British journal of anaesthesia
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We aimed to appraise the evidence relating to the measurement properties of unidimensional tools to quantify pain after surgery. Furthermore, we wished to identify the tools used to assess interference of pain with functional recovery. ⋯ PROSPERO CRD42020213495.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Randomised open-label trial comparing intravenous iron and an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent versus oral iron to treat preoperative anaemia in cardiac surgery (INITIATE trial).
Preoperative anaemia is a risk factor for adverse postoperative outcomes after cardiac surgery. Iron deficiency is a frequent cause of low preoperative haemoglobin. An effective treatment for preoperative anaemia associated with iron deficiency has not been determined. ⋯ ISRCTN Number: 41421863; EUDRACT number: 2011-003695-36.
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Continuous vital sign monitoring may potentially be improved through the use of wearable monitors linked wirelessly to hospital electronic patient records. By improving early detection of physiological deterioration this approach may save lives. ⋯ Continuous monitoring of patient vital signs using wearable monitoring technology linked wirelessly to hospital systems was associated with a reduction in unplanned ICU admissions and rapid response team calls. Further research is necessary to confirm the impact of this approach on patient survival.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Renal function during sevoflurane or total intravenous propofol anaesthesia a single-centre parallel randomised controlled study.
The choice of anaesthetic may influence regulation of renal perfusion and function. We investigated renal function in patients anaesthetised with propofol or sevoflurane before surgery and postoperatively. ⋯ EudraCT: 2017-001646-10; Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT0333680.