Publications by authors named "Jack W Shilling"
Article Synopsis
- - Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a concern for patients undergoing total hip and knee replacements, and this study aimed to identify risk factors, especially focusing on the role of antihypertensive medications.
- - A review of over 7,400 procedures revealed a 6.2% incidence of postoperative AKI, with significant risk factors including chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and the use of multiple antihypertensive drugs.
- - The study highlights the importance of optimizing modifiable risk factors, particularly managing specific antihypertensive medications, to reduce the chances of AKI in patients preparing for elective joint surgeries.
Effect of preoperative hemoglobin A(1c) level on acute postoperative complications of total joint arthroplasty.
Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ)
October 2013
Diabetes mellitus is a well-established risk factor for postoperative complications of total joint arthroplasty (TJA). We conducted a study to identify a specific hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level at which immediate postoperative complication rates increased after TJA. HbA1c levels were measured within 90 days preoperatively.
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