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Uncategorized Published - 8 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Postdural Puncture Headaches in Pediatric Patients: A Review of Options When Repeated Epidural Blood Patches Do Not Work

Authors: Bansal V, D’Souza G, Aladade E, et al. Cureus June 21, 2024 16(6): e62833. Abstract We present the case of an adolescent with refractory postdural puncture headache (PDPH), whose symptoms resolved with a sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) nerve block using a J-tip style catheter. Our patient was treated with multiple modalities, including conservative and medical […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Tracheal Cartilage Fracture: A Rare Cause of Weaning Failure

Authors: Gabhale S, Nangia S, Ramnani H, et al. Cureus June 27, 2024 16(6): e63297. Abstract A 42-year-old female developed a rare complication of tracheal ring fracture following repeated percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy, which was performed after intubation due to progressive respiratory failure in the case of treated organophosphate poisoning. The patient first presented with organophosphate […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Changes in Compression Pressure of Elastic Stockings for the Lower Limbs During Cesarean Section

Authors: Hyuga S, Kondo H, Fujita T, et al. Cureus June 21, 2024 16(6): e62809. Background Postpartum peripheral nerve injuries can impact recovery. Elastic stockings are recommended for thromboembolism prevention, although concerns about entrapment neuropathy exist. In this prospective observational study, we investigated the differential compressions caused by wearing elastic stockings before and after anesthesia, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
A Randomized Study Comparing Ultrasound-Guided Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation Using Two Techniques

 Authors: Baidya M, Sinha M, Kumar M, et al  Cureus June 23, 2024 16(6): e63004. Introduction Internal jugular vein (IJV) cannulation is a routine procedure in operating rooms, critical care units, and perioperative settings. Ultrasound guidance has notably increased the success rates of IJV cannulation. A modified ultrasound technique known as the short-axis out-of-plane method […]

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Uncategorized Published - 8 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Incidence, Associated Factors, and Behavioral Consequences of Intraoperative Awareness and Dreams During General Anesthesia Among Adult Patients

Authors: Al Jabri R, Burad J, Al Moosa A Cureus June 21, 202416(6): e62843. Background The intraoperative awareness with recall phenomenon involves the memory of intraoperative events. The reported incidence is 0.001%. Awareness is rare intraoperatively but has profound implications. This research aimed to study intraoperative awareness and dream experiences in the Omani population undergoing […]

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