Publications by authors named "A Gumera"

Introduction: Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) is a phenomenon in which the induction of shortened periods of ischemia prior to surgical procedures within a distant tissue preserves other tissues or organs of concern, such as the liver or kidney in transplant surgery, in the event of prolonged ischemic insults. The authors aim to evaluate the effectiveness of RIPC in patients undergoing transplant surgery, specifically kidney and liver transplants.

Materials And Methods: PubMed, Embase, and Scopus were searched until 19 December 2023 for trials evaluating RIPC in patients undergoing transplant surgery.

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  • Surgical headwear is crucial for maintaining sterility in medical settings, but there's a growing need for environmentally sustainable options to reduce the healthcare industry's ecological impact.
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the safety and environmental effects of reusable surgical headwear, comparing it with disposable alternatives across multiple studies involving over 45,000 procedural cases.
  • The results showed no significant difference in surgical site infection rates between reusable and disposable headwear, while reusable options had a significantly lower environmental impact, supporting a move towards more sustainable practices in healthcare.
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