Authors: Sousa Oliveira L, Da Costa Sacksida Valladão V, Cabette Filho N, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112785. doi:10.7759/cureus.112785 Abstract Inadvertent perioperative hypothermia (IPH), defined as a core temperature below 36 °C, is a common complication of elective procedures under general anesthesia and has traditionally been treated as an anesthetic concern. In medium- and large-volume plastic […]
Read MoreAuthors: Pascoal M, Pereira L, Diogo D, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112835. doi:10.7759/cureus.112835 Abstract We report the use of preemptive dual-cannula venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) during orthotopic liver transplantation in a 21-year-old patient with Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) with diffuse hepatic vein thrombosis and inferior vena cava (IVC) narrowing. Progressive liver dysfunction and unsuccessful transjugular […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]
Read MoreAuthors: Prakash A, Gondode P G, Asai O G, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112889. doi:10.7759/cureus.112889 Background Elective operation theatre (OT) cancellations are an important indicator of perioperative quality and healthcare efficiency. Most studies describe the frequency and causes of cancellations without distinguishing between avoidable and non-avoidable events, limiting the identification of actionable targets for quality […]
Read MoreAuthors:Kumar R, Singh S, Kaur S, et al. Cureus 18(7): e113065. doi:10.7759/cureus.113065 Abstract Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterised by café-au-lait macules, cutaneous neurofibromas, and plexiform neurofibromas, which may extensively infiltrate surrounding tissues and create significant airway challenges during anaesthesia. We report the anaesthetic management of a 33-year-old man with a […]
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