Publications by authors named "H Schlotterbeck"
Article Synopsis
- Blood glucose level variability can lead to complications in cardiovascular surgery, and this study aimed to assess the reliability of the Dexcom G6® continuous glucose monitoring device in that context.
- A prospective study involving 36 patients showed a strong correlation (global agreement of 0.85) between Dexcom readings and standard blood glucose measurements, even in the presence of paracetamol.
- Dexcom G6 demonstrated good accuracy, particularly in the ward setting, reducing patient discomfort and nursing time compared to traditional capillary measurements.
complex isolates were detected from four patients who were admitted to the heart centre of southern Switzerland, between April and June 2019. An outbreak investigation was conducted. The three available patient samples were whole genome sequenced, showing that they all are species, and that two are identical.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Data on the use of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) during transvenous lead extraction (TLE) procedures are scarce.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the routine use of TEE during transvenous lead extraction.
Methods: From January 2009 to January 2014, TLE of 241 leads in 168 patients (mean age 70 ± 13 years, 129 male, left ventricular ejection fraction 37% ± 13%) was performed.
Background: Various modifications of the physical status of CO2 have been used to reduce hypothermia caused by flow of insufflating gas. This animal study aimed to investigate the effects on core temperature, of insufflation with CO2 using two different humidification devices: unheated, humidified CO2 using the Modified-Aeroneb system (Nektar, San Carlos, CA) and warmed, humidified CO2 using the HME-Booster (Medisize, Hillegom, The Netherlands).
Methods: We undertook a prospective four-session study on a homogeneous group of four pigs.
Background: Intraperitoneal local anesthetic administration provides perioperative analgesia during laparoscopic procedures. We compared the pharmacokinetics of intraperitoneal ropivacaine administered by instillation or nebulization.
Methods: A crossover study was performed on 5 pigs under standardized general anesthesia with a carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum of 12 mm Hg for 1 hour.