Jul 26, 2017
The team begin with a fascinating discussion regarding
statistics and the assessment of risk. The generalised risks of
surgery and the way in which NELA (National Emergency Laparotomy
Audit) data may soon make it possible to work out
specific odds for a specific patient.
Handling modifiable risk factors; how do we get...
Jul 26, 2017
Jul 26, 2017
Discussion includes a recap of the last few podcasts.
Desiree Chappell joins us to update the team on 'the opioid crisis'; 50 overdoses in a twenty hour period reported in Kentucky? Can a perioperative multimodal approach to pain management help tackle it? How important is managing patient expectations as regards...
Jul 26, 2017
In this piece you will hear more discussion regarding the POQI papers, a growing concensus on goal directed fluid therapy and the move away from opioids. One of the big stories, The American College of Surgeons's announcement that ERAS is to be rolled out to more than 750 hospitals, is also discussed.
The POQI...
Jul 26, 2017