Signa Vitae
Print ISSN: 1334-5605 | Online ISSN: 1845-206X
The aim of Signa Vitae (SV) is to be an unbiased and permanent forum for clinical anesthesia, intensive care, emergency and pain medicine. It serves professionals dedicated to all these relevant fields, as a tool for easier and more effective experiences and science sharing, with the ultimate goal to improve patients’ outcome. The scope of Signa Vitae is broad. It encompasses all aspects of clinical practice and fundamental research at the basis of anesthesia, intensive care, emergency and pain medicine, both in children and adults. It will better inform and educate the global scientific and medical community on the advancements in the fields at the basis of survival and a better quality of life, as stated in the appealing Latin version of its name: "Signs of life".
Articles
Influencing factors of neonatal peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC)-related phlebitis: a systematic review, meta-analysis and network meta-analysis
Influencing factors of neonatal peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC)-related phlebitis: a systematic review, meta-analysis and network meta-analysis
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2022.019
Initial five and ten-minute regional cerebral oxygen saturation as a predictor of the futility of resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Initial five and ten-minute regional cerebral oxygen saturation as a predictor of the futility of resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2022.027
A new simple score to predict mortality of COVID-19 in the emergency department
A new simple score to predict mortality of COVID-19 in the emergency department
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2022.025
Predicting mid-term survival of patients during emergency department triage for resuscitation decision
Predicting mid-term survival of patients during emergency department triage for resuscitation decision
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2022.018
Factors related to the success or failure of cardioversion in atrial fibrillation and emergency department revisit according to restoration of sinus rhythm: analysis of the URGFAICS cohort
Factors related to the success or failure of cardioversion in atrial fibrillation and emergency department revisit according to restoration of sinus rhythm: analysis of the URGFAICS cohort
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2022.020
Neurological pupil index during cardiopulmonary resuscitation is associated with admission to ICU in non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients
Neurological pupil index during cardiopulmonary resuscitation is associated with admission to ICU in non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2022.038
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Selected papers from Korean Association of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in 2021)
One year health-related quality of life after discharge: a prospective cohort study among COVID-19 ICU survivors
One year health-related quality of life after discharge: a prospective cohort study among COVID-19 ICU survivors
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2022.036
Hemodynamic efficacy of a motor-driven automatic device performing simultaneous sternothoracic cardiopulmonary resuscitation compared to standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an animal model of cardiac arrest
Hemodynamic efficacy of a motor-driven automatic device performing simultaneous sternothoracic cardiopulmonary resuscitation compared to standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an animal model of cardiac arrest
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2022.021
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Selected papers from Korean Association of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in 2021)
Effect of different combinations of initial body temperature and target temperature on neurological outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients treated with targeted temperature management
Effect of different combinations of initial body temperature and target temperature on neurological outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients treated with targeted temperature management
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2022.029
Morphometric characteristics of interatrial septum in patients with patent foramen ovale and cryptogenic stroke
Morphometric characteristics of interatrial septum in patients with patent foramen ovale and cryptogenic stroke
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2023.016
The effects of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy in dyspnea patients with and without hypercapnia in the emergency department: a retrospective, propensity score-matched cohort study
The effects of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy in dyspnea patients with and without hypercapnia in the emergency department: a retrospective, propensity score-matched cohort study
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2022.037
Prognostic value of serum phosphate level in elderly post-cardiac arrest patients
Prognostic value of serum phosphate level in elderly post-cardiac arrest patients
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2022.047
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Selected papers from Korean Association of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in 2021)
Effects of the application of Ahmadi continuous nursing model in children with diabetic ketoacidosis
Effects of the application of Ahmadi continuous nursing model in children with diabetic ketoacidosis
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2023.017
Factors influencing length of hospital stay in patients using patient-controlled analgesia after laparotomy surgery-retrospective observational study
Factors influencing length of hospital stay in patients using patient-controlled analgesia after laparotomy surgery-retrospective observational study
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2022.052
Reduced pain intensity at the first dressing improves postoperative pain control after anorectal surgery
Reduced pain intensity at the first dressing improves postoperative pain control after anorectal surgery
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2023.018
Effects of dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine on the treatment of lumbar plexus sciatic nerve block in elderly patients with lower limb fractures
Effects of dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine on the treatment of lumbar plexus sciatic nerve block in elderly patients with lower limb fractures
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2023.019
