Factors influencing thirst in ICU patients: A mixed methods systematic review.

Objective: To systematically review the factors influencing thirst in ICU patients, providing a reference for effective management of thirst in ICU patients and the formulation of intervention measures.

Methods: A total of 12 electronic databases were searched from inception to July 2023. The synthesis method of JBI mixed methods research systematic review was used.

Uterine artery embolization combined with intra-arterial MTX infusion: its application in treatment of cervical pregnancy.

Objective: To investigate the efficacy and safety of uterine artery chemoembolization (UAE) combined with intra-arterial MTX infusion for the treatment of cervical pregnancy.

Methods: Retrospective chart review for 26 cervical pregnancy patients treated at Renji hospital between January 2000 and December 2012. 14 patients received UAE combined with intra-arterial MTX infusion (UAE group) and 12 patients received single intramuscular MTX injection combined with subsequent uterine curettage (non-UAE group).

Relative contributions of plantar fascia and ligaments on the arch static stability: a finite element study.

The plantar fascia (PF) and major ligaments play important roles in keeping the static foot arch structure. Their functions and relative contributions to the arch stability have not been well studied. A three-dimensional finite element foot model was created based on the reconstruction of magnetic resonance images.

A three-dimensional parameterized and visually kinematic simulation module for the theoretical range of motion of total hip arthroplasty.

Background: Proper option and optimal alignment of implants are major factors in obtaining the desired range of motion of total hip arthroplasty. It would be very useful if a tool is available to assist clinicians to preoperatively determine proper implants and their optimal intraoperative alignment for individual patient.

Methods: Based on the secondary development function of ADAMS/VIEW, a three-dimensional parameterized module was developed to simulate six motions of implants for total hip arthroplasty.

The contour of cementless femoral stem has minor effect on initial periprosthetic von Mises stress distribution. A 3-dimensional finite element analysis.

Objective: To evaluate periprosthetic von Mises stress distribution with cementless femoral stems of various contours.

Methods: The study was carried out at the Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai 6th Hospital, Shanghai, China between May 2008 and February 2009. Finite element models of proximal femoral replacement with 4 cementless stems (Alloclassic, Ribbed Anatomic, VerSys, and Securi-fit) of various contours were set up.