Perioperative News
In a surgical suite, age is more than a number; it is a factor that helps formulate processes from the perioperative stages to postop care. Read more »
Intervention reduces postoperative complications
A program that emphasizes patient education, early mobilization and pulmonary interventions is associated with reduced risk. Read more »
Study links SSRIs to perioperative bleeding risk
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are associated with increased risk of bleeding, transfusion, hospital readmission and death. Read more »
More Perioperative News
OR, PACU best for surviving inpatient cardiac arrest
The findings offer evidence that the presence of anesthesia providers in these locations may improve outcomes for certain patients. Read more »
Patient feedback may not reflect surgical care
Results showed no link between patient satisfaction scores and surgical care quality scores, researchers reported. Read more »
Prior chest radiation risky for heart surgery patients
During an average 7.6 years of follow-up after heart surgery, 55% of patients in the radiation group died, compared with 28% in the non-radiation group. Read more »
CDC: Organ transplant recipient died of rabies
A Maryland patient who recently died of rabies contracted the infection through organ transplantation done more than a year ago. Read more »
Composite risk lower after CABG compared with PCI
Patients who undergo coronary artery bypass grafting surgery have a lower overall composite risk for MI, stroke and death. Read more »
Taking control through shared governance
The typical healthcare organization’s administrative team often includes a nurse leader who has the ultimate decision-making power for nursing processes. Read more »
