Recommendations Updated for Preventing Surgical Site Infections
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In an article published online May 4 in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, reclassified and updated recommendations are presented for the prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs) in acute-care h…
Learn MoreSpecific Postoperative Complications Increased for Patients With Obesity
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with obesity have increased odds of postoperative infection, venous thromboembolism, and renal complications, but no increased odds of other postoperative complications, according to a study published …
Learn MoreSpecific TJA Subgroups Gain Greater Benefit From Peripheral Nerve Blocks
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Specific subgroups of patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) experience greater benefit from peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) in terms of reduction in complications, according to a study presented at …
Learn MoreDelaying Ileostomy Reversal Does Not Increase Postop Complications
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Delaying ileostomy reversal surgery does not affect the risk for postoperative complications, but loss of microbiota is associated with the incidence of complications, according to a study published online Apri…
Learn MoreIntra-Op Liposomal Bupivacaine Beneficial After Spinal Fusion in Scoliosis
FRIDAY, May 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion (PSF), intraoperative liposomal bupivacaine (LB) infiltration is associated with lower total opioid consumption and shorter …
Learn MoreVA Hospitals Offer Quality Surgical Care: Review
THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While the U.S. Veterans Affairs health system has been criticized for long appointment wait times and limited access to specialists, the quality of care and access to a range of surgical services is as good a…
Learn MoreLa obesidad puede aumentar las probabilidades de complicaciones postquirúrgicas
LUNES, 8 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hay otro motivo para vigilar el peso: la obesidad puede aumentar las probabilidades de complicaciones graves tras una cirugía.En comparación con los pacientes con un peso normal, los que son obesos tienen u…
Learn MoreUnos médicos realizan la primera cirugía cerebral en el útero
VIERNES, 5 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Por primera vez, los médicos han realizado con éxito una cirugía cerebral en un feto para tratar una rara anomalía de los vasos sanguíneos, que puede resultar letal en los recién nacidos.Los expertos apun…
Learn MoreFetal Embolization Feasible for Vein of Galen Malformation
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Transuterine ultrasound-guided fetal embolization of vein of Galen malformation is feasible and eliminates postnatal pathophysiology, according to a research letter published online May 4 in Stroke.Darren B. Orb…
Learn MoreObesity Can Raise Odds for Post-Surgical Complications
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Here’s one more reason to watch your weight: Obesity can increase your odds for serious complications after surgery.Compared with patients of normal weight, those who are obese are at greater risk for developing…
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