Content with keyword "ultrasound"
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Strictly ClinicalDoes Ultrasonographic Measurement of Gastric Content Influence Airway Management Decisions?
The presence of gastric content before induction of general anesthesia is the primary modifiable risk factor in the prevention of pulmonary... Read more
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Strictly ClinicalComparison of Selected Outcomes Associated with Two Postoperative Analgesic Approaches in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty
Femoral nerve blocks (FNBs) and periarticular injections (PAIs) are often used for analgesia following bone and joint surgery. The purpose of this... Read more
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Strictly ClinicalTo Block or Not to Block: Role of Ultrasonography in Guiding an Anesthetic Plan for a Patient With Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
A 31-year-old man scheduled for a fifth metatarsal head resection secondary to osteomyelitis presented to the preoperative holding area for placement... Read more
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Strictly ClinicalDelayed Onset and Prolonged Horner Syndrome in Two Children After Single-Shot Ultrasound-Guided Infraclavicular and Subclavian Perivascular Brachial Plexus Blocks for Upper Extremity Surgery: Case Reports
Horner syndrome is a known complication of cervical approaches to brachial plexus blocks due to local anesthetic-induced oculosympathetic paresis. It... Read more
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Strictly ClinicalUltrasound-guided Intravenous Line Placement Course for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: A Necessary Next Step
Ultrasonography (US) proficiency has become a desirable skill for anesthesia providers. It is commonly used in the perioperative arena for... Read more
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Strictly ClinicalCombined Interscalene Brachial Plexus and Superficial Cervical Plexus Nerve Block for Midshaft Clavicle Surgery: A Case Series
Clavicle fractures are common, and there has been a recent increase in surgical fixation of displaced fractures. General anesthesia is traditionally... Read more
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Strictly ClinicalAnesthetic Management of a Laboring Patient With a Closed-Loop Stimulation Pacemaker: A Case Report
A new generation of cardiac implantable devices, known as Closed Loop Stimulation pacemakers, are now utilized to reduce episodes of bradycardia,... Read more
