I can’t emphasize how important the preoperative “you are going to have pain after surgery” discussion is

Preoperative genetic testing shall be routine according to most guidelines. Why and for what? Testing translates into significant and actionable changes in practice. Standard preop panel: MSI BRAF KRAS/NRAS HER2 DPYD. Recommendations by world-class expert Gabriela Moeslein at

🔴 Preoperative Stress Testing before Non-Cardiac Surgery #OpenAccess #2023review

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Beyond #TME by Deena Harji: from single compartment to multivisceral oncovascular resection and sciatic/femoral nerve resection: technical feasibility and quality of life, management of expectations and openness of preoperative counseling when facing major morbidity required.

Preoperative use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients undergoing emergency surgery was not associated with a higher risk of postoperative respiratory complications vs those not taking GLP-1 receptor agonists. ja.ma/3JurB8J

de Jong et al compare 'Preoperative endoscopic biliary drainage by metal versus plastic stents for resectable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma.' giejournal.org/article/S0016-…

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Evaluate existing methods for preoperative #cardiovascular risk stratification in #livertransplant .
Describe interventions before surgery to optimize patient outcomes and reduce cardiovascular event risk in liver transplant.
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🍎Welcome to read Review in #RCM Volume 24 (2023)

🎇'Preoperative Stress Testing before Non-Cardiac Surgery' by Olga Dzhioeva, Marijana Tadic, Evgeny Belyavskiy

#cardiovascular #Non_Cardiac #Surgery #preoperative #stress #test #complication #risk

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Can preoperative computed tomography scans provide patient frailty assessments that are associated with outcomes of abdominal surgery?

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#WyrdWednesday In Medieval times monks used Mandrake Root in elixirs to cure all sorts of ailments, from ulcers to asthma to arthritis. It was thought to have magical properties, and today is refined into hyosine, the main preoperative sedative used in hospitals around the world.

British Journal of Anaesthesia Closing the Gaps: Consent and preoperative assessment for CYP
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by GOSHAnaesthesia Hugo Wellesley @apagbi President🏅Simon Courtman
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A #UNOS database analysis shows that preoperative functional status is predictive of postoperative function in patients who underwent lung retransplant
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Let's stick with procedures for a minute.

When should we be getting preoperative urine cultures?

UROLOGIC procedures. That's it.

This is screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria. That's for pregnant patients and those getting urologic procedures. That's about it.

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Successful Surgical Resection of Highly Vascular Facial Tumor via Preoperative Embolization

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Preoperative Anemia and Postoperative Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery

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Machine learning demonstrates promise in predicting subscapularis tears based on preoperative imaging. Christopher Camp, MD Ayoosh Pareek, MD Dr.J.Sanchez-Sotelo
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Preoperative Anemia and Postoperative Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery

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#SHEAspring2024 talk by Marisa Holubar thread by Nate Shively #preoperative #antibiotic #prophylaxis

Joanne Gregory presented a poster at #NATA2024 in Bologna on the All Wales Preoperative Anaemia Pathway. 🩸

From engaging health boards to developing a toolkit for standardised resources, Joanne showcases how collaboration drives successful implementation 💡