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Analgesic Efficacy Of Ultrasound-Guided Bilateral Transversus Abdominis Plane Block In Children: Retrospective Analysis Of 97 Cases, Hasan Kutluk Pampal, Seli̇n Erel, Semi̇n Turhan, Asi̇ye Uğraş Di̇kmen, Berri̇n Işik Jan 2023

Analgesic Efficacy Of Ultrasound-Guided Bilateral Transversus Abdominis Plane Block In Children: Retrospective Analysis Of 97 Cases, Hasan Kutluk Pampal, Seli̇n Erel, Semi̇n Turhan, Asi̇ye Uğraş Di̇kmen, Berri̇n Işik

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a method for postoperative pain management. Studies on children are gradually increasing. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate effectiveness of TAP block on pain control, its side effects, and parental satisfaction levels in children. Material and methods: Study included patients operated between January 2019 and December 2020 in Gazi University Faculty of Medicine. Total of 97 patients (35 girls, 62 boys) between 5 and 18 years who had an ultrasound guided TAP block for lower abdominal or inguinal surgery were examined retrospectively. TAP block application time, hemodynamic variables, postoperative pain …


Evaluation Of The Learning Curve Of Pediatric Kidney Transplantation Anesthesia, Tümay Uludağ Yanaral, Peli̇n Karaaslan Jan 2021

Evaluation Of The Learning Curve Of Pediatric Kidney Transplantation Anesthesia, Tümay Uludağ Yanaral, Peli̇n Karaaslan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Pediatric kidney transplantation (PKT) anesthesia brings some different challenges than adult kidney transplantation (KT) anesthesia and there are still no studies analyzing the role of experience on PKT outcomes. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the anesthesia learning curve in pediatric kidney transplants performed in our institution and the effect of increasing experience on renal transplantation-related data. Materials and methods: Patients age ≤ 18 years who underwent KT were included in the study, while patients age >18 years were excluded. Patients were divided into 3 groups according to the date of transplant, as the first 10 patients in …


The Effects Of Propofol-Sevoflurane, Midazolam-Sevoflurane, And Medetomidineketamine-Sevoflurane Anesthetic Combinations On Tear Production Measured By Theschirmer Tear Test I (Stt I) In Healthy Rabbits, Hani̇fi̇ Erol, Muharrem Erol, Gülteki̇n Atalan, Cengi̇z Ceylan, Muhammed Kaan Yönez Jan 2021

The Effects Of Propofol-Sevoflurane, Midazolam-Sevoflurane, And Medetomidineketamine-Sevoflurane Anesthetic Combinations On Tear Production Measured By Theschirmer Tear Test I (Stt I) In Healthy Rabbits, Hani̇fi̇ Erol, Muharrem Erol, Gülteki̇n Atalan, Cengi̇z Ceylan, Muhammed Kaan Yönez

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The maintenance of corneal and normal eye function is necessary for the ocular health and integrity. Tear plays an important role in defense mechanism and nutrition of eye. The Schirmer tear tests (STT I, II) are widely used in ophthalmic examination to evaluate tear production as an aid to diagnose eye diseases. The aim of this study was to compare the different effect of anesthetic combinations and their action period on tear production in healthy rabbits. Forty healthy New Zealand female rabbits (mean weight 2.34 ± 0.67 kg), four months old, were used as materials. The animals were divided into …


The Effect Of Vitamin D Status On Different Neuromuscular Blocker Agents Reverse Time, İlknur Sui̇di̇ye Yorulmaz, Yavuz Demi̇raran, Onur Özlü, Burhan Dost Jan 2020

The Effect Of Vitamin D Status On Different Neuromuscular Blocker Agents Reverse Time, İlknur Sui̇di̇ye Yorulmaz, Yavuz Demi̇raran, Onur Özlü, Burhan Dost

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study is aimed to investigate the effects of vitamin D levels on sugammadex and neostigmine reversal times. Material and methods: Eighty patients between the ages of 18 and 65 years, with ASA I-III status who were undergoing surgery under general anesthesia were included in the study. A double blind fashion was used to randomly divide all the patients into two groups. At the end of the operation, sugammadex 2 mg/kg was administered to one group (Group sugammadex) and atropine and neostigmine was administered to the other group (Group neostigmine) intravenously. In the data analysis stage, the group was …


