Articles: mortality.
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Sep 2024
The epidemiology and outcomes of hospitalized drowning in Thai children: a national data analysis 2015-2019.
Drowning remains a common cause of death among children. However, the epidemiology and impact of drowning in Thailand was underexplored. This study aimed to analyze the epidemiology and clinical outcomes of pediatric drowning in Thailand and to determine the factors associated with the need for intubation and mortality. ⋯ Drowning admissions and mortality were highest among male children under six years old, occurring mainly during the summer season. Significant factors associated with intubation requirement included metabolic acidosis and pulmonary edema. The mortality was significantly associated with in-hospital cardiac arrest and drowning-related complications, particularly renal failure.
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There are conflicting data on the relationship between preoperative electrocardiogram and postoperative mortality. We aimed to assess the predictive value of preoperative ECG on postoperative all-cause mortality in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery (NCS). ⋯ Patients with abnormal preoperative ECG findings face an elevated risk of all-cause mortality within 90 days after surgery. The highest mortality risk is observed in patients with atrial fibrillation and left bundle branch block. Additionally, an elevated heart rate, right bundle branch block, and atrial fibrillation further increase the risk of death in patients with pre-existing cardiac conditions.
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Background and Objectives: Constipation affects health-related quality of life and increases hospital visits. We conducted this prospective cohort study to assess laxative use, health outcomes of constipation in medically hospitalized patients, and related health outcomes. Materials and Methods: A prospective single-center study included all adult patients admitted under the General Internal Medicine Unit from 1 February 2022, to 31 August 2022. ⋯ Conclusions: This study identified several associations between constipation and poor health outcomes and highlighted the underutilization of laxatives in treating constipation. It is vital to interpret our results with caution. Therefore, we believe that a randomized controlled trial will help enhance our understanding of the interaction between constipation, laxative use, and poor health outcomes.
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Sep 2024
Lung damage in SARS-CoV-2 patients: An autopsy study in the era of vaccination.
The contribution of SARS-CoV-2 infection on lung damage and the effect of vaccination on either containing the number of deaths or mitigating lung damage has not been systematically investigated. ⋯ COVID-19 vaccination has substantially reduced rates of death related to SARS-CoV-2 infection over time and may have the ability to mitigate lung damage.