Inadvertent hypothermia in paediatric radiotherapy practices under sedation: a single centre observational study.

Objective: To detect changes in body temperature during outpatient procedures and to identify factors associated with hypothermia in the paediatric population undergoing radiotherapy under sedation.

Methods: The observational study was conducted between July and October 2022 at Ankara City Hospital, Turkey, and comprised paediatric cancer patients aged from 1 month to 18 years who needed sedation or general anaesthesia during radiotherapy. Baseline body temperature T1 was measured before transportation to the radiotherapy room, while body temperature T2 was taken after radiotherapy.

Inadvertent hypothermia in patients undergoing brachytherapy under monitored anesthesia care: A prospective observational cohort study.

Brachytherapy, which is often performed under anesthesia, is one of the main treatment options for cervical cancer. It is unclear whether hypothermia and its associated negative outcomes are encountered during this procedure. This prospective observational cohort study aimed to investigate the prevalence and adverse effects of hypothermia during serial brachytherapies under deep sedation for cervical cancer.

Naples Prognostic Score for Graft Functions After Renal Transplantation: A Retrospective Analysis.

BACKGROUND The Naples prognostic score is a comprehensive measure of patients' inflammation and nutritional status, consisting of serum albumin, total cholesterol, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and lymphocyte/monocyte ratio (LMR). We compared the Naples prognostic scores of kidney transplant patients with a creatinine reduction ratio of less than 30% vs those with greater than 30%. MATERIAL AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective study on 93 patients who received kidney transplants at our hospital from January 2020 to January 2023.

A randomized, controlled simulation study comparing single and double operator ultrasound-guided regional nerve block techniques using a gelatine-based home-made phantom.

Background: The aim of this study was to compare anesthesiology residents' acquisition of gripping and needling skills in either single-or double-operator ultrasound-guided nerve block using a hand-made phantom.

Design: Prospective, randomized controlled study.

Methods: After a tutorial session, 47 ultrasound-novice residents performed needling with double and single operator (Jedi, Bedforth, On-lock) grip techniques in each of the 3 interventional task sessions.

Should the Erector Spinae Plane Block Be Applied in the Pain Management of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy?

Introduction This prospective, randomized controlled study aimed to investigate the efficacy and respiratory effects of postoperative pain management with an erector spinae plane block in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Methods Sixty American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-II patients aged 18-65 years, scheduled to undergo percutaneous nephrolithotomy, were randomized either to the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) or control group. Fifteen mL 0.

Anxiety and Depression in the Relatives of COVID-19 and Non-COVID-19 Intensive Care Patients During the Pandemic.

Background and aim In the literature, there is no study on the anxiety and depression status of the relatives of intensive care COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients during the pandemic period. In this study, we aimed to compare the risk of developing anxiety and depression in the relatives of COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 intensive care patients during the pandemic, and also to determine the factors that may cause anxiety and depression. Materials and methods Relatives of patients admitted to Ankara City Hospital COVID-19 (n=45) and non-COVID-19 (n=45) intensive care units between 15 May and 31 July 2021 were included in this prospective study.

Determination of the minimum effective volume of bupivacaine for ultrasound-guided infraclavicular brachial plexus block: a prospective, observer-blind, controlled study.

Background: We aimed to determine the minimum effective volume (MEV) of 0.5% bupivacaine for infraclavicular brachial plexus block.

Methods: We assigned patients to volume groups consisting of five consecutive patients.

Comparison of Postoperative Cognitive Decline Using the Mini-Mental State Examination and Montreal Cognitive Assessment After Minor Elective Surgery in Elderly.

Introduction and aim Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is an important complication associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and reduced quality of life. Generally, studies have focused on major surgery so there is little evidence of the incidence of cognitive dysfunction in minor surgery. We aimed to compare the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in terms of detecting cognitive decline in elderly patients after elective inguinal herniorrhaphy procedure with general or spinal anesthesia.

Comparison of intraoral mask and classic face mask in terms of ventilation success and practitioners' workload assessments: A randomised crossover study.

Aim: Providing effective ventilation of the unconscious patient is an essential skill in every specialty dealing with airway management. In this randomised crossover study aimed to compare intraoral and classic face mask in terms of ventilation success of patients, practitioners' workload and anxiety assessments. Also we analysed potential risk factors of difficult mask ventilation for both masks.

Value of Hounsfield Units in the Evaluation of Isolated Sphenoid Sinus Lesions.

Radiologic findings of fungal sinus disease are generally opacification in paranasal computed tomography (CT) images. The Hounsfield unit (HU) is a standardized objective unit that is also suitable for measuring remodeling and opacifications on CT scans of bone sections of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. We hypothesized that HU values could provide valuable information in isolated sphenoid sinus lesions before surgery.

Anterior Skull Base Surgery via Endoscopic Endonasal Approach: Outcomes and Analysis.

Background: This study was retrospectively conducted to evaluate the postoperative surgical results of our patients with anterior skull base mass, defect, and/or cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea who underwent reconstruction via endoscopic endonasal approach and to share our experiences.

Methods: Sociodemographic features of patients who had undergone endoscopic surgery in our clinic due to anterior skull base mass, defect, or rhinorrhea were evaluated in terms of etiological factors, surgical method, pathology, postoperative complications, need for revision surgery and comorbid disease.

Results: A total of 131 patients were included; 76 were male and mean age was 36.