Evaluation Of Hemodynamic, Hematological Parameters And The Clinical Effects Ofdexmedetomidine-Ketamine And Xylazine-Ketamine Anesthesia In Rabbits, Esra Ki̇razoğlu, Ünal Yavuz, Şükrü Gürler Jan 2020

Evaluation Of Hemodynamic, Hematological Parameters And The Clinical Effects Ofdexmedetomidine-Ketamine And Xylazine-Ketamine Anesthesia In Rabbits, Esra Ki̇razoğlu, Ünal Yavuz, Şükrü Gürler

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

With this study, it was aimed to assess the effects of experimentally induced dexmedetomidine-ketamine (DK) and xylazineketamine (XK) combinations on clinical parameters and hemodynamic and hematological parameters in rabbits. In the study, 16 male New Zealand breed rabbits were divided into two groups. Group DK (n = 8) was administered dexmedetomidine (25 μg/kg) and ketamine (30 mg/kg) in the same injector, and Group XK (n = 8) was administered xylazine (4 mg/kg) and ketamine (30 mg/kg) in the same injector through the intramuscular (IM) route. Following the injection, the rabbits' reflexes were tested approximately every 30 s. Hemodynamic parameters were …


Abdominal Girth Has A Strong Correlation With Actual And Ultrasound Estimated Epidural Depth, Mehmet Cantürk, Nazan Kocaoğlu, Meltem Hakki Jan 2019

Abdominal Girth Has A Strong Correlation With Actual And Ultrasound Estimated Epidural Depth, Mehmet Cantürk, Nazan Kocaoğlu, Meltem Hakki

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to assess the correlations of actual epidural depth (ND) and ultrasound estimated epidural depth in the paramedian sagittal oblique plane (ED/PSO) and transverse median plane (ED/TM) with the abdominal girth (AG), body mass index (BMI), and weight of patients. Materials and methods: One hundred and thirty patients of either sex scheduled for unilateral inguinal hernia repair were enrolled. ED/PSO and ED/TM were assessed with a 2-5 MHz curved array probe at the L3-4 intervertebral space. The epidural needle was marked with a sterile marker upon locating the epidural space. The ND was assessed by measuring the …


The Effect Of Anesthetic (2-Phenoxyethanol) Application On Some Biochemical And Hematological Parameters In Russian Sturgeon (Acipenser Gueldenstaedtii) And Siberian Sturgeon (Acipenser Baerii) During Transport, Selçuk Duman Jan 2019

The Effect Of Anesthetic (2-Phenoxyethanol) Application On Some Biochemical And Hematological Parameters In Russian Sturgeon (Acipenser Gueldenstaedtii) And Siberian Sturgeon (Acipenser Baerii) During Transport, Selçuk Duman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Experiments were carried out to determine the effect of 2-phenoxyethanol to reduce stress response during the transportation of Russian and Siberian sturgeons. In transportation experiment 1 (TE$_{1}$), Siberian sturgeons (687.2 ± 17.41 g) were stocked in tanks and transported for 90 min (stocking density = 65 ± 0.71 kg/$m^{3}$). Before transport, 0.5 mg/L 2-phenoxyethanol was applied to the first group (TE$_{1-A}$, n = 285) but not to the second group (TE$_{1-B}$, n = 287). In transportation experiment 2 (TE2), Russian sturgeons (1873 ± 159 g) were divided into two groups and stocked in tanks as they have a density of …


Anesthetic And Sedative Efficacy Of Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) And Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Essential Oils In Blue Dolphin Cichlid (Cyrtocara Moorii), Erkan Can, Esma Sümer Jan 2019

Anesthetic And Sedative Efficacy Of Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) And Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Essential Oils In Blue Dolphin Cichlid (Cyrtocara Moorii), Erkan Can, Esma Sümer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The use of different essential oils (Eo$_{s}$), which are considered as a good alternative to synthetic materials, is increasing day by day in fish species. Nevertheless, studies on the anesthetic effect of peppermint Eo (Mentha piperita; MPEo) and lavender Eo (Lavandula angustifolia; LAEo) are scarce. In the present study, the effective concentrations of three anesthetic materials (MPEo, LAEo, and MS-222) were previously determined in the concentrations range of 100-400 ppm in Cyrtocara moorii juveniles (4.92 ± 1.03 g and 7.13 ± 1.22 cm) with the criteria of appropriate induction time (AI$_{t}$) and ready recovery time (RRt) (Trial 1). Afterwards, four …


