Half of Deaths After Noncardiac Surgery Due to 3 Complications
Major bleeding, myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery, sepsis account for 44.9% of deaths
Surgery
Reoperation Less Likely With Retropubic Slings for SUI
In a study, women undergoing a transobturator sling procedure had a 2.4-fold higher risk of reoperation for recurrent stress urinary incontinence than those undergoing a retropubic sling procedure.
Reducing Postoperative Opioid Consumption
Prescribing fewer opioid pills after surgery and providing opioid use education before surgery may reduce postoperative opioid consumption.
Opioid Prescribing Risky for Some Urologic Surgery Patients
In a study, urologists were the top prescribers of codeine, the most commonly used opioid.
Mortality Not Higher With Transfusions From Female Donors
Findings seen for red blood cells from female, previously pregnant, or sex-discordant donors
Surgeons’ Unprofessional Behavior Tied to Higher Complication Risk
Risk increased when 4 or more reports were made in the 36 months before a patient’s surgery
FDA Announces New Steps to Reduce Risks Tied to Surgical Staplers
Agency proposing higher classification of surgical staplers that will require premarket notification clearance
Better Communication Cuts Down on Surgery-Related Deaths
South Carolina hospitals use a checklist to increase safety in the operating room. As part of a novel program, 14 hospitals in South Carolina reduced post-surgery mortality rates by 22% through the simple act of using a checklist in their operating rooms. The hospitals, which account for almost 40% of the state’s inpatient surgeries, completed…
Reoperation for Mesh Complications May Up Depression Risk
Women younger than 46 years undergoing surgical correction are especially at risk for depression.
ASH Develops Practice Guidelines for Venous Thromboembolism
Clinical practice guidelines presented for diagnosis, treatment, pediatric and pregnancy-linked VTE
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