PERIOPERATIVE COMPLICATION

This study looked at 76 adults having gallbladder surgery to see if the gas pressure used in the belly affects a marker of brain pressure (optic nerve sheath diameter). Participants were randomly assigned to low or standard pressure. The goal was to understand if higher pressure …

This study looked at whether the air pressure used in the belly during laparoscopic gallbladder surgery can cause swelling in the throat. 66 adults were randomly assigned to either low or standard pressure. Doctors used ultrasound to measure throat tissue thickness before and aft…

This study looked at how well 286 mothers slept the night after having a C-section with spinal morphine. The goal was to find out how common poor sleep is and what factors might make it worse. The researchers used a sleep questionnaire and also tracked pain, nausea, and itching.

This study looked at how well the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor works in 60 diabetes patients who had poor blood flow during hospital stays, such as after surgery or in the ICU. Researchers compared the monitor's readings to standard finger-stick blood sugar tests. The goa…

This study looked at how safe it is to test people for drug allergies related to surgery. Fifty adults who had allergic reactions during or after surgery were given small doses of the suspected drugs in a controlled setting. The goal was to see if this testing method could better…