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Anaesthesia for Laparoscopic Appendicectomy: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction to Laparoscopic Appendicectomy Laparoscopic appendicectomy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure, has gained prominence as an effective treatment for acute appendicitis. This technique involves the use of small incisions and specialized instruments, allowing surgeons to remove the inflamed appendix with reduced trauma to the surrounding tissues. The primary indications for laparoscopic appendicectomy include acute appendicitis,

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Surgery for small bowel obstruction

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Surgery for small bowel obstruction is a very common emergency operation done in many hospitals. Intestinal obstruction is a blockage of your small intestine or colon that can prevent food and liquid through it. Intestinal obstruction can occur due to a number of conditions, including attachments in the abdominal tissue (adhesions), hernias and tumours or fibrous

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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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Normal Cerebral Perfusion Pressure

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Clinical studies using this strategy have claimed that even Normal Cerebral Perfusion Pressure values as low as 50 mm Hg are well tolerated with 8% mortality, and good recovery at 6 months after injury with little or moderate disability in 80% of patients. An increase in MAP may increase brain oedema. Therefore, lower intravascular pressures

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Normal Spirometry Values

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Spirometer is the instrument used to measure following lung volumes. Normal Spirometry Values are very important and a good doctor especially an anesthetist should always remember the approximate values of them. The Normal Spirometry Values are: • Tidal volume is 400 to 500 ml (10 mI/kg). • Inspiratory reserve volume is is 2,400 to 2,600

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Anesthesia for Carotid Endarterectomy

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Anesthesia for Carotid Endarterectomy is of proven benefit to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high-grade stenosis of the internal carotid artery. Since the disease is atherosclerotic in origin, these patients often are prone to a variety of cerebrovascular and myocardial complications during the perioperative phase. Anesthesia for Carotid Endarterectomy demands excellent haemodynamic

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Halothane

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Halothane is a widely used inhalational agent. Physical Properties of Halothane : It is colorless liquid, volatile anesthetic. Pleasant to smell so excellent for induction in children. Stored in amber colored bottles and contains thymol 0.01% as preservative (to prevent decomposition by light). Non inflammable, non explosive. Nonirritant, so induction is very smooth. Boiling point

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Xenon gas anesthesia

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First recognized 50 years ago and used as xenon gas anesthesia in 1957, used for orchidectomy in a 81- year-old. The patient woke up after 2 minutes. Xenon, a by-product of oxygen production during fractional distillation of air. It is said to be a noble gas and is present in air 0.0000087%. Rediscovered in 1990, it

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High Flow oxygen

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High Flow oxygen delivery devices are also called as fixed performance devices because their performance is not affected by changes in patient’s tidal volume and respiratory rate and therefore deliver accurate oxygen concentration. High Flow oxygen devices are more effective in treating hypoxemia then low flow systems. Disadvantages of High Flow oxygen devices are: a. Low patient

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Bronchopulmonary Segments

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The Bronchopulmonary Segments are the functional units of the lungs involved in he gaseous exchange. The lungs have the following Bronchopulmonary Segments on the right side: 1 Right main bronchus 2. Right upper lobe bronchus 3. Right middle lobe bronchus 4. Right lower lobe bronchus 5. Apical segment bronchus 6. Posterior segment bronchus 7. Anterior

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