Hematological Effects Of Etomidate And Tricaine In Common Carp, Malgorzata Witeska, Beata Teodorczuk, Katarzyna Lugowska Jan 2017

Hematological Effects Of Etomidate And Tricaine In Common Carp, Malgorzata Witeska, Beata Teodorczuk, Katarzyna Lugowska

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Hematological effects of etomidate and tricaine at concentrations causing general anesthesia or sedation of carp juveniles were compared. Recovery of body balance took similar time in the case of both anesthetics, but fish treated with etomidate were depressed for several hours, while those subjected to tricaine immediately regained normal behavior. Immediately after exposure anesthetics caused minor hematological changes; the only statistically significant effects (decrease of hematocrit and plasma glucose) occurred after sedation with etomidate. One week after exposure a significant increase in mean corpuscular hemoglobin and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration occurred in all groups of fish compared to the previous …


Sevoflurane Versus Propofol For Electroconvulsive Therapy: Effects On Seizure Parameters, Anesthesia Recovery, And The Bispectral Index, Melekşah Pekel, Nadi̇de Aysun Postaci, İsmai̇l Aytaç, Derya Karasu, Hüseyi̇n Keleş, Özlem Şen, Bayazi̇t Di̇kmen, Erol Göka Jan 2016

Sevoflurane Versus Propofol For Electroconvulsive Therapy: Effects On Seizure Parameters, Anesthesia Recovery, And The Bispectral Index, Melekşah Pekel, Nadi̇de Aysun Postaci, İsmai̇l Aytaç, Derya Karasu, Hüseyi̇n Keleş, Özlem Şen, Bayazi̇t Di̇kmen, Erol Göka

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: In this prospective randomized cross-over study we compare the effects of sevoflurane versus propofol for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) anesthesia. Materials and methods: Twenty four patients (ASA I-III, 18-65 years old) receiving ECT three times per week were included. Anesthesia was induced with either propofol (0.75 mg/kg iv) or 5% sevoflurane in 100% oxygen. Consecutive ECT sessions followed a 2 × 2 crossover design and a 2-day washout period until the 10th ECT. Intravenous succinylcholine (1 mg/kg) was administered while bispectral index (BIS) values were ≤60%. Results: Electromyogram and electroencephalogram seizure duration, postictal suppression index, BIS values, mean arterial blood …


Evaluation Of Isoflurane Anesthesia After Xylazine/Ketamineadministration In Dromedary Camels, Fahd Abdullah Alsobayil, Ahmed Fathy Ahmed, Omar Salaheddin Eltookhy Jan 2016

Evaluation Of Isoflurane Anesthesia After Xylazine/Ketamineadministration In Dromedary Camels, Fahd Abdullah Alsobayil, Ahmed Fathy Ahmed, Omar Salaheddin Eltookhy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to evaluate isoflurane after premedication with xylazine and induction with ketamine in camels. Six healthy adult female dromedary camels were premedicated with xylazine (0.2 mg/kg, IV). Twenty minutes later, anesthesia was induced with ketamine (2 mg/kg, IV) and was maintained with isoflurane in 100% oxygen. Onset and duration of anesthesia were recorded. Rectal temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate, oxygen hemoglobin saturation, and blood pressure were measured before and 20 min after xylazine administration and every 10 min thereafter until recovery. Lead II electrocardiogram was used to monitor camels for the presence of arrhythmias. Venous …


Why Is Alzheimer's Disease Confused With Other Dementias?, Dursun Aygün, İbrahi̇m Levent Güngör Jan 2015

Why Is Alzheimer's Disease Confused With Other Dementias?, Dursun Aygün, İbrahi̇m Levent Güngör

