Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · May 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialSuperficial cervical plexus block alone or combined with interscalene brachial plexus block in surgery for clavicle fractures: a randomized clinical trial.
The regional anesthesia technique which is suitable for fracture clavicle is a matter of debate. This study aimed to compare the use of superficial cervical plexus alone or in combination with interscalene block in patients undergoing internal fixation of fractured clavicle. ⋯ In patients undergoing internal fixation of clavicular fracture, the perioperative analgesic effect of SCP alone is equally effective to its use in combination with ISB.
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Minerva anestesiologica · May 2021
Serum G protein-coupled estrogen receptor-1 levels and its relation with death in patients with sepsis: a prospective study.
The sex hormone estrogen has an immune-supporting role in both trauma and sepsis-related to its immune-modulator role. The aim of the current study was to examine the prognostic role of (serum G Protein-coupled estrogen receptor-1) GPER-1 in sepsis and sepsis-related mortality. ⋯ Serum GPER-1 can be used as a new prognostic factor for survival in patients diagnosed with sepsis.