Diagnosis: Perioperative MI is mostly silent, and the electrocardiogram (ECG) is often difficult to interpret and frequently does not exhibit characteristic ST-segment elevation or Q-waves. In the frequent absence of … Continue reading Peri-operative Myocardial Infarction (PMI) – Ten Rules of Management
Month: April 2019
International Anesthesia
(Telegram Group) IA bot: International Anesthesia https://t.me/international_anesthesia Now the invite link is open for joining for all. Here at International Anesthesia telegram group we aim to continue our clinical discussion … Continue reading International Anesthesia
Peri-operative Visual Loss Associated with Spine Surgery
VISION LOSS AFTER SPINE SURGERY: Causes Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy Retinal ischemia Cortical blindness Posterior reversible encephalopathy Risk factors associated with ischemic optic neuropathy and spine … Continue reading Peri-operative Visual Loss Associated with Spine Surgery
Management of Local Anesthesia systemic toxicity – LAST Update
If signs and symptoms of LAST occur, prompt and effective airway management is crucial to preventing hypoxia, hypercapnia, and acidosis, which are known to potentiate LAST. Lipid emulsion therapy : … Continue reading Management of Local Anesthesia systemic toxicity – LAST Update
Ganglion Block Beats Blood Patch for Dural Puncture Headache
INTRODUCTION: Postdural puncture headache (PDPH), also known as spinal headache, is a common complication associated with neuraxial anesthesia and diagnostic lumbar puncture. Autologous epidural blood patch is considered the definitive … Continue reading Ganglion Block Beats Blood Patch for Dural Puncture Headache
Vocal Fold Paralysis Following Spinal Anesthesia
Vocal fold movements result from the coordinated contraction of a complicated system of laryngeal muscles. An injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is necessary to cause a gross VFP. … Continue reading Vocal Fold Paralysis Following Spinal Anesthesia
DIABETES MELLITUS: TEN RULES FOR ANAESTHETIC CONSIDERATION
1. Preoperative evaluation: Preoperative evaluation should emphasize the cardiovascular, renal, neurologic, and musculoskeletal systems. Silent ischemia is possible if autonomic neuropathy is present, and stress testing should be considered in … Continue reading DIABETES MELLITUS: TEN RULES FOR ANAESTHETIC CONSIDERATION