Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2025
Case ReportsTreating Hidden Left Supraspinatus Calcific Tendinitis with Conventional Surgery.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2025
Case ReportsReversion of Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia Through High Positive End-Expiratory Pressure During Mechanical Ventilation in Critically Ill Patients.
The Valsalva manoeuvre is widely recognised for its effectiveness in reverting supra-ventricular tachycardia (SVT) in patients with good coordination. However, this is not applicable in sedated ventilated patients and there is a dearth of literature regarding the application of Valsalva in unconscious patients on mechanical ventilation. The authors, for the first time, present a novel non-pharmacological method to treat SVT in critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation, employing the high positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) technique. ⋯ While the exact mechanism remains unconfirmed, it is believed to be similar to that of the Valsalva manoeuvre. Further research is needed to validate this technique and determine the optimal ventilator settings, including the PEEP threshold, for such cases. Key Words: Valsalva manoeuvre, Supraventricular tachycardia, Positive end-expiratory pressure, Mechanical ventilation.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2025
Chicago Sky Blue Stain, Calcofluor White Stain, and Potassium Hydroxide Mount for Diagnosis of Dermatomycosis.
To evaluate Chicago Sky Blue (CSB) stain, Calcofluor white (CW) stain, and Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) mount for rapid diagnosis of dermatomycosis, using fungal culture as the gold standard. ⋯ Calcofluor white, Chicago sky blue, Dermatomycosis, Fungal culture, Fungal hyphae.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2025
Association Between Serum Levels of Sestrin-2 and Galectin-3 and Atrial Remodelling in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation.
To explore the prognostic significance of Sestrin-2 and Galectin-3 levels in atrial fibrillation complicated by left atrial remodelling, aiming to offer novel insights for prevention, treatment, and follow-up strategies. ⋯ Atrial fibrillation, Sestrin-2, Galectin-3, Atrial remodelling.