Key aspects of psychosocial needs in palliative care - a qualitative analysis within the setting of a palliative care unit in comparison with specialised palliative home care.

Background: The number of palliative care patients with complex needs is increasing in developed countries. In addition to physical aspects and symptom control, psychosocial aspects are of great importance for palliative care patients. The aim of this study was to understand which psychosocial aspects are important to patients, relatives and health professionals within the setting of a palliative care unit in comparison with specialised palliative home-care (SPHC).

Polysomnography outcomes following transoral CO2 laser microsurgery in pediatric patients with laryngomalacia.

Objective: Laryngomalacia is the most common cause of stridor in newborns and infants. The aim of the contribution was to present objectified data of the outcome of transoral CO(2) laser microsurgery in patients with laryngomalacia utilizing polysomnography (PSG).

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study comprised 21 patients who were diagnosed to suffer from laryngomalacia.

Use of ProSeal laryngeal mask airway in 2114 adult patients: a prospective study.

Background: There have been numerous studies published on the ProSeal laryngeal mask airway (PLMA). However, few have investigated its utility in a large practice setting. We sought to gather comprehensive data about the characteristics, efficacy, and safety of its use by a representative group of anesthesiologists working at a teaching center.