AI models improve prediction of surgical complications using preoperative clinical notes
Editor’s Note Large language models (LLMs) outperformed traditional methods in predicting postoperative complications, according to a study on artificial intelligence (AI) in perioperative risk assessment published February 11 in the journal Nature. Results indicate AI-driven models could enhance patient safety and streamline clinical workflows by detecting complications earlier. Researchers analyzed…
Videos digitize, automate preoperative, postoperative care
Immersed in texts, apps, QR codes, and streaming videos, we live in a digital world. And yet, healthcare has been slow to catch up. Most nurses and other staff still hand out packets of paper and relay information verbally, whether in person or over the phone. It does not have…
Study: Prehabilitation reduces surgical complications, speeds recovery
Editor's Note Patients who engage in prehabilitation—exercise, diet changes, and social support—before surgery significantly reduce their risk of complications, shorten hospital stays, and improve recovery, according to a new evidence review in The BMJ. As reported January 24 by HealthDay, the analysis of 186 clinical trials involving more than 15,500…
Study: Machine learning model improves perioperative pain assessment
Editor's Note A new machine learning model using photoplethysmogram (PPG) data more accurately assesses pain during and after surgery compared to existing commercial methods, according to research published January 24 in Nature’s npj Digital Medicine. Analyzing data from 242 patients, researchers developed an XGBoost-based model to assess intraoperative and postoperative…
Study: Sleep surgery reduces motor vehicle accident risk in OSA patients
Editor's Note Sleep surgery outperforms continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in reducing of motor vehicle accidents (MVA) risk among patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly those with poor CPAP adherence or severe disease, according to research published January 21 by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.…
EHR-integrated clinical decision support reduces unnecessary preoperative tests
Editor's Note An EHR-integrated closed-loop clinical decision support system (CDSS) significantly reduced unnecessary preoperative testing, improved patient safety, and significantly reduced costs across two hospitals in Madrid, Spain. As detailed in a study published January 3 in npj digital medicine, this system demonstrates the potential of automated guidelines to optimize…
Study: Postoperative thirst often overlooked by OR, ward nurses
Editor's Note Postoperative thirst, affecting up to 89.6% of surgical patients, is a significant yet often overlooked source of discomfort, according to a recent study of ward and OR nurses in Japan. Published December 30 in Cureus, the study of how nurses recognized and address postoperative thirst revealed gaps in…
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