Comparative Efficacy of Balanced Crystalloids versus 0.9% Saline on Delayed Graft Function and Perioperative Outcomes in Kidney Transplantation: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

Comparative Efficacy of Balanced Crystalloids versus 0.9% Saline on Delayed Graft Function and Perioperative Outcomes in Kidney Transplantation: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials Academic Background Kidney transplantation is an effective treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD), but delayed graft function (DGF) post-transplantatio...

The Effect of High Protein Dosing in Critically Ill Patients: An Exploratory, Secondary Bayesian Analyses of the EFFORT Protein Trial

The Effect of High Protein Dosing in Critically Ill Patients: An Exploratory, Secondary Bayesian Analysis of the EFFORT Protein Trial Academic Background In the field of critical care medicine, nutritional support is a crucial component of treating critically ill patients. Protein, as a fundamental requirement for cellular function and survival, pl...

Perioperative Fluid Management: Evidence-Based Consensus Recommendations

Perioperative Fluid Management: Evidence-Based Consensus Recommendations from the International Multidisciplinary Perioperative Quality Initiative Academic Background Perioperative fluid management is a critical component of surgical patient care, directly impacting postoperative recovery and complication rates. In recent years, with the continuous...

Human Dorsal Root Ganglia are Either Preserved or Completely Lost After Deafferentation by Brachial Plexus Injury

Paper Title: Human Dorsal Root Ganglia Are Either Preserved or Completely Lost After Deafferentation by Brachial Plexus Injury Authors: Annemarie Sodmann, Johannes Degenbeck, Annemarie Aue, Magnus Schindehütte, Felicitas Schlott, Panagiota Arampatzi, Thorsten Bischler, Max Schneider, Alexander Brack, Camelia M. Monoranu, Tom Gräfenhan, Michael Bohn...

Feasibility of Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks in Simulated Microgravity: A Proof-of-Concept Study for Regional Anaesthesia During Deep Space Missions

Feasibility of Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks in Simulated Microgravity: A Proof-of-Concept Study for Regional Anaesthesia During Deep Space Missions Academic Background With crewed deep space exploration on the horizon, preparing for potential astronaut health crises during space missions has become a critical issue. The administration of anaesthe...

A Two-Person Verbal Check to Confirm Tracheal Intubation: Evaluation of Practice Changes to Prevent Unrecognised Oesophageal Intubation

Background Tracheal intubation is a critical procedure in anesthesia and intensive care. However, despite international campaigns emphasizing the use of capnography to confirm tracheal intubation, unrecognized esophageal intubation continues to result in patient deaths. Esophageal intubation is an avoidable and potentially fatal complication, espec...