Samaneh Kouzegaran
Department of Pediatrics, Valiasr Hospial, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
[ 1 ] - Accidental discovery of a hydatid cyst with primary presentation in an unusual location: a case report
A hydatid cyst is a zoonotic infection caused by the larval forms of mostly the Echinococcus granulosus. In humans, the most common site of cyst development is the liver (60%), followed by the lungs (20%), and much less commonly in other organs such as kidney, spleen, brain, and other soft tissues. The localization of cysts in muscles and subcutaneous is very rare. We report a case of 38-year-o...
[ 2 ] - COMPARISON BETWEEN THE EFFICACY OF TRAPEZIUS SQUEEZING TEST AND JAW THRUST MANEUVER FOR PREDICTION OF SUCCESSFUL INSERTION OF LARYNGEAL MASK AIRWAY
Background & Aims: The aim of this study was to compare trapezius squeezing and jaw thrust to evaluate suitable conditions for laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion. Materials & Methods: In this clinical trial study, 138 patients with ASA physical status 1 or 2 who were candidates for elective surgery of shin fracture were randomly assigned into one of the groups of trapezius squeeze and raisi...