American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 18 to 22
ASA: Risk for Postoperative Delirium Increased With Poor and Worsening Sleep
Significantly higher chance of experiencing delirium seen for those with worsening of their PSQI over three scores
ASA: Repeated Fasting Increases Malnutrition Risk in Patients Undergoing Multiple Surgeries
Higher odds of hospital death, higher adjusted total cost, and longer hospital stays seen for patients with malnutrition
FDA Appoints New Head of Medical Devices
Industry Payments Common for Physician Peer Reviewers of Top Journals
Peer reviewers in this study received $64.18 million in general payments between 2020 and 2022
Female Residents Underrepresented in High-Compensation Specialties
High-compensation surgical specialties experienced increase in the proportion of female applicants and matriculants from 2008 to 2022
AHA and ACC Update Cardiovascular Management Guideline for Noncardiac Surgery
Stepwise approach to perioperative cardiac management can help doctors decide whether surgery should proceed
Clinicians Are Interested in Climate Change Education
Two-thirds to three-quarters of respondents believe it is relevant in their lives or clinical practice
Preoperative IV Iron Treatment Better for Iron Deficiency Anemia
IV iron associated with significant reduction in 30-day postoperative mortality and morbidity compared with RBC transfusion
Guidance Issued for Perioperative Care of Transgender, Gender-Diverse Patients
All specific perioperative considerations, including name and pronouns, should be communicated to the team at surgical brief, per recent guideline
