Decisions that are made early on in the perioperative process by the patient or their surgeon can have far-reaching effects down the line, so it’s critical to optimize the pre-op preparation strategy, ...

THOUSANDS of people will be waiting for surgery of some sort right now – yet preparing for it isn't something we talk about much. I don't mean the core basics, like remembering the 'nil by mouth' rule ...

PICU, at the Evelina Children's Hospital, is a 20 bedded general and cardiac intensive care unit. We have a team of approximately 150 staff and promote open communication between staff, patients and ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Getting ready to go under the knife can be scary—even when it’s for a procedure you’ve wanted for as ...

Good pre-operative care, helping patients to feel less anxious and making sure their individual needs are met, means they have a better experience and faster recovery Abstract Pre-operative ...