Exploring the Lived Experience of Families Waiting for Surgical Patients: A Qualitative Study.
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DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13711
Abstract: Family-centered care is an important aspect of perioperative nursing, especially during the perioperative waiting period that separates patients from their families or significant others. However, there is a lack of understanding on what waiting means… read more here.
Keywords: waiting surgical; family; family members; experience ... See more keywords
Identify and categorize drug-related problems in hospitalized surgical patients in China
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DOI: 10.1007/s11096-018-0777-7
Abstract: Background Data is lacking on types and severities of drug-related problems (DRPs) in hospitalized surgical patients in China. Objective To identify and categorize types and causes of DRPs, and to assess severities of these DRPs.… read more here.
Keywords: identify categorize; hospitalized surgical; related problems; surgical patients ... See more keywords
Surgical patients’ use of, and attitudes towards, the internet for e-patient activities in Germany and Oman
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.05.022
Abstract: Introduction E-patient activities are known to impact upon the patient-doctor relationship and on surgical outcomes. In Oman, there is no published information about the e-patient. The aim of this study, conducted at two surgical sites,… read more here.
Keywords: patients use; attitudes towards; patient activities; surgical patients ... See more keywords
Early intraoperative hypotension and its associated factors among surgical patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia: An observational study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102835
Abstract: Background Early intraoperative hypotension (eIOH) is a common complication of general anesthesia and is significantly associated with postoperative morbidity and mortality. The incidence of eIOH was high, especially in resource-limited settings. Identifying the factors associated… read more here.
Keywords: study; surgical patients; hypotension; early intraoperative ... See more keywords
An assessment of the effect of the genotype on postoperative venous thromboembolism risk in 140,831 surgical patients
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102938
Abstract: Background Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism Events (VTE) constitute a major source of morbidity and mortality after surgery. The aim of this study was to investigate whether commonly occurring Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) are associated with VTE… read more here.
Keywords: genome wide; study; postoperative venous; surgical patients ... See more keywords
The predictive value of NT-proBNP and hs-TnT for risk of death in cardiac surgical patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2018.01.012
Abstract: BACKGROUND European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation II (EuroSCORE II) is used for risk stratification before cardiac surgery, but whether N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and high-sensitivity troponin T (hs-TnT) may add prognostic information… read more here.
Keywords: probnp measurements; cardiac surgical; risk; tnt ... See more keywords
Effects of perioperative supplementation with pro-/synbiotics on clinical outcomes in surgical patients: A meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2016.10.015
Abstract: BACKGROUND & AIMS The Potential benefits and possible risks of perioperative supplementation with probiotics/synbiotics in surgical patients are not fully understood. Recent evidence has rapidly evolved and conveys conflicting results. Thus, we undertook a meta-analysis… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; perioperative supplementation; surgical patients; supplementation pro ... See more keywords
Intravenous fish oil in critically ill and surgical patients - Historical remarks and critical appraisal.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2017.07.006
Abstract: The purpose of this review is to explain the historical and clinical background for intravenous fish oil administration, to evaluate its results by using a product specific metaanalysis, and to stimulate further research in the… read more here.
Keywords: intravenous fish; surgical patients; critically ill; ill surgical ... 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
Persistently Elevated Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Levels among Critically Ill Surgical Patients after Sepsis and Development of Chronic Critical Illness and Dismal Long-Term Outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2019.04.014
Abstract: BACKGROUND Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a gut-derived incretin hormone that stimulates insulin secretion, cellular glucose uptake, and has immune-regulatory functions. Glucagon-like peptide-1 is markedly altered after trauma and sepsis, but the implications remain unclear. STUDY… read more here.
Keywords: sepsis; critical illness; glucagon like; surgical patients ... See more keywords
Association of Geriatric-Specific Variables with 30-Day Hospital Readmission Risk of Elderly Surgical Patients: A NSQIP Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2019.12.032
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Elderly patients, > 65 years of age, undergo an increasing number of surgical operations performed annually in the United States and they present with unique health care needs. Preventing postoperative readmission remains an important… read more here.
Keywords: readmission; geriatric specific; surgical patients; elderly surgical ... See more keywords