Vikesh Patel
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Comparison of three source attribution methods applied to whole genome sequencing data of monophasic and biphasic Salmonella Typhimurium isolates from the British Isles and Denmark Open
Methodologies for source attribution (SA) of foodborne illnesses comprise a rapidly expanding suite of techniques for estimating the most important source or sources of human infection. Recently, the increasing availability of whole genome…
WireSafe<sup>TM</sup> – A pilot study of a novel safety engineered device designed to prevent guidewire retention and reduce sharps injuries during central venous catheter insertion Open
Background Guidewire retention and sharps injury during central venous catheter insertion are errors that cause patient and healthcare professional harm. The WireSafe TM is a novel procedure safety pack engineered to prevent guidewire rete…
Assessing baseline practice and the implementation and efficacy of a novel device for medication security Open
What are the new findings?► The DruGuardian device improves compliance with UK law and Care Quality Commission guidance for safe medication management in healthcare facilities and deters medication theft or tampering.► Baseline practice wa…
The glucose error in arterial sampling: assessing staff awareness and the effect of sampling technique* Open
Background Using a dextrose-containing solution, instead of normal saline, to maintain the patency of an arterial cannula results in the admixture of glucose in line samples. This can misguide the clinician down an inappropriate treatment …
View article: CSF rhinorrhoea after endonasal intervention to the anterior skull base (CRANIAL): proposal for a prospective multicentre observational cohort study
CSF rhinorrhoea after endonasal intervention to the anterior skull base (CRANIAL): proposal for a prospective multicentre observational cohort study Open
The endonasal transsphenoidal approach (TSA) has emerged as the preferred approach in order to treat pituitary adenoma and related sellar pathologies. The recently adopted expanded endonasal approach (EEA) has improved access to the ventra…
An unexpected diagnosis of paediatric subcutaneous sacrococcygeal extraspinal ependymoma: lessons learnt and review of the literature Open
This case describes a 9-year-old male who presented to general surgical clinic with a 3-year history of persistent natal cleft swelling, previously unsuccessfully treated as a pilonidal abscess in the community with multiple courses of ant…
View article: CSF rhinorrhoea after endonasal intervention to the anterior skull base (CRANIAL): proposal for a prospective multicentre observational cohort study
CSF rhinorrhoea after endonasal intervention to the anterior skull base (CRANIAL): proposal for a prospective multicentre observational cohort study Open
The endonasal transsphenoidal approach (TSA) has emerged as the preferred approach in order to treat pituitary adenoma and related sellar pathologies. The recently adopted expanded endonasal approach (EEA) has improved access to the ventra…
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: Transabdominal Preperitoneal or Totally Extraperitoneal? Results of a 14-year Prospective Study Open
Background: Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs are most commonly either transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) or totally extraperitoneal (TEP) operations. The indications and comparative outcome data for both approaches are often conflicti…
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, preeclampsia or stroke? A diagnostic dilemma Open
When a pregnant woman presents with headaches, visual disturbances, epigastric pain and nausea, preeclampsia quickly springs to mind. This case describes a primigravid 22-year-old female of 32 weeks gestation who presented with the symptom…