Publications by authors named "Secdeguel Coskun Yas"
BMC Anesthesiol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effectiveness of bougie-guided cricothyrotomy versus traditional surgical cricothyrotomy in emergency airway management for obese patients using a 3D-printed manikin.
- It involved 24 emergency residents who practiced both techniques, recording success rates, procedure times, and difficulty scores.
- Results indicated that bougie-guided cricothyrotomy had a higher first-attempt success rate and was considered easier, especially for less experienced residents, though overall success rates and procedure times were similar for both methods.
Article Synopsis
- Rib fractures are common in trauma patients and often indicate additional serious injuries, increasing the risk of death.
- A study of 1,338 trauma patients found that 20.4% had rib fractures, mainly due to motor vehicle accidents, and these patients were more likely to experience complications like pneumothorax and intra-abdominal injuries.
- The in-hospital mortality rate was significantly higher for those with rib fractures (5.9%) compared to those without, highlighting the need for thorough evaluations of trauma patients with rib injuries for better survival chances.
BMC Anesthesiol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Fentanyl, a commonly used opioid in emergency departments, may significantly prolong QT intervals in patients, particularly females over 40.
- A study monitored 109 patients receiving intravenous fentanyl, showing a notable increase in QT values at 5, 15, 30, and 60 minutes after administration, with the most significant change occurring at 30 minutes.
- Although the QT prolongation was evident, no patients experienced serious arrhythmias during the observation period, highlighting the need for caution in using fentanyl for those at risk of heart complications.
