Preoperative Videos

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center (http://www.tubal-reversal.net) -- Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center nurse, Laura Dysard RN, reviews informed consent for tubal ligation reversal with a couple at their preoperative consultation. At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center women can have their questions answered at anytime 24 hrs a day seven days a week by a Tubal Reversal doctor or nurse. Their patients are the most well informed about all issues about reversing tied tubes as well as the alternative infertility treatment of in vitro fertilization (IVF).

(February 4, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - According to research in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, a preoperative warm-up may improve surgical skills. In a study of 46 surgeons, researchers found that a 15- to 20-minute warm-up focusing on gesture proficiency lead to a 33% reduction in errors. The warm-up also improved proficiency among fatigued surgeons, though not to the point of optimal performance. From Boston - According to research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, high altitudes may prolong the lives of dialysis patients. In a study of over 800,000 dialysis patients, researchers found that those who lived above 6,000 feet were 15% less likely to die during a 5-year period than those living near sea level. This may be caused by improved red blood cell production induced by hypoxia. And finally, from Colorado - According to research in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, family trips to the beach may increase a child's future risk of skin cancer. In a study of 681 Caucasian children, researchers found that for each beach holiday there was a 5% increase in the number of skin moles present. The number of moles present on the skin is a risk factor for malignant melanoma. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.

(November 17, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - According to research in the Archives of Surgery, preoperative briefings can reduce operating room delays. In the study, 11 surgeons agreed to implement preoperative briefings which involved a 2-minute discussion designed to familiarize the surgical team with each other and the operative plan. These briefings were found to reduce unexpected delays by 31% and decrease the frequency of communication breakdowns. From Washington - According to research presented to the American Association for Cancer Research, vitamin C and E supplements do not have any cancer-prevention value. In a study of nearly 15,000 people, researchers found that taking either vitamin C or vitamin E did not result in a significant reduction in the risk for cancer when compared to placebo. Previous research has also failed to show that these supplements can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. And finally, from Boston - According to research in the journal Nature Cell Biology, it may be possible to track cancer and decide on an ideal therapy by using blood tests. Researchers found that tiny sacs released from tumor cells, which carry genetic information about the tumor, can be found in the blood stream. In a study of 25 brain cancer patients, researchers using this new technique were able to uncover specific gene mutations that a surgical biopsy had missed. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.

http://www.PreOp.com - 617-379-1582 Patient Education The PreOp Surgery Centers, patient education for Healthcare providers and patients: A patient education learning model created with ... all » board-certified surgeons, designed to help the patient and family caregivers understand a medical health condition and the most common surgical procedure. The preoperative instructions covered are the patient's medical condition, the patient's alternative treatments, the patient's medical records, anesthesia, before surgery, patient's surgical operation, after surgery recovery, and patient's medical risks. This rich media education supports JCAHO hospital administrative procedures and contributes to informed consent. PreOp Surgery Centers include cardiology, oncology, laparoscopy, OB-GYN, orthopedics, pediatrics, bariatrics and cosmetic surgery. PostCare Recovery Series includes basic care tasks, diabetes and urinary care including catheterization and pain management. Each pre-op patient education title is comprised of digital information containing anatomical medical illustrations as presentations in video, slide shows, text base and streaming audio narration. These medical illustrations may act as legal documents in risk based medical malpractice cases to support patients, as well as, medical practices, physicians, and healthcare or hospital risk managers. Author: PreOpcom Keywords: Healthcare communications health computer science medicine physical surgeons preoperative JCAHO weight drugs aging surgery Added: March 22, 2008

In this activity, experts in the treatment of perioperative anemia present the most current data on efficacy and safety of erythropoietic strategies to minimize transfusion and improve outcomes. Other blood conservation strategies, as well as data in specific oncologic settings and within the ICU, will be addressed.

In this activity, experts in the treatment of perioperative anemia present the most current data on efficacy and safety of erythropoietic strategies to minimize transfusion and improve outcomes. Other blood conservation strategies, as well as data in specific oncologic settings and within the ICU, will be addressed.

In this activity, experts in oncology present the most current data on antiangiogenic therapy for advanced colorectal cancer. Standard therapeutic approaches for metastatic CRC are discussed, latest findings from clinical trials evaluating efficacy and safety of antiangiogenic therapy in advanced CRC are summarized, and clinical implications of these findings are assessed. Based on data presented at ASCO-GI 2006. This content is not a publication of, sanctioned by, or an official part of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium 2006. The materials presented here are used with the permission of the authors and/or other sources. These materials do not necessarily reflect the views of PeerView Press or any of its supporters.