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This is the edited transcript of a Witness Seminar held at the Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine,in London, on 9 February 1999. First published by the Wellcome Trust, 2000.
Christie, DA, Tansey, EM
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Summary An 11‐year‐old, female, spayed chihuahua was diagnosed with septic bile peritonitis secondary to gall bladder rupture. Surgical treatment consisted of cholecystectomy, placement of an abdominal drain and an oesophagostomy tube. The dog developed aspiration pneumonia alongside a recurrent bile peritonitis postoperatively.
Lydia Tan Yi Shean, Phil H. Franklin
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Integumentary fibrosarcoma in a free‐living swan (Cygnus olor): Medical and welfare considerations
Abstract A 10‐kg adult male mute swan (Cygnus olor) of unknown age was admitted for investigations of two large ventral masses overlying the keel bone, which were discharging purulent material. The masses measured 8.9 × 2.1 cm and 4.2 × 3.2 cm. Empirical treatment with non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs and antimicrobials was instigated.
Rachael Amy McKinney, Katherine Hughes
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National endoscopy data show that FIT‐based triage clearly outperforms symptom‐based referral for colorectal cancer risk stratification. FIT ≥ 10 identifies high‐risk symptomatic patients, while FIT < 10 confers very low cancer risk, supporting FIT as the primary tool for prioritising colonoscopy in symptomatic pathways.
David Beaton +4 more
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ABSTRACT Background In Japan, no standardised, evidence‐based oral care protocol independent of chlorhexidine (CHX) exists, despite its importance in preventing ventilator‐associated pneumonia (VAP) and post‐extubation dysphagia (PED) among mechanically ventilated patients.
Akira Sato, Yoshiko Sasaki, Yoko Imazu
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ABSTRACT Background Verification of correct gastric tube placement is a major patient safety issue. Guidelines recommend different procedures. Aim To evaluate international guidelines for verifying correct gastric tube placement in adult hospitalised patients, identifying recommended practices and methodological quality.
Cornelius Baving +4 more
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Clinical Care Interaction and Patient Sleep in the Intensive Care Unit: A Secondary Data Analysis
ABSTRACT Background Sleep is a fundamental biophysiological requirement, essential for both physiological and psychological health. Patients admitted to intensive care are vulnerable to sleep disturbances due to continuous monitoring and the intensity of care provided.
Aliya Islam, Lori Delaney
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Do we underestimate capsule endoscopy in the upper gastrointestinal tract? [PDF]
Göke, B., Schafer, C.
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ABSTRACT Background Postpyloric nasoenteric feeding reduces feeding intolerance and is recommended for critically ill patients. However, reliable confirmation of tip location remains challenging. Although radiography is the pre‐feeding gold standard, repeated use of radiography during insertion is impractical in resource‐limited intensive care units ...
Qianhui Yu +5 more
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