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View article: Reducing Inappropriate Abdominal X-ray Requests in a Surgical Admissions Unit: A Quality Improvement Project
Reducing Inappropriate Abdominal X-ray Requests in a Surgical Admissions Unit: A Quality Improvement Project Open
The project has reduced the inappropriate use of AXRs following the implementation of three interventions.
View article: Creation of a Patient Information Video to Improve the Patient Experience of the Surgical Assessment Unit
Creation of a Patient Information Video to Improve the Patient Experience of the Surgical Assessment Unit Open
Interventions that improve communication with patients and adjust their expectations play an important role in improving patient satisfaction and their overall perception of care. This can be achieved with a simple patient information vide…
View article: Single-shot liposomal bupivacaine in place of rectus sheath catheters to provide non-opiate analgesia after laparotomy: a quality improvement project to reduce the need for ongoing nursing input
Single-shot liposomal bupivacaine in place of rectus sheath catheters to provide non-opiate analgesia after laparotomy: a quality improvement project to reduce the need for ongoing nursing input Open
Opioid-sparing pain management is an integral component of enhanced recovery after colonic and rectal surgery. In our hospital, rectus sheath catheters (RSCs) are routinely placed during emergency laparotomy for colorectal procedures to al…