Publications by authors named "Youngmu Kim"
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- The study investigates the incidence of complications during ultrasound-guided rectus sheath blocks (RSBs) for pain control in laparoscopic surgery, highlighting a lack of previous reports on this issue.
- Data from 4,033 RSB procedures were analyzed, revealing a 2.4% complication rate, with extrarectus sheath injections being the most common issue.
- The study emphasizes the importance of understanding technical considerations to reduce complications and improve patient outcomes during the procedure.
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- The study aimed to investigate the preemptive visceral analgesic effect of thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), focusing on its impact when combined with a pre-incisional rectus sheath block (RSB).
- In a randomized trial with 70 elective LC patients, those receiving TPVB before the skin incision consumed significantly less postoperative analgesics (morphine) and reported lower pain levels than those receiving TPVB after the procedure.
- The findings suggest that administering TPVB prior to incision can effectively reduce opioid consumption and enhance pain management in postoperative care.
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- Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) often occurs with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), and traditional treatments like epidural steroid injections are not very effective long-term for these patients.
- This study looked at the effects of percutaneous epidural neuroplasty (using a balloon catheter) on patients with LSS and DLS, collecting data on pain levels and functional status over six months.
- Results showed significant pain improvement in both groups (DLS and no DLS) with minor and temporary side effects, suggesting this procedure could be a viable alternative for those who haven't found relief through other treatments.
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- Chronic lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) patients with redundant nerve roots (RNR) generally experience poor treatment outcomes; however, epidural balloon neuroplasty has shown effectiveness in improving symptoms for both RNR and non-RNR groups.
- A retrospective cohort study evaluated the procedure's impact by comparing pain intensity and functional improvement in patients with and without RNR over a six-month period.
- Results indicated significant pain reduction and functional improvement in both groups; however, the RNR group showed less improvement in leg pain and function at specific follow-up times compared to the non-RNR group.
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- * The photocatalyst shows an unusual "oxygen-acceleration" effect, enabling the polymerization of various monomers in aqueous conditions, which is different from previous methods that required high costs and complex processes.
- * This new approach could lead to a broader application of protein-polymer conjugates in biocompatible settings, potentially benefiting various fields, including living cell systems.
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- A 33-year-old woman with a hematoma in her abdominal muscle opted for a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block for anesthesia during surgery instead of other methods.* ! -
- The procedure involved using ultrasound guidance to accurately inject lidocaine into specific areas for pain management, successfully achieving sensory blockade before surgery.* ! -
- The surgery went well, the patient's condition stabilized, and she was able to breastfeed on the same day, highlighting the effectiveness of the TAP block in this scenario.* !
Analysis of perioperative cardiac arrest in a rural hospital in Korea.
Anesth Pain Med (Seoul)
July 2020
Article Synopsis
- A study analyzed perioperative cardiac arrest in a hospital in Youngdong province, Korea, aiming to fill the gap in research that is mostly focused on urban areas.
- This retrospective study reviewed data from 57,746 patients who underwent surgery between 2012 and 2018, discovering that 28 patients required cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during or shortly after their surgery.
- The findings showed that the incidence and mortality rates of cardiac arrest were higher in this rural setting compared to previous studies from Seoul, highlighting significant regional differences in patient outcomes.
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- In breast surgery, the serratus anterior plane block is a newer, less invasive technique for providing regional anesthesia, offering an alternative to traditional methods for postoperative pain relief.
- A case study highlights its use as the primary anesthesia method for a 78-year-old patient with prior heart issues related to stress and pneumonia.
- The findings suggest that serratus anterior plane block could be a straightforward and effective approach for surgeries involving lesions on the outer side of the breast.