Cell salvage and donor blood transfusion during cesarean section: A pragmatic, multicentre randomised controlled trial (SALVO). by Khalid S Khan, Philip A S Moore, Matthew J Wilson, Richard Hooper, Shubha Allard, Ian Wrench, Lee Beresford, Tracy E Roberts, Carol McLoughlin, James Geoghegan, Jane P Daniels, Sue Catling, Vicki A Clark, Paul Ayuk, Stephen Robson, Fang Gao-Smith, Matthew Hogg, Doris Lanz, Julie Dodds, SALVO study group

“…Cell salvage may reduce this requirement.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We conducted a pragmatic randomised controlled trial (at 26 obstetric units; participants recruited from 4 June 2013 to 17 April 2016) of routine cell salvage use (intervention) versus current standard of care without routine salvage use (control) in cesarean section among women at risk of haemorrhage. …”
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Association Between Total Joint Arthroplasty and Surgical Complications in Patients With Valvular Heart Replacement: An Observational Study by Amir Human Hoveidaei, MD, MSc, Sina Esmaeili, MD, Homina Saffar, MD, Aref Ghanaatpisheh, MD, Fatemeh Zarepour, MD, Amirhossein Shirinezhad, MD, Henry Tout Shu, MD, Janet D. Conway, MD, FAAOS

“…There are limited data on total joint arthroplasty outcomes in patients with a prior history of VHR. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, we identified patients who underwent elective total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) between 2010 and 2022 using the PearlDiver national database. …”
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Hybrid operating room transition in abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment: Impacts on operative outcomes and complications by Sara Sedillot-Daniel, MD, Ievgen Gegiia, MD, Julien Bernatchez, MD, MMSc, MedEd, Annie Boisvert, MD, MSc, Pascal Rheaume, MD

“…A literature review was previously carried out to define the impact of this hybrid technology on interventional performance. Methods: This retrospective study compared consecutive patients undergoing standard elective EVAR at Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Quebec from December 2015 and September 2022, while transitionning to a hybrid endovascular room. …”
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Effects of remimazolam and propofol on sleep rhythm and delirium after spinal surgery in elderly patients by Li Yaqiu, Zhou Heng, Wu Ruimin, Wang Xuri

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to investigate the effects of remimazolam on postoperative melatonin secretion, sleep rhythm, and postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing spinal surgery. Methods We selected 120 elderly patients scheduled for elective spinal surgery (lumbar interbody fusion via a posterior approach) under general anaesthesia from November 2023 to January 2024. …”
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Submental tracheal intubation in oromaxillofacial surgery by Sharma Ramesh, Tuli Puneet, Cyriac Chacko, Parashar Atul, Makkar Surinder

“…We utilized submental endotracheal intubation in such situations and the experience has been very satisfying. <b> Materials and Methods:</b> The technique has been used in 20 patients with maxillofacial injuries and those requiring Le Fort I approach with or without maxillary swing for skull base tumors. …”
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Activity outcomes after hip arthroplasty: an information tool based on patients’ experience captured in a hospital registry by S. Cole, G. Fabiano, C. Barea, S. Cullati, T. Agoritsas, N. Gutacker, A.J. Silman, D. Hannouche, A. Lübbeke, Rafael Pinedo-Villanueva

“…In this study we developed a tool based on registry data to inform patients and their clinicians about activity outcomes after THA. Methods We used data from the Geneva Arthroplasty Registry (GAR) on patients receiving a primary elective THA between 1996 and 2019. …”
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Acute Kidney Injury in Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass by Yu. S. Polushin, D. V. Sokolov, N. S. Molchan, R. V. Аkmalova, O. V. Galkina

“…The objective: to compare the detection rate of AKI after surgery with CPB with the use of biomarkers and kidney disease improving global outcomes criteria, as well as to evaluate the cause and localization of structural changes of the nephron.Subjects and Methods. A monocenter observational study among elective cardiac surgery patients (n = 97) was conducted. …”
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Comparing predictive accuracy of carotid artery ultrasonography with inferior vena cava ultrasonography for predicting postinduction hypotension in older patients: a prospective ob... by Qing Li, Weihong Zhao, Yanfei Lu, Jiafeng Fu, Xiaoping Zhu, Foquan Luo

“…This study was designed to compare the predictive effects of carotid ultrasound measurements and inferior vena cava (IVC) ultrasound measurements on postinduction hypotension (PIH) in older patients.Design Prospective observational study.Methods A total of 102 older adults who were scheduled for elective gastrointestinal surgery were included in the study. …”
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Interventions to improve patient safety during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review by Elliott R Haut, Albert W Wu, Renée F Wilson, G Caleb Alexander, Clare Rock, Neelam Dhingra-Kumar, David E Newman-Toker, William Padula, Kathryn McDonald, Rosemary Duncan, Allen Zhang, Katelyn Trigg, Sarah Fisseha, Joyce Black, Irina Papieva

“…Objective To summarise the literature on healthcare interventions to reduce harm to patients caused by the COVID-19 pandemic across six domains: medication safety, diagnostic safety, surgical safety, healthcare-associated infections, pressure injuries and falls.Methods We performed a mixed-methods systematic review, with the intention to present results narratively. …”
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Diskursus Hudûd dalam Studi Hukum Islam (Melacak Evolusi Rumusan Hudûd) by Junaidi Abdillah

