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The Benefits of Regional Anaesthesia Compared to General Anaesthesia

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When it comes to undergoing a surgical procedure, one of the most important decisions to make is the choice between regional anaesthesia and general anaesthesia. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, but in this article, we will focus on the benefits of regional anaesthesia over general anaesthesia. What is Regional Anaesthesia? Regional anaesthesia involves

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Reservoir Bag

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The reservoir bag is also called as the Breathing bag. The bag is attached to anesthesia breathing circuits to ventilate the patient. The bag acts as a reservoir for anesthetic gases as well as for oxygen, which when pressed results in the delivery of the gases or oxygen to the patient. An anesthetized and paralyzed

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Desflurane toxicity

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Some of the toxicity issues related to desflurane toxicity is that, renal toxicity is not reported even after prolonged exposures and markers of renal function (albuminuria, glucosuria, urinary p-glutathione transferase, serum creatinine and BUN) were not altered after 7 days of exposure to 8 hours MAC of 1.25% desflurane. Desflurane Toxicity might occur at certain

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Choosing the Right Anesthesia for Hip Surgery: General vs. Regional

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When it comes to undergoing hip surgery, one of the critical decisions to make is the choice of anesthesia. Anesthesia plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe and comfortable surgical experience. Two common options for hip surgery are general anesthesia and regional anesthesia. In this article, we will explore the differences between these two

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Desflurane

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Desflurane is an inhalational agent used in anesthesia that is similar to isoflurane except the chlorine atom of isoflurane is replaced by fluorine atom which produces significant changes in physical properties. Physical Properties of Desflurane : It is colorless liquid. Pungent odor, so induction is not pleasant. Vapor pressure of Desflurane is very high (681

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Anesthesia in Neurological Disease

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Patients with primary neurodegenerative undergoing Anesthesia in Neurological Disease  (Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s chorea, Alzheimer’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ) or demyelinating diseases (Guillain-Barre’ syndrome, multiple sclerosis, myeloneuropathies) suffer from progressive and sometimes incurable neurologic impairment, neuromuscular involvement, dysautonomia and pulmonary insufficiency. Elective surgery should be scheduled to coincide with periods of remission along with right application

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