POSTOPERATIVE CARE

This study tests whether combining two sedatives, dexmedetomidine and esketamine, can lower the chance of delirium (sudden confusion) in older patients (60+) after surgery in the ICU. Delirium is common and can lead to worse outcomes. The trial will involve 100 participants and t…

This completed Phase 4 trial tested whether a turmeric extract (curcumin) can reduce pain after total laparoscopic hysterectomy. 126 participants took either liposomal curcumin or a placebo before and after surgery. The main goal was to measure pain levels 24 hours after the oper…

This completed study tested whether ChatGPT-5 could match anesthesiologists in predicting which patients need intensive care after surgery. Researchers used preoperative data from 938 adults undergoing elective surgery. The goal was to see how well the AI's predictions agreed wit…

This study looked at whether using the 'Teach-Back' method—where patients repeat discharge instructions in their own words—helps people who had leg surgery feel more prepared to go home. 64 patients were split into two groups: one got standard discharge education, the other got t…

This study followed 240 high-risk surgery patients to see if problems in the recovery room (PACU) are linked to complications in the first 72 hours after leaving. Researchers tracked vital signs and medical events, and also asked nurses to assess risk. The goal is to find early w…

This study tested a new portable device called MARIE that measures carbon dioxide (CO2) in the breath of 40 adults after surgery. The goal was to see if MARIE works as well as standard hospital monitors for detecting breathing problems early. Researchers compared MARIE's readings…