Towards Establishing a National Perioperative Quality Improvement Network in LMICs: Implementation Experiences From Ethiopia by Fitsum Kifle, MS, Katherine R. Iverson, MD, Ermiyas Belay, MPH, Elubabor Buno Teko, MD, Abiy Dawit, MHA, Andualem Deneke, MD, Bruce Biccard, PhD, NPQIN Collaboratives, Tewodros Kifleyohanes, Adam Hewitt Smith, Atalel Fentahun, Bereket Zelalem, Bethel Muleye, Bezaye Zemedkun, Brook Demissie, Chris Dodgion, Dereje Zewdu, Desta Galcha, Hyla Kluyts, Kokeb Desta, Masersha G., Mohammed Adem, Natinael Tesfaye, ProfRupert M. Pearse, MD (Res), Salome Maswime, Selam Daniel, Yordanos Mengistu

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The Effectiveness of Blanket Warmer, Warm Intravenous Fluids, and Operating Room Temperature Modification in Preventing Perioperative Hypothermia by I Kadek Purwadadi, Ni Luh Putu Inca Buntari Agustini, Kadek Nuryanto, Ni Made Manik Elisa Putri

Subjects: “…literature review; perioperative patients; warming blanket.…”
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A Single Perioperative Injection of Dexamethasone Decreases Nausea, Vomiting, and Pain after Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy by Shigeyoshi Yamanaga, Andrew Mark Posselt, Chris Earl Freise, Takaaki Kobayashi, Mehdi Tavakol, Sang-Mo Kang

“…Background. A single dose of perioperative dexamethasone (8–10 mg) reportedly decreases postoperative nausea, vomiting, and pain but has not been widely used in laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN). …”
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A case report of benzodiazepine withdrawal delirium due to accidental discontinuation of benzodiazepines in cancer perioperative period by Junji Yamaguchi, Ryoichi Sadahiro, Saho Wada, Eri Nishikawa, Tatsuto Terada, Rika Nakahara, Hiromichi Matsuoka

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The Perioperative NonaGEnaRIan And cenTenarian suRgICal (GERIATRIC) Risk Stratification Tool by Laurence Weinberg, PhD, Dong Kyu Lee, PhD, Luke Fletcher, MD, Bobby Ou Yang, MD, Jadon Karp, MD, Anoop N Koshy, PhD, Ranjan Guha, FANZCA, Hugh Slifirski, MD, Michael R D’Silva, MD, Rinaldo Bellomo, PhD, Leonid Churilov, PhD

“…There are no validated perioperative risk stratification tools for use in nonagenarian and centenarian patients—people aged 90 to 99 years and >100 years. …”
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Relationship between gender and perioperative clinical features in lung cancer patients who underwent VATS lobectomy by Wei Chen, Qiangqiang Zheng, Yi Shen, Min Liang, Yang Yuan, Yusong Lu, Yunfeng Zhou

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Optimising artificial intelligence ultrasound tools in anaesthesiology and perioperative medicine: The next frontier for advanced technology application by Anastasia Jones, Ryan Tang, Anahita Dabo-Trubelja, Cindy B. Yeoh, Leshawn Richards, Vijaya Gottumukkala

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A Patient-Oriented Implementation Strategy for a Perioperative mHealth Intervention: Feasibility Cohort Study by Daan Toben, Astrid de Wind, Eva van der Meij, Judith A F Huirne, Johannes R Anema

“…JMIR Perioperative Medicine…”
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Dexmedetomidine Attenuates Inflammation in Elderly Patients Following Major Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial [Corrigendum] by Chen X, Chen Q, Qin Z, Alam A, Zhao H, West R, Liu X, Li J, Li X, Yi B, Ma D, Gu J

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Moving towards a core measures set for patient safety in perioperative care: An e-Delphi consensus study. by J P Dinis-Teixeira, Ana Beatriz Nunes, Andreia Leite, Willemijn L A Schäfer, Claudia Valli, Ismael Martínez-Nicolas, Ayshe Seyfulayeva, Pedro Casaca Carvalho, Anna Rodríguez, Daniel Arnal-Velasco, Irene Leon, Carola Orrego, Paulo Sousa, SAFEST Consortium and the SAFEST Scientific Advisory Group

