Parotid gland swelling in association with general anesthesia is an unusual complication. Benign postoperative parotid swelling should be recognized as a noninfectious, self-limiting process occurring immediately after surgery. This enlargement is non-tender, rubbery in consistency, without crepitus, and may be accompanied by variable salivation. The mechanism of the occurrence remains unknown, but two factors most frequently associated with this phenomenon appear to be physical stimulation or manipulation of the airway or coughing and/or straining. We report bilateral parotid gland swelling in a middle-aged man after surgery under general anesthesia.
Anesthesia, General* ; Cough ; Parotid Gland* ; Physical Stimulation ; Salivation

Fentanyl as a synthetic opioid works by binding to the mu-opioid receptor (MOR) in brain areas to generate analgesia, sedation and reward related behaviors. As we know, cerebellum is not only involved in sensory perception, motor coordination, motor learning and precise control of autonomous movement, but also important for the mood regulation, cognition, learning and memory. Previous studies have shown that functional MORs are widely distributed in the cerebellum, and the role of MOR activation in cerebellum has not been reported. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of fentanyl on air-puff stimulus-evoked field potential response in the cerebellar molecular layer using in vivo electrophysiology in mice. The results showed that perfusion of 5 μmol/L fentanyl on the cerebellar surface significantly inhibited the amplitude, half width and area under the curve (AUC) of sensory stimulation-evoked inhibitory response P1 in the molecular layer. The half-inhibitory concentration (IC
Animals ; Cerebellum ; Evoked Potentials ; Fentanyl/pharmacology* ; Interneurons ; Mice ; Physical Stimulation

PURPOSE: Pelvic floor muscle exercise, biofeedback and electrical stimulation have been known as initial treatment options for women with stress urinary incontinence. We evaluated the clinical outcome of pelvic floor muscle exercise in combination with biofeedback and electrical stimulation as a treatment for stress urinary incontinence. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty three patients with stress urinary incontinence who had been treated with biofeedback and electrical stimulation from June 1999 to March 2000 were analyzed. Patients were evaluated with their medical history, physical examination, SEAPI score, and urodynamic study including Valsalva leak point pressure(VLPP). All patients were assessed for the outcome of the procedure with subjective satisfaction by scores of SEAPI classification and the relative strength of pelvic floor muscle by maximal vaginal pressure and contraction time. RESULTS: Among 23 women followed up for 6 month to 1 year, urinary incontinence completely disappeared in 6 patients(26.1%), significantly improved in 13(56.5%) and not improved in 4(17.4%). There was a significant increase in maximal vaginal pressure, contraction time and decrease in the scores of SEAPI classification. CONLUSIONS: Pelvic floor muscle exercise in combination with biofeedback and electrical stimulation is a simple, safe, and effective treatment of stress urinary incontinence. The patient compliance is closely related to the success rate.
Biofeedback, Psychology* ; Classification ; Electric Stimulation ; Female ; Humans ; Patient Compliance ; Pelvic Floor* ; Physical Examination ; Urinary Incontinence* ; Urodynamics

Cystic entrapment of infraspinatus branch of suprascapular nerve is a rare cause of shoulder pain with infraspinatus atrophy. We discuss the ultrasonographic diagnosis and ultrasonography- guided aspiration of the cyst as a treatment. Case: A 37-year-old, ship-yard laborer had experienced left shoulder discomfort and pain without trauma history. Physical examination showed profound selective atrophy of left infraspinatus muscle. Simple X-ray of shoulder showed normal findings. Electrodiagnostic examination revealed delayed motor latency of infraspinatus branch of suprascapular nerve and denervation potentials of infraspinatus muscle exclusively. Ultrasonographic finding showed 13.5X21.5 mm sized cystic mass around left infraspinatus notch. Ultrasonography-guided aspiration was done, and then electrical stimulation therapy and strengthening exercise of left shoulder were performed. Symptoms were improved. We report a rare case of cystic entrapment of infraspinatus branch of suprascapular nerve in a patient without traumatic insult.
Adult ; Atrophy ; Denervation ; Diagnosis ; Electric Stimulation Therapy ; Humans ; Physical Examination ; Shoulder ; Shoulder Pain ; Ultrasonography*

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of an oral stimulation program on premature infant's transition from tube feeding to bottle feeding, decrease in desaturation during feeding, and early discharge. METHODS: This quasi-experimental study was performed in one neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of an university hospital. The control group data (n=69) were obtained from June 2008 to May 2009, and the experimental group data (n=67), from June 2009 to May 2010. The oral stimulation program (OSP) was provided daily before feeding for the experimental group until transition to bottle feeding was completed. RESULTS: The OSP group began bottle feeding earlier and were on complete bottle feeding earlier than control group. Discharge delay due to feeding desaturation was lower than for the control group. CONCLUSION: The results indicate that OSP for premature infants was helpful in transition from tube feeding to bottle feeding and early discharge and thus can contribute health and development in premature infants.
Bottle Feeding ; Enteral Nutrition ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Infant, Premature ; Intensive Care, Neonatal ; Physical Stimulation

