ASA: Surgeon’s Calming Words May Ease Stress of Surgery
Researchers found reassuring voice might even beat anti-anxiety meds in lowering pre-op distress
Marital Status Appears to Affect Recovery From Cardiac Surgery
Greater risk of dying or disability seen among divorced, separated, widowed
Transoral Robotic Surgery Feasible for Oropharyngeal SCC
Results encouraging, with clear margins in 33 of 35 patients; 13 patients spared from adjuvant tx
Physician Emphasizes Importance of Saying Thank You
Doctor reports feeling deeper connection to his patients; improvement in patient satisfaction score
ASA: Peri-Op Surgical Home Beneficial After Joint Arthroplasty
Data for second year of implementation show positive results in LOS, discharge destination
ASA: Nitrous Oxide Deemed Safe for Surgical Patients With CVD
Study eases concerns about the use of the anesthetic in non-cardiac procedures
AMA: Eight Reasons for Nonadherence to Medications
Reasons include fear of side effects, costs, misunderstanding of the need for medications
Pain Relief, Function Up Post Knee Replacement in Arthritis
But risks make physical therapy a viable option, researchers say
Blanket + Warmed IV Best for Hypothermic Infants
Findings compared to conventional blanket, electric blanket for post-surgery hypothermia
Botulinum Toxin Might Control A-Fib After CABG Surgery
Provides substantial atrial tachyarrhythmia suppression without any serious adverse events
