Improving the Safety of Shoulder Arthroscopy in the Beach-Chair Position: A Prospective Randomized Trial Investigating the Effect of Compression Stockings on Cerebral Desaturation Events in High Risk Patients

Devastating transient and permanent postoperative neurocognitive complications in previously healthy, low risk patients have been observed after elective shoulder arthroscopy in the beach chair position (BCP). Continuous monitoring of cerebral oxygen saturation has been recommended to identify cerebral desaturation events (CDEs) and improve patient safety. However, the relatively high cost and limited availability of monitoring may not be cost-effective. More cost-effective and available measures, including the use of thigh-high compression stockings (CS), have been investigated.
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research