Surgery
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Internist comanagement of orthopedic inpatients boosts outcomes
NEW ORLEANS –
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Nearly one-quarter of presurgery patients already using opioids
Surgical patients should be asked about their opioid use and pain history.
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MI risk prediction after noncardiac surgery simplified
ORLANDO – Three conventional cardiovascular risk factors tell the tale.
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RBC transfusions with surgery may increase VTE risk
Stricter blood management practices and VTE prophylaxis may be needed if the study findings are confirmed.
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Malnourished U.S. inpatients often go untreated
Malnourishment is seldom flagged or treated in patients admitted to the hospital.
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Opioids still overprescribed for postop pain management
Excessive opioid prescriptions can lead to waste and misuse.
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Hospital safety program curbs surgical site infections
An AHRQ-designed program significantly reduced SSIs and improved safety culture in Hawaiian hospitals.
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Postop delirium management proposed as hospital performance measure
Delirium rates varied across hospitals.
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FDA approves Doptelet for liver disease patients undergoing procedures
Avatrombopag (Doptelet) is the first drug approved for thrombocytopenia in adults who have chronic liver disease and are undergoing a procedure....
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ESBL-B before colorectal surgery ups risk of surgical site infection
MADRID – ESBL-B appears to be a factor in infection after colorectal surgery.