Prof Rakesh Garg
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Dr Rakesh Garg
Editor-in-Chief
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia (IJA),
Official PubMed indexed publication of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA)
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Professor, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
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Prof Rakesh Garg
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Β· Oct 6
Ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal plane block versus thoracic erector spinae block for post-thoracotomy pain: A randomised double-blinded non-inferior clinical study - PubMed
The analgesic effect of EOIB was non-inferior to ESPB for post-thoracotomy pain, as evidenced by comparable total opioid consumption, time of first request for analgesia, and pain score in the first 2...
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Prof Rakesh Garg
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Β· Oct 6
Cognitive recovery assessment in patients after desflurane versus sevoflurane-based general anaesthesia: A randomised, comparative, double-blinded study - PubMed
Both desflurane and sevoflurane are comparable for cognitive recovery and duration of the PACU stay following GA.
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Prof Rakesh Garg
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Β· Oct 6
Lignocaine instilled through the suction channel of a subglottic suction drainage tracheal tube improves tube tolerance during extubation compared to intravenous lignocaine: A double-blinded randomise...
Subglottic instillation of lignocaine significantly improves tube tolerance during extubation and has favourable effects on heart rate compared to intravenous administration.
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Prof Rakesh Garg
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Β· Oct 3
Effect of dexmedetomidine combined with magnesium sulphate on intracranial tension in patients with severe pre-eclampsia using ultrasonographic optic nerve sheath Diameter - A randomised clinical tria...
Dexmedetomidine infusion in combination with magnesium sulphate effectively mitigates the elevation of intracranial tension observed in pre-eclamptic patients with severe features without increasing m...
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Prof Rakesh Garg
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Β· Oct 3
Publications by Indian authors on erector spinae plane block: A bibliometric analysis - PubMed
The erector spinae plane block (ESPB), first described in 2016, has gained immense popularity worldwide due to its simplicity and effectiveness in providing pain relief for various surgeries. This bib...
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Prof Rakesh Garg
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Β· Oct 3
Comparison of propofol and inhalational anaesthetics for brain relaxation in neurosurgery: A systematic review and network meta-analysis - PubMed
Although all anaesthetic agents had similar effects, propofol showed a tendency towards better brain relaxation during neurosurgery. Further robust evidence is required to confirm the potential advant...
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Prof Rakesh Garg
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Β· Oct 3
Efficacy of erector spinae plane block versus caudal block for postoperative analgesia in paediatric surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
We conclude that ESPB provides better postoperative analgesia than CB in children undergoing lower abdominal or lower limb surgeries. ESPB reduces postoperative pain intensity scores and analgesic req...
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Prof Rakesh Garg
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Β· Oct 3
Effects of intravenous lignocaine on haemodynamic responses to laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation in adults under general anaesthesia: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
IV lignocaine 1-2 mg/kg can effectively suppress the increase in MAP caused by laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation. However, the effectiveness of lignocaine regarding HR seems to require optimisation...
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Prof Rakesh Garg
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Β· Oct 2
Efficacy of erector spinae plane block versus caudal block for postoperative analgesia in paediatric surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
We conclude that ESPB provides better postoperative analgesia than CB in children undergoing lower abdominal or lower limb surgeries. ESPB reduces postoperative pain intensity scores and analgesic req...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov