• A retrospective review was made of all patients who underwent surgery for primary cardiac tumors from April 1975 through August 2002. (nih.gov)
  • About 70 percent of the patients underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), a surgical procedure that significantly reduces the size of the stomach and changes connections with the small intestine. (upmc.com)
  • All these patients received epidural anesthesia and underwent cosmetic procedures. (cdc.gov)
  • Affected patients underwent procedures in at least two clinics in Matamoros, Mexico, including River Side Surgical Center and Clinica K-3. (cdc.gov)
  • Healthcare providers and the public should be aware that patients who underwent medical or surgical procedures under epidural anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico, and who have developed signs or symptoms of possible meningitis (e.g., fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, photophobia, altered mental status) should promptly seek evaluation by a healthcare provider and convey that medical history. (cdc.gov)
  • Methods: We analyzed 60 patients with unilateral disk herniation who underwent unilateral lumbar discectomy and hemipartial laminectomy between 2014 and 2017. (researchgate.net)
  • Visit the before and after photo gallery to see images of Dr. Sasse's patients who underwent weight loss surgery. (ceatus.com)
  • All patients underwent a breast-conserving procedure and the median follow-up was 51 months. (tubitak.gov.tr)
  • All patients who underwent GI cancer surgery at a large, tertiary referral center between March 15, 2019 and March 15, 2021 were included. (bvsalud.org)
  • As of June 1, 2023, a multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis is ongoing among patients who underwent procedures under epidural anesthesia in the city of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, at two clinics: River Side Surgical Center and Clinica K-3. (cdc.gov)
  • Healthcare providers, public health officials, and the public should be aware that all patients, including those without symptoms, who underwent medical or surgical procedures under epidural anesthesia at River Side Surgical Center or Clinica K-3 in Matamoros, Mexico, since January 1, 2023, should be evaluated for fungal meningitis as soon as possible. (cdc.gov)
  • A new report warns nearly 800 people have had surgical instruments left in them following a procedure since 2005, putting them at risk for serious harm. (cbsnews.com)
  • However, in this study, the risk of starting or continuing opioid use post-surgery did not differ by surgical procedure. (upmc.com)
  • The LOTUS team unearthed that in consultations when patients are asked for informed consent for a new procedure, key information was often lacking. (nice.org.uk)
  • For example, a minority of surgeons communicated the uncertainty about safety or told the patient that they had limited experience with the new procedure. (nice.org.uk)
  • This meant that patients may not realise how new the procedure is and be aware of potential risks. (nice.org.uk)
  • While minimally invasive coil treatments for those with a ruptured brain aneurysm have proved to be a more effective technique than traditional surgical operation in selected patients, the superior procedure is drastically more expensive, according to new research from the Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Research Center at University of Minnesota Medical School. (scienceblog.com)
  • It should be noted that for some cancer sites, the percentage of patients undergoing any type of surgical procedure for their cancer will be significantly higher than those receiving an operation classified in this analysis as a 'major' resection. (ncin.org.uk)
  • As somebody faced with a surgical procedure, there is no doubt there will be a lot going through your mind. (joelhschwartz.com)
  • Medical malpractice can occur during any surgical procedure, either as an in-patient or out-patient. (joelhschwartz.com)
  • Whether the procedure is inpatient or outpatient, each step of the process requires careful planning and coordination among healthcare professionals, as well as adherence to the established processes in place for surgical care. (ismie.com)
  • ISMIE's new resource on surgical care settings provides valuable information to address the core group of potential risks that applies to any surgical procedure. (ismie.com)
  • The explanation of the proposed surgical procedure in layperson's terms includes describing where the incision will be made, the steps of the operation, how the incision will be closed, and the size of the scar. (medscape.com)
  • Of particular importance is explicitly explaining why the surgical procedure should be performed and what it should accomplish. (medscape.com)
  • At least seven of the viable bacteria on the skin that is difficult to remove before the eight patients had undergone ultrasound-guided procedures procedure, preventing adequate skin antisepsis and allowing at hospital A. Unopened bottles of nonsterile ultrasound gel, introduction of BCC into sterile body sites. (cdc.gov)
  • Strong patient engagement is often associated with better postoperative outcomes and reduced risk of dangerous and expensive complications for the patient. (nih.gov)
  • Our goal with this project is to define a new model specifically for surgical patient engagement to guide future work to improve patient outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • Our new model can be used to develop interventions for these patients to improve their engagement and thereby their outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • Surgeon enthusiasm for improving outcomes sweeps patients along. (nice.org.uk)
  • Understanding the proportion of patients who undergo an operation to remove their tumour is important to help inform the drive to improve outcomes for cancer patients. (ncin.org.uk)
  • These findings should therefore be seen as a starting point so that we can begin to improve the quality of data relating to surgical practice in cancer enabling us to more reliably study what factors affect surgery rates, and how these relate to clinical outcomes for cancer patients. (ncin.org.uk)
  • Further research is necessary to determine if patient complaints might serve as markers for poor clinical outcomes. (bmj.com)
  • With an increasing awareness of the prevalence of medical injuries 6 and a desire to deliver patient centred care, 7 knowing if patients spontaneously identify and complain about adverse outcomes might support a more active solicitation of patient reporting. (bmj.com)
  • it can enhance communication, increase patient satisfaction, and improve outcomes, but may also increase physician workload. (sages.org)
  • Objective: To examine the surgical results of unilateral lumbar discectomy in patients with bilateral leg pain and discuss short- and long-term outcomes within the limits of lumbar decompression. (researchgate.net)
  • What can we implement in the next 60 to 90 days that's going to change our outcomes for the better and improve our patients lives? (iahrs.org)
  • Careful evaluation of the association of cardiovascular disease to be treated and the prognosis of remitted or active cancer should be established to enhance the prediction of early, medium and long-term outcomes and for a more correctly informed patient. (open.ac.uk)
  • Objectives: The aim of the work was to find biomarkers identifying patients at high risk of adverse clinical outcomes after TAVI and SAVR in addition to currently used predictive model (EuroSCORE). (muni.cz)
