Percutaneous retrieval of malpositioned, kinked and unraveled guide wire under fluoroscopic guidance during central venous cannulation.

The placement of central venous catheter using Seldinger's technique, remains a commonly performed procedure with its own risks and benefits. Various complications have been reported with the use of guide wire as well as catheter. We report a unique problem during subclavian vein cannulation due to guidewire malposition which led to its kinking and difficult retrieval requiring removal in fluoroscopy suit. The probable mechanism of guide wire entrapment and possible bedside management of similar problems is described.

Anaesthetic Management of Distal Penile Hypospadias in a G6PD-Deficient Adolescent: Subarachnoid Block as a Safe Alternative.

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is the most common X-linked recessive red blood cell disease in humans. The highest prevalence of G6PD deficiency is reported to be in Africa, Southern Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the islands of the Central and South Pacific. G6PD deficiency causes acute hemolysis upon exposure to oxidative stress. Various stress factors that can cause hemolysis include infections, fever, sepsis, various foods such as fava beans, and various medications. In this report, we describe the case of a 13-year-old child who was diagnosed with G6PD deficiency in childhood but did not experience typical complications, such as hemolysis or jaundice. This child underwent Mathieu's flip-flap surgery for the treatment of distal penile hypospadias under spinal anesthesia and underwent the procedure uneventfully, with no hemolytic complications, malignant hyperthermia, or methemoglobinemia. Therefore, the main goals of our anesthesia management are to avoid various agents that cause hemolysis, use agents with antioxidant properties, reduce the stress of surgery through appropriate pain management, and monitor for signs of hemolysis. Therefore, in our case, subarachnoid blockade was found to be a safe and effective anesthetic technique compared with general anesthesia in the treatment of children with G6PD deficiency. Dexmedetomidine has antioxidant properties, maintains upper respiratory tract patency, and has sedative effect. Therefore, in our case, it was administered intravenously for perioperative management.

An Innovative Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Identification and Management of a Rare and Uncommon Perioperative Complication: Periorbital Emphysema Following Sinus Surgery in a Pediatric Patient.

Periorbital emphysema is a rare complication following functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) with potential sight-threatening consequences. We present a case of an eight-year-old male who developed periorbital emphysema after FESS for allergic fungal sinusitis. Prompt diagnosis was made using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), facilitating timely intervention and conservative management. This case underscores the importance of perioperative imaging to identify lamina papyracea abnormalities, smooth extubation to prevent complications, and the innovative use of POCUS in diagnosing perioperative orbital emphysema and managing it conservatively while examining the eye at regular intervals. These findings highlight the significance of vigilance during FESS procedures and the utility of POCUS in diagnosing and managing rare perioperative complications.

Case series on successful anesthetic management of COVID-19-positive obstetric patients undergoing emergency cesarean section.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak was first reported in Wuhan, and its manifestations in pregnancy can be variable ranging from mild illness to severe acute respiratory syndrome. Management of such patients depends on severity of illness and gestational age. Case 1: A 67-year-old elderly primigravida with multiple comorbidities (type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism, and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy) and mild COVID-19 infection presented for emergency cesarean. Cesarean was conducted under spinal anesthesia after taking due personal protective equipment (PPE) precautions. Both mother and baby were discharged successfully. Case 2: A 24-year-old lady with severe COVID-19 illness who presented for emergency cesarean section was taken up under regional anesthesia with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) support. Intraoperative course went uneventful, and the patient was discharged after 12 days of intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Choice of anesthesia for a cesarean section is preferably regional anesthesia, whether the patient is COVID-19 positive or negative. Symptom management and optimisation is necessary in preoperative period the patient for surgery. Involvement of a multidisciplinary team approach with ICU care is helpful in successful management of the patient.

Topical airway anesthesia for awake fiberoptic intubation: Comparison between airway nerve blocks and nebulized lignocaine by ultrasonic nebulizer.

OVERVIEW: Awake fiberoptic bronchoscope (FOB) guided intubation is the gold standard of airway management in patients with cervical spine injury. It is essential to sufficiently anesthetize the upper airway before the performance of awake FOB guided intubation in order to ensure patient comfort and cooperation. This randomized controlled study was performed to compare two methods of airway anesthesia, namely ultrasonic nebulization of local anesthetic and performance of airway blocks. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 50 adult patients with cervical spine injury were randomly allocated into two groups. Group L received airway anesthesia through ultrasonic nebulization of 10 ml of 4% lignocaine and Group NB received airway blocks (bilateral superior laryngeal and transtracheal recurrent laryngeal) each with 2 ml of 2% lignocaine and viscous lignocaine gargles. FOB guided orotracheal intubation was then performed. Hemodynamic variables at baseline and during the procedure, patient recall, vocal cord visibility, ease of intubation, coughing/gagging episodes, and signs of lignocaine toxicity were noted. RESULTS: The observations did not reveal any significant differences in demographics or hemodynamic parameters at any time during the study. However, the time taken for intubation was significantly lower in Group NB as compared with the Group L. Group L had an increased number of coughing/gagging episodes as compared with Group NB. Vocal cord visibility and ease of intubation were better in patients who received airway blocks and hence the amount of supplemental lignocaine used was less in this group. Overall patient comfort was better in Group NB with fewer incidences of unpleasant recalls as compared with Group L. CONCLUSION: Upper airway blocks provide better quality of anesthesia than lignocaine nebulization as assessed by patient recall of procedure, coughing/gagging episodes, ease of intubation, vocal cord visibility, and time taken to intubate.

A Comparative Study of Induction, Maintenance and Recovery Characteristics of Sevoflurane and Halothane Anaesthesia in Pediatric Patients (6 months to 6 years).

UNLABELLED: PATIENTS #ENTITYSTARTX00026; METHODS: In a randomized , double blind clinical study, we studied 30 children, aged 6 months to 6 years, to compare halothane and sevoflurane anaesthesia in patients undergoing short surgical procedures under general anaesthesia. All the patients were premedicated with atropine 0.02mg kg(-1)and midazolam 0.1mg kg(-1)body weight intravenously and received inhalation induction using nitrous oxide in oxygen supplemented with either halothane (maximum inspired concentration of 5%) or sevoflurane (maximum inspired concentration of 8%). Induction was by inhalation of increasing concentrations of sevoflurane (1%) or halothane (0.5%) in the vaporizing setting after every three breaths of the patient. RESULTS: Time to loss of eyelash reflex and tracheal intubation was more rapid using sevoflurane. Cardiac arrhythmias were significantly more frequent during halothane than sevoflurane anaesthesia. Psychomotor recovery was more rapid after sevoflurane anaesthesia. Children who received sevoflurane had comparatively less nausea and vomiting and the incidence of clinically important side effects was significantly less with sevoflurane anaesthesia. CONCLUSION: We conclude that induction with sevoflurane in nitrous oxide and oxygen leads to fast loss of consciousness and provides ideal conditions for managing the airway without supplemental opioids or muscle relaxants with haemodynamic stability and is therefore a reasonable alternative to halothane for paediatric patients.