Search results for "perioperative care"
Preoperative aspirin use associated with better outcomes in cardiac surgery patients, study finds
Aspirin therapy before cardiac surgery is associated with better outcomes, including lower 30-day mortality, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/21/4.htm
21 Dec 2011
Frailty score may help predict postop mortality risk in the elderly
A multidimensional frailty score helped predict postoperative mortality risk in elderly patients, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/14/3.htm
14 May 2014
Bulk of patients with MI after noncardiac surgery don't have ischemic symptoms
More than 65% of patients who have a myocardial infarction (MI) within 30 days of noncardiac surgery don't experience ischemic symptoms, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/20/3.htm
20 Apr 2011
Prep for periop
Pain, blood pressure, and transfusions are among the topics covered.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/01/conference.htm
15 Jan 2013
Frailty associated with failure to rescue after surgery, study finds
The results suggest that the risk-benefit ratio of even minor elective procedures needs to be carefully considered in individuals who are considered frail, the study authors said.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/28/3.htm
28 Mar 2018
September 28, 2022
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/09/28/
Guidance released on acute care, periprocedural management of patients on NOACs
The American Heart Association's scientific statement offers recommendations on monitoring and reversal of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs), among other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/15/4.htm
15 Feb 2017
January 11, 2023
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/01/11/
May 4, 2022
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/05/04/
Program for advanced recovery after surgery associated with shorter stays, better outcomes
The program for patients undergoing colorectal resection or hip fracture repair focused on optimizing nutrition, mobility, pain management, and patient engagement.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/17/4.htm
17 May 2017