Publications by authors named "Fatma Kavak Akelma"
Background: We aimed to evaluate the effects of preoperative listening to patient-preferred music and classical music on postoperative anxiety and recovery.
Methods: A prospective, randomized controlled, single-blind study included 255 patients who were scheduled for elective inguinal hernia operation under general anesthesia. Spielberger state State-Trait Anxiety Inventory form 1,2 (STAI-I, STAI-II), Quality of Recovery Score-40 (QoR-40) were applied in the preoperatively.
Background: Although laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy is associated with faster return to daily activity, inadequate postoperative pain control can cause prolonged hospital stays and patient discomfort. Erector spinae plane block (ESP) can be administered for postoperative pain management in abdominal and thoracic surgery. We investigated the effects of unilateral ESP block application in laparoscopic hernia surgery.
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- The study aimed to compare two techniques for inserting the i-gel, a supraglottic airway device, focusing on insertion time and first-attempt success rates.
- Patients were divided into two groups: one used the standard placement method, while the other employed the triple airway maneuver (head tilt, jaw thrust, and open mouth).
- Results showed that the triple maneuver resulted in significantly quicker insertion times (20 seconds vs. 32 seconds) and a slightly higher first-attempt success rate, suggesting it's a better option for i-gel insertion.
Background/aim: To determine the effectiveness of pregabalin and adductor canal block on opioid consumption, postoperative pain, and fast-tracking.
Materials And Methods: A total of 51 American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) classification I–II patients aged 18–70 years who were scheduled to undergo elective anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were included in the study. Patients were randomized into groups P, A, and C.
Background: Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) use is very common during anesthesia practice. Sore throat, earache, hoarseness and swallowing difficulties may occur on LMA insertion. The primary aim of this study was to describe the effects of topical application of a spray formula of chlorhexidine gluconate and benzydamine hydrochloride (Kloroben® oral spray, 30 mL) on postoperative sore throat due to LMA use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudy Objective: The majority of children scheduled to undergo surgery experience substantial anxiety in the preoperative holding area before induction of anesthesia. Pharmacological interventions aimed at reducing perioperative anxiety are paradoxically a source of stress for children themselves. Midazolam is frequently used as premedication, and the formula of this drug in Turkey is bitter.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aim: We aimed to compare the effectiveness of esmolol 1 mg/kg and lidocaine 1 mg/kg for injection pain and for the prevention of rocuronium-induced withdrawal response.
Materials And Methods: We enrolled a total of 81 patients in the study. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either 10 mL of 0.
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- POST (postoperative sore throat) is a common issue following endotracheal intubation, caused by trauma to the throat during surgery.
- A controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of Siccoral, Strefen, and Stomatovis showed that both Siccoral and Strefen significantly reduced POST incidence in the first two hours after surgery.
- By 6 and 24 hours post extubation, the effectiveness of the treatments was similar across all groups, indicating no long-term advantage.
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of S100B protein and neuron-specific enolase (NSE) in children with carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Methods: In this prospective, case-controlled study, children with CO poisoning were recruited. Patient demographics features and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) were recorded.