Most kids go without clear liquids at least three times longer than guidelines recommend prior to surgery, a new study says. About 4 out of 5 children and infants (79%) are on liquid fasts far longer ...

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Patient Safety Committee provides free, downloadable pre- and post-operative ambulatory surgery patient safety checklists. While the two, one-page ...

—Because moderate or severe pain is common after surgery, and can hinder postoperative outcomes, it’s critical that care teams have recommendations that can facilitate pain management throughout the ...