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This study aims to determine whether drying is a suitable preservation method for gilaburu fruit and the changes in the bioactive components of gilaburu fruit (Viburnum opulus L.) at the end of the drying process. In this study, gilaburu fruits were dried in a cabinet dryer at different temperatures (50°C, 60°C, and 70°C). The analyses of trans-resveratrol, water-soluble vitamins, organic acids, and phenolic compounds were made using the HPLC method, while total phenolic contents and antioxidant activity were spectrophotometric. As a result of drying of gilaburu fruit at 50°C, 6 °C, and 70°C, the highest component loss was observed at 70°C. Losses of 73.64% and 84.08%, respectively, were detected in the total phenolic substance and antioxidant capacity content of gilaburu fruit after drying at 70°C. While the trans-resveratrol content was 1.26±0.05 (g/100 g dry weight (DW)) in fresh fruit, it reduced to 0.31±0.03, 0.30±0.01 and 0.21±0.01 after drying at 50°C, 60°C and 7 °C, respectively. In terms of vitamins, the highest loss was seen in niacin. The contents of ascorbic acid, pyridoxine, niacin and thiamine contents of fresh gilaburu fruit decreased after drying at 50°C, 60°C and 70°C. In addition, drying kinetics of water-soluble vitamins, total phenolic contents, antioxidant activity, and trans-resveratrol were modeled. The Page model best described the drying behavior of fruits at 70°C, and the parabolic model at both 50°C and 60°C. Thermal degradation of water-soluble vitamins, total phenolic contents, antioxidant activity, and trans-resveratrol were fitted in the first-order kinetic model.

Introduction: Our study aimed to determine the impact of preoperative red blood cell distribution width on length of intensive care unit and hospital stays, and short- and long-term mortality in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. Materials and Method: This prospective cohort study included 414 patients aged 65 and older who presented with hip fractures between November 2021 and November 2022. Patients' demographic characteristics, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, Revised Cardiac Risk Index, comorbidities, and preoperative complete blood counts (hemoglobin, red blood cell distribution width, platelet count, etc.) were recorded at the preoperative visit. Length of intensive care unit and hospital stays were documented postoperatively. Patients were followed for one year after surgery in terms of mortality. Results: Patients with high red blood cell distribution width levels (=14.25%) were older, had more comorbidities, and had higher American Society of Anesthesiologists score and Revised Cardiac Risk Index scores (p<0.001). In the high red blood cell distribution width group, length of hospital stays was longer (p<0.001). There was no significant difference between red blood cell distribution width groups in terms of intensive care unit stay duration and readmissions (p=0.304 and p=0.664, respectively). According to the multivariate logistic regression analysis, an red blood cell distribution width of =14.25 was found to increase the risk of 30-day mortality by 4.7 times and 1-year mortality by 2.74 times. Conclusion: Red blood cell distribution width is a useful, practical, and cost-effective indicator of short- and long-term mortality in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Turkish Journal of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, established in 1972, is 50 years old now. The number of citations of the journal and the interest of national and international researchers are high. This success has been achieved by the editorial boards who have contributed to the journal since its establishment and the writers who have contributed to its development, and this success will continue to increase. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Cardiologists are the most frequently consulted specialists during pre-operative evaluations. However, unnecessary cardiology consultations (CC) can increase cardiologists' workload without impacting anaesthesia practice, resulting in delayed surgeries and additional financial burdens. We hypothesize that using Gupta during the preoperative period can reduce these adverse effects. Methods: This prospective study included patients scheduled for elective noncardiac, nonvascular surgeries who underwent pre-operative assessment. Patients who had no specific risk index used for preoperative cardiac risk evaluation were classified as Group I, and those evaluated using the Gupta scale were classified as Group II. The study compared preoperative CC, diagnostic tests, surgical delays, major adverse cardiac event (MACE), length of hospital stay and intensive care unit (ICU) stay, mortality, and costs. Results: A total of 898 patients were included in the study, with 487 in Group I and 411 in Group II. The Gupta group reduced the demand for preoperative CC (P<0.001) and preoperative non-invasive diagnostic testing (n = 107, 21.9% vs. n = 36, 8.75%). The time from the anaesthesiology outpatient clinic to surgery was 15 days in Group I and 14 days in Group II (P=0.132). The length of ICU stay was higher in Group I (P=0.019). MACE was 15 patients (3.08%) in Group I and 9 patients (2.19%) in Group II (P=0.076). The cost of patients in Group I was higher than that in Group II (P=0.019). Conclusion: Using Gupta in preoperative evaluation may reduce unnecessary preoperative resource usage, surgical delays, ICU hospitalization rates, additional costs, and mortality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: This prospective randomized study compared 2 different methods for ProsealTM Laryngeal Mask Airway (PLMA) fixation. Methods: Patients scheduled for ureterorenoscopic lithotripsy surgery in the lithotomy position were included in the study. General anaesthesia with PLMA was administered to the patients. To achieve PLMA fixation, patients were randomly assigned to either adjustable elastic band (Group I) or adhesive tape fixation (Group II). Fiberoptic bronchoscope (FOB) evaluation and glottic image grading (grade 1-4) and lip margin distances of PLMA (M1 and M2) were evaluated before and after the surgical procedure. Results: We enrolled 116 patients. Surgery of 7 patients was postponed. PLMA dislocated in 2 patients in group II during positioning. For another patient who used adhesive tape in Group II, it was removed because it could not adhere to properly, and a new sticking plaster was used. The study was completed with 106 patients. In FOB evaluation, the number of patients with optimal FOB grade (FOB grade 1) after PLMA was inserted and fixed was more in Group I than in Group II (P = 0.01). FOB evaluation was repeated at the end of the operation, and the number of patients with the worst FOB grade (FOB grade 4) was 0 (0%) and 11 (10.5%) in Groups I and II, respectively. PLMA displaced more than 1 cm in 10 (18.9%) patients in Group I and in 30 patients (56.6%) in Group II. Conclusion: The adjustable elastic band method is simple, easy, and convenient and can be used in any surgical procedure for PLMA fixation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on clinical practice and education of anaesthesiology and reanimation residents in Turkey. Methods: A 33-question web-based survey was sent to anaesthesiology and reanimation residents in Turkey. Residents were asked about their clinical practice and education before and during the pandemic and personal perspectives on working conditions and training. Results: A total of 223 residents participated. Median working time in the intensive care unit of 2.5 months/year before the pandemic increased to 6 months/year during the pandemic (P < .001). Median working time in the operating room of 9 months/year decreased to 6 months/year (P < .001). The time working in the algology and anaesthesiology outpatient clinic decreased significantly (both P < .001). Neuraxial and peripheral nerve block practices decreased (P = .002 and P = .023, respectively). The number of night shifts per month increased (P < .001). While the average number of beds in intensive care units was 14, it increased to 19.5 beds (P < .001). The education time for lecture and clinical case discussion decreased (P < .001), but medical meeting attendance did not change (P = .174). Eighty-seven percent of the residents reported that night shifts were very intense and intense during the pandemic. For 87.3% of the respondents, the workload increased, and 71.6% of the respondents reported a decrease in theoretical education and 66.7% in practical training. Sixty-three percent of last year residents reported that they were negatively and very negatively affected in making the thesis. Conclusion: The pandemic had a negative impact on anaesthesiology and reanimation residency training programs in Turkey. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The goal of this study was to identify potential predictors of intensive care unit (ICU) expenses in geriatric patients after hip fracture surgery. The research focused to investigate patient-related characteristics and fracture status markers that contribute to increased ICU and overall costs in geriatric hip fracture surgical patients. Materials and Method: A retrospective review of patients who had hip fracture surgery and required intensive care was performed between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021. Patient variables were collected via hospital information management system including demographics, co-morbidities, length of stay in ICU and hospital, AO/OTA fracture classification and APACHE score. Hospital Invoice Service provided total and daily intensive care treatment charges and costs. The Spearman correlation coefficient was used to show the relationship between some variables and multiple linear regression analysis was used to evaluate the variables that impact the cost. Results: Intensive care unit expenses constituted 18.92% of the entire cost (1252.46±282.838 TL). APACHE score, Age-adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index (ACCI), ICU length of stay and hospital length of stay was found statistically significant correlation with ICU expenses (p<0.05). Regression analysis revealed statistically significance with length of hospital stay, fracture score, ASA, APACHE and ACCI (p=0.000) (r2=0.236). When evaluated in a linear regression model, APACHE score (p=0.000), ACCI (p=0.027), and hospital length of stay (p=0.001) were the only statistically significant predictors. Conclusion: The present study found out that length of hospital stay, APACHE and ACCI can be used as cost drivers that help to predict cost of intensive care for geriatric hip fract [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The aim of this review article is to reveal the crucial patterns which can be very useful to write articles and academic pieces of writing in English for the non - native language users who mostly work in the medical fields. The patterns are presented in tables according to their functional roles accompanied by general examples in the field of medicine to enhance meaning. It should be noted that the examples have general topics which can be applied effectively to the written works by medical professionals. As far as we are concerned the patterns acquainted here will increase the ability to write with an accepted flow and rhythm in scientific settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: In 2023, due to two earthquakes with high destructive power, over 46000 people died and a very high number of injured people admitted to the hospitals in Türkiye. Especially child victims were mostly transferred to our hospital from the disaster regions.Thus hours after the two earthquakes, we performed anesthesia. The purpose of this study is to represent our anesthetic and analgesic managements of children victims of the earthquake aged between 10 days- and 18- years old children who underwent several consecutive surgeries. Material and Method: This current study was analyzed retrospectively using the medical data of all pediatric patients operated in the pediatric anesthesia department's operating rooms of our hospital. Demographic data, surgical procedures, anesthesia and analgesia methods, consecutive surgical practices, intensive care needs, presence of crush syndrome and acute renal failure, applied hemodialysis, mortality and morbidity of pediatric patients were reviewed. Results and Discussion: It was determined that a total of 216 surgical procedures were performed in 78 children. Anesthesia and clinical followups of a total of 78 pediatric patients who were operated in our hospital due to two earthquakes were analyzed. Surgeries of the children started on the 2nd day of the earthquakes and continued until the first month with gradually decreasing number. The most commonly performed surgeries are orthopedic surgeries such as fasciotomy for compartment syndrome, multiple fractures and limb amputations at different levels. In this process, patients who were included in the hemodialysis program also underwent consecutive surgical procedures. Demographical data, operations performed, analgesic managements, laboratory results and presence of crush syndrome are shown in the table. Conclusion: In such massive disasters, anesthesia and analgesia practices are challenging especially in children, who are the most affected group. It would be appropriate to follow-up and treat these children who need repetitive surgery and anesthesia in fully equipped and multidisciplinary hospitals as soon as possible. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Phantom pain is a common condition that occurs after both upper and lower extremity amputations. The most common causes of amputation in the pediatric population are trauma, cancer, and congenital amputations. For trauma-related amputations, recorded prevalence of phantom pain is 12% and 83%. We aimed to present the frequency of phantom pain in patients hospitalized in our hospital after Pazarcık earthquake due to amputation. Material and Methods: Children aged 0-18 years with extremity amputations due to trauma followed in Ankara Etlik City Hospital after Pazarcık earthquake were included in the study. Data were obtained from the patient files and hospital records. All patients were evaluated daily for Phantom sensation or Phantom pain in a standardized fashion. The severity, time and character of the pain were questioned in patients with Phantom pain. Results and Discussion: Nineteen patients with traumatic amputation were included in the study. Demographic values and amputation sites are shown in Table I and II. In the follow-up of the patients at the end of one month; Phantom sensation and Phantom pain was detected in 16 (88.9%) and 11 (61.1%) patients respectively (Table III). The lower extremity rate in traumatic amputations has been reported to be 80-85% in the literature, as in our results. Wilkins et al found the incidence of Phantom pain to be 48.5% in children aged 8-18 who underwent traumatic amputation. However, we found a higher incidence (61.1%) in our patients. This high incidence may be due to the fact that we started to follow patients immediately after they were admitted to the hospital. Conclusion: Phantom sensation and Phantom pain are seen with considerable frequency after traumatic amputation in children. It may be valuable to evaluate the treatment plan in the early period and to improve the quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Scientific researches are studies that should be systematically planned before performing them. In this review, classification and description of scientific studies, planning stage randomisation and bias are explained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether serum levels of intestinal type fatty acid binding protein (I-FABP) are related to intestinal ischemia in patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery. Methods: The study was planned as prospective, observational. Elective coronary artery bypass candidate patients between ages