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Alzheimer disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia. The cardinal manifestation of AD is progressive loss of memory. However, there are some nonamnestic presentations of AD, also called atypical AD. Symptoms of AD can sometimes start suddenly. In the presence of atypical symptoms or sudden onset, it may be difficult to distinguish AD from other dementias. We would like to discuss the confusing features of atypical AD that mimic other dementias. In this review, the literature associated with confusing features of AD, suggesting other dementia syndromes, is reviewed. In addition, a case of semantic dementia (SD) with the …


Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction And Alzheimer Disease, Berri̇n Işik Jan 2015

Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction And Alzheimer Disease, Berri̇n Işik

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Alzheimer disease (AD) is the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder in elderly people. Patients with AD appear to be particularly at risk for cognitive deterioration following anesthesia. Some in vitro studies suggest that exposure to general anesthesia (GA) promotes the AD process. On the other hand, there are no clinical studies that clearly demonstrate that GA is a cause of cognitive dysfunction in patients with probable AD. The aim of this research was to discuss the relation between postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and AD according to the literature. In vivo studies examining AD biomarkers postoperatively and in vitro studies exploring amyloid-β …


Alzheimer Disease And Anesthesia, Gözde İnan, Zerri̇n Özköse Şatirlar Jan 2015

Alzheimer Disease And Anesthesia, Gözde İnan, Zerri̇n Özköse Şatirlar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Alzheimer disease (AD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases and the most prevalent form of dementia. Some factors in the development of AD, age being the best-known one, have been suggested; however, no causes have been found yet. The pathophysiology of the disease is highly complex, current therapies are palliative, and a cure is still lacking. Adverse effects of anesthetics in the elderly have been reported since the 1950s; however, awareness of this old problem has recently gained importance again. Whether exposure to surgery and general anesthesia (GA) is associated with the development of AD has been questioned. …


Comparison Of Sevoflurane And Isoflurane Effects On Cardiovascular Andrespiratory System During Spontaneous Ventilation In Angora Goats, Ali̇ Kumandaş, Ertuğrul Elma Jan 2015

Comparison Of Sevoflurane And Isoflurane Effects On Cardiovascular Andrespiratory System During Spontaneous Ventilation In Angora Goats, Ali̇ Kumandaş, Ertuğrul Elma

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Seven healthy Angora goats were used to compare the effects of isoflurane and sevoflurane on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems during anesthesia periods. Once anesthesia was induced with propofol at 5.1 ± 0.9 mg/kg, it was maintained with isoflurane at 1%-3% in the first treatment period and sevoflurane at 2%-4% in the second treatment period after a 15-day interval. Heart rates measured immediately after anesthesia induction and 5 min later were found to be statistically significant between anesthetic groups (P < 0.05). Mean blood pressure in the isoflurane group decreased (75.7 ± 7.2 to 59.8 ± 9.8 mmHg) (P < 0.05) throughout the anesthesia period. It was determined that respiratory rate in sevoflurane treatment was lower than that in isoflurane treatment. In terms of time to stand up, sevoflurane-administered animals recovered significantly faster than animals intubated with isoflurane anesthesia (13.1 ± 4.4 and 25.0 ± 8.6 min) (P < 0.05). According to cardiopulmonary values, the respiratory rate was lower in the sevoflurane-applied animals compared to that of those receiving isoflurane anesthesia, although the difference was not statistically significant, and hypercapnia were not observed in either group. Consequently, it was determined that in the Angora goat, propofol-sevoflurane anesthesia exerts lower pressure on the cardiovascular system than isoflurane anesthesia. At the same time, recovery from sevoflurane anesthesia was shorter, and therefore it can be preferred to other anesthesia agents for routine anesthesia.


The Mcgrath Series 5 Video Laryngoscope Versus The Macintosh Laryngoscope: A Randomized Trial In Obstetric Patients, Semi̇h Arici, Serkan Karaman, Serkan Doğru, Tuğba Karaman, Hakan Tapar, Asker Zeki̇ Özsoy, Zi̇ya Kaya, Mustafa Süren Jan 2014

The Mcgrath Series 5 Video Laryngoscope Versus The Macintosh Laryngoscope: A Randomized Trial In Obstetric Patients, Semi̇h Arici, Serkan Karaman, Serkan Doğru, Tuğba Karaman, Hakan Tapar, Asker Zeki̇ Özsoy, Zi̇ya Kaya, Mustafa Süren

