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Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Determinants of Readmission in the Intensive Care Unit

Author: Kumar R, Singh B P, Arshad Z, et al. Cureus June 21, 202416(6): e62840. Background The antecedents of readmission among survivors of intensive care units (ICUs) are complex and comprise an array of elements that impact the rehabilitation process after leaving the ICU. The aforementioned determinants may comprise socioeconomic factors, access to follow-up healthcare, […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
A Comparative Study of Fixed-Dose Dexmedetomidine and Propofol Infusions on Intraoperative Desflurane Consumption During Bispectral Index-Guided Laparoscopic Surgeries

Authors: Machani RamaMurthy K, Harshavardhan M, Attarde V B, et al. Cureus June 16, 202416(6): e62479. Background Desflurane is an excellent but expensive volatile anesthetic agent. Dexmedetomidine and propofol may decrease intraoperative desflurane consumption. This study aimed to compare the desflurane-sparing effect of dexmedetomidine and propofol in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries under bispectral index (BIS)-guided […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Patch Dehiscence After Mitral Valve Repair by Posterior Mitral Leaflet Augmentation at Weaning From Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Authors: Aihara S, Nakayama Y, Nakajima Y, et al. Cureus  June 21, 202416(6): e62872. Abstract The treatment for ischemic mitral regurgitation (MR) involves a combination of medical management and, in certain cases, surgical intervention. The approach depends on the severity of the condition, underlying causes, and the patient’s overall health. A 76-year-old male with heart […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Childbirth Experience and Pain Control: Expectation, Satisfaction, and Analgesia Myths

Authors: Rodrigues R, Freitas C, Gonçalves B, et al. Cureus June 25, 2024 16(6): e63082. Background: In our days, increasing importance has been given to maternal satisfaction as a quality indicator in healthcare services. A positive childbirth experience should meet a woman’s personal and sociocultural beliefs and expectations in every setting. This study aimed to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 July, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Andexanet Alfa for Edoxaban Reversal and Associated Thromboelastography Changes in Surgical Pulmonary Embolectomy

 Authors: Fukuda Y, Yoshinaga K, Kondo S, et al. Cureus June 14, 2024 16(6): e62370. Abstract Andexanet alfa neutralizes factor Xa inhibitors in critical bleeding situations. However, in cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), heparin resistance induced by andexanet alfa should be a concern, and the lack of point-of-care monitoring of plasma concentration of factor […]

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