“…The data collection technique used in this research is a documentary study (historical) which is elective-eliminative historic in nature. The analysis methods used in the research are the general methodical elements such as interpretation and deductive-inductive also personal reflection. …”
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Innovative Model of Socio-Professional Development of a Student’s Personality by E. F. Zeer, V. S. Tretyakova, M. V. Zinnatova

“…The authors used the methods of various types of analysis including SWOT analysis; logical-semantic and structural-functional modelling.Results. …”
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U.S. adults’ attitudes toward abortion as a (non)essential procedure during the COVID-19 pandemic by Kyla M. Cary, Kristen N. Jozkowski, Brandon L. Crawford, Ronna C. Turner, Danielle Layton, Chloe Lohrmann, Jacqueline Y. Paiz

“…Thus, we explored U.S. adults’ opinions on abortion as an essential medical procedure. Methods We collected data via IPSOS’s KnowledgePanel® from September 2020 to January 2021 in four waves, three of which are included in the present study. …”
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Measures used to assess interventions for increasing patient involvement in Danish healthcare setting: a rapid review by Camilla Palmhøj Nielsen, Mette Terp Hoybye, Annette de Thurah, Hilary Bekker, Liv Marit Valen Schougaard, Mette Spliid Ludvigsen, Bente Skovsby Toft, Lotte Rodkjaer, Anne Bendix Andersen, Berit Nielsen, Jens Thusgård Hørlück, Lisbeth Kallestrup, Trine Ellegaard

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Relationship between endotoxin core and staphylococcal antibody levels and outcome following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) by Andrew Smith, James Fullerton, John Whittle, James Moon, Michael Mullen, Paul Scully, Colin Hamilton-Davies

“…This study examines the relationship between antibody levels and outcome following TAVI. Methods Using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), we measured pre-procedure levels of antibodies to endotoxin core (EndoCAb) and 2 common staphylococcal epitopes on saved serum of 112 adult patients scheduled to undergo elective TAVI. …”
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Multimodal prehabilitation as strategy for reduction of postoperative complications after cardiac surgery: a randomised controlled trial protocol by Miquel Coca-Martinez, Antonio Lopez-Hernandez, Mar Montane-Muntane, Maria Jose Arguis, Elena Gimeno-Santos, Ricard Navarro-Ripoll, Juan Perdomo, Manuel Lopez-Baamonde, Jose Rios, Jorge Moises, Maria Sanz de la Garza, Elena Sandoval, Barbara Romano, Raquel Sebio, Fernando Dana, Graciela Martinez-Palli

“…This trial will assess the feasibility and efficacy in terms of reduction of postoperative complications and cost-effectiveness of a multimodal prehabilitation programme comparing to the standard of care in cardiac surgical patients.Methods and analysis This is a single-centre, randomised, open-label, controlled trial with a 1:1 ratio. …”
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Comparison of a polyvinyl chloride tube with a wire-reinforced tube for tracheal intubation through the SaCoVLM video laryngeal mask airway: protocol for a randomised controlled st... by Min Zhang, Lina Chen, Weiwei Wang, Yuelan Wang, Zhongquan Gao, Yongle Guo, Xiaojun Gao, Meng Jie Liu, Xiaoning Zhang, Yongtao Sun

“…We will include 104 patients undergoing elective laparoscopic surgery under general anaesthesia. …”
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Center-Related Variation in Hospitalization Cost for Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion by Shivaraj Patil, MD, Chaitanya Rojulpote, MD, Abhijit Bhattaru, BS, Avica Atri, MD, Krishna Vamsi Rojulpote, BS, Ola Khraisha, MD, Viha Atri, MD, William Frick, MD, Tarek Nafee, MD, Kishore Harjai, MD, Sumeet Mainigi, MD, Chien-Jung Lin, PhD, MD

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate center-related variation in total hospital costs for Watchman device implantation and identify factors associated with high hospital costs at a national level. Methods: All adults undergoing elective left atrial appendage occlusion with Watchman were identified in the 2016-2018 National Inpatient Database. …”
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Early Results of Simultaneous Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta Surgery: 16-year Single-Center Experience by Selman Dumani, Ermal Likaj, Laureta Dibra, Devis Pellumbi, Alfred Ibrahimi, Stavri Llazo, Edlira Rruci, Jonela Burimi, Klodian Krakulli, Andi Kacani, Ali Refatllari, Alessia Mehmeti, Vera Beca, Elizana Petrela, Altin Veshti

“…The majority of patients (93.9%, 123/131) underwent elective surgery. Severe aortic valve stenosis was the most prevalent primary pathology, affecting 58 patients (44.3%). …”
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An 18-year retrospective study on the epidemiology of early-onset neonatal sepsis - emergence of uncommon pathogens by Mary Hsin-Ju Ko, Hung-Yang Chang, Sung-Tse Li, Wai-Tim Jim, Hsin Chi, Chyong-Hsin Hsu, Chun-Chih Peng, Chia-Ying Lin, Chia-Huei Chen, Jui-Hsing Chang

“…This study aimed to examine the impact of the policy on the incidence of neonatal EOS. Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted at MacKay Children's Hospital. …”
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Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction: Recognizing Ways to Improve Shared Decision Making by Jessica M. Hasak, MPH, Terence M. Myckatyn, MD, Victoria F. Lenihan, Sydney E. Philpott, BS, Rajiv P. Parikh, MD, MPHS, Mary C. Politi, PhD

“…Postmastectomy breast reconstruction (PMBR) is an elective, preference-sensitive decision made during a stressful, time-pressured period after a cancer diagnosis. …”
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