A medicolegal analysis of positioning-related perioperative peripheral nerve injuries occurring between 1996 and 2015.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2019.05.013
Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVE To provide an analysis of closed malpractice claims brought against anesthesiologists for positioning-related perioperative nerve injury (PRPNI). DESIGN In this retrospective study, we analyzed closed claims data from the Controlled Risk Insurance Company… read more here.
Keywords: nerve injuries; analysis; positioning related; related perioperative ... See more keywords
The Benefits of Awake Spinal Surgery on Minimizing Positioning-related Complications
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000005219
Abstract: Study Design. Literature review and institutional analysis. Objective. This review examines the potential advantages of awake spinal surgery under neuroaxial anesthesia in minimizing positioning-related complications compared with traditional general anesthesia. Summary of Background Data. Spinal… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; spinal surgery; awake spinal; related complications ... See more keywords
Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness and Positioning-Related Peripheral Nerve Injuries in COVID-19: A Case Series of Three Patients and the Latest Literature Review
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DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11091177
Abstract: A subgroup of COVID-19 patients requires intensive respiratory care. The prolonged immobilization and aggressive treatments predispose these patients to develop intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW). Furthermore, this condition could increase the chance of positioning-related peripheral… read more here.
Keywords: nerve injuries; related peripheral; positioning related; care ... See more keywords