Archives of Anesthesiology and Critical Care

Background: Spinal anesthesia is a very commonly used procedure in modern-day anesthesia practice. Today most of the lower limb surgeries are performed under spinal anesthesia. Midazolam, dexmedetomidine, and fentanyl are common intravenous adjuvants used during anesthesia to allay anxiety and sedation. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of intr...

Background: Circumcision is one of the most frequently performed pediatric surgeries. Effective perioperative analgesia is essential to minimize pain, reduce stress responses, and facilitate early recovery. This study aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy, hemodynamic effects, and recovery outcomes of ropivacaine versus bupivacaine in penile nerve block amo...

Background: The aim of this study was to identify the poor prognostic factors associated with acute dyspnea in medical emergencies.
Methods: A retrospective descriptive and analytical study conducted over a 12-month period (January 2022 to December 2022) in the medical emergency department of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Treic...

Background: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is associated with an increased risk of stress-related mucosal disease (SRMD) due to hypoxemia, systemic inflammation, and prolonged mechanical ventilation. Stress ulcer prophylaxis is routinely administered in the intensive care unit (ICU), most commonly using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or histamine-2...

Background: Spinal anesthetic has improved perioperative care for lower-limb procedures. However, sympathetic blocking can induce considerable hemodynamic instability. While fluid preloading and vasopressors are established preventive interventions, dexamethasone and ondansetron, employed as antiemetics, have lately been studied for their cardiovascular-stabi...