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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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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Oxidative Stress in Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation: Does Malondialdehyde Hold Predictive Value? by Urska Intihar, Arta Krasniqi, Anze Djordjevic, Jan Zmazek, Harun Avdagic, Jus Ksela, Miha Antonic

“…This study aimed to assess the association between serum MDA levels and POAF incidence in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: This prospective observational study included 99 consecutive patients undergoing elective on-pump cardiac surgery. …”
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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 Intranasal Dexmedetomidine with Intravenous Dexmedetomidine as Premedication in Patients undergoing Laparoscopic Surgeries under General Anaesthesia: A Randomised Con... by Priyanka Gupta, Vandana Koul, Mayank Gupta, Subah Bharaj

“…DEX in attenuating the haemodynamic stress response to pneumoperitoneum. Materials and Methods: In this randomised triple-blind controlled trial which was conducted at Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. …”
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Diaphragmatic ultrasound-derived MV×DE: a novel predictor of postextubation adverse respiratory events in general anesthesia patients (observational study) by Jing Huang, Yanzi Yi, Xiaotian Zhang, XiaoXiao Li, Zhouquan Wu

“…Abstract Objective This study explored the potential of diaphragmatic ultrasonography in the postanaesthesia care unit (PACU) for predicting postextubation adverse respiratory events (PAREs) in patients recovering from general anaesthesia.--. Methods This cohort study included 110 patients who underwent elective surgeries under general anaesthesia. …”
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Prevalence of Blood Transfusion and Factors Influencing Blood Loss Following Primary Total Knee Replacement Surgery by Sadagatullah AN, Sahadun MAA, Md-Isa MK, Yusof MF

“…The objectives of this study were to look at the prevalence of ABT, factors leading to transfusion as well as increase in blood loss. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted involving 296 adult patients who underwent elective primary unilateral TKR surgery from January 2015 until December 2019 at Hospital Melaka. …”
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Adequacy of Anesthesia Guidance for Combined General/Epidural Anesthesia in Patients Undergoing Open Abdominal Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysm Repair; Preliminary Report on Hemodynamic... by Michał Jan Stasiowski, Seweryn Król, Paweł Wodecki, Nikola Zmarzły, Beniamin Oskar Grabarek

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Hemodynamic instability and inappropriate postoperative pain perception (IPPP) with their consequences constitute an anesthesiological challenge in patients undergoing primary elective open lumbar infrarenal aortic aneurysm repair (OLIAAR) under general anesthesia (GA), as suboptimal administration of intravenous rescue opioid analgesics (IROAs), whose titration is optimized by Adequacy of Anaesthesia (AoA) guidance, constitutes a risk of adverse events. …”
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Comparison of inhalation and total intravenous anesthesia on inflammatory markers in microdiscectomy: a double-blind study by Merve Bulun Yediyıldız, İrem Durmuş, Hülya Yılmaz Ak, Kübra Taşkın, Mikail Adem Devrüş Ceylan, Yücel Yüce, Banu Çevik, Evren Aydoğmuş

“…Secondary outcomes included perioperative changes in CRP, NLR and PLR. Methods This prospective, randomised, double-blind study included 40 patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-II and scheduled for elective lumbar disc herniation surgery. …”
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Appearance of femoropopliteal segment aneurysms in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm by Maksić Milanko, Davidović Lazar, Tomić Ivan

“…The aim of this prospective study was to determine the frequency and factors affecting femoropopliteal (F-P) segment aneurysms appearance in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). Methods. This study included 70 patients who had underwent elective or urgent surgery of AAA from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007. …”
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Comparing Hemodynamic Responses to Intubation in Hypertensive Patients: Clearvue® Video Laryngoscope Versus Macintosh Direct Laryngoscope by Ram Kishan Vyas, Sunita Meena, Jai Sharma, Ritesh Kumar Sompura

