Publications by authors named "Wei-Cha Cai"
Purpose: This study compared the efficacy and acceptability of a ready-to-use intranasal dexmedetomidine spray (DS) versus traditional drops administered by syringe (DD) in pediatric patients undergoing elective surgery.
Patients And Methods: Eighty-six preschool children were enrolled in a prospective, randomized, controlled study. Children were randomly assigned to receive either DS or DD.
Article Synopsis
- The study highlights that preoperative red blood cell distribution width (pre-RDW) can independently predict 1-year mortality in elderly patients after hip fracture surgery.
- The research involved analyzing data from over 2,100 patients and used advanced statistical methods to identify key mortality risk factors, concluding that pre-RDW remains a significant predictor in patients without anemia.
- A predictive model based on pre-RDW and other factors shows promise for identifying high-risk patients and may inform future treatment algorithms.