Comparative evaluation of pre-emptive analgesic efficacy of Posterior Transversus Abdominis Plane block with Fascia Transversalis Plane Block in adult patients undergoing unilateral inguinal hernia repair: A prospective, randomized, single-blind, two-arm parallel study.

Introduction: Abdominal wall blocks, in conjunction with multimodal analgesia, have demonstrated efficacy in providing post-operative analgesia, reducing opioid requirements in patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair. The inguinal region is primarily innervated by the ilioinguinal nerve (IIN) and iliohypogastric nerve (IIH). Posterior transverse abdominis plane block (pTAP) and fascia transversalis plane block (TFP) have been observed to reliably block IIN and IIH.

Peri-operative management of diabetes mellitus - A survey of current practices among Indian anesthesiologists.

Background And Aims: Increased burden of diabetes in India has resulted in a spurt in the number of patients with diabetes posted for surgeries. The paucity of national guidelines can lead to marked practice variations in the peri-operative management of diabetes. This survey intends to discern current peri-operative practices among anesthesiologists working in medical colleges, tertiary care government, and private health care institutes of the country.

To Study the Effect of Noninvasive Ventilation on Hemodynamics and Respiratory Parameters in Postoperative CABG Patients.

Background And Aim: Bilevel positive airway pressure (BIPAP) is emerging as a useful modality in prevention as well as the management of postoperative respiratory dysfunction in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).

Materials And Methods: A total of 50 patients who underwent CABG were managed using BIPAP during postoperative period. Acid-base gas parameters, electrolyte levels, respiratory and hemodynamic parameters, and 24 h urine output before and after BIPAP application were measured.

Comparison of Airway Ultrasound Indices and Clinical Assessment for the Prediction of Difficult Laryngoscopy in Elective Surgical Patients: A Prospective Observational Study.

Background: Ultrasound is evolving as a probable tool in airway assessment. The upper airway is a superficial structure and has sonographically identifiable structures which makes it ideal for evaluation with the ultrasound.

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of skin to hyoid and skin to thyrohyoid membrane distance in prediction of difficult laryngoscopy.

Ultrasound-Guided Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Hip and Femur Surgeries: A Retrospective Analysis.

Context: Fractures of femur and hip surgeries pose a challenge because of excruciating pain. Fascia iliaca compartment block is an effective and easily learned procedure to decrease postoperative pain score and dosage of opioid. Many adjuvants are combined with local anesthetics to prolong the postoperative analgesia.

Comparative Evaluation of Three Different Doses of Spinal Isobaric Ropivacaine in Patients Undergoing Day Care Perineal Surgeries: A Randomized Double-blind Study.

Background And Objective: Ropivacaine owing to its propensity of causing motor blockade of reduced duration, is preferred for ambulatory day care surgery. Intrathecal ropivacaine has shown effective analgesia for lower limb surgery. Our study plans to evaluate spinal ropivacaine in three different doses in patients undergoing day care perineal surgery.

Comparative Evaluation of Sevoflurane, Propofol, and Combination of Sevoflurane and Propofol on Insertion Characteristics of Reusable Classic Laryngeal Mask Airway.

Background And Aim: Adequate depth of anaesthesia is needed for successful placement LMA. under lighter plane of anaesthesia inadequate mouth opening,coughing,body movements can lead to rejection of LMA and may be associated with breath holding and bronchospasm. Use of propofol in doses which allow adequqate jaw relaxation and prevent patient reaction to LMA commonly results in hypotension and prolonged apnoea.

Paediatric VIPoma: A Jamboree of Electrolytes.

Vasoactive intestinal peptide secreting tumour (VIPoma) is a rare type of neuroendocrine tumour (NET), primarily located in the tail of pancreas. This type of tumour presents with myriad of metabolic and electrolyte misbalances in the preoperative period, mainly due to increased vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) levels. Perioperative management of patients with VIPoma is challenging, especially when dealing with paediatric patients.

Ultrasound guided internal jugular vein cannulation in infants: Comparative evaluation of novel modified short axis out of plane approach with conventional short axis out of plane approach.

Background And Aims: Central venous cannulation (CVC) through right internal jugular vein (IJV) route is routinely performed in paediatric patients undergoing major surgery and in those admitted to intensive care units. A novel technique (modified short-axis out-of-plane [MSA-OOP]) to improve first pass success rate of ultrasound-guided IJV CVC in neonates and infants is being compared with conventional SA-OOP method.

Methods: A total of 120 patients were enroled in the study over a period of 6 months.