Journal of clinical anesthesia
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Observational Study
Intraoperative high and low blood pressures are not associated with delirium after cardiac surgery: A retrospective cohort study.
To evaluate the associations between high and low intraoperative time-weighted average mean arterial pressures before, during and after cardiopulmonary bypass on postoperative delirium. ⋯ This large single-center cohort analysis found no evidence that exposure to high or low blood pressures during various intraoperative phases of cardiac surgery are associated with postoperative delirium.
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Observational Study
Preoperative dysphagia and adverse postoperative outcomes in middle aged and older adults.
Dysphagia is a swallowing impairment with adverse health consequences. The impact of preoperative dysphagia on postoperative outcomes is not known. This study will examine the association between preoperative dysphagia and postoperative outcomes. ⋯ Patients with 3 months preoperative dysphagia with and without malnutrition had poor postoperative outcomes. These findings highlight the rationale for integrating dysphagia screening and intervention into routine preoperative protocols to mitigate the risk of adverse postoperative outcomes.