Risk factors and characteristics of intraoperative pressure injuries caused by medical devices and adhesives: A case-control retrospective study.

Background: Undesirable injuries during the intraoperative period, such as pressure injuries caused by improper positioning, medical devices, or adhesive tapes, can lead to patient harm and decreased satisfaction. This study aims to identify the risk factors of pressure injuries during the intraoperative period and the characteristics of these injuries.

Methods: A retrospective case-control study was conducted at King Khaled University Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Should general anesthesiologists be certified to perform anesthesia for patients with morbid obesity undergoing bariatric surgery: A national web-based cross-sectional survey.

Background: Bariatric surgery in Saudi Arabia has become one of the most performed surgical procedures for weight loss surgery (WLS). The aim of this survey is to highlight the importance of education and training in bariatric anesthesia (BA).

Methods: An Internet-based cross-sectional survey was conducted to examine the percentages of general anesthesiologists among respondents who supported the need for formal structured training in BA as the primary outcome.

Assessment of the Efficacy and Bond Strength of Different Dentin-bonding Agents with Adhesives on Primary Teeth: An Study.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and strength of three various dentin-bonding agents used with adhesives on primary teeth.

Materials And Methods: The study used 80 recently extracted, healthy human maxillary anterior primary teeth that had undergone physiologic resorption, or over-retention. Teeth were cut to expose a flat dentin surface at a depth of 1.

Assessment of Two Different Obturation Systems in Primary Teeth: A Comparative Study.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of two distinct obturation techniques in primary teeth.

Materials And Methods: For this investigation, 40 primary molar teeth were taken into consideration. Every sample underwent sample preparation.

Comparative Assessment of Marginal Micro Leakage of Different Esthetic Restorative Materials Used on Primary Teeth: An Study.

Aim: The aim of the current investigation was to evaluate the marginal microleakage of various esthetic restorative materials applied to primary teeth.

Materials And Methods: A total of 75 noncarious primary molars that were removed for orthodontic intervention and teeth nearing exfoliation were chosen. One millimeter (mm) above the cementoenamel junction, on the buccal surface of the teeth, Class V cavities were prepared.

The Pectoral (PECS) Regional Block: A Scoping Review.

Among the various surgical procedures, breast surgeries rank as a frequently conducted procedure. Interfacial blocks such as the Pectoral (PECS) block became possible with the currently available knowledge on innervations and ultrasound. Interfacial blocks target the deep fascial planes, which are potential spaces for injecting local anesthetics.

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Various Root Canal Irrigants on Removal of Smear Layer in Primary Teeth: A Comparative Study.

Aim: The aim of the current research was to appraise the effectiveness of different radicular canal irrigant solutions on the elimination of the smear layer in deciduous teeth.

Materials And Methods: A total of 60 fit deciduous teeth that were subjected to extraction for a variety of curative reasons were employed in this research. Every sample tooth was subjected to decoronation at the CEJ employing a carborundum disk.

Evaluation of Microleakage of Stainless Steel Crowns and Pedo Jacket Crowns after Cementation With Different Luting Cements.

Aim: The present research was conducted to assess the microleakage of stainless steel crowns along with pedo jacket crowns following cementation with different luting cements.

Materials And Methods: A total of 60 deciduous teeth subjected to extraction were employed in this research. These 60 specimens were randomly divided into two groups: Group I: Stainless steel crowns and Group II: Pedo Jacket crowns.

Comparison of Cleaning Efficacy of Different Rotary Files in Primary Teeth-An Study.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to comparatively assess the cleansing efficiency of dissimilar rotary files in deciduous teeth.

Materials And Methods: Forty-five deciduous anterior teeth that had been subjected to extraction were chosen for this research. The teeth were included if they had a minimum of 2/3 undamaged root portions.

Assessment of Erosive Effect of Various Beverages on Esthetic Restorative Materials Used in Primary Teeth: An Study.

Aim: The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the erosive impact of various beverages on the esthetic restorative materials utilized in primary teeth.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and twenty primary molars indicated for serial extraction or over-retention reason with sound buccal surfaces were collected. One millimeter above the cemento-enamel junction, standard Class V cavities were prepared.

