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View article: Local anesthesia versus combined local anesthesia with single-dose analgesia in pain control during thoracic ultrasound-guided pleural biopsy
Local anesthesia versus combined local anesthesia with single-dose analgesia in pain control during thoracic ultrasound-guided pleural biopsy Open
Background Pleural disease prevalence continues to rise, so pleural biopsy is commonly required. The ultrasound’s role in directing pleural biopsy ensures more safety. Pain management is crucial for both procedure success and patient satis…
View article: Critically ill patients` outcomes: Implementing mechanical ventilation liberation nursing strategy
Critically ill patients` outcomes: Implementing mechanical ventilation liberation nursing strategy Open
View article: Antiarrhythmic and analgesic efficacy of stellate ganglion block in laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Antiarrhythmic and analgesic efficacy of stellate ganglion block in laparoscopic cholecystectomy Open
Background To explore the effect of right stellate ganglion block (RSGB) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) for control of intraoperative arrhythmia during CO2 pneumoperitoneum and postoperative pain relief
View article: The anti-inflammatory effects of atorvastatin upon the outcome of traumatic brain injury patients: A randomized-controlled double-blind clinical trial
The anti-inflammatory effects of atorvastatin upon the outcome of traumatic brain injury patients: A randomized-controlled double-blind clinical trial Open
Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a quite common health problem. A lot of delayed complications are related to inflammatory responses that occurred within the brain itself. Atorvastatin is related to lipid lowering drugs carrying …
View article: AB1189 BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A OR SELECTIVE GENICULAR PULSED RADIOFREQUENCY FOR TREATING ADVANCED KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
AB1189 BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A OR SELECTIVE GENICULAR PULSED RADIOFREQUENCY FOR TREATING ADVANCED KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS Open
View article: Higher prevalence of trunk rotation among Egyptian students in urban than in countryside areas
Higher prevalence of trunk rotation among Egyptian students in urban than in countryside areas Open
Introduction This study was conducted to compare the prevalence of trunk rotation in selected urban and countryside areas in Egypt. Methods Overall, 840 male students aged 10–15 years were divided into 2 equal groups: group A, representing…
View article: Effects of preoperative intravenous glutamine administration on cardiac and renal functions in patients undergoing mitral valve replacement surgeries: A randomized double-blind controlled trial
Effects of preoperative intravenous glutamine administration on cardiac and renal functions in patients undergoing mitral valve replacement surgeries: A randomized double-blind controlled trial Open
Background Preoperative poor nutrition greatly raises the risk of complications and increases length of stay (LOS). Glutamine deficiency may impair immune functions, reduce myocardial adenosine triphosphate–adenosine diphosphate (ATP-ADP) …
View article: Ultrasound guided suprascapular and costoclavicular nerve block versus interscalene nerve block for postoperative analgesia in arthroscopic shoulder surgery: A randomized non-inferiority clinical trial
Ultrasound guided suprascapular and costoclavicular nerve block versus interscalene nerve block for postoperative analgesia in arthroscopic shoulder surgery: A randomized non-inferiority clinical trial Open
Background Suprascapular nerve block (SSB) with costoclavicular nerve block (CCB) could be an ideal hybrid block for arthroscopic shoulder surgery in comparison to interscalene nerve block (ISB) regarding postoperative analgesia.Methods Fi…
View article: Hyponatremia in elderly patients with fractures around the hip; role of glutamate (CSF glutamate study)
Hyponatremia in elderly patients with fractures around the hip; role of glutamate (CSF glutamate study) Open
Background & objective: Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disorder and is a predictor of osteoporosis, inflammation and cognitive dysfunction leading to falls in the elderly patients. We compared glutamate levels in normonatremic…
View article: Intracarpal midazolam: does it offer better pain relief than dexamethasone in carpal tunnel syndrome patients? A randomized double-blind clinical trial
Intracarpal midazolam: does it offer better pain relief than dexamethasone in carpal tunnel syndrome patients? A randomized double-blind clinical trial Open
