Search Results - "Poopalalingam, Ruban"

Assessment of predictive validity and feasibility of Edmonton Frail Scale in identifying postoperative complications among elderly patients: a prospective observational study by He, Yingke, Li, Lydia Weiling, Hao, Ying, Sim, Eileen Yilin, Ng, Kai Lee, Lee, Rui, Lim, Mattheaus ShengJie, Poopalalingam, Ruban, Abdullah, Hairil Rizal

“…Frailty is defined as diminished physiological reserve predisposing one to adverse outcomes when exposed to stressors. Currently, there is no standardized…”
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Perception survey of crisis and emergency risk communication in an acute hospital in the management of COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore by Ow Yong, Lai Meng, Xin, Xiaohui, Wee, Jennifer Mei Ling, Poopalalingam, Ruban, Kwek, Kenneth Yung Chiang, Thumboo, Julian

“…Emergency risk communication is a critical component in emergency planning and response. It has been recognised as significant for planning for and responding…”
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Association between preoperative anaemia and blood transfusion with long-term functional and quality of life outcomes amongst patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty in Singapore: a single-centre retrospective study by Abdullah, Hairil Rizal, Ranjakunalan, Niresh, Yeo, William, Tan, Mann Hong, Poopalalingam, Ruban, Sim, Yilin Eileen

“…Purpose Preoperative anaemia affects up to one-third of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and is associated with increased blood transfusion…”
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Can Bariatric Surgery be Performed Safely in Patients with Severe Treatment-Resistant Asthma? by Toh, Joseph Jia Hong, Pasupathy, Shanker, Poopalalingam, Ruban A. L., Koh, Mariko Siyue

“…Obesity-associated severe asthma is a distinct phenotype characterised by resistance to standard asthma therapies. Bariatric surgery appears to be a viable…”
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Development of the Combined Assessment of Risk Encountered in Surgery (CARES) surgical risk calculator for prediction of postsurgical mortality and need for intensive care unit admission risk: a single-center retrospective study by Chan, Diana Xin Hui, Sim, Yilin Eileen, Chan, Yiong Huak, Poopalalingam, Ruban, Abdullah, Hairil Rizal

“…IntroductionAccurate surgical risk prediction is paramount in clinical shared decision making. Existing risk calculators have limited value in local practice…”
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Abnormal coagulation profile after hepatic resection: the effect of chronic hepatic disease and implications for epidural analgesia by Yuan, Flora Shiyi, MBBS, Ng, Shin Yi, MMed, HO, Kok Yuen, MMed, Lee, Ser Yee, MRCS, Chung, Alexander Y., FRCS, Poopalalingam, Ruban, MMed

“…Abstract Study Objective To evaluate the effect of chronic hepatic disease on postoperative coagulation. Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Operating…”
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Anaesthetic Concerns for Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery by Tan, Pei Yu, Poopalalingam, Ruban

“…Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is the primary approach used today for the surgical treatment of chronic sinusitis. The aim of our review is to look…”
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Anaesthesia and peri-interventional morbidity of rigid bronchoscopy: A retrospective analysis by Tan, Jerry, Kirthinanda, Dinoo, Yu, Dawen Esther, Poopalalingam, Ruban, Kothandan, Harikrishnan

“…Rigid bronchoscopy is an invasive procedure that requires general anaesthesia with different ventilation strategies. Various mechanical and systemic…”
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The Diagnosis and Management of a Persistent Pneumothorax by Ku, Chih Min, MBBS, MMed Anaes (Singapore), Ong, Sharon, MBBS, MMed Anaes (Singapore), EDIC, FAMS, Poopalalingam, Ruban, MBBS, MMed Anaes (Singapore)

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Peripheral Cardiopulmonary Bypass–Assisted Thymoma Resection by Soon, Jia-Lin, MRCS, Poopalalingam, Ruban, MMed (Anaes), Lim, Chong-Hee, FRCS, Koong, Heng-Nung, FRCS, Agasthian, Thirugnanam, FRCS

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Bonfils assisted double lumen endobronchial tube placement in an anticipated difficult airway by Subramani, Sudhakar, Poopalalingam, Ruban

“…The role of various airway adjuncts in the management of difficult airway has been described in the literature. Bonfils rigid fiberscope is one of the airway…”
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A reduction in hospital length of stay reduces costs for colorectal surgery: an economic evaluation of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program in Singapore by Tan, Emile John Kwong Wei, Chen, Hui Lionel Raphael, Chok, Aik Yong, Tan, Ivan En-Howe, Zhao, Yun, Lee, Rachel Shiyi, Ang, Kwok Ann, Au, Marianne Kit Har, Ong, Hock Soo, Ho, Henry Sun Sien, Poopalalingam, Ruban, Tan, Hiang Khoon, Kwek, Kenneth Yung Chiang

“…Purpose In 2017, the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) was introduced in the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Singapore General Hospital…”
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A novel airway management technique for nasal surgery following transoral robotic surgery for patients with obstructive sleep apnea by Tan, Jerry, Phoon, Priscilla, Wong, Theodore, Poopalalingam, Ruban

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Survey of neuromuscular monitoring and assessment of postoperative residual neuromuscular block in a postoperative anaesthetic care unit by Lin, Xu Feng, Yong, Christine Yoke Kuen, Mok, May Un Sam, Ruban, Poopalalingam, Wong, Patrick

“…The use of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) is common during general anaesthesia. Neuromuscular monitoring with a peripheral nerve stimulator (PNS) is…”
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Achieving 100 percent compliance to perioperative antibiotic administration: a quality improvement initiative by Lie, Sui An, Lee, Kwang Yang Aaron, Goh, Meng Huat, Harikrishnan, Sudha, Poopalalingam, Ruban

“…Timely administration of prophylactic antibiotics within 60 minutes before surgical incision is important for reducing surgical site infections. This quality…”
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Rapid preparation of a patient with pheochromocytoma with labetolol and magnesium sulfate by POOPALALINGAM, Ruban, CHIN, Eugene Yew-Ren

“…To describe the rapid perioperative optimization and control of blood pressure in a young patient who presented with pheochromocytoma. He was non-compliant…”
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Anesthetic Management for Whole Lung Lavage in Patients with Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis by Tan, Zihui, Tan, Keng Tiong Jerry, Poopalalingam, Ruban

“…Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disorder characterized by the deposition of lipoproteinaceous materials in the bronchoalveolar tree. Whole lung…”
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Bonfils assisted double lumen endobronchial tube placement in an anticipated difficult airway by Subramani, Sudhakar, Poopalalingam, Ruban

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Motor blockade is reduced with ropivacaine 0.125% for parturient-controlled epidural analgesia during labour by SIA, A. T.-H, RUBAN, P, JIN LONG CHONG, KAHOE WONG

“…To compare the effect on the incidence of motor block by reducing the concentration of ropivacaine from 0.2% to 0.125% in parturient-controlled epidural…”
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