  • Conclusion: We identified malondialdehyde, a marker of oxidative stress, as the most promising predictor of adverse outcomes during the 30-day and 1-year follow-up in high-risk patients with symptomatic, severe aortic stenosis treated with TAVI. (muni.cz)
  • Surgical outcomes of double-orifice mitral valve repair in patients with atrioventricular canal defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • The surgical management of double-orifice mitral valve/double-orifice left atrioventricular valve with atrioventricular septal defect is highly challenging with acceptable clinical outcomes. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • This meta-analysis is aimed to evaluate the surgical outcomes of double-orifice mitral valve/double-orifice left atrioventricular valve repair in patients with atrioventricular septal defect. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • Dr Ralph Kruse on behalf of researchers including Dr. Ram Gudavalli at Keiser University College of Chiropractic Medicine Research Department presented this poster on findings from the Prospective-Study Of Post-Surgical Continued Pain Patients Undergoing Chiropractic Flexion Distraction Spinal Manipulation: Analysis Utilizing Patient Reported Outcomes At 3 Months at the ICMT International Consortium on Manual Therapy in May 2022. (coxtechnic.com)
  • To analyze the results of surgical interventions due to bronchiectasias at the Thoracic Surgery Department of the Dr. R. A. Calderón Guardia Hospital. (scielo.sa.cr)
  • In order to review the results of 44 surgical interventions due to bronchiectasias at the Thoracic Surgery Department of Calderón Guardia Hospital, the clinical files of 36 patients were examined. (scielo.sa.cr)
  • Implementation science for ambulatory care safety: a novel method to develop context-sensitive interventions to reduce quality gaps in monitoring high-risk patients. (ahrq.gov)
  • nConclusion: Although the operative interventions to reconstruct metastatic lesions around the hip will not contribute directly to the patients' survival, they may decrease their pain, improve both their ambulation and quality of life. (aott.org.tr)
  • Surgical interventions were performed in 28 patients (12.8%) including division of vascular ring, aortopexy, and surgical tracheostomy. (strath.ac.uk)
  • Controversy regarding the best operative management prompted a review of the literature to offer guidance on surgical interventions. (guidelinecentral.com)
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines for Patients With Chiari Malformation: Surgical Interventions. (guidelinecentral.com)
  • Lastly, the pooled estimated proportions of early and late mortality following surgical interventions were low, that is, 5 and 7.4%, respectively. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • Conclusions: This study demonstrates rapid adoption of secure messaging by a spectrum of surgical providers as well as significant growth in the use of secure messaging for outpatient interaction. (sages.org)
  • Conclusions: Conventional lumbar disk surgery alone is sufficient for the ipsilateral side of radiologically demonstrated disk herniation in patients with bilateral leg pain. (researchgate.net)
  • CONCLUSIONS: The magnitude of body deformities in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis does not interfere with the decision to undertake surgical treatment. (usp.br)
  • The results for the HUI3, GUI and inclusion of patient costs do not change the conclusions of the study. (ucl.ac.uk)
  • Editorial Board members provided observations of the implications of the pandemic on providing care to surgical oncology patients. (springer.com)
  • To this end, a panel of editors of the Annals of Surgical Oncology were invited to reflect upon those strategies that have allowed institutions to successfully prepare for cancer care during COVID-19 as well as others that will help hospitals and surgical oncologists manage the expected challenges at the intersection of COVID-19 and cancer care. (springer.com)
  • The panel provides perspectives on: (1) creating a safe environment for surgical oncology care, (2) redirecting the multidisciplinary model to guide surgical decisions, (3) harnessing telemedicine to accommodate requisite physical distancing, (4) understanding interactions between SARS CoV-2 and cancer therapy, (5) considering the ethical impact of professional guidelines for surgery prioritization, and (6) advocating for our patients who require oncologic surgery in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. (springer.com)
  • Henry Kuerer is a professor of breast surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center who has conducted various case studies on breast cancer and related issues. (sdgln.com)
  • Lancet Oncology published the phase 2 trial results and the likelihood of breast cancer recurring in patients. (sdgln.com)
  • Impact of COVID-19 on the gastrointestinal surgical oncology patient population. (bvsalud.org)
  • Telemedicine was rapidly adopted at the start of the pandemic , rising from 0% to 47% of GI surgical oncology visits within two months. (bvsalud.org)
  • The LOTUS study (Elliot et al BMJ Open 2020 and Annals of Surgery 2023) interviewed surgeons and patients and recorded their consultations in which surgical innovation was discussed. (nice.org.uk)
  • Note: All patients, regardless of symptoms, who received procedures under epidural anesthesia at River Side Surgical Center or Clinica K-3 since January 2023 should be evaluated for fungal meningitis including an LP or spinal tap and MRI of the brain. (cdc.gov)
  • This study examined the association of inpatient harms (e.g., infections, medication-related harms) and 30-day readmissions through a retrospective analysis of adult surgical patients in a single heath system over a two year period. (ahrq.gov)
  • 5 for patients taking Warfarin (26%), and catheter-associated urinary tract infections. (ahrq.gov)
  • As many as half of surgical site infections in the United States are caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, as are more than one quarter of infections affecting chemotherapy patients, according to a meta-analysis published online October 15, 2015, by Lancet Infectious Diseases . (ecri.org)
  • Based on reviews estimating the effectiveness of antibiotics fighting various pathogens, the authors estimate that between 39% and 51% of surgical site infections and 27% of infections in chemotherapy patients are caused by pathogens that are resistant to front-line antibiotic therapy. (ecri.org)
  • This webinar program will review the top causes and sources of Surgical Site Infections based on the most current data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (owens-minor.com)
  • In addition, this webinar will discuss the current evidence-based standards to reduce the overall incidence of Surgical Site Infections. (owens-minor.com)
  • Gram positive infections occurred in non-operated patients and in those who had had closed cardiac operations. (bmj.com)
  • On July 21, 2021, the Virginia Department of Health noti- sound gel to visualize anatomic structures during percutaneous fied CDC that eight patients with invasive B. stabilis infec- procedures (e.g., locating veins to guide peripheral intravenous tion (mostly bloodstream infections) had been identified by catheter insertion). (cdc.gov)
  • During the week of July 18, 2021, hospital A posted a patients. (cdc.gov)
  • Factors associated with less satisfied patients regarding skin sensitivity in the operated breast were an excision of ≥20% of preoperative breast volume, a BMI of 25-30 kg/m 2 , axillary clearance, and radiotherapy. (springer.com)
