PERIOPERATIVE CARE

This study looked at whether gel nail polish changes the accuracy of pulse oximeters, which measure oxygen levels in the blood. 162 healthy women had gel polish applied to one finger and left the other finger bare. Oxygen and heart rate readings were then compared between the two…

This study looked at 70,000 adults who had major non-cardiac surgery to see if taking statins before surgery affected their chances of survival and how quickly they recovered at home. Researchers tracked deaths within 30 days and one year, as well as days spent at home after surg…

This pilot study tested whether giving a sedative pill (alprazolam) before cataract surgery works as well as IV sedation (midazolam) in adults 65 and older. Twenty participants were randomly assigned to one of the two approaches, and researchers measured how well their thinking a…

This study looked at how different oxygen levels during laparoscopic lower abdominal surgery affect stress markers in the lungs and blood. 76 adults were randomly assigned to receive either normal (35%) or high (80%) oxygen during surgery. Researchers measured changes in various …

This study tracked 51 lung cancer patients before and after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery to see how much time they spent lying down, sitting, or standing. Researchers also looked at what prevented patients from moving more. The goal was to understand barriers to early mob…