Publications by authors named "L K Tefa"
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at how well the Greek version of a health survey (WHOQOL-BREF) works for patients with advanced cancer and pain, checking its reliability and how it connects to their quality of life (QoL).
- 145 patients took part in the study, filling out various questionnaires to measure their quality of life, psychological distress, and pain levels.
- Results showed that the WHOQOL-BREF was consistent and effective in identifying health issues, and higher psychological distress was linked to lower quality of life, regardless of pain intensity.
Introduction: Neuropathic pain is a frequent consequence of cancer pain. Quite often, in the end stage, it is difficult to discern its presence and delineate its characteristics in the context of painful cancer complications. The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of the Douleur Neuropathique en 4 Questions (DN4) and painDETECT questionnaires, which were translated to the patient's native language, for the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathic pain in oncology patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSuccessful cardiac and cerebral resuscitation with extracorporeal circulation and mild hypothermia.
Minerva Anestesiol
September 2006
Extracorporeal circulation could be effective for cardiac resuscitation in patients who do not respond to ''Advanced cardiac life support'' (ACLS), but cannot guarantee brain survival. A case of successful cardiac and cerebral resuscitation with extracorporeal circulation and mild hypothermia, in a 48 year-old man with cardiac arrest due to cardiac tamponade, is reported. The good long term neurologic outcome of the patient is also described.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFReflex sympathetic dystrophy is an uncommonly reported entity in children and it continues to be underdiagnosed. Compared with adult, childhood reflex sympathetic dystrophy is of unknown etiology and has a better prognosis. The most common therapy in children is progressive mobilization supported by antiphlogistic, analgesic drugs, psychological and physical therapy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe effect of continuous propofol administration on creatine kinase and suxamethonium-induced postoperative myalgia was evaluated in 50 patients randomised into two groups of 25 patients each. Induction of anaesthesia was identical in all patients. Anaesthesia was maintained with 66% nitrous oxide in oxygen supplemented by either isoflurane 1% or continuous propofol.
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