British journal of anaesthesia
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Pain, specifically chronic pain, is a major public health issue worldwide with considerable health-related consequences and large economic impact. The relation between socioeconomic status and pain occurrence is well established. However, little is known on the relation between socioeconomic factors and worsening of pain, including progression from non-chronic pain to chronic pain. ⋯ Our results support a moderate association between intermediate and high socioeconomic status, and moderate pain worsening. This association could be explained by the heterogeneous composition of the socioeconomic variable used in this cohort, and by changes in exposure and other time-varying covariables' status during follow-up.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has heavily impacted elective and emergency surgery around the world. We aimed to confirm the incidence of perioperative severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and associated mortality after surgery. ⋯ The low incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in NHS surgical pathways suggests current infection prevention and control policies are highly effective. However, the high mortality amongst patients with SARS-CoV-2 suggests these precautions cannot be safely relaxed.
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Observational Study
Perioperative dexmedetomidine and 5-year survival in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Dexmedetomidine sedation has been associated with favourable outcomes after surgery. We aimed to assess whether perioperative dexmedetomidine use is associated with improved survival after cardiac surgery. ⋯ Perioperative dexmedetomidine infusion was associated with improved 5-yr survival in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of different doses of cisatracurium on intraoperative nerve monitoring in thyroid surgery: a randomised controlled trial.