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Novel methodology to quantify dehydration in head and neck cancer radiotherapy using DIXON MRI
Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients are at risk of weight change, due to inadequate nutrition intake or dehydration, when receiving radiotherapy (RT). 4This study aimed to develop methodology to measure water content changes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the head and neck region over the course of RT.
Sophie Duncan+8 more
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Pencil‐beam scanning proton therapy for the treatment of glomus jugulare tumours
The rare locally destructive glomus jugulare tumours could be treated using pencil‐beam scanning proton therapy (an alternative to surgery). Proton therapy provides good local control and acceptable toxicity. This paper reports treatment outcomes, acute and early late toxicities of 12 patients with glomus jugulare tumours.
Jiří Kubeš+13 more
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Background The best ventilation mode that suits with LMAs is still unclear. In this study, we investigated the ventilatory performance of Baska masks in patients who underwent elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anaesthesia and ...
Amani H. Abdel-Wahab, Radwan A. Torky
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Comparison of two supraglottic airway devices on postoperative sore throat in children: a prospective randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Background and objective: Sore throat is well recognized complaint after receiving general anesthesia. This study is conducted to compare the severity and frequency of postoperative sore throat in children undergoing elective surgery, following the use ...
Malika Hameed+2 more
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Clinical efficacy of the classic laryngeal mask airway in elderly patients: a comparison with young adult patients [PDF]
BackgroundThe elderly have been reported to show anatomical and physiologic changes in the upper airway, which might affect the supraglottic airway (SGA) performance in geriatric populations.
Eun Mi Kim+5 more
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Background Hyperinflation of laryngeal mask cuffs may carry the risk of airway complications. The manufacturer recommends inflating cuff until the intracuff pressure reaches 60 cmH2O, or inflate with the volume of air to not exceed the maximum ...
Narut Ruananukun+3 more
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Comparison of blind intubation through supraglottic devices and direct laryngoscopy by novices: a simulation manikin study [PDF]
Objective This study aimed to compare intubation performance between blind intubation through supraglottic airway devices and direct laryngoscopy by novices under manikin simulation.
Young Yong Kim+8 more
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A comparison of i-gel™ and Laryngeal Mask Airway Supreme™ during general anesthesia in infants [PDF]
BackgroundThe i-gel™ (i-gel) and Laryngeal Mask Airway Supreme™ (LMA Supreme) have been safely used in children. We compared the airway performance of the i-gel and LMA Supreme in infants undergoing general anesthesia.MethodsSixty infants with American ...
Yoon Chan Lee+4 more
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Background and Aims: Baska Mask, a newly designed third-generation supraglottic device, has a sump where the pharyngeal secretions can collect and be suctioned out continuously.
H Priya+4 more
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