Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Ambulatory surgery is generally considered safe; however, as many as 3% of patients require unplanned acute postoperative care. The purpose of this study was to measure the impact of the day of the week of surgery on the outcomes of ambulatory surgery. ⋯ On a population level, there was a small effect of the day of the week of ambulatory surgery on outcomes; however, the clinical impact is likely not relevant. Certain surgical types may be more susceptible to a day of the week effect, but more research is needed to elucidate this notion.
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Editorial Comment
Fast wake-up time in obese patients: Which anesthetic is best?
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Efficacy of dexmedetomidine on postoperative shivering: a meta-analysis of clinical trials.
Shivering is a frequent complication in the postoperative period. The aim of the current meta-analysis was to assess the efficacy of dexmedetomidine on postoperative shivering. ⋯ The present meta-analysis indicates that dexmedetomidine shows superiority over placebo, but not over other anti-shivering agents. Therefore, considering its high price and potential adverse events, dexmedetomidine may not be appropriate solely for the purpose of the prevention of postoperative shivering.