Risks of Autologous Abdominal Free Flap Breast Reconstruction in Patients With Elevated Body Mass Index.

Background: Obesity is widely recognized as a significant risk factor for postoperative complications of breast reconstruction. Despite extensive research, there remains a lack of consensus regarding the specific complications and outcomes experienced by patients with obesity who undergo deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction. To provide a clearer understanding of the challenges faced by patients with obesity, we present a single-center outcome analysis of individuals who underwent DIEP flap reconstruction.

Comparison of a non-invasive point-of-care measurement of anemia to conventionally used HemoCue devices in Gambella refugee camp, Ethiopia, 2022.

Annual surveys of refugees in Gambella, Ethiopia suggest that anemia is a persistent public health problem among non-pregnant women of reproductive age (NP-WRA, 15-49 years). Measurement of anemia in most refugee camp settings is conducted using an invasive HemoCue 301. We assessed the accuracy and precision of a non-invasive, pulse CO-oximeter in measuring anemia among NP-WRA in four Gambella refugee camps.

Comparison of Band Percentage vs Immature Granulocyte Percentage in the Setting of Possible Infection Principle Investigators.

Sepsis is a major cause of mortality worldwide. Early identification and treatment are critical to improve survival. Band count has been used as part of SIRS criteria for the early identification of potentially septic patients.

Optimal Timing for Safe Bivalving of Fiberglass Casts Is Before the Exothermic Peak.

Introduction: Cast saw injury is a notable source of medicolegal risk. Previous work with plaster casts demonstrated that cast saw injury was minimized by waiting 12 minutes before removal. In this study, we evaluate the safety parameters of fiberglass casting materials.