• Many patients with HPS exhibit orthodeoxia-an improvement in oxygenation in the supine compared to the upright position. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We hypothesize that exercise capacity will be superior in the supine compared to the upright position in such patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 4 mmHg) comparing the effect of supine vs upright position on exercise. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Participants will be randomized to cycle ergometry in either the supine or upright position. (biomedcentral.com)
  • IJV-VCSA≤0.3 cm 2 indicated 'stenosis,' and IJV-VCSA decrease from supine to upright position 'reverted postural control. (bmj.com)
  • A decrease in IJV-VCSA from supine to upright position was observed in all participants, but this denotes a physiological finding. (bmj.com)
  • We reported a pregnant woman without structural heart disease that had multiple symptomatic VPC when supine. (hindawi.com)
  • The evaluation of symptomatic patients with suspected heart failure is directed at confirming the diagnosis, determining the cause, identifying concomitant illnesses, establishing the severity of heart failure, and guiding therapy. (aafp.org)
  • Patients and methods Patients undergoing endoscopic therapy for symptomatic ZD from February 2019 to March 2020 were included. (thieme-connect.com)
  • 0.001), while grade 3 desquamation occurred in 10.2% versus 5.7% of patients (OR 1.87, 95% CI 1.05-3.32, P =0.03). (medpagetoday.com)
  • The effects of intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) and abdominal belt on regional lung ventilation in neuromuscular patients are unknown. (nih.gov)
  • We conducted a prospective physiologic short-term study in stable neuromuscular patients to determine the effects of IPBB, with and without abdominal belt, on regional lung ventilation. (nih.gov)
  • Each patient received IPPB sessions with and without an abdominal belt, in a random order, at one-day intervals. (nih.gov)
  • In patients with neuromuscular disease, supine IPPB treatments, with or without abdominal belt, increased ventilation to anterior lungs regions, compared to the left-lateral and right-lateral positions. (nih.gov)
  • POCUS is useful in differentiating variants of intussusception that range from a surgical emergency to a transient source of abdominal pain allowing clinicians to better manage these patients. (acep.org)
  • Patients can present with lethargy, vomiting or decreased appetite, with fewer than 50% of patients presenting with the classic triad of red-currant jelly stool, colicky abdominal pain, and palpable abdominal mass. 1 Delay in diagnosis increases morbidity, including bowel ischemia and perforation, as well as mortality. (appliedradiology.com)
  • Bicklem, I 2006) The supine abdominal x-ray is the standard for an x-ray. (markedbyteachers.com)
  • The supine postion for abdominal x-rays is used 99% of the time. (markedbyteachers.com)
  • X-rays of the supine abdominal postion are past from front to back. (markedbyteachers.com)
  • When taking a successful abdominal x-ray, it is important to focus on the patient in relation to the controlling factors. (markedbyteachers.com)
  • Abdominal x-rays without radiopaque contrast agents may be done to check for positioning of ureteral stents. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Our findings indicate that supine sleep may contribute to the overall disease burden by deteriorating sleep-disordered breathing and daytime vigilance. (uzh.ch)
  • This article reports the results of sonographic findings in patients with MS and controls, looking for evidence of the controversial entity chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency. (ajnr.org)
  • 9 There was 100% separation between patients without multiple sclerosis and those with the disease based on the sonographic criteria and venographic findings. (ajnr.org)
  • The conclusions, findings, and opinions expressed by authors contributing to this journal do not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Public Health Service, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the authors' affiliated institutions. (cdc.gov)
  • Patients were included if all of the following criteria were met: ≥ 18 years of age, upper esophageal symptoms with compatible esophagram and/or esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) findings demonstrating ZD, and who underwent EGD with impedance planimetry before and after flexible endoscopic CP myotomy. (thieme-connect.com)
