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Peritoneal dialysis care during the COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand. [PDF]

Bull World Health Organ, 2022
Kanjanabuch T, Pongpirul K.
europepmc   +1 more source

Mortality after broad‐ versus narrow‐spectrum antibiotic treatment for patients with nursing and healthcare‐associated pneumonia: A nationwide retrospective cohort study

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Nursing and healthcare‐associated pneumonia (NHCAP) is defined as pneumonia occurring in individuals with frequent healthcare contact, such as residents of care facilities or patients with impaired activities of daily living. The effectiveness of broad‐spectrum antibiotics in treating NHCAP remains unclear.
Jumpei Taniguchi, Shotaro Aso, Hiroki Matsui, Kiyohide Fushimi, Hideo Yasunaga   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

[The position of children in the pandemic and the role of COVID-19 in their lives]. [PDF]

Nephrol Ther, 2021
Zaloszyc A, Tsimaratos M.
europepmc   +1 more source

Guidelines for replacement of a balloon gastrostomy tube in infants and pediatric patients: The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Balloon gastrostomy tube (BGT) placements are increasing due to their ability to facilitate care of medically complex children. Management for routine and nonroutine tube replacement, including verification of proper replacement, lacks standardization, varying widely among different institutions and settings.
Beth Lyman, Loren Berman, Kathleen Carr, Cailin Frank, Peggi Guenter, Rachel Kassel, Janet Kimble, Carol McGinnis, Silvana Oppedisano, Elizabeth A. Paton, Gina Rempel, Derek S. Wakeman, David D. Church, Jacob T. Mey, Sarah Peterson, Liam McKeever   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Otologic Surgery Risk Prediction: Risk Analysis Index‐Administrative Versus Modified Frailty Index‐5

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
In a national cohort of 2862 patients undergoing otologic surgery, the risk analysis index‐administrative (RAI‐A) outperformed the modified frailty index‐5 (mFI‐5) in predicting key 30‐day postoperative outcomes, including mortality, complications, surgical site infection, extended length of stay, and nonhome discharge.
Akshay Warrier, Nicole Kim, Ryan Bartholomew, Liliya Benchetrit, Daniel J. Lee   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Environmental Scan and Evaluation of Home Dialysis Quality Indicators Currently Used in Canada. [PDF]

Can J Kidney Health Dis, 2020
Dubrofsky L, Ibrahim A, Tennankore K, Poinen K, Shah S, Silver SA.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Risk Analysis Index Versus mFI‐5 for Predicting Outcomes After Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This retrospective database study of 2129 adults undergoing uvulopalatopharyngoplasty compared the risk analysis index (RAI) with the modified 5‐item frailty index (mFI‐5) for predicting 30‐day postoperative outcomes and found that frailty was associated with worse morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, non‐home discharge, and mortality.
Akshay Warrier, Ariana Shaari, Aman M. Patel, Christian Bowers, Kenneth Yan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease and access to palliative care: Retrospective cohort study in primary care. [PDF]

Can Fam Physician
Tam-Tham H, Perri GA, Freedman A.
europepmc   +1 more source

Community-Based Dialysis in Saskatchewan First Nations: A Grassroots Approach to Gaining Insight and Perspective From First Nations Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease. [PDF]

Can J Kidney Health Dis, 2020
Richels L, Sutherland W, Prettyshield K, Kappel J, McCarron M, Richardson B.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source