Opioid-free anaesthesia improves outcomes in gynaecological laparoscopic surgery Jacinthlyn Sylvia9 March 2023 9:15 AM ISTA new study published in BMC Anesthesiology suggests that The opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) approach is comparable to the opioid-based anaesthesia (OA)...
Liberal preoperative fasting policy tied to reduced fasting duration and improved patient well-being Dr Ishan Kataria6 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTPreoperative fasting is commonly implemented to minimize the risk of aspiration in patients undergoing elective procedures under anesthesia. In...
Women have higher mortality following CABG compared to men Aditi6 March 2023 9:45 AM ISTNew York: An original investigation published in JAMA Surgery has concluded that women are at higher risk of experiencing adverse outcomes after...
Study finds children with developmental delay undergoing tonsillectomy have heightened complication risks Isra Zaman6 March 2023 9:30 AM ISTChildren with developmental delay may be at risk for higher complication rates following tonsillectomy compared to children without developmental...
Existing chest scans may be used for predicting surgical risks: Study Isra Zaman6 March 2023 9:15 AM ISTInstead of special heart scans, physicians can use images of the chest captured months earlier, and for other reasons, to estimate patients’ risk of...
Posterior pericardiotomy reduces postoperative AF and pericardial effusion risk after cardiac surgery Jacinthlyn Sylvia4 March 2023 10:15 AM ISTPosterior pericardiotomy (PP) is a safe and effective technique that reduces the risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) and pericardial...
Coffee intake not linked to first bowel movement post laparoscopic colectomy Jacinthlyn Sylvia3 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTThere is no link between caffeine and a shorter time to the first bowel movement, says an article published in British Journal of...
Does diabetes status in patients with left main disease affect the decision for CABG or PCI? Study sheds light Medha Baranwal3 March 2023 11:30 AM ISTUSA: A meta-analysis of four randomized, controlled trials showed that among patients undergoing revascularization for left main disease and deemed...
Perioperative calcium and vitamin D supplementation prevents hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy: Study Medha Baranwal3 March 2023 10:15 AM ISTThailand: A recent study has shown that perioperative supplementation of oral vitamin D and calcium significantly decreases the risks of biochemical...
Peri-mammary artery flaps are useful in breast-conserving surgery in patients with small or medium-sized breasts Dr. Shravani Dali1 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTPeri-mammary artery flaps useful in breast-conserving surgery in patients with small or medium-sized breasts suggests a new study published in the BMC...
Routine Frailty Assessment before elective surgery associated with improved survival rates Dr. Shravani Dali28 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTAccording to a new study, published in JAMA Surgery, Routine Preoperative Frailty Assessment before elective surgery was associated with more...
Pain management pathway reduces use of opioids after urethral repair surgery Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTFor men undergoing surgery to repair scarring in the urethra (urethroplasty), a new approach to pain management can reduce the need for strong opioid...
