Procedural Sedation in the Emergency Department – An Observational Study: Does Nil Per Os Status Matter? by Brendan Peterson, Amy S. Nowacki, Alexander Ulintz, Sharon E. Mace

“…Nil per os (nothing by mouth) (NPO) guidelines extrapolated from standards for patients undergoing elective procedures in the operating room have been applied to ED PS patients. …”
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Source-tracking ESBL-producing bacteria at the maternity ward of Mulago hospital, Uganda. by Richard Mayanja, Adrian Muwonge, Dickson Aruhomukama, Fred Ashaba Katabazi, Mudarshiru Bbuye, Edgar Kigozi, Annettee Nakimuli, Musa Sekikubo, Christine Florence Najjuka, David Patrick Kateete

“…This study aimed to investigate the source of EKE organisms for neonates in the maternity environment of a national referral hospital in Uganda, by examining the phenotypic and molecular characteristics of isolates from mothers, neonates, and maternity ward.<h4>Methods</h4>From August 2015 to August 2016, we conducted a cross-sectional study of pregnant women admitted for elective surgical delivery at Mulago hospital in Kampala, Uganda; we sampled (nose, armpit, groin) 137 pregnant women and their newborns (n = 137), as well as health workers (n = 67) and inanimate objects (n = 70 -beds, ventilator tubes, sinks, toilets, door-handles) in the maternity ward. …”
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Comparison of combined spinal-epidural versus general anesthesia with epidural catheter on postoperative quality of recovery after abdominal hysterectomy: a prospective observation... by Mehmet G. Taflan, Sevda Akdeniz, Hatice Kusderci, Kübra Arslan, Mural Ünal, Mustafa Süren, Serkan Tulgar

“…The recovery outcomes were assessed using the Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) scale. Methods This prospective, single-center observational study included 87 female patients (aged 18–75 years). …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of the oncology patient navigation program at a referral cancer center for colorectal tumor treatment by Juliana Ribeiro Silva, Camila Forni Antunes, Luiz Felipe Zani, Natalia Martinez Martos, Elaine Cordeiro Bernadon, Samuel Aguiar

“…Objective: To evaluate the financial impact and effectiveness of a navigation program in patients with colorectal tumors undergoing videolaryngoscopic rectosigmoidectomy. Material and Methods: Retrospective, case-control type study from May 2019 to December 2020 with patients 18 years-old or older; with sigmoid, retosigmoid junction or upper rectal tumors, submitted to elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy or high anterior resection with high colorectal anastomosis. …”
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Exploring the Utility of the Modified Hospitalized‐Patient One‐Year Mortality Risk Score to Trigger Referrals to Palliative Care for Inpatients With Cancer by A. Ghoshal, R. Prince, J. Downar, J. Lapenskie, S. Subramaniam, P. Wegier, L. W. Le, B. Hannon

“…The modified Hospitalized‐patient One‐year Mortality Risk (mHOMR) score uses hospital admission data to calculate the risk of death within 12 months and may be a useful tool to trigger a referral to palliative care. Methods The mHOMR tool was retrospectively applied to consecutive acute admissions to a quaternary cancer center in Toronto, Canada from March 1 to May 31, 2018. …”
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Real-Time Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Colonoscopy and the Effect of Endoscopist Experience on Polyp Detection Rates at a Tertiary Referral Center by Isaac Seow-En

“…Settings: Single tertiary referral center. Patient and Methods: Data was retrospectively analyzed from patients who underwent elective colonoscopy at Singapore General Hospital from August 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022. …”
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Perioperative analgesic efficacy of quadratus lumborum block versus transversus abdominis plane block in dogs undergoing laparoscopic ovariectomy: a prospective randomized clinical... by Eleonora Fumanelli, Giorgia Cocca, Giorgia Giannetti, Marianna Parabella, Roberto Rabozzi, Diego Sarotti

“…IntroductionThis prospective randomized study (protocol number 0156185) aims to evaluate the perioperative analgesic efficacy of quadratus lumborum block (QLB) versus transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) in dogs undergoing elective laparoscopic ovariectomy.Materials and methodsDogs premedicated with methadone (0.2 mg/kg IV), inducted with propofol and maintained under general anesthesia with isoflurane were randomized into 3 groups. …”
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Cefazolin versus placebo for surgical antibiotic prophylaxis in low-risk cesarean delivery: a feasibility blinded randomized controlled trial by Victoria A. Eley, Severine Navarro, Elizabeth Martin, Akwasi Amoako, Gunter Hartel, Christine Woods, Yan Lu, Jeffrey Lipman, Jason Roberts, Mimi Tang, Leonie Callaway

