Imipenem/cilastin was the only single-drug regimen providing an adequacy superior to 80% in the absence of broad spectrum antibiotic between initial surgery and reoperation.
As a result of superior biocompatibility and mechanical adequacy, titanium has been widely used in the manufacture of dental implants.
The combination of concentration levels according to a factorial design happened to prove strikingly superior in examining the adequacy of the proposed rate equation.
In a randomized, unblinded study of liver biopsies, the time required for training, procedure time, and tissue adequacy were superior for automated biopsies vs. aspiration biopsies, with similar complication rates [ 14].
Further studies may determine whether the measurement of ionized magnesium is a superior method for following the adequacy and safety of the treatment of preeclampsia and preterm labor.
The benefits include improved control of blood pressure and anemia, removal of uremic toxin, superior phosphate control, and dialysis adequacy [ 6].
Interpretation of lactate clearance was proven more superior than single measurement to evaluate resuscitation adequacy and to determine prognosis [ 3, 4].
Lactates and central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) - measured from the superior vena cava - are used as indicators of adequacy of tissue oxygen supply.
Mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2) and central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2) – measured from the superior vena cava (SVC) – are used as indicators of adequacy of oxygen supply to the tissues.
Both the straight and angled forceps were superior to the lateral cup forceps in terms of diagnostic adequacy (p = 0.020, p = 0.008, respectively).
A recent postal questionnaire survey of 370 Californian surgeons suggests that attitudes and practices may also be changing, with 90% of respondents satisfied with oncological adequacy and 70% in agreement with regard to superior aesthetic outcome [ 8].
