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Minerva anestesiologica · Sep 2022
Meta AnalysisEfficacy of ultrasound-guided parasternal block in adult cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Ultrasound-guided parasternal block may be an effective regional technique to reduce pain, ventilation & ICU stay after cardiac surgery.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Sep 2022
Multicenter StudyEye Tracking communication with intubated critically ill patients: a proof-of-concept multicenter pilot study.
Communication is essential to establish patient-caregivers relationship in the intensive care unit. Intubated patients are not able to speak because the tracheal tube prevents vocalization. Use of communication tools such as eye tracking device could improve communication with intubated patients. The objective of this feasibility pilot study was to demonstrate that an eye tracking device specifically developed for the intensive care could be used easily by awake intubated patient with a very short training time. ⋯ This study shows that the use of an eye tracking technology device specifically designed for the intensive care setting, with a short training is easy to use for intubated patient. Patients, relatives and caregivers showed high satisfaction.
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The use of checklists in the pediatric intensive care unit can help improve the quality of care and patient safety. ⋯ This study resulted in a useful and valid instrument for application in interprofessional rounds that was tailored to the needs of local health care professionals.
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Dysmenorrhoea is a prevalent pain condition that affects women of reproductive age, who are monthly exposed to this pain, usually until they reach adult age, or even after that, which can predispose them to Central Sensitization. The present study aimed to observe the association between menstrual characteristics and central sensitivity symptoms in women. ⋯ Women that suffer from dysmenorrhoea and are of higher socio-economic and educational levels may have been more propense to respond to the invitation; as such, the findings of the present study should be carefully interpreted.