Pain during caesarean delivery in a tertiary maternity hospital: a retrospective cohort study (2022-2023).

Background: Intra-operative pain during Caesarean delivery (PDCD) is the leading cause of successful litigation against obstetric anaesthesiologists. PDCD may require conversion to general anaesthesia (GA). The aim of this analysis is to assess our incidence of PDCD and associated GA conversion.

Total spinal anaesthesia following obstetric neuraxial blockade: a narrative review.

Background: Total spinal anaesthesia (TSA) is an emergency caused by high neuraxial blockade. It is a recognised complication of all neuraxial techniques in obstetric anaesthesia. Its incidence and outcomes have not been evaluated.

Acute respiratory failure in immunosuppressed patients admitted to ICU.

Introduction: The number of hospitalized immunosuppressed adults is a growing and often develop severe complications that require admission to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The main cause of admission is acute respiratory failure (ARF). The goal of the study was to determine if ARF represents an independent risk factor for hospital mortality and in particular, we sought to ascertain if any risk factors were independently and identifiably associated with a bad outcome.

Circulating angiogenic cell response to sprint interval and continuous exercise.

Introduction: Although commonly understood as immune cells, certain T lymphocyte and monocyte subsets have angiogenic potential, contributing to blood vessel growth and repair. These cells are highly exercise responsive and may contribute to the cardiovascular benefits seen with exercise.

Purpose: To compare the effects of a single bout of continuous (CONTEX) and sprint interval exercise (SPRINT) on circulating angiogenic cells (CAC) in healthy recreationally active adults.