Buprenorphine for acute post-surgical pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Our study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of buprenorphine for the management of acute post-surgical pain reported in published studies in the years 2015-2022. Comprehensive research was performed by using online resources like PUBMED and the Wiley Library database to gather the relevant literature. Two authors were assigned to independently collect the information.

Applicant Selection for Anesthesiology Residency Programs in Saudi Arabia.

Background Anesthesiology is a medical specialty that involves pre, intra, and postoperative surgical and medical procedures; it is a profession shaped by the clinician's medical knowledge and manual dexterity. To date, very few studies have addressed the selection criteria and factors associated with the applicant selection process for anesthesia residency programs in Saudi Arabia. Objectives We aimed to define the criteria, factors, and guidelines for candidate selection in anesthesia residency programs in Saudi Arabia.

The efficacy of sphenopalatine ganglion block for the treatment of postdural puncture headache among obstetric population.

Background: Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is a common complication among parturients who had undergone obstetric neuraxial block. Epidural blood patch is the current gold standard treatment for PDPH, although it is an invasive procedure. We conducted this systematic review to assess the efficacy of sphenopalatine ganglion block (SPGB) as a noninvasive treatment of PDPH.

Efficacy of regional anesthesia using ankle block in ankle and foot surgeries: a systematic review.

Ankle blocks are commonly used as surgical anesthetics and for postoperative analgesia during foot surgeries. It is chiefly an infiltration block which utilizes a localized anesthetic approach for providing surgical anaesthesia for a variety of foot procedures. Thus, in this systematic review, we focus primarily on the use, effectiveness, success and failures of regional ankle blocks in outpatient surgeries and hereby compare them with other anesthetic techniques and agents commonly used.

Zoledronate Extends Health Span and Survival via the Mevalonate Pathway in a FOXO-dependent Manner.

Over recent decades, increased longevity has not been paralleled by extended health span, resulting in more years spent with multiple diseases in older age. As such, interventions to improve health span are urgently required. Zoledronate (Zol) is a nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate, which inhibits the farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase enzyme, central to the mevalonate pathway.

Impact of Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine versus Remifentanil on Recovery Characteristics following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of intraoperative dexmedetomidine versus remifentanil on postoperative pain; and enhanced recovery profile in patients scheduled for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).

Study Design: Clinical observational double-blind pilot study.

Place And Duration Of Study: King Khalid University Hospital, affiliated with King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 2019 to March 2020.

How does methotrexate work?

Developed over 70 years ago as an anti-folate chemotherapy agent, methotrexate (MTX) is a WHO 'essential medicine' that is now widely employed as a first-line treatment in auto-immune, inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriasis and Crone's disease. When used for these diseases patients typically take a once weekly low-dose of MTX - a therapy which provides effective inflammatory control to tens of millions of people worldwide. While undoubtedly effective, our understanding of the anti-inflammatory mechanism-of-action of low-dose MTX is incomplete.

Effects of Gingival Retraction Paste and Subsequent Cleaning with Hydrogen Peroxide on the Polymerization of Three Elastomeric Impression Materials: An In Vitro Study.

Purpose: It has been hypothesized that there are no effects of Expasyl and subsequent cleaning with hydrogen peroxide on polymerization of selected commonly used impression materials. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Expasyl paste on the polymerization of three impression materials with and without subsequent cleaning using 3% hydrogen peroxide (H O ).

Materials And Methods: Nine standardized stainless steel specimens were fabricated.

Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome: a series of five cases among siblings.

Background: Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by palmoplantar hyperkeratosis and aggressively progressing periodontitis leading to premature loss of deciduous and permanent dentition. The etiopathogenesis of the syndrome is relatively obscure, and immunologic, genetic, or possible bacterial etiologies have been proposed.

Case Presentation: A series of five cases of Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome among the siblings in a family is presented here: a 3-year-old Arab girl, a 4-year-old Arab boy, a 11-year-old Arab boy, a 12-year-old Arab boy, and a 14-year-old Arab boy.