Publications by authors named "Noa Avishay"
Background And Objectives: Infectious complications after pancreatic resections are common, but perioperative factors linked to postoperative bacterial growth are not well-studied.
Methods: This retrospective study analyzed bacterial cultures from patients undergoing pancreatic resection (November 2008 to October 2022), assessing predictors for positive cultures and characterizing bacteria. Complications and outcomes of patients with positive cultures were also examined.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to determine if using a continuous non-invasive pCO monitor in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants during their first week of life could reduce rates of severe brain injuries (IVH or PVL) and related mortality.
- A total of 132 ELBW infants were observed, divided into a study group monitored by the TCpCO and a smaller control group due to monitor availability, showing no significant difference in rates of IVH/PVL or combined outcomes between the two groups.
- The research highlighted difficulties in conducting controlled trials in fast-evolving medical practices, as changes in standard care complicated the study's findings and limited the ability to make strong conclusions.
Article Synopsis
- Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) premature infants are at high risk for both low and high carbon dioxide levels, which can lead to serious health issues.
- A study was conducted to compare CO levels from non-invasive transcutaneous monitors (TcCO) with traditional blood gas measurements (bgCO) in ELBW infants, finding a moderate correlation and good agreement between the two methods.
- Results indicate that while TcCO can effectively monitor CO levels in these infants, it should be used alongside blood gas sampling for a comprehensive assessment due to variability in readings.