SMJ articles in the category "spinal anesthesia"

Review Article

Iatrogenic Meningitis in an Obstetric Patient After Combined Spinal-Epidural Analgesia: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract:Iatrogenic meningitis is a rare but potentially fatal condition. We report a case of meningitis after combined spinal-epidural anesthesia and review previous reports of meningitis subsequent to spinal, combined spinal-epidural and epidural analgesia or anesthesia. Streptococci remain the most commonly identified agent, although cultures are frequently negative. Droplet contamination or…

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Original Article

Sterile Water as an Irrigating Fluid for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: Anesthetical View of the Records of 1600 Cases

Objectives: Absorption of the fluid used for bladder irrigation during transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) may disturb the circulatory system and lead to clinical symptoms known as the transurethral resection syndrome. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the changes in electrolytes in patients who had undergone TURP. Methods:…

Posted in: spinal anesthesia 3

Original Article

Comparison of Ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric Nerve Block Versus Spinal Anesthesia for Inguinal Herniorrhaphy

Objective:This study was carried out to determine the optimal anesthetic technique for use in elective herniorrhaphy. Methods:We retrospectively analyzed 126 inguinal hernia repairs. The patients were allocated to one of two groups: an ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerve block group (IHNB group, n = 63) and spinal anesthesia group (SA group, n =…

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