Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Dec 2024
The Italian version of the Surgical Fear Questionnaire: validation of its measurement properties.
Surgical fear is present in many patients awaiting surgery. However, a validated Italian version of the Surgical Fear Questionnaire (SFQ) was not available yet. Therefore, the aim of this study was to translate the SFQ into Italian and to test its reliability and validity. ⋯ We conclude that the Italian version of the SFQ is suitable for use in practice and has a high reliability. Validity and sensitivity need additional testing on a larger population.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Nov 2024
Ultrasonography versus conventional palpation for epidural analgesia in pediatrics undergoing midabdominal urological operations: a randomized clinical trial.
Epidural block may be facilitated by ultrasound (US), particularly in pediatrics. Our goal was to compare pre-procedural US with traditional palpation for epidural block in pediatrics undergoing midabdominal urological procedures. ⋯ Preprocedural US facilitated epidural block in pediatrics undergoing mid-abdominal urological operations compared with conventional techniques.