Anup D.Patel, Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University College of Medicineanup.patel@nationwidechildrens.org
Submitted March 15, 2012
Drs. Ney and van der Goes suggest that surgeons could get the same information regarding outcomes if they wait to wake up the patient after surgery. They also note that the IOM does not alter outcomes because it is not backed up by randomized trials for outcome. Conducting randomized human trials of IOM during these complicated surgeries is not possible because no surgeon would be willing to participate. Additionally, robust animal data support the recommendations provided in the guidelines.
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Drs. Ney and van der Goes suggest that surgeons could get the same information regarding outcomes if they wait to wake up the patient after surgery. They also note that the IOM does not alter outcomes because it is not backed up by randomized trials for outcome. Conducting randomized human trials of IOM during these complicated surgeries is not possible because no surgeon would be willing to participate. Additionally, robust animal data support the recommendations provided in the guidelines.
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