Ugeskrift for laeger
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The number of beds in surgical wards is declining. Whether the reason is more outpatient surgery or quicker recovery, owing to better perioperative care is unknown. ⋯ This study cannot answer the question: How does the method of operation, choice of anaesthesia, postoperative analgesia, and information to the patient affect the duration of admission? Data allowing a discussion of the quality of the treatment were not available. There is a serious lack of registration.
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Sternal fractures almost solely occurs as a result of traffic accidents and are considered a marker of more serious injury, especially damage to the myocardium. Patients with an isolated sternal fracture are therefore often admitted to hospital for cardiac monitoring. ⋯ A subgroup of patients at increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias is defined. These patients should be admitted for observation.