There is an inevitable trend toward exploring new, environmentally friendly fibers that can be used as raw material for mattresses with moderate hardness and air-permeable characteristics. Ethylene-propylene side by (ES), high-shrinkage fibers, thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPEE) chips were introduced into polyethylene glycol terephthalate (PET)/polybutylene (PBT) chip melt blending to mod...

Interactions between cardiovascular parameters and the respiratory phases have been studied previously using Electrocardiography. In this paper, we explore variations of waveform features extracted from Ballistocardiograms (BCG) at different phases during the respiratory cycle. We use a dataset collected from 58 volunteers, with a bed sensor positioned under the mattress. Results show considera...

We present a 77-year-old female with recent myocardial infarction complicated by antero-apical ventricular septal defect (VSD) and quick development of low cardiac output. Using interrupted horizontal mattress sutures VSD closure was successfully performed on the beating heart. Transthoracic echocardiography at the four-month follow-up did not reveal residual VSD.

This paper describes a novel suturing approach that achieves harmonious and atraumatic soft tissue displacement in periodontal plastic surgery and soft tissue management around implants. The technique relies on a combination of horizontal and vertical mattress that are anchored at the splinted incisal contact points.

Background: I have designed a Q-shape biliary diversion pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) to prevent delayedhemorrhage in case of pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) leakage. However, eliminating PJ leakage is the ultimate goal. A PJ anastomosis technique, irrespective of soft pancreatic texture or duct-size, has been found. Methods: Nine PDs were included. An end-to-side anastomosed proximal jejunal loop (...

On a recent program night, third-grader Tyrell came to speak with Ms. Dee, our COO. He had received a mattress at Christmas and was now very happy to have his own place to sleep. Tyrell’s mom is out of the house, and he and his siblings live with Granny. He proceeded to tell Ms. Dee his dream of having his mattress “put up” (which meant with a frame and box spring) but wasn’t sure how this was ...