{"title":"Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis Pain of the Thumb Can Be Relieved by Commercial Beverage Carbonated Water.","authors":"Masaaki Nakajima","doi":"10.1155/2024/6238171","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/6238171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthropathy pain is treated using carbonated water-a commercially available beverage. The right hand (affected side) was bathed once daily in carbonated beverage water (37°C) for 20 min. Prior to treatment, the visual analogue scale score of pain was 73 mm; 1 week after the treatment, it was 0 mm. Commercial carbonated water immersion was effective for thumb CMC arthropathy pain. Commercial carbonated water is inexpensive and easy to obtain, making it suitable for home carbonation therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":36504,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Anesthesiology","volume":"2024 ","pages":"6238171"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10908569/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140022804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anna Tanaka, Tim Cai, Michael Platten, Luis E. Tollinche, Samuel J. DeJoy
{"title":"Anesthetic Management and Neuromonitoring in a Patient with Very Long-Chain Acyl-Coenzyme A Dehydrogenase Deficiency Undergoing Scoliosis Surgery: A Case Report and Review of Literature","authors":"Anna Tanaka, Tim Cai, Michael Platten, Luis E. Tollinche, Samuel J. DeJoy","doi":"10.1155/2024/1050279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/1050279","url":null,"abstract":"Patients with very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (VLCADD) are prone to hypoglycemia and clinical decompensation when metabolic demands of the body are not met. We present a pediatric patient with VLCADD who underwent a posterior spinal fusion for scoliosis requiring intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring. Challenges included minimization of perioperative metabolic stressors and careful selection of anesthetic agents since propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) was contraindicated due to its high fatty acid content. This case is unique due to the sequential use of inhaled anesthetics after TIVA to allow for a rapid wakeup and immediate postoperative physical exam. Additionally, intraoperative neuromonitoring in the setting of VLCADD has not been reported in the literature. With communication among anesthesia, surgery, and neuromonitoring teams before and during the operation, the patient successfully underwent a major surgery without complications. This trial is registered with NCT03808077.","PeriodicalId":36504,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Anesthesiology","volume":"57 26","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139447200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Roupen Hatzakorzian, Andrea Blotsky, Albert Moore, Julien Vaillancourt, Pattra Mettasittigorn, Armen Aprikian, Steven B Backman
{"title":"Migration of an Inferior Vena Cava Tumor Thrombus during Renal Cell Carcinoma Resection.","authors":"Roupen Hatzakorzian, Andrea Blotsky, Albert Moore, Julien Vaillancourt, Pattra Mettasittigorn, Armen Aprikian, Steven B Backman","doi":"10.1155/2023/6632030","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/6632030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Approximately 4%-10% of patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) have tumoral vascular invasion with resultant thrombi in the renal vein and in the inferior vena cava (IVC). The authors describe an interesting case of IVC tumor thrombus that migrated to the right cardiac chambers during RCC resection. The diagnosis was made by intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), which revealed the presence of a free-floating thrombus between the right atrium (RA) and right ventricle (RV). The patient required an urgent sternotomy with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for atrial thrombus removal prior to the completion of the nephrectomy. The patient made a full recovery and was discharged to a rehabilitation facility. These findings illustrate the importance of intraoperative TEE monitoring during nephrectomy and IVC thrombectomy. In this case, TEE allowed for the diagnosis of an unexpected complication necessitating prompt cardiac surgical management.</p>","PeriodicalId":36504,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Anesthesiology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"6632030"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10761220/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139088897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adequate Oxygenation State Maintained during Electroconvulsive Therapy in Nonobese Patients Using the Oxygen Reserve Index: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Yuji Kadoi, Jo Ohta, Yumeka Sasaki, Shigeru Saito","doi":"10.1155/2023/7807693","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/7807693","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Some controversial reports have observed oxygen desaturation (defined as percutaneous oxygen saturation (SpO<sub>2</sub>) < 90%) during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The purpose of this pilot study was to examine oxygenation states in eight patients during ECT. In addition to the usual hemodynamic monitors and pulse oximeter, the oxygen reserve index (ORi) was monitored using a pulse oximeter. Patients received either no preoxygenation or preoxygenation with 100% oxygen via a tight-fitting mask for 1 or 3 min before induction of anesthesia. ORi increased after preoxygenation. ORi differed significantly between 3 min of preoxygenation and the other two methods before restarting mask ventilation. SpO<sub>2</sub> was significantly increased with all methods before stopping manual mask ventilation or before restarting manual mask ventilation compared with that before preoxygenation. No oxygen desaturation was observed at any time with any treatment methods. In nonobese patients, the adequate oxygenation state as shown by SpO<sub>2</sub> and ORi was maintained during ECT even without preoxygenation.