Publications by authors named "A Biarnes"

Introduction: Femoral nerve block (FNB) is a well-established analgesic technique for TKA. However, it associates quadriceps weakness. Therefore, femoral triangle block (FTB) and adductor canal block (ACB) were proposed as effective alternative motor-spearing techniques.

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Background: The restrictions to stop COVID-19 pandemic have had a negative impact in simulation, however, it is imperative to develop new strategies that facilitate healthcare education.

Objective: To describe a simulation in healthcare based on the learning of Non-Technical Skills (NTS) and performed under the restrictions of COVID-19 Pandemic.

Methods: Quasi-experimental study of an educational activity performed through simulation with anaesthesiology residents in November 2020.

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Introduction: In the context of community transmission of the virus, the impact of the pandemic on health-care systems, mainly on intensive care units (ICU), was expected to be devastating. Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH) implemented an unprecedented critical patient-care planning and management of resources.

Methods: We describe a cohort of critically ill patients during the first two months of the pandemic (from March 3, 2020, to May 2, 2020) in HUVH, Barcelona.

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Background: The restrictions to stop COVID-19 pandemic have had a negative impact in simulation. However, it is imperative to develop new strategies that facilitate healthcare education.

Objective: To describe a simulation in healthcare based on the learning of non-technical skills and performed under the restrictions of COVID-19 pandemic.

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Introduction: In the context of community transmission of the virus, the impact of the pandemic on health-care systems, mainly on intensive care units (ICU), was expected to be devastating. Vall d́Hebron University Hospital (HUVH) implemented an unprecedented critical patient-care planning and management of resources.

Methods: We describe a cohort of critically ill patients during the first two months of the pandemic (from March 3, 2020, to May 2, 2020) in HUVH, Barcelona.

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