Izmir City Hospital

This observational study looks at whether the Trendelenburg position, where the operating table tilts head-down during laparoscopic hysterectomy, is linked to swelling of the upper airway. Researchers measure the airway with bedside ultrasound before and during surgery in women u…

This study looked at how often and why tracheostomy (a breathing tube placed in the neck) is used in adult intensive care units in Izmir, Turkey. Researchers checked 282 patients across 11 ICUs on a single day and found 46 had a tracheostomy. They recorded reasons for delays, tec…

This study watched 60 adults getting electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for severe depression to see if their need for anesthesia changed over multiple sessions. Researchers measured the dose of anesthetic used each time and how it related to seizure quality and recovery. No new tre…

This study observed 318 adults having leg surgery to find out what factors help make spinal anesthesia work on only the operated side. The goal is to reduce side effects like low blood pressure. Researchers looked at patient age, weight, position, and injection technique to impro…

This study looked at how different ventilator pressure levels (PEEP) affect the optic nerve sheath diameter, which is a noninvasive way to estimate brain pressure. Researchers measured this in 105 patients undergoing spine surgery while lying face down. The goal was to see if hig…