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ASA recommendations target postoperative delirium in older patients

Editor's Note Efforts to reduce the risk of postoperative delirium in older patients should focus on preoperative evaluation, anesthesia choices, and medication management, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Designed specifically for treating adults aged 65 and older undergoing inpatient surgery, these new, evidence-based recommendations are presented in…

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By: Matt Danford
December 12, 2024
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Infusion pump problems prompt early FDA safety warning

Editor's Note Risk of delayed therapy and death related to Ivenix large-volume infusion pumps is prompting supplier Fresenius Kabi USA to pull a subset of the devices from the market, according to an early alert from The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Issued December 11, the early alert is…

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By: Matt Danford
December 12, 2024
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OR Business Management Conference will offer new ASC content in 2025

Editor's Note We’ve raised the bar—for the first time in 13 years, the OR Business Management Conference will feature a dedicated lineup of content specifically for ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leaders. Join an intimate gathering of ASC administrators, directors, and C-suite executives to dig deeper into financial, operational, and strategic…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
December 11, 2024
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Video details healthcare cybersecurity challenges

Editor's Note "Why is healthcare cybersecurity so bad?" This is the central question explored in a December 4 video from STAT health tech reporter Brittany Trang, who also wrote an article on the subject earlier this year. Brought into sharp focus by data exposures related to the recent attack on…

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By: Matt Danford
December 10, 2024
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Study: Virtual reality videos ease fear, anxiety in cardiac surgery patients

Editor's Note Using virtual reality glasses (VR-G) to watch immersive 360-degree nature videos significantly reduces preoperative surgical fear in patients undergoing open-heart surgery, according to a randomized controlled study published November 29 in the Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing. However, anxiety levels were not markedly affected, suggesting targeted efficacy in fear…

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By: Matt Danford
December 10, 2024
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Study: Antibiotic de-escalation reduces adverse outcomes in patients with sepsis

Editor's Note A study analyzing data from 124,577 suspected sepsis cases across 236 US hospitals found that antibiotic de-escalation—switching to narrower-spectrum antibiotics or stopping broad-spectrum antibiotics—occurred in less than 30% of cases but was associated with improved patient outcomes, according to December 6 report from the Center for Infectious Disease…

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By: Matt Danford
December 10, 2024
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Demand for skin removal surgeries surges amid weight loss drug boom

Editor's Note Demand for skin removal surgeries has risen sharply in the US, fueled by the popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, CNN reported December 9. The trend reflects a growing need for procedures that address loose, sagging skin following significant weight loss, particularly as the…

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By: Matt Danford
December 10, 2024
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Study: ORs with radiant air conditioning more comfortable than those with convection systems

Editor's Note Radiant air conditioning systems (RAS) provide greater comfort for surgical patients than traditional convection air conditioning systems (CAS), according to a Japanese study detailed in Anesthesiology News December 3.  According to the article, the study was conducted from November 2015 through March 2016 and involved 48 patients scheduled…

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By: Matt Danford
December 10, 2024
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Analysis: Guidance from leading medical journals mixed on AI use

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Editor's Note Leading medical journals vary significantly in guidance addressing the use artificial intelligence (AI) in medical research, according to an analysis published December 3 in JAMA Network Open.   The study categorized journals’ attitudes toward AI-assisted peer review into three groups: prohibition, limited use with conditions, and lack of explicit…

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By: Matt Danford
December 10, 2024
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US life expectancy lags global peers

Editor's Note Two recent reports highlight a widening gap in life expectancy between the US and other high-income nations. According to a December 6 article in Healio, the data point to modifiable risk factors and rising obesity rates as key contributors to what experts call a public health crisis. The…

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By: Matt Danford
December 9, 2024
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