Efficacy of ultrasound-guided lumbar plexus block in reducing emergence agitation in children undergoing hip surgery by Xiaofeng Wang, Yonglin Chen, Hai Yan, Yongzhu Chen, Yonggang Yang, Ruyi Xing, Yu Zhang, Tao Xu, Hui Zhang

“…We aim to investigate the effect of ultrasound-guided lumbar plexus block on emergence agitation in children undergoing hip surgery.MethodsThis prospective, randomized, controlled study was conducted in children aged 1–6 year undergoing elective hip surgery. …”
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Receptivity to Bariatric Surgery in Qualified Patients by Michael Fung, Sean Wharton, Alison Macpherson, Jennifer L. Kuk

“…The objective of this study is to determine the factors influencing receptivity to bariatric surgery among those who qualify for the procedure. Methods. Patients attending a publicly funded weight management clinic who qualified for bariatric surgery were asked to complete an elective questionnaire between February 2013 and April 2014. …”
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Organisation of physical education at the university based on students’ constitutional types and health groups by M. M. Kolokoltsev, S. S. Iermakov, N. V. Tretyakova

“…The reliability of distinctions of average values was estimated by means of parametrical methods with the calculation of Student’s t-test.Results and scientific novelty. …”
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The Effectiveness, Tolerability, and Safety of Different 1-Day Bowel Preparation Regimens for Pediatric Colonoscopy by Anna Szaflarska-Popławska, Dominika Tunowska, Ola Sobieska-Poszwa, Aneta Krogulska

“…The aim of the study was to compare three different 1-day bowel preparation methods for a pediatric elective colonoscopy in terms of their efficacy, safety, and patient-reported tolerability. …”
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Comparison of Continuous and Programmed Intermittent Bolus Infusion of 0.2% Ropivacaine after Ultrasound-Guided Continuous Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block in Arthroscopic Should... by Hye-Jin Kim, Ji-Hye Baek, Seyeon Park, Ji-Uk Yoon, Gyeong-Jo Byeon, Sang-Wook Shin

“…Methods. Sixty-four patients aged >19 years scheduled for elective arthroscopic shoulder surgery were enrolled and divided into two groups. …”
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The effect of anesthesia on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in adults undergoing cataract surgery: a systematic review by Elaheh Foroughi, Etrusca Brogi, Francesco Forfori, Seyyed Taghi Hashemi

“…It is necessary to adopt an appropriate anesthesia method for elderly and high-risk patients, especially people who have a history of cognitive problems‌‌ undergoing elective cataract surgery, to reduce cognitive complications after surgery.‌…”
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Prophylactic VA-ECMO During Complex High-Risk PCI by Chenliang Pan, MD, Youqi Zhu, MD, Jing Zhao, MD, Bo Zhang, MD, Sixiong Hu, MD, Cunrui Zhao, MD, Xiaoxue Meng, MD, Xinghu Zhou, MD, Yurun Su, MD, Erkun Xing, MM, Peng Lei, MD, Nan Bai, MD, Juan Ma, MD, Xiaojuan Wang, MD, Andong Lu, MD, Ming Bai, MD

“…Background: Evidence on prophylactic venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) during elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with complex high-risk coronary artery lesions is limited. …”
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ANALYSIS OF THE COURSE OF LABOR IN WOMEN, THE SECOND STAGE, WHICH WAS COMPLICATED BY SHOULDER DYSTOCIA by N. A. Udovika, S. N. Manischenkov, A. A. Leonov

“…All pregnancy came naturally. Indications for elective cesarean section was not. In 22 labor has begun its own, in 20 – induced. …”
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The effect of antenatal steroids on fetal lung maturation between 34 and 36 weeks of pregnancy by Eman Y. Ahmad, Abd El-Aziz G. El-Deen Al-Darwish, Mahmoud M. Fouad

“…Background and aim Preterm birth can happen as a consequence of unprompted preterm labor, involving the preterm premature ruptures of membranes, or medical treatments, like labor inductions or elective cesarean, which are initiated to decrease meager outcome accompanied with definite motherly or fetal condition. …”
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Comparison of the Impact of Atracurium and Cisatracurium on the Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio in Addition to Hemodynamic Changes during Anesthesia Induction by Behzad Nazemroaya, Sahand Taei

“…This study has been designed with the aim of assessing the impact of atracurium and cisatracurium on patients at the anesthesia induction and the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio. Methods: This is a randomized clinical trial that was performed in 2022-2023 in Kashani hospital in Isfahan, Iran on patients that were candidates for elective surgery under general anesthesia by atracurium or cisatracurium. …”
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A comparative study of Palestinian patient satisfaction with service quality in accredited government and private hospitals in the West bank by Lubna Harazni, Malakeh. Z. Malak, Mohammad Dasan