  • Read about the risks involved in the three main timeframes applicable to treating any surgical patient: preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative. (ismie.com)
  • Adequate preoperative evaluation of cardiovascular abnormalities potentially related to antineoplastic therapy and proper diagnostic workup of other conditions linked to the type of cancer (e.g. haematological disorders and lung dysfunction) are therefore of paramount importance for appropriate surgical decision-making. (open.ac.uk)
  • 4. Patient teaching and psychological support will maintain or increase the activity level of the patient from his preoperative state. (ubc.ca)
  • Patients were more likely to receive preoperative chemotherapy during the first six months of the pandemic compared to the subsequent six months (35.6% vs. 15.5%, p (bvsalud.org)
  • Surgical resection provides excellent outcome in patients with benign cardiac tumors. (nih.gov)
  • There is a large reduction with age in the percentage of patients receiving a major resection, even for patients over 50.For patients aged 80 and over, less than 2% had a record of a major resection for six of the thirteen cancer sites analysed. (ncin.org.uk)
  • Routinely collected Hospital Episode Statistics ( HES ) were used to ascertain which NHS treated patients had a record of a major resection, defined as a surgical operation that when performed on a cancer patient would be an attempt to remove the tumour. (ncin.org.uk)
  • Variations in the percentage of patients who had a record of a major resection were then investigated for different age groups and by socio-economic deprivation. (ncin.org.uk)
  • By linking records for patients treated as inpatients or day cases, surgical operations have been assigned to cancer registrations in order to analyse which patients had a record of a major resection as part of their treatment. (ncin.org.uk)
  • The percentage of NHS treated patients that had a record of a major resection varied widely by cancer site, from over 80% of uterine and female breast cancer patients to only 6% of liver cancer patients. (ncin.org.uk)
  • There is a notable reduction in the percentage of patients undergoing major resection with age for all cancer sites. (ncin.org.uk)
  • For cervical cancer patients, 58% of patients age 40-49 had a record of a major resection compared to 42% of patients aged 50-59 and only 10% of patients aged 80 and over. (ncin.org.uk)
  • Is the extent of surgical resection important in patient outcome in be" by ALİ İBRAHİM SEVİNÇ, SÜLEYMAN ÖZKAN AKSOY et al. (tubitak.gov.tr)
  • Is the extent of surgical resection important in patient outcome in benign and borderline phyllodes tumors of the breast? (tubitak.gov.tr)
  • In patients undergoing posterior fossa decompression surgery for treatment of CIM and syrinx, surgeons may perform resection or reduction of cerebellar tonsil tissue to improve syrinx and/or symptoms. (guidelinecentral.com)
  • Methods: We characterized the adoption of secure messaging through a patient portal by surgical providers and measured the growth of secure messaging as a form of outpatient interaction across surgical specialties. (sages.org)
  • Objectives: We evaluated surgical methods and results in patients who were treated by various internal fixation and arthroplastic methods for impending or pathological fractures around the hip joint due to symptomatic bone metastasis. (aott.org.tr)
  • Materials and methods: We examined the medical records of 122 patients in our clinic, who had histologically confirmed benign and borderline PTs between 1994 and 2017. (tubitak.gov.tr)
  • METHODS: We evaluated body image factors in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients. (usp.br)
  • Methods: A cost utility analysis was carried out from a National Health Service perspective over a 2-year time horizon inclusive of patient costs. (ucl.ac.uk)
  • Contact the webmaster download surgical procedures on the cirrhotic patient 2017 scope account is regular to determine. (scheinerman.net)
  • Eight of the 12 safety culture dimensions significantly improved over time with the largest increase being 'Hospital managers' support to patient safety' from a mean score of 2.82 at baseline in 2009 to 3.15 in 2017 (mean change: 0.33, 95% CI 0.21 to 0.44). (uib.no)
  • Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) is a training programme for surgical doctors. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fluid management of the pediatric surgical patient represents an important aspect of medical care, particularly for initial treatment of the ill child. (medscape.com)
  • The average total care cost for a patient with a retained surgical tool is about an extra $166,000, including legal defense, payments and care. (cbsnews.com)
  • Over the past five years members of the surgical and orthopaedic innovation theme of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) have explored this. (nice.org.uk)
  • Festive season strikes will strike fear into patients waiting for care. (patients-association.org.uk)
  • In the last of our blogs on the development of an outpatient strategy, we reflect on what we learned about patient choice, personalised care and treating the whole person. (patients-association.org.uk)
  • Patient Care and Surgical Training During Armed Conflict: Ex. (lww.com)
  • Epworth HealthCare acknowledges the peoples of the Kulin Nations, the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which we work and care for our patients. (epworth.org.au)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has posed extraordinary demands from patients, providers, and health care systems. (springer.com)
  • Despite this, surgical oncologists must maintain focus on providing high-quality, empathetic care for the almost 2 million patients nationally who will be diagnosed with operable cancer this year. (springer.com)
  • Strategies are presented that have allowed institutions to successfully prepare for cancer care during COVID-19, as well as other strategies that will help hospitals and surgical oncologists manage anticipated challenges in the near term. (springer.com)
  • Until an effective vaccine becomes available for widespread use, it is imperative that surgical oncologists remain focused on providing optimal care for our cancer patients while managing the demands that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impose on all of us. (springer.com)
  • A summary of key measures that have established a framework from which to address these issues is provided, as well as additional strategies for managing resumption of surgical care in cancer patients. (springer.com)
  • This center is one of the most respected and reputed ones that are exclusive to cancer patient care and research. (sdgln.com)
  • Patient satisfaction is valuable in terms of evaluating the nursing care process, increasing the quality of care, and providing better quality of care. (termedia.pl)
  • This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the satisfaction levels of surgical patients with nursing care. (termedia.pl)
  • As a result, the surgical patients included in this study were quite satisfied with nursing care during their hospitalization, which supports maintaining the same order of nursing care and even improving it as much as possible in terms of patient satisfaction. (termedia.pl)
  • Increasing patient safety event reporting in 2 intensive care units: A prospective interventional study. (ahrq.gov)
  • Background: Adoption of secure patient-provider messaging through online patient portals has increased substantially in recent years due to Affordable Care Act incentives and consumer demand. (sages.org)
