106 research outputs found
Comparison of the efficacy of four drug combinations for immobilization of wild pigs
Field immobilization of native or invasive wild pigs (Sus scrofa) is challenging. Drug combinations commonly used often result in unsatisfactory immobilization, poor recovery, and adverse side effects, leading to unsafe handling conditions for both animals and humans. We compared four chemical immobilization combinations, medetomidineâmidazolamâbutorphanol (MMB), butorphanolâazaperoneâmedetomidine (BAMâą), nalbuphineâmedetomidineâazaperone (NalMed-A), and tiletamineâ zolazepamâxylazine (TZX), to determine which drug combinations might provide better chemical immobilization of wild pigs. We achieved adequate immobilization with no post-recovery morbidity withMMB. Adequate immobilization was achieved with BAMâą; however, we observed post-recovery morbidity. Both MMB and BAMâą produced more optimal results relative to body temperature, recovery, and post-recovery morbidity and mortality compared to TZX. Adequate immobilization was not achieved with NalMed-A. Of the four drug combinations examined, we conclude that MMB performed most optimally for immobilization and recovery of wild pigs
Is the use of videotape recording superior to verbal feedback alone in the teaching of clinical skills?
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In recent times, medical schools have committed to developing good communication and history taking skills in students. However, there remains an unresolved question as to which constitutes the best educational method. Our study aims to investigate whether the use of videotape recording is superior to verbal feedback alone in the teaching of clinical skills and the role of student self-assessment on history taking and communication skills.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A randomized controlled trial was designed. The study was conducted with 52 of the Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine second year students. All students' performances of communication and history taking skills were assessed twice. Between these assessments, the study group had received both verbal and visual feedback by watching their video recordings on patient interview; the control group received only verbal feedback from the teacher.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Although the self-assessment of the students did not change significantly, assessors' ratings increased significantly for videotaped interviews at the second time.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Feedback based on videotaped interviews is superior to the feedback given solely based on the observation of assessors.</p
InfusĂŁo contĂnua intravenosa de midazolam isolado ou associado ao fentanil para realização de endoscopia em suĂnos
Cocktail sedation containing propofol versus conventional sedation for ERCP: a prospective, randomized controlled study
Comparison between the recovery time of alfentanil and fentanyl in balanced propofol sedation for gastrointestinal and colonoscopy: a prospective, randomized study
Which Behavioral, Emotional and School Problems in Middle-Childhood Predict Early Sexual Behavior?
Improved Strategies for Handling Entire Sounders of Wild Pigs
As wild pigs (Sus scrofa) expand throughout North America researchers are increasingly being tasked with trapping and marking entire sounders (family groups) to attach monitoring devices or other identifying markers to gather knowledge to inform management. Capture and marking procedures can be challenging, dangerous for both researchers and animals, and time consuming, particularly when handling sounders. We developed an integrated pigâhandling system to efficiently sort, weigh, chemically immobilize, and mark multiple wild pigs simultaneously in a controlled manner. To assess the functionality of the system, we evaluated 18 capture events in Texas, USA, from January 2018 to March 2019, where we marked 221 pigs of varied age classes and group sizes (2â19 animals). Using the pigâhandling system, we chemically immobilized 51 large (41â101 kg) pigs and manually restrained 170 smaller (\u3c45 kg) pigs with injury rates below 4%. Average handling times for large pigs was 71.9 (SD = 25.7) min and \u3c1 min for smaller ones. We released sounders intact and routinely recorded them together on motionâactivated cameras. Incorporating a handling system into wild pig research and management is encouraged to facilitate safe handling procedures for both pigs and handlers
Resilience in Children Undergoing Stem Cell Transplantation: Results of a Complementary Intervention Trial
Emotional Expression and Socially Modulated Emotive Communication in Children with Traumatic Brain Injury â CORRIGENDUM
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