Effect of different positive end expiratory pressure levels on optic nerve sheath diameter in patients with or without midline shift who are undergoing supratentorial craniotomy.

Purpose: In general, high levels of PEEP application is avoided in patients undergoing craniotomy to prevent a rise in ICP. But that approach would increase the risk of secondary brain injury especially in hypoxemic patients. Because the optic nerve sheath is distensible, a rise in ICP is associated with an increase in the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD).

Cerebral oxygenation assessed by near-infrared spectroscopy in the sitting and prone positions during posterior fossa surgery: a prospective, randomized clinical study.

Objectives: Sitting position (SP) or prone position (PP) are used for posterior fossa surgery. The SP induced reduction in cerebral blood flow and cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO) has been shown in shoulder surgeries, but there is not enough data in intracranial tumor surgery. Studies showed that PP is safe in terms of cerebral oxygen saturation in patients undergoing spinal surgery.

Effects of propofol, desflurane, and sevoflurane on respiratory functions following endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal pituitary surgery: a prospective randomized study.

Background: General anesthesia with intravenous or inhalation anesthetics reduces respiratory functions. We investigated the effects of propofol, desflurane, and sevoflurane on postoperative respiratory function tests.

Methods: This single-center randomized controlled study was performed in a university hospital from October 2015 to February 2017.

The Effects of Locally Administered Morphine Over the Dura on Postoperative Morphine Consumption and Pain After Lumbar Disc Surgery: A Prospective, Randomised, Double-Blind and Placebo-Controlled Study.

Objective: Effective pain management by avoiding side effects in the perioperative period is essential for patient outcome. Lumbar disc surgery is associated with moderate to severe postoperative pain, and opioids are widely used. The primary aim of the present study was to compare the effects of 1 mg and 2 mg morphine-impregnated absorbable cellulose haemostat material placed over the dura on morphine consumption, and the secondary aims were to compare pain scores and opioid-related side effects during postoperative 24 h.

Single-stage planning for total cure of grade III-V brain arteriovenous malformations by embolization alone or in combination with microsurgical resection.

Purpose: There are no established guidelines for treatment of Spetzler-Martin grade III-V brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs). The purpose of this study is to report our institutional experience in total obliteration/eradication of grade III-V bAVMs by single-stage planning of embolization combined with microsurgical resection when necessary.

Methods: All patients harboring Spetzler-Martin (S-M) grade III-V bAVMs treated with single-stage planning between January 2006 and January 2018 were retrospectively reviewed.

The role of "Integrated Pulmonary Index" monitoring during morphine-based intravenous patient-controlled analgesia administration following supratentorial craniotomies: a prospective, randomized, double-blind controlled study.

Objective: Morphine is commonly used in post-operative analgesia, but opioid-related respiratory depression causes a general reluctance for its use. The "Integrated Pulmonary Index" is a tool calculated from non-invasively obtained respiratory and hemodynamic parameters. The aim of this prospective, randomized, double blind, and placebo-controlled study is to determine a more safe and effective dose for morphine in patient-controlled analgesia following supratentorial craniotomy using the "Integrated Pulmonary Index".

Can Amantadine Ameliorate Neurocognitive Functions After Subarachnoid Haemorrhage? A Preliminary Study.

Objective: Aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) may have devastating effects on patients. Motor and neurocognitive impairments may arise depending on the location and grade of the SAH. Although the effects of amantadine on neurocognitive function after traumatic brain injury have been widely studied to the best of our knowledge, their effects on recovery from SAH in humans have not been studied.

Efficacy of continuous positive airway pressure and incentive spirometry on respiratory functions during the postoperative period following supratentorial craniotomy: A prospective randomized controlled study.

Study Objective: Volume controlled ventilation with low PEEP is used in neuro-anesthesia to provide constant PaCO levels and prevent raised intracranial pressure. Therefore, neurosurgery patients prone to atelectasis formation, however, we could not find any study that evaluates prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications in neurosurgery.

Design: A prospective, randomized controlled study.

Effective and safe mannitol administration in patients undergoing supratentorial tumor surgery: A prospective, randomized and double blind study.

Objectives: Although osmotic diuresis with mannitol is commonly used to provide brain relaxation, there is no consensus regarding its optimal dose and combination with loop diuretics. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of mannitol and combination of furosemide with different doses of mannitol on brain relaxation and on blood electrolytes, lactate level, urine output, fluid balance and blood osmolarity in patients undergoing supratentorial tumor surgery.

Patients And Methods: This prospective, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study included 51 patients (ASA I-III) scheduled for elective supratentorial craniotomy.

Which one is more effective for analgesia in infratentorial craniotomy? The scalp block or local anesthetic infiltration.

Objectives: The most painful stages of craniotomy are the placement of the pin head holder and the skin incision. The primary aim of the present study is to compare the effects of the scalp block and the local anesthetic infiltration with bupivacaine 0.5% on the hemodynamic response during the pin head holder application and the skin incision in infratentorial craniotomies.

