Evaluation and Management of Sleep Disorders in the Hand Surgery Patient. [PDF]
, 2016 Despite posing a significant public health threat, sleep disorders remain poorly understood and often underdiagnosed and mismanaged. Although sleep disorders are seemingly unrelated, hand surgeons should be mindful of these because numerous conditions of
Gaspar, Michael P. +4 more
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Trauma and acute care surgeons report prescribing less opioids over time. [PDF]
, 2019 IntroductionConfronted with the opioid epidemic, surgeons must play a larger role to reduce risk of opioid abuse while managing acute pain. Having a better understanding of the beliefs and practices of trauma and acute care surgeons regarding discharge ...
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The Only Eye Study (OnES): a qualitative study of surgeon experiences of only eye surgery and recommendations for patient safety [PDF]
, 2019 OBJECTIVE: Performing surgery on patients with only one seeing-eye, where complications may result in catastrophic vision loss, presents unique challenges for the ophthalmic care team.
Crabb, D. P. +5 more
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Current State-of-the Art of Anal Fistula Surgery in Germany [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research, 2023 Surgery for anal fistulas and abscesses is as old as humankind. Procedures were performed more than 2000 years ago, described in ancient manuscripts. In modern times, anal fistulas remain a significant issue for colorectal surgeons. Only surgery can heal
Johannes Jongen, Faramarz Pakravan
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Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2023 Background: Lower back pain (LBP) is the most common form of musculoskeletal disorder and a crucial occupational issue among healthcare professionals that peaks among surgeons.
Asim A. Aldaheri +2 more
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Quality of work life among surgeons and its association with musculoskeletal complaints
Cogent Psychology, 2021 Quality of Work Life (QWL) can affect health and safety of individuals. The aim of the present study was to evaluate QWL among surgeons and investigate its association with musculoskeletal complaints.
Fakhradin Ghasemi +3 more
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Emergency surgery and Limitation of therapeutic effort in relation to neurologic deterioration in elderly patients – a survey of European surgeons [PDF]
, 2017 Background. In emergency surgery, a very heterogeneous approach is required in the decision making process, especially when considering the patient’s postoperative quality of life as well as medical, ethical, and legal factors.
Casas, Isidro M. +5 more
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Front of neck access: A survey among anesthetists and surgeons
Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2017 Background and Aims: Emergency front of neck access (FONA) is the final step in a Can't Intubate–Can't Oxygenate (CICO) scenario. In view of maintaining simplicity and promoting standardized training, the 2015 Difficult Airway Society guidelines ...
Cyprian Mendonca +7 more
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Z-plasty in the treatment of unilateral cleft lip: review of its history [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2023 The study reviews the use of Z-plasty in the cheiloplasty techniques used to treat unilateral cleft lip. It highlights the contribution of Brazilian authors, especially that of Perseu Lemos.
Sergio Carreirão +3 more
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