Various routine and emergency procedures, such as nasal examination, nasotracheal intubation, treatment of nasal and facial trauma, and increasingly prevalent office-based sinonasal interventions require nasal anesthesia. It is also required for treating facial and nasal abscesses. In certain situations, general anesthesia may not be feasible due t

Introduction One-lung ventilation (OLV) is a critical technique in thoracic anesthesia, enabling selective ventilation of one lung while allowing the other to collapse. This approach is essential for various surgical procedures, including pulmonary resections, thoracic vascular surgeries, and esophageal surgeries. Despite its advantages, OLV presen

Introduction A median nerve block is an effective and a reliable method for anesthetizing the palmar regions of the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers, as well as the radial part of the palm. Since many years, landmark-based techniques have been successfully employed for anesthetizing the desired area. However, the advent and widespread use of

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Introduction Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs), including Permanent Pacemakers (PPMs) and Automatic Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (AICDs), play a crucial role in managing cardiac arrhythmias. As the number of implantations increases, the perioperative management of these devices has become essential in ensuring patient safety

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A 37-year-old previously healthy woman presented with acute psychiatric symptoms, including agitation, confusion, and hallucinations, followed by seizures and progressive loss of consciousness. Neurological evaluation and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis confirmed the presence of anti-NMDA receptor antibodies, leading to a diagnosis of anti-NMDA

A 24-year-old male with severe subglottic tracheal stenosis secondary to post-traumatic airway injury underwent elective tracheal balloon dilation under conscious sedation. He had a history of childhood asthma but no current medication use. Preoperative evaluation showed stable vitals and a Mallampati score of II. The anesthetic plan prioritized ai

A recent Lancet Global Health Commission report highlights a severe global disparity in medical oxygen access, affecting five billion people—nearly two-thirds of the world’s population. The study estimates that 82% of patients requiring medical oxygen reside in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with the highest concentration in South and Ea