SURGERY COMPLICATIONS

This study tested two ways of using a breathing machine during heart bypass surgery to see which one leads to fewer lung problems. Over 1,500 adults having planned heart surgery took part. One group had the breathing machine turned off during bypass, while the other received very…

This study tested whether giving the sedative dexmedetomidine during chest surgery helps keep the lungs open and working well afterward. One hundred adults having lung surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal was to see if the drug imp…

This study looked at how doctors in the U.S. manage blood thinners in heart patients who need surgery. The goal was to understand current practices and track risks like bleeding or heart attacks. 147 patients who had a heart stent and were on two blood thinners were followed befo…

This study tested whether a home-based exercise program, supported by an online platform, could help patients get fitter before surgery. Half of the 144 participants followed the program, while the other half received usual care. The main goal was to see if the program was practi…

This study tested whether a simple electronic wristband could help track how much patients move after heart surgery. 137 adults wore the band for two months after leaving the hospital. The goal was to measure daily steps and find early signs of recovery or complications.

This study looked at how well the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor matches standard blood sugar checks in 40 adults after heart surgery. Participants wore the monitor while in the intensive care unit and on regular hospital floors. The goal was to see if the device could reli…

This study looked at 90 adults having major liver surgery to compare two fluid management approaches: a restrictive method that limits fluids versus an individualized approach guided by a special system. The goal was to see which strategy better controls blood loss, reduces compl…