Authors: Sakai N, Michino T, Kamiya Y Cureus 18(7): e112365. doi:10.7759/cureus.112365 Abstract Intravenous paracetamol-induced anaphylaxis is uncommon but can be life-threatening during general anesthesia. The principal lesson of this case, however, was not the allergic reaction itself but the failure of multiple perioperative safety barriers that allowed the administration of a suspected allergen. We report […]
Read MoreAuthors: Velayutham V, Subramaniam R, Udayakumar R, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112386. doi:10.7759/cureus.112386 Background Thyroidectomy is commonly associated with moderate postoperative pain, which may delay recovery and discharge. Bilateral superficial cervical plexus block (BSCPB) is an established component of multimodal analgesia for thyroid surgery. Levobupivacaine and ropivacaine are long-acting aminoamide local anesthetics with improved safety […]
Read MoreAuthor: Thangasamy E, J S Cureus 18(7): e112396. doi:10.7759/cureus.112396 Background Creation of pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic surgery produces significant hemodynamic changes due to increased intra-abdominal pressure and sympathetic stimulation. Various pharmacological agents have been used to attenuate this stress response. Clonidine, an α2-adrenergic agonist, has sympatholytic properties that may provide hemodynamic stability during surgery. Aim This […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review There are more practicing internal medicine physicians in the U.S. than any other specialty, with nearly 129,000 physicians, according to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. In total, there are 1,032,365 active physicians in the U.S. across all specialties, according to 2024 data from the organization, the latest available. Family […]
Read MoreAuthors: Mandalapu S, Miner N, Somenhalli A, et al. Cureus 18(7): e112613. doi:10.7759/cureus.112613 Abstract Introduction: Below-knee amputation (BKA) patients often struggle with postoperative pain as well as phantom limb pain. As excessive postoperative opioid use increases the risk of dependence, hyperalgesia, and decreased quality of life, regional nerve blocks using liposomal bupivacaine (LB) offer the […]
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