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The TAP Block: A Multimodal Regional Analgesic Approach to Abdominal Surgery
… of a multimodal regional anesthesia approach to abdominal surgery through an in-person educational presentation at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC).Background: The TAP block plays a role in minimizing opioid requirements after abdominal surgery, with ample evidence showing the positive …
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Multimodal Opioid-Sparing Analgesia: Increasing Regimen Adherence In Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery
… Regimen Adherence in Minimally Invasive Abdominal SurgeryIn 2016, the CDC estimated 11.5 million persons in the United States, aged 12 years and older, misused opioids in the past year. The opioid epidemic poses a challenge to the healthcare profession as it continues to care for, treat, …
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The effect of intravenous fluids and other factors on patient recovery following elective abdominal surgery
… recovery for patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. During clinical studies we have investigated some of the factors influencing postoperative recovery as well as suggesting strategies to improve patient care. The main focus of the scientific work of this thesis is the role of …
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Corticotropin-releasing factor and acute post-operative gut function in truamatic abdominal injury and elective abdominal surgery
… of CRF in critically ill adults with traumatic abdominal injury compared with elective surgical patients, and describe any association of CRF levels with alterations in acute post-operative gastrointestinal function. Eight patients with haemorrhagic shock following penetrating abdominal injury …
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An analysis of neonatal mortality following gastro-intestinal and/or abdominal surgery in a tertiary hospital in South Africa
… for neonates operated for gastrointestinal and abdominal wall defects at a tertiary freestanding paediatric hospital in Western Cape, South Africa, over a 12-year period. (2) Ascertain the causes and risk factors associated with 30-day post-operative mortality. Method: A retrospective folder …
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A validation and feasibility study of the non-invasive measurement of oxygen delivery and consumption after elective major abdominal surgery.
Major surgery triggers a physiological stress response that results in an increase in post-operative metabolic demand and oxygen consumption (V̇O2), which must be met by an increased oxygen delivery (DO2). Historical studies described the increase in V̇O2 in patients after major surgery and …
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Evaluation of positive expiratory pressure (PEP) devices as an adjunct to cardio-respiratory physiotherapy in patients following open abdominal surgery
… physiotherapy for patients undergoing abdominal surgery has been found to be beneficial in improving lung function post-operatively and in the prevention and treatment of post-operative pulmonary complications (PPCs). The Blow Bottle, a Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) therapy device, …
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Indications and outcomes of abdominal surgery in patients with Crohn s Disease attending a tertiary hospital: a single centre study
… or fibro-stenotic disease that often require surgery. The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of a cohort of patients with Crohn's disease requiring abdominal surgery. Methods: This was a retrospective study of adults attending at the colorectal unit of a teaching hospital. …
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The effects of rocking chair motion on postoperative ileus duration, subjective pain, pain medication use and time to discharge following abdominal surgery
… (POI) in cancer patients who have undergone abdominal surgery. Operations of the abdomen result in gastrointestinal dysmotility, to some extent, in all patients because abdominal surgical procedures to remove abdominal tumors require large abdominal incisions, extensive dissection, and …
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Abdominal surgery in very low birth weight neonates in a developing world neonatal unit- Short term outcomes and risk factors for mortality
… preterm birth. There is an increased number of abdominal emergencies seen, attributed to improved survival in this birthweight category. Objectives To describe the short-term survival to discharge in VLBW infants following abdominal surgery at a South African public tertiary hospital and to …
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Assistive Intervention in the Characterization of Muscle Activity During Bed Rising and Assessment of Self-Perceived Recovery Measures for Abdominal Surgery Patients in Postoperative Care
… Mean and peak activity was recorded from three abdominal muscle sites. The results indicated bed rising with the use of a self-transfer device significantly reduced muscle activity compared to bed rising unassisted. Anchoring the devices at a higher height and elevating the torso further reduced …
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ΜΕΛΕΤΗ ΤΩΝ ΣΧΕΣΕΩΝ ΑΕΡΙΣΜΟΥ/ΑΙΜΑΤΩΣΗΣ (VA/Q), ΤΟΥ ΠΝΕΥΜΟΝΑ ΜΕΤΕΓΧΕΙΡΗΤΙΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΟΙ ΜΕΤΑΒΟΛΕΣ ΤΟΥΣ ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ ΚΑΘΙΣΤΙΚΗ ΘΕΣΗ
OUR STUDY IN 12 PATIENTS AFTER ABDOMINAL SURGERY DEMONSTRATES THAT POST-OPERATIVE PULMONARY DYSFUNCTION AND HYPOXEMIA IS MAINLY CAUSED BY A SHUNT LIKE EFFECT.SITTING POSITION IMPROVES PULMONARY GAS EXCHANGE IN PATIENTS WITH VA/Q INEQUALITIES. SITTING POSITION DOES NOT REDUCE THE TRUE INTRA …
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The Microcirculation in Trauma and Sepsis
… microcirculation in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery, using Sidestream Darkfield-imaging (SDF) in relation to outcome. Skeletal muscle trauma caused PV-loss, increase in permeability and cytokine release and PGI2-treatment attenuated these changes. Sepsis led to a breakdown of the …
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Preoperative Teaching and its Relationship to Postoperative Recovery
… make a difference in patient recovery from intra-abdominal surgery.</p> <p>A review of literature served as a guide in defining the needs of patients and in developing class content. An outline, which included deep breathing, coughing, turning, bed exercises and what to expect, was made for the …
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Flexible support scaffold for organ retraction in laparoscopic surgery
With millions of abdominal surgeries performed annually in the United States alone, abdominal surgery is both a large market and a large medial issue. The entire industry surrounding abdominal surgery has strived to reduce the pain and trauma associated with an operation by reducing the number and …
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Locus of Control Orientation and Level of Pain in Postsurgical Patients
… in perception of pain relief in persons who had abdominal surgery and received epidural analgesia as a method to control acute pain postoperatively. Forty subjects who met the study criteria responded to the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control questionnaire. Their level of perceived pain was …
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Kardiovaskuliniai įvykiai pilvo chirurgijoje /
… of the topic. Cardiovascular events after major abdominal surgery are associated with higher morbidity and mortality. There is no clear definitions of cardiac complications, so there are differences in their assessment and management. In order to find out the timing of these complications and to …
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‘Fit for surgery’; retrospective analysis of the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness and postoperative outcome
… and survival) in patients undergoing major intra-abdominal surgery. Three aims were established to: 1) Improve the detection and interpretation of CRF, 2) Explore novel thresholds of CRF predictive of postoperative outcome, and 3) Enhance patient management using exercise.<br/><br/>Hypotheses: It …
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