International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Behaviors of Water Intake, Hydration Status, and Related Hydration Biomarkers among Physically Active Male Young Adults in Beijing, China: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Studies on the water intake of athletes in daily life are insufficient. The objective was to determine the water intake and hydration status among physically active male young adults. In this cross-sectional studies study, 111 physically active male young adults were recruited. ⋯ Insufficient water intake and hypohydration were common among physically active male young adults. The amount and type of water intake were correlated with hydration status and urine biomarkers. The results could provide scientific and accurate references for the development of recommendations on water intake for athletes.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Comparison of Ocular Morphological Parameters Related to Lens Position by Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography and Ultrasound Biomicroscopy.
The objective is to compare parameters related to lens position measured using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) and ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) in patients with senile cataract and perform a consistency analysis. ⋯ The correlation between AS-OCT and UBM in terms of measuring lens position-related parameters was good, but the agreement was unstable. The differences in measurement position (sitting and supine) and/or measurement methods (optics and ultrasound) may lead to variability in results.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Observational StudyPeripheral Saturation and Perfusion Index on the First Day of Life Play a Role in Early Discharge of Healthy Term Newborns.
Pulse oximetry screening is a safe, feasible test, effective in identifying congenital heart diseases in otherwise well-appearing newborns. Uncertainties still persist on the most effective algorithm to be used and the timing of screening. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of the pulse oximetry screening associated with the peripheral perfusion index performed in the first 24 hours of life for the early detection of congenital heart diseases and noncongenital heart diseases in the newborns. ⋯ Combining peripheral saturation with the peripheral perfusion index in the first 24 hours of life shows a predictive role in the detection of minor congenital heart diseases and neonatal clinical conditions whose care needs attention.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Validation of a Simple Score for Mortality Prediction in a Cohort of Unselected Emergency Patients.
Prognostication is an important component of medical decision-making. A patients' general prognosis can be difficult to measure. The Simple Prognostic Score (SPS) was designed to include patients' age, mobility, aggregated vital signs, and the treating physician's decision to admit to aid prognostication. Study Aim. Our study aim is to validate the SPS, compare it with the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) regarding its prognostic performance, and test the interrater reliability of the subjective variable of the decision to admit. ⋯ In a prospective study of unselected ED patients, the Simple Prognostic Score was validated as a reliable predictor of short- and long-term mortality.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Assessment of Awareness of Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) among Postgraduate Trainees.
Although uncommon, local anaesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) may impose fatal risk to the patients. We investigated the awareness of LAST and knowledge on local anaesthetics among our postgraduate trainees. ⋯ The overall level of awareness was poor. However, the implementation of an education session significantly improved the knowledge and awareness across all disciplines.