Surgeries performed with traditionally available robotic systems have many well-documented anesthetic implications. In this observational report, new and unique anesthetic considerations encountered with the introduction of the da Vinci Xi robot related to positioning operating room equipment, patient access and chance for unintended patient contact are described.

Abstract Background Awareness under general anesthesia is an unpleasant phenomenon that usually goes unnoticed and neglected. Numerous incidences of intraoperative awareness are not reported. Reasons for might be the inadequate depth anesthesia, less effective drugs, lack proper monitoring equipment, untrained medical staff. The purpose this study to evaluate during titrate amount anesthetic ag...

A 59-year-old male patient suffering from AS (for 25 years) with a fixed flexion deformity of cervical spine and severely decreased thoracolombar spine mobility (Fig. 1), scheduled for ventral hernia repair with anticipated difficult intubation and neuroaxial blockade. Preoperative anesthetic assessment revealed Mallampati Class IV orophariengeal view, very limited neck movement and thyromental...

Basic Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnetic Field Problems Implanted Objects Propelled Objects Noise Radio Frequency Heating Occupational Exposure Monitor Interference Monitors and Equipment Electrocardiography Pulse Oximetry and Peripheral Perfusion Blood Pressure Anesthesia Machines Respiratory Gas Analysis Intravenous Infusion Pumps Specialized Equipment Patient Problems Patient ...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The bispectral index (BIS) is a multifactorial parameter derived from the electroencephalogram (EEG), which allows monitoring of the hypnotic component of anesthesia. It was obtained from the algorithm based on the analysis of a large number of EEGs from volunteers and patients undergoing sedation and general anesthesia with different anesthetic agents. The use of BIS ...