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Pre-operative pain and depressive symptoms in older adults place them at greater risk of delirium following surgery, according to a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry. Both pain and depression are independent and interactive risk factors for delirium, suggesting a cumulative effect. “Understanding the impact of preoperative pain and depression on risk of delirium in […]
Read MoreFood and Drug Administration (US) AUDIENCE: Anesthesiology, Pulmonary, Biomedical Engineering, Risk Manager ISSUE: FDA notified health professionals and their medical care organizations of the Class 1 recall of the Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator Systems with software versions below 2.8, with distribution dates March 3, 2014 through August 22, 2014 and serial numbers listed here. The […]
Read MoreI thought our readers would appreciate an update on Ebola. • As of 7 Nov., There have been 13,268 reported Ebola cases in 8 affected countries since the outbreak began, with 4,960 reported deaths. (WHO) • Spain: 83 contacts of health-care workers have completed 21-day follow up. • US: 124 of 177 contacts have completed […]
Read MoreYou’re human. You’re entitled to say some obnoxious things now and then. But keep in mind your employees absorb and weigh your words, and they’ll give you a pass on those annoying expressions for only so long. Spew these dozen phrases at your peril: 1. Hold that thought. OK. For how long? Later today? Tomorrow? […]
Read MorePressure. The very word strikes fear into many people. Winners thrive on pressure while losers fear it. What is pressure? My definition of pressure is when you absolutely have to do something you are not prepared to do. If you have to kick a field goal to win a big football game and you aren’t […]
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