Publications by authors named "V Starke"
Background: Skin-to-skin care (SSC) is an evidence-based care method for preterm-born infants. Staff may hesitate to initiate early SSC, the first or second week of life, for the most extremely preterm infants; 1 reason could be nurses' attitudes.
Purpose: The aim was to investigate the attitudes and experiences of neonatal nurses regarding early SSC for the most extremely preterm infants, born at gestational week (GW) 22-23, using an exploratory and descriptive approach.
Cleft lip re-repair: How does it affect the nasolabial appearance?
J Craniomaxillofac Surg
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- * A total of 20 patients who underwent the procedure were assessed using both objective methods (photographs analyzed with SymNose software) and subjective evaluations (Likert-scale ratings by ten examiners).
- * Results indicated significant improvement in upper lip symmetry, with objective measurements showing reduced asymmetry percentages, and subjective evaluations confirming a more harmonious nasolabial appearance post-surgery.
Article Synopsis
- - The study compared low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) and unfractionated heparin (UFH) protocols in patients undergoing free flap reconstruction for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) from 2010 to 2022.
- - A total of 116 patients were analyzed, with most experiencing only minor complications, and similar rates of flap loss observed in both groups.
- - The findings indicate that UFH is equally safe and effective as LMWH for postoperative outcomes in this patient population; free flap surgery is confirmed to be a viable option for reconstruction.
Background: In recent decades, modern neonatal intensive care has improved, increasing the survival of extremely preterm children. Few studies have examined the experiences of parents of extremely preterm children from a long-term perspective.
Aim: To describe parents' experiences of parenting extremely preterm children during their childhood and transition to adulthood.