Effect of Preoperative Anxiety on Depth of Anaesthesia and In Vitro Fertilization Success.

Objective: Infertility anxiety may have a harmful effect on embryo quality and fertilization during in vitro fertilization (IVF). Monitoring brain function gives real-time information about the depth of anaesthesia of a patient. This study examined the effect of preoperative anxiety on the depth of anaesthesia and IVF success.

Endotracheal Intubation for Penetrating Neck Trauma.

Tracheal intubation is performed as part of daily routine in the operating room, rarely with complications. However, management of airway for cases such as a penetrating neck trauma case might constitute exceptions, in which cases the stabilization of the neck to prevent any further neural damage is a significant source of concern for the anesthesiologist. Generally, intubation techniques for penetrating neck trauma were planned according to the initial position of patients.

Effects of polygeline and hydroxyethyl starch solutions on liver functions assessed with LIMON in hypovolemic patients.

Background: Hypovolemia is a common clinical entity in critical patients, and adequate volume replacement therapy seems to be essential for maintaining tissue perfusion. However, it is still uncertain which solution is most appropriate for fluid resuscitation.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of fluid resuscitation with 3.

The prognostic value of atrial and brain natriuretic peptides, troponin I and C-reactive protein in patients with sepsis.

Aim: To investigate the plasma levels of atrial and brain natriuretic peptides (ANP and BNP), cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and C-reactive protein (CRP) as prognostic factors for survival in patients with sepsis.

Method: Evaluation of serum levels of ANP, BNP, cTnI and CRP of patients on admission to an intensive care unit, two days later, and on the day of discharge from the intensive care unit or on the day of death.

Results: ANP levels were significantly higher in the nonsurviving patients (day 1: 70.

High C-reactive protein and low cholesterol levels are prognostic markers of survival in severe sepsis.

Study Objective: To evaluate serum C-reactive protein and cholesterol as a prognostic factor for survival in patients with severe sepsis.

Design: Prospective study.

Setting: University hospital.