PURPOSE To investigate intraocular pressure (IOP) changes in the involved eye during orbito-zygomatic complex fracture reduction, compared with the IOP of the eye on the uninjured side. PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty patients who presented with displaced, isolated unilateral orbito-zygomatic complex fractures were enrolled. IOPs were measured using a Tono-Pen XL (Medtronic Solan, Jacksonville, F...

OBJECTIVE To compare Rapid Rhino and Merocel packs for nasal packing after septoplasty, in terms of patient tolerance (both with the pack in place and during removal) and post-operative complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty patients (aged 18-40 years) scheduled for septoplasty were included. Following surgery, one nasal cavity was packed with Rapid Rhino and the other one with Merocel. ...

Rhino-orbital-cerebral Mucor mycosis is a rare, opportunistic, fatal fungal infection most commonly seen in diabetic and immunocompromised individuals, but an outbreak of cases was post COVID-19 patients during the second wave India. Our aim to elaborate anaesthetic management scheduled for FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) debridement involved areas. Here, we have discussed challenges...

Black rhino numbers have decreased greatly since the early 1970s, primarily as a result of poaching. A recent strategy to protect rhinos in Kenya has been to establish fenced sanctuaries. This has increased the rhino population and that of other species, but problems have emerged because of limited dispersal and rising animal densities. Unfortunately, how rhino utilize habitat, especially areas...

Orbito-ocular injuries with retained intra-orbital foreign bodies affecting both orbits are uncommon in civilian practice. This case report aims to highlight an unusual presentation of bilateral orbito-ocularinjury with retained intra-orbital foreignbodies following accidental explosion of a locally fabricated dane gun. A 30-year-old male presented with a five day history of bilateral orbito-oc...

BACKGROUND Balloon dilatational tracheostomy using the Ciaglia Blue Dolphin device has recently been introduced as a modification of the Ciaglia technique. The aim of this study was to compare the new Dolphin system with the single-step dilatational tracheostomy (Ciaglia Blue Rhino) in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. METHODS Consecutive patients admitted to the ICU of the Emergency Depart...

Zygomycoses caused by fungi of the mucorales order (mucormycoses) are emerging fungal diseases with a high fatality rate. The most important risk factors include neutropenia or functional neutropenia, diabetic ketoacidosis, iron overload, major trauma, prolonged use of corticosteroids, illicit intravenous drug (ID) use, neonatal prematurity, malnourishment, and maybe a previous exposure to anti...

Aim: During the second wave of COVID 19 pandemic, a life threatening fungal infection, mucormycosis have been detected in patients post disease. Commonly known as ‘black fungus’ can causes tissue necrosis, inflammation and necrosis head neck regions, paranasal sinuses, facial bones, orbits it also cause intracranial spread. In current study we describe series cases associated (CAM), clinical pr...