The impact of different inspired oxygen concentrations combined with nebulized prostaglandin E1 on oxygenation in patients undergoing one-lung ventilation: a randomized controlled... by Lingxi Xing, Halisa Paerhati, Yuyan Ding, Yihu Zhou, Jiaqi chang, Xiaolan Gu, Lianbing Gu

“…Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) in reducing FiO2 during general anesthesia and mechanical ventilation on oxygenation and postoperative complications in patients undergoing OLV. Method A total of 120 patients scheduled for elective left thoracotomy esophageal cancer surgery were randomly divided into four groups (n = 30): Group L (FiO2 = 0.4, PGE1 = 0.1 µg /kg), Group M (FiO2 = 0.5, PGE1 = 0.1 µg /kg), Group H (FiO2 = 0.6, PGE1 = 0.1 µg /kg), and Group C (FiO2 = 0.4, normal saline solution). …”
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The Comparison Of The Effect Of Etomidate And Propofol On Serum Cortisol Level by Yusmalinda Yusmalinda, Johan Arifin, Doso Sutiyono

“…Purpose: To analyze the different effect etomidate and propofol on serum cortisol concentration in patient underwent elective surgery in general anesthesia. Method: This double blind, Randomized Controlled Trial with 34 subjects which divided into two groups (n=17), control group and treatment group which received either intravenous propofol 2,5mg/kgBW or etomidate 0,2mg/kgBW pre-operation respectively. …”
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Analysis of the hemotherapy support in an oncology hospital considering the COVID-19 pandemic by Nathalia Noyma Sampaio Magalhães, Jordana Alícia Silveira Lopes, Andressa de Araújo Rodrigues Neto, Amanda do Carmo Gusmão, Luisa de Oliveira Werneck Rodrigues, Daniela de Oliveira Werneck Rodrigues, Roberta Wolp Diniz Vieira, Jane Rocha Duarte Cintra

“…Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on the use of blood components in an oncology hospital. Material and Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional quantitative nature cohort, with comparative analysis of blood component requests by an oncology hospital in the city of Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 2019 and 2020. …”
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Protocol for the PORT study: short-term perioperative rehabilitation to improve outcomes in cardiac valvular surgery – a randomised control trial by Lan Guo, Ji-yan Chen, Huan Ma, Haochen Wang, Jimei Chen, Yuanhui Liu, Haofeng Zhou, Fengyao Liu, Xuyu He, Mingyu Xu, Guolin Zhang, Xiangyu Cai

“…The trial will assess the efficacy of short-term PORT in reducing in-hospital mortality, postoperative pulmonary complications and length of stay, compared with the usual care in cardiac surgical patients.Methods and analysis This is a single-centre prospective, randomised, open, controlled trial with a 1:1 ratio. …”
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Converted Macrophage Polarization and Expression of COL6α3—Early Predictors of Remodeling Processes in Adipose Tissue of Male Children by Robert Mujkić, Darija Šnajder Mujkić, Karla Rožac, Anita Matić, Tanja Kovač Lukić, Dalibor Divković, Kristina Selthofer-Relatić

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanisms that trigger extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling in the subcutaneous (SAT) and visceral (VAT) adipose tissue of male children in relation to their body weight. <b>Methods:</b> During elective abdominal surgery, SAT and VAT were acquired from 75 male subjects undergoing hernia repair (inguinal herniorrhaphy by Ferguson) or orchidopexy. …”
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Effect of perioperative haemodynamic management based on cerebral autoregulation monitored by Cerebral Oximetry Index during carotid endarterectomy: protocol of a randomised trial by Rong Wang, Lei Zhao, Shu Li, Min Zeng, Yuming Peng, Daniel I. Sessler, Muhan Li, Xueke Yin, Chuanyu Liang, Chenyang Tao, Qixiao Yan

“…A total of 560 patients having elective carotid endarterectomy will be randomly assigned to guided versus routine haemodynamic management. …”
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Comparison of Intravenous Dexamethasone versus Perineural Dexamethasone as an Adjuvant to Local Anaesthesia in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for Upper Limb Surgeries: A Ran... by Priya Kishnani, Jinesh Kothari, Nilesh Shah, Jatin Patel, Sara Mary Thomas

