The Performance of the Neck Circumference for a Difficult Laryngoscopy in Obese Patients.
CONCLUSION: The NC per se was not a good predictor of a difficult laryngoscopy. However the ratio of the NC to the TM and the MMT were factors predicting a difficult laryngoscopy in obese patients. PMID: 27501601 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Prevalence and Characteristics of Abnormal Pre-Operative Chest X-Rays in Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery.
CONCLUSION: Prevalence of pre-operative abnormal CXRs was high; however, the abnormalities seldom led to changes in case management. PMID: 27501602 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Development of New Lemon-Lime Flavored Beverage for OGTT: Acceptability and Reproducibility.
CONCLUSION: The modified lemon-lime flavored beverage for OGTT demonstrated better acceptance in the subjects without difference in plasma glucose values and OGTT derived parameters responses to OGTT in comparison to the traditional formula. PMID: 27501603 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Comparing the Success Rate of Radial Artery Cannulation under Ultrasound Guidance and Palpation Technique in Adults.
CONCLUSION: Regarding success rate, attended time, or number of attempts for radial arterial cannulation, we did not find any benefit of ultrasound guidance compared to palpation technique. Our findings were not in accordance to other trials. However, we have to consider operators in our study being in experienced in ultrasound-guided procedures but not in palpation techniques. PMID: 27501604 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Severe Venous Air Embolism Related to Positioning in Posterior Cranial Fossa Surgery in Siriraj Hospital.
CONCLUSION: The incidence of severe venous air embolism detected by end tidal CO₂ was significantly higher in SP group. However, 11% of HP group were suspected of severe air embolism. PMID: 27501605 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Incidence of Abnormal Preoperative Blood Testing and Postoperative Complication in Appendectomy Patients in Siriraj Hospital.
CONCLUSION: There was no association between abnormal blood chemistry result and postoperative complication. Preoperative blood chemistry should be tested only if indicated. PMID: 27501606 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Anesthetic Management for Esophageal Stent Placement in an Endoscopy Unit Outside Operating Room.
CONCLUSION: All of the esophageal stent placement procedures, general anesthesia and intravenous sedation techniques could be performed effectively in the appropriate patients. However, clinical signs should be carefully observed and the anesthetic personnel had to optimize the patient's condition for safety and beware of complications. PMID: 27501607 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Postoperative Epidural Analgesia for Thoracic and Abdominal Surgery in Siriraj Hospital.
CONCLUSION: Inadequate postoperative analgesia with epidural technique occurred in up to 50% of patients in this study in which the rescue pain medication was necessary. In-depth analysis to identify associated factors to improve the effectiveness of postoperative epidural analgesia should be further investigated. PMID: 27501608 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Pain after Major Craniotomy in a University Hospital: A Prospective Cohort Study.
CONCLUSION: Incidence of pain after craniotomy was high especially in younger age group, which is not in accordance with all similar reports. However we believe pain management after major craniotomy in our hospital requires improvement. PMID: 27501609 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Postoperative Pain Management and the Risk Factors in Major Operation: A Baseline Study of Acute Pain Service, Siriraj Hospital.
CONCLUSION: Risk factors that should be concerned were age ≤ 65 years, pre-operative prolonged analgesic use and surgeries with expected severe degree of pain. PMID: 27501610 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Psychometric Validity and Reliability of the Thai Version of the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory.
CONCLUSION: The study demonstrated validity and reliability of the NPSI-T for assessing the neuropathic pain in Thai patients. PMID: 27501611 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Effective Pain Management for Inpatients at Siriraj Hospital: A Retrospective Study.
CONCLUSION: Adequate pain control was achieved in less than half of the inpatients in our institution. Psychological disturbance and severe pain predicted unsatisfactory pain control. PMID: 27501612 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Assessment of Pain Severity after Radiofrequency Ablation in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
CONCLUSION: The incidence of undesired pain scores after percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in our institution was around 10%, and the rate of complication was very low. PMID: 27501613 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Femoral Nerve Block versus Intra-Articular Infiltration: A Preliminary Study of Analgesic Effects and Quadriceps Strength in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
CONCLUSION: The preliminary results demonstrated that IA has an effect on quadriceps strength less than FNB while provide comparable postoperative analgesia after patellar tendon graft ACLR. PMID: 27501614 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Incidence of Delayed Recovery from Femoral Nerve Block in Total Knee Arthroplasty.
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated 2.08% incidence in delayed recovery from femoral nerve block. High concentration and dose of local anesthetic agent may lead to fall during early ambulatory period. PMID: 27501615 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - August 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research