Publications by authors named "Mandy M McBroom"
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- The study aimed to compare the effects of superficial and deep serratus anterior plane blocks (SAPB) on opioid use and pain management in mastectomy patients.
- A total of 64 women participated, with some receiving deep SAPB and others receiving superficial SAPB, along with other pain relief methods.
- Results indicated that the deep SAPB group used 30% less oral morphine equivalents and reported lower pain scores, implying it may offer better postoperative pain relief than the superficial SAPB, although satisfaction and other factors were similar between the groups.
Objectives: Sleep disturbances may contribute to the development of delirium, prolonged ICU stay, and increased mortality. There is conflicting data on the effectiveness of earplugs and eye masks for sleep promotion in the ICU. This study evaluates the impact of earplugs and eye masks on sleep quality in postoperative surgical ICU patients at risk for frequent awakenings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo evaluate the effect of implementation of a hysterectomy Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol on perioperative anesthetic medication costs. Historical cohort study of 84 adult patients who underwent a hysterectomy. Forty-two patients who underwent surgery before protocol implementation comprised the pre-ERAS group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass carries a high risk of bleeding and need for blood transfusion. Blood administration is associated with increased rates of morbidity and mortality. Perioperatively, strategies are often employed to reduce blood transfusions in high-risk patients or in situations where blood transfusion is contraindicated.
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