Development of the Surgical Patient safety Observation Tool (SPOT)
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.44
Abstract: A Surgical Patient safety Observation Tool (SPOT) was developed and tested in a multicentre observational pilot study. The tool enables monitoring and benchmarking perioperative safety performance across departments and hospitals, covering international patient safety goals. read more here.
Keywords: safety observation; surgical patient; safety; tool ... See more keywords
Frailty Cost: Economic Impact of Frailty in the Elective Surgical Patient.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2019.01.015
Abstract: BACKGROUND Frailty in the surgical patient has been associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and failure to rescue. However, there is little understanding of the economic impact of frailty. STUDY DESIGN A prospective database of elective… read more here.
Keywords: surgical patient; impact frailty; frailty; cost ... See more keywords
Simulating the Surgical Patient Pathway for Undergraduates.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2016.10.003
Abstract: BACKGROUND A changing National Health Service structure and a reduction in time available for teaching have led to the increasing tensions in both clinical and university settings, to deliver high-quality patient care, research, and teaching.… read more here.
Keywords: surgical patient; patient pathway; group; simulating surgical ... See more keywords
Reply to: thromboprophylaxis in the obese surgical patient.
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DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000000937
Abstract: To conclude, our comments illustrate the difficulties in promoting strategies adapted to the management of obese patients, as the relevant data are limited and cannot be used to establish strong recommendations. Nevertheless, we consider it… read more here.
Keywords: thromboprophylaxis obese; anaesthesiology; reply thromboprophylaxis; obese surgical ... See more keywords
Surgical and Patient Factors Affecting Marginal Bone Levels Around Dental Implants: A Comprehensive Overview of Systematic Reviews
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DOI: 10.1097/id.0000000000000565
Abstract: Objectives: The objective of this systematic review was to perform a comprehensive overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of surgical and patient factors affecting marginal bone loss around osseointegrated dental implants in humans. Material and… read more here.
Keywords: surgical patient; marginal bone; patient factors; bone ... 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
Nutrition in the critically ill surgical patient
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DOI: 10.1097/mcc.0000000000000764
Abstract: Purpose of review The aim of this study was to discuss recent findings related to providing adequate and well tolerated nutrition to the critically ill surgical patient. Recent findings The majority of nutritional studies in… read more here.
Keywords: nutrition critically; critically ill; nutrition; ill surgical ... See more keywords
Predictors of interhospital transfer delays in acute surgical patient deaths in Australia: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.17669
Abstract: Interhospital transfers in Australia facilitate access to acute surgical services, however transfer delays can occur. The aims of this study were to examine Australian mortality audit data on acute surgical patients who were transferred after… read more here.
Keywords: surgical patient; transfer delays; interhospital transfer; predictors interhospital ... See more keywords
Mobile applications in surgical patient health education: an integrative review.
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DOI: 10.1590/s1980-220x2018032803555
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To analyze the scientific literature produced on health education through mobile applications for surgical patients. METHOD An integrative literature review performed through consultation in the following portals and/or databases: VHL; PubMed; Web of Science;… read more here.
Keywords: surgical patient; applications surgical; education; mobile applications ... See more keywords
Somatic Complications of Alcoholism in the Surgical Patient
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DOI: 10.18662/brain/11.1sup1/31
Abstract: Background. Alcoholism is a public health problem. Chronic ethanol consumption determines physiological and morphological changes, reflected by an abnormal response to regular medication and nutrients, with consequences on the efficiency of anesthesia and the surgical… read more here.
Keywords: surgical patient; alcoholism surgical; complications alcoholism; somatic complications ... See more keywords
Pattern of Perioperative Surgical Patient Care, Equipment Handling and Operating Room Management During COVID-19 Pandemic at Jimma Medical Center
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DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s372428
Abstract: Background The nature of COVID-19 transmission creates significant risks in surgical departments owing to the close contact of medical staff with patients, the limited physical environment of the operating room and recovery room, the possibility… read more here.
Keywords: surgical patient; operating room; equipment; care ... See more keywords