Certain Factors Increase Risk for UTIs After Radical Hysterectomies
Findings show smoking and 7 or more days of catheter use independently increase UTI risk.
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Minimally Invasive Surgical Off-Pump Ablation and Sinus Rhythm Restoration in AF
A study was conducted to compare clinical outcomes following minimally invasive surgical off-pump ablation vs catheter ablation for AF treatment.
General Anesthesia, Procedural Sedation Have Similar Outcomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Researchers compared outcomes following general anesthesia vs procedural sedation for anterior circulation large-vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke thrombectomy.
Specific Postoperative Complications Increased for Patients With Obesity
Odds of infection, venous thromboembolism, renal complications increased for patients with overweight, obesity.
Women Still at Higher Risk for Adverse Outcomes After CABG
No significant change seen in attributable risk of female sex for operative mortality, composite of operative mortality and morbidity from 2011 to 2020.
Mortality Down With Surgery for Stenosis With, Without Spondylolisthesis
Reduced mortality and lower treatment costs seen for surgical treatment vs nonsurgical treatment.
Acetaminophen Cuts Risk of Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery
Results were consistent for patients with and without pre-existing chronic kidney disease.
Short- and Long-Term Outcomes Following Laparoscopic vs Open Resection for ICC
Researchers analyzed the outcomes of laparoscopic liver resection of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
ASRA Recommends Screening for Cannabis Use Before Surgery
Frequent cannabis users may have poor response to pain control after surgery and may require more rescue medications such as opioids.
Should Older Seniors Risk Major Surgery? New Research Offers Guidance
An important new study offers much-needed data to inform older adults of the risks and benefits they must weigh when facing major surgery.
Bariatric Surgery Cuts CVD Risk in Patients With Obesity, NAFLD
Findings seen vs nonsurgical care among individuals with severe obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
ASA: Less Noise May Aid Children’s Behavior Following General Anesthesia
Postoperative benefits seen for mood, eating, and engagement.
North Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Precedent Shielding Nurses From Liability
A recent decision by the North Carolina Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old precedent protecting nurses from liability if they were following a doctor’s order. The case has caused great concern among the medical community and could potentially result in more lawsuits against nurses.
FDA Warns of Rare Cases of Certain Cancers Linked to Breast Implants
There have been fewer than 20 cases of squamous cell carcinoma and fewer than 30 cases of various lymphomas reported in the capsule around breast implants.
Clinical Challenge: Generalized Epigastric Pain and Syncope
A woman in her mid-50s presents to the emergency department with a history of nonradiating epigastric pain that began 36 hours ago. The patient notes that the pain has become more generalized. Can you make the diagnosis?
Appendectomy vs Antibiotics: Which Is Best for Acute Appendicitis?
Is appendectomy for uncomplicated acute appendicitis in adult patients necessary or are antibiotics enough?
Removing Small, Asymptomatic Kidney Stones Beneficial
Risk for relapse lower with removal of small, asymptomatic, secondary kidney stones during endoscopic removal of primary stone
Robotic Surgery Offers Benefits for Total Hip Arthroplasty
Lower risk for dislocation, revisions seen vs manual arthroplasty.
High Instance of Medication Discontinuation Up to 5 Years After Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
Investigators compared rates of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia medication discontinuation in patients who underwent gastric bypass vs sleeve gastrectomy.
Nonopioid Regimen Controls Postoperative Pain in Knee, Shoulder Surgery
Multimodal nonopioid regimen of NSAIDs and muscle relaxants provides similar or better pain control than opioids in ACL and rotator cuff surgeries.
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