Publications by authors named "Felipe T Martinez"
Background: Clinical virtual simulators are promising new technologies that might facilitate teaching clinical skills.
Objective: This study aimed to assess whether a virtual reality simulator might facilitate learning and improve adherence to current clinical guidelines.
Methodology: A double-masked randomised trial was undertaken among fourth-year medical students at Universidad Andres Bello, Chile.
Posteromedial Instability Syndrome of the Elbow (PMIE) is a condition that arises from injuries to the stabilizing structures of the elbow joint, such as the coronoid process or ulnar lateral collateral ligament. Surgical treatment is commonly performed, but there is uncertainty regarding its results. This systematic review will synthesise the available evidence regarding the efficacy of surgical approaches to PMIE.
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- Postoperative delirium (POD) is a serious complication affecting nearly 1 in 5 patients after noncardiac surgery, with various preoperative and perioperative factors influencing its risk.
- A comprehensive analysis included data from 21 studies with over 8,000 patients to identify which risk factors significantly contribute to the development of POD.
- Key risk factors for POD identified include older age, higher ASA status, low body mass index, history of delirium, preoperative cognitive impairment, and elevated C-reactive protein levels.
Background: delirium is a clinical syndrome associated with multiple short and long-term complications and therefore prevention is an essential part of its management. This study was designed to assess the efficacy of multicomponent intervention in delirium prevention.
Methods: a total of 287 hospitalised patients at intermediate or high risk of developing delirium were randomised to receive a non-pharmacological intervention delivered by family members (144 patients) or standard management (143 patients).
Introduction: Eosinophils in the circulating blood undergo apoptosis during sepsis syndromes induced by the action of certain cytokines.
Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the absolute eosinophils count (EC) as a marker of mortality in severe sepsis and septic shock.
Patients And Method: A prospective cohort study of patients with a diagnosis of sepsis or septic shock admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Dr Gustavo Fricke Hospital between January 2008 and December 2009 was conducted.