Authors: Seet R H et al Cureus 17(8): e89259. doi:10.7759/cureus.89259 Abstract Effective airway topicalization is essential for awake tracheal fiberoptic intubation (ATI) in patients with a difficult airway. Traditional methods often result in inadequate anesthesia at the laryngeal inlet, leading to patient discomfort, procedural difficulty, and excessive local anesthetic (LA) use. This case series introduces […]
Read MoreAuthors: Coulie R et al Cureus 17(8): e89274. doi:10.7759/cureus.89274 Abstract Patients with Fontan circulation are increasingly presenting for non-cardiac surgical procedures in adulthood, often involving complex anaesthetic management due to their unique physiology. We report the case of a 39-year-old Fontan patient who underwent elective thoracoscopic epicardial pacemaker lead revision under one-lung ventilation, requiring advanced […]
Read MoreAuthors: Pejcic N, Kutlesic M, Milic V, et al. Cureus 17(7): e87703, July 2025. | doi:10.7759/cureus.87703 This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial evaluated the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) in numeric rating scale (NRS) pain scores after total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH). The MCID was calculated using three […]
Read MoreAuthors: Aggarwal S et al. Cureus 17(6): e86913, June 2025. | doi:10.7759/cureus.86913 This prospective, double-blind randomized controlled trial compared dexmedetomidine and nalbuphine as adjuvants to 0.5% ropivacaine in ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block for upper limb surgeries. Sixty patients were randomized into two groups. Group D received dexmedetomidine, and Group N received nalbuphine. Dexmedetomidine resulted […]
Read MoreAuthors: Paliwal N, Khan I ( Cureus 17(7): e88429. doi:10.7759/cureus.88429 Abstract Spinal anesthesia (SA) is the preferred technique for cesarean section (CS), but variability in sensory block levels poses challenges. This variability becomes particularly prominent in pregnant women, and while the physiological changes of pregnancy are widely recognized contributors, local anesthetic (LA) properties and some […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
Read MoreAuthors: Krishnakumar S et al Cureus 17(7): e87989. doi:10.7759/cureus.87989 Abstract Emergency below-knee amputation (BKA) in patients with significant comorbidities and coagulopathy presents formidable anesthetic challenges, as a central neuraxial blockade and general anesthesia are frequently contraindicated. We report the case of a 57-year-old female patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, coronary artery disease, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Park H et al. BMJ Journals Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, 2025. | DOI: Not provided This network meta-analysis evaluated the comparative effectiveness of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) and epidural neuroplasty for managing lumbar radicular pain (LRP) in patients refractory to conservative treatments, such as epidural steroid injections (ESI). The analysis included 14 randomized controlled […]
Read MoreAuthors: Pensier J et al. Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 2025. | DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2025.101554 This review article addresses postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs), which affect more than 10% of surgical patients, particularly after abdominal, thoracic, or cardiac surgeries. PPCs result from alterations in respiratory mechanics, including reduced lung volumes, atelectasis, diaphragmatic dysfunction, and hypoxemia, which […]
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