Estimating Time of Travel (ETT) is a crucial element of intelligent transportation systems. In most previous studies, time of travel is estimated by identifying the spatio-temporal features of road segments or intersections independently. However, du...
Leaves of Arabidopsis develop from a shoot apical meristem grow along three (proximal–distal, adaxial–abaxial, and medial–lateral) axes and form a flat symmetric architecture. ASYMMETRIC LEAVES2 (AS2), a key regulator for leaf adaxi...
This paper explores an event-triggered load frequency control (LFC) strategy for smart grids incorporating electric vehicles (EVs) under the influence of random deception attacks. The aggressive attack signals are launched over the channels between t...
Background: Most of the extraintestinal human infections worldwide are caused by specific extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) lineages, which also present a zoonotic character. One of these lineages belongs to ST38, a high-risk global...
(1) Background: The in vitro study aimed to investigate mechanical characteristics of resin composites and their suitability in direct restauration of endodontically treated teeth (ETT). (2) Methods: 38 endodontically treated premolars with occlusal...
Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) is the leading cause of systemic infections in poultry worldwide and has a hidden threat to public health. Escherichia coli type three secretion system 2 (ETT2), similar to the Salmonella pathogenicity island...
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Healthcare-associated infections, such as ventilator-associated pneumonia and biofilm formation on intubation cannulas, impose significant burdens on hospitals, affecting staffing, finances, and patient wellbeing, while also increasing the risk of pa...
The accurate placement of lines, drains, and airways (LDAs) is essential for the safe management of critically ill patients, as malpositioned medical devices can result in severe complications ranging from ineffective treatment to life-threatening in...
Background: This study aimed to develop an algorithm for multilabel classification according to the distance from carina to endotracheal tube (ETT) tip (absence, shallow > 70 mm, 30 mm ≤ proper ≤ 70 mm, and deep position < 30 mm) with the...
Proper ventilation of a patient with an endotracheal tube (ETT) requires proper placement of the ETT. We present a sensitive, noninvasive, operator-free, and cost-effective optical sensor, called Opt-ETT, for the real-time assessment of ETT placement...
Selecting the correct endotracheal tube (ETT) size is critical for safe anesthesia in dogs. Current ETT size recommendations are largely based on body weight (BW), although some breeds, particularly brachycephalic dogs, may receive smaller ETTs than...
Objective: To compare respiratory outcomes between infants undergoing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) laser treatment with or without elective intubation. Study Design: This retrospective cohort study analyzed preterm infants treated by the same ped...
Background: Endotracheal tube (ETT) placement is crucial for neonates with respiratory failure. Ultrasonography (US) has emerged as a valuable tool to detect ETT positioning, competing with traditional methods. Nurses, being front-line caregivers, ca...
Objective: To compare intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements obtained using the Easytone Transpalpebral Tonometer (ETT) with the Icare 200 (IC200), Tonopen AVIA (TPA), and Goldmann Applanation Tonometer (GAT) in healthy individuals. Methods: Fifty-e...
Determining the optimal endotracheal tube (ETT) depth in neonates remains challenging for neonatologists. The guideline for optimal ETT depth is based on the patients’ weight or gestational age. However, there is a discrepancy in the suggested ETT de...
Background: The diagnostic accuracy of the exercise treadmill test (ETT) remains suboptimal in premenopausal women. Menstrual cycle phases display hormonal variations and biological effects in premenopausal women. The early and late follicular phases...
Endotracheal tubes (ETT) passed inside the human trachea witness tube bending at different angles, affecting the local fluid flow dynamics. This induces a variable mechanical ventilation performance across patients’ comfortability levels. Our underst...
Endotracheal tubes (ETTs) provide a vital connection between the ventilator and patient; however, improper placement can hinder ventilation efficiency or injure the patient. Chest X-ray (CXR) is the most common approach to confirming ETT placement; h...
We aimed to compare systemic and cerebral hemodynamics and coughing during emergence after pituitary surgery after endotracheal tube (ETT) extubation or after replacing ETT with a laryngeal mask airway (LMA). Patients were randomized to awaken with a...
In intensive care units (ICUs), after endotracheal intubation, the position of the endotracheal tube (ETT) should be checked to avoid complications. The malposition can be detected by the distance between the ETT tip and the Carina (ETT–Carina...
Background/Objectives: Endodontically treated teeth (ETT) often have significant structural damage and require multiple reinforcing methods during the reconstruction process. The aim of this study was to evaluate the complication rates of ETT with an...
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Road freight transport promotes economic development while impeding the future of green development due to excessive fossil fuel use. Road freight enterprises need to adapt to stricter environmental regulations while maintaining a reasonable level of...
Background: Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor (ETT) is a rare and newly defined disease, which most commonly occurs in women of reproductive age and can be a sequela of any gestational event. ETT can be present in both intrauterine and extrauterine sit...
Background/Objectives: Securement of oral endotracheal tubes (ETTs) is a critical component of airway management in mechanically ventilated adults. Inadequate fixation may lead to tube displacement, and device-related pressure injuries. The aim of th...
