Assessment on experimental bacterial biofilms and in clinical practice of the efficacy of sampling solutions for microbiological testing of endoscopes [PDF]
, 2012 International audienceOpinions differ on the value of microbiological testing of endoscopes, which varies according to the technique used. We compared the efficacy on bacterial biofilms of sampling solutions used for the surveillance of the contamination
Aumeran, Claire +5 more
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Molecular Longitudinal Tracking of Mycobacterium abscessus spp. during Chronic Infection of the Human Lung [PDF]
, 2013 The Mycobacterium abscessus complex is an emerging cause of chronic pulmonary infection in patients with underlying lung disease. The M. abscessus complex is regarded as an environmental pathogen but its molecular adaptation to the human lung during long-
A. Louise Seagar +48 more
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Brünings' bronchoscopic mask [PDF]
Anaesthesia, 1987 Summary A tubular gauze mask suitable for inhalational anaesthesia for bronchoscopy, designed by Wilhelm Brünings, is described.
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Izazovi u uporabi video laringoskopa [PDF]
, 2016 Despite the lack of uniformity and the need of further investigation, video laryngoscopy continues to gain popularity both inside and outside the operating room.
Branka Maldini +3 more
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Rethinking Sterilization Practices: Evidence for Event‐Related Outdating [PDF]
, 2003 A prospective study was conducted during a 2‐year period to evaluate the effectiveness of event‐related outdating. Hospitalprepared sterilized items (n = 152) were shelved in wards and every 3 months, several articles were retrieved and microbiologically
Burridge, Christine +4 more
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Evaluation of a new developed disposable and portable bronchoscopy system
BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2022 Background Bronchoscopy is critical in the treatment of patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and its use is associated with the challenges of stringent sterilization and virus transmission risk.
Zhixin Liang +12 more
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Plastic bronchitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae
Respirology Case Reports, 2023 Key message Plastic bronchitis is characterized by sputum obstructing the bronchus and causing atelectasis. Bronchoscopic removal of the clogged bronchial cast is typically performed, but small‐diameter bronchoscopes with narrow suction ports cannot ...
Kei Yamasaki +8 more
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Bronchoabsorption; a novel bronchoscopic technique to improve biomarker sampling of the airway [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: Current techniques used to obtain lung samples have significant limitations and do not provide reproducible biomarkers of inflammation. We have developed a novel technique that allows multiple sampling methods from the same area (or multiple ...
Ali, FY +5 more
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Airway consideration in cleft patients-challenges and approaches
Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, 2022 Over the last few decades, there is a paramount shift in the implementation of pediatric anesthesia. Although for most of the time, difficult airway scenarios are well-planned and executed, occasionally an unanticipated difficult situation may still ...
Nidhi Gupta +5 more
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Treatment of Advanced Emphysema with Emphysematous Lung Sealant (AeriSeal (R)) [PDF]
, 2011 Background: This report summarizes initial tests of an emphysematous lung synthetic polymer sealant (ELS) designed to reduce lung volume in patients with advanced emphysema.
A. Ernst +16 more
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