenous glucocorticosteroids in patients on long-term steroid therapy--a systematic review].

Patients on long-term steroid therapy are often given supplementary intravenous glucocorticosteroids during perioperative care. The reason is to minimize the risk of acute adrenal insufficiency, which is a potential life threatening condition. Based on a recent Cochrane review and the available literature on the subject a rational way in dealing with the matter is described.

Cardiac arrest caused by multiple recurrent pulmonary embolism.

Pulmonary embolism is a common condition with a high mortality. We describe a previously healthy 68-year-old male who suffered three pulmonary embolisms during a short period of time, including two embolisms while on anticoagulant treatment. This paper illustrates three important points.