Found 12 clinical trials
Navigation Endoscopy to Reach Indeterminate Lung Nodules Versus Trans-Thoracic Needle Aspiration
This study will evaluate which procedure is the best for patients referred for biopsy of a lung nodule (growth in the lung) meeting the size and location requirements of the protocol. Two different procedures are available for lung nodule biopsy: a computed tomography guided biopsy ("CT-guided biopsy") which consists of …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Fasting Versus Non-Fasting for Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (FastCIED Study)
There was no evidence to suggest that a shortened fluid fast results in an increased risk of aspiration, regurgitation or related morbidity compared with the standard 'nil by mouth from midnight' fasting policy. However, there is no available data regarding the safety and efficacy of fasting approach in patients undergoing …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Effect Of Reusing the Operative Supplies On Cataract Surgery and Climate Change
According to the Aravind Eye Care System (AECS) in Tamil Nadu, India, endophthalmitis rated 0.02% in over a million consecutive cataract cases despite the observation that cannulas, irrigation/ aspiration tubing, gowns, surgical gloves, irrigating bottles, as well as topical and intraocular drugs are normally recycled to cut cost and waste3,4.
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- 25 Apr, 2025
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Capillary Endoscopy Aspiration Catheter
Endoscopic aspiration is time-consuming and prone to contamination. Inspired by plants' ability to draw water by capillary action, a novel multi-capillary sterile system was designed which is a modified version of the conventional aspiration catheter.
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- 05 Aug, 2020
Anabolic Effects of Intraoperative Feeding in Reconstruction Surgery
Perioperative fasting remains a common clinical practice in surgical patients to prevent the development of postoperative anesthesia- and surgical-related complications. Clinical observational studies indicated that the combination catabolic effects resulted from prolonged perioperative fasting and profound surgical stress are likely to induce extensive protein catabolism, muscle breakdown and impaired glycemic …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Stress Management and Biological Age in Breast Cancer Patients.RCT
Intense stress has harmful effects on the body, contributing to various disorders. Breast cancer patients experience a build-up of stress due to their diagnosis and treatments. Stress can cause epigenetic changes in a cellular level (such as accelerated increase in biological age) that may negatively affect oncological treatments. This study …
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- 08 Sep, 2023
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Ultrasound Assessment of Gastric Content in Fasted Pregnant Women
Pulmonary aspiration of gastric content is one of the most feared perioperative complication of general anesthesia. Pregnant women are usually considered as high risk of pulmonary aspiration but there is no epidemiological study evaluating gastric content in pregnant women during the entire gestation periode.
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Patients Perspectives on Discontinuation of Their Fertility Treatment Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
As recommended by the major scientific fertility societies, all non-ivf fertility treatments were discontinued abruptly, whereas started ivf stimulations were continued until oocyte aspiration, where after a freeze-all strategy was applied. There is little information available for women aiming for pregnancy or embarking on assisted conception.
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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The Voice Analysis as a Preoperative Prediction Method of a Difficult Airway
When there is a case of a difficult airway and adequate management is not achieved, very serious complications may occur including brain damage, cardio-respiratory arrest, aspiration of gastric content, traumatic airway injuries, tooth damage, unnecessary surgical access to keep the airway permeable or death.
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Assessing Patient-Reported Experience of Care for Home Dialysis (ASPIRED)
Home dialysis modalities, including peritoneal dialysis (PD) and home hemodialysis (HHD), represent alternatives to conventional in-center hemodialysis (HD) that for some patients may be better aligned with preferences regarding the integration of dialysis treatments into their lives. Assessment of patient experience and satisfaction with care among individuals undergoing maintenance dialysis …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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