  • When the patient changes to left lateral decubitus, there could be a sudden release of the inferior vena cava, causing an abrupt augmentation of venous return to the right heart chambers and increasing the risk of arrhythmias. (hindawi.com)
  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a form of sleep apnea that occurs more frequently when throat muscles relax and is most severe when individuals are sleeping in the supine position. (wikipedia.org)
  • The mean central apnoea-hypopnoea index was significantly higher in the supine position than in nonsupine positions (41±13 versus 26±12). (ersjournals.com)
  • The peak frequency of snoring was significantly lower in OSA patients, with all but one OSA patient and only one simple snorer showing a peak frequency below 150 Hz. (researchgate.net)
  • A total of 20 consecutive patients with cardiovascular diseases and central sleep apnoea during Cheyne-Stokes respiration were investigated using nocturnal polysomnography, including a body position sensor mounted on the patient's sternum. (ersjournals.com)
  • In conclusion, sleep in the supine body position increases the frequency of apnoeas and hypopnoeas in patients with Cheyne-Stokes respiration. (ersjournals.com)
  • It allows for more homogeneous dose distribution owing to the smaller separation when compared with the supine position, which decreases deposition of higher doses in the inframammary fold and axilla. (medpagetoday.com)
  • For CT, this positioning decreases the incidence of beam-hardening artifacts ( 3 ), and for PET, it increases the total number of detected coincidence events and improves image statistical quality. (snmjournals.org)
  • Following operation, patients returned to light training at a median of 1 week, full training at 3 weeks (professionals-2 weeks) and playing competitively at 4 weeks (professionals-3 weeks). (bmj.com)
  • The patient was taken to the operating room where a standard median sternotomy was performed. (ctsnet.org)
  • In scientific literature "semi-supine" commonly refers to positions where the upper body is tilted (at 45° or variations) and not completely horizontal. (wikipedia.org)
  • Commonly the patient will be positioned in supine position with arms above the head. (cancercentrum.se)
  • 1 The semirecumbent position may decrease nosocomial pneumonia by decreasing gastro-oesophageal reflux, abnormal oropharyngeal colonisation, and aspiration of gastric contents to lower airways. (bmj.com)
  • If this potential for diffusion is capable of desensitizing regions which the initially anesthetized nerves do not innervate, articaine anesthesia would considerably decrease the discomfort felt by patients, making dental treatment under local anesthesia less stressful and more comfortable, reducing the number of injections and quantity of drug used. (bvsalud.org)
  • Two days after stroke onset, there was no clinical improvement and the patient developed bradycardia (40 pulses/min) and hypotension (100/70 mmHg). (hindawi.com)
  • Future studies could explore the corresponding effects of a supine exercise training regimen on physiologic variables such as long-term exercise capacity, quality of life, dyspnea, and liver transplantation outcomes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The patient was taken to the Operating room to undergo hernia repair by laparoscopy. (sages.org)
  • After approval by the hospital ethics committee and obtaining written informed consent, 80 patients (ASA class I and II), aged 20 to 50 years, scheduled to undergo elective lower limb orthopedic surgery (internal fixation of femur) were included in this prospective, randomized, double-blind trial. (ispub.com)
  • Obviously, this may be one of the only feasible options if the patient refuses to undergo a regional technique for the surgical intervention. (medscape.com)
  • Patients should undergo CT simulation in treatment position with a slice thickness of maximum 3 mm. (cancercentrum.se)
  • With individuals who have OSA, many health care providers encourage their patients to avoid the supine position while asleep and sleep laterally or sleep with the head of their bed up in a 30- or 45-degree angle. (wikipedia.org)
  • Obstetricians and primary care physicians should be aware of palpitations and related patient complains while they are asleep or supine. (hindawi.com)
  • Nine consecutive patients undergoing digital subtraction venography for petrosal venous sampling or parathormone sampling had images of their internal jugular veins obtained as part of their procedure, and they were assessed for stenosis. (ajnr.org)
