Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5709047 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2017 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
Following the implementation of SCIP guidelines, there was a 41% reduction in mortality and a significant decrease in fatal cardiac complications, postoperative hypotension, myocardial infarction, and cardiac arrest. Despite SCIP guidelines being retired in 2015, evidence supports continuation of perioperative beta-blockade in primary elective total adult hip and knee arthroplasty.
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Authors
Thomas B. MD, MBA, Nigel L. MS, Charity G. PhD, MSPH, Madhav A. MD,