scholarly journals Association of acute normovolemic hemodilution with decreased length of hospital stay in rhesus-negative patients undergoing major cancer surgeries: a retrospective study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-10
Author(s):  
Yan Ni ◽  
Xia-Hao Ding ◽  
Zhi-Jie Xu ◽  
Zhen-Feng Zhang ◽  
Yang Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution ◽  
Normovolemic Hemodilution

scholarly journals Is Obesity a Risk Factor for Spinal Surgeries? A Retrospective Study in a Specialized Orthopedic Spine Center

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
Hasan Ghandhari ◽  
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Ebrahim Ameri ◽  
Mohsen Motalebi ◽  
Mohamad-Mahdi Azizi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Obese Group ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Duration Of Surgery

Background: Various studies have shown the effects of morbid obesity on the adverse consequences of various surgeries, especially postoperative infections. However, some studies have shown that the complications of spinal surgery in obese and non-obese patients are not significantly different. Objectives: This study investigated and compared the duration of surgery, length of hospital stay, and complications after common spinal surgeries by orthopedic spine fellowship in obese and non-obese patients in a specialized spine center in Iran. Methods: All patients who underwent decompression with or without lumbar fusion were included in this retrospective study. These patients were classified into two groups: non-obese (BMI <30 kg/m2) and obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m2). The data related to type and levels of surgery, 30-day hospital complications, length of hospital stay, rate of postoperative wound infection, blood loss, and need for transfusion were all extracted and compared between the two groups. Results: A total of 148 patients (74%) were in the non-obese group and 52 patients (26%) in the obese group. The number of patients that need packed cells was significantly higher in the obese group (51.8% vs 32.6%) (P=0.01). Otherwise, there were not a significant difference between type of treatment (fusion or only decompression) (P=0.78), interbody fusion (P=0.26), osteotomy (P=0.56), duration of surgery (P=0.25), length of hospital stay (P=0.72), mean amount of blood loss (P=0.09), and postoperative complications (P=0.68) between the two groups. Conclusion: Our results suggest that duration of surgery, length of hospital stay, and postoperative complications are not associated with the BMI of the patients.

scholarly journals Thirty-Day Postoperative Outcomes Following Sugammadex Use in Colorectal Surgery Patients; Retrospective Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Chae ◽  
Han Joe ◽  
Juyeon Oh ◽  
Eunyoung Lee ◽  
In Yi
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Colorectal Surgery ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Postoperative Hospital Stay ◽  
Postoperative Outcomes ◽  
Total Length ◽  
Delayed Discharge ◽  
Postanesthetic Care Unit

Purpose: Sugammadex rapidly reverses muscle relaxation compared to acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. The long-term outcomes of sugammadex, however, are not well known. We compared 30-day postoperative outcomes following sugammadex and acetylcholinesterase inhibitor use in colorectal surgery patients. Patients and methods: Colorectal surgical patients older than 21 were included in this retrospective study, and were dichotomized according to use of reversal agents, sugammadex (group S), and acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (group A). We assessed 30-day postoperative outcomes, including total length of hospital stay, length of postoperative hospital stay, readmission rate, and delayed discharge rate. Additional parameters included postanesthetic care unit stay time, time to first successful oral intake, unforeseen intensive care unit (ICU) admission rate, postoperative pulmonary complications, and mortality. Results: Among a total of 585 patients, 157 patients remained in each group after propensity score matching. Total length of hospital stay, length of postoperative hospital stay, and readmission rates did not differ between the two groups, while the incidence of delayed discharge was significantly lower in group S (23 (15%) vs. 40 (25%), p = 0.017). Other outcomes did not differ between the two groups. Conclusion: We found no difference in 30-day postoperative outcomes following sugammadex and acetylcholinesterase inhibitor use. The only difference between these treatments was the associated incidence of delayed discharge, which was lower in group S.

scholarly journals A retrospective study on the effect of Vitamin C in the management of dengue fever in three different states of India

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 2670-2673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kothai Ramalingam ◽  
Christina S Varghese ◽  
Chinchu Elias ◽  
Gigi M Mathew ◽  
Arul Balasubramanian
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
Percentage Increase ◽  
Number Of Patients

The objective of the study was to analyze the effect of vitamin C in the management of Dengue fever in the tertiary care hospitals of selected three states of India (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Madhya Pradesh). This retrospective study was carried out for a period of 6 months from November 2017 to April 2018, in which 200 patients were selected by considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria. It included 100 patients who were administered with Vitamin C and another 100 patients who were not given Vitamin C. All data were entered into the prepared PROFORMA. Mainly the increase in platelet counts and the duration of the hospital stay for both categories of patients were studied. Majority of dengue cases were in Tamil Nadu, followed by Kerala and then Madhya Pradesh depending upon the seasonal variations. Occurrence in male patients (58.5%) were more than female patients (41.5%). The most commonly affected age group ranges from 0-15 years (35.5%). Among the various types of dengue fever, a large number of patients had common dengue fever (87.5%). The 100 patients who were treated with vitamin C were mostly administered by oral routes. It was seen that the patients who were administered with Vitamin C had a greater percentage increase in their platelet count and a shorter duration of hospital stay. Study indicates that there exists an association between Vitamin C intake and length of hospital stay.

scholarly journals Early shunt complications in 46 children with hydrocephalus

2009 ◽  
Vol 67 (2a) ◽  
pp. 273-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moisés Heleno Vieira Braga ◽  
Gervásio Teles C. de Carvalho ◽  
Rafael Augusto Castro Santiago Brandão ◽  
Franklin Bernardes Faraj de Lima ◽  
Bruno Silva Costa
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Infectious Complications ◽  
Shunt Surgery ◽  
Common Complication ◽  
Shunt System ◽  
Shunt Complications ◽  
The Mean

OBJECTIVE: To determine the causes of early shunt complications in 46 children with hydrocephalus. METHOD: A retrospective study was conducted on 46 children submitted to ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery between February 2005 and February 2007. RESULTS: Thirteen (28%) patients presented complications, which were due to infection in 9 (69%) and to malfunction of the shunt system in 4 (31%).The mean number of surgical procedures performed on patients who presented complications was 2.8 per patient, with a total of 46 surgeries in this group. All patients with infectious complications were identified during their hospital stay. CONCLUSIONS: Infection was the most common complication. The infection rate was proportional to the length of hospital stay. All patients with hydrocephalus due to tumors or myelomeningocele presented complications. A higher incidence of infections was observed in children older than 2 years.

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