Publications by authors named "Tao-Ran Yang"
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- Cardiac open-heart surgery can be risky for older people, especially if they have a condition called sarcopenia, which means they have less muscle mass.
- In a study analyzing 12 research papers, it was found that older patients with sarcopenia had a higher chance of dying after surgery and needed to stay in the hospital longer.
- By recognizing sarcopenia early, doctors can take better care of these patients and help them have safer surgeries.
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- * A study comparing two methods of pudendal nerve block showed that adding dexamethasone to the anesthesia significantly reduced moderate to severe pain during the first dressing change and improved overall recovery quality.
- * The combination of ropivacaine and dexamethasone not only lowered pain levels but also decreased incidents of complications like postoperative urinary retention, indicating a potential advancement in pain management strategies post-surgery.
Background: While emergency laparotomy has been associated with high rates of postoperative mortality and adverse events, preoperative systematic evaluation of patients may improve perioperative outcomes. However, due to the critical condition of the patient and the limited operation time, it is challenging to conduct a comprehensive evaluation. In recent years, sarcopenia is considered a health problem associated with an increased incidence of poor prognosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The number of caesarean deliveries has been increasing. Although intrathecal morphine (ITM) can relieve pain and is widely applied in caesarean deliveries, it is associated with many side effects. Transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB), a new analgesic technology, has also began playing a certain role after caesarean delivery, with fewer adverse effects.
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