{"id":"5337a7ee-871c-4863-a987-74e8618170bb","slug":"a-novel-temporary-cranial-fixation-technique-for-awake-cranial-surgery","title":"A novel temporary cranial fixation technique for awake cranial surgery","authors":["Ahmed Ansari"],"abstract":"Background: The article discusses a novel cranial fixation device for awake craniotomy, highlighting issues with traditional pin fixation techniques, particularly in nonshaved patients. The authors emphasize the challenges of aligning scalp infiltration sites with pin positions. Summary: The authors propose a simple procedure for marking pin locations in awake cranial surgery. This involves using a pen to align with the pins before infiltrating the scalp, followed by shaving a small marked area for local anesthesia. This method aims to minimize the use of excess local anesthesia, which can have adverse effects. Conclusion: The proposed technique offers a simplified solution to cranial pin fixation in awake surgeries, potentially enhancing patient comfort and safety during the procedure. Keywords: cranial fixation, awake craniotomy, pin fixation, local anesthesia, surgical technique, patient safety","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/placeholders/specialty/general-neurosurgery.png","publishDate":"2020-05-09T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_176_2020","categories":["General Neurosurgery","Letter to the Editor"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/5337a7ee-871c-4863-a987-74e8618170bb/pdf"}