Comparison of blind intubation with different supraglottic airway devices by inexperienced physicians in several airway scenarios: a manikin study.

Endotracheal intubation is the gold standard for airway management. Supraglottic airway devices (SADs) are useful in airway abnormalities. SAD blind intubation enables airway management with better ventilation and a reduced risk of gastric content aspiration. The aim was to compare various SADs in blind intubation performed by inexperienced physicians in several pediatric airway scenarios. One hundred sixteen physicians with no previous experience with SAD performed blind endotracheal intubations with (1) iGEL, (2) Air-Q intubating laryngeal airway, and (3) Ambu AuraGain disposable laryngeal mask in a pediatric manikin in three airway scenarios: (A) normal airway without chest compressions, (B) normal airway with continuous chest compressions with the CORPULS CPR system, and (C) difficult airway with continuous chest compressions with the CORPULS CPR system. Intubation tube with 5.0 internal diameter was used for all blind intubation attempts. First intubation success rate, median time to SAD placement, time to endotracheal intubation with SAD, and ease to perform the intubation were investigated in this study. All these parameters were better or non-inferior for iGEL in all investigated scenarios.Conclusion: Our manikin study demonstrated that iGEL was the most effective device for blind intubation by inexperienced physicians in different pediatric airway scenarios. What is Known: • For pediatric resuscitation, bag-mask ventilation is the first-line method for airway control and ventilation. • Endotracheal intubation is considered by many scientific societies the gold standard for airway management. • Supraglottic airway devices are particularly useful when bag-mask ventilation is difficult or impossible but can be also used for blind intubation. What is New: • The iGEL laryngeal mask turns out the most effective device for blind intubation by inexperienced physicians in different pediatric airway scenarios. • It may be a reasonable first emergency blind intubation technique for inexperienced physicians in pediatric patients in normal airway with and without continuous chest compressions, as well as in difficult airway with continuous chest compressions.

The influence of obesity on the safety of laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a retrospective analysis.

Introduction: The increasing prevalence of obesity worldwide has raised concerns about its impact on surgical outcomes across various procedures. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), a common surgical intervention for benign gallbladder disease, is no exception. The relationship between obesity and LC outcomes remains complex and merits further investigation. Aim: This retrospective study aimed to assess the influence of obesity on the safety and surgical outcomes of LC. Material and methods: Patients were divided into 2 groups: those with obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m²) and non-obese controls (BMI < 30 kg/m²). Baseline characteristics, operative duration, hospitalization length, and post-operative complications, categorized by the Clavien-Dindo classification, were evaluated. Results: Among 116 patients with obesity and 176 non-obese controls, differences in age and gender were noted but were not clinically significant. Operative time was longer in the group with obesity. Hospitalization length and adverse event occurrence did not differ significantly. Importantly, post-operative complications showed no substantial differences between the groups, suggesting that obesity may not significantly increase the complication risk in this population. Conclusions: Obesity may not substantially elevate the risk of adverse events or severe complications following LC in this patient population. Careful patient selection, preoperative evaluation, and surgical technique remain crucial. Further research in larger, diverse populations is needed to validate these findings.

Influence of staple line reinforcement on the occurrence of bleeding complications following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a retrospective analysis.

Introduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has gained prominence as a therapeutic option for obesity and metabolic diseases. The choice of staple line reinforcement technique in LSG remains a subject of debate, particularly concerning postoperative bleeding complications. Aim: The aim of this retrospective analysis is to assess the influence of different staple line reinforcement techniques on the occurrence of bleeding complications LSG. Material and methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients undergoing LSG between September 2021 and April 2023 at our institution. Patients were stratified into two groups based on the staple line reinforcement method: continuous suturing (n = 53) and clipping (n = 28). Surgical outcomes, including operative time, length of hospital stay, and bleeding complications, were assessed. Complications were classified using the Clavien-Dindo classification. Results: Continuous suturing was associated with a significantly longer operative time (88.15 min vs. 74.64 min, p < 0.05) but a similar length of hospital stay. Notably, no bleeding complications occurred in the continuous suturing group, while the clipping group experienced postoperative bleeding in 7.14% of cases (p < 0.05). Continuous suturing exhibited a slightly higher incidence of minor complications classified as Class I in the Clavien-Dindo classification (7.55% vs. 0%). Conclusions: This retrospective analysis suggests that continuous suturing may provide enhanced hemostasis along the staple line, reducing the risk of postoperative bleeding compared to clipping. Despite the longer operative time and a slightly higher rate of minor complications, the clinical significance of these findings should be considered within the context of individual patient risk profiles.

Application of Artificial Intelligence in Screening for Adverse Perinatal Outcomes-A Systematic Review.

(1) Background: AI-based solutions could become crucial for the prediction of pregnancy disorders and complications. This study investigated the evidence for applying artificial intelligence methods in obstetric pregnancy risk assessment and adverse pregnancy outcome prediction. (2) Methods: Authors screened the following databases: Pubmed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and Google Scholar. This study included all the evaluative studies comparing artificial intelligence methods in predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes. The PROSPERO ID number is CRD42020178944, and the study protocol was published before this publication. (3) Results: AI application was found in nine groups: general pregnancy risk assessment, prenatal diagnosis, pregnancy hypertension disorders, fetal growth, stillbirth, gestational diabetes, preterm deliveries, delivery route, and others. According to this systematic review, the best artificial intelligence application for assessing medical conditions is ANN methods. The average accuracy of ANN methods was established to be around 80-90%. (4) Conclusions: The application of AI methods as a digital software can help medical practitioners in their everyday practice during pregnancy risk assessment. Based on published studies, models that used ANN methods could be applied in APO prediction. Nevertheless, further studies could identify new methods with an even better prediction potential.