When an elderly loved one needs surgery, there are a host of worries and fears in the minds of friends, family, and caregivers. Advanced age predisposes people to many surgical complications, but one of the most common yet least recognized…
Surgical Navigators, a New Front for Surgery
As the surgical field progresses to new technological and strategic heights, the role of addressing patient satisfaction is increasingly important for practice development — both in and out of the operating room (OR). Along with clinical efficacy, patient satisfaction is…
Prevention and Management of Postoperative Delirium
Delirium is defined as an acute cognitive decline in the form of inattention, disorganized thinking, and fluctuating mental status. It is seen most often in elderly hospitalized patients, especially those who are critically ill. A separate varietal, emergence delirium, is…