We report a case of 18-year-old female patient with large patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)-preductal coarctation of descending thoracic aorta. She underwent large PDA closure with a prosthetic graft from ascending aorta to descending thoracic aorta by mid-sternotomy on cardiopulmonary bypass machine under total hypothermic circulatory arrest.
Introduction: This study was conducted for the better understanding between Of efficacy in terms of motor and sensory blockade and prolonged time of analgesia between spinal and combined spinal epidural methods of anaesthesia. Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 80 adult patients of both sex belonging to ASA grade I and II, Results: in our current study we observed that the total time taken by patient for there sensory block, in group 1 patient take about 2.95 min and in group 2.25 min in sensory block in case of motor block group I 12 (30%) patients attained Bromage grade 3 and in group II 10 (25%) patient attained Bromage grade 3. In group I, 28 (70%) patients attained Bromage grade 4, and in group II 30 (75%) patients attained Bromage grade 4.
Introduction: Fluid therapy is very important in managing the recovery of patients from major surgery and trauma. Postoperative fluid management comprises maintenance of fluid, replacement of on-going losses and correction of anemia or hypovolemia. Use of lactated intravenous fluids during long surgeries could cause lactate accumulation and lactic acidosis. We evaluated the comparative effects of administration of lactated versus no lactated solutions on serum lactate levels in patients undergoing free flap surgeries. Material and Methods: This was a prospective study conducted over a period of 3 years. 72 patients undergoing major head and neck surgeries with free flap reconstruction were recruited. No patient was forced to be a part of the study. Patients with hepatic and renal derangement, congestive cardiac failure, diabetics, and those unwilling to participate after explanation of the protocol were not included in the study. Result: Mean age of the patients in years in Groups SF and RL was 54.5±18.1 versus 48.2±16.5 (P=0.168) and weight in kg was 64.2±9.8 vs. 59.3±13.1, P =0.196, respectively, hence the demographic variables in both groups were comparable. The distribution of gender and physical status were also comparable. Conclusion: we conclude that the intraoperative use of Sterofundin is comparable or even better than Ringer's Lactate in terms of preservation of acid-base and electrolyte balance, avoidance of hypo/hyperglycaemia and cardiovascular stability in patients undergoing moderate to major surgery.
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