Articles: cations.
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We present a 54-year-old man who developed an unexpected thenar space compartment syndrome after robotic laparoscopic surgery, which was caused when the radial arterial pressure tubing was pulled too tightly around the base of the thumb while changing the surgical position. A conventional method of securing the tubing by looping it around the thumb appeared to be the primary cause. This complication went unnoticed during the surgery because the arm was tucked out of sight; there were no remarkable findings on monitoring. This case highlights the risks of looping tubing around the thumb, especially if continual inspection is not possible.
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Trauma hemorrhagic shock (THS) is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. It is the leading cause of death with or without sepsis in approximately 50% of patients. In THS, there is an incidence of cellular apoptosis, which contributes majorly to cellular dysfunction, organ failure, and mortality. ⋯ For the first time, this study shows that a dysregulated pAkt1-GSK3β pathway causes contrasting cell fates in THS, leading to trauma pathology. Hence, the delineation and the implications of this signaling system may provide a new important target for the treatment of THS. In addition, Akt activation may become a potential strategy for increasing the survival rate following THS.
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To examine associations between allergies, low back pain (LBP), walking, and sedentary time in a representative sample of adults aged 50 years and older. ⋯ Nurses should emphasize the impact of allergies on LBP. The advantages of walking and non-sedentary lifestyles for preventing or relieving chronic conditions should be routinely included in patient education; however, their preventive role in LBP should be underscored for those without allergies.
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Semin Respir Crit Care Med · Dec 2022
High-Resolution Computed Tomography of Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease.
While radiography is the first-line imaging technique for evaluation of pulmonary disease, high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) provides detailed assessment of the lung parenchyma and interstitium, allowing normal anatomy to be differentiated from superimposed abnormal findings. The fibrotic interstitial lung diseases have HRCT features that include reticulation, traction bronchiectasis and bronchiolectasis, honeycombing, architectural distortion, and volume loss. ⋯ Serial examinations identify progression, treatment response, complications, and can assist in determining prognosis. This article will describe the technique used to perform HRCT, the normal and abnormal appearance of the lung on HRCT, and the CT patterns identified in common fibrotic lung diseases.
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Case Reports
Hematoma After Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Block With Catheter Placement: A Case Report.
The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is described as a safe and effective alternative when epidural or paravertebral blocks are contraindicated by anticoagulation therapy. We present a case of subcutaneous hematoma after ESPB catheter placement. The patient received bilateral ESPB catheters for perioperative pain control. ⋯ Physical examination revealed a well circumscribed, fluctuant mass that produced bloody material during incision and drainage. This case report describes hematoma as a potential complication of the ESPB. After the procedure, patients should be closely monitored for complications, including hematoma.