Study objective Semaglutide is a long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist used
for management of type 2 diabetes and/or obesity. To test the hypothesis that perioperative …

Abstract COVID-19-related in-hospital mortality has been reported at 30.7–47.3% in Brazil,
however studies assessing exclusively private hospitals are lacking. This is important …

Abstract Objectives The American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status (ASA-PS) is
a grading system routinely adopted worldwide by physicians to classify patients' overall …

Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major cause of perioperative
morbimortality. Despite significant efforts to advance evidence-based practice, prevention …

Abstract Introduction and objectives Multimodal Analgesia (MMA) has shown promising
results in postoperative outcomes across a broad spectrum of surgeries, including bariatric …

Background Alarms alert healthcare professionals of deviations from normal/physiologic
status. However, alarm fatigue may occur when their high pitch and diversity overwhelm …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Compare anesthesia techniques with
sufentanil and intraoperative infusion of remifentanil or dexmedetomidine, and to then …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Pain management by the multidisciplinary
team remains a challenge in the health field. The aim of this study was to analyze the impact …

Background and Aims Postsurgical leaks are a dreaded adverse event of colorectal surgery.
Traditional surgical approaches, including temporary ileostomy and revisional surgery, are …

Background Orotracheal intubation (OTI) can result in aerosolisation leading to an increased
risk of infection for healthcare providers, a key concern during the COVID-19 pandemic …