Reference values for Lactate Pro 2™ in fetal blood sampling during labor: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brynhildur Tinna Birgisdottir ◽  
Malin Holzmann ◽  
Ingela Hulthén Varli ◽  
Sofie Graner ◽  
Sissel Saltvedt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactate Concentration ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Fetal Blood Sampling ◽  
Conversion Equation

AbstractObjective:Lactate ProStudy design:A cross-sectional study was conducted at a university hospital in Sweden. A total of 113 laboring women with fetal heart rate abnormalities on cardiotocography (CTG) had FBS carried out. Lactate concentration was measured bedside with both LP1 and LP2 from the same blood sample capillary. A linear regression model was constructed to retrieve a conversion equation to convert LP2 values to LP1 values.Results:LP2 measured higher values than LP1 in all analyses. We found that 4.2 mmol/L with LP1 corresponded to 6.4 mmol/L with LP2. Likewise, 4.8 mmol/L with LP1 corresponded to 7.3 mmol/L with LP2. The correlation between the analyses was excellent (Spearman’s rank correlation, r=0.97).Conclusion:We recommend the following guidelines when interpreting lactate concentration in FBS with LP2: <6.4 mmol/L to be interpreted as normal, 6.4–7.3 mmol/L as preacidemia indicating a follow-up FBS within 20–30 min, and >7.3 mmol/L as acidemia indicating intervention.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Risk Factors for Vitamin D Insufficiency among Adults with Epilepsy at University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 49-58
Author(s):  
Doaa K. Mohorjy ◽  
Iman Kamal Ramadan ◽  
Bahaa A. Abalkhail ◽  
Khalid M. Jaamal
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Antiepileptic Drugs ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vitamin D Insufficiency ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Epileptic Patients

Background: Vitamin D is essential for bone physical condition, and vitamin D insufficiency may add to further autoimmune diseases, infections or even cancer. Enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs have been predominantly linked with osteoporosis hazard proved their impacts on vitamin D. The study aim was to determine the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency and the covariates associated with it among the adult epileptic patients attending King Fahd neurology outpatient clinics. Subjects and Methods: 297 adult epilepsy patients joined this cross-sectional study at King Fahd Hospital in 2017. Vitamin D level was considered as deficiency (<10ng/ml), insufficiency (<30ng/ml), or normal (≥30ng/ml). Antiepileptic drugs were sorted out according to their enzyme inducing criteria. Results: 87.88% adult epileptic patients were between 18 – 50 years of age, more than half were females, married, and with higher degree of education, less than half received monthly income of less than 5,000 SR, nearly two third were either smokers or ex-smokers. Multiple linear regression model for predictors of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency declared that; enzyme induced antiepileptic drugs, polytherapy, and smoking were significantly correlated with vitamin deficiency and insufficiency (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency is widespread among adult epileptic patients. Screening of vitamin D level should be taken into consideration as part of the regular follow up of epileptic patients.

Clinical Features of Eczema and Dermatitis in the Elderly - A Cross Sectional Study in Mainland China (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Wang ◽  
Linfeng Li ◽  
Xiaodong Shi ◽  
Xiaodong Shi ◽  
Jian Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Geriatric Patients ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation

BACKGROUND The clinical features of eczema and dermatitis in the elderly have not been fully studied. OBJECTIVE To investigate the proportion and clinical features of geriatric eczema patients in mainland China. METHODS A multicenter cross-sectional study conducted in outpatients with eczema from 39 tertiary hospitals in 15 provinces. RESULTS 1128 elderly patients (12.88%) had eczema and dermatitis. The mean age of those was 68.2 ± 6.8 years (range, 60-90 years) with a median course of 5.5 ± 8.9 years, which is much longer than that of non-geriatric patients (2.6 ± 4.1 years, P<.001). Compared to non-geriatric patients, more patients involved in extremities (76.2% vs 61.5%, P<.001) and trunk (37.2% vs 26.4%, P<.001), but less in head and neck (18.3% vs 30.4%, P<.001; 25.3% vs 20.6%, P<.001). 13.4% of eczema and dermatitis in the elderly was widespread, which is much higher than that of 8% in non-geriatric group (13.4% vs 8%, P<.001). 22.9% of geriatric eczema patients reported severe itching, which is much higher than that of 14% in counterparts (22.9% vs 14%, P<.001). A positive correlation was observed between age and severe itching (Spearman’s rank correlation test, P<.001). More geriatric patients had xerosis (39.6% vs 30.4%, P<.001) and more lichenification was found (25.6% vs 13.3%, P<.001). CONCLUSIONS More than ten percent of eczema occurs in the elderly patients. Longer disease duration, more severe itching, more extremities and trunk involvement, and prone to widespread, xerosis, and lichenification make it a special entity which should be studied further.

