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February 5, 2019
English
There is growing evidence that intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring reduces neurological disability from surgery, but universal protocol and guideline for its use and interpretation are still lacking. The anaesthetist play an important role in evaluating the impact of anesthesia and physiology...
Categories: ATOTW / General Topics
May 1, 2018
English
This case report describes a number of risk factors that are associated with potential deformation or fracture of spinal needles during subarachnoid anaesthesia, followed by some practical tips on how to avoid this complication and how to deal with it...
Categories: ATOTW / General Topics
July 23, 2019
English
Tramadol and tapentadol are two related molecules that are being used to treat acute pain. In this tutorial we discuss the basic pharmacology, safety and efficacy of both medications. As well, indications for use, safety recommendations and abuse potential are...
Categories: ATOTW / Pain Management
November 5, 2019
English
Infective encephalitis is the acute, usually viral, infective inflammation of the brain parenchyma. A minority of patients will develop a severe manifestation and may deteriorate and require organ support, often prior to the diagnosis being confirmed. A low index of...
Categories: ATOTW / Intensive Care Medicine
September 17, 2019
English
The tutorial aims to raise awareness of irrigation fluids that are commonly come across in operations. It covers the pharmacological properties of irrigation fluid, potential complications associated with its intraoperative use and measures to limit negative outcomes.
Categories: ATOTW / General Topics
January 22, 2019
English
This tutorial covers the unique perioperative management and anesthetic considerations of a pediatric patient undergoing a craniopharyngioma resection. It describes the different aspects approached by the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of a child with a craniopharyngioma. Possible intraoperative...
Categories: ATOTW / Paediatric Anaesthesia
August 6, 2019
English
This tutorial reviews the anaesthetic considerations for urological robotic procedures, covering the pre, intra and post operative stages.
Categories: ATOTW / General Topics
December 14, 2018
English
Failed tracheal intubation is more common in the obstetric population despite widespread adoption of failed intubation drills and equipment advances. This tutorial provides a practical approach to safe obstetric airway management and the actions to take when problems arise including...
Categories: ATOTW / Obstetric Anaesthesia
April 4, 2019
English
A review of the anatomy of the sciatic nerve and its branches, and the indications, contraindications and technique for ultrasound guided popliteal block.
Categories: ATOTW / Regional Anaesthesia
May 15, 2018
English
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a highly concentrated, heated chemotherapy treatment that is delivered directly to the abdomen during surgery as an effective multimodality treatment option for selected patients with peritoneal surface malignancies. This tutorial discusses the anaesthetic considerations and...
Categories: ATOTW / General Topics