Perfusion index during endotracheal intubation and extubation: A prospective observational study.

Introduction: Perfusion index (PI) can be detected using a pulse oximeter. Its value decreases in response to noxious stimuli. Here, we investigated its efficacy in detecting hemodynamic responses during endotracheal intubation and extubation.

Magnesium sulfate for postoperative analgesia after surgery under spinal anesthesia.

Background: Magnesium has been proven to have antinociceptive effects in animal and human models of pain. Its effect is primarily based on the regulation of calcium influx into the cell, which is natural physiological calcium antagonism and N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonism.

Methods: One hundred and eight patients undergoing surgery with spinal anesthesia received either 250 mg of intravenous magnesium sulfate followed by an infusion of 500 mg magnesium sulfate (25 mg/mL) at the rate of 20 mL/hour; or the same volume of normal saline (control group) as bolus and infusion.

Comparison of post-operative ICU sedation between dexmedetomidine and propofol in Indian population.

Context: Critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation frequently need sedatives and analgesics to facilitate their care. Dexmedetomidine, a short-acting alpha-2-agonist, possesses anxiolytic, anesthetic, hypnotic, and analgesic properties.

Aims: The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine in comparison to propofol in the management of sedation for post-operative intensive care unit (ICU) patients, as a sedative agent.

Depth of central venous catheterization by intracardiac electrocardiogram in adults.

Background: Central venous catheterization is done frequently in cardiac surgery and intensive care settings. Faulty positioning of the catheter can cause many complications.

Objectives: The aim of our study was to study the average depth of insertion and formulate a general guideline through the right internal jugular vein (IJV).

Incidence and predictors of difficult mask ventilation and intubation.

Background: This study is aimed to determine the incidence and predictors of difficult and impossible mask ventilation.

Materials And Methods: Information like age, snoring history, obstructive sleep apnea, dental and mandibular abnormalities, macroglossia, grading like SLUX, Mallampatti, Cormack Lehanne, atlantooccipital extension, presence of beard or moustache, mouth opening were collected. During mask ventilation, the information related to the ventilation and intubation was collected.

Anaesthetic management for caesarean section in a case of previously operated with residual pituitary tumour.

Successful anaesthetic management for caesarean section in a case with previous pituitary tumour resection, with residual tumour, is reported. The pituitary gland undergoes global hyperplasia during pregnancy. Functional pituitary tumours may exhibit symptomatic enlargement during pregnancy.