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The use of cryotherapy after normal vaginal delivery has no effect on perineal pain or oedema, according to a study presented here at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). “It’s a little disappointing because we expected that the cryotherapy really could relieve pain and oedema, but it was […]
Read MoreActa Anaesthesiol Scand. 2015 May 1 Authors: Eskildsen KZ et al BACKGROUND: Early postoperative mobilisation may reduce patient morbidity and improve hospital efficiency by accelerated discharge. The aim of this study was to measure postural stability early after laparoscopic surgery in order to assess how early it is safe to mobilise and discharge patients. METHODS: We included […]
Read MoreDespite the apparent risks, using a neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA) before tracheal intubation improves the odds of first-attempt intubation success in critically ill ICU patients, a study has found. “The question of whether to paralyze or not to paralyze is clearly answered in the operating room and emergency department: Using a paralytic is the way […]
Read MoreChildren routinely face prolonged periods without eating or drinking before surgery, often extending hours beyond recommended guidelines, a new study has found. More than three-fourths of children who had surgery went more than 12 hours without solids before their operations, researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital reported. The study, which examined the records of more than […]
Read MoreActa Anaesthesiol Scand. 2015 May 5. doi: 10.1111/aas.12521. Authors: Kurita GP et al BACKGROUND: Renal impairment and the risk of toxicity caused by accumulation of opioids and/or active metabolites is an under-investigated issue. This study aimed at analysing if symptoms/adverse effects in opioid-treated patients with cancer were associated with renal function. METHODS: Cross-sectional multicentre study (European Pharmacogenetic […]
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