Publications by authors named "Andrea Rogers-Snyr"

Article Synopsis
  • This study reviews the use of near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in pediatric surgery, emphasizing its growing application during surgeries to enhance visualization and tissue assessment.
  • A systematic literature search identified 53 relevant studies, most categorizing as lower-level evidence, primarily through case series, with common uses being in the identification of biliary structures and malignant tissues.
  • While NIRS has several benefits, such as reducing operative time and complications, it also faces limitations like high costs and challenges in certain patient conditions; further research is needed to assess its overall effectiveness and cost efficiency.
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Objectives: To describe the published literature on EBM curricula for physicians in training and barriers during curriculum implementation.

Methods: We performed a systematic search and review of the medical literature on PubMed, Embase, ERIC, Scopus and Web of Science from the earliest available date until September 4, 2019.

Results: We screened 9,042 references and included 29 full-text studies and 14 meeting abstracts.

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