scholarly journals Evaluation of sexual self-efficacy and sexual function in women with multiple sclerosis in Mashhad, Iran, in 2019: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Manouchehri ◽  
Morteza Saeedi ◽  
Khadijeh Mirzaei Najmabadi
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Research Population

Background: In chronic illnesses, sexual dysfunction (SD) is one of the most prevalent complaints. Sexual self-efficacy (SSE) is an individual’s beliefs about his/her ability to perform an effective sexual function and be favorable to their partner. The aim of the present study was to assess SSE and sexual function in women with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in 2019 on 260 married women referring to the MS clinic and MS society of Khorasan-Razavi in Mashhad, Iran. The research population was selected using convenience sampling. The Sexual Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SSEQ), Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire-19 (MSISQ-19), and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) were completed by the participants who had the inclusion criteria. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman's rank correlation coefficient in SPSS software. Results: The participants had a mean age of 35.2 ± 8.4 years and their mean duration of MS was 4.46 ± 3.71 years. The findings showed a negative correlation between SSE and SD (r = -0.606; P = 0.001) and a positive correlation between SSE and sexual function (r = 0.644; P = 0.001). Moreover, MSISQ-19 and FSFI scores supported each other (r = -0.675; P = 0.001). Conclusion: SD is prevalent among women with MS. Moreover, sexual function is substantially associated with SSE in these women.

scholarly journals The Association of Vitamin D and Neurodevelopmental Status Among 2 Years Old Infants

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 2333794X2110340
Author(s):  
Feby Juwita ◽  
Lani Gumilang ◽  
Nelly Amalia Risan ◽  
Meita Dhamayanti
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Developmental Domains

The previous studies about association of vitamin D and neurodevelopmental status in the first 1000 days of life showed inconsistent results. This study aimed to investigate correlation between vitamin D deficiency and neurodevelopmental in 2 years old infants. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Sukabumi and Waled, West Java involving 2 years old infants born from the mothers participated in previous cohort. Total 109 infants met the criteria. Vitamin D was measured and neurodevelopmental status was assessed using ASQ-3 in each subject. Statistical analysis using Spearman’s Rank correlation and multiple regression model. 50.4% infants had vitamin D deficiency (<50 nmol/L). Neurodevelopmental status showed appropriate for age. No significant association between vitamin D level and neurodevelopmental in 2 years old infants. However, there was an association between some developmental domains and vitamin D level at birth. No correlation between vitamin D and neurodevelopmental in 2 years old infants.

Postoperative patients' perspective towards the idea of implementing telemedicine in anesthesia clinic in a university hospital: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
pp. 509-515
Author(s):  
Abdullah Alrowailey ◽  
Abdulaziz Saleh ◽  
Abdullah Alrowailey ◽  
Ibrahim Alshalan ◽  
Abdulaziz Alshalan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients Perspective

Prevalence of Thyroid Diseases in an Occupationally Radiation Exposed Group: A Cross-Sectional Study in a University Hospital of Southern Italy

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 803-808 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Vimercati ◽  
Luigi De Maria ◽  
Francesca Mansi ◽  
Antonio Caputi ◽  
Giovanni M. Ferri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Thyroid Diseases ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exposed Workers

