The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the indications of non-COVID-19 obstetric and gynecological admissions to the intensive care unit (ICU) and its overall consequences.

Since COVID-19 outbreak caused a substantial reduction in intensive care unit (ICU) bed capacity, a significant change in triaging ICU admissions has become necessary for obstetric and gynecologic (OG) patients, as well. In the present study, we aimed to analyze the patients admitted to ICU for non-COVID-19 OG pathologies to understand the probable effects of the pandemic on demographics, admission rates and indications, complications, and the overall outcome. Medical records of patients who were admitted to ICU for OG diseases between 2018 and 2022 were reviewed.

Previous chemotherapy can cause PONV.

Background: Although the treatment and mechanisms of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) are similar, the interactions between these 2 morbidities require more research.

Objectives: In our prospective observational study, we investigated whether previous chemotherapy has an effect on PONV in breast cancer surgery.

Material And Methods: One hundred and forty-eight female patients with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II, aged 18-65 years and with a scheduled breast cancer surgery were recruited into the study.

Lateral flow assay (LFA) in the diagnosis of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA): a single-center experience.

Background: Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) is seen during coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19), has been reported in different incidences, and is defined as COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA). Detection of galactomannan antigen is an important diagnostic step in diagnosing IPA. Enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) is the most frequently used method, and lateral flow assay (LFA) is increasingly used with high sensitivity and specificity for rapid diagnosis.

Biventricular Native Valve Endocarditis in a Patient with No Cardiac Disease and Predisposing Factor - Case Report.

Infective endocarditis is a challenging clinical situation that causes numerous complications. Multi-valvular endocarditis, which is seen less frequently than single valvular endocarditis, is often a fatal disease. In this article, we present a case of endocarditis with native mitral and tricuspid valve involvement in a patient without any underlying predisposing factors.

Evaluation of Intraventricular/Intrathecal Antimicrobial Therapy in the Treatment of Nosocomial Meningitis Caused by Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria after Central Nervous System Surgery.

Introduction: Postoperative meningitis (POM) is an infection with high mortality and morbidity following central nervous system surgery due to trauma or tumor. Intrathecal/intraventricular (IT/IVT) antibiotic administrations have been considered as the last treatment options for multidrug-resistance (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria that do not respond to intravenous (IV) regimens. IT/IVT can bypass the blood-brain barrier, obtain a more effective antibiotic concentration in CSF, and reduce systemic side effects.

Cardiopulmonary safety of propofol versus midazolam/meperidine sedation for colonoscopy: a prospective, randomized, double-blinded study.

Background: Different levels of pharmacological sedation ranging from minimal to general anesthesia are often used to increase patient tolerance for a successful colonoscopy. However, sedation increases the risk of respiratory depression and cardiovascular complications during colonoscopy.

Objectives: We aimed to compare the propofol and midazolam/meperidine sedation methods for colonoscopy procedures with respect to cardiopulmonary safety, procedure-related times, and patient satisfaction.

The efficacy of intravenous patient-controlled remifentanil versus morphine anesthesia after coronary artery surgery.

Objective: To compare the effect of remifentanil and morphine after coronary artery surgery in a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) protocol.

Design: A prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical study.

Setting: Single institution, university hospital.