Clinical Research Directory

Comparison Between Total Intravenous Anesthesia With Magnesium Sulphate Versus Total Intravenous Anesthesia With Dexmedetomidine in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spine Surgeries

Although total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) provides advantages such as accelerated recuperation and diminished postoperative nausea, it also has constraints, such as the potential for hemodynamic instability and inadequate analgesia. TIVA is less suitable for major surgeries, particularly those involving the spine, when used alone, due to these limitations, as they necessitate substantial muscle relaxation and pain management. A non-competitive antagonist of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), exhibits antinociceptive properties. The infusion of Magnesium during general anesthesia has been shown to decrease the need for anesthesia and the consumption of postoperative analgesics in numerous clinical studies. MgSO4, when utilized as an adjunct to TIVA, has been demonstrated to decrease the duration of extubation, facilitate earlier emergence from anesthesia, and facilitate intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IOM) during spine surgery. Dexmedetomidine is a selective α2-adrenoreceptor agonist whose sedative effects are predominantly mediated by its action on α-2 adrenergic receptors in the brain and spinal cord. It delivers efficient sedation without the pronounced respiratory depression that is frequently observed with other sedatives. Dexmedetomidine induces a profound sense of tranquility and alleviates anxiety by selectively targeting specific receptors in the central nervous system, in addition to offering analgesic advantages. Dexmedetomidine has been employed in the surgical intensive care unit to expedite the extubation process. Dexmedetomidine is now being utilized more frequently as an adjuvant for propofol-based TIVA in procedures that necessitateintraoperative neurophysiological monitoring. There is a paucity of literature comparing TIVA with magnesium sulphate and TIVA with dexmedetomidine in spine surgeries.

Efficacy of Ultrasound-guided Greater Auricular Nerve Block in Preventing Postoperative Emergence Agitation in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Microscopic Middle Ear Surgery.

This study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided greater auricular nerve block (GAN) on the reduction of emergence agitation (EA) occurrence and EA severity in children who are receiving general anesthesia for a microscopic middle ear operation.

An Observational Prospective Study of Anesthetic Sensitivity Assessed by Alpha Band Power and Its Association With Emergence Time From Sevoflurane General Anesthesia in Young Adults.

The goal of this observational study is to determine the relationship between brain activity patterns and recovery time in adult patients (ages 35-50, ASA I-II) undergoing elective general anesthesia. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Does a lower magnitude of intraoperative alpha wave power correlate with a longer time for patients to emerge from general anesthesia? Participants will: * Undergo a standardized general anesthesia (GA) protocol for elective surgery. * Have their EEG activity recorded using a standard clinical BIS™ anesthetic depth monitor during the procedure. * Have their time to awakening precisely measured after the cessation of anesthetic gases.