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Sphenopalatine ganglion block consists of a small flexible catheter inserted into each nostril, via which a local anesthetic is administered. HealthDay News — A nasal nerve block may be an effective pain relief method for children with migraines, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology, held from March […]
Read MoreAuthor is Karen Sullivan Sibert, MD in her blog A Penned Point There are two schools of thought about how to extubate patients at the conclusion of general anesthesia: Allow the patient to wake up with the endotracheal tube in place, gagging on the tube and flailing like a fish on a line, while someone […]
Read More… in patients with post–dural puncture headache An alternative approach to traditional epidural blood patch administration in patients with post–dural puncture headache who have an indwelling catheter has passed its first test. Although current fine-gauge needles have reduced the incidence of PDPH, the adverse event still occurs, and depends on several factors, including needle size […]
Read MoreWomen who suffer grade 3 or 4 perineal lacerations during vaginal delivery consume significantly more opioids than their counterparts who do not, a study found, and virtually none of these women with higher-grade lacerations received neuraxial morphine. That finding surprised the researchers and illustrated the need for a department-wide protocol to address the analgesic needs […]
Read MoreA free gaming application downloaded to mobile devices allows anesthesiologists to try their skills at a variety of airway procedures, without needing hardware. Airway EX from Level EX Inc, is a comprehensive, interactive, virtual patient airway simulator of rare and/or difficult cases such as fiberoptic laryngoscopy, a burned airway (featuring a firefighter) and selected tumors. […]
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