International Journal of Anesthesia and Clinical Medicine

Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2019

  • Epidural Plasma Rich in Growth Factors for Degenerative Disc Disease: A Valuable Alternative to Conventional “Palliative Medicine”

    Correa Jose, Cortés Henry, Abella Patricia, García Edwin

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: Aug. 19, 2018
    Accepted: Oct. 23, 2018
    Published: Feb. 28, 2019
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    Abstract: It is only through the understanding of lumbar spine pathophysiology and its clinical correlates that specific rational treatment for patients becomes possible. Intervertebral disc disease (IDD) is a progressive, chronic, degenerative disease. Over time, the degeneration worsens and ultimately becomes irreversible. The pathogenesis of IDD involves ... Show More
  • Role of the Qst-Testing for the Determination of the Nervus Intermedius Neuralgia Phenotype – Case Report

    Bruno Vítor Martins Santiago, Carlos Darcy Alves Bersot, Fernando Cardoso de Lemos Souza, Odilea Rangel Gonçalves, Nivaldo Ribeiro Villela

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 7-12
    Received: Nov. 24, 2018
    Accepted: Dec. 26, 2018
    Published: Feb. 28, 2019
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    Abstract: Background and Objectives: Nervus Intermedius neuralgia is a rare and difficult to suspect entity. This study aims to present the case of intermedius neuralgia, discusses the implications of the phenotype in the patient approach, as well as the role of quantitative susceptibility testing (QST), as an important tool in the diagnosis and therapeutic ... Show More
  • The Effect on Outcome of Adding Magnesium Sulphate to Bupivacaine in the Ultrasound-guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block Anesthesia

    Ashraf Mohamed Ghali, Khalid Mohamad Awid Molokhia, Sameh Abdelkhalik Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 13-19
    Received: Dec. 28, 2018
    Accepted: Feb. 19, 2019
    Published: Mar. 05, 2019
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    Abstract: This study evaluated the motor and sensory block durations and the postoperative analgesic effects of adding Magnesium Sulphate to Bupivacaine HCL for Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block. Sixty ASA I-II patients subjected to elective forearm or hand surgery were randomly divided equally into 1 of 2 groups depending upon the loca... Show More
  • Perceived Threats Towards Cervical Cancer Among Women ≥ 15 Years in Arsi Zone, Southeastern Ethiopia: A Community Based Cross-sectional Study

    Gemechu Chemeda Feyisa, Feyisa Tolessa

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 20-26
    Received: Jan. 15, 2019
    Accepted: Mar. 12, 2019
    Published: Apr. 26, 2019
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    Abstract: All cancer mortality accounted 18.4 per 100,000 in Ethiopia. Cancer of the cervix is the second common cause of cancer with incidence of 16.4 per 100,000 in the country. The aim of this study was to assess women’s perception of susceptibility and severity of cervical cancer and their associate factors in Arsi zone, southeastern Ethiopia. A communit... Show More
  • Anesthetic Management and Role of Dexmedetomidine During Intraoperative Wake Up Test in Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis Correction Surgery: A Case Report

    Pipat Saeyup, Chanon Thanaboriboon

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 27-30
    Received: Apr. 18, 2019
    Accepted: Jun. 11, 2019
    Published: Jun. 29, 2019
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    Abstract: Although neurophysiologic monitoring has been continuously developing, a wake-up test is still regarded as gold standard to detect intraoperative motor dysfunction for scoliosis correction surgery. When the wake-up test is being performed, a calm and co-operative patient is truly required. Anesthesia for the wake-up test is one of the greatest chal... Show More