International Journal of Anesthesia and Clinical Medicine

Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2020

  • Accuracy of Modified Mallampati Test over Other Parameters for Preoperative Prediction of Difficult Endotracheal Intubation

    Venkateshamurthy Banavara Champa, Venkappa Yashoda, Nagarajarao Karnalli Gurudutta

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2020
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: Aug. 19, 2019
    Accepted: Nov. 12, 2019
    Published: Feb. 19, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijacm.20200801.11
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue Anesthesia for Laparoscopic Surgery
    Abstract: Difficult airway remains a potential problem for practicing anaesthesiologists. Modified mallampati test alone has low sensitivity and specificity. Preoperative assessment of the airway using a combination of simple tests will increase the sensitivity and specificity of prediction of difficult airway than using a single parameter alone. This study ... Show More
  • Comparison Between Ultrasound- and Bronchoscopy-guided Percutaneous Dilational Tracheostomy in Critically Ill Patients

    Hongding Lin, Xiaoyan Lin, Renhui Chen, Weiting Chen

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2020
    Pages: 6-10
    Received: Feb. 09, 2020
    Accepted: Feb. 20, 2020
    Published: Mar. 02, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijacm.20200801.12
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    Abstract: To compare the clinical efficacy, safety, and prognosis between fiberoptic bronchoscopy-assisted percutaneous dilatation tracheostomy and real-time ultrasound-guided percutaneous dilatation tracheostomy, and evaluate their clinical application value for further clinical use. From January, 1, 2018, to November 1, 2019, 64 newly admitted patients in ... Show More
  • About a Case, Macrophagic Activation Syndrome Post Vaccination

    Zakaria Abjaw, Reda El Hadrami, Houssam Eddine Sahraoui, Hamza El Hamzaoui, Taoufik Abouelhassan, Ghita Beddou, Hicham Yahyaoui, Imane Benjelloun, Mustapha Ait Ameur, Mohamed Chakour

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2020
    Pages: 11-13
    Received: Jan. 26, 2020
    Accepted: Feb. 14, 2020
    Published: Mar. 17, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijacm.20200801.13
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    Abstract: Introduction: Macrophage activation syndrome (SAM) results from inappropriate activation of macrophages in the bone marrow and lymphoid organs, responsible for hemaphagocytosis. It is a clinicopathological entity characterized by an excessive and uncontrolled inflammatory response that can be life-threatening. We report the case of macrophage activ... Show More
  • Treatment of Postoperative Sore Throat with Ultrasound-guided Internal Branch of Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block: A Report of Three Cases

    Meirong Wang, Zhipeng Li, Huibi Ouyang, Chuiliang Liu

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2020
    Pages: 14-17
    Received: Feb. 13, 2020
    Accepted: Feb. 25, 2020
    Published: Mar. 17, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijacm.20200801.14
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    Abstract: Background Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a common problem following extubation after general anesthesia (GA). Severe POST leads to dissatisfaction and discomfort for a longer period, are resistant to current medical treatment. Method POST was measured after extubation 30 min, 2 h, 4 h, 6 h and 24 h. We present three cases of severe hoarseness... Show More
  • Optimizing Institutional Care of Implantable Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems

    Angela Kerins, Randall Knoebel, David Dickerson, Magdalena Anitescu

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2020
    Pages: 18-25
    Received: Feb. 21, 2020
    Accepted: Mar. 13, 2020
    Published: Mar. 31, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijacm.20200801.15
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    Abstract: Intrathecal drug delivery systems (IDDS) have been a valuable therapeutic modality in the treatment of intractable chronic pain, typically reserved for cases where conservative pain management has failed. Given the high risk of this treatment and infrequent encounters with IDDS, it is essential to develop an institutional process to ensure the safe... Show More
  • Acute Myelitis After Correction of Hypospadias with Caudal Anesthesia

    Jeniffer Almeida Correa do Nascimento, Matheus de Castro Abi-Ramia Chimelli, Jose Eduardo Smilgevicius Silva, Marcelo Grisolia Gonçalo, Pedro Paulo Vanzillota

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2020
    Pages: 26-29
    Received: Feb. 14, 2020
    Accepted: Mar. 04, 2020
    Published: Apr. 23, 2020
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijacm.20200801.16
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    Abstract: Combined epidural anesthesia with general anesthesia is the preferred anesthetic technique for lower limb surgery as well as lower abdominal, genitourinary and perineal surgery in children. This case report below depicts a rare complication: acute myelitis. It occurred following surgical correction of hypospadias (first stage) under combined caudal... Show More