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Various regional anesthetics have been used for postoperative analgesia pediatric craniotomy. In this case series, we report retrospectively collected data on pain and analgesic use in 44 patients who received ultrasound-guided occipital nerve blocks addition to intravenous agents posterior craniotomy procedures. the immediate post-anesthesia care unit, was rated as zero or well controlled 77% ...

BACKGROUND Intravenous and inhalation anesthesia are commonly used in the clinical setting. Recovery of cognitive function in elderly patients after surgery has received increased attention. In this study, the authors compared recovery of cognitive function in patients after different anesthesia techniques, and investigated which technique is safer. The authors also explored association between...

Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a progressive neuromuscular disorder caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene. The sensitivity to non-depolarizing muscle relaxant in a patient with muscle dystrophy is reportedly higher than that in normal individuals, and the duration of the effect is known to be prolonged. In this report, we present the case of a 58-year-old man with BMD who underwent lap...

BACKGROUND Hip fracture is a common, morbid, and costly event among older adults. Data are inconclusive as to whether epidural or spinal (regional) anesthesia improves outcomes after hip fracture surgery. METHODS The authors examined a retrospective cohort of patients undergoing surgery for hip fracture in 126 hospitals in New York in 2007 and 2008. They tested the association of a record ind...

Aims & Objectives: To evaluate the effect of Dexmedetomidine & Ketamine as an adjuvant to Lignocaine hydrochloride 0.5% 40ml in IVRA and to assess quality of anaesthesia, postoperative analgesia and side effects for hand or forearm surgery. Material & Method: Ninety patients were randomly assigned to three groups to receive IVRA for hand and forearm surgery: 40 ml of 0.5% Lignocaine and either ...