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Anesthesiology
Emad Zarief Kamel, Nagwa M. Ibrahem, Hazem Abu Zeid Yousef, Mohammed Gaber Farghly, Shady Safwat Hassan, Khaled Tolba Younes, Yasser Ashraf Gamal, Mina Maher Raouf, Omar Makram Soliman
Summary: This study investigated the effect of atorvastatin on patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The results showed that compared to the control group, patients treated with atorvastatin had better outcomes, including lower Cho/Cr ratio, higher NAA/Cho ratio, higher GCS score, and shorter ICU stay.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
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Anesthesiology
Dina Hatem Ahmed, Mo'men Mostafa Youssef Makkey, Medhat Sayed Radwan, Ahmed Ismaiel Abdel Sabour
Summary: This article presents a case report of Russell-Silver syndrome (RSS) with cleft palate and emphasizes the importance of avoiding complications such as difficult airway and pharyngeal edema during anesthesia. The use of a pediatric fibro-optic device is recommended.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
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Anesthesiology
Amin M. M. Alansary, Mohamed Mourad Ali, Minatallah Ali Elshafie
Summary: Spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery often leads to hypotension, bradycardia, and reduced cardiac output. This study suggests that using atropine can effectively prevent post-spinal bradycardia and minimize the reduction in cardiac output.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
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Anesthesiology
Rehab Abd El-Raof Abd El-Aziz, Mohamed Frouk Asal, Ayman M. Maaly
Summary: This research investigated the effect of adding magnesium sulfate to bupivacaine in serratus anterior block for modified radical mastectomy. The results showed that the addition of magnesium sulfate led to a significant decrease in pain intensity after 4-24 hours postoperatively, prolonged the time to first rescue analgesia, decreased the total dose of rescue analgesic, and had minimal side effects without significant haemodynamic instability.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
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Anesthesiology
Mona Raaft Elghamry, Atteia Gad Anwar, Amr Arafa Elbadry, Aliaa Shaaban
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy and feasibility of laryngeal mask airway gastro (LG) compared to endotracheal tube (ETT) in pediatric trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE). The results showed that LG had a high success rate of insertion, ease of use, and shorter extubation and recovery time compared to ETT.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Amani H. Abdel-Wahab, Radwan A. Torky
Summary: This study investigated the ventilatory performance of Baska masks in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anaesthesia and pneumoperitoneum. The results showed that patients ventilated with pressure-controlled ventilation mode had lower peak inflation pressure and PaCO2 levels but higher dynamic compliance and leak fraction. Both ventilation modes provided effective Baska mask ventilation and maintained oropharyngeal leak pressure throughout the procedure.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
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Anesthesiology
Eman AlHussain. A. Gawad, Mevidette El Madani, Hanan Mostafa, Radwa Marwan Abdel Halim
Summary: Most epidemiological studies have underestimated the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke after transient ischemic attack due to the lack of a standard definition for recurrent stroke. This study aimed to investigate the association of CYP2C9*3 (Rs1057910) polymorphism and other risk factors with aspirin intolerance in patients with recurrent ischemic stroke. The results showed that smoking and the heterozygous A/C of Rs1057910 had a higher prevalence but statistically insignificant risk for stroke recurrence compared to other risk factors. There was a borderline statistically significant correlation between stroke prognosis and TNF-alpha as an inflammatory mediator. Further research on a larger sample size population is recommended.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Yasser Mohamed Osman, Rehab Abd El-Raof Abd El-Aziz
Summary: This study compares the application of C-MAC video-stylet and D-blade video-laryngoscope in tracheal intubation for patients with suspected difficult airway. The results show that the intubation time is significantly shorter with C-MAC video-stylet compared to D-blade video-laryngoscope, and the increase in heart rate and mean arterial blood pressure after intubation is more significant with D-blade video-laryngoscope. Different devices should be chosen based on the patient's condition.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
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Anesthesiology
Moustafa Atef Moustafa Hamouda, Nahed E. E. Salama, Samia A. A. Hassan, Eman M. M. Aboseif, Rehab A. A. Abdelrazik
Summary: This study compared the efficacy of regional nasal block to dexmedetomidine for surgical field optimization. Patients were divided into two groups, with the SPGB group showing better surgical conditions and improved extubation characteristics and postoperative analgesia. The results suggest that SPGB can be safely and efficiently used in combination with general anesthesia for patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Mohammed F. Abosamak, Ivan Szergyuk, Maria Helena Santos de Oliveira, Sara Mathkar Almutairi, Jawza Salem Alharbi, Stefanie W. Benoit, Giuseppe Lippi, Marianna Tovt-Korshynska, Brandon Michael Henry
Summary: According to research, electrolyte abnormalities are common in COVID-19 patients and are associated with adverse outcomes. This study investigated electrolyte imbalances in COVID-19 patients and found that admission levels of electrolytes and changes over the course of ICU stay are associated with mortality.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Hanan M. Mostafa, Rana Walaa Ibrahim, Ahmed Hasanin, Nadia Yousef Helmy, Amr Abdel Nasser Mahrous
