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Volume 4

December, 2019

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November, 2018

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Volume 2

December, 2017

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June, 2017

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Current Issue

  • 2018, December

    case report

    Cranial and Spinal Subdural Hygroma Following Lumbar Epidural for Labour AnalgesiaOpen Access

    Elizabeth Thompson*, Nicholas Haden and David Hutchins
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    Intracranial hygroma is a rare and probably missed complication of epidural analgesia secondary to accidental dural breech. The patient presented had a presumed spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak with symptoms of intracranial hypotension. Unusually the patient had both an intracranial subdural hygroma and rarely reported extensive spinal intradural (extra-arachnoid) collection following a lumbar epidural, administered in labour. Given the potential for progression to symptomatic neurological deficits, anesthetists should consider subdural hygroma when encountering patients with features of intracranial hypotension, or altered neurology following epidural. Pathophysiology, imaging and management are discussed.

    Keywords

    Subdural hygroma; Epidural; Dural puncture.


  • 2019, May

    case report

    Anesthetic Considerations in Bilateral Congenital Anophthalmia: A Rare Clinical EntityOpen Access

    Lalit Gupta* and Manisha Manohar
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    Congenital anomalies planned for ocular surgeries range from the rare to atypical to common. Many of this rare ophthalmopathy are associated with clinical syndromes and have important anesthetic implications. Not only is it important to know the syndrome we are dealing with, but it’s also the more important to understand the systems that are involved, the extent of involvement, potential anesthetic complications, right from the cerebrovascular, cardiovascular, endocrine, metabolic, neuromuscular, genitourinary systems to airway. Understanding these aspects becomes more important in rare clinical scenarios as it helps to plan the case, anticipate and treat the complications. Congenital anophthalmia is one of the rare conditions with an incidence of <3/1000 with microphthalmia reported in up to 11% of blind children, hence we report a rare case of bilateral congenital anophthalmia planned for excision of right ocular swelling.

    Keywords

    Ophthalmopathies; Congenital anophthalmia; Microophthalmia; Ocular surgery.


  • 2019, May

    case report

    Hardware Causing Hard Times: Use of the SuperNO2VA™ Nasal PAP Device to Address Airway Challenges Caused by Eroding Mandibular HardwareOpen Access

    Michael Marotta* and Geoffrey S. Kilgore, Jr
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    Background

    Maintenance of the airway and adequate ventilation are essential for the anesthetized patient and may be compromised in patients with pan-facial trauma, abnormal dentition, abnormal mandibular space, or presence of dental hardware. We present an unusual case of a patient with a lack of natural mandibular structure and exposed mechanical hardware with fistula complicating intubation and ventilation prior to surgery.

    Case Presentation

    A 35-year-old male with a history of a self-inflicted gunshot to the left submandibular region approximately 6 years prior was scheduled for urgent mandibular hardware removal, closure of left facial fistula, and removal of several teeth. Pre-oxygenation and ventilation were complicated by extruding hardware and eroded skin, causing interference with a conventional facemask seal. The patient was pre-oxygenated using the SuperNO2VA™ nasal mask with which an adequate seal was achieved without use of a nasal trumpet and with a modified grip. Tracheal intubation via oral video laryngoscopy was successful, and the case proceeded uneventfully.

    Conclusion

    Adequate ventilation and airway maintenance can be difficult to achieve in patients with abnormal facial structure or mandibular mechanical hardware using conventional methods. The SuperNO2VA™ nasal mask can address airway issues for these patients peri-operatively.

    Keywords

    Anesthesiology; Airway management; Difficult airway; Airway devices; Difficult intubation; Ventilation; Oxygenation; Facial trauma; Mask ventilation.


  • 2019, May

    case report

    Pneumocephalus Caused by an Epidural Ozone Injection for Treatment of Disc ProlapseOpen Access

    Surath Manimala Rao*, Laxmi Kotgire and B.V. Savitr Sastri
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    Pneumocephalus is a complication seen either after head trauma or post-neurosurgical procedure. It can be life-threatening if it turns into tension pneumocephalus. The presence of intracranial air indicates the presence of an open communication of cerebrospinal fluid. Air enters dura matter even without connection. Thin air flows upstream along the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pathway. Herein, we report a case of pneumocephalus in a 62-year-old female after epidural injection of Bupivacaine and Ozone for the treatment of a prolapsed disc. She was shifted to our hospital post-epidural injection for the management of severe headache. Though it is a rare complication, keeping this in mind will help to quickly diagnose, if need arises.

    Keywords

    Pneumocephalus; Head trauma; CT; Thunderclap headache.