  • Most research about secure messaging and patient portals has been conducted in primary care and medical specialties, and little is known about their use by surgeons. (sages.org)
  • Additional research is needed to understand the types of care delivered through patient portals and to develop models for reimbursement of online care. (sages.org)
  • Medical professionals owe their patients a duty of care. (joelhschwartz.com)
  • In the event that you are a victim of surgical malpractice, the best thing you can do is seek additional medical care without delay. (joelhschwartz.com)
  • Once you have received the medical care that you need, you may consider reaching out to a medical malpractice lawyer to help you navigate your surgical error case. (joelhschwartz.com)
  • Patient participation in nursing care specifically has not been examined adequately and remains one of the least understood ideas in clinical practice. (bl.uk)
  • 2011). Most studies have targeted clinically distinct patient groups and discrete aspects of patient participation within the context of chronic illness or medical and primary care practice. (bl.uk)
  • An empirically grounded theory that explains the process of patient participation in surgical nursing care within the empirical world has yet to be published. (bl.uk)
  • The purpose of this grounded theory study was to explore the nature of patient participation in nursing care within the context of the acute surgical care setting. (bl.uk)
  • Ultimately the aim was to generate a substantive theory that could account for, and explain, the process by which patients' participate in their surgical nursing care. (bl.uk)
  • The theory explains how patient participation in nursing care within the acute surgical setting is established, developed, maintained or inhibited. (bl.uk)
  • It reveals an evolutionary context-sensitive process, which describes the complex and challenging nature of patient participation in nursing care as experienced by patients and nurses in the pre and post-operative period. (bl.uk)
  • Three dynamic phases: Establishing Readiness, Shaping Work and Incurring Rewards and Costs describe how patients engage in their nursing care prior to and after surgery. (bl.uk)
  • The phase Establishing Readiness describes the structural, organisational and environmental antecedents of patient participation within the context of the surgical care setting. (bl.uk)
  • Shaping Work describes the range and variation in participatory behaviour and the levels at which patients participate in their own nursing care throughout their surgical experience. (bl.uk)
  • The phase Incurring Rewards and Costs explains the varied effects of patient participation in surgical nursing care on the individual patient, the nurse and surgical ward performance and resources. (bl.uk)
  • A number of recommendations are made to enable nurses, educationalists, health care managers and policy makers to develop substantiated strategies and initiatives for the effective implementation of patient participation in modern surgical nursing practice. (bl.uk)
  • The unique risks associated with surgical care require keeping patient safety top-of-mind. (ismie.com)
  • Stopping these cuts will protect patients by preserving access to quality surgical care and ensuring no physician will face payment cuts amid a historic pandemic. (apnews.com)
  • Boozman, Cramer, Hyde-Smith, Cotton and Collins for their leadership on this issue and will continue to partner with them and their Congressional colleagues to protect patients' access to quality surgical care. (apnews.com)
  • Cuts of this extent would be harmful to patients even without the pandemic, but the added pressure of COVID-19 will make it significantly harder for older Americans to access care when they need it and where they need it. (apnews.com)
  • The Surgical Care Coalition advocates for access to quality surgical care for all Americans. (apnews.com)
  • The Surgical Care Coalition is comprised of 12 surgical professional associations that proudly represent more than 150,000 surgeons working across the country with a common goal of improving the quality of care, and quality of life, for all patients. (apnews.com)
  • The information in this patient summary should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or advice. (guidelinecentral.com)
  • The members of the control group (4 patients, 4 significant others) were provided with the usual nursing care given by the ward nursing staff. (ubc.ca)
  • Comprehensive care of the pediatric surgical patient is multifaceted and requires a thorough understanding of the surgical diseases encountered, a detailed knowledge of the physiology of the pediatric population, and an awareness of the unique issues inherent in providing medical care for children. (medscape.com)
  • Complete care of the pediatric surgical patient includes establishing a good rapport not only with the child but also with the child's parents or guardian. (medscape.com)
  • 3D-printing models for patient care, surgical planning and medical education. (who.int)
  • In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on the presentation and surgical care of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers . (bvsalud.org)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic caused an initial disruption to the surgical care of GI cancers , but did not compromise stage at presentation. (bvsalud.org)
  • Three U.S. laboratories (CDC Mycotic Diseases Branch's Laboratory, UCSF Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, and UW Medicine Molecular Microbiology laboratory) and the Mexican national laboratory (InDRE) have detected fungal signals consistent with the Fusarium solani species complex from the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients receiving follow-up care in Mexico or the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • The Journal of the American Medical Association's article, "N95 Respirators versus Medical Masks for Preventing Influenza Among Health Care Personnel: A Randomized Clinical Trial (ResPECT)," has sparked additional discussion on the topic of the comparative ability of respirators versus surgical masks to protect healthcare professionals against airborne pathogens, such as influenza virus. (cdc.gov)
  • 4) How equitable is acute hospital care (e.g. prescription, surgical treatment, length of hospital stay) for older people? (who.int)
  • Infants and children are sensitive to small degrees of dehydration , and commonly used protocols for pediatric fluid therapy do not consider the rapidly changing perioperative physiology in this patient population. (medscape.com)
  • We determined the number of surgical clinic visits and patient-initiated secure messages sent to surgical specialties in the first three years (2008 to 2010) after deployment of a patient portal in adult and pediatric specialties at an academic medical center. (sages.org)
  • This article describes the general approach to treating the pediatric surgical patient. (medscape.com)
  • Pregnant and incarcerated patients in addition to those with postoperative complications or interview time frames greater than 4 wk postoperatively were excluded. (nih.gov)
  • Patient complaints are associated with increased malpractice risk but it is unclear if complaints might be associated with medical complications. (bmj.com)
  • The purpose of this study was to determine whether an association exists between patient complaints and surgical complications. (bmj.com)
  • Surgical complications were identified using administrative data. (bmj.com)
