Apr 29, 2019
There remains some debate about what the optimal blood pressure (BP) goal should be for patients with diabetes mellitus. In a brand new study, the ADVANCE trial (Action in Diabetes and Vascular Disease: Preterax and Diamicron Modified Release Controlled Evaluation)...
Apr 28, 2019
A national cohort study of just over 79,000 patients undergoing surgery looked to determine if differing durations of surgical prophylaxis resulted in reductions in surgical site infection, and also if there were effects reflected in adverse outcomes such ad acute...
Apr 26, 2019
A recent editorial in the prestigious New England Medical Journal has highlighted a phenomenon whereby a lack of cautious discretion, or even a misapplication of guidance can result in adverse consequences for patients. Referencing the relatively recent CDC guideline...
Apr 24, 2019
Pre-operative salbutamol to reduce rates of perioperative respiratory adverse events children undergoing anaesthesia for tonsillectomy? The results of a recent randomized clinical trial suggest so. Laryngospasm, coughing, and oxygen desaturation each occurred...
Apr 24, 2019
A retrospective cohort study using administrative health claims database from the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has adults admitted to hospital for surgery and who were not taking opioids before the admission, examining the time to...
