A preoperative ultrasound-based protocol for optimisation of fluid therapy to prevent early intraoperative hypotension: a randomised controlled study.

Background: Intraoperative hypotension is a risk factor for postoperative complications. Preoperative dehydration is a major contributor, although it is difficult to estimate its severity. Point-of-care ultrasound offers several potential methods, including measurements of the inferior vena cava.

[Relationship between the coronavirus epidemic and the use of complementary and alternative medicine prior to elective surgical procedures].

Unlabelled: Összefoglaló. Bevezetés: A 2019 végén Vuhanból kiinduló, SARS-CoV-2 okozta koronavírus-járvány jelentős hatást gyakorolt életünkre. Specifikus terápia hiányában az emberek egy része alternatív gyógymódokhoz fordult.

[The use of herbal remedies prior to elective surgical procedures at an urban hospital and a university clinic in Hungary. ].

Herbal medicine use has become widespread in recent years. This is the first study in Hungary evaluating the use of nutraceutical agents in patients undergoing elective surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the types, frequency of use and predisposing factors of the most commonly used herbs among patients of an urban hospital and a university clinic.

[Attitudes, knowledge and use of complementary and alternative medicine among perioperative healthcare professionals].

Introduction: Perioperative healthcare professionals' attitudes towards non-conventional treatments have not been explored in Hungary yet.

Aim: Our goal was to survey healthcare professionals' attitude and knowledge towards naturopathy in six clinics of the Semmelweis University that provide perioperative care.

Method: An anonymous, paper-based questionnaire was used.

Complementary and alternative medicine: attitudes, knowledge and use among surgeons and anaesthesiologists in Hungary.

Background: Despite their worldwide popularity the question of using non-conventional treatments is a source of controversy among medical professionals. Although these methods may have potential benefits it presents a problem when patients use non-conventional treatments in the perioperative period without informing their attending physician about it and this may cause adverse events and complications. To prevent this, physicians need to have a profound knowledge about non-conventional treatments.

[Complementary and alternative medicine use in surgical patients].

Introduction: Due to the rise in use of non-conventional therapies, we may consider the application of those in perioperative setting.

Aim: The aims of the authors were to measure the attitude of patients waiting for elective surgery towards naturopathic methods, to determine their use and factors influencing their usage.

Method: A questionnaire was applied that patients filled in individually and anonymously at the First Department of Surgery of Semmelweis University, between July 1, 2014 and April 30, 2016.

Herbal medicine use by surgery patients in Hungary: a descriptive study.

Background: The popularity of non-conventional treatments, especially the consumption of herbs is showing an increasing tendency all over the world. The consumption of herbal medicines might cause several complications during perioperative care.

Methods: The survey was conducted at the First Department of Surgery of Semmelweis University and focused on the demographics of patients consuming herbal medicines who had undergone elective surgery between July 1(st) 2014 and February 28(th) 2015.

[Alternative and complementary medicine from the primary care physician's viewpoint].

Introduction: The patients initiate the use of complementary and alternative medicine and this often remains hidden from their primary care physician.

Aim: To explore general practitioners' knowledge and attitude towards complementary and alternative medicine, and study the need and appropriate forms of education, as well as ask their opinion on integration of alternative medicine into mainstream medicine.

Method: A voluntary anonymous questionnaire was used on two conferences for general practitioners organized by the Family Medicine Department of Semmelweis University.