  • After adjusting for surgical specialty, co-morbid illnesses and length of stay, admissions with complications had an odds ratio of 1.74 (95% confidence interval 1.01 to 2.98) of being associated with a complaint compared with admissions without complications. (bmj.com)
  • Admissions with surgical complications are more likely to be associated with a complaint than surgical admissions without complications. (bmj.com)
  • This study investigated whether an association exists between unsolicited patient complaints and surgical postoperative complications. (bmj.com)
  • National analyses of major surgical resections for thirteen cancer sites have been undertaken, with results by age group and deprivation index. (ncin.org.uk)
  • These results are therefore a reflection only of patients who are treated within the NHS. (ncin.org.uk)
  • But here's some good news- the breast cancer patients were tested with the pre-surgical treatment and have shown positive results! (sdgln.com)
  • And the results proved otherwise- they could cope with cancer without any surgical chemotherapy and radiation. (sdgln.com)
  • Patient safety curriculum for surgical residency programs: results of a national consensus conference. (ahrq.gov)
  • Is the availability of hospital IT applications associated with a hospital's risk adjusted incidence rate for patient safety indicators: results from 66 Georgia hospitals. (ahrq.gov)
  • Results: VAS score differences were statistically significant at all follow-up time points in patients with ipsilateral and contralateral pain. (researchgate.net)
  • Results: 249 patients were identified of which 219 proceeded to data collection. (strath.ac.uk)
  • Results: The mean age of the patients was 40.6 years (range 18.0-81.0, ±12.1 standard deviation [SD]) and the mean tumor size was 25.8 mm (range 9-65, ±10.3 SD). (tubitak.gov.tr)
  • RESULTS: A total of 52 patients were studied. (usp.br)
  • Primary and secondary outcome measures Primary outcome was the results of the patient safety culture measured by the culturally adapted Norwegian version of the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture. (uib.no)
  • Reviewing the results of imaging studies with the parents and patient is helpful. (medscape.com)
  • Since the results of studies comparing effectiveness of N95 FFRs and surgical masks are inconsistent, it could not be determined if surgical masks provided comparable protection to healthcare professionals as N95 FFRs. (cdc.gov)
  • A retrospective analysis of 16 713 surgical admissions was conducted over a 54 month period at a single academic medical center. (bmj.com)
  • We calculated the proportion of all outpatient interactions (i.e., clinic visits or secure message threads) done through secure messaging over time and used logistic regression models to compare the likelihood of message-based versus clinic outpatient interaction across surgical specialties. (sages.org)
  • All 12 (four non-operated, one closed, and seven open cases) needed acute surgical treatment. (bmj.com)
  • The informants of the research were patients and nurses on three acute surgical wards in an NHS Trust Hospital. (bl.uk)
  • There were 26 episodes in 24 patients who had been treated surgically (operated group) (16 open and eight closed cardiac operations). (bmj.com)
  • Invasive monitoring and low cardiac output were consistent features in those patients who had endocarditis soon after open heart surgery whereas dental treatment was a common feature in non-operated cases and after closed cardiac operations. (bmj.com)
  • Candidate patients for cardiac surgery procedures with a history of malignancies and antitumour therapy or with an active cancer and on antineoplastic treatment are increasingly common in daily practice. (open.ac.uk)
  • The aim of this review is to give an overview of factors that should be considered in adult patients who are undergoing, or have undergone, treatment for oncological indications who are candidates for cardiac surgery. (open.ac.uk)
  • Its purpose was to evaluate the effect of planned patient teaching and psychological support on the ability of the elderly patient to adapt to the surgical insertion of a permanent cardiac pacemaker. (ubc.ca)
  • Studies of pneumatic compression in cardiac surgery and neurosurgical patients have shown a distinct improvement in the incidence of DVT without the added risk of bleeding. (medscape.com)
  • Initially, these compensatory changes allow the LV to maintain cardiac output, and patients are asymptomatic. (medscape.com)
  • As the stenosis progresses, patients are unable to increase stroke volume, and as a result, they are unable to increase cardiac output so as to compensate for increases in myocardial oxygen demand. (medscape.com)
  • Recent reports have suggested that bariatric surgery patients are at elevated risk of chronic opioid use," said co-author Anita P. Courcoulas, M.D., M.P.H., chief of minimally invasive bariatric and general surgery at UPMC. (upmc.com)
  • Starting in 2006, King and her colleagues followed more than 2,000 patients participating in the NIH-funded Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery-2 (LABS-2), a prospective observational study of patients undergoing weight-loss surgery at one of 10 hospitals across the United States. (upmc.com)
  • Dr. Kent Sasse of Sasse Surgical Associates is pleased to introduce his recently updated website to patients seeking bariatric surgery in the Reno, Nevada, area. (ceatus.com)
  • These recent changes are all part of a comprehensive online marketing campaign designed to better educate potential patients about bariatric surgery while making local patients more aware of Dr. Sasse's state-of-the-art clinic. (ceatus.com)
  • Sasse Surgical Associates specializes in minimally invasive techniques, which may be applied to bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, gallbladder, hernia repair surgery and other procedures. (ceatus.com)
  • Dr. Sasse provides bariatric surgery to patients in Carson City and northern Nevada at his clinic in Reno. (ceatus.com)
  • Patients can also skip radiation therapy if all works all good. (sdgln.com)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network Health Advisory about an outbreak of suspected fungal meningitis among U.S. patients hospitalized in Texas after undergoing cosmetic procedures under epidural anesthesia in the city of Matamoros, state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. (cdc.gov)
  • Two additional female patients hospitalized in Texas developed suspected fungal meningitis 1-8 weeks after undergoing cosmetic procedures under epidural anesthesia at Clinica K-3 in Matamoros, Mexico. (cdc.gov)
  • Since then, public health officials have identified a multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis among patients who received procedures under epidural anesthesia at River Side Surgical Center or Clinica K-3. (cdc.gov)
  • Recommendations for diagnosis and management of patients with possible fungal meningitis associated with epidural anesthesia administered in Matamoros, Mexico, are available on CDC's website , which will be updated as new information becomes available. (cdc.gov)
  • Patients from either a safety net or private hospital in the Houston area between the ages of 18 and 70 y were recruited after surgery for either thyroid, parathyroid, colon, or rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and diverticulitis. (nih.gov)
  • Almost half of patients reporting opioid use at the time of surgery reported no such use following surgery. (upmc.com)
