ELDERLY PATIENTS

This study looked at 77 older adults (65+) having hip fracture surgery to compare two types of nerve blocks for pain relief. One block targets the sacral area, the other the groin area. Researchers measured pain levels, how much extra pain medicine was needed, and how quickly pat…

This study tested whether giving a low dose of s-ketamine during chest surgery can prevent postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) in patients aged 60 and older. Over 500 participants having non-cardiac chest surgery were randomly assigned to receive either s-ketamine or anothe…

This study tested whether a special nerve block called PENG, given before hip fracture surgery, can reduce pain when patients are positioned for spinal anesthesia. Sixty adults having hip nail surgery were randomly assigned to receive the block or not. The goal was to see if the …

This study followed 76 adults over age 70 with solid tumors who were starting chemotherapy for the first time. Researchers used questionnaires to measure quality of life, daily activities, and mental function. The goal was to learn how to better tailor cancer treatment and suppor…

This study looked at 174 older adults (ages 65-80) having lumbar fusion surgery to see if one type of IV fluid (sodium acetate Ringer's) protects the kidneys better than another (sodium lactate Ringer's). Researchers measured kidney injury markers in urine and blood after surgery…