of 50 and 70 were consecutively included in the study. Thirty-five patients scheduled for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) were identified as the CPB group and 16 patients not scheduled for CPB were identified as the off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery (OPCAB) group. The variables between and within the groups were analyzed with Student's t, Mann-Whitney U, Friedman and Wilcoxon tests respectively. Results: In both CPB and OPCAB groups, I-FABP level at the end of the operation was significantly higher than that noted at the beginning of the operation (p<0.005). In the CPB group, there was a significant drop in I-FABP from the end of the operation to each of the postoperative time points (12th hour and 24th hour) (respectively p<0.001, p<0.001). In the OPCAB group, the I-FABP levels at both postoperative time points were lower than that at the end of the operation (p<0.001), and the level at 24-hour post-surgery was significantly lower than at both the end-of-operation I-FABP value (p<0.001) and the 12-hour post-surgery I-FABP value. Conclusion: Since we have not observed any intestinal ischemia through our research, slight changes of I-FABP measurements make us believe that I-FABP would be a valuable way to monitor for intestinal ischemia in patients who undergo cardiac surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Turkish Journal of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, established in 1972, is 50 years old now. The number of citations of the journal and the interest of national and international researchers are high. This success has been achieved by the editorial boards who have contributed to the journal since its establishment and the writers who have contributed to its development, and this success will continue to increase., Competing Interests: Declaration of Interests: The authors have no conflict of interest to declare., (©Copyright 2024 by the Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association / Turkish Journal of Anaesthesiology & Reanimation is published by Galenos Publishing House.)

Objective: This prospective randomized study compared 2 different methods for Proseal TM Laryngeal Mask Airway (PLMA) fixation., Methods: Patients scheduled for ureterorenoscopic lithotripsy surgery in the lithotomy position were included in the study. General anaesthesia with PLMA was administered to the patients. To achieve PLMA fixation, patients were randomly assigned to either adjustable elastic band (Group I) or adhesive tape fixation (Group II). Fiberoptic bronchoscope (FOB) evaluation and glottic image grading (grade 1-4) and lip margin distances of PLMA (M1 and M2) were evaluated before and after the surgical procedure., Results: We enrolled 116 patients. Surgery of 7 patients was postponed. PLMA dislocated in 2 patients in group II during positioning. For another patient who used adhesive tape in Group II, it was removed because it could not adhere to properly, and a new sticking plaster was used. The study was completed with 106 patients. In FOB evaluation, the number of patients with optimal FOB grade (FOB grade 1) after PLMA was inserted and fixed was more in Group I than in Group II ( P = 0.01). FOB evaluation was repeated at the end of the operation, and the number of patients with the worst FOB grade (FOB grade 4) was 0 (0%) and 11 (10.5%) in Groups I and II, respectively. PLMA displaced more than 1 cm in 10 (18.9%) patients in Group I and in 30 patients (56.6%) in Group II., Conclusion: The adjustable elastic band method is simple, easy, and convenient and can be used in any surgical procedure for PLMA fixation.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on clinical practice and education of anaesthesiology and reanimation residents in Turkey., Methods: A 33-question web-based survey was sent to anaesthesiology and reanimation residents in Turkey. Residents were asked about their clinical practice and education before and during the pandemic and personal perspectives on working conditions and training., Results: A total of 223 residents participated. Median working time in the intensive care unit of 2.5 months/year before the pandemic increased to 6 months/year during the pandemic (P < .001). Median working time in the operating room of 9 months/year decreased to 6 months/year (P < .001). The time working in the algology and anaesthesiology outpatient clinic decreased significantly (both P < .001). Neuraxial and peripheral nerve block practices decreased (P = .002 and P = .023, respectively). The number of night shifts per month increased (P < .001). While the average number of beds in intensive care units was 14, it increased to 19.5 beds (P < .001). The education time for lecture and clinical case discussion decreased (P < .001), but medical meeting attendance did not change (P = .174). Eighty-seven percent of the residents reported that night shifts were very intense and intense during the pandemic. For 87.3% of the respondents, the workload increased, and 71.6% of the respondents reported a decrease in theoretical education and 66.7% in practical training. Sixty-three percent of last year residents reported that they were negatively and very negatively affected in making the thesis., Conclusion: The pandemic had a negative impact on anaesthesiology and reanimation residency training programs in Turkey.