  • However, among the much larger group of patients who did not report opioid use pre-surgery, opioid use gradually increased throughout seven years of follow-up," said lead author Wendy C. King, Ph.D., associate professor of epidemiology at Pitt Public Health. (upmc.com)
  • Jane Blazeby, Professor of Surgery, University of Bristol, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston and the NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, talks about the research she's led to explore and address optimism bias and other issues in surgical innovation. (nice.org.uk)
  • This animation was created by drawing on the experiences of patients who chose the option to have their planned surgery at a surgical hub. (patients-association.org.uk)
  • By watching this video you'll learn about the purpose of surgical hubs to provide more capacity for non-emergency surgery, helping to reduce waiting times for your operation. (patients-association.org.uk)
  • The video also explains what is involved if you are offered the option to have your surgery at a hub and presents the experiences of patients who have used a hub. (patients-association.org.uk)
  • It should be noted that despite additional treatments, patients treated with endovascular treatment continued have lower rates of death and disability than those treated with open surgery. (scienceblog.com)
  • It is a referral hospital for patients throughout Ukraine and hosts the top general surgery residency program in the country. (lww.com)
  • Four orthopaedic surgery patients have formed a unique bond, after spending time together recovering from their operations at Epworth Geelong during lockdown. (epworth.org.au)
  • and (6) advocating for our patients who require oncologic surgery in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. (springer.com)
  • Pre-surgical Therapy May Allow Patients With Breast Cancer To Avoid Surgery! (sdgln.com)
  • Earlier people used to get surgery first and later follow up such therapies, now with the advanced drugs and medications, you can come through the surgical phase and directly go for therapies. (sdgln.com)
  • This commentary discusses the development of a checklist for use before, during, and after surgery that engages patients and families in the process. (ahrq.gov)
  • With the development of new surgical techniques in breast cancer, such as oncoplastic breast surgery, increased knowledge of risk factors for poor satisfaction with conventional breast-conserving surgery (BCS) is needed in order to determine which patients to offer these techniques to. (springer.com)
  • Hence, it is important to identify factors associated with a poor aesthetic outcome after conventional BCS, in order to determine which patients would benefit the most from oncoplastic breast surgery. (springer.com)
  • Spinal cord stimulation has been demonstrated as a therapeutic option for patients with persistent lumbar radicular pain secondary to failed back surgery syndrome. (iasp-pain.org)
  • This case report demonstrates a successful percutaneous spinal cord stimulator (SCS) trial followed by surgical placement of a permanent SCS to treat lumbar radicular pain and axial low back pain in a patient with severe thoracolumbar scoliosis status after laminectomy and spinal fusion surgery. (iasp-pain.org)
  • Colorectal surgery is for patients suffering from rectal-related disorders like colon cancer, diverticulitis or hemorrhoids. (ceatus.com)
  • After weight loss surgery, patients often require tummy tuck in Reno, and Dr. Sasse offers this surgery as well. (ceatus.com)
  • Sasse Surgical Associates' site offers various resources to help make potential patients more comfortable about considering weight loss surgery. (ceatus.com)
  • Surgical malpractice occurs specifically during surgery. (joelhschwartz.com)
  • Surgical medical malpractice can occur anytime throughout the surgery process, including during preparations, the actual surgery, or even post-op. (joelhschwartz.com)
  • Endocarditis occurred soon after open heart surgery in eight patients and as a late complication in the other 16. (bmj.com)
  • Therefore, revision surgery for close or positive surgical margins for benign and borderline PTs should not be performed as a rule. (tubitak.gov.tr)
  • Patients Keryn and Vanessa were overjoyed with the service they received and were pleased to have been able to complete their elective surgery sooner than expected. (peninsulahealth.org.au)
  • We analyzed the correlation of these data with the number of years the patient was willing to trade for surgery, as measured by the time-trade-off method. (usp.br)
  • We did not find a correlation between any of the parameters that were studied and the number of years that the patient would trade for the surgery. (usp.br)
  • Intraoperative neuromonitoring in patients undergoing decompression for CIM may be used during surgery. (guidelinecentral.com)
  • Patients undergoing surgery for CIM who experience symptom resolution may be monitored for symptom or imaging changes. (guidelinecentral.com)
  • [ 5 ] In many patients who undergo foot and ankle surgery, DVT may develop without clinically apparent symptoms or signs. (medscape.com)
  • The minimally invasive treatment is better tolerated in selected critically ill patients with ruptured brain aneurysms. (scienceblog.com)
  • Data are not currently routinely available for patients who receive private hospital treatment. (ncin.org.uk)
  • Surgical intervention was decided upon when the affected area was localized in a specific part of the lung or when infectious processes became frequent and too difficult to control with medical treatment. (scielo.sa.cr)
  • The patients with early-stage breast cancer gave a good response to the targeted cancer treatment. (sdgln.com)
  • Akima T, Tamano M, Yamagishi H, Kubota K, Fujimori T, Hiraishi H. Surgical treatment of HCC in a patient with lamivudine-resistant hepatitis B cirrhosis with adefovir dipivoxil. (wjgnet.com)
  • Deborah is shown here before and after ThermaCool non-surgical facelift and Sculptra injectable filler treatment. (marinaplasticsurgery.com)
  • The aim of this study was to investigate patient satisfaction regarding aesthetic result and skin sensitivity in relation to patient, tumour, and treatment factors, in a consecutive sample of patients undergoing conventional BCS. (springer.com)
  • Comparison of non-surgical treatment met. (pcori.org)
  • In patients with symptomatic CM1 malformation (with or without syrinx), either posterior fossa decompression ( PFD ) or posterior fossa decompression with duraplasty ( PFDD ) may be utilized as a first line treatment to improve pre-operative symptoms. (guidelinecentral.com)
  • Surgeons may perform additional neurosurgical intervention 6 to 12 months following surgical treatment of CIM with syringomyelia in patients that have not demonstrated radiographic improvement. (guidelinecentral.com)
  • The Treatment of Advanced Glaucoma Study is a randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of primary surgical and medical management for newly diagnosed advanced patients with OAG. (ucl.ac.uk)
  • Changes in patient , tumor , and treatment characteristics before the pandemic compared to during the pandemic were evaluated. (bvsalud.org)
  • Patient safety and quality improvement adaptation during the COVID-19 pandemic. (ahrq.gov)
  • Of 522 patients that met study criteria, 252 (48.3%) were treated before the COVID-19 pandemic. (bvsalud.org)
  • Region of the World Health Organization, the Regional Office convened a consultation meeting of experts involved in the clinical management of patients infected with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus. (who.int)
