Learning curves for three specific procedures by anesthesiology residents using the learning curve cumulative sum (LC-CUSUM) test [PDF]
BackgroundThe learning curve cumulative sum (LC-CUSUM) test is an innovative tool that allows quantitative monitoring of individual medical performance during the learning process by determining when a predefined acceptable level of performance is ...
Gregoire Weil +3 more
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Circulation first – the time has come to question the sequencing of care in the ABCs of trauma; an American Association for the Surgery of Trauma multicenter trial [PDF]
Background The traditional sequence of trauma care: Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC) has been practiced for many years. It became the standard of care despite the lack of scientific evidence.
AAST Multi-Institutional Trials Committee +19 more
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A novel autonomous robotic colonoscopy is introduced through supervised learning approaches. The proposed system consists of 3 degrees of freedom motorized colonoscope with an integrated navigation module that can infer a target steering point and collision probability.
Bohyun Hwang +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Background and Aims: BlockbusterTM laryngeal mask (LM), a newer supraglottic airway device, is claimed to be an efficient conduit for blind tracheal intubation. It comes with a specialized Blockbuster tube.
Ranju Singh, Revathy Nair, Pooja Singh
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The prevalence of hypotension and hypoxaemia in the prehospital setting of traumatic brain injury in Johannesburg, Gauteng [PDF]
Includes abstract.
Stassen, Willem
core
Soft Artificial Ciliary Brush with Integrated Haptic Feedback for Efficient Airway Mucus Cleaning
A fundamental mucus cleaning mechanism is reported, which utilizes both artificial cilia mechanical sweeping and suction‐based mucus cleaning. A novel haptic feedback interface for the artificial cilia provides touch feedback on tissue contact, enhancing operator control and safety.
Zhongming Lyu +7 more
wiley +1 more source
(1) Background: Ground Emergency Medical Services in Hungary are provided by the National Ambulance Service. Paramedics, physicians, and specialists in this service are competent in performing endotracheal intubation (ETI) on patients.
Béla Burány +5 more
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Comparing Two Surgical Outcomes: Minithoracotomy or Full Sternotomy in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery [PDF]
Cardiovascular diseases and heart-related conditions can be life-threatening; however, some cardiovascular conditions can be managed with open heart surgery.
Badrkhani, Shirin
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Recommendations for the management of MPS IVA: systematic evidence- and consensus-based guidance. [PDF]
IntroductionMucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) IVA or Morquio A syndrome is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder (LSD) caused by deficiency of the N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase (GALNS) enzyme, which impairs lysosomal degradation of keratan ...
Akyol, Mehmet Umut +30 more
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ABSTRACT Cytosolic phosphoenoylpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK‐C) is an essential, rate‐limiting enzyme in the gluconeogenesis pathway. PEPCK‐C deficiency presents with hypoglycaemia, hyperlactataemia and hepatopathy, and was first reported in association with bi‐allelic PCK1 variants in 2014.
Isaac Bernhardt +9 more
wiley +1 more source