</p>","PeriodicalId":36504,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Anesthesiology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"7807693"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10643024/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"107592420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrew Winegarner, Mark C Kendall, Mekhala Stephen, Afreen Siddiqui
{"title":"Delayed Anaphylactic Reaction to Midazolam in the Absence of Immediate Respiratory or Skin Manifestations.","authors":"Andrew Winegarner, Mark C Kendall, Mekhala Stephen, Afreen Siddiqui","doi":"10.1155/2023/3873076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/3873076","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anaphylaxis, a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction, is a feared but uncommon complication of medications administered in the perioperative period. The incidence of perioperative hypersensitivity reactions has been reported to range from 1 in 20,000 to 1 in 1,361. Anesthesiologists are well aware of common causes of hypersensitivity such as paralytics and antibiotics; however, less common triggers of anaphylaxis need to be considered as well. Midazolam, a short acting benzodiazepine metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes, is considered very safe with a minimal risk profile. Previous reports have described adverse reactions to occur within seconds to minutes following the administration of midazolam. We describe a patient with no known history of asthma or allergies who underwent elective hydrocelectomy with spinal analgesia without incident until 42 minutes later at the conclusion of the procedure, when they experienced circulatory collapse necessitating immediate emergency treatment. This case emphasizes the necessity to improve knowledge and awareness of delayed hypersensitivity reactions following the administration of perioperative medications such as midazolam.</p>","PeriodicalId":36504,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Anesthesiology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"3873076"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10522439/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41172481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ultrasound-Assisted Management for Tracheal Intubation in the Patient with Tracheal Diverticulum.","authors":"Tingting Wan, Ya Gao, Changyi Wu","doi":"10.1155/2023/5586490","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/5586490","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tracheal diverticulum (TD) is a rare disease. Due to the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19, the increase of routine preoperative chest CT examination has led to a higher detection rate of TD. Although TD is very rare, it is one of the reasons for difficult intubation and difficult ventilation. Improper treatment can cause severe airway emergencies such as diverticulum tearing, tracheal rupture, and subcutaneous or mediastinal emphysema. Unfortunately, there are few studies on TD, especially in perioperative airway and anesthesia management. This paper reports a case of TD found by preoperative chest CT examination who required tracheal intubation under general anesthesia. For the first time, ultrasound was used to confirm the position of tracheal tube and TD, and good results were achieved. This attempt provides a new idea and method for airway management in patients with TD.</p>","PeriodicalId":36504,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Anesthesiology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"5586490"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10522423/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41172005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katelyn Glines, J W Awori Hayanga, Christina Gibson, Mohamad El Churafa, Lawrence Wei, Heather K Hayanga
{"title":"Triple Threat: Significant Concomitant Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, and Systolic Anterior Motion of the Mitral Valve Causing Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction in Cardiac Surgical Patients.","authors":"Katelyn Glines, J W Awori Hayanga, Christina Gibson, Mohamad El Churafa, Lawrence Wei, Heather K Hayanga","doi":"10.1155/2023/9995115","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/9995115","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Systolic anterior motion (SAM) describes a pathologic condition of the mitral valve in which the anterior leaflet is displaced anteriorly, resulting in a narrowed left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT). The implications of SAM may range in severity from clinically insignificant disease to severe LVOT obstruction resulting in hemodynamic collapse. While SAM is typically observed in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or following mitral valve repair, it may be seen in any setting in which the anatomy and function of the left ventricle has been altered. Here we discuss two patients who presented for aortic and mitral valve replacements for concomitant aortic and mitral stenosis. These cases were further complicated by the preoperative diagnosis of SAM in addition to the preexisting valvular lesions, further increasing the risk of sudden hemodynamic collapse and cardiac arrest.</p>","PeriodicalId":36504,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Anesthesiology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"9995115"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10038731/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9544545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fiacro Jiménez-Ponce, Ylián Ramírez-Tapia, Erick Ariñez-Barahona, Jorge A Nava-López, Sai Naveen Alla
