Decisions that are made early on in the perioperative process by the patient or their surgeon can have far-reaching effects down the line, so it’s critical to optimize the pre-op preparation strategy, ...

PICU, at the Evelina Children's Hospital, is a 20 bedded general and cardiac intensive care unit. We have a team of approximately 150 staff and promote open communication between staff, patients and ...

Digital solutions that integrate surgical waiting lists with GP records are helping hospitals improve perioperative pathways ...

The preparation for phaeochromocytoma surgery is a matter of debate. Pre-operative blockade of α-1 receptors is increasingly employed in an attempt to reduce the risk of hypertensive episodes, ...

Good pre-operative care, helping patients to feel less anxious and making sure their individual needs are met, means they have a better experience and faster recovery Abstract Pre-operative ...

If your pet is having surgery, whether it’s a spay/neuter procedure or an orthopedic repair, you may be wondering whether that blood work is necessary, why your pet can’t eat or drink beforehand, and ...

It's a scene that's very common that by the time surgery is recommended, most people are already navigating a fair amount: discomfort, uncertainty, the logistics of health insurance, medical opinions, ...