Authors: Ayad M, Lee M, Diz Ferre J L, et al. Cureus June 03, 2024 16(6): e61596. Abstract Pain management is often difficult in the setting of multi-site trauma such as that caused by motor vehicle accidents (MVA), which is especially compounded in the setting of polysubstance abuse. This often results in patients with poor […]
Read MoreAuthors: Vrionis A N, Olsen K R Cureus June 10, 2024 16(6): e62048. Abstract Surgery on head and neck masses presents unique challenges to overcome, especially in relation to preoperative anesthesia induction. Tumor proximity to the carotid sinus can result in extreme hemodynamic depression, by way of compression or direct invasion of the node. Neck […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ganguly K, Van Helmond N, Friedman A, et al. Cureus June 10, 2024 16(6): e62085. Introduction For peripheral nerve blocks, using either the liposomal formulation of bupivacaine or plain bupivacaine with epinephrine and dexamethasone as an adjuvant has been shown to improve postoperative pain scores. In a single-blinded, randomized controlled study of patients undergoing […]
Read MoreAuthors: Patel S, Ninave S, Sagar S Cureus June 12, 202416(6): e62221. Abstract A large extraoral fungus, frequently seen in late head and neck cancers, poses serious difficulties for the management of anesthesia and surgery. Essential factors include preoperative optimization, airway assessment, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative care. Risk mitigation and outcome optimization strategies are discussed, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ismail M I, Al-Gharaibeh O R, Talafha L, et al. Cureus June 21, 202416(6) Abstract Robotic surgery provides precision and safety for minimally invasive gynecological operations but introduces unique anesthetic challenges, especially for individuals with pre-existing conditions like Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. This case report addresses the anesthetic management of a 32-year-old female with WPW […]
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