Publications by authors named "Joseph Kilby"
Modified Intravenous Cannula Ventilation Tubes for Otic Barotrauma Prevention.
Ear Nose Throat J
October 2023
Middle ear barotrauma is a common complication of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Tympanostomy tube placement prevents barotrauma by facilitating middle ear equalization. We describe variations on techniques published by Mooney et al and Zhang et al for placing modified peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC) ventilation tubes, which can be performed at the bedside under topical anesthesia.
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- Frailty is a significant predictor of poor outcomes and higher mortality rates in patients undergoing vascular surgery, particularly during the resource-limited COVID-19 pandemic.
- In a study involving 917 patients, 22.1% were identified as frail, with no significant difference in mortality rates between frail and non-frail patients over 30 days and 6 months; however, frail patients experienced longer hospital stays and more complications.
- The study emphasizes the need for targeted care interventions for frail individuals to prevent adverse outcomes, particularly during healthcare challenges like pandemics.