Background: Thyroid diseases occur more frequently in people exposed to ionizing radiation, but the relationship between occupational exposure to ionizing radiation and thyroid pathologies still remains unclear. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of thyroid diseases in healthcare workers exposed to low-level ionizing radiation compared with a control group working at the University Hospital of Bari, Southern Italy, and living in the same geographical area, characterized by mild iodine deficiency. Methods: We ran a cross-sectional study to investigate whether healthcare workers exposed to ionizing radiation had a higher prevalence of thyroid diseases. Four hundred and forty-four exposed healthcare workers (241 more exposed, or “A Category”, and 203 less exposed, or “B Category”) and 614 nonexposed healthcare workers were enrolled during a routine examination at the Occupational Health Unit. They were asked to fill in an anamnestic questionnaire and undergo a physical examination, serum determination of fT3, fT4 and TSH, anti-TPO ab and anti-TG ab and ultrasound neck scan. Thyroid nodules were submitted to fine needle aspiration biopsy when indicated. Results: The prevalence of thyroid diseases was statistically higher in the exposed workers compared to controls (40% vs 29%, adPR 1.65; IC95% 1.34-2.07). In particular, the thyroid nodularity prevalence in the exposed group was approximately twice as high as that in the controls (29% vs 13%; adPR 2.83; IC95% 2.12-3.8). No statistically significant association was found between exposure to ionizing radiation and other thyroid diseases. Conclusion: In our study, mild ionizing radiation-exposed healthcare workers had a statistically higher prevalence of thyroid diseases than the control group. The results are likely due to a closer and more meticulous health surveillance programme carried out in the ionising radiation-exposed workers, allowing them to identify thyroid alterations earlier than non-exposed health staff.

Psychopathological Factors Associated With Burnout in Intensive Care Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 107839032199972
Author(s):  
Erman Yıldız
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND: Although previous studies have separately revealed that parameters such as anxiety, depression, and secondary traumatic stress (STS) are associated with burnout, there is still a limited understanding of the relationship between anxiety, depression, and STS and burnout in intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. AIMS: To investigate the relationship between levels of burnout, anxiety, depression, and STS in ICU nurses. METHOD: A cross-sectional study was conducted with ICU nurses ( N = 164) from a university hospital in eastern Turkey. The participants completed the anxiety, depression, STS, and burnout scales along with the descriptive characteristics form. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: The mean scores for STS, anxiety, depression, and burnout were 40.60 ± 13.77, 17.14 ± 12.90, 13.28 ± 9.75 and 41.39 ± 14.87, respectively. The results showed that, in the ICU nurses, anxiety, depression, and STS components explained 61% of emotional exhaustion, 38% of depersonalization, and 13% of personal accomplishment. CONCLUSIONS: While the present findings supported the paradigm that burnout in ICU nurses is associated with STS, anxiety, and depression, they also revealed some details about the psychopathological factors associated with burnout. These details were as follows: (1) individuals who resorted to avoidance as a component of STS on a high level were more likely to experience emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, (2) individuals with severe depressive symptoms were more likely to experience a decrease in their personal accomplishment, and (3) individuals with anxiety symptoms were more likely to experience both emotional exhaustion and personal accomplishment.

Malaria among migrants in a university hospital in Colombia during 2018: A case series

2020 ◽  
pp. 004947552098130
Author(s):  
Fabián R Carreño-Almánzar ◽  
Adán Coronado-Galán ◽  
Sonia A Cala-Gómez ◽  
Agustín Vega-Vera
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Imported Malaria ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Clinical Profiles

Imported malaria has increased in Colombia since 2015 and has been attributed to migrants coming from Venezuela. We present a series of malaria cases, nested in a retrospective cross-sectional study between 2017 and 2018, aimed at calculating the prevalence of medical diseases among immigrants in a University Hospital in Colombia. Among 154 immigrants admitted for medical causes between 2017 and 2018, 8 were diagnosed with malaria, all due to Plasmodium vivax. Of these, seven had uncomplicated malaria, five had a previous history of malaria, one was critically ill, but none died. We highlight that, similar to other case series of imported malaria, Latin American migrants were young, with similar clinical profiles, having a low proportion of severe cases, and P. vivax was the most frequent cause.

scholarly journals Adherence to Clinical Follow-Up Recommendations for Liver Function Tests: A Cross-sectional Study of Patients with HCV and their Associated Risk Behaviors

2021 ◽  
pp. 101482
Author(s):  
Allison Dormanesh ◽  
Judy Huei-yu Wang ◽  
Ranit Mishori ◽  
Paula Cupertino ◽  
Joshua Longcoy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Function ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Liver Function Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Function Tests
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document