This paper mainly introduces the principles of a type of circuit for measuring frequency & duty cycle of low-frequency signals, and its applications in neuron-threshold stimulator. The circuit has the advantages of simple structure and accurate measurement.
Brain ; physiology ; Electrophysiology ; Equipment Design ; Humans ; Neurons ; physiology ; Physical Stimulation ; instrumentation ; Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted ; instrumentation

OBJECTIVES: Flatfoot, or low medial longitudinal arch, contributes to back and lower extremity injuries and is caused by weak abductor hallucis (AbdH) muscles. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of short foot exercise (SFE) alone or with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on navicular height, the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the AbdH muscle, and AbdH muscle activity in flexible flatfoot. METHODS: Thirty-six otherwise healthy people with flexible flatfoot were randomly assigned to a group that received SFE with placebo NMES treatment (the control group) or a group that received both SFE and NMES treatment (the experimental group). Each group received 4 weeks of treatment (SFE alone or SFE with NMES). Navicular height, the CSA of the AbdH muscle, and AbdH muscle activity were assessed before and after the intervention. RESULTS: No significant differences were found in navicular height or the CSA of the AbdH muscle between the control and experimental groups, while AbdH muscle activity showed a statistically significant difference between the groups (SFE=73.9±11.0% of maximal voluntary isometric contraction [MVIC]; SFE with NMES=81.4±8.3% of MVIC; p<0.05). Moreover, the CSA of the AbdH muscle showed a statistically significant increase after treatment in the SFE with NMES group (pre-treatment=218.6±53.2 mm²; post-treatment=256.9±70.5 mm²; p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: SFE with NMES was more effective than SFE alone in increasing AbdH muscle activity. Therefore, SFE with NMES should be recommended to correct or prevent abnormalities in people with flexible flatfoot by a physiotherapist or medical care team.
Electric Stimulation ; Flatfoot ; Foot ; Humans ; Isometric Contraction ; Lower Extremity ; Muscles ; Patient Care Team ; Physical Therapists ; Thailand

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of oral stimulation interventions on the transition from tube to oral feeding in preterm infants through systematic review. METHODS: The randomized clinical trials published between 1980 and 2015 were searched using domestic and international databases, and five randomized studies were selected for this study. The quality of study was assessed by assessment tool from the SIGN and meta-analysis was performed using the Cochrane Review Manager software Version 5.3 (RevMan). RESULTS: Oral stimulation intervention in preterm infants decreased the transition time from tube to oral feeding (Post Menstrual Age, Day of life). Especially, a significant medium effect size was found in the number of days needed on the transition (ES=-4.95, p=.02). The oral stimulation intervention also had a significant large effect on the length of stay at hospital (ES=-8.33, p < .001). CONCLUSION: Based on the findings, oral stimulation interventions could be useful to facilitate the transition from tube to oral feeding in preterm infants in terms of reducing the length of stay at hospital and the number of days needed on transition.
Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Infant, Premature ; Length of Stay ; Physical Stimulation ; Sucking Behavior

physical stimulation and verbal command at any time, produced by a pharmacologic or nonpharmacologic method or a combination thereof. In dental anesthesia,a state of sedation in which the conscious patient is rendered free of fear, apprehension and anxiety through the use of pharmacologic agents. Midazolam is a useful drug of benzodiazepine on minor operation of dentistry. The purpose of this study is to estimate the appropriate dosage protocol of Midazolam to the patient receiving intravenous sedation at the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Total subject was fifty-one patients and fifteen patients of this subject were decided to control group that they were not received intravenous sedation. The experimental group was randomly subdivided into two groups and each of those groups was administrated to 0.05 mg/kg and 0.08 mg/kg each other. All patients of the subject were surveyed with postoperative one day questionaire to evaluate the level of sedation. We found that the result was statistically significant between the experimental and the control, and so we present the protocol of the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Kangnung National University Dental Hospital.]]>
Anxiety ; Benzodiazepines ; Conscious Sedation ; Consciousness Disorders ; Dentistry ; Humans ; Midazolam ; Physical Stimulation ; Surgery, Oral

physical stimulation and verbal command. Intravenous sedation can be applied for the patients feel anxiety or fear for minor oral surgery. During intravenous sedation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache may be occurred. However the attention has been increased because of the advantage-reducing patient's anxiety, pain, post operative discomfort, and anterograde amnesia. so we evaluate the response of various intravenous sedative agents used to dental surgery and will present the proper protocol of our department.]]>
Amnesia, Anterograde ; Anxiety ; Conscious Sedation ; Consciousness Disorders ; Dizziness ; Headache ; Humans ; Nausea ; Physical Stimulation ; Surgery, Oral ; Vomiting