Preoperative Nil Per Os Duration Predicts Mortality and Ambulation Following Below-Knee Amputation

CONCLUSION: While NPO duration does not appear to result in postoperative renal dysfunction, prolonged NPO duration predicts worse rates of follow-up, ambulation, and survival and is associated with increased stroke rates.PMID:38561237 | DOI:10.1177/00031348241244633

Source: The American Surgeon - April 1, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Natalie T Chao Allison S Karwoski Luke T Pitsenbarger Maria N Som Eleanor Dunlap Khanjan H Nagarsheth Source Type: research