Background: Placement of endotracheal tubes (ETTs) and umbilical catheters (UCs) is essential in very preterm infant care. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of an educational initiative to optimize correct placement of ETTs and UCs in ve...
Excessive external tibial torsion (ETT) is a recognized cause of anterior knee pain (AKP). In patients with excessive ETT, placing the foot forward during gait causes the knee joint to point inward, increasing the Q-angle and the lateral quadriceps v...
Background/Objectives: Adenotonsillectomy is common in paediatric otorhinolaryngology. Endotracheal intubation (ETT) has long been the preferred technique for securing the airway during anaesthesia, while the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) was introduce...
Objectives: To evaluate the expression dynamics of biofilm genes in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) retrieved from endotracheal tubes (ETT) and to determine how gene regulation is attenuated in vitro where host–environmental...
Background/Objectives: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains a critical challenge in ICU settings, often driven by the biofilm-mediated bacterial colonization of endotracheal tubes (ETTs). This study investigates antimicrobial resistance patt...
Background: The aim of this study was to collect long-term restorative and endodontic outcomes of endodontically treated teeth (ETT). Methods: 298 teeth were included in the study and were recalled up to 18 years with a media of 10.2 years. At baseli...
Generally, a courier company needs to employ a fleet of vehicles to travel through a number of locations in order to provide efficient parcel delivery services. The route planning of these vehicles can be formulated as a vehicle routing problem (VRP)...
Endotracheal intubation is a routine procedure in veterinary anaesthesia, yet no consensus guidelines exist for endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff inflation and pressure measurement. The aim of this study was to assess current practice of ETT cuff inflatio...
Background: In patients with prior Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), long-lasting functional cardiac limitations were described as compared with normal subjects. Emotion-triggered Takotsubo syndrome (E-TTS) has more favorable outcomes than TTS preceded by a...
The purpose of this study was to determine dental practitioners’ opinions, techniques, and materials used for the restoration of endodontically treated teeth (ETT) in Saudi Arabia. A comprehensive nationwide survey regarding treatment strategie...
The restoration of endodontically treated teeth (ETT) remains a significant challenge in modern dentistry. These teeth often suffer from substantial structural damage due to both the original pathology and the invasive nature of endodontic procedures...
The electronic properties of calcium-intercalated graphite (CaC6) as a function of pressure are revisited using density functional theory (DFT). The electronic band structures of CaC6, like many other layered superconducting materials, display cosine...
Background: Accurate endotracheal tube (ETT) insertion depth is critical in infants and young children, where tracheal malposition carries significant risk. Formula-based depth estimation is widely used at the bedside, but the performance of publishe...
Climate change impacts on social and economic assets and activities are expected to be devastating. What is as important as the analysis of climate change triggered events is the analysis of a combination of climate change related events and other na...
The endotracheal tube (ETT) with laryngeal adhesive electrodes for intraoperative neural monitoring (IONM) may be related to laryngopharyngeal complications, such as postoperative sore throat (POST), hoarseness, and coughing. We aimed to evaluate the...
(1) Background: Supraglottic airway devices (SAD) have been used in children and adolescents undergoing adenotonsillectomies under general anesthesia. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigate the safety and efficacy of using SADs when com...
Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) is the responsible pathogen for colibacillosis in poultry, and is a potential gene source for human extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli. Escherichia coli type III secretion system 2 (ETT2) is wide...
The ergothioneine transporter ETT (formerly OCTN1; human gene symbol SLC22A4) is a powerful and highly specific transporter for the uptake of ergothioneine (ET). Recently, Sparreboom et al. reported that the ETT would transport nucleosides and nucleo...
An endotracheal tube (ETT) is a greatly appreciated medical device at the global level with widespread application in the treatment of respiratory diseases, such as bronchitis and asthma, and in general anesthesia, to provide narcotic gases. Since an...
In this paper, we propose a power allocation scheme for non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) in underwater acoustic sensor networks (UWASNs). The existing terrestrial sum-rate maximization (SRM) power allocation scheme suffers from the degradation o...
Epitheliod trophoblastic tumor (ETT) account for only 1–2% of all the cases of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN), with a reported mortality rate of 10–24%. ETT is derived from chorionic type intermediate trophoblastic cells, which...
Background: Endotracheal tube (ETT) intubation during general anesthesia (GA) is commonly associated with postoperative sore throat. This study aimed to evaluate whether thermal-softened ETTs reduce the postoperative sore throat incidence in patients...
Background/Objectives: Musculoskeletal pain and balance impairments are common in patients referred for cardiac rehabilitation (CR), but their influence on early exercise participation and aerobic capacity remains unclear. This study examined whether...
Independent lung ventilation (ILV) is a life-saving procedure in unilateral pulmonary pathologies. ILV is underused in clinical practice, mostly due to the technically demanding placement of a double lumen endotracheal tube (ETT). Moreover, the deter...
A closed suctioning system (CSS) in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevents spraying respiratory secretions into the environment during suction. However, it is not clear whether ventilation is maintained during the suction procedur...
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