Author: Alkhalifah Y S Cureus June 18, 202416(6): e62605. Abstract Compared to intravenous anesthetics, intranasal medication for sedation is a less invasive approach. Intranasal ketamine (IK) is a widely used medication for procedural sedation. Hence, a systematic review was conducted with the aim of evaluating the safety and efficacy of IK among pediatric patients used for […]
Read MoreAuthors: Barbaro S, Carone P, Lanotte L, et al. Cureus June 23, 2024 16(6): e62993. Abstract Total laryngectomy is the gold standard surgical approach for laryngeal cancer and is generally conducted under general anesthesia. Orotracheal intubation remains a very delicate step in the general anesthesia process. In otolaryngology (ENT) surgery, it remains considered the preferred […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sawant U, Sen J, Wadaskar D Cureus June 26, 2024 16(6): e63177. Abstract Agenesis of corpus callosum (ACC) is a congenital absence of corpus callosum either completely or partially; without deficits in behavior or function during the first two years of life. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital cardiac defect in which there […]
Read MoreAuthors: Vijapurkar S, Sandeep G, Kalbande J V, et al. Cureus June 13, 2024 16(6): e62326. Abstract Background: Labor analgesia plays a crucial role in ensuring a comfortable and positive birthing experience. It provides physiological benefits to both the mother and the child. Knowledge, awareness, and communication between the anesthesiologist and the obstetrician are essential […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kuruvila M, Maddineni K, Koppula S, et al. Cureus June 20, 2024 16(6): e62741. Introduction: Coronary heart disease (CHD) remains a significant global health concern and is characterized by inadequate blood supply to the myocardium due to the accumulation of plaque in the coronary arteries. Despite therapeutic advancements, prevalence disparities persist across various segments of […]
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