“…In this feasibility blinded randomized controlled trial we aimed to test research processes in low-risk women receiving cefazolin or placebo prior to elective cesarean delivery. Methods The trial was prospectively registered (ACTRN12619001705178). …”
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Driving pressure-guided dynamic PEEP titration reduces atelectasis and improves oxygenation in pediatric laparoscopy: a randomized trial on personalized ventilation strategies by Ling-hui Guo, Jian-gang Li, Ming Zhang, Ji-lin Wu, Chao Xie, Yue Lu, Na Li, Bo Feng, Li-ming Cheng

“…This study evaluated whether dynamic PEEP adjustment reduces atelectasis and improves oxygenation. Methods Children at moderate or high risk of PPCs undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery were randomized into two groups. …”
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Diagnostic performance of a doppler radar-based sleep apnoea testing device by Jonathan Röcken, Andrei M. Darie, Leticia Grize, Claire Ellen Dexter, Matthias J. Herrmann, Kathleen Jahn, Werner Strobel, Michael Tamm, Daiana Stolz

“…We evaluated the diagnostic performance of a Doppler radar technology based, contactless sleep apnoea testing device (CSATD) in a cohort of patients with a clinically increased risk of OSA. Methods Monocentric prospective study. Sleep monitoring with the CSATD SleepizOne + without pulse oximetry (Sleepiz AG, Switzerland) was performed simultaneously with elective inpatient PSG. …”
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The effect of 360° virtual reality-based education on preoperative anxiety and hemodynamic parameters in patients undergoing primary brain tumor surgery by Eva Yulianti, I Kariasa, Dikha Kurnia, Enny Mulyatsih

“…By allowing patients to virtually engage with the surgical environment, VR can enhance familiarity and reduce anxiety.Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of 360° VR-based education on preoperative anxiety levels and hemodynamic parameters in patients undergoing primary brain tumor surgery.Methods: A interventional study was conducted with consecutive sampling to recruit patients aged 18–65 years, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) 1, 2, and 3, without visual, auditory, reading, psychiatric disorders, or drug dependence. …”
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Preoperative cognitive training for the prevention of postoperative delirium and cognitive dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ka To Lau, Lok Ching Sandra Chiu, Janet Shuk Yan Fong, Albert Kam Ming Chan, Kwok Ming Ho, Anna Lee

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis determined whether preoperative cognitive training could reduce POD and POCD in patients undergoing elective surgery. Methods Eligible randomized controlled trials were identified from CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL databases from inception to April 30, 2024. …”
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Protocol for a multicentre, prospective observational cohort study in Japan: association among hospital-acquired disability, regular exercise and long-term care dependency in older... by Tetsuya Takahashi, Kentaro Iwata, Hidetaka Watanabe, Masayuki Tahara, Masakazu Saitoh, Tomoyuki Morisawa, Akihiro Sakuyama, Koji Sakurada, Yusuke Hanafusa, Yusuke Ochi, Go Takamura, Akira Minei

“…Therefore, we will conduct a multicentre, prospective cohort study to (1) examine the effect of hospital-acquired disability on long-term functional decline and long-term care dependency and (2) investigate the favourable effect of postoperative regular exercise on long-term functional decline and long-term care dependency in older patients after cardiac surgery.Methods and analysis We designed a prospective, multicentre cohort study to enrol older patients aged≥65 years undergoing elective coronary artery bypass graft or valve surgery. …”
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Maternal postpartum infection risk following induction of labor: A Danish national cohort study by Sidsel Hogh‐Poulsen, Sif Emilie Carlsen, Jane M. Bendix, Tine D. Clausen, Ellen C. L. Lokkegaard, Paul Vignir Bryde Axelsson