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Anesthesiologists have encountered various difficulties in securing the airway. Therefore, we compare the intubation times and hemodynamic changes between the McGrath Series 5 video laryngoscope and the Macintosh laryngoscope. Materials and methods: A total of 80 obstetric patients were divided into 2 groups, orotracheally intubated with either the McGrath video laryngoscope or the Macintosh laryngoscope. The intubation times, Cormack-Lehane grade, percentage of glottic opening, mean arterial blood pressure, and heart rates were compared among the groups. Results: Intubation time in the McGrath video laryngoscope group was significantly longer than in the Macintosh laryngoscope group (P < 0.01). The percentage of glottic opening was found to be higher in the McGrath video laryngoscope group (P = 0.002). Conclusion: The McGrath Series 5 video laryngoscope provides excellent views during orotracheal intubation in obstetric anesthesia with normal airways.


The Safety And Efficacy Of Remifentanil Compared To Fentanyl In Pediatric Endoscopy, Rauf Gül, Şami̇l Hizli, Betül Kocamer, Senem Koruk, Levent Şahi̇n, Hüseyi̇n Kilinçaslan, Vahap Sariçi̇çek Jan 2013

The Safety And Efficacy Of Remifentanil Compared To Fentanyl In Pediatric Endoscopy, Rauf Gül, Şami̇l Hizli, Betül Kocamer, Senem Koruk, Levent Şahi̇n, Hüseyi̇n Kilinçaslan, Vahap Sariçi̇çek

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To compare propofol combinations with low induction doses of remifentanil and fentanyl in respect to the complication frequency and efficiency in ease of procedure in children undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Materials and methods: Sixty-four patients, aged 3-14 years and undergoing elective esophagogastroduodenoscopy, were included in the study. The patients received an induction dose of 0.25 µg kg^{-1} remifentanil and 2 mg kg^{-1} propofol (group R), or 0.5 µg kg^{-1} fentanyl and 2 mg kg^{-1} propofol (group F) before the procedure. The procedure began with a sedation score of >=5. Hemodynamic values, movement, ease and duration of the procedure, the time to awakening, …


Effects Of Etomidate On Blood Cortisol, Insulin, And Glucose Levels And Ponv Rates In Smokers, Cevdet Sümer, Ömer Lütfi̇ Erhan, Ayşe Beli̇n Özer, Fuat Yildiz Jan 2012

Effects Of Etomidate On Blood Cortisol, Insulin, And Glucose Levels And Ponv Rates In Smokers, Cevdet Sümer, Ömer Lütfi̇ Erhan, Ayşe Beli̇n Özer, Fuat Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To observe differences in the effects of etomidate, used for anesthesia induction, on surgery-induced endocrine response and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) among nonsmokers and smokers. Materials and methods: Eighty adult patients with ASA I-II risk status were randomly divided into 2 groups: smokers (Group I, n = 40) and nonsmokers (Group II, n = 40). Patients were then further divided into subgroups according to the drug used for anesthesia induction, either propofol (Group IP and Group IIP) or etomidate (Group IE and Group IIE). Blood cortisol, insulin, glucose, and white blood cell (WBC) levels were measured and PONV scores …


Anesthesia, Complications, And Clinical Outcome For Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: A Retrospective Comparison Between Endovascular Coiling And Neurosurgical Clipping, Vladimir Vrsajkov, Radmila Kolak, Anna Uram-Benka, Arsen Uvelin, Jasenka Kiselicki Jan 2012

Anesthesia, Complications, And Clinical Outcome For Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: A Retrospective Comparison Between Endovascular Coiling And Neurosurgical Clipping, Vladimir Vrsajkov, Radmila Kolak, Anna Uram-Benka, Arsen Uvelin, Jasenka Kiselicki

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To compare anesthetic practice, perioperative complications, and clinical outcomes of endovascular coiling versus neurosurgical clipping in our university hospital over a 2-year period. Materials and methods: This was a retrospective review of the hospital charts of 30 patients with cerebral aneurysms treated by endovascular coiling compared with 52 patients treated by neurosurgical clipping. Information including demographics, preoperative neurological status, timing of intervention, anesthetic management, duration of the postoperative intensive care and hospital stay, intra- and postoperative complications, and clinical outcome at hospital discharge were compared and analyzed. P < 0.05 was considered to be significant. Results: The surgical group had greater consumption of certain anesthetic agents whereas the endovascular group had more frequent episodes of hypertension (>30% more than the baseline measurement) during the procedure. We recorded significantly …


