Comparison of plasma concentration and sedative effect of sublingual and intranasal dexmedetomidine in children: A double-blind randomised controlled study.

Background: Pharmacokinetics and sedative effects of sublingual dexmedetomidine have not been established in children. The primary aim was to compare peak plasma concentration, time to reach peak plasma concentration and area under the curve with 2 μg/kg sublingual and intranasal dexmedetomidine. The secondary aims were to compare the depth of sedation, parental separation anxiety, mask acceptance, heart rate changes, analgesic requirements and recovery time with 2 μg/kg sublingual and intranasal dexmedetomidine in children.

Comparison of BlockBuster laryngeal mask with Air-Q intubating laryngeal airway as a conduit for fiber-optic guided intubation in children: A prospective randomized controlled study.

Background: The pediatric sizes of BlockBuster supraglottic airway (SGA) have been introduced recently. Its efficacy as a conduit for endotracheal intubation in children has not been assessed. Newer devices are often compared with Air-Q SGA to assess their intubating capability.

Ultrasound guided costoclavicular block in pediatric population: A prospective observational study.

Background: The costoclavicular space serves as an alternative approach to the infraclavicular brachial plexus block, and numerous studies in adults have demonstrated promising outcomes for distal upper limb surgery. Blocking the brachial plexus at this level is potentially advantageous because the cords are relatively superficial, located in close proximity to each other and easily identified using ultrasound.

Aims: This study aimed to assess the success rate and feasibility of costoclavicular block in children undergoing unilateral below elbow upper limb surgery.

Comparative evaluation of continuous infusion versus programmed intermittent bolus techniques in erector spinae plane block in modified radical mastectomy - A preliminary randomised controlled trial.

Background And Aims: Single-shot erector spinae plane block (ESPB) provides excellent analgesia in mastectomy in the immediate post-operative period but is not sufficient to maintain for prolonged duration. This study compares the efficacy of programmed intermittent bolus (PIB) versus continuous infusion (CI) techniques after ESPB by placing a catheter for mastectomy.

Methods: After ethical approval and patient consent, ESPB was performed at the T4 level in 50 patients with an initial bolus of 20 mL 0.

Comparison of Ambu AuraGain and BlockBuster laryngeal mask for controlled ventilation in children undergoing minor surgical procedures under general anesthesia: A prospective randomized controlled study.

Background: Ambu AuraGain has proven to be better compared with other supraglottic airway devices in terms of higher first-attempt insertion success rate, time and ease of insertion, high oropharyngeal leak pressure, and fewer complications in children. The performance of the BlockBuster laryngeal mask has not been evaluated in children.

Aims: The primary objective of this study was to compare the oropharyngeal leak pressure of the BlockBuster laryngeal mask with those of the Ambu AuraGain during controlled ventilation in children.

A novel low-cost indigenous goggle design for oxygen delivery in oxygen supplemented accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking.

Purpose: Our study aims to describe a novel low-cost indigenous design of goggles for delivery of oxygen during oxygen supplemented accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL).

Methods: The goggles were prepared by modifying the safety goggles available in personal protective equipment (PPE) kit. The goggle has two side openings covered with plugs.

Evaluation of performance of C-MAC video laryngoscope Miller blade size zero for endotracheal intubation in preterm and ex-preterm infants: A retrospective analysis.

Background And Aims: The preterm and ex-preterm babies form a separate group among the paediatric population with unique airway anatomy. The utility of C-MAC Video laryngoscope (VL) for routine intubation of preterm babies has not been evaluated. The purpose of this study is to report the performance of C-MAC VL Miller blade size-0 for endotracheal intubation in preterm babies at our institute.

Comparison of low-fresh gas flow technique to standard technique of sevoflurane induction in children-A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Although sevoflurane is preferred for inhalational induction in children, financial and environmental costs remain major limitations. The aim of this study was to determine if the use of low-fresh gas flow during inhalational induction with sevoflurane could significantly reduce agent consumption, without adversely affecting induction conditions.

Methods: After institutional ethical committee approval, 50 children, aged 1-5 years, undergoing ophthalmic procedures under general anesthesia, were randomized into two groups-standard induction (Group S) and low-flow induction (Group L).