Search Tag: perioperative management
2023 19 Apr
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that is becoming increasingly common in the general population. An estimated 537 million people worldwide have DM. Its prevalence is expected to increase to 700 million by 2045. Approximately 1 in 11 adults in Europe have DM, roughly 61 million individuals. Patients with diabetes account for 15% of...Read more
2019 26 Jun
Marijuana is one of the most commonly used recreational drug today. Cannabis can have systemic reactions that could potentially affect perioperative outcomes. In this review, the authors outline the most important pharmacological aspects and pathophysiological effects that need to be considered during the perioperative management of chronic...Read more
2017 27 Sep
The Intraoperative Norepinephrine to Control Arterial Pressure (INPRESS) study – a multicentre, randomised clinical trial – finds that, among patients undergoing abdominal surgery, an individualised blood pressure management strategy during surgery tailored to individual patient physiology may improve postoperative outcomes. The findings published...Read more