Publications by authors named "K Plasmans"
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- Nitrous oxide (NO), commonly used in general anesthesia, is also a problematic greenhouse gas and contributes to ozone depletion, prompting a study on its effects on patient outcomes post-surgery.
- A systematic review of literature including 71 randomized controlled trials with over 22,000 patients found that NO did not significantly impact postoperative mortality or most morbidity outcomes, though it increased certain complications like atelectasis and nausea.
- The results suggest that limiting NO use due to its environmental effects does not compromise patient safety, supporting current policy recommendations.
Objective: The arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the first choice for gaining vascular access for hemodialysis. However, 20% to 50% of AVFs fail within 4 months after creation. Although demographic risk factors have been described, there is little evidence on the intraoperative predictors of AVF maturation failure.
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- The study aims to identify key predictors for successful electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in patients with major depressive disorder by examining the interrelationships between clinical variables.
- The research found that specific symptoms, like psychomotor agitation and psychotic features, strongly correlate with positive ECT outcomes, while longer episodes of depression may decrease the chances of recovery.
- Age does not directly impact ECT response, but its effect seems influenced by the presence of certain depressive symptoms.
[Perinatal mental health care for mothers with schizophrenia in Flanders; where are we still short?].
Tijdschr Psychiatr
November 2019
Only 0.8% of the admissions to our mother-baby unit are mothers with schizophrenia, while about half of the patients with schizophrenia become mothers. Mothers with schizophrenia are more likely to live in complex problematic settings and, thereby, more frequently lose custody of their children.
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