Aǧrı : Ağrı (Algoloji) Derneği'nin Yayın organıdır = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology
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Spinal myoclonus following regional anaesthesia is extremely rare. We report a patient who developed spinal myoclonus after an epidural infusion of levobupivacaine.
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The percentage of chronic pain in adults having inguinal hernia repair is 5-35%. Although this pain is thought to be related to some reasons, there is not an exact conclusion about this. In this study, the aim was to point out the incidence of chronic pain after inguinal hernia repair and determination of the risk factors. ⋯ The incidence of chronic pain after inguinal hernia repair was found %18, compatible with similar studies. Compared with other risk factors, preoperative pain, postoperative severe acute pain and reoperations were thought to be the most important risk factors for the development of chronic pain.
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The application of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in paediatric population is gaining popularity among anaesthetists. We present a case series of ultrasound-guided TAP block in ten neonate and infants undergoing colostomy and reversal of stoma. ⋯ In all patients, the block was successful with minimal hemodynamic changes intraoperatively and no additional systemic analgesia was needed intraoperative and immediate postoperatively. Ultrasound-guided TAP block has an important role in providing safe and effective analgesia for colostomy creation and reversal of stoma surgeries in paediatric population.
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Ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) may be employed for postoperative analgesia in thoracic surgery. In application of TPVB, single injections, multiple injections or catheter techniques may be used. In this paper we present our experiences with ultrasound-guided TPVB in thoracic surgery patients for postoperative analgesia. ⋯ Similarly to multiple injection and continuous TPVB administration, ultrasound-guided single injection TPVB provides effective 24-hour postoperative analgesia.
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The purpose of this study was to determine the symptoms observed during admission to palliative care in patients that would be provided palliative support, to measure their intensity, and to evaluate the effect of palliative care on patient symptoms by recording changes during the first week after admission to hospital. ⋯ In this study, it was determined that the intensity of symptoms deteriorating the life quality of cancer patients such as pain, fatigue, insomnia, loss of appetite, and status of well-being improved rapidly with palliative care support.