Publications by authors named "Felice Urso"
Article Synopsis
- Researchers believe that lung ultrasound scores (LUS) can better predict cardiac risks in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, compared to existing methods like the Revised Cardiac Risk Index and ASA Physical Status.
- The study involved 877 patients across 11 Italian hospitals, finding a significant correlation between higher LUS scores and complications, with a notable incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).
- Results showed that a preoperative LUS score of 8 or higher was more effective at predicting MACE than traditional scoring methods, indicating its potential as a valuable tool for risk assessment in this patient population.
Article Synopsis
- Lung ultrasonography (LUS) is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing respiratory conditions, particularly in resource-limited settings, as it reduces radiation exposure and quantifies regional loss of aeration.
- A study assessed the agreement among 20 experienced LUS operators by having them evaluate 25 video clips, revealing strong but not perfect inter-rater reliability, with varying levels of consensus on the scores assigned to the clips.
- Despite some discrepancies, the findings indicate that LUS scoring can reliably inform severity assessments in respiratory diseases, making it a valuable clinical tool.
Article Synopsis
- Hip fractures are common in elderly, frail patients and carry a high risk of complications after surgery, which traditional risk assessments often underestimate.
- This study, LUSHIP, aims to determine if preoperative lung ultrasound (LU) can better predict postoperative issues in patients over 65 undergoing hip fracture surgery, using a scoring system based on lung aeration patterns.
- The study will involve 877 patients across 12 centers in Italy and aims to assess the relationship between lung health and postoperative cardiac or pulmonary complications with a focus on improving surgical outcomes.
Aims: to report the incidence, characteristics, and outcome of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) in a large Italian region.
Setting: all hospitals participating in the IHCA Registry Initiative of Piedmont.
Methods: observational cohort study in adult (>18year old) inpatients resuscitated from IHCA during three consecutive years (2012-2014).
Aim: To identify factors underlying attitudes towards the medical emergency team (MET) and barriers to its utilisation among ward nurses and physicians.
Methods: Multicentre survey using an anonymous questionnaire in hospitals with a fully operational MET system in the Piedmont Region, Italy. Response to questions was scored on a 5-point Likert-type agreement scale.