  • 2019, July

    case report

    Transcatheter Arterial Embolization in Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Case ReportOpen Access

    Alka Chhabra*, Anil Bhiwal, Neha Pandey, Sitaram Barath and Sunanda Gupta
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    Background

    Postpartum haemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity. The significant impact of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) on maternal mortality can be reduced if timely measures are implemented. Transcatheter arterial embolisation (TAE) is an alternative therapeutic strategy for PPH.

    Case report

    We report a case of postpartum haemorrhage which was managed by transcatheter arterial embolization in lieu of hysterectomy to preserve fertility and menstruation in a 27-year-old patient.

    Conclusion

    The critical role of obstetrician, anaesthesiologist and interventional radiologist as a team, improve the quality of care and patient safety.

    Keywords

    Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH); Peripartum hysterectomy; Transarterial embolisation.


  • 2019, November

    observational study

    An Observational Study to Evaluate Infection Risk in Two Staff Warming Devices and a Review of Current Literature into Thermal Comfort in the Operating Room and BeyondOpen Access

    Mark Silverberg*
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    Objective

    To compare the degree of bacteria dissemination using two currently available operating room (OR) personnel warming devices. The “off-label” use of 3MTM’s Bair HuggerTM vs. a fairly new device, worn around the torso and under a scrub warm-up jacket or surgical gown, the OPERATIONHEATJAC® transformer only (TRO) powered by a transformer and controlled by a 4-level controller, and best for anesthesia providers and perfusionists.

    Methods

    Initially, staff members in scrubs sat in a room for 3 and 6-hours with agar plates placed in various positions throughout the room. Then staff members sat in the same room under the same conditions for 3 and 6-hours, and placed the hose from 3M’s Bair Hugger under their scrubs. Agar plates were positioned in the room in the same positions as in the control. Then staff members sat in the same room under the same conditions for 3 and 6-hours, wearing the OPERATIONHEATJAC® TRO over their scrub shirt and under a scrub warm-up jacket. Agar plates were again positioned in the room in the same positions as in the control. Bacteria colony counts were compared.

    Results

    The bacteria colony counts were 43.78% and 46.18% higher at 3 and 6-hours respectively from placement of the hose from 3MTM’s Bair HuggerTM under scrubs vs. the control. There was no significant difference in bacteria colony counts with using the OPERATIONHEATJAC® TRO vs. the control.

    Conclusion

    ORs are maintained cold, mostly for surgeon comfort. In an attempt to keep comfortable in this environment, peripheral OR staff opt for the “off-label” use of 3M’s Bair Hugger hose placed under scrubs. An increased spread of bacteria throughout the OR can result from this practice. Currently, there are now safer OR personnel warming devices available. In addition, this paper reviews the significance and benefits of keeping staff warm and comfortable.

    Keywords

    Warming devices; OPERATIONHEATJAC®; surgical site infections (SSIs); Operating room (OR); Temperature.


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  • 2018, June

    original research

    Effect of the Irrigation Fluid Temperature on Core Temperature in Transurethral Resection of Prostate Patients Under Spinal Versus General AnaesthesiaOpen Access

    Rajeev Kumar, Veena Asthana*, Jagadish Prasad Sharma and Shobha Lal
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17140/RPAOJ-3-117
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  • 2018, August

    letter to the editor

    Anticipated Difficult Intubation Due to Polypoidal Squamous Cell Carcinoma on Posterior One Third of TongueOpen Access

    Alka Chhabra*, Sunanda Gupta, Preeti Saini and Kunal Chauhan
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17140/RPAOJ-3-118
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  • 2018, November

    case series

    SuperNOVA Nasal Mask Ventilation Maintains Oxygenation during Deep Sedation in High-Risk Patients: A Case SeriesOpen Access

    Rachel Kozinn, Lorraine Foley and Jessica Feinleib*
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17140/RPAOJ-3-119
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  • 2018, November

    brief research report

    Post intubation Pharyngolaryngeal Pain in Otorhinolaryngology Surgery: Efficiency of Intra cuff and Extra cuff LidocaineOpen Access

    Hafiane Reda*, Lazraq Mohamed, Bensaid Abdelhak, Miloudi Youssef and El Harrar Najib
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17140/RPAOJ-3-120
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    Fayaz Mohammed Khazi, MD

    Consultant Cardiothoracic Anesthetist Dubai Hospital Dubai Health Authority Al-Barah, Dubai, UAE  

    Uma Hariharan, MBBS, DNB, PGDHM

    Assistant Professor Fellowship Onco-Anesthesia and Advanced Regional Anesthesia. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Central Health Services, Teaching Cadre New Delhi (Central Health Services), Govt. of India

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