  • Among all women, there were fewer toxic effects of the skin when patients were treated with hypofractionated radiotherapy compared with extended fractionation, they added. (medpagetoday.com)
  • After the trial was amended in June 2016, the majority of patients (93.2%) received the hypofractionation regimen of 42.5 Gy in 16 fractions. (medpagetoday.com)
  • If our study is positive, a supine exercise regimen could become a routine prescription for patients with HPS and orthodeoxia, enabling them to exercise more effectively. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A 27-year-old white woman reported palpitations and dizziness when supine. (hindawi.com)
  • Dysfunction results in sensorimotor impairment, altered kinesthetic sense such as reduced balance , joint position, altered oculomotor control and can lead to cervicogenic dizziness. (physio-pedia.com)
  • Patients are greeted by a member of the anesthesia care team, and, following a discussion of the procedure and expected benefits and risks, written informed consent is obtained. (asra.com)
  • In this prospective, randomized, double- blind study, we investigated the postoperative analgesic efficacy of intrathecal midazolam 2.5mg as an adjunct to bupivacaine for spinal anesthesia in 80 patients undergoing lower limb orthopedic surgery. (ispub.com)
  • Patients were excluded from the study if there was a contraindication to regional anesthesia, known sensitivity to study drugs, or were on chronic analgesic therapy. (ispub.com)
  • This narrative review describes the main applications of de la ultrasonografía en ultrasound in anesthesia, ultrasound-guided techniques, and current trends in the perioperative anesthetic management of anestesia the surgical patient. (bvsalud.org)
  • in the immediate assessment of life- was described in the 1950s, it remained threatening cardiopulmonary or circulatory an experimental tool until the early 1970s, dysfunction in patients in operating rooms, when it was used to detect ascites in post-anesthesia recovery units, and the cadavers and splenic hematomas1. (bvsalud.org)
  • In adult patients, caudal anesthesia is generally not performed because of a high failure rate in this population. (medscape.com)
  • 1) Background: Quantitative CT analysis (QCT) has demonstrated promising results in the prognosis prediction of patients affected by COVID-19. (mdpi.com)
  • Reconstruction artifacts due to patient arm motion can be substantial and should be recognized because they can affect both qualitative and quantitative assessment of PET. (snmjournals.org)
  • In this descriptive and quantitative study, selected total of 30 patients was selected, with healthy superior-lateral incisors and first premolars, who were submitted to cold testing of the pulp, puncture of the nasopalatine region and identification of the stimuli on the visual analogue Faces Pain Scale. (bvsalud.org)
  • During the procedure the patient was lying in a supine position. (hindawi.com)
  • This study reports on the less documented knee kinematics and kinetics of uni-compartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) patients during walking as a secondary outcome measure of a RCT between a fixed bearing UKA robotic procedure versus a mobile bearing UKA manual procedure. (easychair.org)
  • The patient is admitted and has an IV inserted in our dedicated regional nerve block preoperative preparation and procedure area. (asra.com)
  • Here we provide a detailed protocol describing the clinical procedure of hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) measurement in patients with advanced chronic liver disease followed by an instruction for transjugular biopsy. (jove.com)
  • Maintaining the arms in a raised position can be uncomfortable for many patients, and in our experience, arm motion during the imaging procedure is not uncommon. (snmjournals.org)
  • For example, when the field is contaminated and the patient is reprepped, sufficient drying time may not be observed, or when bleeding occurs during a minor procedure being performed with oxygen supplementation, the electrosurgical unit may be used without consideration of the high concentration of oxygen nearby. (cdc.gov)
  • The hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a pulmonary complication of liver disease found in 10 to 32% of patients with cirrhosis and is characterized by intrapulmonary vascular dilatations and abnormal oxygenation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patients with cirrhosis are at risk for developing complications mostly related to portal hypertension (PHT), such as ascites or bleeding from gastric or esophageal varices 1 , 2 , 3 . (jove.com)
