Publications by authors named "Norma Sueli P Modolo"

Study Objective: There are large differences in health care among countries. A higher perioperative mortality rate (POMR) in neonates than in older children and adults has been recognized worldwide. The aim of this study was to provide a systematic review of published 24-h and 30-day POMRs in neonates from 2011 to 2022 in countries with different Human Development Index (HDI) levels.

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Background: Hydroxyethyl starches are colloids used in fluid therapy that may reduce volume infusion compared with crystalloids, but they can affect renal function in critical care patients. This study aims to assess renal effects of starches using renal biomarkers in the perioperative setting.

Methods: This prospective, controlled, randomized study compared Hydroxyethyl starch 6% (HES) with Ringer's lactate (RL) in hysterectomy.

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There is controversy over the genotoxic effects of volatile anesthetics. The available literature on the genotoxicity of desflurane, one of the newest volatile halogenated agents used for general anesthesia maintenance, is scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the genotoxic potential of desflurane in 15 patients without comorbidities, of both sexes, who underwent minor surgeries lasting at least 90 min.

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Background And Objectives: Factor XI deficiency is a rare hematologic disorder. Hemophilia C (factor XI deficiency) affects both genders and it is usually asymptomatic, manifesting only as postoperative hemorrhage. It is an autosomal recessive, homozygous or heterozygous, disorder, and its severity depends on the levels of factor XI.

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Article Synopsis
  • Pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents is a rare but serious complication that requires careful preventive measures, especially in patients with reduced consciousness and impaired reflexes.
  • Recent fasting guidelines allow shorter fasting times for liquids, improving patient comfort and reducing risks without increasing aspiration rates.
  • Strategies like tracheal intubation during rapid sequence anesthesia and the use of gastric acidity-reducing drugs are recommended primarily for high-risk patients to ensure safer intubation and protect against aspiration.
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