Publications by authors named "Merve B Yediyildiz"
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Pectoral Nerve Block 2 (PECS-2) and Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESP), which are accepted to have an effect on post-operative pain control after breast cancer surgery, on both acute and chronic pain.
Method: In this double-blind, prospective, randomized study, patients were randomized using a sealed envelope method into two groups: those who underwent PECS-2 (Group P) and those who underwent ESP (Group E) before extubation at the end of the operation. The numerical rating scale (NRS) of patients was queried by a blinded researcher at post-operative 1, 2, 6, 12, and 24 h.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the Integrated Pulmonary Index (IPI) in monitoring patients during EBUS-TBNA procedures under sedation, specifically looking at its impact on hypoxic events compared to traditional monitoring.
- - Conducted at Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital in Istanbul, the study involved 50 patients and measured IPI values at different stages, revealing that patients with higher IPI scores experienced fewer apnea incidents and better respiratory metrics.
- - The findings suggest that IPI monitoring enhances the detection of apnea and improves respiratory safety during procedures, but further research is needed with diverse patient groups to validate these outcomes.