PERIOPERATIVE COMPLICATION

This study tested whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that alerts nurses to high or low blood sugar can help surgical patients with diabetes stay in a healthy glucose range. About 200 adults with diabetes who had surgery wore the Dexcom G7 device for up to 10 days. The goa…

This study looked at how safe and useful it is to give small doses of anesthetic drugs to people who have had allergic reactions during surgery. Fifty adults who had a history of such reactions took part. The goal was to see if these drug challenge tests could confirm allergies b…

This study looked at how well 286 women slept the night after having a C-section with spinal morphine. Poor sleep after surgery can cause problems like confusion, slow recovery, and trouble breastfeeding. The goal was to find out how common poor sleep is and what factors make it …

This study looked at whether the air pressure used in the belly during gallbladder surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) causes swelling in the throat. 66 adults having planned gallbladder surgery were randomly assigned to either a lower or standard belly pressure. Researchers u…

This study looked at whether the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor gives accurate readings in diabetes patients who have poor blood circulation during hospital stays. Sixty adults with diabetes wore the device for up to 10 days while receiving standard care. Researchers compar…

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 …