European journal of anaesthesiology
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study Observational Study
Determination of loss of consciousness: a comparison of clinical assessment, bispectral index and electroencephalogram: An observational study.
Computer-processed algorithms of encephalographic signals are widely used to assess the depth of anaesthesia. However, data indicate that the bispectral index (BIS), a processed electroencephalography monitoring system, may not be reliable for assessing the depth of anaesthesia. ⋯ This trial was not registered because registration was not mandatory at the time of the trial.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Implementation of patient blood management remains extremely variable in Europe and Canada: The NATA benchmark project.
Preoperative anaemia is associated with increased postoperative morbidity and mortality. Patient blood management (PBM) is advocated to improve patient outcomes. ⋯ Implementation of PBM remains extremely variable across centres. The relative importance of factors explaining RBC transfusion differs across institutions, some being patient related whereas others are related to the healthcare process. The results reported confidentially to each centre will allow them to implement tailored measures to improve their PBM strategies.