Combined hypoglossal and lingual nerve palsy: An unrecognized complication after orotracheal intubation for general anaesthesia. A case report of a day surgery patient and a literature review.

Cranial nerve injury after orotracheal intubation is a rare complication, which has varied etiology. We present a case of combined unilateral hypoglossal and lingual nerve palsy after orotracheal intubation. The current literature was reviewed for the diagnostic, treatment, follow-up, and preventive measures of this complication.

Ophthalmic regional anesthesia: medial canthus episcleral (sub-tenon) single injection block.

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of episcleral single-injection anesthesia in a large number of patients.

Methods: Over a period of 5 yr, in four institutions, anesthesiologists involved in this prospective study completed a standardized form to evaluate single-injection medial canthus high-volume episcleral anesthesia. The success rate of the block was rated according to an akinesia score.