Publications by authors named "Veda Sumi Durgumpudi"
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- Regional anesthesia, specifically caudal blocks, are being used in pediatric surgeries for better post-operative pain relief, but the effectiveness of ropivacaine alone can be limited.
- A study involving 50 children compared the effects of ropivacaine alone versus ropivacaine combined with clonidine, finding that the addition of clonidine significantly extended pain relief duration from about 10.56 hours to 18.4 hours.
- The group receiving clonidine also had fewer patients needing extra pain relief, with no notable differences in sedation levels or adverse effects, suggesting that clonidine is a helpful addition for managing pain in children after surgery.
Managing mediastinal masses during anesthesia presents formidable challenges, particularly in pediatric patients undergoing procedures such as tru-cut biopsy. These masses, both benign and malignant, can compress vital structures, leading to life-threatening complications. This article explores the complexities of managing anesthesia in patients with mediastinal masses, emphasizing the importance of meticulous preoperative assessment, understanding the relationship between the mass and surrounding anatomy, and employing lifesaving techniques such as inhalation induction and awake intubation.
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