Unilateral Spinal Anaesthesia in Calves

ΔΕΝ ΔΙΑΤΙΘΕΤΑΙ ΕΡΙΛΗΨΗIn this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of unilateral anaesthesia by the administration of hyperbaric bupivacaine through the lumbosacral space into the subarachnoid space in calves. A total of 10 calves with unilateral femoral fractures were included in the study. After each calf was placed in a lateral position on the side intended for surgery, 15 mg of hyperbaric bupivacaine was slowly injected into the subarachnoid space. The onset, duration and depth of anaesthesia were determined by the pinprick test (scale 1–4). In addition, heart rate, diastolic arterial blood pressure, systolic arterial blood pressure, mean arterial blood pressure, respiratory rate and body temperature of the calves were monitored and recorded from the onset to 120 min after anaesthesia. The onset of unilateral spinal anaesthesia was within 20 s and the mean duration of anaesthesia was 155.40 min. Although there were statistical differences between hemodynamic values in the study, they were within the reference values. As a result, we believe that unilateral spinal anaesthesia in calves provides adequate anaesthesia for use in orthopaedic procedures; thus, it can be used in practice

Relationship of ocular pulse amplitude with eye structures and systemic blood pressure

Purpose: To assess the relationship of ocular pulse amplitude with eye structures and systemic blood pressure in healthy subjects. Material and Method: Fifty-one healthy subjects were included in the study. Ocular pulse amplitude measurement by Pascal dynamic contour tonometry, corneal pachymetry, axial length, anterior chamber depth, systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements were performed in addition to routine ophthalmologic examination. The factors related to ocular pulse amplitude were statistically evaluated. Results: The mean age of the patients was 30.98±14.4 (range: 16-66) years. Of 51 patients, 14 (27.5%) were male and 37 (72.5%) were female. The mean ocular pulse amplitude, axial length, anterior chamber depth, corneal pachymetry, systolic and diastolic blood pressure were as follows: 2.4±0.8mmHg, 23.4±0.8 mm, 3.2±0.3 mm, 547.2±30.7 μm, 118.2±8.8 mmHg, 76.8±4.6 mmHg. Correlation analysis showed significant association between ocular pulse amplitude and intraocular pressure (p=0.000). The associations of ocular pulse amplitude with age, gender, corneal pachymetry, anterior chamber depth, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure were not significant. Linear regression analysis showed that axial length and intraocular pressure independently affected ocular pulse amplitude. Low ocular pulse amplitude was associated with low intraocular pressure and long axial length. Discussion: Ocular pulse amplitude was significantly associated with intraocular pressure and axial length but not with age, gender and anterior eye structures

A case of thalamo-mesencephalon infarct presenting as transient global amnesia: do we overlook the diagnosis?

albay, vasfiye burcu/0000-0003-0428-981XWOS: 000402003400026PubMed: 28083760[No abstract available