Publications by authors named "D A Inglis"
Peri-operative and anaesthetic considerations for gender-affirming vocal surgery.
Anaesth Rep
November 2024
The number of people identifying as transgender and/or gender diverse has increased significantly in recent years. As there are no pharmacologic options for raising vocal pitch and voice therapy may have limited benefit, vocal feminisation surgery is important for this group of patients. It is important for clinicians to be aware of the procedures which may be carried out and the implications for subsequent airway management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis review describes mechanisms for pulling fluids through microfluidic devices using hydrophilic structures at the downstream end of the device. These pumps enable microfluidic devices to get out of the lab and become point-of-care devices that can be used without external pumps. We briefly summarize prior related reviews on capillary, pumpless, and passively driven microfluidics then provide insights into the fundamental physics of wicking pumps.
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- Scotland is experiencing a high rate of drug-related deaths, significantly impacting individuals and society, with the recent surge linked to increased use of substances like opioids, cocaine, and newer drugs like etizolam and gabapentinoids.
- A systematic review of literature from 2013 to 2023 revealed a notable rise in etizolam and gabapentinoid-related deaths, particularly since 2015, with similar trends observed in the prison population.
- Polydrug use, especially with opioids, is a major contributor to these fatalities, with limited data on the demographic profile of at-risk users, primarily older individuals, particularly women.
Aim: To co-create parental presence practice recommendations across Canadian NICUs during pandemics caused by respiratory pathogens such as COVID-19.
Methods: Recommendations were developed through evidence, context, Delphi and Values and Preferences methods. For Delphi 1 and 2, participants rated 50 items and 20 items respectively on a scale from 1 (very low importance) to 5 (very high).