An easy to assemble PDMS/CNTs/PANI flexible supercapacitor with high energy-to-power density.

The fabrication of a flexible supercapacitor with state-of-the-art performance is described, based on a facile and low-cost fabrication method that encompasses aligned carbon nanotube arrays (ACNTA)-polyaniline/polydimethylsiloxane electrodes (ACNTA-PANI/PDMS). The ACNTA were partially embedded in PDMS to ensure excellent adhesion and integration whilst PANI was electrodeposited on its surface to improve energy storage properties. The supercapacitor structure and morphology were investigated by Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively.

First case report of fulminant septic shock from meningococcemia associated with Cryptococcus neoformans coinfection in an immunocompetent patient.

The meningococcal disease manifestation associated with the presence of is rare. There are no reports in the literature about these simultaneous infections in immunocompetent patients. The aim of the present study is to describe the first case of fulminant septic shock by associated with coinfection in an immunocompetent patient.

Pneumocephalus: effects of patient position on the incidence and location of aerocele after posterior fossa and upper cervical cord surgery.

The incidence of pneumocephalus and factors contributing to its occurrence were studied retrospectively in 100 consecutive patients who underwent posterior fossa or cervical cord surgery in the sitting, park-bench, and prone positions. Supine skull x-ray films taken immediately postoperatively were used to determine the presence of intracranial air. Surgery in the sitting position uniformly resulted in pneumocephalus (32/32 patients).

Tension pneumocephalus after posterior fossa craniotomy: report of four additional cases and review of postoperative pneumocephalus.

Four cases of tension pneumocephalus after either posterior fossa craniotomy or translabyrinthine resection of acoustic neuroma with or without nitrous oxide anesthesia are described. Three of the operations were performed with the patient in the sitting position, and one was done with the patient in the lateral position. Of the three cases operated in the sitting position, no nitrous oxide was used at any time during anesthesia in one.