Publications by authors named "P D Rothschild"
Article Synopsis
- Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a new technique using light to potentially slow down early and intermediate dry age-related macular degeneration (dAMD) and is being analyzed for its safety and effectiveness with the EYE-LIGHT device.
- The study involved patients over 50 with dAMD, randomly assigned to either PBM treatment or a sham procedure, with assessments conducted after four weeks.
- Results showed that PBM treatment was generally well-tolerated, with improved visual acuity for some patients, though no significant differences in central subfield thickness were observed.
Purpose: The healthcare system emits greenhouse gas emissions and produces waste that in turn threatens the health of populations. The objective of our study was to measure the ecological threat related to intravitreal injections.
Methods: Emissions were separated into scope 2 corresponding to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) of the building, and scope 3 corresponding to travels (patients and staff), and life cycle assessment (LCA) of medical devices (MD) and pharmaceutics.
Background: Although telemedicine with video support for preoperative evaluation has been found effective, there is limited research on anaesthesia consultation by phone without video support, particularly among high-risk patients. To evaluate the effectiveness, safety and potential benefits of performing pre-anaesthesia evaluation by phone before eye surgery in patients having non-invasive surgery, we performed an observational study in a French teaching hospital.
Method: All elective patients having elective ophthalmic surgery were included to have a consultation by phone instead of an in-person consultation, regardless of the type of anaesthesia or ASA score.
Article Synopsis
- The European Society of Anesthesia emphasizes the need for managing preoperative anxiety, but current assessment methods using lengthy questionnaires can be impractical.
- A study involving 71 patients undergoing outpatient eye surgery evaluated preoperative anxiety with the Surgical Fear Questionnaire (SFQ) and measured pupillary responses using a pupillometer.
- Ultimately, the study found no significant correlation between pupillary measurements and anxiety levels, suggesting a need for further research on the relationship between preoperative anxiety and pupillometry.