Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Higher versus lower mean arterial pressure target management in older patients having non-cardiothoracic surgery: A prospective randomized controlled trial.
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of low versus high mean arterial pressure (MAP) levels on the incidence of postoperative delirium during non-cardiothoracic surgery in older patients. ⋯ In older patients during non-cardiothoracic surgery, high-level blood pressure management might help reduce the incidence of postoperative delirium.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Development and validation of a delirium risk prediction preoperative model for cardiac surgery patients (DELIPRECAS): An observational multicentre study.
To develop and validate a delirium risk prediction preoperative model for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. ⋯ The DELIPRECAS model (DELIrium PREvention CArdiac Surgery), consisting of four well-defined clinical risk factors, can predict in the preoperative period the risk of developing postoperative delirium in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. An automatic version of the risk calculator is available.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Erector spinae plane block combined with local infiltration analgesia for total hip arthroplasty: A randomized, placebo controlled, clinical trial.
The erector spinae plane block is an emerging analgesic technique, which is gaining popularity for a large number of procedures. The majority of publications are at the thoracic level and almost all indicate some benefit to patients. However, there have been relatively few randomized controlled trials and even fewer studies at the lumbar level. ⋯ Secondary outcomes included quality of recovery (QoR-15 score), mobilization and length of stay. In this study there was no appreciable analgesic benefit to adding an erector spinae plane block to patients who already receive neuraxial blocks, local anesthetic infiltration and oral multimodal analgesia for elective primary total hip arthroplasty. Both groups were found to have relatively low pain scores and a high quality of recovery with no significant difference in mobilization or length of stay.
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Observational Study
Thromboelastography does not reduce transfusion requirements in liver transplantation: A propensity score-matched study.
To compare total blood product requirements in liver transplantation (LT) assisted by thromboelastography (TEG) or conventional coagulation tests (CCTs). ⋯ In our experience, TEG-guided transfusion in LT does not reduce the intraoperative blood product consumption. Further studies are warranted to assess an advantage for TEG in either the entire LT population or the high-MELD subgroup of patients.
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Observational Study
Impact of nosocomial infections on patient mortality following cardiac surgery.
To determine the rate of nosocomial infection among patients undergoing cardiac surgery and to identify risk factors and the impact of these infections on patient mortality. ⋯ Nosocomial infections after cardiac surgery constitute the main independent risk factor for mortality after the first week of surgery. These data suggest that its prevention following cardiac surgery must be prioritised to improve patient outcomes.