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A randomized double-blind trial comparing lidocaine and dexmedetomidine infusions for intraoperative bleeding in patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Ahmed Monier Eldemerdash 1*, Sarah Ahmed Afifi 2, Sondos Afifi 3 Authors affiliations: Ahmed Monier Eldemerdash, Lecturer of Anesthesia, Intensive Care, and Pain Management, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. Email: ahmedmonier@med.asu.edu.eg Sarah Ahmed Afifi, Lecturer of Anesthesia, Intensive Care, and Pain Management, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. Email:Sarah60606060@gmail.com Sondos Afifi,…
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The relationship between spiritual awareness and quality of life among families of children with epilepsy
Zahraa Basim Mohammed1*, Ashraf MA. Hussain2 Authors affiliations: Zahraa Basim Mohammed, PhD. Pediatric Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Babylon, Thi-Qar Health Directorate Iraq. Email: zahraa.bashim@student.uobabylon.edu.iq Ashraf MA Hussain, PhD. Community and Family Medicine Department, College of Medicine, University of Babylon, Iraq. Email: ashraf.hussain@uobabylon.edu.iq Correspondence: Zahraa Basim Mohammed. Email: nur481.zahraa.bashim@student.uobabylon.edu.iq ABSTRACT Background: Epilepsy…
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A BIS guided comparison of propofol-fentanyl and propofol-dexmedetomidine combinations for intravenous sedation in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Suruma Yousuf Kunju 1 , Gayathri Bhat 2 , M. Govindraj Bhat 3 , Chandrashekar J. Sorake 4 Authors affiliations: Suruma Yousuf Kunju, Resident Doctor, Dept. of Anesthesiology, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India; Email: surumayousuf@gmail.com. Gayathri Bhat, Resident Doctor, Dept. of Anesthesiology, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India; Email: gaibhat@gmail.com.…
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Effect of vitamin D₃ supplementation on Sinonasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22) and visual analogue scale scores in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis
Siti Masliana Siregar 1*, Soetjipto 1, Achmad Chusnu Romdhoni 1 , Malika Sayyidina Azizah Hakim 2 Author affiliations: Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Doctoral Program of Medical Science, Surabaya, Indonesia. Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Medan, Indonesia. *Corresporence: Email: sitimasliana@umsu.ac.id ABSTRACT Background & objective:…
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Assessment of patient satisfaction regarding nursing care in hemodialysis units: a cross-sectional study
Zaid Ali Kareem 1*, Hassam Muttasher Al-Amarei 2 Author affiliation: Zaid Ali Kareem, MSc.in Mental Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Kufa, Iraq: Email: zaida.alfatlawi@student.uokufa.edu.iq Hassam Muttasher Al-Amarei. Ph.D. Mental Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Kufa, Iraq: Email: hussamm.alamarei@uokufa.edu.iq Corresponding Author: Zaid Ali Kareem, E-mail: zaida.alfatlawi@student.uokufa.edu.iq ABSTRACT Background & objective: The…
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Videolaryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy for pediatric endotracheal intubation in tonsillectomy
Minh Nguyen Van 1 , Thang Phan 2 , Thinh Tran Xuan 3 , Phuc Nguyen Cong 4 , Pierre Diemunsch 5 Authors affiliations: Minh Nguyen Van, MD, PhD, Assoc. Professor, Anesthesiology, Critical care and Emergency medicine department, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Hue, 06 Ngo Quyen, 49000 Hue, Vietnam; Email: nvminh@hueuni.edu.vn…
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Impact of dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency on oxidative stress index induced by 5-fluorouracil therapy in patients with stage-III colorectal cancer patients
Muhtada Ali Challoob 1 , Omar Khalid Suhail 2 , Mustafa Burhan Ali 3 Authors affiliations: Muhtada Ali Challoob, MD, MSc. Lecturer in College of Pharmacy, University of Misan, Maysan, Iraq. ORCID: 0009-0007-2869-2159; Email: muhtada.ali@uomisan.edu.iq Omar Khalid Suhail, Department of Applied Pathological Analysis, College of Science, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Iraq. Email: omar.khalid@nahrainuniv.edu.iq Mustafa Burhan Ali, Department…
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Antenatal depression as an emerging multidisciplinary challenge in obstetric, peri-operative, and critical care medicine
Maria Javaid 1 , Shamayela Hanif 2 , Sadia Ghaffar 3 , Khaula Javid 4 , Maria Shaheen 5 , Ibrahim Khalid 6 Authors affiliation: Maria Javaid, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan; Email: mariajavaid687@gmail.com Shamayela Hanif, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan; Email: shamayelahaniff@gmail.com Sadia Ghaffar, Department of…
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Right ventricular functions in sepsis and septic shock: relation to risk stratification and short-term outcomes
Ahmed A. El-Shimy *1 , Afaf Abdel Hafez 2 , Tarek El-Sayed Gouda 3 , Samar A. Mousa 4 Authors affiliations: Ahmed A. El-Shimy. Department of Internal Medicine and Critical Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt. E-mail: shimy9390@gmail.com Afaf Abdel Hafez. Department of Internal Medicine and Critical Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University,…
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Evaluation of effect of hip-to-shoulder width ratio on sensory level of spinal anesthesia for urological surgeries: a tertiary care hospital study
Naila Naeem 1 , Muhammad Qamar Abbas 2 , Abdullah Abdul Ghani 3 , Syed Muhammad Abbas 4 , Syed Wahaj Uddin 5 , Vijai Kumar 6 Authors affiliations: Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), Sardar Yaqoob Ali Khan Road, near civil hospital, Karachi, Pakistan; Email: naeem@gmail.com Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), Sardar…