Konya City Hospital

This study looked at whether a blood test measuring 'reticulated platelet fraction' can help diagnose ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in ICU patients. Researchers took blood samples from 41 adults on ventilators for more than 48 hours who developed VAP. They analyzed whethe…

This study tested three different fluids used during shock wave treatment for kidney stones: plain water, normal saline, and saltier water. The goal was to see which fluid breaks stones best with the least pain and skin problems. 294 adults with kidney stones took part.

This study tested two different nerve blocks to see which helps people recover better after nose reshaping surgery (septorhinoplasty). 89 adults received either a sphenopalatine ganglion block or an infraorbital nerve block during surgery. Researchers measured pain, nausea, and o…

This study looked at whether giving ketamine during heart surgery can lower inflammation and pain afterward. 177 adults having planned heart surgery were split into two groups: one got ketamine, the other did not. Researchers measured blood markers of inflammation and asked about…

This study tested whether letting patients watch their own ACL reconstruction surgery live on a screen helps them feel less afraid of moving after the operation. 65 adults having ACL surgery under spinal anesthesia either watched the procedure or received standard care. The goal …

This study looked at 75 women who had planned cesarean deliveries to see if different pain relief methods affect how soon they start breastfeeding and whether they breastfeed exclusively. The researchers compared standard pain management with TAP blocks, a type of abdominal nerve…

This observational study will measure levels of a protein called phoenixin-14 in the blood of 84 newborn babies—some born to mothers with diabetes and some healthy. Researchers will also check the babies' hearts with ultrasound to see if higher protein levels are linked to heart …

This study watches 100 children aged 2-5 during surgery to compare two ways of helping them breathe: a laryngeal mask airway (a soft tube placed in the throat) and an endotracheal tube (a tube placed into the windpipe). Doctors will measure lung stress and watch for breathing pro…

This study looked at 220 adults with treated hypothyroidism to see if a thinner thyroid gland makes it harder to place a breathing tube during general anesthesia. Researchers measured thyroid thickness with ultrasound before surgery and recorded intubation difficulty. The goal is…

This study followed 294 knee replacement patients to see how often they experienced sudden, severe pain after their nerve block wore off. Researchers tracked pain levels, sleep quality, and patient satisfaction. The goal was to better understand this 'rebound pain' and improve pa…

This study measured a substance called preptin in the umbilical cord blood of 72 newborns. Researchers compared levels in babies with low or high birth weight to those with normal weight, and also looked at babies born to mothers with diabetes. The goal was to see if preptin leve…

This study looked at whether using low tidal volume (gentle) ventilation during heart-lung bypass surgery helps preserve diaphragm movement and reduce lung problems after surgery. Sixty adults having elective coronary artery bypass surgery were randomly assigned to receive either…

This study looked at whether using very small breaths (ultra-low tidal volume) during heart bypass surgery can reduce stress on the lungs and help patients recover faster. Sixty adults having planned bypass surgery were randomly assigned to receive either this gentle breathing me…

This study looked at 80 obese adults having spine surgery to see if adjusting the breathing machine based on lung stiffness works better than using a fixed setting. The goal was to improve oxygen levels during surgery and reduce lung complications afterward. Researchers measured …

This study tested whether using low tidal volume ventilation (gentle breathing) during heart-lung bypass surgery could help doctors spot early kidney stress. Researchers measured kidney blood flow with ultrasound in 60 patients after surgery. The goal was to see if this breathing…

This study looked at whether heart rate variability (HRV) can predict rebound pain after total knee replacement. Rebound pain is a sudden, intense pain that can occur when nerve blocks wear off. Researchers measured HRV before and after surgery in 110 patients and tracked their p…

This study looked at 98 women undergoing IVF egg retrieval under general anesthesia. Researchers measured their estrogen levels before the procedure and then tracked how well they recovered over the next three days. The goal was to see if higher estrogen levels were linked to bet…

This study looked at how two common steroids, methylprednisolone and dexamethasone, affect the time it takes for children to recover from muscle relaxants used during surgery. Sixty children aged 5 to 12 received one of the steroids or a placebo before their operation. The goal w…

This study looked at 40 adults who developed a headache after spinal anesthesia. Researchers used ultrasound to measure changes in the eye's optic nerve sheath, which can indicate brain pressure. They wanted to see if the size of the needle used for the anesthesia was related to …

This study looked at 110 people with high blood pressure who were having surgery with spinal anesthesia. Researchers used ultrasound to measure blood vessel features before the anesthesia to see if they could predict a dangerous drop in blood pressure. The goal is to help doctors…

This study looked at whether heart rate variability (HRV) — a measure of how your heart rate changes — can predict nausea and vomiting after gallbladder surgery. Researchers monitored 110 women before and after surgery using a chest strap. The goal is to see if HRV can help docto…

This study looked at 90 women to see if higher estrogen levels make propofol injection more painful. One group had high estrogen from IVF treatment, the other had normal levels. Researchers measured pain using a simple scale. The goal is to understand how hormones affect pain and…