Effects of oral care with glutamine in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in neurosurgical intensive care unit patients.

Purpose: The study was designed as a randomized, controlled, experimental study aiming to determine the effects of oral care with glutamine in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients admitted to neurosurgical intensive care unit.

Methods: The universe consisted of patients who are admitted to neurosurgical intensive care unit between January 2014 and August 2015, while the sample consisted of 88 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were randomly selected. The study group received oral care with 5% glutamine, whereas the control group received oral care with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate solution.

Does preoperative oral carbohydrate treatment reduce the postoperative surgical stress response in lumbar disc surgery?

Objectives: Surgical trauma produces metabolic and hormonal responses, which are characterized by insulin resistance. Due to extension of the preoperative fasting period, which increases the magnitude of postoperative insulin resistance, preoperative oral carbohydrates (POC) have been developed.

Patients And Methods: This prospective, randomized, controlled study was performed on 43 ASA I-II patients undergoing elective microsurgical lumbar discectomy.

The effect of nursing care protocol on the prevention of central venous catheter-related infections in neurosurgery intensive care unit.

Purpose: This clinical study was planned to determine the effect of Nursing Care Protocol on the prevention of central venous catheter-related infections in neurosurgery intensive care unit.

Method: The study was conducted between January 2012 and December 2013. The sampling consisted of 160 patients compatible with study inclusion criteria (80 protocol and 80 control patients).

Comparison of Conscious Sedation and Asleep-Awake-Asleep Techniques for Awake Craniotomy.

Since awake craniotomy (AC) has become a standard of care for supratentorial tumour resection, especially in the motor and language cortex, determining the most appropriate anaesthetic protocol is very important. The aim of this retrospective study is to compare the effectiveness of conscious sedation (CS) to "awake-asleep-awake" (AAA) techniques for supratentorial tumour resection. Forty-two patients undergoing CS and 22 patients undergoing AAA were included in the study.

Anaesthetic Management in Costello Syndrome.

Costello syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterised by growth and mental retardation, macrocephaly, short neck and macroglossia. Cardiac involvement can also occur in Costello syndrome and is presented in the form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, tachyarrythmias and valvular dysfunction. Nervous system involvement including ventriculomegaly, hydrocephaly and Chiari type 1 malformation are also common.

Postoperative analgesia for supratentorial craniotomy.

Objectives: The prevalence of moderate to severe pain is high in patients following craniotomy. Although optimal analgesic therapy is mandatory, there is no consensus regarding analgesic regimen for post-craniotomy pain exists. This study aimed to investigate the effects of morphine and non-opioid analgesics on postcraniotomy pain.

Emergency bronchoscopy for foreign-body aspiration in a child with type I mucopolysaccharidosis: a challenging airway management experience.

The mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a rare lysosomal storage disease. Glycosaminoglycans (GAG) accumulate in musculoskeletal system, connective tissues. Enlarged tongue, short immobile neck, and limited mobility of the cervical spine and temporomandibular joints render the airway management potentially risky.

The effect of single dose etomidate during emergency intubation on hemodynamics and adrenal cortex.

Background: The study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of a single dose of etomidate and the use of a steroid injection prior to etomidate during rapid sequence intubation on hemodynamics and cortisol levels.

Methods: Sixty patients were divided into three groups (n=20). Before intubation, and at 4 and 24 hours, blood samples were taken for cortisol measurements and hemodynamic parameters (systolic-diastolic-mean arterial pressure, heart rate), and SOFA scores were recorded.

Surgical and anesthesiological considerations of awake craniotomy: Cerrahpasa experience.

Aim: Awake craniotomy (AC) with electrical cortical stimulation has become popular during the last ten years although the basic principles were introduced almost 50 years ago. The aim of this paper is to share with the readers our experience in 25 patients who underwent AC with electrical stimulation.

Material And Methods: Twenty-five patients who underwent AC between 2010 and 2013 are the subjects of this paper.

Intensive Care Treatment in Traumatic Brain Injury.

Head injury remains a serious public problem, especially in the young population. The understanding of the mechanism of secondary injury and the development of appropriate monitoring and critical care treatment strategies reduced the mortality of head injury. The pathophysiology, monitoring and treatment principles of head injury are summarised in this article.

The Effect of BIS Usage on Anaesthetic Agent Consumption, Haemodynamics and Recovery Time in Supratentorial Mass Surgery.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to compare Bispectral Index (BIS) monitoring with the conventional anaesthesia approach based on haemodynamic changes in terms of anaesthetic agent consumption, haemodynamic recordings, recovery time and cost.

Methods: This study was performed in 82 patients, aged 20 to 60 years, who were operated for supratentorial mass and were graded ASA I or II. Cases were randomly divided into two equal groups.