Perioperative transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks for analgesia after abdominal surgery.

At April 2020, this review has been withdrawn. It is correct at the date of publication, and previous versions can be accessed in the 'Other versions' tab on the Cochrane Library. We are aware of new studies to potentially change the conclusions, however the update did not meet the timelines and expectations of Cochrane and the PaPaS review group.

A call centre and extended checklist for pre-screening elective surgical patients – a pilot study.

Background: Novel approaches to preoperative assessment and management before elective surgery are warranted to ensure that a sustainable high quality service is provided. The benefits of a call centre incorporating an extended preoperative electronic checklist and phone follow-up as an alternative to a clinic attendance were examined.

Methods: This was a pilot study of a new method of patient assessment in patients scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgery and who attended a conventional preoperative clinic.