European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The influence of residual neuromuscular block on the incidence of critical respiratory events. A randomised, prospective, placebo-controlled trial.
Post-operative residual paralysis is associated with a greater incidence of desaturation in the post-anaesthesia care unit.
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Preoperative evaluation is aimed at prevention of complications and risk stratification. Routine testing should be abandoned in favour of selective ordering according to contemporary guidelines. This study was conducted to calculate the possible economic impact of a Web-based preoperative diagnostic guideline prior to its implementation in the state of Salzburg, Austria. ⋯ These data indicate a considerable potential for improvement in process quality and cost reduction by using structured preoperative assessment with computer-assisted implementation of a guideline.