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n the traditional protocol. Results were robust with thresholds occurring outside published ranges. Bariatric surgery is a viable, cost-effective preoperative strategy in obese patients considering elective PLDF for DS.Level of Evidence 3.
Cross-sectional study.

To analyze the feasibility of anterior spinal access to the vascular corridor at the L5-S1 junction, by evaluating three crucial anatomical landmarks. This provides a framework for risk-stratification for the clinician during preoperative evaluation.

The anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) offers many advantages for fusion at the L5-S1 junction. However, the variant iliac vasculature may preclude safe anterior access.

Five hundred magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images of the L5-S1 level were identified, with 379 meeting inclusion criteria. We graded the anterior access into three grades, namely, easy, advanced, or difficult by looking at three important anatomical landmarks-the vascular corridor (narrow if ≤25 mm, medium if 25-35 mm [inclusive], and wide if >35 mm), the left common iliac vein (LCIV) location (grades A-D based on the relative position of the LCIV to the L5-S1 disc space), and the presence or absence of a fat plane.

Our results showed that 43.27% of theconsider an alternative approach to L5-S1.Level of Evidence 3.
A retrospective observational study.

To clarify the exceptional conditions for a favorable neurological recovery after laminoplasty (LMP) for cervical myelopathy caused by K-line (-) ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL).

The K-line-based classification of cervical OPLL was developed to predict insufficient neurological recovery after LMP. For patients with K-line (-) OPLL, LMP generally yields the least improvement because of inadequate decompression of the spinal cord; however, there are some exceptional cases wherein LMP promotes favorable neurological recoveries.

We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 106 consecutive patients who underwent LMP for cervical OPLL to determine the demographic data, radiographic findings, and neurological recoveries of the patients as assessed preoperatively and 2 years postoperatively by their Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) scores. The factors associated with favorable outcomes after LMP in patients with K-line (-) were then inor patients with K-line (-) OPLL, a favorable neurological recovery can be expected after LMP in cases in which the OPLL is in the upper cervical spine or the K-line changes to (+) in the neck-extended position. This means that K-line-based predictions of surgical outcomes after LMP should be indicated for patients with OPLL in the middle and lower cervical spine with limited extension mobility.Level of Evidence 4.
The anatomical relationship of the extrapedicular approach with the spinal nerve and its branches was researched in cadavers. Three types of extrapedicular paths were simulated puncture inside the medial branch (MB), puncture outside the MB, and puncture outside the lateral branch (LB). At L1-L3, puncture outside the LB could avoid damage to these nerves.
The anatomical relationship of the extrapedicular approach with the spinal nerve and its branches was researched in cadavers. Three types of extrapedicular paths were simulated puncture inside the medial branch (MB), puncture outside the MB, and puncture outside the lateral branch (LB). At L1-L3, puncture outside the LB could avoid damage to these nerves.
Retrospective review of prospectively collected data.

To determine if the addition of L5-S1 interbody support in long fusion deformity constructs is associated with superior long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes. To compare the 5-year clinical and radiographic outcomes and complications between long fusion constructs with L5-S1 interbody support versus posterolateral fusion (PLF) alone.

Cadaveric biomechanical studies have suggested that an interbody fusion at L5-S1 is beneficial in long fusion constructs with sacropelvic fixation. However, there is limited data reflecting the superiority of interbody support augmentation in optimizing arthrodesis and deformity correction relative to PLF alone.

Eighty-eight consecutive adults with spinal deformity who underwent at minimum T11-pelvis posterior pedicle screw instrumentation with 5-year follow-up were included. Two cohorts were compared based on technique used at the lumbosacral junction (L5-S1) (A) no interbody (PLF; n = 23), or (B) interbody sup deformity patients undergoing spinal arthrodesis to the pelvis.Level of Evidence 3.
Chemical-biological-radiological-nuclear-explosive (CBRNe) are complex events. Decontamination is mandatory to avoid harm and contain hazardous materials, but can delay care. Therefore, the stabilization of patients in the warm zone seems reasonable, but research is limited. Moreover, subjects involved in biological events are considered infectious even after decontamination and need to be managed while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), as seen with Ebola and COVID-19 pandemic. With this simulation mannequin trial, we assessed the impact of CBRNe PPE on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and combat casualty care procedures.

We compared procedures performed by emergency medicine and anesthesiology senior residents, randomized in 2 groups (CBRNe PPE vs. no PPE). Chest compression (CC) depth was defined as the primary outcome. Time to completion was calculated for the following tourniquet application; tension pneumothorax needle decompression; peripheral venous access (PVA) and intraosseous access posi wearing PPE without impacting quality, whereas other tasks requiring higher dexterity can be significantly impaired by PPE.Trial Registration Number NCT04367454, April 29, 2020 (retrospectively registered).
Current debriefing approaches and faculty development strategies for simulation educators differ around the world. We aim to describe the status of current debriefing practice and faculty development for simulation educators in this study.

