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Motor Evoked Potentials Improve Targeting in Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery
Abstract Objectives One of the main challenges posed by the surgical deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedure is the successful targeting of the structures of interest and avoidance of side effects, especially in asleep surgery. Here, intraoperative motor evoked potentials (MEPs) might serve as tool to identify the pyramidal tract.
Petyo Nikolov+7 more
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Background: Pretreatment or addition of lidocaine or ketamine have been reported to reduce pain on injection. However, the stability of propofol following the addition of lidocaine or ketamine is not yet known. Therefore, we checked compatibility and stability of propofol-lidocaine or propofol-ketamine mixtures.
Ho Yeong Kil, Bong Soo Chae
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General Anesthetic Exposure in the Management of Pediatric Subglottic Stenosis
ABSTRACT Objectives This study describes time spent under general anesthesia (GA) and number of procedures in children with subglottic stenosis (SGS) treated with endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD), laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR), or both. Methods Children treated for SGS surgically between November 2014 through August 2020 were included. Patients
Kevin Koss+4 more
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Propofol (2,6-diisopropylphenol) is one of the most popular agents used for induction of anesthesia and long-term sedation, owing to its favorable pharmacokinetic profile, which ensures a rapid recovery even after prolonged administration. Propofol is used widely as a sedative agent in neurosurgical critical care because it is generally assumed that it
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Combating infections under siege: Healthcare challenges amidst the military assault in Gaza
Abstract The ongoing Israeli military assault on Gaza has caused a devastating collapse of healthcare infrastructure, resulting in an unprecedented surge in infectious diseases. The destruction of sanitation systems, restrictions on medical supplies, and displacement of civilians have created an environment conducive to the rapid spread of waterborne ...
Bilal Irfan+24 more
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Abstract Objectives The objective was to compare the incidence of recovery agitation and efficacy of two different intravenous (IV) doses of ketamine (0.5 mg/kg vs. 1 mg/kg) in adult patients who presented to the emergency department (ED) requiring procedural sedation with ketamine.
Çağrı Türkücü+4 more
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Management of xylazine toxicity, overdose, dependence, and withdrawal: A systematic review
Abstract Background and Objectives Xylazine, an alpha‐2‐adrenergic agonist, has been increasingly implicated in substance use and overdose crises. However, little is known about its effects on humans. With the growing public health crisis surrounding xylazine, it has become important to recognize and promptly manage symptoms of xylazine toxicity ...
Philipa Owusu‐Antwi+4 more
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Day‐Case Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Successful Pilot in Regional New Zealand
ABSTRACT We conducted a day‐case total laparoscopic hysterectomy service improvement project at Nelson Public Hospital, New Zealand, in August and September, 2024. A retrospective analysis was performed, and a voluntary patient questionnaire administered, at the 4‐week postoperative review.
Ben McLaughlin+2 more
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Regional anaesthesia for awake urgent upper limb surgery in children: a prospective cohort study
Summary Introduction Peripheral regional anaesthesia is used rarely as the sole anaesthetic technique in children and is often combined with deep sedation or general anaesthesia for analgesic purposes. No literature addresses the minimum age at which regional anaesthesia can be considered to facilitate awake surgery in children.
Olivier Maupain+8 more
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Summary Introduction Tonsillectomy, a common childhood surgery, is associated with difficult postoperative recovery. Previous reviews provided low‐grade evidence that honey may improve recovery. The BEE PAIN FREE study investigated whether honey alongside multimodal analgesia improved the recovery trajectory in children following tonsillectomy ...
David Sommerfield+10 more
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