Background Intracarpal injection of steroids has produced favorable effects in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS); however, it still carries some drawbacks. Perineural midazolam injection has some promising effects in chronic neura…
View article: The Impact of Thyroid Dysfunction in ICU Patients upon the Weaning Difficulty from Mechanical Ventilation. A Case-Control Observational Study
The Impact of Thyroid Dysfunction in ICU Patients upon the Weaning Difficulty from Mechanical Ventilation. A Case-Control Observational Study Open
Background: Non-thyroidal illness syndrome has been associated with diverse manifestations of critical illness in the ICU; it correlates significantly with severity of illness in clinically unstable patients.Objectives: The aim of the curr…
View article: The impact of glutamine supplementation on the short-term mortality of COVID-19 diseased patients admitted to the ICU: A single-blind randomized clinical trial
The impact of glutamine supplementation on the short-term mortality of COVID-19 diseased patients admitted to the ICU: A single-blind randomized clinical trial Open
Background Intravenous glutamine supplementation of nutrition in ICU patients is based on substantial clinical evidence that it boosts the immune system, particularly by inhibiting inflammatory reactions. This study aimed to see how glutam…
View article: The impact of dexamethasone versus methylprednisolone upon neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in COVID-19 patients admitted to ICU and its implication upon mortality
The impact of dexamethasone versus methylprednisolone upon neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in COVID-19 patients admitted to ICU and its implication upon mortality Open
Background Up till now, there has been no definite treatment for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-COV-2). Some studies have shown favorable effects of corticosteroids on COVID-19. This study aimed to compare the effect…
View article: Patient care and clinical outcomes for patients with COVID-19 infection admitted to African high-care or intensive care units (ACCCOS): a multicentre, prospective, observational cohort study
Patient care and clinical outcomes for patients with COVID-19 infection admitted to African high-care or intensive care units (ACCCOS): a multicentre, prospective, observational cohort study Open
View article: THU0453 THIRD OCCIPITAL NERVE RADIO-FREQUENCY UNDER FLUOROSCOPIC GUIDANCE IN MANAGEMENT OF CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
THU0453 THIRD OCCIPITAL NERVE RADIO-FREQUENCY UNDER FLUOROSCOPIC GUIDANCE IN MANAGEMENT OF CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS Open
View article: Efficacy of Hyalase Hydrodissection in theTreatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: ARandomized, Double-Blind, Controlled, ClinicalTrial
Efficacy of Hyalase Hydrodissection in theTreatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: ARandomized, Double-Blind, Controlled, ClinicalTrial Open
Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy, which results from median nerve compression. A lot of nonsurgical modalities are available for the management of mild to moderate situations. Local Hyalase …
View article: No-Sedation in Mechanically Ventilated Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients; A Randomized Controlled Trial.
No-Sedation in Mechanically Ventilated Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients; A Randomized Controlled Trial. Open
Purpose: To compare no-sedation versus daily interruption of sedation (DIS) in COPD patients receiving mechanical ventilation upon the ventilator-free days. Martials and methods: Patients were randomly assigned to either DIS (n=50) or no-s…
View article: Preoperative left stellate ganglion block: Does it offer arrhythmia-protection during off-pump CABG surgery? A randomized clinical trial
Preoperative left stellate ganglion block: Does it offer arrhythmia-protection during off-pump CABG surgery? A randomized clinical trial Open
Background Cardiac arrhythmias are not uncommon during and after coronary artery bypass graft cardiac surgeries. Preliminary studies showed the preventive effects of stellate ganglion block upon cardiac arrhythmias; however, this could be …
View article: Subtenon versus intravenous Dexmedetomidine injection for postoperative analgesia in infantile cataract surgery: double-blind randomized clinical trial
Subtenon versus intravenous Dexmedetomidine injection for postoperative analgesia in infantile cataract surgery: double-blind randomized clinical trial Open
(2020). Subtenon versus intravenous Dexmedetomidine injection for postoperative analgesia in infantile cataract surgery: double-blind randomized clinical trial. Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia: Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 243-249.
