Prophylactic endotracheal intubation in critically ill patients with upper gastrointestinal bleed: A systematic review and meta‐analysis [PDF]
Background and Aim Prophylactic endotracheal intubation for airway protection prior to endoscopy for the management of severe upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is controversial.
Dipayan Chaudhuri +7 more
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Aberrant right subclavian artery-esophageal fistula is a rare but potentially fatal complication. It may be associated with procedures, such as tracheostomy and tracheal or esophageal intubation, and yields massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding ...
Elsa Oliveira +2 more
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Direct Versus Video Laryngoscopy for Intubating Adult Patients with Gastrointestinal Bleeding [PDF]
Introduction: Video laryngoscopy (VL) has been advocated for several aspects of emergency airway management; however, there are still concerns over its use in select patient populations such as those with large volume hematemesis secondary to ...
Jestin N. Carlson +3 more
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Hematemesis is associated with worse outcomes in upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a retrospective study [PDF]
Purpose: To evaluate whether hematemesis is associated with increased morbidity and mortality for upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a quaternary university hospital from January 2022 to September ...
Gabriela Caetano Lopes Martins +6 more
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Modified versus conventional intubation and early versus delayed oral intake in thyroid surgery: a 2 × 2 factorial randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Background Enhanced recovery after thyroid surgery remains variably implemented. The optimal approach to endotracheal intubation and timing of postoperative oral intake is still debated.
Juelun Wu, Yuelun Zhang, Le Shen
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography consultation after digestive tract reconstruction and risk factors for complications [PDF]
Background Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has been widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of biliary and pancreatic diseases, and its success rate and therapeutic effect are considerable, and its use in patients with ...
Yan Cheng +4 more
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Removal of Knotted Nasogastric Tube: A Literature Review and Lessons From Our Case [PDF]
Nasogastric tube placement is a common practice, and complications are rarely reported. We recently encountered and successfully managed a knotted nasogastric tube in a chronically bedridden patient. His nasal and nasopharyngeal mucosa were exceptionally
Chang Eurn Kim +2 more
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Use of abdominal compression device in colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Background/Aims Colonoscopy for screening is associated with unpleasant experiences for patients, and abdominal compression devices have been developed to minimize these problems. However, there is a paucity of data supporting the therapeutic benefits of
Yousaf Zafar +7 more
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Objective To compare the anesthetic induction effects of remifentanil alone and propofol combined with fentanyl in left lateral endotracheal intubation for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of acute massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
LI Rong-rong +3 more
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Evaluation of Tranexamic Acid Effect on Consequences of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients Referring to the Emergency Department; a Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]
Introduction: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is one of the major and emergent causes of mortality and morbidity around the world. The tranexamic acid has been raised since years ago as a therapeutic intervention.
Morteza Talebi doluee +4 more
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