Niger J Clin Pract
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of mineral trioxide aggregate and formocresol pulpotomy on vital primary teeth: a clinical and radiographic study.
Pulpotomy is the common therapy for cariously exposed pulps in symptom-free primary molar teeth. Formocresol (FC) is considered the gold standard dressing agent for pulpotomy, but concerns have been raised over the years about its safety. Other alternative pulpotomy agents have been investigated and suggested. ⋯ White MTA showed a higher clinical and radiographic success rate when compared to FC as a pulpotomy agent in vital primary molars, and it has a potential to become a replacement for FC in primary molars.
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One lung ventilation (OLV) is a technique routinely used in thoracic anesthesia to facilitate thoracic surgery. Double-lumen tubes (DLT) remain the most popular and reliable choice for one lung ventilation especially in adult patients though use in Nigeria is limited. This study aimed to describe the experience in our institution with the use of double-lumen tubes for one lung ventilation. ⋯ One lung ventilation is an integral component of modern anesthetic practice. It can be safely practiced in Nigeria with appropriate equipment and expertise. The use of DLT for OLV to enhance thoracic anesthetic practice should be encouraged in other Nigerian institutions.
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a well-recognized occupational risk for all health care workers (HCWs) worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, very little is known about knowledge, attitudes, and practice of dentists toward occupational risk of HBV. Our study was conducted to assess the same parameters. ⋯ More education focusing on occupational risk of HBV is recommended for dentists.