perioperative care

Evaluating the Impact of a Perioperative Care Bundle on Surgical Site Infection Prevention After Abdominal Surgery: Insights from the EPO2CH Trial

By MedXY 10/18/2025

This comprehensive review explores the EPO2CH trial, which assessed a multi-component care bundle's effectiveness in reducing surgical site infections after abdominal surgery, highlighting key findings, limitations, and clinical implications.

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Ivabradine Fails to Reduce Myocardial Injury After Noncardiac Surgery: Insights from a Large RCT

By MedXY 09/06/2025

A large randomized trial shows that ivabradine, despite effectively lowering heart rate during surgery, does not reduce myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery, highlighting the complexity of perioperative cardiac risk management.

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CBD Use Among Elective Sports Surgery Patients Highlights Demand for Opioid Alternatives in Pain and Sleep Management

By MedXY 07/29/2025

A recent survey found 39% of elective sports surgery patients used CBD for pain or sleep, with one-third reporting benefit—underscoring the need for more evidence and opioid alternatives.