British journal of anaesthesia
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Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is an adverse outcome that impacts patients' quality of life. Its diagnosis relies on formal cognitive testing performed before and after surgery. The substantial heterogeneity in methodology limits comparability and meta-analysis of studies. This systematic review critically appraises the methodology of studies on POCD published since the 1995 Consensus Statement and aims to provide guidance to future authors by providing recommendations that may improve comparability between future studies. ⋯ CRD42016039293.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Morbidity and mortality after anaesthesia in early life: results of the European prospective multicentre observational study, neonate and children audit of anaesthesia practice in Europe (NECTARINE).
Neonates and infants requiring anaesthesia are at risk of physiological instability and complications, but triggers for peri-anaesthetic interventions and associations with subsequent outcome are unknown. ⋯ NCT02350348.
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Multicenter Study
'Desire for more analgesic treatment': pain and patient-reported outcome after paediatric tonsillectomy and appendectomy.
Insufficiently treated pain after paediatric appendectomy and tonsillectomy is frequent. We aimed to identify variables associated with poor patient-reported outcomes. ⋯ Preventive administration of at least two classes of non-opioid analgesics is a simple strategy and may improve patient-reported outcomes.
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Letter Observational Study
Effect of personal protective equipment on perioperative anxiety in children and young people.