Publications by authors named "Tuna Albayrak"
Background: Sepsis remains a major health challenge worldwide, characterized by a dysregulated host response to infection, leading to high mortality and morbidity in intensive care units (ICUs). The Fibrosis 4 (FIB-4) index, originally developed to assess liver fibrosis in hepatitis C patients, has recently been explored for its potential prognostic value in sepsis patients.
Method: this study retrospectively analyzed 309 sepsis patients admitted to the Internal Medicine and An-aesthesia ICUs between 12 December 2021 and 15 December 2023 to investigate the relationship between FIB-4 levels, the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE), the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA), and clinical outcomes.
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- The study aimed to evaluate the differences in spinal sensory and motor block durations between individuals with and without diabetes mellitus undergoing spinal anesthesia.
- Results indicated that patients with diabetes experienced longer spinal block durations and specific heart rate differences; however, the maximum sensory block level did not vary significantly between groups.
- The conclusion suggests that diabetic patients may benefit from adjusted anesthesia dosages to improve mobility and recovery, given their tendency for prolonged block durations post-procedure.
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the difference in anxiety levels between patients undergoing gastroscopy only and those subjected to both gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Despite known preoperative anxiety impacts, no prior research has compared these specific patient groups.
Materials And Methods: A total of 150 patients were divided equally into two groups: Group I, undergoing gastroscopy only, and Group II, undergoing gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
Introduction: Health literacy significantly impacts healthcare outcomes, particularly in preoperative settings where patients' understanding of medical procedures, adherence to instructions, and surgical outcomes are influenced. Despite accessibility to medical information, challenges persist in comprehending healthcare details, affecting active patient participation in care. This study aims to assess health literacy among patients attending anesthesia outpatient clinics for preoperative evaluation and analyze associated factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: A 1-day point prevalence study was planned to obtain country data by determining the clinical characteristics, follow-up and treatment methods of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases that required intensive care unit (ICU) treatment in the second year of the pandemic.
Material And Methods: All patients who were hospitalized in the ICUs due to COVID-19 between March 11, 2022, 08.00 am, and March 12, 2022, 08.
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- The study aimed to compare the outcomes of percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy between COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients, analyzing various clinical factors and complications.
- It involved 48 patients, evenly split into two groups—24 with COVID-19 and 24 without—examining demographics, intubation times, health evaluation scores, and mortality rates.
- Findings revealed longer intubation times for COVID-19 patients, shorter follow-up durations, higher complication rates, but no significant difference in mortality, indicating that the procedure can be safely performed in both groups with careful management.
Objective: Vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-2) prevents the development of serious diseases has been shown in many studies. However, the effect of vaccination on outcomes in COVID-19 patients requiring intensive care is not clear.
Methods: This is a retrospective multicenter study conducted in 17 intensive care unit (ICU) in Turkey between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
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- The study aimed to compare the effects of an interscalene brachial plexus block using bupivacaine or levobupivacaine along with general anesthesia on desflurane consumption in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
- The research involved 60 patients, who were randomly assigned to receive either general anesthesia alone or in combination with one of the two blocks, measuring various recovery and pain-related outcomes.
- Results showed that both bupivacaine and levobupivacaine groups used less desflurane compared to the general anesthesia-only group, leading to quicker recovery times and better pain management post-surgery.
Acute epidural hematomas resulting from traumatic brain injury remain among the most common causes of mortality and disability. In the literature, there are cases about the resolution and recurrence of spinal epidural hematomas. This case is characterized by the rapid disappearance and re-formation of an acute cranial epidural hematoma (EDH) associated with no overlying skull fracture.
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