Physicians-in-training and advanced practice providers perceptions in managing perioperative obstructive sleep apnea: a multi-institutional survey.

Study Objectives: Physicians-in-training (residents, fellows) and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) receive limited education on sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). They often assess patients first. We aimed to understand their views on OSA and screening for OSA in the perioperative period.

Estimation of urea, uric acid and creatinine levels in patients of primary hypothyroidism - A cross-sectional study.

Background: The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body, secreting thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Mild hypothyroidism can have negative consequences for a variety of tissues, even though clinically the patients are euthyroid. Many research studies were conducted to evaluate the serum creatinine levels of people with hypothyroidism; however, relatively little research was conducted to evaluate serum urea and serum creatinine levels in subclinical hypothyroidism.

Pro-Con Debate: Universal Versus Selective Continuous Monitoring of Postoperative Patients.

In this Pro-Con commentary article, we discuss use of continuous physiologic monitoring for clinical deterioration, specifically respiratory depression in the postoperative population. The Pro position advocates for 24/7 continuous surveillance monitoring of all patients starting in the postanesthesia care unit until discharge from the hospital. The strongest arguments for universal monitoring relate to inadequate assessment and algorithms for patient risk.

The Other Aortic Syndrome-Intramural Hematoma and Neurological Deficit: Case Report.

Introduction: Acute thoracic aortic syndromes are among the most concerning presentations in emergency medicine and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Thoracic aortic dissection is most common, followed by penetrating aortic ulcer and, least commonly, intramural hematoma.

Case Report: A 67-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with chest and back pain, and sudden onset of paraparesis.