Publications by authors named "Ebru Polat"
Introduction: Hip fracture surgeries in patients present significant challenges, particularly in managing pain during spinal anesthesia positioning. The Pericapsular Nerve Group Block (PENG) has shown promise in addressing this issue, but the ideal volume of local anesthetic for PENG is still uncertain. In our study, we aimed to analyze the effects of administering PENG block with two different volumes on analgesic quality for patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUltrasound-guided brachial plexus blocks (BPB) are used as an anaesthetic method in hand and wrist surgeries. The radial, median and ulnar nerves can also be selectively blocked. The objective of this retrospective cohort study was to compare distal nerve blocks (DNB) and BPB in terms of block success, block-related characteristics, time to discharge and patient satisfaction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study was designed to investigate how procalcitonin (PCT) levels are affected by different pathogens in patients with sepsis. A total of 110 Gram-positive sepsis, 62 Gram-negative sepsis and 27 fungal sepsis patients were included in the study. Kaplan-Meier and ROC curve analysis was performed to assess PCT levels.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The triple airway maneuver insertion technique allowed faster insertion of the LMA. This study compared three different insertion techniques of the laryngeal mask airway-Unique™.
Methods: One hundred and eighty ASA I-II patients aged 18-65 years were included into the study.
Surgical treatment of aortic valve endocarditis: a 26-year experience.
Rev Bras Cir Cardiovasc
December 2014
Objective: We have retrospectively analyzed the results of the operations made for aortic valve endocarditis in a single center in 26 years.
Methods: From June 1985 to January 2011, 174 patients were operated for aortic valve endocarditis. One hundred and thirty-eight (79.
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed 72 patients who underwent surgery for aortic infective endocarditis with mitral valve involvement over 19 years, with a notable predominance of male patients and Streptococcus as the most common pathogen.
- Surgical procedures included aortic valve replacement for most patients, and the in-hospital mortality rate was 18.1%, with some experiencing complications like low cardiac output and heart block.
- Long-term survival rates were positive, with 96.4% survival at 1 year, and overall outcomes improved significantly after the second year post-surgery, despite the inherent risks associated with double-valve endocarditis.
Determinants of pericardial drainage for cardiac tamponade following cardiac surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
March 2012
Preoperative prediction of intensive care unit stay following cardiac surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
December 2011
Background: Aortic dissection is associated with high mortality. Despite its rarity, it is often fatal.
Aim: We have retrospectively analysed acute aortic dissections occurring intraoperatively (IAAD).
Background And Aim Of The Study: The purpose of this study is to analyze the outcome results of reoperations in Marfan syndrome patients.
Methods: Between 1985 and December 2004, 49 patients with Marfan syndrome were operated for aortic aneurysms. Of these 49 patients, 9 (18,4%) required > or =1 reoperations after a mean duration of 32.