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Uncategorized Published - 27 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of the Analgesic Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Caudal Versus Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric Nerve Block Techniques for Pediatric Inguinal Surgeries

Authors: Burad J et al Cureus 17(6): e85677. doi:10.7759/cureus.85677 June 10, 2025 Abstract Background: Caudal nerve blocks are commonly used for inguinal surgeries in children but can lead to complications, such as prolonged weakness. The ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric (ILIH) nerve block is an alternative that is used less frequently. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
External Guidewire Direction as an Adjunctive Clue for Accurate Central Venous Catheter Placement: A Case Report

Authors: Aspari A M, Lomi N, Bhattacharjee A, et al. Cureus 17(6): e85736. doi:10.7759/cureus.85736 June 11, 2025 Abstract Central venous catheterization (CVC) under ultrasound guidance is a widely adopted and current standard practice that enhances safety and accuracy, particularly in high-risk patients. As the procedure provides a visual aid, we usually expect fewer complications. We […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Role of Gastric Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Perioperative Management of Semaglutide

 Authors: Muranaka M O et al Cureus 17(6): e85791. doi:10.7759/cureus.85791 June 11, 2025 Introduction Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. A side effect of GLP1-RAs is delayed gastric emptying, which could increase the risk of pulmonary aspiration. This exploratory pilot study examines the use […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Xiphodynia: A Case of Post-traumatic Sternal Pain Managed With Bipolar Pulsed Radiofrequency

Authors: Aguiar A et al Cureus 17(6): e85853. doi:10.7759/cureus.85853 June 12, 2025 Abstract Xiphodynia is a rare, under-recognized musculoskeletal pain syndrome often misdiagnosed due to its nonspecific symptoms. We report a case of a 32-year-old male with chronic sternal pain following trauma, refractory to multiple conservative treatments and local anesthetic infiltration. Clinical evaluation revealed focal tenderness […]

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Uncategorized Published - 27 June, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Rational Utilization of Sugammadex Through Quantitative Twitch Monitoring

Authors: Kowalsky M et al Cureus 17(6): e85929. doi:10.7759/cureus.85929 June 13, 2025 Background Sugammadex rapidly became the standard of care for neuromuscular blockade reversal at our institution, leading to a substantial increase in pharmacy costs. We hypothesized that administering sugammadex in 75 mg aliquots, rather than 200 mg vials, would improve adherence to FDA dosing […]

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