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Dexmedetomidine infusions improve cardiovascular and renal function in anaesthetised, experimentally endotoxaemic horses

open access: yesEquine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Dexmedetomidine infusions are beneficial in anaesthetised endotoxaemic horses when administered concurrent to endotoxin, but post‐conditioning effects are unknown. Objectives To evaluate whether a dexmedetomidine infusion is beneficial in horses administered Escherichia coli O55:B5 lipopolysaccharides (LPS) endotoxin prior to ...
Sera Lee   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Knowledge, attitudes and practices concerning catheter‐associated urinary tract infection amongst healthcare workers: a mixed methods systematic review

open access: yesNursing Open, 2023
Aim To evaluate healthcare workers' knowledge, attitudes and practices level of prevention and management of catheter‐associated urinary tract infection. Design A mixed‐methods systematic review.
Aoli Huang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Laser neoureterocystostomy to treat ectopic ureters

open access: yesEquine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Ureteral ectopia is an uncommon but clinically important congenital abnormality in horses. If left untreated, it can lead to persistent dermatitis, urinary tract infections, and failure to thrive. Surgical correction is necessary, but traditional approaches have produced mixed results with high morbidity.
Caitlin Smith, Eric J. Parente
wiley   +1 more source

Nurses’ Knowledge and practices regarding Care Bundle of Infection Associated with Indwelling Urinary Catheterization for Children [PDF]

open access: yesTanta Scientific Nursing Journal
Background: Catheter Associated Urinary tract infection is one of the mostcommon complications among pediatric intensive care patients. The bestpreventive measures involve avoiding unnecessary catheterization and removingcatheters as soon as possible ...
Samah Sabah, Rahma Bahgat, Amal Younis
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of treatment pathways for isolated mesh associated pain syndrome (I‐MAPS) secondary to pelvic mesh devices for stress urinary incontinence (SUI)

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The aim of this retrospective observational cohort study was to compare the outcome of surgical, combined and non‐surgical pathways of isolated mesh associated pain syndrome (I‐MAPS) following insertion of a single continence tape. Methods Women with a single continence tape who experienced I‐MAPS accessing the service between 2018 ...
Hawra Badri   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characteristics of ascitic fluid and diagnosis of bacterial peritonitis in malignant ascites: An observational study

open access: yesJournal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Bacterial peritonitis in patients with malignant ascites (BP‐MA) is an understudied, high‐mortality condition. While ascitic polymorphonuclear (PMN) cell count ≥ 250 cells/mm3 defines the diagnosis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in patients with cirrhosis, an ascitic fluid parameter for the diagnosis of BP‐MA has not ...
Mark M. Kelly   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Urine diagnostics in paediatric intestinal failure: A prospective cohort study of alternative sampling methods

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Regular monitoring of urinary electrolyte excretion and kidney function is essential in children with intestinal failure (IF) receiving long‐term parenteral nutrition (PN). This study evaluated alternative urine sampling methods against 24‐h urine collection (UC) and assessed the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and renal ...
Anna Sakaeva   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sustained reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infections using multi-faceted strategies led by champions: A quality improvement initiative.

open access: yes, 2021
We reviewed the sustainability of a multifaceted intervention on catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) in 3 intensive care units. During the 4-year postintervention period, we observed reductions in urine culture rates (from 80.9 to 47.5 ...
Smith, Becky A   +13 more
core   +1 more source

Urinary catheterization from benefits to hapless situations and a call for preventive measures

open access: yesJournal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2016
Catheter-associated complications are common, expensive, and often preventable by reducing unnecessary catheter usage. These complications range from most common nosocomial infection to uncommon conditions such as urethral diverticula and ischemic ...
Gunjan Garg   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Staged Bilateral Magnetic Resonance‐Guided Focused Ultrasound for Treating Essential Tremor: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesMovement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Unilateral magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) thalamotomy reduces tremor in essential tremor, yet disability often persists on the untreated side. The added benefit and safety of a staged contralateral lesion remain uncertain.
Nima Norbu Sherpa   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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