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Anesthetics and AnesthesiologyISSN: 2377-4630

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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410194

Epidural Anesthesia as a Primary Technique for Emergency Cesarean Delivery in a Morbidly Obese Parturient

Morbid obesity in parturients presents a constellation of anesthetic challenges, including difficult airway, increased aspiration risk, and technical difficulties with neuraxial techniques. We report the case of a 38-year-old woman (estimated weight 120 kg, body mass index [BMI] approximately 44 kg/m²), gravida 3, para 2, admitted to the obstetric emergency unit in active labor with a doubly scarred uterus (two prior cesarean sections) and a full stomach following a copious meal ingested less th

Article Type: Case Report | Indexed Archive: Volume 13

Morbid obesity in parturients presents a constellation of anesthetic challenges, including difficult airway, increased aspiration risk, and technical difficulties with neuraxial techniques. We report the case of a 38-year-old woman (estimated weight 120 kg, body mass index [BMI] approximately 44 kg/m²), gravida 3, para 2, admitted to the obstetric emergency unit in active labor with a doubly scarred uterus (two prior cesarean sections) and a full stomach following a copious meal ingested less t...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410193

Optimizing Nefopam Dosing Strategies and Administration Timing while Assessing their Long-Term Influence on Recovery Trajectories and Graft Success

Zahra Raza Ghafari, Ghassan Kloub, Ramesh Srigiri, Rasha Maryam and Rama Krishna

Article Type: Research Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 13

Nefopam is analgesic drug which is a non-opioid, non-nonsteroidal and anti-inflammatory that inhibits the reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. It is widely used as an adjuvant for pain. Nefopam has multiple mechanisms therefore it is consider both analgesic and anti-hyperalgesic properties, which is particularly interesting when considering long-term sensitization and recovery. Analgesic drug is Nefopam a centrally acting non-opioid has emerged as a good candidate for inclusion i...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410192

Anesthetic Management of Inferior Vena Cava Manipulation in Nutcracker Syndrome with Pelvic Congestion

Jasper Lee, Sarah Chen, Diana A. Fisler, Calvin Lee and Nadia Nathan

Article Type: Case Report | Indexed Archive: Volume 13

Nutcracker syndrome (NCS) is a rare vascular disorder caused by compression of the left renal vein between the abdominal aorta and superior mesenteric artery. When associated with pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS), NCS may increase the risk of acute hemodynamic instability during major vascular surgery. We present a case highlighting this heightened vulnerability. Case presentation: A 34-year-old woman with chronic pelvic pain and previously diagnosed PCS underwent left gonadal vein transpositio...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410189

An Analysis of the Quality of TikTok Videos on Epidural Anesthesia

Joshua Singavarapu, Amber Khemlani, Harsh Reshamwala, Julia Glatman, Theodoro Beck-Neto, Mudar Dalloul, MD and Ketan Shevde, MD

Article Type: Original Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 12

This study findings underscore the need for healthcare professionals to produce more engaging, high-quality content and increased communication between anesthesiologists and obstetricians. Further research can also be done on how platform algorithms, audience demographics, and posting strategies affect the dissemination of accurate medical information. ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410188

Evaluating AI Chatbot Information on Trending Topics in Anesthesiology

Joshua Singavarapu, Amber Khemlani, Rafat Uddin, Darsiya Krishnathasan, Harsh Reshamwala and Michael Mahla, MD

Article Type: ORIGINAL ARTICLE | Indexed Archive: Volume 12

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being utilized as an informational resource, with chatbots attracting users for their ability to generate instantaneous responses. This study aims to evaluate the responses from four AI chatbots - Gemini, ChatGPT, Copilot, and Perplexity - focusing on general, local, and regional anesthesia. The assessment focuses on understandability, actionability, readability, response quality, and potential misinformation. These aspects were measured using DISCERN...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410187

Sedation vs. General Anesthesia: Anesthetic Management for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization, A Focus on Single Ventricle Physiology

Wenyu Bai, MD

Article Type: Review Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 12

Pediatric anesthesia providers in pediatric and congenital cardiac catheterization laboratories face an evolving and complex field. Their responsibilities are complicated by variability in patient demographics, including premature infants to adults and a range of clinical conditions from simple cardiac lesions to complex single ventricle physiology. Procedures can vary significantly from straightforward diagnostic measurements of stable patients to high-risk interventional procedures involving u...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410185

Carotid Artery Cannulation for Resuscitation during Hypovolemic Shock: A Boon or Bane?

Yuvaraj Kotteeswaran, MD, DNB, PDCC, Saravana Babu, MS, MD, DM, FICACC, FTEE and Todd McDonald, MD, FRCPC, PhD

Article Type: Editorial | Indexed Archive: Volume 12

A 20-year-old healthy male presented to the emergency room with a penetrating injury to the anterior abdominal wall. On examination, he was in hypovolemic shock with no palpable peripheral pulses. Focused assessment with sonography in trauma (FAST) revealed free fluid in the abdominal cavity....

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