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Peri-operative use of synthetic intravenous fluid by peri-operative physicians in South Africa
Background Peri-operative physicians increasingly acknowledge that fluid management influences patient outcome. Studies have attempted to understand the changes in practice following recently published evidence, although none have included significant contributions from South Africa. Methods An …
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Pediatric Obesity and Peri-Operative Adverse Events
Most surgeries and many medical procedures commonly make use of some form of anesthesia to maximize patient comfort and safety. However, all are associated with risks. Obesity and related health care problems are relatively common in anesthesia and also have a negative effect on morbidity and …
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Patient and family experiences with peri-operative care for spinal fusion surgery
… procedure, little research has evaluated the perioperative process of spinal fusion patients. Furthermore, few care pathways exist for medically complex patients undergoing spinal fusions.6 This study examines the pre-, peri-, and post-operative experiences of families of patients undergoing …
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Paediatric burn wound patients: blood transfusion and requirements in the peri-operative period
… surgical procedures performed in the post-burn period (3).
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Implementation Of Teamstepps® In A Peri-Operative Environment In An Urban Medical Center
… and teamwork, among team members in a Peri-Operative setting. TeamSTEPPS® was selected as the training curriculum. Multiple parameters, including perceptions of teamwork, and safety metrics were evaluated pre and post-intervention.</p> <p>Intervention: TeamSTEPPS® was selected as the …
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Exploring the effect of peri-operative inflammation on systemic and local breast cancer biomarkers
… underlying the pro-metastatic potential of the peri-operative period is yet to be fully determined. This thesis aimed to explore the effect of peri-operative inflammation on local and systemic biomarker expression. Hypothesis The peri-operative period can alter local and systemic mediators of …
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The peri-operative pain management of total abdominal hysterectomy patients at an academic hospital
… was undertaken to assess the performance of the peri-operative pain management and describe the patient satisfaction following elective total abdominal hysterectomy cases at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa. The data obtained were collected utilising the …
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Peri-operative cardiac morbidity: prediction, prevention and the novel role of B-type natriuretic peptide
… risk of surgery. Theoretically, accurate pre-operative risk stratification would allow patients at low risk to have their surgery expedited efficiently, whilst those at higher risk could have a change made to their treatment plan such as peri-operative cardiac optimisation or in some cases, …
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Audit Of Peri-Operative Care As Part Of The Enhanced Recovery Model For Caesarean Delivery
… section (CS). There is much literature on peri-operative care for caesarean sections, under the model of fast-track surgery also known as Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). ERAS protocols have antenatal, intra-operative and post-operative components. This audit aimed to evaluate how …
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Improving the peri-operative management of patients undergoing free tissue transfer for head and neck malignancy
… tissue transfer, are at considerable risk of peri-operative morbidity and mortality from both primary and secondary disease. Free flap failure has a significant impact upon patient outcome, with resultant delayed discharge, and increased morbidity and mortality. By optimising co-morbidity and …
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Exploring the views of peri-operative nurses regarding efficient operating theatre room preparation in a selected private hospital
… of this study was to gain an understanding of peri-operative nurses’ experiences in the operating theatre with regards to preparation of the operating theatre room. The study aimed to explore and describe the views of peri-operative nurses regarding preparation of theatres. The researcher …
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An investigation of the systemic inflammatory response in the peri-operative period in patients undergoing potentially curative surgery for colorectal cancer
… 1. To establish the prognostic value of the pre-operative compared with the post-operative systemic inflammatory response in patients undergoing potentially curative surgery for colorectal cancer. 2. To examine the pre-operative inflammatory response in patients undergoing potentially curative …
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A study of organizational alignment at a Boston area hospital and its effects on patient throughput in the peri-operative areas
… systems level. A Boston Area Hospital has been experiencing delays in the operating rooms when moving patients into the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). As the different services of the hospital are inherently reliant upon each other, this issue cannot be isolated and resolved in this one …
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Is psoas muscle area as determined by cross-sectional measurement an accurate predictor of peri-operative outcomes in adenocarcinoma of the upper gastrointestinal tract?
Background Radiologically measured psoas muscle area has been associated with poorer surgical outcomes. Our hypothesis is that patients with gastric cancer and lower psoas muscle area have poorer short-term surgical outcomes. Methods Individuals with gastric cancer were assessed and total psoas …
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A Review of whether peri-operative nursing records used in the Western Cape Metropolitan health region are in line with international standards and recommendations for standard content and design characteristics for the Western Cape
Peri-operative nursing is faced with increasing pressure to improve productivity while coping with diminishing resources. Nurses have to work harder and faster while still maintaining a high standard of patient care. This emphasises the need for comprehensive, yet easy-to-use peri-operative nursing …
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The relationship between preoperative hypertension and intraoperative haemodynamic changes known to be associated with postoperative morbidity
… is not consistently associated with postoperative cardiovascular morbidity and therefore not considered a major peri-operative risk factor. However, hypertension may predispose to peri-operative haemodynamic changes known to be associated with perioperative morbidity and mortality, such …
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Estimating Target Vessel Location on Robot-Assisted CABG using Feature-based CT to US Registration
… its success still depends on the surgeon’s experience and expertise, and the conversion rate to full sternotomy is in the order of 15%—25%. One of the reasons for conversion is poor pre-operative planning, which is based solely on pre-operative computed tomography (CT) images. This thesis …
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The Development Of An Evidence-Based Anti-Emetic Tool For The Management Of Post-Operative Nausea And Vomiting In Patients At High Risk For Qt Prolongation And Patients Taking Neurotransmitter Modulating Medications
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Peri-operative care providers have a myriad of medication options when developing and implementing a plan for the management of post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV). However, the provider must be aware of the potential side effects, complications, and interactions of those …
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The effects of preconditioning coronary artery disease patients with hyperbaric oxygen prior to coronary artery bypass graft surgery & cardiopulmonary bypass
… artery bypass graft (CABG) is associated with periods of ischaemia and reperfusion, which may lead to myocardial dysfunction. In clinical studies, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) treatment following an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), has been shown to limit myocardial injury and improve myocardial …
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