Comparison of Fat-Free Mass and Ideal Body Weight Scalar for Anesthetic Induction Dose of Propofol in Patients with Morbid Obesity: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background: Obesity is a growing problem worldwide and can affect both the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of various drugs, including anesthetics, resulting in the under-or overdosing of certain drugs. There is no consensus on the ideal dosing regimen for obese populations.

Objectives: In this study, 2 weight-based dosing of propofol used for induction of anesthesia were compared in terms of the onset of action time, adequacy of anesthesia, and effects on hemodynamic indices (eg, heart rate [HR] and blood pressure).

A Case Report of an Atypical Neurological Presentation of COVID-19 in Pregnancy.

Symptomatic patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mostly have flu-like symptoms. However, neurologic manifestations are common and may be the early findings of COVID-19. Data for COVID-19 do not indicate an increased risk of infection in pregnant individuals, but the risk of disease severity and mortality is high in this patient population.

The Effect of Phenylephrine Nasal Drops on Surgical Bleeding in Children Underwent Cleft Palate Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background: Cleft lip and palate are birth defects due to a lack of proper formation of the lip or mouth. Controlling bleeding during cleft lip and palate surgeries is very important.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of phenylephrine nasal drops on bleeding during and after cleft palate repair surgery in children.