New Tool Flags High-Risk Patients for PE Post-Surgery
A new calculator improves pulmonary embolism (PE) risk assessment after surgery, potentially impacting thrombo-prophylaxis strategies.
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Team Performance Matters in Complex Surgical Oncology
Team dynamics significantly affect patient outcomes in complex surgical oncology.
Eye Tracking Reveals Surgical Resident Expertise Levels
Eye-tracking can differentiate surgical residents' cognitive strategies, critical for tailored education.
Entrustable Activities Revolutionize Surgical Training
The use of entrustable professional activities (EPAs) provides a new framework for evaluating surgical residents, improving assessment and support for trainee competencies.
Prehabilitation Reduces Cardiac Events in Major Surgery Patients
Prehabilitation may lower postoperative complications and cardiac events for patients undergoing major surgeries like CABG and AAA repair.
Prehabilitation Shows Promise in Abdominal Cancer Surgery
Multimodal prehabilitation may enhance baseline immune function in patients before abdominal cancer surgery, but its effect on postoperative immune outcomes appears limited.
Addressing the Psychological Impact of Surgical Errors
Surgeons must prioritize mental health after adverse events to improve practice and patient care.
Rectus Sheath Catheters Offer Safe Pain Relief for Surgery
Rectus sheath catheters provide effective pain management after open surgery while reducing complications and costs compared to thoracic epidural analgesia.
Surgeons Flourish Despite Challenges With Social Connectivity
Surgeons report high levels of professional flourishing, impacting well-being and burnout strategies.
Surgeon Sleep and Patient Risk Linked to Major Events
Surgeons' inconsistent sleep timing significantly impacts patient safety, with notable implications for surgical outcomes.