Effect of patient positioning on anesthesiologic risk in endourological procedures [PDF]
Urology Annals, 2023 Objective: The objective is to compare supine and prone positions in terms of arterial blood gas during lithotripsy endourology procedures in different stages.
Theofanis Vrettos +7 more
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Upright patient positioning for gantry-free breast radiotherapy: feasibility tests using a robotic chair and specialised bras [PDF]
Frontiers in Oncology, 2023 For external beam radiotherapy using photons or particles, upright patient positioning on a rotating, robotic chair (a gantry-less system) could offer substantial cost savings.
Sophie Boisbouvier +5 more
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The ideal patient positioning in spine surgery: a preventive strategy [PDF]
EFORT Open Reviews, 2023 Patient positioning on the surgical table is a critical step in every spine surgery. The most common surgical positions in spine surgery are supine, prone and lateral decubitus.
Paulo Diogo Cunha +6 more
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Endotracheal intubation in patients undergoing open abdominal surgery in the lateral position: a comparison between the intubating video stylet and fiberoptic intubating bronchoscopy [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2021 Background Some situations compel anesthetists to execute endotracheal intubation in the lateral position. We compared elective endotracheal intubation in the lateral decubitus position using the video stylet (VS) device with the fiberoptic (FO ...
Amr Samir Wahdan +5 more
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Evaluation of Ultrasound-guided Pre-emptive Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Femur and Hip Fracture Surgeries: A Randomised Controlled Trial [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2022 Introduction: Spinal anaesthesia is the preferred anaesthetic technique for fractures of the hip and femur. Ultrasound-guided Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block (FICB) provides more intense analgesia which can prolong the duration of postoperative analgesia
Tomurthy Sahithi +3 more
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Impact of obesity on double-lumen endobronchial tube displacement after lateral decubitus positioning [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2023 Background Double-lumen endobronchial tube (DLT) displacement, defined as migration of the DLT > 15 mm from optimal position, may threaten patient safety.
Kyuho Lee +5 more
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Physiotherapy of patients with CNS damage as a result of a brain tumor
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2021 Rehabilitation as a process of return to fitness should take place at every stage of the disease. Stimulation to restore lost motor function should take place all day, including when lying in bed or transferring from one position to another.
Agnieszka Filarecka +3 more
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Effectiveness of Femoral Nerve Block versus Intravenous Nalbuphine in Positioning of Patients with Intertrochanteric Fractures for Spinal Anaesthesia: A Randomised Clinical Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2022 Introduction: Femoral fracture is a common entity in all age groups. It is more common in elderly, and is a painful condition. Various modalities like peripheral nerve blocks, intravenous opioids can mitigate the pain associated with it, which is ...
Amit Pradhan +2 more
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Severe brachial plexus injury after retropubic radical prostatectomy -A case report- [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2012 A 69-year-old man with prostate cancer underwent surgery for 16 h. Approximately 6 h after surgery, the patient developed severe pain and motor weakness in his right arm.
Jaegyok Song
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The Effect of Different Body Positions on Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure in Patients under Mechanical Ventilation [PDF]
Journal of Caring Sciences, 2022 Introduction: Maintaining endotracheal tube intracuff pressure (ETTICP) within an optimal range is crucial for effective ventilation and prevention of aspiration.
Amir Jalali +2 more
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