View article: Effects of sedation on clinical, gasometric, and respiratory muscle parameters in critically ill chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Effects of sedation on clinical, gasometric, and respiratory muscle parameters in critically ill chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients Open
View article: Intravenous dexamethasone combined with intrathecal atropine to prevent morphine-related nausea and vomiting after cesarean delivery: A randomized double-blinded study
Intravenous dexamethasone combined with intrathecal atropine to prevent morphine-related nausea and vomiting after cesarean delivery: A randomized double-blinded study Open
Background: Intrathecal morphine can be considered as a gold standard for analgesia following cesarean section (CS), which is not devoid of complications namely postoperative nausea and vomiting. We evaluated the antiemetic effect of intra…
View article: Effects of terlipressin infusion during hepatobiliary surgery on systemic and splanchnic haemodynamics, renal function and blood loss: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial
Effects of terlipressin infusion during hepatobiliary surgery on systemic and splanchnic haemodynamics, renal function and blood loss: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial Open
View article: Paravertebral Dexmedetomidine in VideoAssisted Thoracic Surgeries for Acute andChronic Pain Prevention
Paravertebral Dexmedetomidine in VideoAssisted Thoracic Surgeries for Acute andChronic Pain Prevention Open
Background: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is considered as one of the minimally invasive surgeries. Early postoperative pain alleviation is very important to avoid complications, at the same time, proper early pain control is…
View article: The impact of caudally administrated tramadol on immune response and analgesic efficacy for pediatric patients: a comparative randomized clinical trial
The impact of caudally administrated tramadol on immune response and analgesic efficacy for pediatric patients: a comparative randomized clinical trial Open
Adding tramadol to a caudal bupivacaine block can attenuate the pro-inflammatory cytokine response, Cortisol, and CRP in children undergoing lower abdominal surgery.
View article: Dexmedetomidine with magnesium sulphate as adjuvants in caudal block to augment anaesthesia and analgesia in paediatric lower abdominal surgeries
Dexmedetomidine with magnesium sulphate as adjuvants in caudal block to augment anaesthesia and analgesia in paediatric lower abdominal surgeries Open
Purpose: To investigate the implication of dexmedetomidine and magnesium sulphate addition to bupivacaine in caudal anesthesia in paediatric lower abdominal surgeries. Study design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Paediatric Universi…
View article: Pain alleviation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery; presternal local anesthetic and magnesium infiltration versus conventional intravenous analgesia: a randomized double-blind study
Pain alleviation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery; presternal local anesthetic and magnesium infiltration versus conventional intravenous analgesia: a randomized double-blind study Open
Continuous presternal bupivacaine and magnesium infusion resulted in better postoperative analgesia than both presternal bupivacaine alone or conventional analgesic groups.
View article: Fluoroscopic Guided Radiofrequency of GenicularNerves for Pain Alleviation in Chronic KneeOsteoarthritis: A Single-Blind RandomizedControlled Trial
Fluoroscopic Guided Radiofrequency of GenicularNerves for Pain Alleviation in Chronic KneeOsteoarthritis: A Single-Blind RandomizedControlled Trial Open
Background: Nowadays, pain and disability due to chronic knee arthritis is a very common problem in middle aged people. A lot of modalities for management are available, including conservative analgesics and up to surgical interventions. R…
View article: Implication of Two Different Doses of IntradiscalOzone-Oxygen Injection upon the PainAlleviation in Patients with Low Back Pain: ARandomized, Single-Blind Study
Implication of Two Different Doses of IntradiscalOzone-Oxygen Injection upon the PainAlleviation in Patients with Low Back Pain: ARandomized, Single-Blind Study Open
Background: Low back pain (LBP) is mostly induced by disc herniation (DH) or degeneration and has a burden upon social activity and economical aspects of life. An abundance of medical and surgical interventions have evolved to resolve this…