Authors: Babu S, Vasantha Kumar K, Prabhu A V, et al. Cureus 18(8): e114094. doi:10.7759/cureus.114094 Background Peripheral nerve blockade is increasingly used in upper limb orthopedic surgery to provide effective anesthesia and prolonged postoperative analgesia while reducing systemic opioid requirements. Ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus block provides reliable anesthesia for surgeries of the elbow, forearm, wrist, […]
Read MoreAuthors: AlShammari F, Ahmed K, Ali I M, et al. Cureus 18(8): e114459. doi:10.7759/cureus.114459 Abstract Airway management in neonates with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) presents extreme challenges due to craniofacial abnormalities, cervical rigidity, limited mouth opening, and restrictive chest wall mechanics. These patients are at increased risk of failed intubation and perioperative respiratory complications, as […]
Read MoreAuthors: Chauhan A K, Munish K, Vallabh V, et al. Cureus 18(8): e114553. doi:10.7759/cureus.114553 Background Lumbar puncture (LP) is an essential diagnostic and therapeutic bedside procedure. However, many medical interns have limited opportunities for supervised training before performing LP on patients, resulting in inadequate procedural competence and reduced confidence. Simulation-based education using the demonstration, observation, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Bourazani M, Dafnis A, Syrogianni P Cureus 18(8): e115176. doi:10.7759/cureus.115176 Abstract Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) has become the principal framework for perioperative care in elective colorectal cancer surgery, integrating multiple evidence-based interventions across the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. Successful implementation depends not only on individual pathway components but on coordinated multidisciplinary delivery […]
Read MoreAuthors: Baspinar M ( Cureus 18(8): e115355. doi:10.7759/cureus.115355 Abstract Pregabalin overdose is generally considered to have a relatively benign clinical course. However, severe respiratory depression, coma, and life-threatening clinical deterioration have rarely been reported, particularly in patients with high-dose ingestion or delayed recognition. We present the case of a 26-year-old male who was found unconscious following suspected […]
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