31-year-old man with Emery–Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) presenting for bilateral Achilles lengthening and equinoplanovalgus deformity correction. We performed bilateral popliteal sciatic and femoral nerve blockade, using ultrasound guidance and nerve stimulator confirmation, mainly to avoid some potential pitfalls of general anesthesia and airway instrumentation. However, the patient appe...

background lumbar plexus block (lpb) is one of the anesthetic options in the elderly patients undergoing hip surgeries. lpb could be safe because it targets somatic nerve in psoas region. effectiveness of lpb is attributed to the sufficient analgesia provided intraoperatively as well as postoperatively. adequate muscle relaxation and immobility during surgery refers to its acceptability. object...

results totally, 20 patients completed the study. the cms and pain scores significantly improved after the block. conclusions the use of the modified lateral ssnb of feigl significantly reduces pain and increases shoulder function, in chronic shoulder pain. patients and methods patients were evaluated using the constant-murley score (cms) and number rating scale values for pain. the ssn was blo...

Introduction. General anesthesia is frequently employed in neck surgery procedures. However, patients at high risk for general anesthesia, regional options, such as the superficial cervical plexus block, warrant careful consideration. Patients with mediastinal lymph node enlargement face an elevated of airway obstruction and hemodynamic instability during induction. In selected surgeries, inclu...

Systemic sclerosis or scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by excessive fibrosis and, vasculopathy, with multiorgan involvement. Anesthetic considerations in patients with systemic sclerosis must take into account the degree of organ dysfunction as well as airway management. Regional anesthesia is a preferable alternative to general anesthesia despite the reports of prolonged...

Cataract surgery is the commonest ophthalmic surgical procedure and a local anaesthetic technique is usually preferred but the provision of anaesthesia in terms of skills and resources varies worldwide. Intraconal and extraconal blocks using needles are commonly used. The techniques are generally safe but although rare, serious sight- and life-threatening complications have occurred following t...