Nitrous Oxide Anesthesia In Children For Mri: A Comparison With Isoflurane And Halothane, Mehmet Emi̇n Orhan, Ferruh Bi̇lgi̇n, Oğuz Kiliçkaya, Abdulkadi̇r Atim, Ercan Kurt Jan 2011

Nitrous Oxide Anesthesia In Children For Mri: A Comparison With Isoflurane And Halothane, Mehmet Emi̇n Orhan, Ferruh Bi̇lgi̇n, Oğuz Kiliçkaya, Abdulkadi̇r Atim, Ercan Kurt

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To compare the anesthetic effects of nitrous oxide, isoflurane, and halothane on hemodynamic stability and recovery characteristics in pediatric patients during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Materials and methods: The present study includes 60 ASA I-II children aged 1-12 years undergoing MRI. After endotracheal intubation, patients were randomly assigned into 1 of 3 anesthetic groups. Group N (n = 20) received nitrous oxide and oxygen (N_2O:O_2 60:40), Group I (n = 20) received 0.5% isoflurane and oxygen, Group H (n = 20) received 0.5% halothane and oxygen to maintain anesthesia. At the completion of the procedure, inhalation anesthetic was discontinued. Extubation, …


Analysis Of Periprocedural Medical Complications During Carotid Angioplasty And Stent Placement, İsmai̇l Aydin Erden, Almila Gülsün Pamuk, İbrahi̇m Özkan Önal, Burcu Akbay Özkaya, Seda Banu Akinci, Kivilcim Yavuz, Bi̇lge Çelebi̇oğlu, Ülkü Aypar Jan 2010

Analysis Of Periprocedural Medical Complications During Carotid Angioplasty And Stent Placement, İsmai̇l Aydin Erden, Almila Gülsün Pamuk, İbrahi̇m Özkan Önal, Burcu Akbay Özkaya, Seda Banu Akinci, Kivilcim Yavuz, Bi̇lge Çelebi̇oğlu, Ülkü Aypar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To evaluate periprocedural medical complications during carotid angioplasty and stent placement. Materials and methods: Data of all patients who underwent carotid artery stenting and were admitted to the postanesthesia care unit between January and December 2006 were retrospectively evaluated. All patients received conscious sedation, constant monitoring, and 0.5 mg atropine before balloon inflation. Risk factors and intra- and postprocedural complications were recorded. Results: Twenty-two patients were treated for asymptomatic carotid stenosis and 25 patients for symptomatic carotid stenosis. Of the symptomatic patients 3 presented with retinal symptoms, 15 with a hemispheric transient ischemic attack, and 7 with a minor stroke. …


General Anesthesia For Cesarean Delivery Followed By Anterior And Posterior Spinal Cord Decompression Of A Parturient With Symptomatic Spinemetastasis Due To Breast Cancer, Berri̇n Günaydin, Sema Öncül, Mehmet Erdem, Memduh Kaymaz, Hakan Emmez, Zerri̇n Özköse Jan 2009

General Anesthesia For Cesarean Delivery Followed By Anterior And Posterior Spinal Cord Decompression Of A Parturient With Symptomatic Spinemetastasis Due To Breast Cancer, Berri̇n Günaydin, Sema Öncül, Mehmet Erdem, Memduh Kaymaz, Hakan Emmez, Zerri̇n Özköse

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Cesarean delivery of a parturient suffering from paraplegia followed by anterior corpectomy and posterior spinal cord decompression because of spine metastasis at T1 due to breast cancer was presented. General anesthesia was uneventfully completed after rapid sequence anesthesia induction with propofol, ketamine, and succinylcholine, which was maintained by isoflurane inhalation in 50% oxygen-air mixture until delivery of the newborn. After delivery, remifentanil infusion was added to isoflurane inhalation in approximately 33%/66% oxygen:air until skin closure of the latter operation. Consequently, satisfactory recovery of paraplegia resulting from spine metastasis and delivery of a healthy baby were provided by successful and uneventful …


