Publications by authors named "Kezban O Suner"
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- Targeted temperature management (TTM) may enhance neurological recovery and reduce mortality in cardiac arrest patients, as demonstrated in a postpartum COVID-19 case.
- A 23-year-old pregnant patient experienced respiratory and cardiac arrest, necessitating CPR, followed by an emergency cesarean section and a 72-hour mild hypothermia treatment.
- Although the patient showed initial improvements post-resuscitation, severe complications from infections led to multi-organ failure, resulting in her death after 45 days in the ICU.
Objective: This study aimed at investigating whether there is a relationship between 7- or 30-day mortality and mean platelet volume, platelet distribution width, platelet count-to-total lymphocyte count ratio, or red cell distribution width in patients with traumatic brain injury.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed intensive care unit patients with traumatic brain injury. We recorded patients' ages; genders; diagnoses; Glasgow Coma Scale scores; length of intensive care unit stay (in days); mean platelet volume, platelet distribution width, platelet count-to-total lymphocyte count ratio, and red cell distribution width values upon hospital admission; and health on the 7th and 30th days of their stays.
Objectives: To investigate the role of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) level in predicting intensive care and mortality in patients affected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Methods: This retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted at Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital (Sakarya, Turkey) between April and August of 2020. We enrolled patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 via real-time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction and admitted to the intensive care (Severe COVID-19; S-COVID) or non intensive care (Moderate COVID-19; M-COVID).
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- The study aimed to evaluate the impact of different thromboprophylaxis regimens (low-dose vs. high-dose low-molecular-weight heparin, and high-dose combined with aspirin) on mortality and clinical outcomes in critically ill COVID-19 patients.
- A review of 475 patient records led to the inclusion of 164 patients, with no significant differences found in mortality rates, ICU length of stay, or rates of major hemorrhagic and thrombotic events across the three treatment groups.
- The findings concluded that high-dose anticoagulation and the addition of aspirin did not improve patient outcomes compared to low-dose therapy, indicating similar safety profiles across the regimens.
Background: We assessed maternal and neonatal outcomes of critically ill pregnant and puerperal patients in the clinical course of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Methods: Records of pregnant and puerperal women with polymerase chain reaction positive COVID-19 virus who were admitted to our intensive care unit (ICU) from March 2020 to August 2021 were investigated. Demographic, clinical and laboratory data, pharmacotherapy, and neonatal outcomes were analyzed.
Objective: To determine the neurological outcome of targeted temperature management (TTM)for patients scoring lower than 8 on the Glasgow coma scale (GCS) upon return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest.
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Sakarya University Education And Research Hospital, Sakarya, Turkey from January 2018 to October 2019.
The pandemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was first seen in the city of Wuhan, China, in December 2019 and then spread worldwide. On 24 March 2020, the U.S.
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- - The study aimed to gather data on the characteristics of intensive care units (ICUs) in Turkey through a nationwide point prevalence survey conducted by the Turkish Thoracic Society.
- - Data from 67 ICUs revealed that 76.1% operated under a closed system, with 35.8% classified as Level of Care (LOC) 2 and 64.2% as LOC 3, indicating a range of critical care capacity.
- - The findings highlighted a significant need for more specialized physicians and nurses in ICUs, particularly during nighttime, although the percentage of certified ICU nurses was seen as relatively adequate, with aspirations for full certification.
Objective: Lock and key factory workers are under the risk of metal pneumoconiosis and occupational asthma. In this cross-sectional study, it's aimed to evaluate the relationship between metal dust exposure and respiratory symptoms, pulmonary function tests of workers in different section of lock and key factory.
Methods: 54 male workers (mean age, 32.
Background And Aim: It was observed that occupation and smoking increased each other's effects on the development of airway diseases. We aimed to search the relationship between respiratory symptoms, smoking, and occupation.
Materials And Methods: 225 employees in Düzce, Turkey, were applied a survey questioning respiratory complaints, pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and cotinine measurements in urine.
Objective: To investigate the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma.
Design: Case series.
Setting: School of Medicine, Düzce University, Turkey.
Background: In many studies, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been shown to be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Conversely, there are few reports establishing possible relation between OSA and venous thromboembolism (VTE). In this study, the aim is to evaluate OSA via polysomnography in patients with pulmonary embolism and drawing the attention of clinicians to the presence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) may be a risk factor for pulmonary embolism.
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