Survival after postoperative morbidity: a longitudinal observational cohort study. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Previous studies have suggested that there may be long-term harm associated with postoperative complications. Uncertainty exists however, because of the need for risk adjustment and inconsistent definitions of postoperative morbidity. METHODS:
Harris, S +14 more
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Goal-directed haemodynamic therapy during elective total hip arthroplasty under regional anaesthesia. [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Total hip replacement is one of the most commonly performed major orthopaedic operations. Goal-directed therapy (GDT) using haemodynamic monitoring has previously demonstrated outcome benefits in high-risk surgical patients under general ...
Michele Divella +20 more
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Acute fatty liver disease in full-term pregnancy: a case report and review of the literature
Background Cases of acute fatty liver of pregnancy are extremely rare but represent a serious complication as a life-threatening condition for both the mother and newborn in late-term pregnancy.
Phuc Nhon Nguyen, Quang Nhat Ho
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Esophagectomy remains being a surgical procedure with a high morbidity and mortality rate. Therefore, prehabilitation, defined as the group of interventions performed on the patient in the preoperative period to improve their functional capacity and ...
Silvia González Santos +4 more
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This article summarized the postoperative nursing measures for a patient with perianal necrotizing fasciitis (PNF) complicated with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The given vacuum sealing drainage (VAS) was adopted for wound repair, and multi-modal nursing
LI Panpan (李盼盼) +1 more
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Analysis of Home Care Supports Funded by the HSE 2008–2016 [PDF]
This paper seeks to summarise the situation of publicly funded home care over the period 2008- 2016. Of particular interest is the overall change to the level of resources being directed to home care in the 2016 HSE Service Plan, in particular the actual
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Postoperative IOP prophylaxis practice following uncomplicated cataract surgery: a UK-wide consultant survey [PDF]
Background In order to minimise postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) rise, after routine uncomplicated cataract surgery, prophylaxis may be adopted.
Dhillon, Baljean +3 more
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Inhalation sedation for postoperative patients in the intensive care unit: initial sevoflurane concentration and comparison of opioid use with propofol sedation [PDF]
Background: Although the use of volatile sedatives in the intensive care unit (ICU) is increasing in Europe, it remains infrequent in Asia. Therefore, there are no clinical guidelines available. This study investigates the proper initial concentration of
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Background Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) accounts for 9–27% of all strokes worldwide and is associated with high mortality and disability. The main causes include vascular malformations, small- and large-vessel angiopathies, and coagulation ...
Gianluigi Morello +30 more
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A Prospective Randomized Study for Postoperative Pain Relief of Lower Extremity Fractures: Efficacy of Intrathecal Morphine Administration [PDF]
2010-08Systemic opioids are known to be effective for controlling postoperative pain. Intrathecal morphine administration can be performed in a simple manner concurrently with spinal anesthesia.
Terashima, Teruo +6 more
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