Major complications following central neuraxial block - A multi-centre observational study in Maharashtra (MGMM CNB Study).

Background And Aims: Major complications of central neuraxial block (CNB) are rare and their incidence in India is not known. This information is essential for explaining risk and medico-legal concerns. The present multi-centre study in Maharashtra was conducted to provide insight into the characteristics of rare complications following this popular anaesthetic technique.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Obstetric Patient: Special Considerations.

The prevalence of cardiac arrest in pregnant women varies from 1/20,000 to 1/50,000 pregnancies and is associated with high fetomaternal mortality. The pregnant mother is more susceptible to cardiac arrest as hypoxia is poorly tolerated. Hemorrhage, eclampsia, sepsis, and embolism are common causes of arrest.

Are cardiac surgical patients at increased risk of difficult intubation?

Background And Aims: Safe airway management is the cornerstone of contemporary anaesthesia practice, and difficult intubation (DI) remains a major cause of anaesthetic morbidity and mortality. The surgical category, particularly cardiac surgery as a risk factor for DI has not been studied extensively. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis whether cardiac surgical patients are at increased risk of DI.

Effect of Perioperative Pregabalin on Postoperative Quality of Recovery in Patients Undergoing Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (OPCABG): A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Trial.

Objectives: Use of pregabalin is increasing in cardiac surgical patients. However, studies using comprehensive scoring systems are lacking on the drug's impact on postoperative recovery. The authors tested the hypothesis that perioperative oral pregabalin improves the postoperative quality of recovery as assessed using the Quality of Recovery (QoR-40) questionnaire in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG).

The Prevalence and Impact of Preoperative Anemia in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery for Rheumatic Heart Disease.

Objective: Many observational studies have demonstrated an association between preoperative anemia and adverse outcomes after cardiac surgery. However, there is a paucity of data on the impact of anemia in patients undergoing cardiac surgeries for rheumatic heart disease (RHD). This study was designed to examine the prevalence and impact of preoperative anemia in patients undergoing cardiac surgery for RHD.

Risk Stratification in Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB) Surgery—Role of EuroSCORE II.

Objectives: To evaluate the EuroSCORE II for risk stratification in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) surgery.

Design: A retrospective observational study.

Setting: Two tertiary care hospitals.