  • Measurement of the hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) is the gold standard to estimate portal venous pressure in patient with cirrhosis, i.e. assessing the severity of sinusoidal portal hypertension 4 . (jove.com)
  • Some patients with cirrhosis are completely asymptomatic and have a reasonably normal life expectancy. (medscape.com)
  • The symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy may range from mild to severe and may be observed in as many as 70% of patients with cirrhosis. (medscape.com)
  • Electroencephalography may be helpful in the initial workup of a patient with cirrhosis and altered mental status, when ruling out seizure activity may be necessary. (medscape.com)
  • QUESTION: In patients who are intubated and mechanically ventilated, is a semirecumbent body position more effective than a supine body position for reducing the incidence of nosocomial pneumonia? (bmj.com)
  • We searched on Pubmed for ventricular premature complexes (VPC) in pregnant women and found no case reporting increased incidence of this arrhythmia while supine. (hindawi.com)
  • A 24-hour Holter monitoring showed high incidence of VPC when the patient lied down to sleep (Figure 1 ). (hindawi.com)
  • IPPB was performed as 30 consecutive deep breaths up to 30 cm H(2)O face-mask pressure each: 10 in supine position, 10 in left-lateral position, and 10 in right-lateral position. (nih.gov)
  • METHODS Clinical and polysomnographical analysis of 80 consecutive PD patients and 80 control subjects carefully matched for age, sex, body mass index and apnea-hypopnea index. (uzh.ch)
  • Thirty consecutive patients with definite MS and 10 controls had TCD and high-resolution Doppler sonography of the neck vessels by using the published sonography criteria of Zamboni et al. (ajnr.org)
  • Herein, we report the results obtained in all consecutive patients admitted during the first 4 weeks after the algorithm implementation. (ersjournals.com)
  • This is a prospective study of 74 consecutive patients attending Hamburg University Eye Hospital for routine consecutive cataract surgery and was approved by the Hamburg ethics committee, adhering to the tenets of the declaration of Helsinki. (bmj.com)
  • Vesprini and colleagues noted that there were no differences in quality of life as measured by global health status, breast symptoms, or pain scales between the supine and prone groups. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Determine which clinical assessments and tests are needed for a patient with cardiovascular symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • Today I'll present an overview of post-COVID conditions as an introduction of the main presentation on evaluating and supporting patients with cardiovascular symptoms and complications following COVID-19. (cdc.gov)
  • Even those patients who were presumed by a clinician to have COVID can present with lingering symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • The patient was sedentary but did not report any symptoms while on exertion. (hindawi.com)
  • Symptoms improved in the puerperal period and the patient and her baby are nowadays doing remarkably well. (hindawi.com)
  • In addition, patients are often initially treated with antidepressants or stimulants ( 5 , 9 - 11 ), which can lead to exacerbation of symptoms, manic episodes, and a worsening of the course of the illness. (frontiersin.org)
  • At six month follow-up, the patient reports significant improvement in her symptoms. (ctsnet.org)
  • CONCLUSIONS We confirmed that supine sleep is common in PD, and increases with longer disease duration. (uzh.ch)
  • Conclusions This triple-blinded extra- and transcranial duplex sonographic assessment of cervical and cerebral veins does not provide supportive evidence for the presence of CCSVI in MS patients. (bmj.com)
  • To test muscle length, we must position the muscle so that the distance between its origin and insertion increases - i.e. we lengthen the muscle in the direction opposite to its action. (physio-pedia.com)
  • IJV-VCSA≤0.3 cm 2 was found in 13 MS patients versus 16 controls (p=0.48). (bmj.com)
  • B) anteroposterior view with patient in supine position, taken on hospital day 10. (cdc.gov)
  • We retrospectively reviewed the records of patients admitted to the COVID-19 unit of the 400-bed Galliera Hospital (Genoa, Italy) between 16 March and 12 April 2020. (ersjournals.com)
