Can anterior plane blocks be considered as routine analgesic adjunct in patients with rib fractures? Study sheds light Medha Baranwal14 May 2024 6:45 AM ISTAustralia: Rib fractures are a common consequence of traumatic injuries, often causing significant pain and discomfort for patients. Effective pain...
Prophylactic wound irrigation with antiseptic solutions may reduce surgical site infections: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia13 May 2024 8:00 AM ISTSurgical site infections (SSIs) remain a significant concern following surgeries by leading to complications, increased mortality rates and economic...
Oral Antibiotics Effective in Treating Uncomplicated Appendicitis: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia24 April 2024 8:00 PM ISTRecent findings from the Appendicitis Acuta II (APPAC II) trial indicated that treating uncomplicated acute appendicitis with just oral antibiotics...
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy improves quality of life in patients with claudication: JAMA Medha Baranwal19 April 2024 6:45 AM ISTUK: A randomized clinical trial has shown that extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) may be considered a safe and effective alternative therapy for...
Transarterial chemoembolization and sorafenib combo improves survival in hepatocellular patients with PVTT: JAMA Medha Baranwal12 April 2024 7:30 AM ISTChina: A recent study showed a longer recurrence-free survival and overall survival with the combination of sorafenib and transarterial...
Liver transplantation: Normothermic regional perfusion tied to better DCD liver allograft outcome, study reveals Medha Baranwal10 April 2024 8:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in JAMA Surgery reports US liver transplant outcomes after normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) versus standard super...
Robotic Surgery on the Rise in Emergency Procedures: Study Shows Promising Outcomes Dr.Niharika Harsha B17 March 2024 8:00 PM ISTIn a noteworthy shift in the landscape of emergency general surgery, robotic procedures are increasingly making their mark, offering potential...
GLP-1 RA linked to significant gastric contents before anaesthesia and increased risk of aspiration: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 March 2024 12:45 AM ISTSafety concerns for patients undergoing anesthesia who use glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), which are medications approved for...
Does intraoperative wound irrigation prevent surgical site infection after laparotomy? Study sheds light Medha Baranwal2 March 2024 3:00 AM ISTGermany: A randomized clinical trial suggests that intraoperative wound irrigation with polyhexanide solution should not be recommended as standard...
Postoperative antibiotics may not improve outcomes among kids with nonperforated appendicitis with gangrenous, suppurative, or exudative findings: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia9 Feb 2024 6:00 PM ISTA recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association investigated the efficacy of postoperative antibiotics in children with...
Current EMS treatment guidelines improve survival in patients with TBI who require positive pressure ventilation Medha Baranwal4 Feb 2024 6:00 PM ISTUSA: Recently reported results from the Excellence in Prehospital Injury Care (EPIC) study revealed that the implementation of the emergency medical...
Whole blood transfusion improves survival in trauma patients presenting with severe haemorrhage: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 Feb 2024 6:30 PM ISTUSA: A recent cohort study published in JAMA Surgery showed that receipt of a whole-blood (WB) transfusion earlier at any time point within the first...
