BACKGROUND Awake fiberoptic nasotracheal intubation(AFNI)is the preferred airway ma-nagement strategy for patients with difficult airways.However,this procedure can cause significant physical and psychological distres...BACKGROUND Awake fiberoptic nasotracheal intubation(AFNI)is the preferred airway ma-nagement strategy for patients with difficult airways.However,this procedure can cause significant physical and psychological distress.This case report explores the application of a sphenopalatine ganglion(SPG)block as an alternative anal-gesic modality to mitigate the discomfort associated with AFNI.CASE SUMMARY A 63-year-old female with a history of right maxillary osteosarcoma underwent craniotomy for a suspected malignant brain lesion.The patient’s medical history included prior surgery,chemotherapy,and radiation therapy,resulting in signi-ficant jaw impairment and limited neck mobility.Considering the anticipated air-way challenges,AFNI was planned.A SPG block was performed under real-time ultrasound guidance,providing effective analgesia during nasotracheal intuba-tion.CONCLUSION The SPG block represents a promising analgesic approach in AFNI,offering po-tential benefits in alleviating pain involving the nasal and nasopharyngeal regions as well as improving patient cooperation.展开更多
Background: Post dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a known and potentially debilitating complication of neuraxial anesthesia that can impede patient recovery. The conventional treatment includes hydration and symptoma...Background: Post dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a known and potentially debilitating complication of neuraxial anesthesia that can impede patient recovery. The conventional treatment includes hydration and symptomatic treatment like simple analgesics. Those who have unremitting symptoms following conservative measures are offered an epidural blood patch (EBP). However, EBP, an invasive procedure, is associated with complications in itself. Case: We report a 40-year-old man who experienced PDPH after spinal anesthesia. His symptoms recurred after conservative management was instituted. He was then offered a trans-nasal sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) block. He had excellent pain relief and did not require an EBP. Conclusion: SPG blocks can be considered early in the treatment of PDPH together with general supportive measures. However, if pain relief is not achieved, an epidural blood patch should still be considered.展开更多
目的 系统评价针刺蝶腭神经节治疗变应性鼻炎的临床疗效。方法 计算机检索中国知网(China National Knowledge Internet,CNKI)、万方、维普(VIP China Science and Technology Journal Database,VIP)、中国生物医学(Chinese Bio Medical...目的 系统评价针刺蝶腭神经节治疗变应性鼻炎的临床疗效。方法 计算机检索中国知网(China National Knowledge Internet,CNKI)、万方、维普(VIP China Science and Technology Journal Database,VIP)、中国生物医学(Chinese Bio Medical Literature Database,CBM)、PubMed、Web of Science、Cochrane Library数据库,针刺蝶腭神经节治疗变应性鼻炎的随机对照文献,剔除低质量文献,运用Rev Man5.4软件进行Meta分析。结果 9篇RCT共733例患者;Meta分析提示针刺蝶腭神经节可以改善患者生活质量(P=0.04,MD=5.62,95%CI=[0.24,10.99])、减轻变应性鼻炎四大主症(P=0.02,MD=1.24,95%CI=[0.23,2.25])、对变应性鼻炎的治疗总有效率优于常规治疗(P=0.002,RR=1.15,95%CI=[1.05,1.26]),尤其优于常规针刺。结论 针刺蝶腭神经节治疗变应性鼻炎简便易行,疗效确切,可显著改善患者症状,提高生活质量,建议临床推广应用。展开更多
Immunoreactivity (IR) for vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) of cranial parasympathetic ganglia of the rat was observed with indirect immunofluorescent method. It was found that there were VIP IR principal neuro...Immunoreactivity (IR) for vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) of cranial parasympathetic ganglia of the rat was observed with indirect immunofluorescent method. It was found that there were VIP IR principal neurons in the ciliary, pterygopalatine, and otic ganglia. The highest positive ratio of VIP IR cells was located in the ciliary ganglia (34.8%), followed by that in the pterygopalatine ganglia(17.0%), and the lowest was found in the otic ganglia (15.4%). VIP IR small intensely fluorescent (SIF) cells and nerve fibers were not observed. Distributive characteristics of neuropeptides and functional significance of VIP in cranial parasympathetic ganglia were discussed.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Awake fiberoptic nasotracheal intubation(AFNI)is the preferred airway ma-nagement strategy for patients with difficult airways.However,this procedure can cause significant physical and psychological distress.This case report explores the application of a sphenopalatine ganglion(SPG)block as an alternative anal-gesic modality to mitigate the discomfort associated with AFNI.CASE SUMMARY A 63-year-old female with a history of right maxillary osteosarcoma underwent craniotomy for a suspected malignant brain lesion.The patient’s medical history included prior surgery,chemotherapy,and radiation therapy,resulting in signi-ficant jaw impairment and limited neck mobility.Considering the anticipated air-way challenges,AFNI was planned.A SPG block was performed under real-time ultrasound guidance,providing effective analgesia during nasotracheal intuba-tion.CONCLUSION The SPG block represents a promising analgesic approach in AFNI,offering po-tential benefits in alleviating pain involving the nasal and nasopharyngeal regions as well as improving patient cooperation.
文摘Background: Post dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a known and potentially debilitating complication of neuraxial anesthesia that can impede patient recovery. The conventional treatment includes hydration and symptomatic treatment like simple analgesics. Those who have unremitting symptoms following conservative measures are offered an epidural blood patch (EBP). However, EBP, an invasive procedure, is associated with complications in itself. Case: We report a 40-year-old man who experienced PDPH after spinal anesthesia. His symptoms recurred after conservative management was instituted. He was then offered a trans-nasal sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) block. He had excellent pain relief and did not require an EBP. Conclusion: SPG blocks can be considered early in the treatment of PDPH together with general supportive measures. However, if pain relief is not achieved, an epidural blood patch should still be considered.
文摘目的 系统评价针刺蝶腭神经节治疗变应性鼻炎的临床疗效。方法 计算机检索中国知网(China National Knowledge Internet,CNKI)、万方、维普(VIP China Science and Technology Journal Database,VIP)、中国生物医学(Chinese Bio Medical Literature Database,CBM)、PubMed、Web of Science、Cochrane Library数据库,针刺蝶腭神经节治疗变应性鼻炎的随机对照文献,剔除低质量文献,运用Rev Man5.4软件进行Meta分析。结果 9篇RCT共733例患者;Meta分析提示针刺蝶腭神经节可以改善患者生活质量(P=0.04,MD=5.62,95%CI=[0.24,10.99])、减轻变应性鼻炎四大主症(P=0.02,MD=1.24,95%CI=[0.23,2.25])、对变应性鼻炎的治疗总有效率优于常规治疗(P=0.002,RR=1.15,95%CI=[1.05,1.26]),尤其优于常规针刺。结论 针刺蝶腭神经节治疗变应性鼻炎简便易行,疗效确切,可显著改善患者症状,提高生活质量,建议临床推广应用。
文摘Immunoreactivity (IR) for vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) of cranial parasympathetic ganglia of the rat was observed with indirect immunofluorescent method. It was found that there were VIP IR principal neurons in the ciliary, pterygopalatine, and otic ganglia. The highest positive ratio of VIP IR cells was located in the ciliary ganglia (34.8%), followed by that in the pterygopalatine ganglia(17.0%), and the lowest was found in the otic ganglia (15.4%). VIP IR small intensely fluorescent (SIF) cells and nerve fibers were not observed. Distributive characteristics of neuropeptides and functional significance of VIP in cranial parasympathetic ganglia were discussed.
