Total Intravenous Anesthesia for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in a Child With Diastematomyelia: A Case Report.

Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) has achieved popularity because it facilitates monitoring of the functional integrity of neural structures under general anesthesia. It aids in the early detection of injury and minimizes postoperative neurologic deficit or neurologic morbidity from surgical manipulations of various neurologic structures. The patient mentioned in this case report presented with lower limb radiculopathy and was diagnosed with diastematomyelia Type II, and she was planned for surgical intervention under general anesthesia.

Comparing the Efficacy of Landmark-Based Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block and Pericapsular Nerve Group Block for Preoperative Positioning and Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Hip Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Subarachnoid block is the most common anesthetic technique for patients having corrective hip surgeries. However, adequate positioning for a successful subarachnoid block is a major challenge in this particular population of patients, owing to the site of fracture. Regional anesthesia, in the form of nerve blocks, is an effective means of alleviating such constraints and gives an added benefit of prolonged postoperative analgesia.

Near-Fatal Aspiration in a Child With Pierre Robin Sequence and Aero-Digestive Disorder: A Case Report.

Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) presents significant challenges in airway management and postoperative care, especially in infants undergoing cleft palate repair. The most critical task for paediatric anaesthetists is securing the airway. The presence of aero-digestive disorders makes postoperative care equally challenging, which is often underemphasised.

Effects of Different Agents of the Lubrication of i-gel Airway on the Incidence of Postoperative Sore Throat: A Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial.

Background And Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the effect of different lubricating agents used with the i-gel® laryngeal mask airway on the incidence of postoperative sore throat.

Materials And Methods: After obtaining institutional ethics approval, this prospective trial was conducted on 150 patients who were scheduled for minor surgical procedures. The study population was placed in three groups of 50 each, after randomization with computer-generated random numbers, based on the lubricant used (Group LJ: with lignocaine jelly as the lubricant, Group WJ: with water-based jelly as a lubricant, Group NS: with 0.

Anaesthetic management of an infant with cleft palate lateral synechiae syndrome.

An infant with restricted mouth opening from birth had presented for cleft lip repair. He had an interalveolar gap of 6 mm and was diagnosed as a case of cleft palate lateral synechiae syndrome. Fibreoptic bronchoscope of appropriate size was not available at the time of the procedure, and we had to device an alternative plan.

A Randomized Observer-Blinded Controlled Trial to Compare Pre-Emptive with Postoperative Ultrasound-Guided Mandibular Nerve Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Mandibular Fracture Surgeries.

Background And Aims: Ultrasound-guided (UG) mandibular nerve block is effective for providing postoperative analgesia in mandibular fracture surgeries. The pre-emptive nerve blockade prolongs the duration of postoperative analgesia and reduces the consumption of intraoperative opioids. The aim of this prospective, randomized, single-blinded study was to compare the efficacy of pre-emptive and postoperative UG mandibular nerve block for postoperative analgesia in mandibular fracture surgeries.