  • Duration of surgery, blood loss, Hospital for Special Surgery score, range of motion, complications, and the radiographical position of the implant were compared between the groups. (springer.com)
  • 407 Patients attending a single hospital with acute elbow injuries. (bestbets.org)
  • A lift assist team in an acute care hospital - prevention of injury or transfer of risk during patient - handl ing tasks? (cdc.gov)
  • Traditional preventive measures for nosocomial pneumonia include decreasing aspiration by the patient, preventing cross-contamination or colonization via hands of personnel, appropriate disinfection or sterilization of respiratory-therapy devices, use of available vaccines to protect against particular infections, and education of hospital staff and patients. (cdc.gov)
  • And apply health equity considerations to clinical care, activity management and reconditioning of long COVID patients. (cdc.gov)
  • BACKGROUND Impaired nocturnal mobility is a well-known problem in Parkinson's disease (PD), and clinical experience suggests a predominance of supine body position during sleep. (uzh.ch)
  • A clinical review 6 published in this issue examines the treatment of heart failure and the prognosis for affected patients. (aafp.org)
  • Five patient studies were identified during clinical reading sessions as having unusual cold artifacts and suspected misalignment of the arms. (snmjournals.org)
  • Baseline clinical and laboratory data will be retrieved from eligible patients who underwent saline suppression testing via the electronic medical records. (who.int)
  • Administer additional doses of Naloxone HCl Nasal Spray, using a new nasal spray with each dose, if the patient does not respond or responds and then relapses into respiratory depression, additional doses of Naloxone HCl Nasal Spray may be given every 2 to 3 minutes until emergency medical assistance arrives. (nih.gov)
  • Due to the duration of action of naloxone relative to the opioid, keep patient under continued surveillance and administer repeat doses of naloxone using a new nasal spray with each dose, as necessary, while awaiting emergency medical assistance. (nih.gov)
  • Restrict prescription of naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray 2 mg to opioid-dependent patients expected to be at risk for severe opioid withdrawal in situations where there is a low risk for accidental or intentional opioid exposure by household contacts. (nih.gov)
  • Our technique was performed in 833 patients. (lww.com)
  • Again, note that patient refusal is one of the few absolute contraindications for performing any regional anesthetic technique. (medscape.com)
  • Sections on the prevention of bacterial pneumonia in mechanically ventilated and/or critically ill patients, care of respiratory-therapy devices, prevention of cross-contamination, and prevention of viral lower respiratory tract infections (e.g., respiratory syncytial virus {RSV} and influenza infections) have been expanded and updated. (cdc.gov)
  • Patients with coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, exposure to cardiotoxic drugs, alcohol abuse, or a family history of cardiomyopathy are at high risk for heart failure and may benefit from routine screening. (aafp.org)
  • Supine body position as a risk factor for nosocomial pneumonia in mechanically ventilated patients: a randomised trial. (bmj.com)
  • 90 patients (mean age 65 y, 76% men) in the ICU who had been intubated and mechanically ventilated. (bmj.com)
  • For patients in the intensive care unit who were mechanically ventilated, a semirecumbent body position was associated with a lower rate of nosocomial pneumonia than a supine position. (bmj.com)
  • Drakulovic et al have shown that in the absence of contraindications, the semirecumbent position is an affordable, feasible, and effective strategy to reduce the risk of nosocomial pneumonia in patients who are mechanically ventilated, especially when patients are receiving continuous enteral feeding through a nasogastric tube. (bmj.com)
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a consistent finding in mechanically ventilated patients and may favour pneumonia by promoting retrograde oropharyngeal colonisation and aspiration to lower airways. (bmj.com)
  • Seventeen male patients, 10 with OSA (apnoea/hypopnoea index (AHI) 26.2 events x h(-1)) and seven simple snorers (AHI 3.8 events x h(-1)), were studied. (researchgate.net)
