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Kappa angles in different positions in patients with myopia during LASIK [PDF]

open access: yesInternational Journal of Ophthalmology, 2016
AIM: To investigate the difference in kappa angle between sitting and supine positions during laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). METHODS: A retrospective study was performed on 395 eyes from 215 patients with myopia that received LASIK. Low,
Hui Qi   +4 more
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Postural Effect on Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Sitting Versus Supine [PDF]

open access: yesSleep Medicine Research, 2022
Postural effects on breathing are evident in most patients with obstructive sleep apnea. However, the impact varies depending on an individual’s habitual sleeping position. Here, an age 40 obese male with typical sleep apnea symptoms is presented. He had
Ki-Hwan Ji
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A left lateral body position increases pulmonary vein stress in healthy humans

open access: yesPhysiological Reports, 2021
Pulmonary vein (PV) stretch is proarrhythmic for atrial fibrillation (AF). AF patients often report that a left lateral (LL) body position can trigger arrhythmia symptoms.
Lisa A. Gottlieb   +9 more
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on Supine vs. Nonsupine Endotracheal Intubation

open access: yesCritical Care Research and Practice, 2023
Background. This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed to compare the safety and efficacy of supine vs. nonsupine positions during intubation. Methods.
Chriselyn F. Palma   +7 more
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The supine position for elbow surgery [PDF]

open access: yesAnnals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2012
It is not possible to turn patients who have spinal injuries, unstable pelvic injuries requiring an external fixator and polytrauma patients prior to spinal clearance. We describe a simple technique to overcome these problems while maintaining the access required for emergent and elective elbow surgery.
Wijeratna, MD   +2 more
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Supine Hypotension Syndrome pada Kehamilan

open access: yesMajalah Kedokteran Bandung, 2015
Supine hypotension syndrome (SHS) can occur starting from the second trimester of pregnancy and is defined as a reduction of systolic blood pressure of ≥30% in the supine position compared to lateral position.
Dewi Yulianti Bisri   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Why do women assume a supine position when giving birth? The perceptions and experiences of postnatal mothers and nurse-midwives in Tanzania

open access: yesBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2020
Background Before the advent of Western medicine in Tanzania, women gave birth in an upright position either by sitting, squatting or kneeling. Birthing women would hold ropes or trees as a way of gaining strength and stability in order to push the baby ...
Lilian Teddy Mselle, Lucia Eustace
doaj   +1 more source

Interobserver Variability of Target Volumes Delineated in the Supine and Prone Positions Based on Computed Tomography Images for External-Beam Partial Breast Irradiation After Breast-Conserving Surgery: A Comparative Study

open access: yesFrontiers in Oncology, 2020
Background: Although the supine position remains the dominant position for external-beam partial breast irradiation (EB-PBI), the advantages of administering EB-PBI in the prone position have been recognized.
Ting Yu   +10 more
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Effect of Position Priority on Physiological Variables in Preterm Newborns Receiving Respiratory Support: Randomized Controlled Trial

open access: yesBezmiâlem Science, 2022
Objective:This study was designed to evaluate the effect of supine and prone position priority on oxygen saturation and heart rate in preterm newborns receiving respiratory support.Methods:This was a randomized controlled study. Preterm newborns who were
Sultan BEŞİKTAŞ, Emine EFE
doaj   +1 more source

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair in Supine Position [PDF]

open access: yesArthroscopy Techniques, 2021
Considering shoulder arthroscopy, lateral decubitus and beach chair are the 2 main employed positionings of the patient. Each include advantages and disadvantages. In our center, we perform all shoulder arthroscopy with the patient in supine position. The aim of this work is to present a stepwise approach of the accomplishment of a rotator cuff repair ...
Victor Housset   +2 more
openaire   +4 more sources

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