  • It's critical to establish and comply with policies and procedures to make sure all surgical items are identified and accounted for, as well to ensure that there is open communication by all members of the surgical team about any concerns," said McKee. (cbsnews.com)
  • In addition to the RCS England, CCrISP courses are run by the following surgical training bodies: Academy of Medicine of Malaysia Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Courses are open to doctors who have completed the Foundation Programme and is usually taken during ST1-3 or CT1-2 training. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons requires surgical trainees to complete CCrISP within the first 2 years of training (SET 1-2). (wikipedia.org)
  • Seasoned surgeons assessed in a laparoscopic surgical crisis. (ahrq.gov)
  • As patient portal adoption increases, surgeons can expect to participate in growing numbers of online interactions, especially in specialties with long-term follow up, such as transplantation. (sages.org)
  • We need Congress to protect our patients by passing legislation that stops these cuts," said John A. Wilson, MD, FAANS, FACS, President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. (apnews.com)
  • The COVID warriors played regional music and danced inside the surgical ICU ward of the hospital in order to cheer the patients. (indiatimes.com)
  • We aim to describe the incidence, patient characteristics, and predictors of surgical intervention in a large cohort of paediatric patients. (strath.ac.uk)
  • The surgical management of moderate to severe regurgitation showed corrective benefits post-operatively and was associated with low incidence of early mortality and re-operation. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • [ 4 ] A study of patients with pelvic or lower-extremity fracture (N = 3295) by Pan et al found a 2.08% incidence of PE in patients with below-knee DVT and a 3.17% incidence in patients with above-knee DVT. (medscape.com)
  • A 2012 systematic review of randomized, controlled trials found that knee- and thigh-high GCS do not significantly differ in their effectiveness in reducing the incidence of DVT in hospitalized patients. (medscape.com)
  • I think it is wonderful that they have opened up more surgical wards to assist with shortening the waitlist especially if you were in the tier three category. (peninsulahealth.org.au)
  • We need to look at patient information, regulatory oversight and reporting of innovative surgical procedures. (nice.org.uk)
  • BMJ Open and BJS 2022 ) retrieved NHS hospital policies from England and Wales and scrutinised them in-depth to understand how local governance is provided for innovative surgical procedures. (nice.org.uk)
  • Currently about 30 to 40 percent of all patients with aneurysms are treated with minimally invasive procedures, he said. (scienceblog.com)
  • Operations recorded within HES are coded using OPCS4 codes, a coding classification system for surgical procedures and operations. (ncin.org.uk)
  • The download surgical procedures on the cirrhotic patient opposed in East London. (scheinerman.net)
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  • The ninth edition of the clinical practice guidelines for prevention of VTE from the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) recommended that LMWH be given to patients undergoing major orthopedic procedures at least 12 hours preoperatively or postoperatively. (medscape.com)
  • BCC), among hospitalized patients at hospital A. Most sequences of B. stabilis for all eight clinical (seven from blood patients had undergone ultrasound-guided procedures during and one from ascites fluid) and three product isolates collected their admission. (cdc.gov)
  • A significant prevalence of the disease in female patients was observed, in proportion of 11 to 1. (scielo.sa.cr)
  • The organization takes hospitals to task for improper or inadequate protocols that lead to equipment like sponges, towels, needles, instruments, retractors and other small items and fragments of tools in patients. (cbsnews.com)
  • In only three years after widespread portal deployment, the volume of secure messaging exceeded face-to-face clinic encounters for some surgical specialties. (sages.org)
  • The new fee schedule cut Medicare payments to some surgical specialties by up to nine percent. (apnews.com)
  • The primary outcome measure was unsolicited patient complaints. (bmj.com)
  • 3 Although communication factors have been shown to have a role in malpractice activity, 4, 5 it remains unclear whether patient complaints might also be associated with adverse patient outcome. (bmj.com)
  • This retrospective study aims to examine the clinical outcome of benign and borderline PTs, according to the surgical margins. (tubitak.gov.tr)
  • The primary outcome was patient health-related quality of life measured by the EQ-5D-5L, Health Utilities Index 3 (HUI3) and Glaucoma Utility Index (GUI). (ucl.ac.uk)
  • The report cites a 2012 New York Times profile of Sophia Savage, a nurse from Kentucky who became violently ill in 2005, only to undergo a CT scan and find out a surgical sponge had been left in her abdomen during a hysterectomy four years earlier. (cbsnews.com)
  • OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to evaluate whether the severity of deformities in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis contributes to patients' decision regarding whether to undergo an operation. (usp.br)
  • By working with patients and the GIRFT programme, we hope you will be better supported in your healthcare choices for surgical hubs. (patients-association.org.uk)
  • Because some patients with fungal meningitis may initially present with mild or non-specific symptoms, healthcare providers should have a low threshold for performing brain imaging and LP. (cdc.gov)
  • Consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is an important part of the strategy to protect healthcare professionals from inhaling infectious particles, preventing the spread of respiratory infection between healthcare professionals and patients. (cdc.gov)
  • Two types of devices are most commonly used in the healthcare setting: N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) and surgical masks (commonly called facemasks). (cdc.gov)
  • Recently, there has been discussion whether N95 FFRs or surgical masks should be the recommended minimum level protection for use in healthcare facilities during outbreaks of infectious diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • partly because multiple follow-up treatments are necessary within the first year of endovascular treatments, as opposed to one major surgical operation. (scienceblog.com)
  • See the full report on NHS treated cancer patients receiving major surgical resections (2011) on our reports page. (ncin.org.uk)
  • By working with clinicians from the NCIN's Site Specific Clinical Reference Groups ( SSCRG s), particular operations recorded within HES were classified as 'major' resections for diagnosed cancer patients. (ncin.org.uk)
  • Moreover, cancer patients are often elderly and have comorbidities, and cancer therapies frequently employ immunosuppressive agents. (springer.com)
  • The sample of the descriptive study consisted of 186 surgical patients of a public hospital in Northern Cyprus. (termedia.pl)
  • During the study period 0.9% of surgical admissions were associated with a patient complaint. (bmj.com)
  • The aims of this prospective study were to examine patient satisfaction concerning aesthetic result, including symmetry, and skin sensitivity in the breast, in a consecutive sample of patients undergoing conventional BCS at a single institution, and to investigate potential risk factors for low satisfaction. (springer.com)