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess Palestinian patient satisfaction with service quality in accredited government and private hospitals in the West Bank and compare patient satisfaction between these hospitals. Methods A descriptive comparative design was employed, with 150 patients undergoing elective surgeries recruited for the study. …”
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Neck Dissection in Early-stage Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lower Lip: Mid-term Treatment Results by Özlem Bayram, Reşit Murat Açıkalın

“…Aim:To evaluate the mid-term treatment results in early-stage squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the lower lip and to investigate the effect of tumor depth and size on neck metastasis.Methods:The study included 52 patients who were operated between 2010 and 2017 for early-stage primary SSC of the lip with negative surgical margins and without oral commissure involvement T1 and T2 without lymph node or distant metastasis. …”
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Comparison of ultrasonographic measurement of gastric antral volume and pH with or without pharmacological acid aspiration prophylaxis in low-risk surgical patients – A randomized... by Balaji Kannamani, Sakthirajan Panneerselvam, Priya Rudingwa, Ashok S. Badhe, Kirthiha Govindaraj, Srivats V. Ramamoorthy

“…We addressed the need for routine pharmacological aspiration prophylaxis in at-risk population by assessing the change in gastric volume using ultrasound with and without pharmacological acid aspiration prophylaxis. Material and Methods: A single-center, randomized double-blinded trial, with 200 adult patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures under GA, were randomized into a prophylaxis group, in which the patients received oral famotidine and metoclopramide, and a no prophylaxis group, in which the patients did not receive any prophylaxis. …”
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The surprising costs of on-site surgical team CRM training: a Dutch example analyzed by Tessa L. Verhoeff, Jeroen J. H. M. Janssen, A. Eveline Röell, Reinier G. Hoff

“…A distinction was made between costs and missed revenues due to not performing elective surgeries. Results Total costs of one half-day session added up to roughly €11.700-€15.700,of which 68–76% was due to missed revenues. …”
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Feasibility of lung ultrasound for locating bronchial blockers in pediatric thoracic surgery: a retrospective analysis by Weiwei Cai, Yuting Song, Wei Gu, Huanhuan Ni, Huiying Shao, Hongqiang Huang

“…Abstract Objective To identify the feasibility of using lung ultrasound to determine the position of bronchial blockers in pediatric patients. Methods In this study, children aged 4–8 years who underwent elective right one-lung ventilation at our hospital between January 2019 and August 2022 were selected. …”
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Measuring Socioeconomic Disparities in Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Expenditure: Evidence from Saudi Arabia by Mohamed Ali Ali

“…In addition, the study finds that higher average monthly income is associated with increased OOPHE, indicating that wealthier households tend to utilize a broader range of both essential and elective healthcare services, leading to higher expenditures despite their greater financial capacity. …”
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The impact of comorbidities and age on the nosocomial outcomes of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting by O. L. Barbarash, I. I. Zhidkova, I. A. Shibanova, S. V. Ivanov, A. N. Sumin, I. V. Samorodskaya, L. S. Barbarash

“…To assess the incidence of unfavorable in-hospital outcomes (fatal and non-fatal complications) following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), depending on the age of the patient and the presence of comorbidities.Material and methods. In the period from 2011 to 2012 we included in the study 680 patients for elective CABG (single-site, register, prospective study). …”
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Previous Cesarean Section and the Risk of Preeclampsia: A Meta-analysis by Ensiyeh Jenabi, Salman Khazaei, Soodabeh Aghababaei

“…Therefore, education programs and interventions should be considered to reduce elective cesarean section on maternal requests.…”
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Comparison between Low- and Standard Pressure Pneumoperitoneum on Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Double-blind, Randomized Clinic... by Geeta Sharma, Mamta Kumari, Megha Soni, Rashmi Virmani

“…The objective of the study is to compare the changes in the ultrasonographic measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) resulting from low- and standard pressure pneumoperitoneum in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Patients and Methods: In this prospective double-blind randomized study, seventy patients including both men and women between 18 and 65 years of age with ASA physical status I–II scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia were included. …”
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The Kinetics of Ampicillin Release from Hydroxyapatite for Bones Regeneration by Giovanilton Ferreira da Silva, José Sílvio Veras Albuquerque, Caroliny Gomes de Oliveira, Ricardo Emilio Ferreira Quevedo Nogueira, Andrea Lopes de Oliveira Ferreira

“…Advantages of implantable drug delivery tools can include high release efficiency, precise dose control, low toxicity, and allow to overcome disadvantages connected with conventional methods. In this respect, hydroxyapatite (HA) is an elective material. …”
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