Intraoperative remifentanil infusions above a certain threshold may be associated with Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia and Acute Opioid Tolerance, although the clinical significance is uncertain,
Continuous paravertebral block is an effective alternative to thoracic epidural for managing post-operative pain after open nephrectomy, with a better side-effect profile.
Checklists for managing crises during cesarean section are practical to implement in low and middle-income countries, and significantly improve task completion in simulated emergencies.
Although routine videolaryngoscopy does not improve overall success rate of adult nasal intubation, it does improve first pass success, laryngeal visualization and shortens intubation time.