Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2020
Computed Tomography-guided 125I Radioactive Seed Implantation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer Pain.
This study aimed to evaluate the short-term curative effect of computed tomography (CT) guided radioactive 125I (125-Iodine) seed implantation (CTRISI) therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer patients pain. ⋯ CTRISI could relieve pain effectively in the patients and suppress local tumor progress. This technique helps to relieve the pain symptoms, reduce the amount of painkillers, and improve the quality of life of patients. Key Words: Pancreatic cancer, 125I, radioactive seed implantation, pain, hydroxycodone.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2020
The Effect on Video Laryngoscope on Intubation Process During Ambulance Transport.
To compare the effects of VL and DL on intubation time and ease of operation in an ambulance, which is moving in real urban traffic. ⋯ There was a statistically significant difference between the median values of DL and VL intubation times DL:18s / VL:15s in standard manikin and DL:28 s / VL:21 s in manikin with cervical collar (p<0.001). When the ease of operation was evaluated, the median scores of the DL and VL Likert 5 scale were determined in the standard manikin as DL:3 / VL:5 and the manikin with collar as DL:2 / VL:4 Conclusion: VL significantly decreased the intubation time compared to DL in both normal and difficult airways. The ease of operation provided by VL reduces the negative environmental factors brought by the out-of-hospital environment and ambulance movement for healthcare workers. The use of VL in limited conditions and time, reduces the intubation time and increases the ease of operation compared to DL. Key Words: Resuscitation, Video Laryngoscope, Transport.