Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie.Can J Surg.2016 Apr 1;59(2):14714. doi: 10.1503/cjs.014714. [Epub ahead of print]
BACKGROUND: There is ongoing variation in the use of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and chest tube with fibrinolytics (CTWF) for empyema in children. Our objective was to report outcomes from a centre that recently made the transition from VATS to CTWF as the primary treatment modality.
Creation of the sole regional laser lead extraction program serving Atlantic Canada: initial experience.
Williams KJ1, O'Keefe S1, Légaré JF1.
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie.Can J Surg.2016 Apr 1;59(2):11115. doi: 10.1503/cjs.011115. [Epub ahead of print]
BACKGROUND: An increasing need for laser lead extraction has grown in parallel with the increase of implantation of pacing and defibrillating devices. We reviewed the initial experience of a regional laser-assisted lead extraction program serving Atlantic Canada.METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie.Can J Surg.2016 Apr;59(2):118-22.
BACKGROUND: The optimal timing of initiating low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) in patients who have undergone nonoperative management (NOM) of blunt solid organ injuries (SOIs) remains controversial. We describe the safety of early initiation of chemical venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis am
Using a Structured Discharge Letter Template to Improve Communication During the Transition from a Specialized Outpatient Diabetes Clinic to a Primary Care Physician.
Canadian journal of diabetes.Can J Diabetes.2015 Dec;39(6):457-66. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2015.06.009. Epub 2015 Oct 9.
OBJECTIVE: Transition from specialists to primary care physicians is dependent on clear communication by means of a discharge letter. Primary care physicians have indicated that letters from specialists rarely contain the details they require. As part of a quality-improvement project to improve the