Tag: Surgery: Misc.
Cognitive Decline Speeds Up Following Postoperative Delirium
Findings based on 72-month follow-up of older adults undergoing major elective surgery
Novel Risk Tool IDs Those at Risk for Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury
Higher risk following elective endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair seen for patients with decreased renal function, women, and aneurysm >6.9 cm
Vast Majority of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedures Successful
Furthermore, new national registry data show rates of complications low
Adverse Postoperative Outcomes Not Increased With Recent COVID-19
Odds ratios for postoperative outcomes not significantly increased for those with infection in preoperative days 1 to 30, 31 to 60
Intraoperative Staff Turnover Linked to Procedural Inefficiency
In total knee arthroplasties, decrease in procedure time, room time seen with presence of preferred anesthesiologist or surgical technician
Adverse Outcomes Up With Medical Consult Before Elective Surgery
Higher odds seen for one-year mortality, inpatient stroke, in-hospital mechanical ventilation, 30-day emergency department visits for patients undergoing preoperative medical consult
Women Surgeons Remain Underrepresented in Surgeon-Scientists
Women surgeon-scientists significantly less likely to hold a large-dollar grant compared with men
Developmental Delay Tied to Higher Complication Rate With Tonsillectomy
Additionally, those with developmental delay have higher incidence of comorbidities, prematurity
Use of Vena Cava Filters in VTE Patients Is Safe, Effective
Few adverse events seen, even in prophylactic use
