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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Oct 2024
ReviewHemodynamic Impact of the Trendelenburg Position: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
To systematically evaluate the impact of the Trendelenburg position on hemodynamic parameters in adult patients. ⋯ The Trendelenburg position significantly increases stroke volume and improves multiple hemodynamic parameters in adult patients. These results confirm the position's potential clinical relevance in hemodynamic management and suggest the possibility of a tailored application in selected clinical settings. The duration of the beneficial effects of the Trendelenburg position and the possible side effects should be the focus of further investigation.
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Anatomic teaching has long informed surgical knowledge, experience, and skills. One tool for teaching that emerged during the Renaissance was the fugitive anatomic sheet, which used flap layers to reveal different levels of anatomy. In 1538, Vogtherr introduced the first fugitive sheets, which included illustrations of male and female figures with a torso paper flap that, when lifted, revealed the internal organs in a cartoonish style. ⋯ Vesalius's groundbreaking discoveries, his use of the most advanced printing techniques, and his innovative teaching style are fundamental aspects of the legacy of medical education. This article shows these remarkable fugitive anatomic sheets from the original publications of Fabrica and Epitome together for the first time. It explores the innovative concepts and applications of Vesalius's unique printings.
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Multiple preferences exist for embolic materials selection in middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) for chronic subdural hematoma with limited comparative literature data. Herein, we compare different embolic materials. ⋯ We found no differences in radiological improvement, surgical rescue, or major complications between embolic materials in MMAE. Current randomized trials are exclusively using liquid embolics, and these data suggest that future trials involving particles are likely to produce similar outcomes.
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Compared with the modified Frailty Index-11 (mFI-11) frailty tool, reflective of patient comorbidities, the Fried phenotype weighs functional patient variables. This study examined using the Fried phenotype in predicting postoperative outcomes in craniotomy for patients with tumor. ⋯ The Fried phenotype more accurately correlates with postoperative outcomes including LOS, discharge disposition location, and complications than does the mFI-11 score. These findings can be used to guide preoperative planning, inform consent, and potentially identify patients who may benefit from functional optimization in the preoperative period to improve postoperative outcomes.