Anesthesiology and pain medicine
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Postoperative residual blockade, longer duration of action for neuromuscular blockade, and slower recovery were relatively common in elderly patients. ⋯ We hold the opinion that cisatracurium is safer in elderly patients compared to other drugs. We also concluded that the usage of TOF ratio together with clinical tests is suitable for assessment of neuromuscular recovery in these patients.
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To alleviate stinging pain in the skin entry area and visceral discomfort in patients who are undergoing ESWL. ⋯ EMLA cream offered no advantage over the placebo cream in patients undergoing ESWL with remifentanil PCA.
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Case Reports
Transient neuronal injury followed by intravascular injection during an ultrasound guided stellate ganglion block.
Ultrasound guidance for pain interventions is becoming increasing recognized as a useful imaging tool. One of the common interventions where it is gaining wider acceptance is during the performance of a stellate ganglion block. The following is a unique report where intravascular and neuronal injury occurred during the performance of an ultrasound guided stellate ganglion block followed by dysphagia. 41 year old male, with a diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome, was referred to our clinic for further management. ⋯ Two days later, he reported chest and throat discomfort which resolved over the next few days possibly due to a retropharyngeal hematoma. He declined further interventions and was subsequently managed with 3 tablets of oxycodone a day. This report highlights the importance of vigilance and meticulous planning during the performance of ultrasound guided pain interventions.
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Induction of anesthesia and endotracheal intubation often creates a period of hemodynamic instability in hypertensive patients. Endotracheal intubation of the trachea stimulates laryngeal and tracheal sensory receptors, resulting in a marked increase in the elaboration of sympathetic amines. ⋯ Fentanyl and fentanyl plus lidocaine effectively decreased the hemodynamic response to tracheal intubation, however, neither fentanyl nor fentanyl plus lidocaine, could inhibit all hemodynamic responses, moreover fentanyl plus lidocaine was not more effective than fentanyl alone.