Spine
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A cross-sectional survey among health professionals working in a Kuwait hospital. ⋯ No causal relationships can be inferred using these cross-sectional data. However, results suggest that direct patient contact that includes lifting and/or transferring patients may be an important risk factor. Further research is warranted to evaluate effectiveness of back education and prevention programs among hospital staff in Kuwait.
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A retrospective study. ⋯ Use of cell saver in instrumented lumbar fusion cases was not able to decrease the need for blood transfusion. Cell-saver use was associated with a significantly higher blood loss.