Addressing perioperative anemia: New insights from a comprehensive review

Introduction Perioperative anemia, a condition affecting nearly one-third of surgical patients, presents a significant challenge in medical practice. This condition is often exacerbated by surgery due to factor...

Recommendations for alcohol use disorder in the perioperative period

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) presents a significant challenge in the perioperative period, affecting morbidity, mortality, and clinical outcomes. This comprehensive overview focuses on critical considerations for...

Prevention, diagnosis, and management of post-dural puncture headache – Consens...

Introduction Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is a significant complication that can occur following procedures involving the puncture of the dura mater, such as epidural analgesia or spinal anesthesia. While...

Tranexamic Acid Use in Liver Transplantation: No Significant Impact on Blood Loss or ...

Liver transplantation is a high-risk procedure, often complicated by significant blood loss and the need for red blood cell (RBC) transfusions. Clinical guidelines frequently recommend using antifibrinolytic ag...

Updated guidelines for perioperative blood glucose management in ambulatory surgery p...

The Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA) has recently updated its consensus statement regarding the management of blood glucose (BG) in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) undergoing ambulatory surgery. T...