Sugammadex lowers the risk for postoperative pulmonary complications vs neostigmine after major abdominal or thoracic surgery in older adults.

Sugammadex reduced the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications or death compared with neostigmine. The risk reduction was small with atelectasis of uncertain clinical significance being the...

A “hidden pandemic” of lung complications after surgery has been highlighted by an international study led by Australian anaesthetists that has found how a newer muscle relaxant reversal drug can help...

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Despite widespread adoption of ketamine into enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, research regarding its specific impact on perioperative outcomes is limited. This pragmatic, randomised, ...

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common group of congenital anomalies, with a prevalence of approximately nine per 1000 live births. Advances in medical and surgical care have significantly…

In England there are around 60 cases of major trauma (Injury Severity Score (ISS) > 15) daily.1 Trauma continues to be the leading cause of death in children and adults aged <40 years and has…