Objective: Pain from rocuronium injection is observed in 50%-80 % of patients. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of pretreatment with paracetamol and lidocaine in preventing pain-induced withdrawal caused by the intravenous injection of rocuronium during the induction of general anaesthesia in paediatric patients., Methods: Ninety children were randomized into two groups using a simple drawing from the box method: a paracetamol group (Group P, n=45) and a lidocaine group (Group L, n=45). After anaesthesia induction, venous occlusion was applied by a paediatric cuff inflated to a pressure of 75 mmHg and by 50 mg paracetamol and 0.5 mg kg(-1) lidocaine was injected in Groups P and L, respectively. Venous occlusion was then released, followed by rocuronium injection (0.6 mg kg(-1)). Withdrawal was evaluated using a 4-point scale (1, no response; 2, movement at the wrist only; 3, movement/withdrawal involving arm only (elbow/shoulder) and 4, generalized response, movement/withdrawal in more than one extremity)., Results: The incidence of withdrawal movement was 42% and 26% in the Groups P and L, respectively (p=0.120). Although no significant differences were noted in the number of patients who had no withdrawal movement and mild withdrawal movement in Groups P and L, compared with Group L, the incidences of moderate withdrawal movement were significantly higher in Group P (p<0.05). No patient in either group revealed generalized movement., Conclusion: Using a venous occlusion technique, pretreatment with 50 mg paracetamol can prevent withdrawal movement caused by rocuronium injection in children but is not as effective as lidocaine to prevent moderate withdrawal movement.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of gabapentin premedication on postoperative 24th hour total analgesic consumption and the incidence of emergence agitation after sevoflurane based anesthesia in pediatric patients undergoingtonsillectomyandadenoidectomy., Methods: 46 healthy, ASA class I or II, aged 3-12 year old children were included into the study. The patients were randomly assigned to one of the control (Group C) or gabapentin group (Group G) consisting of 23 patients in each. Group C received 10 ml of saline, Group G received gabapentin 15 mg.kg-1 dissolved in 10 ml of saline orally 30 min. before the induction of anesthesia. After anesthesia induction with 8% sevoflurane in 50% O2-N2O. General anesthesia was maintained with 1 MAC sevoflurane in 50% O2-N2O. Emergence agitation was assessed with a 5 point scale and recorded every 10 min. of first 30 min. of the postoperative period. Parents were contacted 24 hours after the surgery to evaluate pain, total analgesic consumption, parent satisfactionandanysideeffect., Results: Agitation scores were significantly lower in group G compared to group C in the postoperative 20th and 30th minutes (p<0.01, 0.05 respectively). Total analgesic requirement in postoperative 24 hour was significantly lower in group G (p<0.01). Satisfaction scores of parents was also higher in group G (p<0.05)., Conclusion: Gabapentin premedication decreases postoperative 24th hour analgesic consumption and attenuates emergence agitation after sevoflurane anesthesia.