Posteromedial quadratus lumborum block versus wound infiltration after caesarean section: A randomised, double-blind, controlled study.

Background: Reducing pain and minimising the use of opioids after caesarean section are crucial to enhancing maternal recovery and promoting mother-newborn interaction. Various techniques have been implemented to improve analgesia. We compared the analgesic efficacy of posteromedial quadratus lumborum block with that of wound infiltration following elective caesarean section.

Analgesic efficacy of remifentanil patient-controlled analgesia versus combined spinal-epidural technique in multiparous women during labour.

Objectives: To compare the analgesic profile of remifentanil patient-controlled analgesia (RPCA) and combined spinal-epidural analgesia technique (CSEA) in multiparous women during the entire labour. We hypothesized that CSEA would provide a better and more sustained pain reduction than RPCA.

Material And Methods: A prospective observational trial under ID NCT02963337 at a university hospital in Slovenia 2017-2018.

The effect of vitamin C on pulmonary oedema in patients with severe preeclampsia: A single-centre, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial.

Objective: To determine whether vitamin C in the first three days postpartum reduces pulmonary oedema (PE) assessed by lung ultrasound in patients with severe preeclampsia.

Design: Randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial.

Setting: Tertiary perinatal centre.

A randomised comparison of C-MAC™ and King Vision® videolaryngoscopes with direct laryngoscopy in 180 obstetric patients.

Background: Current evidence suggests that there is uncertainty about which videolaryngoscope performs best in obstetric anaesthesia. The aim of this study was to compare C-MAC and King Vision® videolaryngoscopes and direct laryngoscopy for tracheal intubation of patients undergoing caesarean section.

Methods: One hundred and eighty women were randomly assigned.

Impact of epidural analgesia on cesarean and operative vaginal delivery rates classified by the Ten Groups Classification System.

Background: The Ten Group Classification System (TGCS) allows critical analysis according to the obstetric characteristics of women in labor: singleton or multiple pregnancy, nulliparous, multiparous, or multiparous with a previous cesarean delivery, cephalic, breech presentation or other malpresentation, spontaneous or induced labor, and term or preterm births. Labor outcomes associated with epidural analgesia may be different among the different labor classification groups. The aim of this study was to explore associations between epidural analgesia and cesarean delivery, and epidural analgesia and assisted vaginal delivery, in women classified using the TGCS.

Most common clinical presentations of cutaneous mastocytosis.

The term mastocytosis is referred to as an array of uncommon, usually sporadic, heterogeneous clinical illnesses that result from the hyperplasia of tissue mast cells. It comprises many different clinical manifestations varying from indolent cutaneous forms to systemic and malignant conditions. The characteristic presentation of mastocytosis consists of cutaneous manifestations: either a solitary mastocytoma, urticaria pigmentosa, or less commonly, diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis.

Trends, habits and attitudes towards suntanning.

Epidemiological studies suggest a relationship between suntanning habits and high risk of malignant melanoma (MM). The incidence of MM is increased during the last 40 years. Sun exposure is highly prevalent in all age groups, especially among young and it is influenced by certain believes and attitudes towards suntanning and stimulated by peer pressure and aesthetic references.

Psychological status and illness perceptions in patients with melanoma.

A diagnosis of cancer and its treatment can create considerable distress, anxiety and depression for both patients and their families. The emotional impact of melanoma can be long lasting and profound, although the data in this field is inconsistent. Our last study showed that melanoma has a medium influence on patients' psychological status and quality of life.

Epidemiological data on melanoma from the referral centre in croatia (2002-2007).

Melanoma is considered to be one of the most aggressive skin tumors. Various studies have shown that the incidence rate for this malignancy is rising rapidly all over the world. Incidence rates vary substantially worldwide with New Zealand and Australia having the highest rates.