Management of Postoperative Wound Dehiscence by Grade

Management of Postoperative Wound Dehiscence by Grade

1. Management of SWD SWD can present as superficial to deep wounds, with exposure of internal organs or implants. The goal of managing SWD is wound healing. Management should be tailored to the specific needs of the patient and requires the involvement and collaboration of the patient, family, nursing staff, and a broader multidisciplinary team. … Read more

Understanding Meige Syndrome: Clinical Treatments and Differences from Facial Spasms

Understanding Meige Syndrome: Clinical Treatments and Differences from Facial Spasms

Image Source | Internet 『Meige Syndrome (MS)』 is a focal/segmental cranial dystonia that involves eyelid spasms and/or involuntary contractions of the submandibular muscles, leading to segmental dystonia. As the disease progresses, it gradually affects the entire facial and even neck muscles. Currently, MS is classified into 4 types based on the affected areas of dystonia: … Read more

Comparison of Pupil Measurement and SPI Monitoring During Anesthesia

Comparison of Pupil Measurement and SPI Monitoring During Anesthesia

01 Research Background Opioids are the most widely used analgesics in the perioperative period. Research indicates that even patients who have not received opioid treatment are at significant risk for chronic opioid use after major or minor surgeries. In particular, the dose-dependent induction of hyperalgesia and tolerance by remifentanil may lead to postoperative chronic pain … Read more

Opioid Administration During General Anesthesia: Is It Adequate?

Opioid Administration During General Anesthesia: Is It Adequate?

Author: Zhang Jing | Reviewer: Niu Zheng | Editor: Li Dongge 01 Introduction Reducing the use of opioids during surgery has been a hot topic in clinical research. Currently, there is no clear tool to monitor the truly appropriate dosage of opioids during general anesthesia. Clinically, hemodynamic parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure … Read more