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, ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Getting ready to go under the knife can be scary—even when it’s for a procedure you’ve wanted for as ...

THOUSANDS of people will be waiting for surgery of some sort right now – yet preparing for it isn't something we talk about much. I don't mean the core basics, like remembering the 'nil by mouth' rule ...

This can be a lot of information to take in. It might help to have someone with you at the appointment. They can ask questions and take notes to help you remember what your surgeon says. You are ...