Teaching in the operating room: A risk for surgical site infections?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.12.029
Abstract: BACKGROUND/AIM To investigate whether teaching procedures and surgical experience are associated with surgical site infection (SSI) rates. METHODS This prospective cohort study of patients undergoing general, orthopedic trauma and vascular surgery procedures was done between… read more here.
Keywords: risk surgical; room risk; surgical site; site ... See more keywords
Are current wireless monitoring systems capable of detecting adverse events in high-risk surgical patients? A descriptive study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.11.018
Abstract: BACKGROUND Adverse events are common in high-risk surgical patients, but early detection is difficult. Recent innovations have resulted in wireless and 'wearable' sensors, which may capture patient deterioration at an early stage, but little is… read more here.
Keywords: risk surgical; high risk; study; surgical patients ... See more keywords
Pediatric Risk Stratification Is Improved by Integrating Both Patient Comorbidities and Intrinsic Surgical Risk
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DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000002659
Abstract: What We Already Know about This Topic Risk stratification models to predict perioperative mortality in pediatric surgical populations are based on patient comorbidities, but do not take into consideration the intrinsic risk of the surgical… read more here.
Keywords: surgical procedures; risk; risk surgical; risk stratification ... See more keywords
Who is a high-risk surgical patient?
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DOI: 10.1097/mcc.0000000000000556
Abstract: Purpose of review Timely identification of high-risk surgical candidates facilitate surgical decision-making and allows appropriate tailoring of perioperative management strategies. This review aims to summarize the recent advances in perioperative risk stratification. Recent findings Use… read more here.
Keywords: perioperative risk; surgical patient; risk; estimation ... See more keywords
Associations of alcohol consumption with the risk and surgical outcomes of chronic rhinosinusitis in China: A case–control study
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DOI: 10.1111/coa.13970
Abstract: To investigate the associations between weekly alcohol consumption and the risk and surgical outcome of Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS). read more here.
Keywords: risk surgical; chronic rhinosinusitis; consumption risk; alcohol consumption ... See more keywords
Perioperative Neurocognitive Screening Tools for At-Risk Surgical Patients
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DOI: 10.1212/cpj.0000000000001132
Abstract: Perioperative neurocognitive disorders are common following surgery and have serious socioeconomic impacts. Despite this, these disorders remain under recognized and underdiagnosed. To facilitate detection and direct patients towards appropriate preventative interventions, assessment of cognition during… read more here.
Keywords: risk surgical; perioperative neurocognitive; screening tools; surgical patients ... See more keywords
Barriers to reducing preoperative testing for low-risk surgical procedures: A qualitative assessment guided by the Theoretical Domains Framework
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278549
Abstract: Introduction While numerous guidelines do not recommend preoperative tests for low risk patients undergoing low risk surgeries, they are often routinely performed. Canadian data suggests preoperative tests (e.g. ECGs and chest x-rays) preceded 17.9%-35.5% of… read more here.
Keywords: surgical procedures; domains framework; theoretical domains; risk ... See more keywords
Practical Approaches for High-Risk Surgical Patients with Acute Cholecystitis: The Percutaneous Approach versus Endoscopic Alternatives
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DOI: 10.5946/ce.2019.186
Abstract: In high-risk surgical patients with acute cholecystitis who are not candidates for early laparoscopic cholecystectomy, gallbladder (GB) drainage is an alternative treatment option. Percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGBD) is a recommended first line intervention because… read more here.
Keywords: risk surgical; patients acute; high risk; drainage ... See more keywords