Background . The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness ultrasound-guided (USG) subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block and quadratus lumborum (QL) as preventive analgesia methods after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods A total 120 patients, 18–75 years age, were separated into 2 groups preoperatively. Patients in group TAP ( n = 60) received 0.3 ml/kg bupivacaine with USG bilateral block; patients QL block. assessed 24 h postoperatively, pain scores, time first...

Various truncal block techniques with ultrasonography (USG) are becoming widespread to reduce postoperative pain and opioid requirements in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). The primary aim of our study was determine whether the USG-guided serratus anterior plane (SAPB) is as effective thoracic paravertebral (TPVB) VATS. Our secondary evaluate patient surgeon satisfaction, application time, first analgesic length hospital stay.Patients Group SAPB received 0.4 mL/kg bupivacaine a...

Background Although both the lateral sagittal and costoclavicular approaches are applied at cord level in infraclavicular region, there is a major difference between distributions of two approaches. We aimed to investigate effects this different distribution on tissue perfusion oxygenation.

Abstract Background We aimed to evaluate the effects of modified thoracoabdominal nerve block through perichondrial approach (M-TAPA) on respiratory dysfunction after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in patients with obesity. Methods In this prospective randomized-controlled study, 60 aged 18–65 years and ASA PS II-III were included. Patients divided into two groups: group M-TAPA ( n = 30) control 30). The primary outcome was results spirometric function tests. secondary outcomes total...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect a virtual reality video on preoperative anxiety, hemodynamic parameters, and patient satisfaction in patients undergoing septorhinoplasty. This prospective, observational cohort trial. Forty between ages 18...65 who were scheduled for elective septorhinoplasty, with an American Society Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I...II included study. Patients experienced 15-minute (VR) via phone using VR device. A three-dimensional, 360.....

Background and Objectives: The aim of our study is to determine the effects analgesia nociception index (ANI) monitoring on intraoperative opioid consumption, postoperative analgesia, recovery unit length stay in patients with a preoperative femoral nerve block (FNB) undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery under general anesthesia. Materials Methods: Seventy-four American Society Anesthesiologists Physical Status (ASA-PS) I-III scheduled for TKA anesthesia were included this study....

The serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB) is a newly described truncal block. This study aimed to compare the effects of SPSIPB with conventional methods on postoperative opioid consumption and pain scores within 24 h postoperatively. randomized controlled trial included 60 patients aged 18-65 years an American Society Anesthesiologists Physical Status I-III. Patients were randomly assigned either or control group. primary outcome was cumulative first Secondary...

Cardiovascular system depression, respiratory arrest, coma, convulsions, loss of consciousness, muscle twitching, blurred vision, vertigo, dizziness and numbness the tongue can be seen in local anaesthetic toxicity. Treatment includes 20% lipid solutions, airway control, symptomatic treatment for arrhythmia convulsions. The aim this study is to present knowledge research assistants, who used anaesthetics daily practice, regarding these medications toxicity raise awareness.

Background and Objectives: This study aimed to determine whether there is a relationship between preoperative fasting time, blood glucose (FBG), postoperative emergence delirium (ED) in pediatric patients undergoing MRI under sedation. Materials Methods: 110 were included the study. Preoperative (solid-fluid) time FBG recorded. The development of ED who underwent sedation was evaluated with anesthesia (PAED) value for 30 min every 5 recovery room. PAED score ≥10 grouped as having ED, <10...

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the postoperative analgesic effects ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block-2 (QLB-2) and block-3 (QLB-3) after cesarean section (C/S) under general anesthesia. Method: This a prospective, randomized, double-blind study. A total 143 term pregnant women with American Society Anesthesiologists II status, who were scheduled for elective C/S anesthesia randomly separated into QLB-2 QLB-3 groups. After surgery standardized anesthesia, QLBs...

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Aim: To determine effect of ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) on intraoperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing oncoplastic breast surgery under general anesthesia. Methods: This study was conducted as a prospective, randomized controlled trial. Forty-four enrolled, aged 18 to 75 years with American Society Anesthesiologists physical status I III, elective surgery. Patients were randomly allocated receive SAPB 20 mL 0.25% bupivacaine + anesthesia (group SAPB)...

