Safety and Efficacy of Perioperative Sublingual Tacrolimus in Pancreas Transplant Compared With Oral Tacrolimus.

Objectives: Early posttransplant, the administration of oral or enteral medications in pancreas transplant is challenging because of the management of postoperative ileus and gastroparesis. The use of sublingual tacrolimus may offer a promising alternative. The objective of this study was to compare the pharmacokinetics and perioperative outcomes between oral and sublingual tacrolimus in pancreas transplant.

Music Therapy in Dialysis Access Procedures With Moderate Sedation.

Background: The aim was to evaluate the effects of music on patients' anxiety and satisfaction after undergoing dialysis access procedures under moderate sedation.

Methods: Patients (n = 30) undergoing moderate sedation for dialysis access procedures were evaluated at a single institution. Each patient filled out a survey preoperatively and postoperatively using the short form State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-6).