Publications by authors named "Fatih Torlak"
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the success of mitral valve movements in the estimation of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).
Methods: Adult patients whose principal symptom was dyspnea were included in this prospective observational study. The distance from the anterior mitral valve (AMV) to the interventricular septum (IVS) during early diastole was measured first in B-mode in the parasternal long axis (PLAX) named parasternal long axis-anterior leaflet septal separation.
Background: Allergic diseases with a potential for anaphylaxis pose a critical public health issue in schools.
Aims: This study was carried out to identify the current status of prevention and management of anaphylaxis in school children with the main goal of establishing such an action plan.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Article Synopsis
- This study examined the impact of acupuncture on postoperative pain in patients who had laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- A total of 59 patients were divided into two groups: one received acupuncture while the other served as a control group.
- Results showed that those in the acupuncture group reported significantly lower pain scores, but there was no difference in tramadol usage or overall satisfaction between the groups.
Objectives: Sepsis is a disease with high mortality that is frequently observed in intensive care units. This study aimed to determine the risk factors affecting mortality of patients with sepsis who were followed up in the intensive care unit (ICU). We aimed to contribute to literature by evaluating the relationship between mortality and pro-brain natriuretic peptide (pro-BNP9), C-reactive protein (CRP), thrombocyte count, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II score, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score, duration of hospitalization in the intensive care unit, and the presence of multidrug-resistant microorganism.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study aims to determine the site of and the best sonographic method for measurement of inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter in volume status monitoring.
Methods: This observational before-and-after study was performed at the intensive care unit of the emergency department. It included hypotensive adult patients with suspected sepsis who were recommended to receive at least 20 mg/kg fluid replacement by the emergency physician.