The Anesthetic Approach In A Patient With Type I Neurofibromatosis With Multiple Deformities, Nurten İnan, Hülya Başar, Müge Türkoğlu, Handan Güleç, Esma Tezer, Bülent Baltaci Jan 2008

The Anesthetic Approach In A Patient With Type I Neurofibromatosis With Multiple Deformities, Nurten İnan, Hülya Başar, Müge Türkoğlu, Handan Güleç, Esma Tezer, Bülent Baltaci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

von Recklinghausen disease is a type I neurofibromatosis originating from the nervous system. In this syndrome, there is abnormal deposition of neural tissue in the nervous system, endocrine system, visceral structures, and skin. We report the anesthetic management of a 31-year-old female patient with multiple thorax deformities who was diagnosed as von Recklinghausen disease. The patient was admitted to the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department because of a huge subcutaneous neurofibroma on her right upper extremity. General anesthesia was considered a high risk for this patient on the basis of her laboratory results and physical findings. We planned brachial plexus …


Anesthesia For An Adult Patient With Congenital Diaphragmatic Eventration, Hale Yarkan Uysal, Solmaz Günal, Ahmet Ş. Uyar, Hülya Başar Jan 2007

Anesthesia For An Adult Patient With Congenital Diaphragmatic Eventration, Hale Yarkan Uysal, Solmaz Günal, Ahmet Ş. Uyar, Hülya Başar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Congenital diaphragmatic eventration is an uncommon condition in adults and is defined as an abnormal elevation of the diaphragm. In adults, diaphragmatic eventration causes respiratory impairment that is associated with severe dyspnea, orthopnea and hypoxia. Most of the symptomatic patients may survive with supportive therapy without any need for surgical correction, though they are at risk of spontaneous diaphragm rupture. Spontaneous diaphragmatic rupture may develop in a patient with diaphragmatic eventration as a result of any event that leads to increase in intraabdominal pressure. In this case report, we present the anesthetic management of an adult patient with congenital diaphragmatic …


Difficulties And Failure Of Laryngeal Mask Insertion In A Patient With Ankylosing Spondylitis, Gönül Ölmez, Hasan Nazaroğlu, Seher Gündüz Arslan, Mehmet Ali̇ Özyilmaz, Ayşe Di̇cle Turhanoğlu Jan 2004

Difficulties And Failure Of Laryngeal Mask Insertion In A Patient With Ankylosing Spondylitis, Gönül Ölmez, Hasan Nazaroğlu, Seher Gündüz Arslan, Mehmet Ali̇ Özyilmaz, Ayşe Di̇cle Turhanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

MEZ^1, Hasan NAZAROĞLU^2, Seher Gündüz ARSLAN^3, Mehmet Ali ÖZYILMAZ^1, Ayşe Dicle TURHANOĞLU4 ^1Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakır - Turkey ^2Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakır - Turkey ^3Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Dicle University, Diyarbakır - Turkey ^4Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakır - Turkey


Effect Of Adrenergic Receptor Blockade With Yohimbin, Metroprolol Or Prazosin Onarrhythmogenic Dose Of Epinephrine In Xylazine-Kethamine Anesthetized Dogs, Ömer Bozdoğan, Abdullah Doğan Jan 1999

Effect Of Adrenergic Receptor Blockade With Yohimbin, Metroprolol Or Prazosin Onarrhythmogenic Dose Of Epinephrine In Xylazine-Kethamine Anesthetized Dogs, Ömer Bozdoğan, Abdullah Doğan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The arrhythmias occurring and caused to death during the anaesthesia is generated endogenous release of epinephrine or norepinephrine. Therefore, the effects of yohimbine (alpa-2 blocker), prazosin (alpha-1 blocker), metoprolol (beta-1 blocker) on the arrhythogenic dose of epinephrine in 10 dogs anesthetized with xylazine and kethamine combination, were researched in this study. The infusion of epinephrine, 1 mg/ml/min; yohimbine, 0.125 mg/kg; prazosin, 0.1 mg/kg; metoprolol 0.5 mg/kg in dose were made intravenously. The dose of epinephrine produced ventricular premature contraction and ventricular tachycardia were determined as total dose of epinephrine in mg/kg, given until the time that arrhythmia appeared. Metoprolol and …