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Direct Versus Video Laryngoscopy for Intubating Adult Patients with Gastrointestinal Bleeding [PDF]

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2015
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, Jason Crofts, Ron M. Walls, Calvin A. Brown III   +3 more
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Removal of Knotted Nasogastric Tube: A Literature Review and Lessons From Our Case [PDF]

Journal of Rhinology, 2021
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, In Gyu Hwang, Hyun Jin Min   +2 more
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Use of abdominal compression device in colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

Clinical Endoscopy, 2023
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, Ahmed Mustafa Rashid, Syed Sarmad Javaid, Ahmed Kamal Siddiqi, Adnan Zafar, Arsalan Zafar Iqbal, Jagpal Singh Klair, Rajesh Krishnamoorthi   +7 more
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Comparison of different anesthesia method-induced endotracheal intubation in endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of acute massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage

Zhongguo linchuang yanjiu, 2022
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, ZHU De-chong, FAN Zhi-ning, ZHOU Su-li   +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]

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Journal, 2020
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, Sayyed Majid Sadrzadeh, Elnaz Vafadar-Moradi, Hamid Zamani moghadam, Sanaz Javdani   +4 more
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Aberrant right subclavian artery-esophageal fistula: massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage secondary to prolonged intubation

Revista Brasileira de Anestesiologia, 2016
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, Margarida Anastácio, Anabela Marques   +2 more
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Techniques for percutaneous transesophageal gastrotubing

International Journal of Gastrointestinal Intervention, 2021
Percutaneous transesophageal gastrotubing (PTEG) procedure was developed in Japan as an alternative access route into the gastrointestinal tract, and it has been performed for patients in whom percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy would be technically ...
Yozo Sato, Shohei Chatani, Takaaki Hasegawa, Shinichi Murata, Yoshitaka Inaba   +4 more
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Twelve years of experience in the treatment of newborns with intrauterine gastrointestinal perforation

The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 2023
Background. Meconium peritonitis occurs when meconium leaks into the peritoneal cavity as a result of intrauterine gastrointestinal perforation. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the results of newborn patients who were followed and treated due ...
Olga Devrim Ayvaz, Sabri Cansaran, Ayşenur Celayir, Muhammed Hamidullah Çakmak   +3 more
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Outcomes of Primary Anastomosis with Rectal Tube Placement in Rectosigmoid Cancer Surgery: A 10-Year Retrospective Study at Babol University Hospitals [PDF]

Studies in Multidisciplinary Medical Research
Anastomotic leakage is a significant complication following colorectal surgery, impacting patient outcomes and quality of life. This study evaluates the outcomes of primary anastomosis with rectal tube placement in rectosigmoid cancer patients.
Reza Mortazavi, Alireza Farzaneh, Shoeib Nouri, Novin Nikbakhsh, Hoda Shirafkan   +4 more
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Pulmonary aspiration during procedural sedation for colonoscopy resulting from positional change managed without oral endotracheal intubation

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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