Patients´ experiences of TENS as a postoperative pain relief method in the post-anesthesia care unit after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a qualitative study.

Background: High-frequency, high-intensity transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (HFHI TENS, i.e. 80 Hz and 40-60 mA) is an effective, fast-acting pain relief modality after elective surgery, offering pain relief within 5 min.

Postoperative Recovery in the Youngest: Beyond Technology.

Background: Measuring and interpreting vital signs in pediatric patients recovering from anaesthesia, particularly those up to 36 months old, is challenging. Nurses' decision-making regarding the level of monitoring must balance patient safety with individualized care. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of critical care nurses and registered nurse anesthetists regarding their experiences and actions when making decisions about vital sign monitoring for children in post-anesthesia care units (PACUs).

How to Achieve Highly Professional Care in the Postoperative Ward: The Care of Infants and Toddlers.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of critical care nurses (CCNs) and registered nurse anesthetists (RNAs) when monitoring and observing infants and toddlers recovering from anesthesia.

Design: A qualitative design with a critical incident approach.

Methods: Semistructured individual interviews were conducted with a purposeful sample of CCNs and RNAs (n = 17) from postanesthesia care units at two hospitals.

High-frequency, high-intensity TENS compared to standard treatment with opioids for postoperative pain relief after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A multicentre randomized controlled trial.

Background: Adverse effects of opioids could prolong the duration of stay in the post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU). This study aimed to assess time in the PACU and the pain-relieving effect of high-frequency, high-intensity transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (HFHI TENS) versus standard treatment with intravenous (IV) opioids.

Methods: Patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy at two Swedish hospitals were invited to participate.

In Vitro Functional Analysis Can Aid Precision Diagnostics of HNF1B-MODY.

Precision medicine relies on accurate and consistent classification of sequence variants. A correct diagnosis of hepatocyte nuclear factor (HNF) 1B maturity-onset diabetes of the young, caused by pathogenic variants in the HNF1B gene, is important for optimal disease management and prognosis, and it has implications for genetic counseling and follow-up of at-risk family members. We hypothesized that the functional characterization could provide valuable information to assist the interpretation of pathogenicity of HNF1B variants.