Academic Background In Africa, postoperative mortality is twice that of high-income countries, with most deaths occurring on hospital wards after patients develop postoperative complications. The primary reason for this is inadequate postoperative monitoring, leading to delayed recognition and intervention when patients deteriorate. In Africa, heal...
Development and Validation of Metrics for Assessment of Ultrasound-Guided Fascial Block Skills Academic Background Postoperative pain following lumbar spine surgery is a significant clinical issue that can persist for weeks, impacting patient recovery and quality of life. Traditional analgesic methods, including multimodal analgesia (such as strong...
Implementation of the TALK Clinical Self-Debriefing Tool in Operating Theatres: A Single-Centre Interventional Study Academic Background The operating theatre is a complex and high-risk environment where teams need to adhere to safety behaviors to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Clinical debriefing is a recognized element of safe practice in the o...
Use of Coagulation Factor Concentrates and Blood Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Adults with Hereditary and Acquired Bleeding Disorders Academic Background Cardiac surgery is one of the high-risk procedures, especially for patients with bleeding disorders, as it significantly increases the risk of perioperative bleed...
Background In recent years, Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) has gained increasing popularity as a minimally invasive technique in thoracic surgery. Compared to traditional thoracotomy, VATS offers advantages such as reduced postoperative pain, shorter recovery times, decreased hospital stays, and better preservation of pulmonary functio...
Comparative Efficacy of Balanced Crystalloids versus 0.9% Saline on Delayed Graft Function and Perioperative Outcomes in Kidney Transplantation: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials Academic Background Kidney transplantation is an effective treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD), but delayed graft function (DGF) post-transplantatio...
The Effect of High Protein Dosing in Critically Ill Patients: An Exploratory, Secondary Bayesian Analysis of the EFFORT Protein Trial Academic Background In the field of critical care medicine, nutritional support is a crucial component of treating critically ill patients. Protein, as a fundamental requirement for cellular function and survival, pl...
Perioperative Fluid Management: Evidence-Based Consensus Recommendations from the International Multidisciplinary Perioperative Quality Initiative Academic Background Perioperative fluid management is a critical component of surgical patient care, directly impacting postoperative recovery and complication rates. In recent years, with the continuous...
Paper Title: Human Dorsal Root Ganglia Are Either Preserved or Completely Lost After Deafferentation by Brachial Plexus Injury Authors: Annemarie Sodmann, Johannes Degenbeck, Annemarie Aue, Magnus Schindehütte, Felicitas Schlott, Panagiota Arampatzi, Thorsten Bischler, Max Schneider, Alexander Brack, Camelia M. Monoranu, Tom Gräfenhan, Michael Bohn...
Feasibility of Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks in Simulated Microgravity: A Proof-of-Concept Study for Regional Anaesthesia During Deep Space Missions Academic Background With crewed deep space exploration on the horizon, preparing for potential astronaut health crises during space missions has become a critical issue. The administration of anaesthe...