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 »
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 »
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 »
More Perioperative News
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 »
Activity lowers depression risk post-bariatric surgery
Adults undergoing bariatric surgery who are more physically active are less likely to have symptoms of depression, according to a study. Read more »
