Various positions are used in neurosurgery, including supine, lateral, prone, and sitting as well as many modifications of these positions. If positioning is not performed properly, position-related nerve injuries can occur more commonly in neurosurgery than in other surgeries as…
Introduction The term stridor is derived from the Latin word stridere , meaning a harsh creaking or grating sound. It is a manifestation of a disordered airway due to air flow changes within the larynx, trachea, and bronchus. The frequency…
Introduction Monitoring of the airway pressure is important during neurosurgical operations. Due to a variety of positions used during neurosurgery, there is a high risk of kinking endotracheal tubes (ETTs). Often, a slight increase in the airway pressure is the…
Introduction Pulmonary edema is characterized by an accumulation of fluid in the air spaces and interstitium of the lung. It may be due to intrinsic pathology of the lung or due to systemic factors. Hence, pulmonary edema has been traditionally…