Variation in the management of adhesive small bowel obstruction in the Netherlands: a prospective cross-sectional study.

Background: ASBO is a frequent abdominal surgical emergency and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in emergency surgery. The aim of this study is to provide insight into the current management of adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) and associated outcomes.

Methods And Materials: A nationwide prospective cross-sectional cohort study was conducted.

Continuous monitoring in COVID-19 care: a retrospective study in time of crisis.

Background: A new monitoring system was implemented to support nursing staff and physicians on the COVID-19 ward. This system was designed to remotely monitor vital signs, to calculate an automated Early Warning Score, and to help identify patients at risk of deterioration.

Methods: Hospitalized patients who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 were connected to 2 wireless sensors measuring vital signs.