  • Between February 1, 2008 and January 31, 2012, all patients offered BCS at Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, due to breast cancer or suspected malignancy, and able to comprehend information given in spoken and written Swedish were eligible for inclusion in the present study. (springer.com)
  • A total of 653 patients were identified as potential participants and subsequently registered in the study database (Fig. 1 ). (springer.com)
  • nMethods: The study included 34 patients (36 hips) who were treated with surgical therapy for metastatic hip pathologies. (aott.org.tr)
  • Objectives Our primary objective was to study the impact of the Norwegian National Patient Safety Campaign and Program on Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) implementation and on safety culture. (uib.no)
  • At approximately two and four weeks after discharge from the hospital, the nurse investigator visited all the patients in the study and their significant others. (ubc.ca)
  • This article is the result of an investigation that aimed to understand the perception of patients admitted to the surgical clinic, about the role of the hospital psychologist. (bvsalud.org)
  • We worked with Engage Britain and the PMA on a project that engaged nearly 2,000 members of the public, patients and staff to learn about their experiences of the NHS. (patients-association.org.uk)
  • We have worked with the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme to create a short three-minute animated video for patients about the benefits of elective surgical hubs. (patients-association.org.uk)
  • The members of the experimental group (5 patients, 3 significant others) were seen individually by the nurse investigator on or close to the third, fourth and fifth postoperative day at which time their questions were answered, they were given the opportunity to express their concerns and, they were shown a 15 minute slide-tape programme about pacemakers. (ubc.ca)
  • A retained surgical tool can lead to physical and emotional harm, an extended hospital stay or death. (cbsnews.com)
  • In 95 percent of the cases, patients had to stay longer in the hospital. (cbsnews.com)
  • We worked closely with this group of patients to understand what information they needed to make an informed decision about opting for a surgical hub and what they felt would improve the overall process, including scheduling of appointments, and travelling to a surgical hub which may be in a different location to their local hospital. (patients-association.org.uk)
  • Hospital records for all patients who are treated within the NHS are captured within HES. (ncin.org.uk)
  • Patient safety indicators for England from hospital administrative data: case-control analysis and comparison with US data. (ahrq.gov)
  • Conclusion The National Patient Safety Program, fostering engagement from trust boards, hospital managers and frontline operating theatre personnel enabled effective implementation of the SSC. (uib.no)
  • Two patients from a hospital in the state of Rio Grande do Sul were researched. (bvsalud.org)
  • The hospital psychologist works in this context and relationship with the patient, helping to understand these aspects that permeate hospitalization. (bvsalud.org)
  • By stopping and looking to listen, by the space built so that the losses made were recognized and, it was possible to perceive as loopholes and gains, the essence of understanding the role of the hospital psychologist was understood by the respondents, as the ability to perceive the subject beyond of the patient. (bvsalud.org)
  • Median survival was 9.6 months and 322 months for patients with malignant and benign diseases, respectively. (nih.gov)
  • They are used to help protect a sterile field, such as the area surrounding the site of a surgical incision, from contamination by particles expelled by the wearer, such as those generated by coughs or sneezes. (cdc.gov)
  • Open-ended qualitative interviews were conducted with 38 postoperative patients, analyzed using the conventional content analysis method, and coded with NVivo 11. (nih.gov)
  • TBM can present with a large spectrum of disease severity and underlying pathologies that may be managed medically and surgically, and it is not always clear which patients would most benefit from surgical intervention. (strath.ac.uk)
  • Multivariate analysis showed secondary TBM, acute life-threatening events, and difficulty weaning from mechanical ventilation were independent risk factors for surgical intervention. (strath.ac.uk)
  • 1 year present with a more severe form of the disease and the presence of particular independent risk factors may indicate a need for surgical intervention. (strath.ac.uk)
  • A detailed competitor and commercial analysis has been made and we are convinced that with the BioMechMeniscus project we have a unique opportunity to bring a novel implant to the market and support it with a distinct pre-planning and surgical assistance tool to optimize clinical performance. (europa.eu)
  • Is a Unilateral Surgical Approach Effective in Patients with Bilateral Leg Pain with Unilateral Lumbar Disc Herniation? (researchgate.net)
  • Group 1 (30 patients) had bilateral leg pain and unilateral lumbar disk herniation. (researchgate.net)
  • The objective of this article is to review the current literature on lumbar disc herniations with contralateral radiculopathy and answer main questions regarding pathophysiological basis and best surgical approach. (researchgate.net)
  • In this webinar, we'll look at some of the new professionals patients may see in general practice, such as social prescriber, paramedic and mental health practitioner. (patients-association.org.uk)
  • Glaser, 1978) was employed to examine the complex nature or natural history of patient participation within the context of contemporary surgical nursing practice. (bl.uk)
  • Ease of use, patient compliance, and cost influence which type of stocking is used in clinical practice. (medscape.com)
  • The analysis has used routinely available datasets with the close engagement of clinicians to understand the use of surgical codes. (ncin.org.uk)
  • After the pre-plan is accepted a patient-specific arthroscopic surgical guide is 3-D printed which will be used as an aiming device for an external (standard) surgical guide for fixation of the horns. (europa.eu)
  • however, CSF values were notable for significantly elevated white blood cell counts and, in one patient, elevated levels of (1,3)-beta-D-glucan, a biomarker for fungal infection. (cdc.gov)
  • A Case Report of a Successful Percutaneous Trial and Surgical Placement of a Spinal Cord Stimulator in a Patient With Severe Thoracolumbar Scoliosis. (iasp-pain.org)
  • These patients who were considered in complete remission after the chemotherapy were taken into consideration. (sdgln.com)
  • Out of the 50 patients, 31 completely responded to the chemotherapy. (sdgln.com)
  • We've been working with patient participation groups in Hertfordshire and West Essex for more than a year now. (patients-association.org.uk)
  • Though only a few residents shared their stories, these narratives represent a broad range of experiences and perspectives that reflect the impact of the war on the training of surgical residents at our institution. (lww.com)
  • Patient narratives are then coded into different complaint categories using a validated coding scheme. (bmj.com)
  • A systematic review of the effect of distraction on surgeon performance: directions for operating room policy and surgical training. (ahrq.gov)