Long-Term Antimicrobial Performance of Textiles Coated with ZnO and TiO Nanoparticles in a Tropical Climate.

This paper reports the results of the large-scale field testing of composite materials with antibacterial properties in a tropical climate. The composite materials, based on a cotton fabric with a coating of metal oxide nanoparticles (TiO2 and/or ZnO), were produced using high-power ultrasonic treatment. The antibacterial properties of the materials were studied in laboratory tests on solid and liquid nutrient media using bacteria of different taxonomic groups (Escherichia coli, Chromobacterium violaceum, Pseudomonas chlororaphis).

Apnoeic oxygenation with high-flow oxygen for tracheal resection and reconstruction surgery.

Background: Tracheal resection and reconstruction are the most effective treatments for tracheal stenosis, but the difficulties are surgery and maintaining ventilation performed on the patient's same airway. High-flow oxygen has begun to be applied to prolong the apnoea time in the tracheal anastomosis period for tracheal resection and reconstruction. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of apneic conditions with high-flow oxygen as the sole method of gas exchange during anastomosis construction.

Successful Treatment of Pulmonary Edema Caused by Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Syndrome.

Background: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) syndrome is a complication of transurethral resection of the prostate procedure. The incidence of TURP syndrome ranges from 0.78% to 1.