We distributed a paper-based survey during 2 international conferences to obtain data from active International Network for Simulation-based Pediatric Innovation, Research and Education members. The survey was tested to ensure content validity and consisted of the following 3 constructs demographic characteristics, current debriefing practice, and issues related to faculty development.

One hundred nine of 114 participants (96%) completed the survey. Debriefing practice differs in terms of timing, duration, framework, and conversational framework. Most debriefings were less than 30 minutes (93/109, 85%), with many educators not using objective data during debriefing (47/109, 43%). Three- or 4-phase debriefing frameworks were used most commonly (66/109, 61%). Most partild work on addressing barriers and optimizing faculty development plans to meet the needs of their educators.
Difficult intravenous (IV) access (DIVA) is frequently encountered in the hospital setting. Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV catheter (USGPIV) insertion has emerged as an effective procedure to establish access in patients with DIVA. Despite the increased use of USGPIV, little is known about the optimal training paradigms for bedside nurses. Therefore, we developed and evaluated a novel, sustainable, USGPIV simulation-based mastery learning (SBML) curriculum for nurses.

This is a prospective cohort study of an USGPIV SBML training program for bedside nurses over a 12-month period. We evaluated skills and self-confidence before and after training and measured the proportion of the nurses achieving independent, proctor, and instructor status. Procedure logs and surveys were used to explore the nurse experience and utilization of USGPIV on real patients with DIVA 3 months after the intervention.

Two hundred thirty-eight nurses enrolled in the study. The USGPIV skill checklist scores increased from median of 6.0 [interquartile range = 4.0-9.0 (pretest) to 29.0, interquartile range = 28-30 (posttest), P < 0.001]. The USGPIV confidence improved from before (mean = 2.32, SD = 1.17) to after (mean = 3.85, SD = 0.73, P < 0.001) training (5-point Likert scale). Sixty-two percent of the nurses enrolled achieved independent status, 47.5% became proctors, and 11.3% course trainers. At 3-month posttraining, the nurses had attempted a mean of 35.6 USGPIV insertions with an 89.5% success rate.

This novel USGPIV SBML curriculum improves nurses' insertion skills, self-confidence, and progresses patient care through USGPIV insertions on hospitalized patients with DIVA.
This novel USGPIV SBML curriculum improves nurses' insertion skills, self-confidence, and progresses patient care through USGPIV insertions on hospitalized patients with DIVA.
We aimed to assess the learning effects of novice transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) simulator training and to identify gaps in existing studies. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the learning effects of novice TEE training with versus without simulators, searching published articles and proceedings in 6 major databases in June 2019. We included 9 RCTs (268 participants). Compared with nonsimulator training, TEE simulator training resulted in higher skill and knowledge posttraining test scores with large effect sizes (standardized mean difference = 0.81 for skill, 1.61 for knowledge; low-certainty evidence) and higher training satisfaction with a small effect size (standardized mean difference = 0.36; very low-certainty evidence). No RCTs reported training budget or patient outcomes. Additional well-designed studies with low risk of bias and large sample sizes are needed to provide reliable and robust findings and develop more effective T findings and develop more effective TEE simulation-based training curricula.
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread rapidly worldwide, causing a severe outbreak. Because the disease is easily transmitted, face masks are a vital tool to slow the spread. The aim of this study is to investigate the impacts of face mask use on standard automated perimetry (SAP) results in glaucoma patients.

All follow-up glaucoma patients who underwent SAP between May and October 2020 were enrolled in this study. In patients with low test reliability and/or visual field changes, SAP was repeated after repositioning and taping patients' face masks.

A total of 127 patients (59 female and 68 male) with a mean age of 59.8±10.3 years were included in the study. While 101 patients (79.5%) wore surgical face masks, 26 patients (20.5%) wore cloth face masks. Low SAP reliability appeared in 23 patients (18.1%), and inferior visual field defects were present in 3 patients (2.4%). The main effects of poorly fitting face masks on SAP reliability were increased fixation losses and false-positive errors (for both, P=0.001). Low SAP reliability was significantly higher in patients wearing cloth face masks than in those wearing surgical face masks (47.8% vs. 9.9%; P=0.0001). The face mask-related fogging of eyeglasses before SAP is a strong predictor of fogging of the trial lenses-related low SAP reliability (odds ratio 27, 95% confidence interval 5.48-132.92, P=0.0001). In all repeated SAPs, the patients' reliability parameters improved, and inferior visual field artifacts disappeared.

Unsuitable face masks can cause either visual field artifacts, which may be interpreted as glaucoma progression or low test reliability. Taping the face masks' upper edges is an effective technique to prevent visual field artifacts and obtain good test reliability.
Unsuitable face masks can cause either visual field artifacts, which may be interpreted as glaucoma progression or low test reliability. Guadecitabine Taping the face masks' upper edges is an effective technique to prevent visual field artifacts and obtain good test reliability.
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