Highlights ■ Telecardiology enabled perioperative cardiovascular risk assessment for non-cardiac surgery. ■ Most patients were safely classified as low cardiovascular risk at first consultation. ■ Additional testing and urgent referrals were rarely required. ■ Remote assessment expanded access to cardiology care in underserved regions. ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and management strategies of patients referred for telecardiology consultations, specifically for preoperative cardiovascular risk assessment. Methods: A retrospective observational study at a Telemedicine Center in São […]

The purpose of this review article was to understand and analyze the scientific production related to the occurrence of perioperative hypothermia and the incidence of infection on the surgical site. For this purpose, a search was conducted in the databases LILACS, MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL and Cochrane, using the health science descriptors DECS, from 2004 to 2009. A total of 91 articles were found. After eliminating duplicate items and using selection criteria for inclusion, six manuscripts remained for analysis. The studies […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To understand the profile of patients undergoing hip and knee replacement during two years, and to compare the data obtained with the literature. Methods: A total of 323 medical records were reviewed to analyze the perioperative data of patients submitted to hip and knee replacement. Results: Osteoarthritis was the main indication for both procedures and male patients were heavier than females (p < 0.05). Hypertension was the prevalent disease among patients. Blood loss was more frequent in knee [...]