Perioperative Medicine
News
New-onset AFib common but unrecognized in the month after cardiac surgery
Results of SEARCH-AF trial show one in five cardiac surgery patients with no history of atrial fibrillation develop it within 30 days post...
Clinical
Risky business: Longer-course prophylactic perioperative antimicrobials
Is administration of prophylactic antimicrobials beyond 24 hours associated with a difference in the postoperative outcomes of surgical site...
News
Managing pain expectations is key to enhanced recovery
Multimodal approach to postsurgery pain management can reduce or eliminate opioids for certain patient groups.
News
Pursue multimodal pain management in patients taking opioids
Use hospitalization as an intervention opportunity for patients with opioid use disorder.
News
Restriction of Foley catheters in older trauma patients improved outcomes
Strict criteria to limit Foley catheters in older trauma patients reduced infection rates and speed discharge.
Practice Management
Acetaminophen plus ibuprofen cut patient-controlled morphine after total hip arthroplasty
Is the perioperative/early postoperative use of acetaminophen-ibuprofen associated with less patient-controlled morphine administration after...
Clinical
The hospitalized postbariatric surgery patient
To provide the best care, hospitalists should be aware of common and important complications.
Clinical
Cultivating patient activation through technology
The key to success will likely involve tailoring interventions to individual patients.
News
New ASH guideline: VTE prophylaxis after major surgery
ORLANDO – The chair of VTE guidelines panel presented highlights of the latest guidelines in a special session at the annual meeting of the...
News
Transfusion-related lung injury is on the rise in elderly patients
SAN ANTONIO – Researchers at the Food and Drug Administration examined trends in potentially life-threatening or fatal transfusion-related adverse...