Canadian Association of Radiologists journal = Journal l'Association canadienne des radiologistes
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Comparative Study
Percutaneous vertebroplasty in patients with intractable pain from osteoporotic or metastatic fractures: A prospective study using quality-of-life assessment.
Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure whereby vertebral compression fractures are stabilized by the injection of bone cement, or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). Rapid partial or complete pain relief can usually be achieved through this procedure. We prospectively evaluate the efficacy of PVP in the relief of pain and improvement in quality of life of patients with intractable pain from osteoporotic and metastatic fractures. ⋯ PVP in osteoporotic and metastatic fractures significantly improved many patients' global quality-of-life scores and function by markedly decreasing their back pain and reducing their intake of pain medications. The procedure is safe, with no serious complications noted in our study.
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Comparative Study
Canadian radiology residents' knowledge of sedation and analgesia: a web-based survey.
An increasing number of procedures in the radiology department require the use of conscious sedation, with the agents often administered by the radiologist. We sought to determine the level of understanding of the nature and use of such agents in Canadian radiology residents. ⋯ Despite the recent publication of conscious sedation guidelines for nonanesthesiologists, this survey suggests that Canadian radiology residents are not receiving adequate training in the use of medications required for conscious sedation.