More articles about: Pre-Operative Preparations
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Patient celebrates 30-year anniversary of lung transplant
Celebrating 30 years since her life-saving lung transplant, Mary Pierce's story is an inspiration to us all. Read how she overcame the odds and continues to live life to the fullest.
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Smoking, drinking means higher surgery risks, but health coaching before surgery could help
Reoperations, readmissions, surgery complications and emergency visits highest among surgery patients with risky drinking and smoking, but raising awareness of alcohol related surgery risk can reduce use.
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Older adults voice concerns about going to the operating room
As older adults reschedule elective surgery delayed or cancelled by the pandemic, a new poll shows many have concerns not just about COVID-19 but also about pain, caregiving and cost.
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Zane: The chimp who needed a hernia repair
How the Detroit Zoo and doctors helped a chimpanzee rejoin his community.
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Survey finds a need for pet care during hospitalizations
It’s hard to heal in your hospital bed if you’re concerned about your pets at home.
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Routine Testing Before Surgery Remains Common Despite Low Value
A wealth of evidence suggests these tests are often unnecessary, costly, and can lead to adverse effects.
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Delaying Cardiovascular Surgeries Due to COVID-19 Has Serious Psychological Effects on Patients
Postponing procedures during the pandemic sparked anxiety and fear among patients, with many concerned about dying of their conditions before getting surgery.
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Study Finds High Prevalence of Smoking Among Surgery Patients
Almost a quarter of those undergoing common surgical procedures also smoke.
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Applying Extended Reality Technologies to Rounds
A fast-tracked collaboration leads to an innovative modality for bringing learners into patient rooms, and sharing best practices and findings with far-flung colleagues.
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Study Supports Standardized Blood Thinner Coordination Before Elective Procedures
A new quality improvement study found involving the anticoagulation clinic before elective gastrointestinal endoscopy could help facilitate antithrombotic medication management.
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Why It’s Important to be an Active Support Coach
Michigan Medicine experts explain why support coaches, or caregivers, are playing a more prominent role than ever in a patient’s successful recovery after surgery.
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A Grass-Roots Effort to Make Colon Surgery Safer
Work to reduce surgical site infections, sepsis and more at dozens of hospitals across Michigan shows promise — but room to improve.
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Want a Better Surgical Outcome? ‘Train’ Like an Athlete
Simple prep steps can help some surgery patients recover more quickly. A Michigan Medicine-developed plan mirrors how athletes ready for competition.
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Opioids Before Surgery Mean Higher Costs, Problems More Likely Afterward
Research suggests that patients and physicians should be aware of opioid use before elective operations such as hysterectomy and bariatric surgery.
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How ‘Training’ Patients for Surgery Shortens Hospital Stays and Saves Money
Athletes prepare for competition well in advance. Surgical patients, a Michigan Medicine team asserts, ought to do the same.
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