Publications by authors named "Wan-Ling Alyssa Chiew"
Article Synopsis
- There are multiple peripheral nerve blocks used to manage hip fracture pain, but there's no clear best option among them.
- The article explains the anatomy, techniques, risks, and practicality of different nerve block methods.
- Clinicians are encouraged to consider local needs and logistics to make an informed choice on which block to use.
Background: Paramyotonia congenita is a rare autosomal dominant myopathy which presents with periodic weakness due to cold and exercise. It is caused by mutations of the SCN4 gene which encodes the sodium channel in skeletal muscles.
Case Presentation: We report a full term obstetric patient with both paramyotonia congenita and terminal filum lipoma who presents for induction of labour followed by an emergency caesarean section performed under epidural anesthesia.
Use of LMAⓇ GastroTM in esophagogastroduodenoscopy and endoscopy.
Korean J Anesthesiol
December 2019