  • Patients who were cared for in this position had a more than 75% reduction in the rate of nosocomial pneumonia when compared with patients in a supine position. (bmj.com)
  • Multivariate analysis showed that nosocomial pneumonia was associated with enteral nutrition and supine body position. (bmj.com)
  • Although patients receiving mechanically assisted ventilation do not represent a major proportion of patients who have nosocomial pneumonia, they are at highest risk for acquiring the infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Patients unable to speak because of endotracheal intubation, orotracheal trauma, severe dysarthria from any cause, language barrier, or any other problem not secondary to aphasia are given a 1. (nih.gov)
  • 43 patients were allocated to a semirecumbent body position (45° from the horizontal) and 47 to a supine body position. (bmj.com)
  • Multivariate analysis showed that microbiologically confirmed pneumonia was associated with enteral nutrition (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 11.8, 95% CI 1.4 to 98) and supine body position (OR 6.1, CI 1.2 to 31). (bmj.com)
  • The current authors aimed to study the effect of body position and sleep stages on central sleep apnoeas during Cheyne-Stokes respiration. (ersjournals.com)
  • After motion-free CT and PET on a whole-body PET/CT system, the position of the arms was altered so as to introduce different amounts of misalignment. (snmjournals.org)
  • This positioning has the advantage of reducing photon attenuation in the region below the shoulders, which represents most of the target scan range for typical whole-body PET/CT studies. (snmjournals.org)
  • However, positioning with arms next to the body may be done according to local routines. (cancercentrum.se)
  • Cerianna (fluoroestradiol F 18) is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for use with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging for the detection of estrogen receptor (ER)-positive lesions as an adjunct to biopsy in patients with recurrent or metastatic breast cancer. (globalrph.com)
  • CERIANNA is indicated for use with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging for the detection of estrogen receptor (ER)-positive lesions as an adjunct to biopsy in patients with recurrent or metastatic breast cancer. (globalrph.com)
  • Cystourethrography Imaging tests are often used to evaluate patients with renal and urologic disorders. (msdmanuals.com)
  • 2 weeks after the outbreak of COVID-19 in our region (Liguria, Italy), we systematically started using CPAP in patients with moderate-to-severe AHRF, following an ad hoc algorithm. (ersjournals.com)
  • To our knowledge, there has been no report of a patient who developed severe peripheral neuropathy barely 2 weeks after the initial administration of conventional doses of isoniazid. (who.int)
  • Poor fixation outcomes are avoided in patients with normal knee moments. (easychair.org)
  • In our study, 30 healthy volunteers and 39 patients with various degrees of chondromalacia or osteoarthritis were selected and accelerometers and piezoelectric sensors were placed on prominent bone structures of patients' knee joints (patella, lateral and medial tibial plateau) in order to measure the structure-borne noise during active extension and flexion of the joint. (easychair.org)
  • Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a treatment option for patients with osteoarthritis of the medial compartment. (springer.com)
  • What schedule is being used to alternate between prone and supine positions? (sccm.org)
  • After a short washout period (a minimum of 1 day to a maximum of 4 weeks), participants will crossover and perform an exercise in the alternate position. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Inclusion criteria: Patients above 18 years of age who underwent saline infusion test between January 2010 to July 2023 will be included in this study. (who.int)
  • If a patient has an isolated peripheral nerve paresis (CN III, IV, or VI), score a 1. (nih.gov)
  • Also help prevent nerve damage and footdrop for patients in prone when placed under feet. (alimed.com)
  • Despite multiple surgeries to reconstruct the orbit and eyelid position, the trauma to his optic nerve ultimately cost him the vision in his right eye. (aao.org)
  • Correct and sufficient wedge position of the catheter is ensured by injecting contrast media while the balloon is blocking the outflow of the cannulated hepatic vein. (jove.com)
