To date, no study has evaluated the effect of patient transfer methods from supine to prone position in the operating room, on atlantoaxial cervical spine motion.
Methods. A global instability was surgically created at the C1-C2 level in 4 fresh cadavers. Two transfer protocols were tested
on each cadaver. The log-roll technique entailed performing a standard 180 log-roll rotation of the supine patient from a stretcher to the prone position onto the operating room Jackson table (OSI, Union City, CA). The “”Jackson technique”" involved sliding the supine patient to the Jackson table, securing them to the table, and then rotating them into a prone position. An electromagnetic tracking device registered motion between the C1 and C2 vertebral segments. Three different head holding devices (Mayfield, Prone view, and blue foam pillow) were also compared YM155 chemical structure for their ability to restrict C1-C2 motion. Six motion parameters were tracked. Repeated measures statistical analysis was performed to evaluate angular and translational EPZ5676 concentration motion.
Results. For 6 of 6 measures of angulation and translation, manual log-roll prone positioning generated significantly more C1-C2 motion than the Jackson table turning technique. Out of 6 motion parameters, 5 were statistically significant (P < 0.001-0.005). There was minimal difference in C1-C2
motion generated when comparing all 3 head holding devices.
Conclusion. The data demonstrate that manual log-roll technique generated significantly more C1-C2 motion compared to the Jackson table technique. Choice of headrest has a minimal effect on the amount of motion generated GDC-0068 supplier during patient transfer, except that the Mayfield device demonstrates a slight trend toward increased C1-C2 motion.”
“Background: Treatment with antiplatelet drugs (APD) and vitamin K antagonists (VKA) can be a challenge during the management of dermatosurgical interventions.
Methods:
We performed a cross-sectional study on the perioperative management of APD and VKA in dermatological private practices and clinics in Germany, using anonymized, standardized questionnaires.
Results: 233 responses were evaluated (response rate 37 %). Skin biopsies are performed in 82.7 % of offices and in 90.8 % of clinics despite treatment with VKA. Small excisions are done in 62.5 % of offices and 76.9 % of clinics during treatment with VKA, for large excision this applies to 11.9 % of offices and 33.8 % of clinics. Low-dose treatment with APD (<= 100 mg) does not hinder 80.4 % of private practices and 89.2 % of clinics to perform small excisions as well as 36.3 % and 53.8 %, respectively, to perform large excisions. Of private practitioners 67.3 % and 83.1 % of clinic-based dermato-surgeons do not consider high-dose APD a contraindication for small excisions, and 25.0 % and 41.5 %, respectively, for large excisions. Most frequently switching to heparin is performed 6-8 days prior to surgery and switching back 0-2 days after surgery.