Impact of a Mobile App to Support Home Recovery of Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery.

Background: Perioperative patient education and engagement are critical components of care in patients undergoing bariatric surgery, given the short length of stay and the requirements to adhere to various instructions. The use of patient engagement mobile technology may promote adherence to perioperative protocols and improve care by potentially identifying complications earlier and reducing associated health care costs.

Materials And Methods: We introduced a mobile app that provides bariatric patients with access to educational materials and the ability to report on their symptoms.

Techniques for blood loss estimation in major non-cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Estimated blood loss (EBL) is an important tool in clinical decision-making and surgical outcomes research. It guides perioperative transfusion practice and serves as a key predictor of short-term perioperative risks and long-term oncologic outcomes. Despite its widespread clinical and research use, there is no gold standard for blood loss estimation.