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Filter by:We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block applied with preoperative ultrasonography (USG) in patients who were operated on under spinal anesthesia due to hip fracture and whether it influences spinal anesthesia success. The files of 100 patients were reviewed observationally, and 60 patients were included in the study. The patients were divided into two groups: Group P (n = 30) comprising patients who underwent PENG block under USG guidance before the start of surgery and the control group (Group C; n = 30) of patients in whom tramadol infusion was started. From the files of the patients, the transition from the bed to the operating table, lateral decubitus position, skin incision, postoperative exit, postoperative 2nd, 4th, 12th, and 24th hour numeric rating scale (NRS) values, spinal anesthesia duration and number of attempts, and perioperative total tramadol consumption were recorded. During the transfer from the patient bed to the operating table and during the lateral decubitus position, postoperative exit and postoperative 2nd, 4th, 8th, 12th, and 24th hour NRS values were found to be significantly lower in Group P. In addition, lower spinal anesthesia time, lower number of spinal anesthesia attempts, and lower perioperative total tramadol consumption were detected in Group P. We found that PENG block applied preoperatively to patients with spinal anesthesia decreased the perioperative pain score, increased the success of spinal anesthesia by facilitating positioning for spinal anesthesia, and decreased the need for postoperative opioids.
As part of a Swiss National Science Foundation SNSF project (On-site multi-component intervention to improve productivity and reduce the economic and personal burden of neck pain in Swiss Office-Workers, NEXpro = Neck EXercises for productivity, SNSF no. 32003B_182389, BASEC no. 2019-01678), the investigators first developed a physiotherapeutic exercise intervention to improve the strength and mobility of the neck muscles. In the SNSF project NEXpro, the intervention took place on-site in the office. However, in view of the digital transformation, it is important to adapt the intervention delivery method to the new virtual work setting. The aims of the present project are therefore to implement, further develop and contextually adapt the exercise intervention in order to reduce musculoskeletal complaints and to reduce health-related presenteeism. The final product is a user-friendly virtual 6-week short exercise intervention that employees of the University of Bern can use independently, regardless of time and place. The effectiveness of the newly developed short exercise intervention (pain reduction, reduction of presenteeism) will be assessed during a short pilot phase.
There is little work comparing the effectiveness of a femoral nerve block performed only under US guidance or US plus electrical stimulation of the peripheral nerve (EPN). The authors have shown the same effectiveness of these techniques(1).But the effectiveness of the blockade of the femoral nerve (complete blockade) performed in different ways turned out to be low valve: 71.7% for ultrasound in combination with electrical stimulation versus 69% for only ultrasound guidance. Research hypothesis: the blockade of the femoral nerve performed only under ultrasound control has the same effectiveness as the blockade performed under the ultrasound control with EPN.
In modern anesthesiology, peripheral nerve blocks are performed using ultrasound control and electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves (PEN), or only ultrasound control or only EPN. The most effective methods are with the use of ultrasound control. Until now, the effectiveness of the sciatic nerve blockade by the subgluteal approach, performed only under ultrasound control without EPN, in comparison with the blockade of the sciatic nerve performed under ultrasound control with EPN, has not been established. There is no data on how the effectiveness of the blockade of the sciatic nerve with small doses of lidocaine is influenced by the method of performing the blockade: under ultrasound control versus ultrasound control with electrostimulation of the nerve. Research hypothesis: the blockade of the sciatic nerve by the subgluteal approach (12.5 ml 1%lidocaine -Minimum Effective Dose - previously established ) performed only under ultrasound control has the same effectiveness as the blockade performed under the ultrasound control with EPN.
In modern anesthesiology, peripheral nerve blocks are performed using ultrasound control and electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves (PEN), or only ultrasound control or only PEN. The most effective methods are with the use of ultrasound control. Until now, the effectiveness of the sciatic nerve blockade by the subgluteal approach, performed only under ultrasound control without ESP, in comparison with the blockade of the sciatic nerve performed under ultrasound control with ESP, has not been established. Research hypothesis: the blockade of the sciatic nerve by the subgluteal approach performed only under ultrasound control has the same effectiveness as the blockade performed under the ultrasound control with EPN.
This study is the first that investigates the impact of a multi-component intervention combining current evidence of effective interventions with an adherence app to assess the potential benefits on productivity, neck pain, and headache.
This study will collect observational data on how well pediatric residents handle interruptions to their daily workflow. Residents will be directly observed during their work day and behaviors will be recorded using an electronic tool that will time-stamp their actions when faced with an interruption. The average time it takes for them to return to their original task(s) after faced with an interruption will be calculated, along with correlations made between their predicted multi-tasking ability, year of training, and additional factors.
The purpose of this study is to determine wether e-learning is a more effective than traditional classroom teaching at norwegian nurses ability to use the Braden risk assessment scale and pressure ulcer classification.