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Strategies to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications after noncardiothoracic surgery: systematic review for the American College of Physicians.

Lawrence VA, Cornell JE, Smetana GW; American College of Physicians.

Ann Intern Med. 2006 Apr 18;144(8):596-608. Review.PMID: 16618957 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Preoperative pulmonary risk stratification for noncardiothoracic surgery: systematic review for the American College of Physicians.

Smetana GW, Lawrence VA, Cornell JE; American College of Physicians.

Ann Intern Med. 2006 Apr 18;144(8):581-95. Review.PMID: 16618956 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Risk assessment for and strategies to reduce perioperative pulmonary complications for patients undergoing noncardiothoracic surgery: a guideline from the American College of Physicians.

Qaseem A, Snow V, Fitterman N, Hornbake ER, Lawrence VA, Smetana GW, Weiss K, Owens DK, Aronson M, Barry P, Casey DE Jr, Cross JT Jr, Fitterman N, Sherif KD, Weiss KB; Clinical Efficacy Assessment Subcommittee of the American College of Physicians.

Ann Intern Med. 2006 Apr 18;144(8):575-80.PMID: 16618955 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Incentive spirometry for prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications in upper abdominal surgery.

Guimarães MM, El Dib R, Smith AF, Matos D.

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Effectiveness and safety of vitamin D in relation to bone health.

Cranney A, Horsley T, O'Donnell S, Weiler H, Puil L, Ooi D, Atkinson S, Ward L, Moher D, Hanley D, Fang M, Yazdi F, Garritty C, Sampson M, Barrowman N, Tsertsvadze A, Mamaladze V.

Evid Rep Technol Assess (Full Rep). 2007 Aug;(158):1-235. Review.PMID: 18088161 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Summaries for patients. Risk for and reduction of pulmonary complications in patients undergoing noncardiothoracic surgery: an American College of Physicians guideline.

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Ann Intern Med. 2006 Apr 18;144(8):I40. No abstract available. PMID: 16618950 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Management of stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review for a clinical practice guideline.

Wilt TJ, Niewoehner D, MacDonald R, Kane RL.

Ann Intern Med. 2007 Nov 6;147(9):639-53. Review.PMID: 17975187 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer: systematic reviews and economic evaluation.

Murray A, Lourenco T, de Verteuil R, Hernandez R, Fraser C, McKinley A, Krukowski Z, Vale L, Grant A.

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Are incentive spirometry, intermittent positive pressure breathing, and deep breathing exercises effective in the prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications after upper abdominal surgery? A systematic overview and meta-analysis.

Thomas JA, McIntosh JM.

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Effect of postoperative analgesia on major postoperative complications: a systematic update of the evidence.

Liu SS, Wu CL.

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Management of single brain metastasis: a practice guideline.

Mintz A, Perry J, Spithoff K, Chambers A, Laperriere N.

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Randomised clinical trial of physiotherapy after open abdominal surgery in high risk patients.

Mackay MR, Ellis E, Johnston C.

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Incentive spirometry for preventing pulmonary complications after coronary artery bypass graft.

Freitas ER, Soares BG, Cardoso JR, Atallah AN.

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Rezaiguia S, Jayr C.

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Enteral nutritional support in prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Stratton RJ, Ek AC, Engfer M, Moore Z, Rigby P, Wolfe R, Elia M.

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Reanalysis of systematic reviews: the case of invasive strategies for acute coronary syndromes.

Kuukasjärvi P, Nordhausen K, Malmivaara A.

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Prophylactic respiratory physiotherapy after cardiac surgery: systematic review.

Pasquina P, Tramèr MR, Walder B.

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Preoperative evaluation of the patient with pulmonary disease.

Bapoje SR, Whitaker JF, Schulz T, Chu ES, Albert RK.

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Intravenous magnesium sulphate and sotalol for prevention of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery: a systematic review and economic evaluation.

Shepherd J, Jones J, Frampton GK, Tanajewski L, Turner D, Price A.

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Hand-assisted or laparoscopic-assisted approach in colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aalbers AG, Biere SS, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Bemelman WA.

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