POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

This study tested whether using a wireless monitoring system that alerts nurses can help catch and reduce dangerous changes in breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels in patients recovering from major surgery. It involved 227 adults who stayed in the hospital after non-heart sur…

This study tested whether a special monitor could help prevent low blood pressure in patients waking up from surgery. The monitor predicts when blood pressure might drop, allowing nurses to give fluids or medications early. Researchers compared patients using this smart monitor t…

This study tested whether carefully avoiding certain medications that can slow thinking and weaken the body helps older adults recover better from heart bypass surgery. Researchers compared 120 patients aged 60+ who either received standard care or had these specific drugs remove…

This large international trial tested whether customizing a patient's blood flow target during major abdominal surgery reduces serious complications afterward. It involved over 1,100 high-risk patients aged 45 and older. The goal was to see if aiming for a patient's own pre-surge…

This study tested whether a lung ultrasound scan could help doctors more accurately predict when elderly patients recovering from surgery are ready to have their breathing tube safely removed. Researchers followed 130 patients aged 65 and older who had surgery with general anesth…

This study tested two simple breathing-based methods to help doctors decide if a patient needs more IV fluids right after heart surgery. The goal is to give the right amount of fluid—not too much or too little—to help patients recover better and avoid complications. Researchers c…

This study tested whether customizing the settings on a breathing machine (ventilator) during surgery could help prevent lung complications in older adults having abdominal surgery. Researchers compared personalized settings to standard ones in 136 patients aged 60-80. The goal w…

This study tested whether using a continuous blood pressure monitor during surgery is better than the standard method of checking every few minutes. The goal was to see if catching blood pressure highs and lows faster could prevent serious complications like heart or kidney injur…

This study tested whether training breathing muscles before abdominal surgery could help patients recover better. 134 patients were asked to use a special breathing device for about two weeks before their operation. Researchers wanted to see if this training could reduce the numb…

This study tested two different anesthesia approaches for people having major surgery. One approach used a combination of several non-opioid medications along with opioids, while the other used mainly opioids. Researchers wanted to see which method led to better patient recovery,…

This study tested whether the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) could help reduce death anxiety in patients who had surgery for cancer concerns. Researchers taught 120 patients the EFT method after their surgery and measured their anxiety levels before and after. The goal was to …

This study tested if a special education kit could help people better understand and follow care instructions after a tooth extraction, and also reduce their anxiety. Researchers compared 208 adults who got either standard verbal instructions or those same instructions plus a kit…

This study tested whether standard activity restrictions after a C-section are necessary or if a structured exercise program is better. Researchers compared 200 women who either followed the usual 6-week restrictions or did a 10-week core and breathing exercise program. The goal …

This study tested whether closely monitoring a patient's brain waves (EEG) during general anesthesia helps doctors give the right amount of sleep medicine. Researchers wanted to see if this personalized approach helps patients wake up faster after surgery and reduces problems wit…

This large study tested whether taking ibuprofen for eight days after hip or knee replacement surgery is safe. Nearly 3,000 patients were randomly given either ibuprofen or a placebo pill to see which group had fewer serious complications. The goal was to find the best balance be…

This study tested whether adding a specific type of abdominal acupuncture to standard post-surgery care could help women recover their normal gut function faster after a common gynecologic procedure. It involved 80 women who had laparoscopic hysterectomies, with half receiving th…

This study tested whether using cold saline (0-4°C) to rinse the surgical site during impacted wisdom tooth removal leads to better recovery than using room-temperature saline. Fourteen patients had one wisdom tooth removed with cold saline and the other with room-temperature sal…

This study tested whether placing children on their stomachs at specific head-up angles (10°, 30°, or 45°) helps their heart and lung recovery after congenital heart surgery. Researchers monitored 102 infants and children to see which angle best improved breathing support and all…

This study tested whether adding interactive educational videos to standard care helps patients recover from bowel obstruction after abdominal surgery. About 310 patients were randomly assigned to receive either standard care alone or standard care plus five educational videos ab…

This study tested whether specific nerve blocks in the chest could improve recovery after heart bypass surgery. Researchers compared two types of nerve blocks against standard pain medication in 243 patients. They measured how long patients needed breathing support, their pain le…

This study analyzed data from 8,751 patients aged 65+ who had elective surgery to understand how their health before surgery relates to complications afterward. Researchers looked at different assessment tools to see which ones best predict heart and stroke problems within 30 day…

This study looked back at medical records to understand what factors make older adults more likely to develop serious lung problems after major abdominal surgery. Researchers analyzed data from 239 patients aged 65 and older. The goal is to help doctors identify high-risk patient…

This study aimed to see if a special ultrasound scan of the liver could help doctors spot heart problems after major heart surgery. Researchers followed 32 patients who had heart surgery to see if changes in blood flow to the liver were linked to poor heart function. The goal was…

This study looked back at the health records of over 400,000 adults who had heart surgery to see if receiving a specific sedative (dexmedetomidine) around the time of their operation was linked to better recovery. Researchers compared patients who got the drug to those who did no…

This study aimed to understand if keeping a patient's lungs gently inflated during heart surgery affects a key measurement of kidney health. Researchers compared two different breathing techniques in 60 adults undergoing planned heart bypass surgery. The goal was to gather inform…

This study tested a simple risk calculator to predict which patients are most likely to die within 30 days after surgery. Researchers followed 3,000 patients at a Brazilian hospital, using just four pieces of information collected before surgery: age, health status, surgery urgen…

This study observed 240 high-risk surgery patients to see if problems in the recovery room (PACU) predict complications in the regular hospital ward within the next 72 hours. Researchers tracked vital signs and complications to understand the connection. The goal is to improve pa…

This study observed over 6,400 surgery patients to see how doctors use a drug called sugammadex, which helps reverse muscle paralysis from anesthesia. Researchers tracked how often the drug was given, how well it worked to restore muscle strength, and what side effects occurred. …

This study aimed to see if a simple pre-surgery frailty test could predict which older patients are most likely to have complications after colorectal cancer surgery. Researchers followed 200 patients aged 65 and older, assessing their frailty before their operation and tracking …

This study aims to understand why liver transplants from donors with fatty liver disease are more vulnerable to damage after surgery. Researchers will analyze genetic data and medical records from 300 past transplant cases to identify which cells and genes are involved. The goal …

This study looked back at the medical records of nearly 2,400 children to see if having a cold before surgery is riskier now than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers compared children with mild cold symptoms who had elective surgery to understand if the pandemic chan…

The purpose of this dual-center retrospective study is to investigate the relationship between the number of metallic cerclage wires used in femoral fracture surgery and the risk of developing deep infections. Cerclage wiring is a common technique used to hold bone fragments toge…