  • Studies and evidence show that OSA related to sleeping in the supine position is related to the airway positioning, reduced lung volume, and the inability of airway muscles to dilate enough to compensate as the airway collapses. (wikipedia.org)
  • The study was stopped early when analysis showed that the semirecumbent position was superior for reductions in clinically suspected pneumonia. (bmj.com)
  • The aim of this study is to report a case of a pregnant woman without previous structural heart disease that presented a great number of VPC when supine. (hindawi.com)
  • This study investigated if CAOS TKA cases complicated by challenging patient conditions would negatively impact the perioperative outcomes of surgery. (easychair.org)
  • Our study demonstrates consistent early results using CAOS TKA irrespective of patient conditions. (easychair.org)
  • In conclusion, this study demonstrates significant differences in the sound power spectrum of snoring sound between subjects with simple snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea patients. (researchgate.net)
  • 5-7 In a recent study 5 based on duplex sonographic and venographic assessment of extracranial and intracranial veins of 65 MS patients and 235 controls, Zamboni et al claimed a perfect coincidence of MS and venous stenoses in various locations. (bmj.com)
  • 10 In this prospective, randomized, double-blind study, we evaluated the analgesic efficacy of a combination of intrathecal midazolam and bupivacaine and compared it with bupivacaine alone in patients undergoing lower limb orthopedic surgery. (ispub.com)
  • The patients were immediately placed in the supine position after intrathecal administration of the study drugs. (ispub.com)
  • Validation study in adult patients (>15 years) and observational study in children (3-15 years). (bestbets.org)
  • In the present study, we investigate the mechanisms that underlie the sometimes profound artifacts that can result when patient motion causes CT and PET images of the arms to become misaligned. (snmjournals.org)
  • LEAG: study conception, de datos PubMed y Cochrane, se incluyeron artículos originales, estudios aleatorizados y de revisión, en español y en inglés, manuscript design, publicados entre 2017-2021. (bvsalud.org)
  • Although the effect of arm motion during PET/CT acquisition has not been specifically addressed to date, other motion issues have been described in detail: respiratory motion in oncology ( 6 , 7 ) and cardiology ( 8 , 9 ), gross patient movement in cardiology ( 10 , 11 ) and neurology ( 12 , 13 ), and internal organ motion ( 14 , 15 ). (snmjournals.org)
  • On physical exam the patient had an obviously swollen head without cyanosis, but with multiple collaterals over her chest and upper neck. (ctsnet.org)
  • lift ing and holding the patient 's legs, arms, and head while prepping. (cdc.gov)
  • According to standard protocols, patients were positioned supine with arms raised and supported above the head. (snmjournals.org)
  • Patients with HPS have significant exercise limitations, impacting their quality of life and associated with poor liver transplant outcomes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Modern microincisional phacoemulsification techniques have increased the expectations of both patients and surgeons that accurate refractive outcomes can be achieved. (bmj.com)
  • The physiotherapy aimed to prevent complications of supine positioning and consisted of articular mobilization and actively assisted muscle strengthening and functional work. (who.int)
  • This can usually be addressed with some discussion of the block and the assurance that every effort will be made to make the patient comfortable, generally including monitored anesthetic care or conscious sedation. (medscape.com)
  • Diffusion did not occur with the expected intensity in all patients, which does not exclude the use of anesthetic block on these nerves when an intervention is needed in the region. (bvsalud.org)
  • Mean age was 30.2 years (range: 18-72 years), and most patients were very satisfied. (lww.com)
  • Three dimensional, instrumented, gait analysis was performed 5 years after 49 medial osteoarthritis UKA patients received surgery. (easychair.org)
  • One of the top diagnostic considerations is intussusception, particularly in patients between 3 months and 3 years of age. (appliedradiology.com)
  • one revision was performed 4 years after surgery for a patient in group B because of a fracture. (springer.com)
  • 113 Patients aged ≥5 years presenting within 24 h of an elbow injury were included. (bestbets.org)
