In the Literature
Keep up to date with the latest in patient safety with summaries of the best medical journal articles from the APSF Newsletter Editorial Board.
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Summary published August 28, 2023
Delirium, a severe neuropsychiatric syndrome affecting elderly patients in medical settings, varies in incidence based on treatment and intervention types. This systematic review aims to identify suitable biomarkers (hormones, neurotransmitters,…
Summary published August 28, 2023
The activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is a common test used to monitor therapeutic heparin anticoagulation. This test employs optical methods but is susceptible to interference from factors like hemolysis,…
Summary published August 28, 2023
In this retrospective cohort study, the authors evaluated electronic health record data from a quaternary care academic medical center for adult patients who underwent noncardiac surgery with general anesthesia from…
Summary published August 8, 2023
A significant portion of patients (20-30%) undergoing surgery may experience ongoing pain after the procedure known as chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP), with some cases even leading to severe complications. This…
Summary published August 8, 2023
In this cohort study, the authors evaluated the association between frailty and outcomes following cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for perioperative cardiac arrest. This longitudinal cohort study of patients 50 years and…
Summary published August 8, 2023
In this narrative review article, the authors analyzed information obtained from various studies to inform readers about bone cement implantation syndrome (BCIS), including its incidence rate, patient-risk factors, etiology, and…