“…This study undertook the development of a CMS for Patient Safety through a two-round, web-based Delphi consensus approach, in the context of the "Improving quality and patient SAFEty in surgical care through STandardisation and harmonization of perioperative care in Europe" (SAFEST) project-a collaborative, patient-centered and evidence-based European Union-funded project that aims to generate action-oriented evidence in perioperative care. …”
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Preoperative hemoglobin and perioperative blood transfusion in major head and neck surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Munib Ali, Joseph C. Dort, Khara M. Sauro

“…Abstract Background There is a growing concern with inappropriate, excessive perioperative blood transfusions. Understanding the influence of low preoperative hemoglobin (Hgb) on perioperative blood transfusion (PBT) in head and neck cancer (HNC) surgery with free flap reconstruction may help guide clinical practice to reduce inappropriate treatment among these patients. …”
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Enhancing Perioperative Outcomes of Pancreatic Surgery with Wearable Augmented Reality Assistance System: A Matched-Pair Analysis by Hamraz Javaheri, MSc, Omid Ghamarnejad, MD, Rizky Widyaningsih, MD, Ragnar Bade, PhD, Paul Lukowicz, PhD, Jakob Karolus, PhD, Gregor Alexander Stavrou, MD

“…The present study aimed to evaluate the safety of the first wearable augmented reality assistance system (ARAS) specifically designed for pancreatic surgery and its impact on perioperative outcomes. Background:. Pancreatic surgery remains highly complex and is associated with a high rate of perioperative complications. …”
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The Effects of Preoperative Oral Pregabalin and Perioperative Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion on Postoperative Morphine Requirement in Patients Undergoing Laparatomy by Senniye Ulgen Zengin, Ayten Saracoglu, Zeynep Eti, Tumay Umuroglu, Fevzi Yilmaz Gogus

“…OBJECTIVES: To evaluate and compare the effects of preoperative oral pregabalin and perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion on postoperative morphine requirement, adverse effects, patients’ satisfaction, mobilization, time to first defecation and time to discharge in patients undergoing laparotomy.…”
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A qualitative study of how clinicians reach agreement in perioperative pathway development: the Consensus Model for Standardising Healthcare by Lisa Pagano, Janet C. Long, Emilie Francis-Auton, Andrew Hirschhorn, Gaston Arnolda, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Mitchell N. Sarkies

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Perioperative Treatment with Rivaroxaban and Dabigatran on Changes of Coagulation and Platelet Activation Biomarkers following Left Atrial Appendage Closure by Yao Yao, Yanli Li, Qinchun Jin, Xiaoye Li, Xiaochun Zhang, Qianzhou Lv

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Impressions of acute pain services in a tertiary care center in India – Enhancing perioperative outcomes beyond pain by Jyotsna Agarwal, Samiksha Khanuja, Mahima Gupta, Pratibha Panjiar, Megha Wadhwani, Mansi Jain

“…Conclusion: APSs are an integral part of anesthesia management, primarily aiming at the management of perioperative pain in the best possible way. However, our study revealed other important aspects of this service, which could aid us in improving our perioperative outcomes.…”
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The effect of general versus spinal anesthesia on perioperative innate immune function in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty by Lotte M. C. Jacobs, Veerle Bijkerk, Lucas T. van Eijk, Leo A. B. Joosten, Christiaan Keijzer, Jetze Visser, Michiel C. Warlé

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Comparison of the regional and general anesthesia as a risk factor of perioperative arrhythmia: a two-group observational study by N.M. Semenko, Iu.L. Kuchyn, K.Yu. Bielka, M.S. Frank

“…The incidence of ST-depression episodes within 24 perioperative hours was 10 % in the GA group compared to 3 % in the RA group. …”
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Perioperative Change of High‐Sensitive Cardiac Troponin I Concentration in Cats According to Three Different Anaesthesia Protocols by Tarik Safak, Oznur Yılmaz‐Koç, Ebru Karakaya‐Bilen

“…Objectives To evaluate perioperative changes in high‐sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs‐cTnI) concentration during ovariohysterectomy in cats undergoing three different anaesthesia protocols. …”
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Anesthetic Evaluation and Perioperative Management in a Patient with New Onset Mediastinal Mass Syndrome Presenting for Emergency Surgery by David Shi, Christopher A. J. Webb, Meredith Wagner, Anis Dizdarevic

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