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Anesthesiology Published - 18 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Pre-morbid Commonalities Among Patients Undergoing Emergent Cricothyrotomy at a Tertiary Care Level 1 Trauma Center

Authors: Modi R, Shapiro Y, Raizada S, et al. Cureus 17(9): e92157. doi:10.7759/cureus.92157 This retrospective study examined 32 cases of emergent cricothyrotomy performed at a level 1 trauma center between 2014 and 2025. The goal was to identify pre-morbid conditions and airway findings that predispose patients to failed intubation and necessitate surgical airway access. The […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Negative-Pressure Pulmonary Edema: A Perioperative Emergency

Author: Shaikh N, et al. Cureus 17(9): e91868, September 08, 2025. doi:10.7759/cureus.91868 This narrative review examines negative-pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE), a rare but potentially fatal perioperative complication most often seen after extubation. NPPE results from forceful inspiratory efforts against an obstructed glottis, generating extreme negative intrathoracic pressure that draws fluid into the alveoli. It is […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The Successful Anesthetic Management of an Adult With Cri-du-Chat Syndrome by Using Personalized Behavioral Strategies

Author: Mavridou P, et al. Cureus 17(9): e91969, September 10, 2025. doi:10.7759/cureus.91969 This case report describes the anesthetic management of a 34-year-old man with Cri-du-Chat syndrome (CDCS) undergoing periodontal surgery under general anesthesia. The patient refused pharmacologic premedication and exhibited severe separation anxiety, making behavioral strategies essential. With caregiver guidance, repetitive familiar phrases and a […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Assessment of Neuromuscular Blockade Depth Using Train-of-Four (TOF) Monitoring Following Rocuronium Extravasation

Authors: Yoshioka K, et al. Cureus 17(9): e91997, September 10, 2025. doi:10.7759/cureus.91997 This case report describes a 50-year-old hemodialysis patient who experienced rocuronium extravasation during induction for occipitocervical fixation. Despite administration of additional intravenous rocuronium, prolonged neuromuscular blockade occurred. Train-of-four (TOF) monitoring revealed unstable counts ranging from 0 to 4 between 37 and 90 minutes […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 September, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Contact of Teeth With Blades of Macintosh Laryngoscope, McGrath MAC® Video Laryngoscope, and Pentax-AWS Airway Scope® During Tracheal Intubation

Authors: Hirose N, et al. Cureus 17(9): e91688, September 5, 2025. doi:10.7759/cureus.91688 This randomized crossover simulation study compared dental contact patterns during orotracheal intubation with three laryngoscopes: the Macintosh (#3 blade), McGrath MAC® video laryngoscope (#3 blade), and Pentax-AWS Airway Scope® (SL blade). Fifteen anesthesiologists performed intubations on two simulator models, with colored articulating papers […]

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