Publications by authors named "Addisu Mossie"

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  • * The research identified key risk factors associated with abnormal ECGs, including age (≥70 years), comorbidities, history of angina, smoking, and living in an urban area.
  • * The findings highlight the importance of ECG monitoring in older patients prior to surgery to minimize cardiac complications, suggesting a need for enhanced preoperative assessments.
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Introduction: Postpartum haemorrhage is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early recognition and appropriate treatment are crucial for managing postpartum haemorrhage.

Objectives: This literature review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of tranexamic acid in the prevention and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage in resource-limited settings.

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Background: Cesarean section (CS) is a surgical procedure where the baby is delivered through incisions made in the abdomen and uterus. Bupivacaine is a widely recognized local anesthetic available in different baricity and it is frequently used for spinal anesthesia. The baricity of bupivacaine impacts hemodynamic profiles and block characteristics.

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Background: Postoperative sore throat is one of the common postoperative complications following general anesthesia. Postoperative sore throat causes decreased patient satisfaction, and it affects patients' well-being after surgery, thus identifying its incidence and predictors helps to distinguish the preventable causes of postoperative sore throat. This study aimed to assess the incidence and associated factors of postoperative sore throat among pediatric patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia at Hawassa university comprehensive specialized hospital.

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Background: Postoperative delirium is the highest prevalence and life-threatening complication following geriatric surgery. The overall incidence rate varies from 5% to 52% of hospitalized surgical patients based on the type of surgery that often began in the postanesthesia care unit and continues up to 5 days post-surgery. Postoperative delirium manifests as a hypoactive, hyperactive and mixed subtype.

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