Current practices of cervical epidural block for cervical radicular pain: a multicenter survey conducted by the Korean Pain Society.

Background: Cervical epidural block (CEB) is an effective intervention for managing cervical radicular pain. This study aimed to investigate the current status of performing CEB in South Korea.

Methods: Pain physicians affiliated with the Korean Pain Society were asked to complete anonymous questionnaires regarding CEB between September and October 2022.

Arrhythmia incidence and associated factors during volatile induction of general anesthesia with sevoflurane: a retrospective analysis of 950 adult patients.

Background: Sevoflurane has been used to induce anaesthesia in adults due to its suitability for airway management and haemodynamic stability. Few studies have reported arrhythmia during volatile induction with sevoflurane in adults. Here, we investigated the incidence of arrhythmia and risk factors associated with its occurrence during sevoflurane induction of anaesthesia in adults.

Population pharmacokinetic analysis of ropivacaine extended-release from a temperature-responsive hydrogel in rats.

Therapeutic agents with a short half-life need to be administered frequently to achieve sustained and effective concentrations. This could be accomplished using sustained drug delivery technology. PF-72 (TGel Bio, Inc.

Negative pressure pulmonary edema in a patient undergoing open rhinoplasty: A case report.

Rationale: Negative pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) is associated with serious postoperative complications. Compact nasal packing is always done after an open rhinoplasty procedure which makes it difficult to achieve positive pressure ventilation via a mask if NPPE arises.

Patient Concerns: A 21-year-old healthy man got an open rhinoplasty, septal perforation repair, and revisional septal reconstruction.