  • 1740 Patients aged ≥3 years presenting within 72 h of elbow injury were included. (bestbets.org)
  • After 2 years follow-up, the BMI of the patient increased to 23 kg/m², he recovered muscle strength in the upper limbs to 5/5, lower limbs to 4/5 with recovery of his ability to walk up and down stairs and he was able to independently undertake activities of daily living. (who.int)
  • For many years, AORN has been a leader in creating a safe environment for the patient in the OR and other procedural areas. (cdc.gov)
  • Clinically, measurement of HVPG is indicated (i) to establish the diagnosis of sinusoidal portal hypertension, (ii) to identify patients at risk for hepatic decompensation by diagnosing CSPH (HVPG ≥10 mm Hg), (iii) to guide pharmacological therapy in primary or secondary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding, and (iv) to assess the risk of hepatic failure after partial hepatectomy 2 , 4 . (jove.com)
  • An elevated arterial or free venous serum ammonia level is the classic laboratory abnormality reported in patients with hepatic encephalopathy. (medscape.com)
  • The patient had no history of immunodeficiency, no diabetes, no renal failure, no hepatic failure, no HIV infection and he was a nonsmoker. (who.int)
  • Paraphimosis, entrapment of the foreskin in the retracted position, is a urologic emergency requiring reduction of the foreskin to its normal distal position enveloping the glans penis, in order to prevent necrosis of the glans. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Visual analogue scale (VAS-consisting of 100 mm line with 0 = no pain and 100 = worst possible pain) was explained to all patients during the preoperative visit. (ispub.com)
  • These events have primarily occurred in patients who had pre-existing CV disorders or received other drugs that may have similar adverse CV effects. (nih.gov)
  • The patient was previously healthy and denies use of drugs, alcohol, or medicines. (hindawi.com)
  • COVID-19 vaccination locations should have at least 3 doses of age-appropriate epinephrine available at all times, and the ability to quickly obtain additional doses to replace supplies after epinephrine is administered to a patient. (cdc.gov)
  • The patient is assisted into the seated position, and a curvilinear ultrasound probe is used for preprocedure marking. (asra.com)
  • conversely, more supine sleep was associated with higher apnea-hypopnea index and daytime sleepiness. (uzh.ch)
  • The patients were separated into challenging and standard case groups according to the criteria of age, BMI, and severity of deformity. (easychair.org)
  • Methods In 74 patients undergoing cataract surgery, three repeated measurements of aphakic spherical equivalent (SE) were taken. (bmj.com)
  • Physicians should consider advising their patients that waterpipe tobacco smoking exposes them to some of the same toxicants as cigarette smoking and therefore the two tobacco-smoking methods likely share some of the same health risks. (who.int)
  • a) Algorithm for respiratory support given to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. (ersjournals.com)
  • For patients being discharged on the same day, either 2-2.5 mL of 2% mepivacaine or 1-1.5 mL of 0.75% bupivacaine with dextrose are utilized to encourage faster block resolution. (asra.com)
  • Patients with trauma, amputation, or other physical impediments should be given suitable one-step commands. (nih.gov)
  • Patients with ocular trauma, bandages, pre-existing blindness, or other disorder of visual acuity or fields should be tested with reflexive movements, and a choice made by the investigator. (nih.gov)
  • In trauma patients, lower urinary tract disruption (suggested by perineal hematoma, bleeding from the meatus, or pelvic bone injury) should be ruled out by retrograde urethrography or vaginal examination (and sometimes cystoscopy) before doing bladder catheterization. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Eligible patients included those with large breast size and invasive carcinoma or ductal carcinoma in situ who were treated with breast-conserving surgery and referred for adjuvant radiotherapy to the breast alone. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Initially, the patient was seen by vascular surgery and an unsuccessful attempt at an endovascular stent placement was performed. (ctsnet.org)
  • The perioperative nurse should be aware that all drapes, barriers, and even patients are fuel sources for fires. (cdc.gov)