Perioperative arterial catheterization: A prospective evaluation of ultrasound, infection, and patient-focused outcomes
CONCLUSIONS: Thrombosis was the most common abnormality and was usually asymptomatic. There were no infections, few post-operative symptoms, and minimal functional impairment following arterial catheterization.PMID:38659089 | DOI:10.1177/11297298241246300 (Source: The Journal of Vascular Access)
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - April 24, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Victoria Eley Nathan Peters Christine Woods Stacey Llewellyn Teal Derboghossian Murray Ogg Claire M Rickard Adrian Chin Source Type: research
Pain management in hospitalized children: unveiling barriers from the nursing perspective
Rev Gaucha Enferm. 2024 Apr 22;45:e20230151. doi: 10.1590/1983-1447.2024.20230151.en. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To understand nursing team perceptions about the barriers in pain management in the care of hospitalized children.METHOD: Descriptive-exploratory study, with a qualitative approach, conducted with eight nurses and seven nursing technicians. Data were collected at the Universidade de São Paulo University Hospital, between June and September 2022, through individual interviews, analyzed from the perspective of thematic content analysis and in the light of Symbolic Interactionism.RESULTS: The following ca...
Source: Revista gaucha de enfermagem EENFUFRGS - April 24, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Danton Matheus de Souza Giovanna Sanches Lestinge Joese Aparecida Carvalho Lisabelle Mariano Rossato Source Type: research
Examination Of The Effects Of Vitexin And Vitexin-Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles On Neuropathic Pain And Possible Mechanisms Of Action
In conclusion, vitexin and vitexin-loaded formulation have the potential for clinical use in neuropathic pain management, and different pain pathways contributed to this effect. And also, it is thought that vitexin-loaded SLN formulation is more effective than pure vitexin, which will provide an advantage in treatment.PMID:38657947 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuropharm.2024.109961 (Source: Neuropharmacology)
Source: Neuropharmacology - April 24, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Hazal Eken Nurcan Bektas Turkmen Behiye Senel Rana Arslan Source Type: research
Perioperative management and outcomes for posterior spinal fusion in patients with Friedreich ataxia: A single-center, retrospective study
CONCLUSIONS: Patients with Friedreich ataxia are at high risk for perioperative complications when undergoing posterior spinal fusion and coordinated multidisciplinary care is required at each stage. Future research should focus on the utility of intraoperative echocardiography, optimal anesthetic agent selection, and targeted fluid management to reduce postoperative cardiac complications.PMID:38655751 | DOI:10.1111/pan.14896 (Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia)
Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia - April 24, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Elizabeth M O'Brien Natalie Neiswinter Kimberly Y Lin David Lynch Keith Baldwin Victoria Profeta John M Flynn Wallis T Muhly Source Type: research
Super-mini PCNL (SMP) with suction versus standard PCNL for the management of renal calculi of 1.5 cm–3 cm: a randomized controlled study from a university teaching hospital
ConclusionSuper-mini PCNL is equally effective as standard PCNL in treating renal calculi up to 3 cm, with significantly reduced postoperative pain and duration of hospital stay and lower risk of Clavien grade ≥ 3 complications, although with higher operative times. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - April 24, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Psychometric Analysis for a Standardized Approach When Evaluating Liver Transplant Candidates with Acute Alcohol-Related Hepatitis
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo summarize the role of psychometric instruments in the evaluation and management of patients with acute alcoholic hepatitis (AAH) evaluated for liver transplantation (LT).Recent FindingsPsychometrics can inform the care of patients with AAH in the transplantation setting by enhancing diagnostic accuracy and allowing a more precise understanding of the patient ’s mental health status. The predictive value of the psychometric scale in LT candidates with AAH remains low and controversial.SummaryCombining psychometrics with clinical judgment and other diagnostic tools ensures a more comprehensive a...
