BMC anesthesiology
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The lactate-to-albumin ratio (LAR) is predictive of disease prognosis in some cases. However, the clinical significance of LAR in patients with influenza A virus-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has yet to be explored. This study aims to investigate whether LAR can be used as a predictor of influenza A virus-induced ARDS. ⋯ LAR strongly predicted ARDS development in patients with influenza A virus pneumonia. It showed a significant correlation with disease severity and provided promising predictive efficiency for extrapulmonary complications and 28-day mortality in patients with influenza A virus-induced ARDS.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Effect of continuous infusion in alleviating pain during male urethral catheterization.
The aim of this study was to explore whether continuous infusion causing lubrication can effectively alleviate pain during male urethral catheterization. ⋯ Continuous infusion with sterilized water during catheterization is an efficient method for lubricating the urethral mucosa; furthermore, infusion with 2% lidocaine provides better analgesia as well as lubrication.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Cryospray reduces pain during venous cannulation in elective surgery patients: a randomized placebo-controlled study.
Venous cannulation is widely used in healthcare systems, and for many patients, it is painful and distressing. We hypothesized that the rapid onset of cryospray use would reduce pain from venous cannulation compared to the use of a placebo spray. ⋯ This randomized study found that cryospray significantly reduced pain during venous cannulation without increasing procedure difficulty. Patients reported lower pain scores and a greater preference for cryospray in future procedures, supporting its use as an effective pain relief method in elective surgery.
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Multicenter Study
Cumulative incidence of chronic pain after visiting a Dutch emergency department with acute pain.
Chronic pain is a substantial problem in modern healthcare resulting in health care overutilization. The cumulative incidence of developing chronic pain after visiting the emergency department with acute pain has been determined for specific patient groups only. If the cumulative incidence of chronic pain in emergency department patients with acute pain is high, more proactive measures are justified to limit development of chronic pain. The primary objective was to study the cumulative incidence of chronic pain in patients visiting Dutch emergency departments with acute pain. In addition, we compared the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) and pain related interference with work. ⋯ 67.8% of the responders scored NRS ≥ 1 90 days after ED-visit with acute pain. Regardless of the used definition, chronic pain is associated with a lower HRQOL and more pain related hindrance.
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Review Case Reports
Unexpected pheochromocytoma leading to cardiac arrest during the perioperative period: a case report and literature review.
Pheochromocytomas (PCCs) are rare neuroendocrine catecholamine (CA)-secreting tumours that originate from chromaffin tissue and can produce and store CAs. Unexpected PCCs pose a serious threat to the perioperative safety of patients and a considerable challenge to anaesthesiologists because of the risks of fatal hypertensive crises and other stresses. ⋯ Anaesthesiologists should pay attention to patients with recurrent chest tightness, as these patients may have an undiagnosed PCC. Extreme hypertension and tachycardia during the perioperative period may indicate a PCC. We should not automatically use beta-adrenergic receptor blockade while overlooking the importance of alpha-adrenergic receptor blockade. If a serious malignant cardiovascular event occurs in patients with an undiagnosed PCC during the perioperative period, multidisciplinary comprehensive treatment is crucial.