Correlation of Block Success with Perfusion Index Measurement in Cases of Pediatric Surgery Under Caudal Epidural Block Anesthesia.

Purpose: One of the regional anesthetic procedures, caudal epidural block, is important for lower extremities surgeries in the pediatric patient population. The perfusion index (PI) value, which reflects vasomotor tone, can be used to indicate block success. The aim was to compare the role of perfusion index, heart rate, and mean arterial pressure in detecting the success of caudal epidural block and to investigate whether perfusion index was an earlier indicator in determining the success of the block in pediatric surgery cases.

COMPARISON OF FLEXIBLE LARYNGEAL MASK INSERTION AND ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION IN ADENOTONSILLECTOMY SURGERY.

This study compared the effectiveness of flexible laryngeal mask (F-LMA) insertion and endotracheal intubation in pediatric patients undergoing adenotonsillectomy surgery. A total of 60 patients aged 2-12 years were included in the study. Patients were divided into the F-LMA group (n=30) and endotracheal tube (ETT) group (n=30).

Perfusion Index Value in Determining the Success of Axillary Block.

Objective: To evaluate whether the perfusion index (PI) can be used to predict and provide a cut-off value for ultrasound-guided axillary nerve block success.

Study Design: Quasi-experimental study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Adiyaman University Training and Research Hospital, Adiyaman, Turkey, from July to August 2020.

Proximal Arteriovenous Fistulas in Hemodialysis Patients: Advantages and Disadvantages.

Introduction: The main objective of the present study is to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of proximal arteriovenous native fistulas. Hemodialysis is indispensable for patients with end-stage renal disease. For this purpose, arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are used.

Can Platelet Count and Mean Platelet Volume and Red Cell Distribution Width Be Used as a Prognostic Factor for Mortality in Intensive Care Unit?

Introduction Critical patients are those patients who have psychological unstability that can cause morbidity and mortality in a short period of time. These patients need to be intensively monitored for organ function like cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological system. The most critical patients are transferred to intensive care unit (ICU) for close watch.

Effects of Prostaglandin Analogue Iloprost Treatment on Distant Organ Damage Following Ovarian Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rats: An Experimental Study.

Background Ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury causes oxidative stress, which, in turn, may impair the oxidant/antioxidant balance in tissues and cause damage to the tissues. The local effects of I/R injury can be typically observed in the related organ while systemic effects can be observed predominantly in the heart, brain, lung, and kidney. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of iloprost on heart tissues after an ovarian I/R injury in an experimental rat model.

Comparison of Three Different Approaches in Pediatric Gartland Type 3 Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Treated With Cross-Pinning.

Introduction Although closed reduction and percutaneous pinning are the accepted treatment approaches in pediatric humerus supracondylar fractures, the treatment approach in fractures without closed reduction remains unclear. This study compared the results of three different cross-pinning treatment methods. Materials and methods A total of 62 patients (1-13 years old) who were operated for Gartland type 3 humerus supracondylar fractures between 2007 and 2016 were evaluated retrospectively.

The Effect of Tourniquet Usage and Anesthesia Method on Prognosis in the Treatment of Dorsal Wrist Ganglion Cysts by Open Surgery.

Introduction Ganglion cysts are the most common soft tissue masses seen on the wrist, which often cause pain or cosmetic complaints. The treatment of these masses includes intra-cystic injections or surgery. Recurrence rates are very high in surgical or non-surgical treatment.

Effect of Anesthesia Applied for Magnetic Resonance Imaging on the Body Temperature of Pediatric Patients.

Objective Anesthesia may be required to ensure the immobility of the patient during a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, particularly in pediatric patients. An MRI scanner generates radiofrequency radiation (RFR) to obtain images of parts of the body. During an MRI procedure, an amount of RFR is transformed into heat by the body, thereby leading to increased body temperature.

[Analgesia Nociception Index: assessment of acute postoperative pain].

Background And Objectives: Patient self-rating based scales such as Numerical Rating Scale, Visual Analog Scale that is used for postoperative pain assessment may be problematic in geriatric or critically ill patients with communication problems. A method capable of the assessment of pain in objective manner has been searched for years. Analgesia nociception index, which is based on electrocardiographic data reflecting parasympathetic activity, has been proposed for this.

Caudal Anesthesia for Pediatric Subumbilical Surgery, Less Load on the Postoperative Recovery Unit.

Introduction Caudal epidural anesthesia, when used as a sole method for surgical anesthesia, has favorable effects on the recovery duration and the time spent in the recovery unit. In this study we made a retrospective analysis of pediatric surgery operations under local, regional and general anesthesia. We aimed to find shorter postoperative recovery times with local and regional anesthesia.

AuraGain and i-Gel laryngeal masks in general anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Performance characteristics and effects on hemodynamics.

  To evaluate and compare the performances of new types of supraglottic airway devices (SADs) with endotracheal intubation regarding their ease of insertions, perioperative complications, and effects on hemodynamic parameters and peak airway pressures in laparascopic cholecystectomy (LC).  Methods: One hundred and fourteen patients with ASA 1-2 physical status scheduled for elective LC were recruited for this prospective randomized controlled trial. The study was completed between January  2016 and January 2017 in Adiyaman University Research and Educational Hospital, Adiyaman, Turkey.

Hepatoprotective properties for Salvia cryptantha extract on carbon tetrachloride-induced liver injury.

The present study was designed to determine the possible hepatoprotective effects of Salvia cryptantha (black weed) plant extract against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatic injury in rats. Animals were grouped as follows: control group (Group I), CCl4 group (Group II), olive oil group (Group III), CCl4 + S. cryphantha 200 mg/kg group (Group IV), and CCl4 + S.

Pseudocholinesterase Enzyme Deficiency in Adıyaman City Area.

Objective: Pseudocholinesterase (PChE) is an enzyme responsible for the hydrolysis of succinylcholine. In case of its deficiency, the effect of succinylcholine that is approximately 5-10 min is prolonged up to few hours. The use of succinylcholine has been declined recently.