Research A new analysis from BCC Research dives into how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting outpatient surgical procedures. The research, AI Impact on Outpatient Surgical Procedures — BCC Pulse Report, can be accessed here. The report, which is mainly aimed at investors, nevertheless presents some informative findings for perioperative leaders: “Significant…
A new single-center, double-blind, prospective, superiority randomized controlled trial published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine compares continuous femoral nerve blocks (CFNB) and continuous adductor canal blocks (CACB) for outpatient anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. The researchers, noting that the “comparative opioid-sparing and functional outcomes” of the two approaches are…
A new systematic review published in Cureus examines the literature to determine how well artificial intelligence (AI) predicts (PONV) among surgical patients following general anesthesia. The researchers found that while AI offers promise in this area, it isn’t quite ready to replace conventional assessments. AI “may improve perioperative risk prediction…
Count discrepancies of surgical items, commonly known as “miscounts,” have been reported since 1882, and they continue to occur despite implementation of professional guidelines for preventative strategies. The stakes remain high, as miscounts can lead to patient harm, increased costs for both patients and facilities, and reputational damage for facilities…
Cleveland Clinic this week promoted a study by its researchers that found that reducing air turnover in unoccupied ORs “can significantly decrease electricity use and costs without negatively affecting clinical outcomes,” including “no association with increased surgical site infection, mortality or ICU admission. The study was the subject of a…
Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physicians have a issued a stark warning for patients, as well as for hospitals and ASCs who operate ENT service lines. According to a new survey of 1,406 ENT docs from the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), eight out of 10 say…
UVA Health researchers have discovered how a form of postoperative delirium that often strikes older patients “may set the stage for dementia—and identified a drug that could reverse the underlying brain changes,” according to a post by the health system. The researchers found that “anesthesia, surgery and intensive care stress…
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) this month announced that it is integrating a Living Systematic Review (LSR) for future updates to its evidence-based Guidelines for Perioperative Practice. The organization stated that the integration of LSR will help perioperative nurses “access guidance informed by current evidence as it becomes…
Newsweek has published its rankings of the World’s Greenest Hospitals of 2026. The inaugural edition of the program highlights the 250 hospitals that the publication finds are “leading the way in sustainability by reducing emissions, conserving water and improving waste management.” Newsweek, which partnered with data gathering and visualization firm…
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has published results of its AAOS Member Insights Panel, a national research panel of 524 orthopedic surgeons, on numerous issues that relate to their practice. AAOS states that the panel “captures surgeons’ views and experiences with innovation, technology, and the products and services…
