Influence of COVID-19 on postoperative prognosis and pain management

Surgical intervention in patients with COVID-19 was associated with higher mortality and sepsis rates, longer ICU stays, and increased postoperative pain scores. These findings highlight the need for continued research to optimize surgical care and improve patient outcomes in the evolving post-pandemic era.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-03-09
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344211
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COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
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Influence of COVID-19 on postoperative prognosis and pain management

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Influence of COVID-19 on postoperative prognosis and pain management

Yue-Zi Hu, Ru-yi Luo, Wen Tang, Zhao-Lan Hu, Zai-Long Qin
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Abstract

Surgical intervention in patients with COVID-19 was associated with higher mortality and sepsis rates, longer ICU stays, and increased postoperative pain scores. These findings highlight the need for continued research to optimize surgical care and improve patient outcomes in the evolving post-pandemic era.

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Central South University (CN), Guangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital (CN), Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN), Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University (CN)
Health Commission of Hunan Province, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Hunan University, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine
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