Authors: Abid H, Farooq S, Uraneb S, et al. Cureus 18(8): e114717. doi:10.7759/cureus.114717 Background and objective Severe psoriasis during pregnancy may be complicated by systemic inflammation, biochemical abnormalities, infection, and organ dysfunction requiring hospitalization or intensive care. Factors associated with escalation of care remain insufficiently characterized. The main objective of this study is to identify […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rakesh C, Mohan N Cureus 18(8): e114500. doi:10.7759/cureus.114500 Abstract Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is now routine during resuscitation, and clinicians may interpret a single intra-arrest finding, such as cardiac standstill, pseudo-pulseless electrical activity (PEA), or organized motion, as a fixed description of the patient’s physiological state. This perspective argues that this assumption deserves scrutiny. The […]
Read MoreAuthors: Chandra R, . A, Kumar H, et al. Cureus 18(8): e114739. doi:10.7759/cureus.114739 Objectives: High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy is a first-line respiratory support modality for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) due to COVID-19 pneumonia. The respiratory rate-oxygenation (ROX) index, defined as the ratio of peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2)/fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) divided by respiratory […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts is recruiting a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah TN. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRNA seeking a highly desirable schedule, excellent compensation, and the ability to practice independently as part of a three-CRNA anesthesia team. Position Highlights • Excellent salary • Malpractice insurance provided, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Gunduz E, Yeksan A, Apiliogullari S Cureus 18(8): e114321. doi:10.7759/cureus.114321 Abstract Morbid obesity is associated with increased skin-to-dura distance, which may complicate spinal anesthesia using standard-length pencil-point spinal needles. We describe a simple technical modification developed during spinal anesthesia in a parturient with a body mass index of 40 kg/m2, in whom a 27-gauge, […]
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