Authors: 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 […]
Read MoreAuthors: Pereira D, Cruz A S, Dias L, et al. Cureus June 12, 2024 16(6): e62250. Abstract Subglottic stenosis is characterized by the narrowing of the airway at the inferior edge of the cricoid cartilage level. It is either congenital or acquired, the latter being more commonly secondary to internal iatrogenic trauma. Airway management of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Masaracchia M M, Markowitz S D, Janosy N R, et al. Cureus June 21, 202416(6) Introduction: An academic anesthesiology department benefits from recruiting faculty from various centers, from new graduates to experienced clinicians. Two critical objectives for a department are getting the faculty members up-to-speed thoroughly and efficiently and retaining the faculty members to […]
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