Pre- and postoperative quality of life and emotional/behavioural problems in children with PFAPA.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of surgical intervention on quality of life, emotional/behavioural problems and school absenteeism in children with periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenitis (PFAPA.) METHOD: A total of 56 children aged between 4 and 12 years, diagnosed with PFAPA and undergoing tonsillectomy with/without adenoidectomy at a tertiary hospital were included in the study. The Questionnaire for Quality of Life Assessment for Children and Adolescents Parent Form (Kid-KINDL) and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaires (SDQ) were used to evaluate quality of life and emotional/behavioural problems, respectively.

Giant ethmoidal mucocele leading to proptosis and hypertelorism in a pediatric patient with cystic fibrosis: a case report.

Background: Chronic sinusitis and its complications are common in patients with cystic fibrosis. Mucoceles are one of these complications and can have life-threatening consequences if left untreated.

Case: We present the case of a giant ethmoid mucocele leading to proptosis and hypertelorism in a 5-year-old child with cystic fibrosis.

Maxillofacial Trauma in Geriatric Population.

Background/aim: The worldwide population is increasingly aging. Maxillofacial fractures of the geriatric population have been increased. Evaluation of the demographic variables, causes and the patterns of maxillofacial traumas in the elderly population is the main aim of this study.

A novel method: can stapedial acoustic reflex have a role in the diagnosis of minimal hepatic encephalopathy?

Objective: Stapedial acoustic reflex is an easily accessible and applicable test which is also valuable for the clinical conditions which affect the various locations of the central nervous system. Searching the diagnostic value of stapedial acoustic reflex at minimal hepatic encephalopathy is the aim of this research.

Methods: Diagnosis of minimal hepatic encephalopathy was conducted by mini-mental state and critical flickered frequency tests.

Pediatric Maxillofacial Trauma Patterns Among Different Types of Road Traffic Accidents.

Background: Traffic accidents are one of the most leading cause of maxillofacial trauma. Defining the bone fracture patterns in different type of traffic accidents may enable for appropriate surgical approach.

Objectives: This study research the pattern of pediatric maxillofacial fractures in terms of different type of traffic road accidents and age groups.

Relationship between otorhinologic trauma and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder symptoms in children.

Objevtives: Otorhinologic trauma is an important condition at the ear, nose and throat (ENT) outpatient clinic in children. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been identified as a potential risk factor that may contribute to the incidence of traumatic injuries. The aim of the study was to investigate whether there is an association between otorhinologic trauma and ADHD symptoms in children.

Masking Treatment and its Effect on Tinnitus Parameters.

Objective: Tinnitus is described as the perception of sound without any external acoustic stimulation. Any pathology of auditory pathways or any system of the human body may result with tinnitus. The pathophysiology of tinnitus accompanying the disorders of auditory system is not fully understood and there is not any particular effective treatment method has been specified.

Comparison of ultrasound and ultrasound plus nerve stimulator guidance axillary plexus block.

Objective: To evaluate the characteristics of axillary plexus blockade applied using ultrasound only and using ultrasound together with nerve stimulator in patients undergoing planned forearm, wrist or hand surgery.

Methods: This randomised, prospective, double-blinded, single-centre study was conducted at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, from November 2014 to August 2015, and comprised patients undergoing forearm, wrist or hand surgery. Participants were separated into 2 groups.

Treatment of Congenital Choanal Atresia via Transnasal Endoscopic Method.

Objectives: Congenital choanal atresia (CCA) is a very rare abnormality of the nose, but in the case of bilateral presence, it becomes a life-threatening malformation. Various surgical treatment options, such as transpalatal, transseptal, and open rhinoplasty techniques, as well as the transnasal approach, have been defined for the repair of CCA. In this study, the authors intended to evaluate the outcomes of transnasal endoscopic surgery for CCA, and stent implementation's impact on surgical success.

Sevoflurane versus propofol for electroconvulsive therapy: effects on seizure parameters, anesthesia recovery, and the bispectral index.

Background/aim: In this prospective randomized cross-over study we compare the effects of sevoflurane versus propofol for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) anesthesia.

Materials And Methods: Twenty four patients (ASA I-III, 18-65 years old) receiving ECT three times per week were included. Anesthesia was induced with either propofol (0.

Oxidative stress in otosclerosis.

Objectives: Otosclerosis is a disease involving abnormal bone turnover in the human otic capsule that results in hearing loss. Several hypotheses have been suggested for the etiopathogenesis of otosclerosis; however, its etiology remains unclear.

Methods: This study evaluated the correlation between otosclerosis and levels of paraoxonase-1 (PON1), arylesterase, total antioxidant status, total oxidant status (TOS), oxidative stress index (OSI), total sulfhydryl (-SH) groups, lipid hydroperoxide, and ceruloplasmin in the serum of otosclerosis patients and healthy subjects with respect to oxidative stress.

Survey of postoperative residual curarization, acute respiratory events and approach of anesthesiologists.

Background And Objectives: residual paralysis following the use of neuromuscular blocking drugs (NMBDs) without neuromuscular monitoring remains a clinical problem, even when NMBDs are used. This study surveys postoperative residual curarization and critical respiratory events in the recovery room, as well as the clinical approach to PORC of anesthesiologists in our institution.

Methods: This observational study included 415 patients who received general anesthesia with intermediate-acting NMBDs.