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Traumatic dental injuries during anaesthesia: part I: clinical evaluation.

UNLABELLED: Dental injuries represent the most common claims against the anaesthesiologist. Dental lesions are frequent complications of oro-tracheal intubation and major causal factors are (i) poor dentition, (ii) aggressive laryngoscopy, (iii) insufficient anaesthesia and curarization, (iv) emergency interventions and (v) lack of experience by the anaesthesiologist. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 83 cases of dental lesions occurring during elective, emergent and urgent surgery requiring general anaesthesia with tracheal tube placement in the years between 20

The diagnosis and treatment of peripheral lymphedema: 2020 Consensus Document of the International Society of Lymphology.

This International Society of Lymphology (ISL) Consensus Document is the latest revision of the 1995 Document for the evaluation and managem … tifle progress. It is also not meant to be a legal formulation from which variations define medical malpractice. The Society understands that in some clinics the method of treatment derives from national standards while in others access to medical equipment, technical expertise, and supplies is limited; therefore, the suggested treatments might be impractical …

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) refers to the sudden death of a seemingly healthy individual with epilepsy, usually occurring during, or immediately after, a tonic-clonic seizure. The frequency of SUDEP varies depending on the severity of the epilepsy, but overall the risk of sudden death is more than 20 times higher than that in the general population. Several different mechanisms probably exist, and most research has focused on seizure-related respiratory depression, cardiac arrhythmia, cerebral depression, and autonomic dysfunction. Data from a pooled analysis of risk factors in

A contemporary medicolegal claims analysis of injuries related to neuraxial anesthesia between 2007 and 2016.

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To provide a contemporary medicolegal analysis of claims brought against anesthesia providers in the United States related to neuraxial blocks for surgery and obstetrics. DESIGN: In this retrospective analysis, we analyzed closed claims data from the Controlled Risk Insurance Company (CRICO) Comparative Benchmarking System (CBS) database between 2007 and 2016. SETTING: Closed claims from inpatient and outpatient settings related to neuraxial anesthesia for surgical procedures and obstetrics. PATIENTS: Forty-five claims were identified for analysis. These patients underwent

Psychological care of caregivers, nurses and physicians: a study of a new approach.

There is much evidence demonstrating that psychosocial interventions in caregivers and oncological staff produce an improvement in their patients' quality of life. The aim of this explorative study was to evaluate the effect of a new approach in promoting more functional ways to face stressful situations in the constellation of people around patients: caregivers, physicians and nurses. Thirty-four subjects were divided into three groups: 10 caregivers, 11 physicians, and 13 nurses. A "Balint Group" method modified according to a mindfulness technique was used as the intervention. Three assessm

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… If these difficulties are not recognized promptly they can lead to burnout, a syndrome characterized by a loss of enthusiasm for work, a feeling of cynicism, and a low sense of personal accomplishment, which can cause medical errors and malpractice 18 , 19 . … For nurses and physicians who deal with oncological diseases, most studies have focused on burnout and its personal (anxiety, depression) and professional (malpractice) consequences. …

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Lymphedema: 2023 Consensus Document of The International Society of Lymphology.

This International Society of Lymphology (ISL) Consensus Document is the latest revision of the 1995 Document for the evaluation and managem … t meant to be a legal formulation from which variations could be used to describe or define medical malpractice. The Society understands that in some clinics the method of treatment derives from national standards while in others access to medical equipment, technical expertise, and supplies is limited; therefore, the suggested assessments and treatments migh …

Expanded practice roles for community mental health nurses in Australia: confidence, critical factors for preparedness, and perceived barriers.

As the momentum for nurse practitioner roles rapidly increases in Australia, little scholarly attention has been directed towards barriers to role expansion, the confidence necessary to undertake expanded practice roles (other than prescription of medication), or the educational preparation required for expanded roles. This paper reports on community mental health nurses' views regarding confidence to undertake expanded roles, their opinions regarding the necessary preparation for such roles, and barriers to role expansion. An questionnaire was administered to 296 community mental health nurse

Anaphylactic deaths in Maryland (United States) and Shanghai (China): a review of forensic autopsy cases from 2004 to 2006.

Anaphylaxis is a life threatening allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause sudden death. A retrospective study was performed using the database from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in the State of Maryland and the Department of Forensic Medicine in Shanghai Medical College (DFM-SMC) to examine the etiology and forensic investigation findings of anaphylactic deaths from 2004 to 2006. Details of the medical history, agent responsible for the allergic reaction, death scene investigation and postmortem examination findings were reviewed for all cases. A total of 28 ca