Indian journal of anaesthesia

Pressure alopecia is an under-recognised but preventable post-operative complication associated with surgeries. With the increasing use of robotic gynaecological procedures, patients are often subjected to steep Trendelenburg position predi…

Sir, Non-malignant gynaecological chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is commonly treated by medical drugs but frequently is inadequate. Recently, ultrasound-guided superior hypogastric plexus block (SHPB) with local anaesthetics was found effective,…

The menstrual cycle is a physiological phenomenon that is accompanied by several hormonal fluctuations involving oestrogen and progesterone. Oestrogen and progesterone exert several physiological effects. There are many questions pertaining…

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease most frequently found in women of child bearing age and may co-exist with pregnancy. Disease exacerbation, increased foetal loss, neonatal lupus and an increased incidence of pre-e…

Myocardial infarction (MI) is uncommon in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery without a history of coronary artery disease. But, patients with compromised pulmonary function and coexisting anaemia superimposed by precipitating factors li…

SummaryIn vitro fertilization is an upcoming speciality. Anaesthesia during assisted reproductive technique is generally required during oocyte retrieval, which forms one of the fundamental steps during the entire procedure. Till date varie…