“…Objective: This study aims to assess and compare how effective and safe intubation is when using a CVL versus a Macintosh direct laryngoscope (MDL) in patients with high blood pressure who are having surgery. Methods: This prospective, randomized, interventional study was conducted on 140 hypertensive patients on antihypertensive medication undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia (GA), who were allocated into two groups, CVL group (n = 70) and MDL group (n = 70). …”
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The Effect of Perioperative Music Listening on Patient Satisfaction, Anxiety, and Depression: A Quasiexperimental Study by Daryl Jian An Tan, Breanna A. Polascik, Hwei Min Kee, Amanda Chia Hui Lee, Rehena Sultana, Melanie Kwan, Karthik Raghunathan, Charles M. Belden, Ban Leong Sng

“…The secondary aim is to investigate the effect of perioperative music listening in reducing patient surgery-related anxiety and depression. Methods. After obtaining ethics board approval, we conducted a quasiexperimental study on a cohort of female patients who were undergoing elective minor gynaecological surgeries. …”
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Patient-Reported LASIK Outcomes on RealSelf: a Social Media Review Platform by Zhu A, Burton C, Tseng CC, Ling J, Mahajan J, Zhu D

“…The goal of this retrospective study was to characterize patient reviews for LASIK on RealSelf and determine factors influencing patient satisfaction.Patients and Methods: Reviews for LASIK posted 2007– 2022 on RealSelf were extracted using a web scraper. …”
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Prognostic role of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin in patients with coronary artery disease and abdominal obesity by A. V. Svarovskaya, P. A. Astanin, A/ T. Teplyakov, A. D. Vende, O. N. Ogurkova, A. A. Garganeeva

“…To study the prognostic role of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) as a marker of adverse cardiovascular events (CVEs) in patients with coro­nary artery disease (CAD) associated with abdominal obesity (AO).Material and methods. This 12-month prospective study included 68 patients diagnosed with CAD who were hospitalized for elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). …”
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Determination of the Median Effective Dose (ED50) of Ciprofol for Successful Sedation in Pediatric Patients During General Anesthesia Induction by Nie P, Wu D, Du C, Wang X, Zhang H, Xiao H

“…Peihe Nie,1 Di Wu,2 Chengjun Du,1 Xiaoqian Wang,1 Huan Zhang,1 Hongyi Xiao1 1Department of Anesthesiology, Weifang People’s Hospital, Weifang, 261041, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Outpatient, Weifang People’s Hospital, Weifang, 261041, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Hongyi Xiao, Department of Anesthesiology, Weifang People’s Hospital, Weifang, 261041, People’s Republic of China, Email 1185549168@qq.comPurpose: To determine the median effective dose (ED50) and 90% effective dose (ED90) of ciprofol for successful sedation during general anesthesia induction in pediatric patients, optimize dosing regimens, and provide reference evidence for clinical practice.Patients and Methods: We enrolled pediatric patients aged 3– 12 years scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation. …”
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Transtracheal ultrasonography versus endtidal capnography in rapid confirmation of endotracheal tube placement by Shruthi Rioniz, Nischala Dixit, Preethi Rioniz, Thomas T Vellapally, Nayanthara Joachim, Siddhanth Suresh

“…Materials and Methods: Consenting adult patients posted for elective surgeries under general anesthesia were recruited over a period of 18 months. …”
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Risk factors of incisional hernia after laparoscopic colorectal surgery with periumbilical minilaparotomy incision: a propensity score matching analysis by Yoonhong Kim, Ki Hyun Kim, Kyung Won Seo, Seung Hun Lee, Gyung Mo Son

“…Methods : A retrospective study was designed with 541 patients who underwent laparoscopic colorectal surgery performed by a single operator from January 2015 to December 2017. …”
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Anesthesia Experience for Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Endoscopy Procedures: A Retrospective Case Series by Timon J. Higgins, MD, Kimberly D. Cureton, RRT, LRT, Adam K. Jacob, MD, Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH, Christopher J. Klein, MD, James Chen, MD, MBA

“…Patients within 6 months of acute onset should delay elective endoscopic procedures, whereas urgent/emergent ones should be scheduled on a case-by-case basis. …”
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