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Uncategorized Published - 31 December, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Mortality Prediction of Biochemical Parameters in Patients Intubated in the Emergency Department

Authors: Koca Y, Bozan Ö, Polat M, et al. Cureus 16(11): e73508. Introduction Tracheal intubation is a high-risk airway management protocol frequently applied in patients with critical illnesses. Numerous parameters have been suggested to predict mortality in these patients. Blood gas analysis, electrolyte levels, enzyme activities, and other biochemical measurements provide insights into a patient’s […]

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Uncategorized Published - 31 December, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of Sphingosine-1-Phosphate on the Facilitation of Peripheral Nerve Regeneration

Authors: Li C, Yamamoto T, Kanemaru H, et al. Cureus 16(11): e73784. Abstract This study aims to explore the role of sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) in peripheral nerve regeneration after injury. S1P is a crucial metabolite involved in cell migration, inflammation, and nerve regeneration. In this research, six-week-old male Sprague-Dawley rats (total n=18) underwent transection of the inferior […]

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Uncategorized Published - 31 December, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of Intravenous Ibuprofen Versus Intravenous Ketorolac in Acute Postoperative Pain

Authors: Nair A, Bodhey A, Jabri A A, et al. Cureus 16(11): e73759. Abstract Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are popularly used in the management of acute postoperative pain. Intravenous (IV) ketorolac has been used for several years for this purpose. Recently, IV ibuprofen has been introduced for the management of postoperative pain. This review aims to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 31 December, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Right Drug in the Wrong Place: The Effects of Inadvertent Intrathecal Tranexamic Acid

Authors: Simões Ferreira D, Dias C, Costa L, et al. Cureus 16(10): e72661. Abstract Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic drug widely used to reduce blood loss in major surgeries and trauma patients, thus reducing morbimortality. In recent years, clinical indications for TXA have expanded, including many off-label uses. This broad use has led to an […]

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Uncategorized Published - 31 December, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Comparison of the Efficacy of Transdermal Buprenorphine Versus Ketoprofen Patches for Post-operative Analgesia in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Authors: Nayak T, Ojha M, Ansari M, et al. Cureus 16(10): e72382. Introduction The utilisation of transdermal patches containing buprenorphine (BTP) and ketoprofen (KTP) has been widely documented for post-operative pain management. However, to date, no single study has comprehensively evaluated the efficacy of KTP and BTP specifically in managing post-operative pain following arthroplasty procedures. […]

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