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  Heat stroke

  
  

  Heatstroke and heat exhaustion are illnesses caused by exposure to extreme heat. If left untreated, heat exhaustion can progress into heat stroke, which may be life-threatening.

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  Perioperative and Anesthetic Adverse Events in Thailand (PAAd Thai) Incident Report Study: Anesthetic Adverse Events in Correlation with Communication Mishaps

  Nimmaanrat S, Angkasuvan W, Lapisatepun W, Charuluxananan S, Choorat J, Chernsirikasem N, Sriraj W, Pulnitiporn A, Akavipat P

  From PAAd Thai study, communication mishaps were found in approximately 10% of the cases with anesthesia-related adverse events. Effective communication is mandatory for safe anesthesia and surgery. Strategies to improve communication among various health care professionals are highly recommended.

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  Original ArticleOpen Access

  Can Postoperative ST-Segment Change and Blood Pressure Variability Predict Short-Term Mortality in Patients Following Major Vascular Surgery?

  Liwatthanakun A, Phrommintikul A, Pongtam O, Kulprachakarn K, Rerkasem K

  ST-change and blood pressure variability after major vascular surgery were associated with a significantly increased risk of short-term mortality.

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  Original ArticleOpen Access

  Adverse Cardiac Events Compared between Instantaneous Wave-Free Ratio-Guided and Standard Angiography-Guided Revascularization in Thai Patients with Intermediate-Grade Stenosis Coronary Artery Disease

  Ruampornpanu N, Wongpraprarut N, Tresukosol D, Chunhamaneewat N, Towashiraporn K, Pongakasira R

  The patients with intermediate stenosis of coronary artery disease , instantaneous wave-free ratio guided treatment group had trend toward lower rate of a composite of death, non-fatal myocardial infarction and repeat revascularization than angiography guided group, but not statistically significant.

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  Original ArticleOpen Access

  Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Rectal Injury in Radical Prostatectomy

  Lumbiganon S, Sirisopana K, Kochakarn W, Leenanupunth C, Kijvikai K, Sangkum P, Jenjitranant P, Patcharatrakul S, Kongchareonsombat W

  Rectal injury is a rare but serious complication in radical prostatectomy procedures. Risk factors are difficult to identify because of the low incidence of this condition. Meticulous repair can reduce the morbidity from the complication.

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  Original ArticleOpen Access

  Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis: Experience with 175 Pediatric Patients

  Kietkajornkul C, Kanokkulchai A, Lertvanusbodee U

  Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is more common in males and mostly occurs following sore throat. The most common clinical presentation is edema. Proteinuria is significant risk factor for AKI, while obesity is significantly related to hypertensive encephalopathy. Short-term clinical outcome is excellent but long-term prognosis is uncertain.