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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy – a simple solution to a complex problem
Studia Medyczne, 2016 Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) was performed for the first time in the world on 12 June 1979. At present, the method of using gastrostomy has almost entirely superseded classical methods, which is related with its simplicity, lower costs, lack
Przemysław Wolak +2 more
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JA Clinical Reports, 2020 Background Pulmonary aspiration under anaesthesia is a feared complication. It is likely that the incidence of aspiration occurring during procedural sedation is underreported; although rare, fatalities do occur. The supine position increases the risk of
Jun D. Parker
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A Case Report of Angioedema and Anaphylactic Shock Induced by Ingestion of Polyethylene Glycol [PDF]
, 2020 Introduction: We report one of few documented cases of a severe anaphylactic reaction with angioedema to polyethylene glycol (PEG).Case Report: The patient presented 30 minutes after onset of his symptoms and quickly developed hypoxia and hypotension ...
Osborn, Lesley, Rossi, Amy
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Antimicrobial effects of chlorhexidine, matrica drop mouthwash (chamomile extract), and normal saline on hospitalized patients with endotracheal tubes [PDF]
, 2016 Background: The functions and use of mouthwashes are variable depending on their type. Oral care in patients with endotracheal tubes is important to prevent side effects such as pneumonia.
Azimi, M, Jouybari, L., Sanagoo, A
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Predictive factors affecting cecal intubation failure in colonoscopy trainees
BMC Medical Education, 2013 Background Successful cecal intubation (SCI) is not only a quality indicator but also an important marker in a colonoscopy trainee’s progress. We conducted this study to determine factors predicting SCI in colonoscopy trainees, and to compare these ...
Park Hong-Jun +6 more
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Efficacy of Prucalopride in bowel cleansing before colonoscopy. Results of a pilot study [PDF]
, 2017 Colonoscopy is a crucial diagnostic instrument for colorectal cancer screening and an adequate bowel preparation is definitely decisive for the success of the procedure.
Antonelli, Giulio +4 more
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Indications and practical approach to non-invasive ventilation in acute heart failure [PDF]
, 2017 In acute heart failure (AHF) syndromes significant respiratory failure (RF) is essentially seen in patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema (ACPE) or cardiogenic shock (CS).
Bueno, Hector +24 more
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Florence Nightingale Journal of NursingAIM: The natural aging process, aggravated by the presence of disease and other factors, makes olde adults more susceptible to the need for nutritional therapy.
Roberta Maria de Pina Pereira +5 more
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Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 2021 Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors (GINETs) (also known as “carcinoids”) are rare tumors with reported incidence of up to 6.98 per 100,000 which has increased significantly due to the increased detection on imaging and endoscopy.
Ali Zakaria +6 more
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Hyperparathyroidism Presenting as Acute Pancreatitis: Case Report of Mortality [PDF]
, 2020 Background: Acute pancreatitis may be caused by a myriad of factors, hypercalcemia secondary to hyperparathyroidism, albeit is a rare cause of acute pancreatitis but not unheard of.
Gillani, M. M. (Muhammad) +1 more
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