POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

This study looked at whether lowering the use of anticholinergic drugs—common in older adults and linked to confusion and frailty—before and after heart surgery could help patients recover better. Researchers studied 120 people having elective coronary bypass surgery. They measur…

This study tested a personalized breathing machine setting (called PEEP) in 136 elderly patients aged 60-80 having laparoscopic upper abdominal surgery. The goal was to see if tailoring the ventilator to each patient could lower lung complications after surgery. Researchers measu…

This study tested if doing special breathing exercises before abdominal surgery could lower the number and severity of complications after the operation. 134 adults scheduled for major belly surgery took part. The goal was to see if strengthening breathing muscles beforehand help…

This study looked at 102 children who had surgery for congenital heart disease and needed a breathing tube afterward. Researchers tested three different head-elevated lying positions (10°, 30°, and 45°) to see which one best helps the heart and lungs recover and improves toleranc…

This study tested if adding interactive health videos to standard care helps people with early bowel obstruction after abdominal surgery. 462 adults took part. The videos covered disease knowledge, rehabilitation, and diet. Researchers measured quality of life and recovery speed.

This study looked at whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that involves tapping on specific body points, can help reduce death anxiety in people who have had cancer surgery. 120 adults who had oncological surgery and feared cancer recurrence participated. Research…

This study tested whether using a combination of pain medicines (multimodal anesthesia) during major surgery helps patients feel better and recover more smoothly compared to using only opioids. 240 adults having planned major surgery took part. The goal was to see if the multimod…

This study looked at whether using very small breaths (low tidal volume) during heart-lung bypass surgery can help protect the kidneys. Researchers measured kidney blood flow in 60 adults before and after surgery. The goal was to see if this breathing method could reduce the risk…

This study looked at whether a lung ultrasound score can predict if elderly patients (65+) will have trouble breathing after their breathing tube is removed following surgery. Researchers followed 130 patients in the recovery room after general anesthesia. The goal was to find be…

This study looked at 32 adults who had heart surgery to see if a simple liver ultrasound could spot right-sided heart failure. The researchers measured blood flow in the liver's portal vein and compared it to standard heart function tests. The goal was to find a better, non-invas…

This study looked at whether using EEG (brain-wave) monitoring during general anesthesia helps doctors give the right amount of medicine. The goal was to see if this approach helps patients wake up faster after surgery and reduces short-term memory or thinking problems. About 100…

This study looked back at 901 infants who had surgery for a narrowed aorta (coarctation) before their first birthday. Researchers wanted to find out how many later developed high blood pressure or a re-narrowing of the aorta. The goal is to better understand these risks and impro…

This study examined 300 past liver transplant cases to understand why donor livers with fatty liver disease are more vulnerable to injury after transplantation. Researchers analyzed stored tissue samples and clinical data using advanced genetic techniques to identify key cell typ…

This study looked at how doctors use a drug called sugammadex to reverse muscle relaxants after surgery. Researchers watched over 6,400 patients to see when and how much of the drug was given, and if it worked well and was safe. No extra tests or treatments were done—just normal …

This study looked at whether a tool called the ARISCAT score can predict lung complications (like pneumonia or collapsed lung) after major abdominal cancer surgery. Researchers followed 410 adults who had surgery under general anesthesia. The goal was to see if the score could he…

This study looked at whether the usual advice to rest for 6 weeks after a C-section is really needed. 200 women who had a planned C-section were randomly assigned to either follow standard rest instructions or start a gentle 10-week exercise program. The goal was to see if exerci…

This study looked at 119 adults to find out if using 50% or 100% oxygen during breathing tube removal after anesthesia leads to fewer drops in oxygen levels. The goal was to see which approach is safer for recovery. Results help guide standard care in the recovery room.

This study analyzed health records from over 400,000 adults who had heart surgery to see if the sedative dexmedetomidine helped prevent problems like confusion, kidney injury, or death within 30 days. Researchers compared patients who received the drug around surgery time to thos…

This study looked at whether using a continuous monitoring system (GE Portrait) with nurse alerts can reduce dangerous changes in vital signs like low oxygen, breathing problems, and abnormal heart rates. 227 adults recovering from major noncardiac surgery took part. The goal was…

This study looked at 240 high-risk surgery patients to see if problems in the recovery room (PACU) can predict complications on the hospital ward in the next 3 days. Researchers tracked vital signs and medical events to find patterns. The goal is to help nurses and doctors identi…

This study looked at medical records of 239 patients aged 65 and older who had major abdominal surgery. The goal was to find out what factors increase the chance of lung complications like pneumonia or breathing failure after surgery. By identifying these risks, doctors can bette…