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Authors: Pereira D, Cruz A S, Dias L, et al. Cureus June 12, 2024 16(6): e62250. Abstract Subglottic stenosis is characterized by the narrowing of the airway at the inferior edge of the cricoid cartilage level. It is either congenital or acquired, the latter being more commonly secondary to internal iatrogenic trauma. Airway management of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Masaracchia M M, Markowitz S D, Janosy N R, et al. Cureus June 21, 202416(6) Introduction: An academic anesthesiology department benefits from recruiting faculty from various centers, from new graduates to experienced clinicians. Two critical objectives for a department are getting the faculty members up-to-speed thoroughly and efficiently and retaining the faculty members to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Dhoon T Q, Tiwari A, Villaluz E, et al. Cureus June 24, 2024 16(6): e63050. Abstract Prone positioning of patients is a routine occurrence in procedural suites and operating rooms (ORs). However, the physiological changes that occur with prone positioning are frequently underappreciated by proceduralists, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. This may be related to a […]
Read MoreAuthors: Martin R D, Scanlon M, McCabe K Cureus June 12, 202416(6): e62231. Abstract Lidocaine is a commonly used anesthetic. High doses or intravenous administration of lidocaine, as well as other local anesthetics, may result in systemic effects involving the cardiovascular and neurologic systems. Typically, effects are dependent on the serum concentrations of the offending […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kitaura A, Sakamoto H, Tsukimoto S, et al. Cureus June 12, 2024 16(6): e62266. Abstract Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is the recommended curative treatment for pure native aortic regurgitation (AR). However, some patients are not suitable for SAVR due to comorbidities or frailty. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has been reported to offer […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kumar R, Singh B P, Arshad Z, et al. Cureus June 21, 202416(6): e62840. Background The antecedents of readmission among survivors of intensive care units (ICUs) are complex and comprise an array of elements that impact the rehabilitation process after leaving the ICU. The aforementioned determinants may comprise socioeconomic factors, access to follow-up healthcare, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Machani RamaMurthy K, Harshavardhan M, Attarde V B, et al. Cureus June 16, 202416(6): e62479. Background Desflurane is an excellent but expensive volatile anesthetic agent. Dexmedetomidine and propofol may decrease intraoperative desflurane consumption. This study aimed to compare the desflurane-sparing effect of dexmedetomidine and propofol in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries under bispectral index (BIS)-guided […]
Read MoreAuthors: Aihara S, Nakayama Y, Nakajima Y, et al. Cureus June 21, 202416(6): e62872. Abstract The treatment for ischemic mitral regurgitation (MR) involves a combination of medical management and, in certain cases, surgical intervention. The approach depends on the severity of the condition, underlying causes, and the patient’s overall health. A 76-year-old male with heart […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rodrigues R, Freitas C, Gonçalves B, et al. Cureus June 25, 2024 16(6): e63082. Background: In our days, increasing importance has been given to maternal satisfaction as a quality indicator in healthcare services. A positive childbirth experience should meet a woman’s personal and sociocultural beliefs and expectations in every setting. This study aimed to […]
Read MoreAuthors: Fukuda Y, Yoshinaga K, Kondo S, et al. Cureus June 14, 2024 16(6): e62370. Abstract Andexanet alfa neutralizes factor Xa inhibitors in critical bleeding situations. However, in cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), heparin resistance induced by andexanet alfa should be a concern, and the lack of point-of-care monitoring of plasma concentration of factor […]
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