{"title":"Rare Image of Epidural Catheter Fracture in Lumbar Analgesia.","authors":"Fiacro Jiménez-Ponce, Ylián Ramírez-Tapia, Erick Ariñez-Barahona, Jorge A Nava-López, Sai Naveen Alla","doi":"10.1155/2023/8880024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/8880024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Accidental fracture of epidural analgesia catheters has a very low incidence of 2.5 per 100,000 anesthesia. A rare image of the fracture is reported.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 42-year-old female patient was attending a cesarean section eight years earlier to her consult. In the cesarean section, she received regional epidural anesthesia, and the main complaint was low back pain, specifically between the spinous processes L2 and L3. The somatic pain had been presenting intermittently for eight years. The sagittal section of magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine showed a \"golf club\" image from the midline to the laminae of L2 and L3 with the subcutaneous tissue.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A small right hemilaminectomy was performed to remove the complete catheter, which did not adhere, but was coiled in the S-shape. The catheter was trapped between the left facets of L2 and L3 laterally than through the midline. Several risk factors and therapeutic procedures have been proposed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In a systematic review, 24 articles were reported on this specific issue. No surgical procedure and follow-up were informed by 8 authors. Surgical remotion by laminectomy was used in 9 articles, surgical explanation by skin incision was reported by 4 authors, and remotion by endoscopy was reported in 1 article. Two articles not reported solution.</p>","PeriodicalId":36504,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Anesthesiology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"8880024"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10477027/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10522942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Video Laryngoscope Assistance in Button Battery Retrieval.","authors":"Sandy Ren, Heitor Lopes, Neil Masters","doi":"10.1155/2023/8550685","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/8550685","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Foreign body ingestion remains a common cause of pediatric emergency surgery with button battery ingestion of particular concern. Newer, higher power lithium batteries can cause catastrophic damage of the gastrointestinal tract through erosion of mucosa into surrounding structures. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are paramount. We present a case of an 11-month-old with a button battery lodged in the proximal esophagus. The extraction was difficult and only made possible with the assistance of a video laryngoscope. We make the case for more routine usage of video laryngoscopy for removal of foreign bodies in the upper esophagus.</p>","PeriodicalId":36504,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Anesthesiology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"8550685"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10499533/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10268108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gabriela Freitas, João Luiz Guerra, Cesar Henrique Fornero, Marina Delgado
{"title":"Managing Anesthesia for a Patient with Takayasu Illness.","authors":"Gabriela Freitas, João Luiz Guerra, Cesar Henrique Fornero, Marina Delgado","doi":"10.1155/2023/2852203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/2852203","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article intended to provide an overview of the anesthetic management for a patient with Takayasu arteritis, an uncommon and challenging disease. Despite the limited literature, it becomes more evident that there is no right answer for all patients. Considering that, it is important to take into account the severity and specific features of the underlying disease to decide the best anesthetic approach. In this context, an adequate preoperative assessment focusing on cardiovascular function becomes essential. Adequate cardiovascular monitoring is also essential in the intraoperative period. A multidisciplinary team should be involved in the perioperative period to provide the best care possible and improve patient outcomes. This case illustrates a successful hysterectomy in a patient with Takayasu arteritis, pointing out the pathophysiologic considerations and discussing the means to reduce the perioperative risk. The particularities described in this case report may help other physicians choose the best strategy when facing challenging patients similar to the one described.</p>","PeriodicalId":36504,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Anesthesiology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"2852203"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9836809/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10527390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}