Emergency surgery presents a unique challenge as patients may not be fasted. Assessing gastric content, whether full or empty, becomes pivotal, influencing anesthesia choices and perioperative strategy to mitigate aspiration risks during intubation. ...
Case presentation A 65-year-old male patient with severe osteoarthritis of the right knee was scheduled for elective total knee arthroplasty. The patient had a history of chronic knee pain and limited mobility and was keen on exploring options for ef...
A 33-year-old woman has been experiencing pain in her right medial elbow for the past year, which began after a minor injury. Despite undergoing conservative treatment, including physical therapy and NSAIDs, her condition did not improve. She continu...
The PEC II block anesthetizes the lateral and medial pectoral nerves, the anterior lateral cutaneous branches of the intercostal nerves, and the intercostobrachialis, providing analgesia for extensive breast surgery, thoracic wall procedures, and sen...
A 59-year-old man, who has a history of celiac disease, presented with chronic left-hand pain after a wrist fracture from a traffic accident one year ago. The initial treatment for the fracture involved closed reduction, followed by surgical fixation...
The PEC I block, targeting the medial and lateral pectoral nerves that supply the pectoralis muscles, is used to provide analgesia for surgeries involving the breast, clavicle, and acromioclavicular joint. It is particularly indicated for procedures ...
A 65-year-old orthopedic surgeon presents with pain along the ulnar aspect of the right forearm and hand, lasting for one year. The patient does not report any weakness in these areas and has no comorbidities. He previously underwent an ulnar nerve h...
Case presentation A 70-year-old patient with a history of renal insufficiency presented at our facility with a bimalleolar fracture. The patient was scheduled for the removal of an external fixator, followed by open reduction and internal fixation (O...
Paracentesis, a procedure to puncture and access free intraperitoneal fluid or ascites, is used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Causes of ascites include liver disease, heart disease, malignancy, kidney disease, chronic inflammation, or...
A cervical plexus block is indicated for carotid endarterectomy, superficial neck procedures, and clavicle fracture analgesia. This block targets the cervical plexus, which is formed by the anterior rami of the C1-C4 cervical spinal nerves. The techn...