“…Aim: To compare the effectiveness and safety of intravenous versus perineural dexamethasone as an adjuvant to local anaesthetics in supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks for upper limb surgeries. Materials and Methods: In this randomised clinical study, conducted in the Department of Anaesthesiology, Smt. …”
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Impact of impaired intrinsic capacity on postoperative frailty in elderly patients undergoing colorectal surgery: study protocol for a single-center, prospective, cohort study by Jirun Wang, Shaoqi Tian, Lei Zhang, Jia Liu, Yuefang Liu, Lei Zhu, Peipei Shan, Ping Zhao, Yang Zhao, Youzhuang Zhu, Youzhuang Zhu

“…However, the relationship between preoperative intrinsic capacity decline and postoperative frailty in surgical patients remains unclear.MethodsThis study is a single-center, prospective, cohort study. …”
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The predictive role of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes and pathohistological parameters for the occurrence of metastases in the clinical N0 neck of early-stage oral squamous cell ca... by Trajković Miloš, Krasić Dragan, Jeftović-Stojmenov Tatjana, Živković Nikola, Radović Predrag, Stojanović Miloš, Stojanović Simona

“…This study aimed to determine the pathohistological predictors of the occurrence of occult neck metastases in early-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma. Methods. The study included 40 patients (mean age 62.8 ± 10.7) with early-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma and clinical N0 findings in the neck. …”
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Study protocol of the PRINCESS trial—PReoperative INtermittent fasting versus CarbohydratE loading to reduce inSulin resiStance versus standard of care in orthopaedic patients: a r... by Markus W Hollmann, Abraham H Hulst, Benedikt Preckel, Jeroen Hermanides, Ayla Y Stobbe, Eline S de Klerk, Robert van Wilpe, Arthur J Kievit, Kee Fong Choi, Mireille F M van Stijn

“…We hypothesise that TRF, as well as CHL, improve postoperative IR.Methods and analysis This open-label, single-centre, randomised controlled trial will compare the effect of short-term preoperative TRF, CHL and standard preoperative fasting on perioperative IR. …”
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Comparison of the effects of two different local anesthetics used in spinal anesthesia on peripheral and central temperature change: a randomized controlled trial by Azra Ozanbarcı, Hatice Kılınç, Bünyamin Muslu, Safinaz Karabayırlı, Seyfi Kartal, Güler Eraslan Doğanay, Melek Doğancı, Abdullah Kahraman, Oral Mentes, Yasemin Dayıca

“…Abstract Objective In this study, we aimed to compare the effects of two different local anesthetics with different baricity used in spinal anesthesia on thermoregulation. Materials and methods Our study was conducted on forty full-term pregnant women scheduled for elective cesarean sections under spinal anesthesia. …”
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Non-cefazolin antibiotic prophylaxis is associated with increased rates of acute infectious, medical, and surgical complications following primary total shoulder arthroplasty: a da... by Ryan D. Freshman, MD, Amir Fathi, BS, Matthew Orringer, MD, Jacob L. Kotlier, BA, Cory K. Mayfield, MD, Eric H. Lin, BA, Cailan L. Feingold, BS, Frank A. Petrigliano, MD, Joseph N. Liu, MD

“…Hypothesis: This study aimed to evaluate different prophylactic antibiotic regimens and risk for acute postoperative readmissions, infections, and medical complications. Methods: This retrospective cohort study used the Premier Healthcare Database to identify patients who underwent primary elective shoulder arthroplasty procedures over the age of 18. …”
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Achieving and Maintaining Effective Plasma Concentration of Lithium After Oral Administration by D. G. Makarevich, O. A. Grebenchikov, M. Ya. Yadgarov, L. B. Berikashvili, K. K. Kadantseva, V. V. Likhvantsev

“…To study the achievability and contingency to maintain an effective plasma lithium concentration in the perioperative period in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEAE) with oral intake of lithium carbonate pills.Materials and methods. It was a prospective study, as a preparatory stage of the multicenter «BINOS» (NCT05126238) RCT. …”
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The impact of dermolipectomy in improving the quality of life in patients with abdominal lipodystrophy by Marilia de Pádua Dornelas Correa, Marilho Tadeu Dornelas, Carlos Eduardo Soares Gazzinelli Cruz, Eduardo Nakagawa de Carvalho, Livia Dornelas Corrêa, Tais Peron Souza Gomes, Felipe Marcellos Lemos Barra, Gabriel Victor Dornelas

