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12/Sep/2025
12/Sep/2025
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2025RW1569
ABSTRACT Introduction: The controversy surrounding the potential benefits of the basic saline solution vs. Ringer’s lactate solution for patients undergoing phacoemulsification for cataracts prompted a systematic review and meta-analysis for comparing the two solutions. Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the basic saline solution with Ringer’s lactate for irrigation in phacoemulsification for cataracts. Methods: We searched the Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane databases for randomized controlled trials comparing basic saline solution with Ringer’s lactate in relation to central […]
Keywords: Basic saline solution; Cataract extraction; Phacoemulsification; Ringer's lactate; Saline solution
21/Nov/2024
21/Nov/2024
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0736
Highlights Long-term catheter flushing for >90 days has preserved function. Ports cleaned after 90 days have the same colonization rate as those flushed early. Long-term catheters may be colonized in asymptomatic patients. The longer port cleaning interval reduces costs. ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the incidence of malfunction and colonization rates of fully implantable long-term catheters left unflushed during the COVID-19 pandemic; and to evaluate the average cost of transporting each patient to the hospital for flushing. Methods: During the COVID-19 […]
Keywords: Catheters related infections; Catheters, indwelling; Coronavirus infections; COVID-19; Flushing; Long-term care; Pandemics; Saline solution; Vascular access devices