Intraoperative phenylephrine infusion to reduce perioperative shivering in lower segment caesarean section: A randomised controlled study.

Background: Shivering is described as an involuntary, repetitive activity of the skeletal muscles that can have deleterious effects on anaesthetized patients. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of phenylephrine infusion in preventing perioperative shivering in patients undergoing lower segment cesarean section under spinal anesthesia and to observe the change in the patient's core temperature between the study and control groups.

Methods: A total of 118 patients scheduled for elective lower segment cesarean section under spinal anesthesia were recruited for this prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study.

Biomarkers for Premature Coronary Artery Disease (PCAD): A Case Control Study.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is often associated with the older generation. However, in recent years, there is an increasing trend in the prevalence of CAD among the younger population; this is known as premature CAD. Although biomarkers for CAD have been established, there are limited studies focusing on premature CAD especially among the Malay male population.

Analgesic efficacy of the superficial versus deep serratus plane blocks for mastectomy with axillary clearance: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: The serratus plane block is an effective technique for providing analgesia to patients undergoing breast surgery.

Methods: This prospective, double-blind, randomized study enrolled 60 female patients scheduled for unilateral mastectomy and axillary clearance. The patients received either a superficial serratus plane block or deep serratus plane block.

An approach to develop clinical prediction rule for candidemia in critically ill patients: A retrospective observational study.

Purpose: Early detection of candidemia in critically ill patients is important for preemptive antifungal treatment. Our study aimed to identify the independent risk factors for the development of a new candidemia prediction score.

Methods: This single-centre retrospective observational study evaluated 2479 intensive care unit (ICU) cases from January 2016 to December 2018.

Oxidative status and reduced glutathione levels in premature coronary artery disease and coronary artery disease.

Identifying patients at risk of developing premature coronary artery disease (PCAD) which occurs at age below 45 years old and constitutes approximately 7-10% of coronary artery disease (CAD) worldwide remains a problem. Oxidative stress has been proposed as a crucial step in the early development of PCAD. This study was conducted to determine the oxidative status of PCAD in comparison to CAD patients.