No evidence that experiment aversion is not a robust empirical phenomenon.
2023Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Bas B, Vosgerau J, Ciulli R
PubMedRaffaella Ciulli
Marketing Department, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
3 publications 2023 – 2023
What does Raffaella Ciulli research?
Raffaella Ciulli studies the complications that can arise during pain management treatments, specifically looking at cases where patients accidentally receive medications in the wrong way. One notable study she conducted involved a woman who experienced severe neurological problems after a medication was misadministered into her spinal fluid while being treated for low back pain. Through her research, Ciulli aims to shed light on the potential risks of such medical errors, advocating for improved safety protocols in clinical settings.
Key findings
- In a case study, a woman became comatose and had seizures due to a drug being injected into her spinal fluid instead of the intended area.
- After six days in recovery, the patient showed improvement but suffered memory loss six months later.
- The study emphasizes the high risks associated with medical errors in pain management, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Dr. Ciulli study complications in pain management?
- Yes, Dr. Ciulli studies the complications and risks associated with medical treatments for pain management, focusing on instances of medical errors.
- What treatments has Dr. Ciulli researched?
- Dr. Ciulli's research primarily involves pain management treatments, particularly the administration methods and their potential complications.
- Is Dr. Ciulli's work relevant to patients undergoing pain treatment?
- Absolutely; her work addresses the safety and effectiveness of pain management treatments, which directly impacts patients receiving such care.
Publications in plain English
Predictors of bacteremia and death, including immune status, in a large single-center cohort of unvaccinated ICU patients with COVID-19 pneumonia.
2023European journal of medical research
Frattari A, Polilli E, Rapacchiale G, Coladonato S, Ianniruberto S +11 more
Plain English
In this study, researchers looked at the health data of 431 unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an ICU to understand what factors led to infections and deaths. They found that 44.3% of patients had blood infections (bacteremia) and 48.7% died during their stay. Key predictors for these outcomes included reactivation of certain viruses and procedures like placing patients face down (proning) and using breathing tubes, which increased the chances of infection and death.
Who this helps: This research benefits doctors and healthcare providers managing severely ill COVID-19 patients.
Inadvertent intrathecal drug injection while treating low back pain: a case report and review of the literature.
2023Journal of medical case reports
Ferrieri A, Bosco D, Polilli E, Ciulli R, Visocchi L +4 more
Plain English
This study looked at a case where a woman accidentally received a drug injection into her spinal fluid instead of the intended area while being treated for low back pain. She quickly became comatose and experienced significant neurological issues, including seizures, but improved over six days, leaving her with memory loss six months later. This case highlights the serious risks of medical mistakes during pain treatment and emphasizes the need for careful administration in safe environments.
Who this helps: This helps patients undergoing pain management treatments.
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