Efficacy of Portable Ultrasonography for Early Detection of Pneumothorax Following Lung Biopsy [PDF]
Tuberculosis and Respiratory DiseasesBackground Pneumothorax is a notable complication of lung biopsy, and its early detection is crucial. This study aimed to compare the sensitivities of handheld portable lung ultrasonography and chest radiography in identifying early pneumothorax post ...
Won Gun Kwack +9 more
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‘Twiddling’ of the pacemaker resulting in lead dislodgement [PDF]
, 2009 Twiddler’s syndrome is a rare condition in which patient manipulation of the pulse generator within its pocket may result in coiling of the lead and lead dislodgement, thereby causing pacemaker malfunction.
Cassar DeMarco, Daniela +1 more
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Pulmonary outcomes following specialized respiratory management for acute cervical spinal cord injury: a retrospective analysis. [PDF]
, 2017 Study designRetrospective analysis.ObjectivesTo identify multivariate interactions of respiratory function that are sensitive to spinal cord injury level and pharmacological treatment to promote strategies that increase successful liberation from ...
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Lung ultrasound: a valid help in the differential diagnosis between pneumothorax and pulmonary blebs
Emergency Care Journal, 2013 Spontaneous pneumothorax is a relatively common disease but its radiological diagnosis can be difficult because of the insufficient sensitivity of chest X-rays. This is even more so when bullous emphysema and acute pneumothorax co-exist.
Francesca Sandionigi +3 more
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Dynamic confidence during simulated clinical tasks [PDF]
, 2005 Objective: Doctors' confidence in their actions is important for clinical performance. While static confidence has been widely studied, no study has examined how confidence changes dynamically during clinical tasks.
Blagrove, M., Byrne, A., McDougall, S.
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Spontaneous Lung Herniation Leading to Extensive Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumothorax, Pneumomediastinum, and Pneumopericardium. [PDF]
, 2018 Spontaneous lung herniation is a rare phenomenon in which the lung parenchyma along with the pleural membranes protrudes outside their usual boundaries and can lead to a wide variety of complications.
Ghani, Ali R. +4 more
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Penetrating injuries in dogs and cats: a study of 16 cases [PDF]
, 2008 The objective of this retrospective study was to assess radiographical and surgical findings, surgical management and outcome of penetrating injuries in dogs and cats by evaluating patient records.
De Rooster, Hilde +3 more
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Catamenial pneumothorax: A case report
Radiology Case ReportsCatamenial pneumothorax is defined as spontaneous, recurrent pneumothorax occurring in women of reproductive age and associated with the menstrual cycle.
Luong Ngoc Trung, MD +3 more
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Influence of Long-term Cytotoxic Chemotherapy on the Condition of Peripheral Venous Channel [PDF]
, 2017 The necessity of long-term venous access in cancer patients appears at frequent and long-term courses of cytotoxic therapy. Peripheral veins of forearms are most often used for these aims. The conditions of peripheral venous channel in 32 cancer patients,
Tkachuk, T. (Tetiana)
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A simplified technique for the treatment of simple pleural effusions [PDF]
, 1987 This technique for the drainage of simple pleural effusions is simple, safe and effective. It requires little more skill than the ability to perform a thoracentesis or central venous line placement.
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