Source: Current Transplantation Reports - April 24, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
Corrigendum to “Lifelong Learning Indicators in Medical Students After a Novel Communication Skills Session” [Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 67 (2024) e367–e374]
The authors regret there were some errors in Table 3. The corrected table is below. (Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management)
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - April 24, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Alana Sagin, Dorene Balmer, Rosie Musheno, Jennifer M. Olenik, Laura Dingfield, Nadia L. Bennett, C. Jessica Dine Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research
Creating a Palliative Care Clinic for Patients with Cancer Pain and Substance Use Disorder
Opioids are a first-line treatment for severe cancer pain. However, clinicians may be reluctant to prescribe opioids for patients with concurrent substance use disorders (SUD) or clinical concerns about non-prescribed substance use. (Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management)
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - April 24, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Sachin S. Kale, Gennaro Di Tosto, Laura J. Rush, Justin Kullgren, Deborah Russell, Martin Fried, Blessing Igboeli, Julie Teater, Katie Fitzgerald Jones, Devon K. Check, Jessica Merlin, Ann Scheck McAlearney Tags: Brief Quality Improvement Report Source Type: research
Path Analysis Between Family Functioning and Mental Health in People With Neuropathic Pain: Roles of Pain Intensity, Self-Perceived Burden, Pain Catastrophizing, and Functional Status
This study aimed to explore the pathways between family functioning and mental health in people with neuropathic pain, as well as to discuss the mediating role of pain intensity, self-perceived burden, pain catastrophizing, and functional status. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - April 24, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Yu Fang, Mengjie Liu, Min Wu, Jingshuo Zhang, Mengshi Liu, Tianchen Niu, Xiaoman Zhang Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
The Natural History of Non-operatively Treated Traumatic Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears: A Systematic Review
Conclusion Our review identified that the nonoperative management of Palmer-type IB tears with a short period of above-elbow immobilization was an effective treatment option with good functional outcome scores. The nonoperative management of general TFCC tears resulted in comparable functional outcomes when viewed alongside results from other systematic reviews. Risk factors for developing a poor functional outcome or requiring operative management included distal radioulnar joint subluxation, short-arm immobilization, and full tears of the foveal attachment. However, further randomized controlled trials with homogenous ...
Source: Journal of Wrist Surgery - April 24, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Choi, Seung Il MacLean, Simon Malik, Shabhaz Tags: Survey or Meta-Analysis Source Type: research
Arthroscopic Management of Posterior Shoulder Instability
Posterior shoulder instability is a distinct subcategory of shoulder instability with an incidence higher than previously reported. Pain is typically the primary complaint, with pathology due to repetitive microtrauma being more common that a specific traumatic event. If nonoperative treatment fails, arthroscopic posterior capsulolabral repair has been shown to result in excellent outcomes and return to sport, with American football players having the best outcomes and throwers being slightly less predictable. Risk factors for surgical failure include decreased glenoid bone width, rotator cuff injury, female gender, and th...
Source: Clinics in Sports Medicine - April 24, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Benjamin B. Rothrauff, Justin W. Arner, James P. Bradley Source Type: research
Effectiveness of dry needling on pain & disability in athletes with iliotibial band tightness- a clinical trial
Dry needling (DN) for Myofascial trigger points (MTrP's) can be done on superficial or deep tissue levels for the management of a range of neuromusculoskeletal pain disorders. There is still much to learn about dry needling, despite the fact that it has been demonstrated to be useful for a variety of illnesses. The aim of the current study was to determine the effectiveness of DN with stretching on pain and disability in the treatment of athletes with iliotibial band (ITB) tightness. (Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies)
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - April 24, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Amrinder Singh, Utkarsh Bhagat, Monika Sharma Source Type: research
REaL and SOGI Data Collection: Results from a Palliative Care Quality Collaborative Survey
To the Editor: (Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management)
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - April 24, 2024 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Sarah Nouri, Steven Z. Pantilat, Diane E. Meier, Jonathan M. Nicolla, Fred A.P. Friedman, Robin Y. Chan, Carey Candrian Tags: Letter Source Type: research
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block versus Epidural Anesthesia for Pain Management Post-Caesarean Delivery: A Pilot Study
CONCLUSION: The TAP block proves advantageous in mitigating postoperative pain for women post-caesarean delivery, particularly in the initial 6 postpartum hours. This relief promotes early mother-infant bonding and facilitates breastfeeding.PMID:38650746 | PMC:PMC11033210 | DOI:10.2147/LRA.S444947 (Source: Local and Regional Anesthesia)
Source: Local and Regional Anesthesia - April 23, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jorge Emilio Salazar-Fl órez Leidy Tatiana Arenas-Cardona Ninemy Marhx Eduardo L ópez-Guerrero Ángela Patricia Echeverri-Rendón Luz Stella Giraldo-Cardona Source Type: research
Surgical Techniques in Non-Traumatic Midcarpal Instability: Evaluating the Dorsal Capsulodesis and Three-Ligament Tenodesis Technique
CONCLUSIONS: Both 3LT and dorsal capsulodesis demonstrate promising results for addressing non-traumatic MCI. However, considering the quicker recovery and faster return to work associated with dorsal capsulodesis, we recommend favoring capsulodesis over 3LT when both surgical options are deemed suitable for the patient.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.PMID:38652927 | DOI:10.1097/PRS.0000000000011489 (Source: Hand Surgery)
Source: Hand Surgery - April 23, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Stefanie N Hakkesteegt Isabel C Jongen Caroline A Hundepool Mark J W van der Oest Liron S Duraku Reinier Feitz J Michiel Zuidam Hand-Wrist Study Group Source Type: research