Summary: This study compared the prophylactic effects of three doses of lidocaine on the pressor response of endotracheal intubation (ETI). The results showed that a dose of 2 mg/Kg was more effective in attenuating the pressor response.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
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Anesthesiology
Mohamed F. Mostafa, Hany Ahmad Ibrahim Elmorabaa, Mohammed Mahmoud Mostafa, Ramy Mostafa Abd El Gawad, Mohamed Ismail Seddik, Ragaa Herdan, Mostafa Hassanien Bakr, Emad Zarief Kamel
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of preoperative glutamine administration on cardiac and renal outcomes in patients undergoing mitral valve replacement surgery. The results showed that intravenous glutamine significantly decreased postoperative proBNP levels and reduced hospital/ICU stays, with no significant effects on kidney function.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Samar Rafik Amin, Fatma Ahmed
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness and safety of PENG and FICB for managing acute pain related to hip surgeries. The results showed that PENG significantly reduced pain scores, improved patient satisfaction, and decreased the use of narcotic drugs compared to FICB. However, there was no significant difference in pain scores between the two methods during rest and exercise at different time periods postoperatively.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Dina Mahmoud Mohamed, Hagar Hassanein, Fahima M. ElSharkawy, Sahar M. ElShal, Ayman Hussam
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the training process of anesthesia residents in Cairo University Hospital. The results showed that the pandemic disrupted the training program and led to over-training in critical care subspecialty for anesthesia residents.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Sara Mahmoud Afifi Ahmed, Said Mohamed El-Medany Aly, Hesham Ahmed Fouad Shaaban, Kareem Mahmoud Fathi Ateba
Summary: This study compared the effects of desflurane and sevoflurane on intra-operative haemodynamics and recovery profiles in obese individuals undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. The results showed that both desflurane and sevoflurane had similar haemodynamic parameters, but desflurane anaesthesia resulted in quicker recovery and shorter post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) stay.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
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Anesthesiology
Zeinab Hamed Sawan, Sanaa Ahmed El-Tohamy, Khadeja M. Elhossieny, Osama Hussein Abdel-Halim Basha, Amr Shaaban Hafez
Summary: This study aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy, functional outcome, degree of satisfaction, and improvement of fascial thickness and echogenicity between platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and corticosteroid injections in refractory cases of plantar fasciitis. The use of PRP injections was found to be safer with better analgesia and functional outcome compared to steroid therapy for treating chronic plantar fasciitis.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Amr Hilal Abdou, Waleed Abdalla, Mona Ahmed Ammar
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the antioxidant effect of mannitol during reperfusion hemodynamic events in living donor liver transplantation. The results showed that the mannitol group had significantly higher mean arterial pressure and lower systemic vascular resistance and norepinephrine levels compared to the control group. There was no significant difference in cardiac output, central venous pressure, and urine output between the two groups. Therefore, mannitol can attenuate the postreperfusion syndrome during LDLT.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Sameh Salem Hafny Taha, Beshoy Eshak Aziz Hanna, Gamal Eldin Mohammad Ahmed Elewa, Hadil Magdy Abd Elhamid Mohamed, Dalia Fahmy Emam Ali, Mohamed MoienMohamed Elsaid
Summary: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of single-injection US-guided ESPB and SAPB for postoperative analgesia following VATS, with the time until the first analgesic requirement as the main evaluation criterion. The secondary endpoints included adverse effects and total analgesic requirement within the first 24 hours post-operation. The results showed that the SAPB group had a significantly faster time until the first analgesic requirement, but a higher postoperative pethidine requirement compared to the ESPB group. Therefore, US-directed ESPB provides better pain management after VATS.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
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Anesthesiology
Ebraheem Albazee, Rawan Jamal Alhubail, Mahmoud Abdelaziz Alsakka, Khaled Ahmad Al Sadder, Sabri Moussa Hammoud, Abdulrazzaq Alshakhri
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of local anesthetic agents among patients undergoing thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB). A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials were performed. The results showed no significant difference in pain severity between the local anesthetic and control groups, suggesting that local anesthesia does not provide any benefit in FNAB procedures.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
A. G. Yacout, H. S. ELHoshy
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of two anesthesia methods in preventing perioperative myocardial infarction in patients with cardiac risk undergoing total knee arthroplasty. The results showed that using spinal anesthesia with continuous ultrasound guided femoral nerve block can reduce the prevalence of perioperative myocardial infarction in patients with cardiac risk undergoing total knee arthroplasty.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA
(2023)
