Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410142
Necrotizing Fasciitis: Analysis of the Clinical, Microbiological Pattern, and Factors Associated with Mortality
Hamza Assad Shirah, Ibraheem Abdulaziz Zabeery, Osama Abdulqader Sogair, Ahmed Medawi Alahmari and Waal Nafa Aljabri
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: June 30, 2022
Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening rapidly progressing bacterial infection associated with necrotic changes of the superficial fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and the deep fascia. It is a surgical emergency requiring a high suspicion, early diagnosis, and early treatment. We aim to analyze the clinical and microbiological pattern of necrotizing fasciitis and to determine factors associated with mortality....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410141
Role of Briefing and Debriefing in Running Surgical Ward Round Effectively: A Prospective Observational Study
Muhamamd S Sajid, FRCS, Shehram Shafique, BSc, Ahmed M Malik, MRCS, Christi Swaminathan, FRCS, Parv Sains, FRCS and Krishna K Singh, FRCS
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: June 15, 2022
A surgical ward round (SWR) is a review of all inpatients admitted electively for investigation or an operation or acute surgical admissions. This diverse and complex cohort of surgical patients can pose significant diagnostic and management challenges and therefore, their adequate review during SWR can undoubtedly improve safety of the patients....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410140
Protection Status of Healthcare Professionals Working in the Operating Room from Surgical Smoke
Ikbal Cavdar, PhD, MSc, RN, Yasemin Ozhanli, PhD, MSc, RN, Ahmet Karaman, PhD, MSc, RN, Ayfer Ozbas, PhD, MSc, RN, Cagla Dastan, MSc, RN and Ertugrul Goksoy, MD
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: May 31, 2022
Despite knowledge of the dangerous components of surgical smoke and evidence-based practices to control surgical smoke, healthcare professionals continue to be exposed to surgical smoke. It is critical to determine the possible damages of surgical smoke during the operation and to minimize these damages....