“…Our objective was to investigate the association between induction of labor and risk of maternal postpartum infection and to identify potential risk factors for infection. Material and Methods In a nationwide cohort study, all deliveries with live‐born singletons from January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2017 (n = 546 864) were included. …”
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Inflammatory Monocytes Are Rapidly Recruited to the Post-Ischaemic Liver in Patients Undergoing Liver Transplantation and Cytokines Associated with Their Activation Correlate with... by Francis P. Robertson, Antonia O. Cuff, Victoria Male, Graham P. Wright, Laura J. Pallett, Barry J. Fuller, Brian R. Davidson

“…CD4+ T cells have been shown to play a key role in murine models; however, there is currently a lack of data that support their role in human patients. <i>Methods:</i> Data on clinical outcomes and complications were documented prospectively in 28 patients undergoing first elective liver transplant surgery. …”
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Decreased femoral fracture load after cephalomedullary nail removal: a biomechanical ex vivo study by Gilbert M. Schwarz, Alexander Synek, Stephanie Huber, Jochen G. Hofstaetter, Dieter Pahr, Andreas Reisinger, Sylvia Nürnberger, Lena Hirtler

“…The aim of this biomechanical ex vivo study was to evaluate the initial postoperative failure load after hardware removal of specimens, which received cephalomedullary nails during their lifetime. Methods: A total of 20 specimens of voluntary body donors were included in this study. …”
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Comparing Analgesic Regimen Effectiveness and Safety after Surgery (CARES): protocol for a pragmatic, international multicentre randomised trial by Yi Li, Mark C Bicket, Jennifer F Waljee, Simon Haroutounian, Karim Shiraz Ladha, Duminda Nalaka Wijeysundera, Kellie McFarlin, Mary Neff, Rachel L McDuffie, Chad Brummet

“…In addition, critical gaps in evidence exist regarding how opioids and NSAIDs compare as analgesic regimens after surgery.Methods and analysis The Comparing Analgesic Regimen Effectiveness and Safety after Surgery (CARES) trial is a pragmatic, international, multicentre randomised trial that enrols adults undergoing three elective surgical procedures (laparoscopic cholecystectomy, breast lumpectomy, hernia repair). …”
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Effect of Perioperative Subanesthetic Dose of Esketamine on Postoperative Recovery Quality in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Randomised, Double-Blind,... by Zhang Y, Li S, Wu C, Song L, Hu L, Lu J

“…Ye Zhang,1,2 Shuqin Li,1,2 Cheng Wu,1,2 Liuyi Song,1,2 Li Hu,1,2 Jian Lu1,2 1Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital of Jiaxing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing City, People’s Republic of China; 2Jiaxing Key Laboratory of Basic Research and Clinical Transformation of Perioperative Precision Anesthesia, Jiaxing City, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Jian Lu, Email ljp200681@163.comBackground: To evaluate the effect of perioperative subanesthetic dose of esketamine on the postoperative recovery quality in patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery.Methods: A total of 144 patients undergoing elective surgery for gastrointestinal tumors were selected and randomly assigned to either the esketamine group or the control group, with 72 patients in each group. …”
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Neutrophil extracellular traps-associated markers in malignant neoplasms of the female reproductive system after surgical treatment and adjuvant chemotherapy by E. V. Slukhanchuk, V. O. Bitsadze, A. G. Solopova, J. Kh. Khizroeva, J.-K. Gris, I. Elalamy, N. D. Degtyareva, M. A. Gileva, N. V. Samburova, D. V. Shcherbakov, F. E. Yakubova, M. E. Zelepukhina, D. V. Blinov, A. D. Makatsariya

“…Therefore, the elevated concentration of cfDNA observed in chemotherapy patients may be associated with NETosis.Aim: assessment of NETosis markers in surgical treatment and adjuvant chemotherapy of patients with malignant neoplasms of the female reproductive system.Materials and Methods. A prospective non-randomized interventional controlled study was carried out by enrolling 111 patients with malignant breast diseases and female genital organs of various localizations and stages hospitalized for elective surgical treatment or chemotherapy course. …”
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Influence of instrument choice on fear of childbirth after assisted vaginal delivery: A secondary analysis of the Bergen birth study by Sindre Grindheim, Svein Rasmussen, Johanne Kolvik Iversen, Jørg Kessler, Elham Baghestan

“…Material and Methods Study design: Secondary analysis of Bergen birth study, a prospective observational study assessing maternal and neonatal outcomes after assisted vaginal delivery in primiparas at term, inclusion period: June 2021–April 2023. …”
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