Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi / Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
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To ascertain the prevalence of subclinical severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus (SARS-CoV) infection and study the transmission of SARS-CoV in a local outbreak at a residential care home for the elderly. ⋯ Subclinical SARS-CoV infection was rare in a residential care home for the elderly with an outbreak of SARS. Nonetheless the close working and living conditions for staff and residents in such a home may facilitate transmission of SARS despite vigilant precautionary measures.
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Case Reports
Percutaneous replacement of a right jugular dialysis catheter via a stenosed superior vena cava.
A female patient with end-stage renal failure, who was maintained on haemodialysis via multiple central dialysis catheters, developed chronic occlusion of the left brachiocephalic vein. Subsequently, the right jugular dual lumen PermCath became dysfunctional because of marked superior vena cava stenosis. Angioplasty of the superior vena cava stenosis was performed but failed to restore adequate catheter function. ⋯ During surgery, the right jugular PermCath was removed, the superior vena cava was stented to establish venous patency, and a new PermCath was re-inserted via the existing right jugular puncture site. The technique helps reduce cost and time, and avoids another jugular puncture. In addition, this procedure saves a central venous access which is important in patients on long-term haemodialysis.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Intrarectal administration of lidocaine gel versus plain lubricant gel for pain control during transrectal ultrasound-guided extensive 10-core prostate biopsy in Hong Kong Chinese population: prospective double-blind randomised controlled trial.
To compare the level of pain experienced by patients during transrectal ultrasound-guided prostatic biopsy using intrarectal 2% lidocaine gel versus plain lubricant gel. ⋯ Transrectal ultrasound-guided trucut biopsy of the prostate can be safely performed with no anaesthesia in Chinese patients. Pain and discomfort are minimal. It was found that 2% lidocaine gel has no statistical therapeutic or analgesic benefit over plain lubricant gel.
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To study the clinical experience acquired by trainee anaesthesiologists after 6 years of training in Hong Kong. ⋯ The current training system provides sufficient anaesthetic experience in terms of case variety and subspecialty case numbers. There was uneven exposure to cardiac, thoracic, and paediatric anaesthesia. An accurate logbook that is reviewed regularly by a supervisor will help ensure adequate subspecialty exposure. An electronic logbook will facilitate a more comprehensive reviewing process.
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To determine the prevalence and nature of workplace violence against nurses, and how nurses deal with such aggression; and to identify the risk factors related to violence in the hospital environment. ⋯ Workplace violence against nurses is a significant problem in Hong Kong. Further large-scale studies should be conducted to more closely examine the problem.