Background: Organ transplantation is a life-saving treatment for patients with end-stage organ failure. Despite its importance, India faces a critical shortage of organs, with a donation rate of only

Background: Anesthesiologists frequently utilize various local anesthetics for intrathecal administration, including isobaric or hyperbaric formulations of ropivacaine, levobupivacaine, and bupivacain

Background: Anaesthesia practice patterns in secondary care orthopaedic surgery in Nigeria remain understudied despite the critical role these facilities play in healthcare delivery. Understanding the

Objective: To analyze the 10-year impact of carbetocin and oxytocin on trend of blood transfusion needs during Caesarean, in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). Design: Retrospective

Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) represents an unusual complication of pregnancy, often identified as molar pregnancy or hydatidiform mole. GTD is defined by the presence of hydatidiform hydrop

Background: Combined spinal-epidural (CSE) anaesthesia has emerged as a preferred technique for major orthopaedic procedures. This study evaluates the effect of epidural top-up on spinal anaesthesia u

Background and Aim: Supraclavicular brachial plexus block (SCB) is a widely practiced technique for upper limb surgeries. Traditional assessment of block success is subjective and time-consuming. This

Introduction: Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is essential for managing various GI conditions, particularly in critically ill patients. These procedures, often performed under anaesthesia, carry risks

Introduction: Preoperative fasting is crucial to minimize the risk of pulmonary aspiration during anaesthesia. The American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) recommends specific fasting durations fo

Background: Transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUS PBx) is a widely used method for diagnosing prostate cancer. Ensuring effective pain control during this procedure is essential for pati

Objective: Ventral and dorsal surgical approaches are widely used for bilateral ovariectomy in animal experiments. The outcome of the surgery depends largely on the approach and incision used for cond

Background: Open Lichtenstein and laparoscopic (TAPP/TEP) mesh repairs are standard for inguinal hernia, yet real-world patient allocation frequently deviates from randomisation, introducing confoundi