Abstract Introduction Preoperative fasting is a time-tested professional practice that is undertaken for physiological and precautionary benefits to patients globally. Adherence to preoperative fasting guidelines is crucial for ensuring patient…
Highlights • Specialists experienced significantly more distractions than technicians, particularly from mobile phone use such as calls, gaming, and media viewing, and from loud music. • In contrast, residents and…
Abstract Introduction We aim to assess patients’ understanding of anesthesia and the anesthesiologist’s role in pre-, intra, and post-operative periods. Anesthesiologists’ responsibilities have expanded beyond the operating room to include…
Abstract Introduction Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a disease characterized by chronic, pain associated with impaired physical function and overall quality of life (QOL). Pain can be controlled by IV lidocaine…
Abstract This systematic review identifies and assesses national guidelines that are used to improve clinical practice and patient safety in perioperative care. The authors searched, MEDLINE, Embase, Cumulative Index of…
Abstract Background Patient satisfaction and health status improve with person-centered care. It also reduces hospital stays and medical costs. Aim The purpose of this methodological study was to assess the…
Highlights • Laparoscopy benefits: improves cosmesis, speeds up recovery, and decreases hospital stays. • Pain management challenge: despite less severe pain, effective control is critical for minimizing analgesic use and…
Highlights • 75 consecutive tasks are required to sterilize an endoscope. • This series of 75 tasks is termed the Endoscope Sterilization Cycle. • The majority of risk of error…
Abstract Background Hip surgeries are one of the common orthopedic surgeries, especially in the geriatricnpopulation following trauma, postoperative pain control and early ambulation are the main concerns for decreasing hospital…
Abstract Background The operating room is a key driver of hospital revenue, making the monitoring of performance metrics crucial for cost reduction. Perioperative leaders often struggle to pinpoint the causes…
