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View article: Temporal bone dysplasia in Coffin-Siris syndrome
Temporal bone dysplasia in Coffin-Siris syndrome Open
We report a child, diagnosed with Coffin-Siris syndrome (CSS), with chronic right otorrhoea. CT and DR-MRI were performed to further investigate, diagnose and determine relevant surgical anatomy. CT temporal bones assessment was performed,…
View article: Perioperative intravenous contrast administration and the incidence of acute kidney injury after major gastrointestinal surgery: prospective, multicentre cohort study
Perioperative intravenous contrast administration and the incidence of acute kidney injury after major gastrointestinal surgery: prospective, multicentre cohort study Open
Background This study aimed to determine the impact of preoperative exposure to intravenous contrast for CT and the risk of developing postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing major gastrointestinal surgery. Methods T…
View article: Protocol for a randomised, single-blind, two-arm, parallel-group controlled trial of the efficacy of rhinothermy delivered by nasal high flow therapy in the treatment of the common cold
Protocol for a randomised, single-blind, two-arm, parallel-group controlled trial of the efficacy of rhinothermy delivered by nasal high flow therapy in the treatment of the common cold Open
Introduction The common cold is the most common infectious disease affecting humans. It is usually a self-limiting disease; however, the common cold can cause significant morbidity and has a substantial economic impact on society. Human rh…
View article: Nasal High Flow Therapy in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Nasal High Flow Therapy in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Open
Background: In acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), hypercapnia (raised arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide, PₐCO₂) is associated with worse clinical outcomes, including death. Nasal high flow (NHF…
View article: Nasal High Flow Therapy in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Nasal High Flow Therapy in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Open
Background: In acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), hypercapnia (raised arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide, PₐCO₂) is associated with worse clinical outcomes, including death. Nasal high flow (NHF…
View article: Oxygen versus air-driven nebulisers for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised controlled trial
Oxygen versus air-driven nebulisers for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised controlled trial Open
Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry number ACTRN12615000389505 . Registration confirmed on 28/4/15.
View article: Randomised controlled trial of rhinothermy for treatment of the common cold: a feasibility study
Randomised controlled trial of rhinothermy for treatment of the common cold: a feasibility study Open
Objective To determine the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of rhinothermy for the common cold. Design Open label, randomised, controlled feasibility study. Setting Single-centre research institute in New Zealand recruiti…
View article: Nasal high flow therapy and PtCO<sub>2</sub> in stable COPD: A randomized controlled cross‐over trial
Nasal high flow therapy and PtCO<sub>2</sub> in stable COPD: A randomized controlled cross‐over trial Open
Background and objective Hypercapnia is associated with worse clinical outcomes in exacerbations of COPD. The present study aimed to determine the effects of nasal high flow (NHF) therapy on transcutaneous partial pressure of carbon dioxid…