Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Nov 2024
Meta AnalysisDiagnostic value of circulating IL-6 in adult sepsis: a meta-analysis.
In recent years, numerous studies have been published on the diagnostic performance of circulating IL-6 levels in adult sepsis, but the conclusions are not consistent. This meta-analysis aims to systematically evaluate the accuracy of circulating IL-6 in the diagnosis of adult sepsis. ⋯ Circulating IL-6 has a good diagnostic value in adult sepsis, with moderate sensitivity and specificity. Therefore, IL-6 can provide a basis for the diagnosis of adult sepsis.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Nov 2024
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of non-invasive bilateral sphenopalatine ganglion block on postoperative pain in patients undergoing septorhinoplasty surgery: a randomized controlled study.
The objective of this study was to assess the impact of preoperative sphenopalatine ganglion block (SPGB) on postoperative pain and assess intraoperative and postoperative analgesic consumption in patients undergoing septorhinoplasty. ⋯ We advocate for the adoption of the noninvasive SPGB method in patients undergoing septorhinoplasty surgery. This approach significantly reduces the need for intraoperative analgesics, alleviates postoperative pain, and reduces the demand for postoperative analgesics. Moreover, it improves the overall surgical experience because of its ease of application, contributing to a more comfortable surgical process.
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Lumbar and sacral tattoos are popular amongst all ages. Some physicians are concerned that passing a needle through a pigmented area during lumbar puncture may deposit toxic material into the central nervous system, resulting in late complications. ⋯ There is insufficient evidence to endorse placement of a needle through a tattoo into the neuraxis before it is completely healed. The Fermi paradox 'absence of evidence is not evidence of absence of effect' still holds in light of emerging evidence that tattoos may be linked to lymphoma.