Authors Paliwal S, Singh B P, Prakash R, et al. Cureus 18(10): e117929. doi:10.7759/cureus.117929 Abstract Background: Central venous catheterization (CVC) is essential in paediatric neurosurgical patients for monitoring and therapeutic purposes. However, determining the optimal catheter insertion depth remains a challenge due to anatomical variability and a lack of standardized guidelines. This study aimed to […]
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Read MoreAuthors Tanimoto S et al Cureus 18(10): e118561. doi:10.7759/cureus.118561 Background Lumbar epidural catheter placement is widely used for perioperative analgesia in lower abdominal, pelvic, and lower extremity surgery; however, the procedure may be technically challenging and may require multiple skin punctures. In this study, we defined difficult placement as requiring two or more skin punctures […]
Read MoreAuthor: Dillin P L Cureus 18(10): e118301. doi:10.7759/cureus.118301 Abstract Intravenous regional block (IVRB), adapted from the Bier block technique, is a minimally invasive, low-risk interventional option for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). This technical report describes a reproducible IVRB protocol using methylprednisolone, lidocaine, and labetalol and emphasizes procedural details that may influence treatment delivery. Key […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ramkeesoon R et al Cureus 18(10): e118447. doi:10.7759/cureus.118447 Abstract Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a potentially life-threatening cause of heart failure that may be difficult to distinguish from the physiological symptoms of pregnancy. We report the case of a 42-year-old woman at 34 weeks of gestation who presented with progressive dyspnea and was found to […]
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