To investigate preoxygenation methods that were carried out for 3 minutes (min) at tidal volume and 30 seconds (s) with the 4 deep vital capacity technique using Oxygen Reserve Index (ORI) among pregnant women.This prospective study was between December 2020 2021. The patients randomly divided into 2 groups provision of 100% O2 a rate 10 L.min-1 min normal (Group 1) s 2). For women who underwent routine anesthesia induction, hemodynamic parameters before preoxygenation, as well their...

Background and objectives Although endotracheal intubation is the gold standard in airway management, this procedure requires both technical training experience. Supraglottic devices are an alternative to simpler, less invazive, require time for placement compared with endotrakeal intubation. Aim of study was evaluate success rates, ease use, duration application, maneuver performance different supraglottic (SADs) used by term-5 medical students on a manikin.

PDPH incidence also decrease (8-10).It has been reported that the click sensation felt in dural punctures performed Abs tractAim: The type and diameter of needle used spinal anesthesia (SA) affect procedure's success clicking during a dura puncture.This study aimed to compare effects Quincke pencil-point needles same thickness, when by residents new SA application, on procedural number trials required perceive sensation.Methods: This prospective randomized included 213 adult patients...

Respiratory functions may be impaired in cesarean section (C/S) delivery performed under spinal anesthesia (SA) and oxygen supplementation required. Therefore, we conducted a randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate the effects of different administrations pregnant women on lungs during C/S SA using ultrasound reserve index (ORI).

Aim: The majority of alcohol-related deaths are due to acute alcohol consumption. There many factors affecting the prognosis toxicity. It has been reported that by determining these factors, mortality rates can be reduced early diagnosis and initiation treatment. In this study, we aimed determine evaluating clinical status laboratory patients followed up in intensive care unit (ICU) intoxication. Materials Methods: study included 21 with intoxication who were ICU our hospital between...

: Patients diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) syndrome have a tendency towards hypoventilation, hypoxia, and hypercarbia in the perioperative period. This study hypothesized that Oxygen Reserve Index (ORi) could predict possible hypoxia determine difficult airways patients at risk for OSA, as determined by STOP-Bang questionnaire. prospective included adult undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia endotracheal intubation, divided into two groups: low (0–2 points) high...

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided femoral and anterior sciatic (FAS) nerve blocks genicular (G) as preventive analgesia methods after total knee arthroplasty.
 Materials Methods: Fifty patients, aged 55–80 years were divided into two groups preoperatively. Patients in FAS group (n=25) received 20 mL solutions (10 0.5% bupivacaine, 1 [4 mg] dexamethasone, 9 saline) both blocks. G 5 (2 2 for each nerve. assessed 24 h postoperatively, pain scores,...

Purpose: This study aimed at comparing the postoperative analgesic effectiveness of three types nerve blocks (caudal block, dorsal penile block (DPNB), and pudendal (PNB) in children undergoing circumcision.
 Materials Methods: In this retrospective study, patient records those who underwent circumcision during an 18-month period were included study. Data collected demographics, intraoperative hemodynamic parameters, application time, rescue duration anesthesia surgery, recovery...

Objective: Since the coronavirus is very infectious, preventive measures are at forefront in fight against disease-2019 .High disease prevalence, rapid increase number of patients and high additional workload risk transmission for health care workers (HCWs).This study aimed to evaluate knowledge level intensive unit (ICUs) operating room (ORs) employees about COVID-19.Materials Methods: This analysed questionnaires 480 HCWs ICU and/or OR.The participants completed a survey consisting 29...

Objectives: Hypotension is a common complication of spinal anesthesia. Imaging inferior vena cava (IVC) and measurement the IVC-collapsibility index (IVC-CI) by ultrasonography (USG) has been widely used non-invasive, easy reliable method for fluid imbalance. In present study, we aimed to investigate predictive ability maximum IVC diameter (dIVCmax) IVC-CI hypotension after Methods: The study was designed as prospective observational. One hundred thirty-two patients aged 18-75 years with ASA...