Anti-fibrotic Treatment for Pulmonary Fibrosis Induced by COVID-19: A Case Presentation.

Coronavirus disease 19 infection clinical presentation varies from asymptomatic cases to acute respiratory distress syndromes. In some cases, pulmonary fibrosis is observed after or during the disease. Pirfenidone is an agent approved for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Anaesthesiology and Reanimation Residency Training in Turkey.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on clinical practice and education of anaesthesiology and reanimation residents in Turkey.

Methods: A 33-question web-based survey was sent to anaesthesiology and reanimation residents in Turkey. Residents were asked about their clinical practice and education before and during the pandemic and personal perspectives on working conditions and training.

Mothers Level of Education and Preoperative Informative Story Book Reading Helps Reduce Preoperative Anxiety in Children in Turkey.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the use of a standard story book, compared to an informative story book, as preoperative preparation to relieve anxiety.

Design And Methods: A total of 120 children with ASA I-II, aged 6-8 years, scheduled to undergo elective adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, and adenotonsillectomy were enrolled in this randomized controlled study. The control group received a non-medical, colorful story book, while the intervention group received an informative story book appropriate for their age.

Which is good for pre-operative anxiety? Midazolam, video games or teaching with cartoons: A randomised trial.

Background: Pre-operative anxiety in children has been associated with adverse clinical outcomes such as difficulty in anaesthesia induction, emergence delirium and negative postoperative behavioural changes. Therefore, pre-operative anxiety should be alleviated in both children and clinicians.

Objective: We investigated the effect on pre-operative anxiety of premedication with midazolam, playing video games or watching a cartoon about anaesthesia.

Comparison of the effect of rocuronium dosing based on corrected or lean body weight on rapid sequence induction and neuromuscular blockade duration in obese female patients.

Objectives: To compare onset time, duration of action, and tracheal intubation conditions in obese patients when the intubation dose of rocuronium was based on corrected body weight (CBW) versus lean body weight (LBW) for rapid sequence induction. 

Methods: This prospective study was carried out at Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey between August 2013 and May 2014. Forty female obese patients scheduled for laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia were randomized into 2 groups.