“…METHODS: The WHOQOL-BREF instrument was administered to 15 patients with abdominal lipodystrophy who underwent an abdominal dermolipectomy at the Clinic of Plastic Surgery at the University Hospital of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora and Plastic Center Clinic. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of postoperative pneumonia after coronary artery bypass grafting: a single-center registry study by V. S. Kaveshnikov, M. A. Kuzmichkina, A. V. Kaveshnikov, V. Kh. Vaizov, M. O. Ostrovik, V. N. Serebryakova, T. P. Kalashnikova, Yu. A. Arsenyeva, B. N. Kozlov, A. A. Boshchenko

“…To assess the prevalence and predictors of postoperative pneumonia (PP) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) based on inhospital registry data.Material and methods. This retrospective study of 925 patients who underwent elective CABG in 2017-2019 based on inhospital registry data. …”
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Racial Inequities Influencing Admission, Disposition and Hospital Outcomes for Sickle Cell Anemia Patients: Insights from the National Inpatient Sample Database by Jayalekshmi Jayakumar, Nikhil Vojjala, Manasa Ginjupalli, Fiqe Khan, Meher Ayyazuddin, Davin Turku, Kalaivani Babu, Srinishant Rajarajan, Charmi Bhanushali, Tijin Ann Mathew, Poornima Ramadas, Geeta Krishnamoorty

“…Despite the extensive literature on SCD, studies focusing on in-hospital racial inequities remain limited. <b>Methods:</b> We conducted a retrospective analysis using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) from 2016 to 2020, identifying adult hospitalizations for SCD (HbSS genotype). …”
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Perioperative changes of the linguistic functions in women after gynecological laparoscopic operations under propofol or sevoflurane-based anesthesia by Włodzimierz Płotek, Artur Bekała, Jadwiga Łuczak-Wawrzyniak, Katarzyna Dudzińska-Rapczewska, Małgorzata Gasińska-Błotniak, Marcin Cybulski, Agnieszka Kubik-Komar, Elżbieta Kubera, Maciej Wilczak, Wojciech Dąbrowski

“…In this study, a group of women underwent neuropsychological evaluation to measure the influence of inhalational and intravenous anesthesia on linguistic performance, in the context of the perioperative inflammatory response and duration. Material and methods Patients undergoing elective gynecological laparoscopic operations were randomly assigned to receive either propofol-based anesthesia (PBA) or sevoflurane-based anesthesia (SBA). …”
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Role of modified enhanced recovery after surgery (mERAS) in awake craniotomy performed under monitored anesthesia care (MAC); a single center retrospective study by Adel Azghadi, Megan Sharpe, Katrina Mikofalvy, Mohamed El-Abtah, Kerrin Sunshine, Varun Shah, Mart Andrew Maravillas, Tiffany R. Hodges, Xueqin Ding

“…Abstract Background This study aims to explore the safety and efficacy of awake craniotomy procedures under monitored anesthesia care (MAC), focusing on the impact of modified Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocols on patient outcomes. Methods Patients undergoing elective awake craniotomy between 2017 and 2022 were divided into two groups: those receiving the ERAS protocol after 2020 and a control group of pre-2020 patients. …”
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Endodontic Emergencies Encountered in a Tertiary Dental Hospital during the Periods of Prelockdown, Lockdown, and Sequential Unlock Phases of the First Wave of COVID-19 in Ahmedaba... by Akshayraj Langaliya, Dolly Patel, Aarshvi Shah, Aravind Kumbhar, Jinali Shah, Sharan Shah, Ishan Bhatt, Dhruvisha Dayala, Rajmeet Singh Gill, Saloni Patel, Yatra Patel, Mandar Shah, Mihika Shah, Rushvi Patel, Aashvi Agarwal, Drashti Panchal, Vishwani Vachhani

“…With the worldwide spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection, temporary suspension of all the elective dental procedures and an urgent shift to nonaerosol producing dental treatments were observed. …”
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A Novel Extended-Release Analgesic Without Periarticular Injection Provides Inferior Immediate Postsurgical Pain Relief in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients by Catelyn A. Woelfle, BA, Klara Aastroem, BS, Roshan P. Shah, MD, Alexander L. Neuwirth, MD, H. John Cooper, MD

“…Background: We compared early postoperative pain levels and rescue opioids between conventional bupivacaine-based periarticular injections (PAIs), a new extended-release (ER) solution comprised of bupivacaine and meloxicam, and a combination of both. Methods: A 40-week retrospective review was conducted of all elective, primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) cases from 2 surgeons. …”
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