Reversing rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block by sugammadex: New safety horizon for Indian population.

Background & Aim: The study compared the efficacy of neostigmine and sugammadex in reversing rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade in patients undergoing surgery. The research aims to understand the drugs' benefits of safe reversal and impact in the diverse Indian population due to genetic, ethnic, lifestyle, and healthcare infrastructure differences.

Methods: The prospective randomized double-blind study was conducted in 40 patients of either sex, aged 18-60 years, belonging to the American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I-II scheduled for surgery under general anaesthesia requiring tracheal intubation.

Drug Utilization Research and Predictors of Outcomes in the Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Prospective Observational Study.

Background: Multiple drugs are commonly prescribed to intensive care unit (ICU) patients owing to the disease profile, multiple organ dysfunction, prophylaxis, management of stress ulcers, nosocomial infections, etc. This study aimed to evaluate the drug utilization patterns and factors influencing mortality and duration of stay in ICU patients.  Methodology: A prospective observational study was conducted in the ICU of our tertiary care hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak.

Successful pregnancy outcome by caesarean section in a woman with arthrogryposis multiple congenita (AMC).

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a symptom complex of congenital joint contractures associated with neurogenic and myopathic disorders. It is diagnosed at birth and often progresses to a state of significant disability. Pregnancy in a woman with AMC is at high risk due to diminished pulmonary reserve, increased risk of thromboembolism and anesthesia.

Metastatic bilateral malignant ovarian tumors associated with pregnancy.

Objective: Krukenberg tumors in pregnancy are extremely rare. Only three cases have been reported, two of which were diagnosed postpartum.

Case Report: A 20-year-old, primigravida with bilateral malignant ovarian tumors, who received no prior antenatal care, was presented with intestinal obstruction at 5 months' gestation.

Destructive operations in modern obstetrics.

This is a retrospective study carried out over a period of 7 years at a tertiary care hospital to evaluate the indications, types and complications of destructive operations. During this period, 51 destructive operations were performed on women with obstructed labor and intrauterine fetal death. The most common operation performed was craniotomy (68.