Effects of adductor canal block combined with infiltration between the popliteal artery and capsule of the knee on pain management and early rehabilitation compared with epidural analgesia for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomised controlled trial
Effects of adductor canal block combined with infiltration between the popliteal artery and capsule of the knee on pain management and early rehabilitation compared with epidural analgesia for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomised controlled trial
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2023.014
Isoflurane ameliorates oxygen-glucose deprivation-induced cardiomyocyte injury through SIRT6/DNMT1 pathway
Isoflurane ameliorates oxygen-glucose deprivation-induced cardiomyocyte injury through SIRT6/DNMT1 pathway
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2023.020
II International Conference “Medical Simulation-Practical Applications and Technologies”
II International Conference “Medical Simulation-Practical Applications and Technologies”
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2022.077
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Medical Simulation - success in education, future of science)
Published Ahead of Print
Should lactate levels be combined with rapid emergency medicine scores (REMS) to predict outcomes of patients with dyspnea
Should lactate levels be combined with rapid emergency medicine scores (REMS) to predict outcomes of patients with dyspnea
Online publish date: 27 March 2023
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2023.024
Accuracy of the radiological protocols in detecting scaphoid fractures, a retrospective study
Accuracy of the radiological protocols in detecting scaphoid fractures, a retrospective study
Online publish date: 15 March 2023
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2023.023
Contrast extravasation and hematoma volume as predictors of the need for embolization in patients with pelvic fractures
Contrast extravasation and hematoma volume as predictors of the need for embolization in patients with pelvic fractures
Online publish date: 08 March 2023
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2023.021
Changes in potassium level and renal function with balanced crystalloid administration in the emergency department
Changes in potassium level and renal function with balanced crystalloid administration in the emergency department
Online publish date: 08 March 2023
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2023.022
Improving triage accuracy of hospitalization and discharge decisions in the emergency department
Improving triage accuracy of hospitalization and discharge decisions in the emergency department
Online publish date: 22 February 2023
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2023.015
Role of lactate measurement in predicting recurrence of seizure within 24 hours in simple febrile seizure patients
Role of lactate measurement in predicting recurrence of seizure within 24 hours in simple febrile seizure patients
Online publish date: 22 February 2023
DOI: 10.22514/sv.2023.013
Special Issues
Advances in Obstetric Anaesthesia
Keywords: Obstetric Anaesthesia; Epidural Analgesia; Remifentanil-PCA; Labour and Delivery Outcomes; Quality Control in Perinatology and Obstetric Anaesthesia; ROTEM; Obstetric Haemorrhage; Preeclampsia
Editor: Prof. Tatjana Stopar Pintarič, MD, PhD, DEAA
Submission deadline: 31 May 2023
Cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care: current challenges and novelties
Keywords: cardiac anaesthesia, thoracic anaesthesia, intensive care, education, innovation, perioperative medicine, healthcare, outcomes, challenges
Editor: Dr. Marko Zdravkovic, MD, PhD
Submission deadline: 30 November 2022
Selected papers from Korean Society of Emergency Medicine (KSEM) in 2021-2022
Keywords: Emergency medicine
Editor: Kyungwon Lee, MD, PhD,Young Duck Cho, MD, PhD
Submission deadline: 31 December 2022
Medical Simulation - success in education, future of science
Keywords: medical simulation, emergency medicine, medical education
Editor: Tomasz Kłosiewicz, MD, MSc,Mateusz Puślecki, PhD
Submission deadline: 31 December 2022
21st Panhellenic Congress on Regional Anaesthesia, Pain Management and Palliative Care
Keywords: Regional Anaesthesia, Pain Management, Palliative Care, PARH.SY.A., ESRA HELLAS, the A’ Anaesthesiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Athens
Editor: Dr. Ioanna Siafaka, MD, PhD,Dr. Maria Kokolaki, MD, PhD,Dr. Athina Vadalouca, MD, PhD, FIPP,Dr. Evmorfia Stavropoulou, MD, PhD, EDRA,Dr. Eleni Moka, MD, PhD, MSc, EDRA
Submission deadline: 27 May 2022
Selected papers from Korean Association of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in 2021
Keywords: Cardiac arrest, Resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, guidelines, outcome
Editor: Prof. Won Young Kim, MD, PhD
Submission deadline: 01 June 2022
Spinal Cord Injury
Keywords: Spinal cord injury (SCI), Damage mechanisms, Primary and secondary medullary lesions, Neurorehabilitation, Neurorestoration
Editor: Lecturer dr. Constantin Munteanu, PhD,Prof. Dr. Gelu Onose,Associate Prof. Dr. Mariana Rotariu, PhD,Assistant Prof. Dr. Gabriela Dogaru, PhD,Associate Prof. Dr. Elena Valentiana IONESCU, PhD,Assistant Prof. Dr. Cristina Daia, PhD
Submission deadline: 31 March 2022
Outcome Measures and Assessment Tools in Spinal Cord Injury
Keywords: Spinal Cord Injury, Rehabilitation, Assessment Tools
Editor: Dr. Giovanni Galeoto
Submission deadline: 10 December 2021
Opioid Free Analgesia: new concept, new trends
Keywords: Analgesia, Pain, Opioids, OFA, Regional block
Editor: Dr. Mohamed Adel Aboelela
Submission deadline: 01 April 2022
Life-Threatening Clinical Situations in The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Keywords: Acute coronary syndrome, Cardiomyopathies, Cardiac arrhythmias, Conduction disorders, Valvular heart disease, Aortic dissection, Acute pulmonary thromboembolism
Editor: Dr. Larisa ANGHEL,Dr. Cristian STĂTESCU,Dr. Radu SASCĂU
Submission deadline: 20 February 2022
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Prof. Giustino Varrassi, MD, PhD
Professor Giustino Varrassi, MD, PhD is Professor and former Chairman of the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, University of L'Aquila, Italy. At the moment, he is president of the Paolo Procacci Foundation, Roma, Italy. His scientific interest is mainly in Pain Medicine as shown by the many initiatives he has organized in his career: Founding Member (1993) and Past-President of the European Pain Federation (EFIC), where he has served in the Executive Board for 21 years; Past-President of the Italian Association for the Study of Pain, where he has served in the Council for over 30 years. In these positions, he has organized over 40 international and national congresses. Moreover, he has an intense publishing activity on Pain Medicine and other aspects of his medical specialty. More recently, he has joined NEMA Research Group. as Senior Consultant.