Study protocol for DICE trial: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery decortication versus interventional radiology guided chest tube insertion for the management of empyema Background: Empyema is a common thoracic surgery presentation, defined as pus in the pleural space. Despite the…
Tip tubes and standard endotracheal tubes during airway manipulation
A comparison of the efficacy and airway complications between Parker Flex-Tip tubes and standard endotracheal tubes during airway manipulation: A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis Background: Despite reported superior intubation outcomes associated with Parker Flex-Tip (PFT) tubes compared with those…