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, […]
Read MoreAuthors: 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 […]
Read MoreAuthors: 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 […]
Read MoreAuthors: Elmati P, Raghove V, Kogilathota Jagirdhar G, et al. Cureus June 03, 2024 16(6): e61617. doi:10.7759/cureus.61617 Abstract Chronic low back pain (CLBP) and post-laminectomy syndrome (PLS) can pose significant therapeutic challenges, often refractory to conservative management. We present a case of a 52-year-old male with refractory CLBP and PLS who underwent spinal cord stimulation […]
Read MoreAuthors: Singh N, Kanaujia S, Singh M K, et al. Cureus June 24, 2024) 16(6): e63017. Background: With advanced virtual reality (VR) technology, its usage in health care is creating an impact on patient outcomes. Patients undergoing knee replacement surgery are already anxious due to the surgery, anaesthesia, and unfamiliar environment of the operation theatre. […]
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