For Safer Care, Simple Steps, Consistently Applied, Yield Substantial Improvements in Colorectal Surgery - 6/8/15

Simple steps that include the consistent use of experienced medical teams for a single type of surgery, preemptive antibiotics before the procedure, less reliance on potent opioids during recovery and urging patients to get out of bed and move around sooner can not only prevent infections, blood clots and other serious complications in people undergoing colorectal operations, but can also accelerate recovery and reduce cost of care, according to results of an ongoing program at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine News - June 8, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news