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Sotiriou A, El-Boghdadly K. Point-of-care gastric ultrasound: believing is seeing. Can J Anaesth 2024; 71:1177-1178. [PMID: 38862867 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-024-02778-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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- Andreas Sotiriou
- Department of Anaesthesia, University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
- King's College London, London, UK.
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Sri-On J, Worawiwat T, Luksameearunothai K, Nirunsuk P, Vanichkulbodee A, Fusakul Y, Phisaiphun K, Kanokkarnjana P, Lerdruttanasoontorn D, Thong-on K. Enhancing Emergency Department Pain Management for Older Adults with the Hip Fracture Fast-Track (HFFT) Protocol in a Middle-Income Country. Clin Interv Aging 2024; 19:1225-1233. [PMID: 38974510 PMCID: PMC11227879 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s465006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the Hip Fracture Fast-Track (HFFT) protocol, designed specifically for older patients at our hospital, which commenced on January 1, 2022, on the management of emergency department (ED) pain in older adults with hip fractures. Patients and Methods Retrospective pre- and post-study data from electronic health records (EHR) at our hospital, using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 codes S72.0, S72.1, S72.8, and S72.9, were utilized. The study included patients aged 65 years or older who presented to the ED with low-energy, non-pathologic isolated hip fractures or proximal femur fractures. The pre-HFFT period included patients from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021, and the post-HFFT period included patients from January 1, 2022, to October 31, 2023. Data were compared for the proportion of patients undergoing pain evaluation in the ED, before discharge, time to first analgesia, number of patients receiving pain relief in the ED, and the use of fascia iliaca compartment blocks (FICBs) and pericapsular nerve group blocks (PENGBs). Results The final analysis involved 258 patients, with 116 in the pre-protocol group and 142 in the post-protocol group. The rate of analgesic use increased significantly in the post-HFFT group (78 [67.24%] vs 111 [78.17%], P = 0.049). The rate of pain score screening at triage increased from 51.72% before the HFFT protocol to 86.62% post-HFFT protocol (p < 0.001). Compared with the pre-HFFT protocol, the post-HFFT protocol exhibited a higher rate of FICB (0% vs 14.08%, p < 0.001) and PENGB (0% vs 5.63%, p = 0.009) administration. Conclusion The HFFT protocol's implementation was associated with improved ED pain evaluation and analgesic administration in older adults with hip fractures. These findings indicate that tailored protocols, such as the HFFT, hold promise for enhancing emergency care for this vulnerable population.
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- Jiraporn Sri-On
- Geriatric Emergency Research Unit, Emergency Department, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Emergency Department, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Orthopedic Department, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Emergency Department, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Emergency Department, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Geriatric Emergency Research Unit, Emergency Department, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand
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Marrone F, Pullano C, Paventi S, Tomei M, Fusco P. A unilateral single level sacral erector spinae plane block for total knee arthroplasty pain. Minerva Anestesiol 2024; 90:707-708. [PMID: 38421355 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.24.18046-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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- Francesco Marrone
- ASL ROMA1, Unit of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Santo Spirito Hospital, Rome, Italy -
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- ASL ROMA1, Unit of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Santo Spirito Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- ASL ROMA1, Unit of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Santo Spirito Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, SS Filippo e Nicola Hospital, Avezzano, L'Aquila, Italy
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Milder DA, Milder TY, Liang SS, Kam PCA. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists: a narrative review of clinical pharmacology and implications for peri-operative practice. Anaesthesia 2024; 79:735-747. [PMID: 38740566 DOI: 10.1111/anae.16306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists are used increasingly in the management of patients living with type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. In patients using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, a key concern in the peri-operative period is the increased risk of pulmonary aspiration due to delayed gastric emptying. This review provides an overview of the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and the risk of delayed gastric emptying and aspiration. METHODS We conducted searches of MEDLINE and EMBASE databases of articles published before January 2024 using the keywords and medical subject headings: incretins; glucagon-like peptide-1; GLP-1; glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists; GLP-1 RA; peri-operative period; perioperative; peri-operative; stomach emptying; gastric emptying; pulmonary aspiration; aspiration; food regurgitation; and regurgitation. The evidence was analysed, synthesised and reported narratively. RESULTS A total of 1213 articles were located after duplicates were removed. Two authors screened the titles and abstracts to identify those studies which assessed specifically the risk of delayed gastric emptying and pulmonary aspiration or regurgitation in the peri-operative period. We searched manually the reference lists of relevant studies to identify any additional case reports. Ten studies were identified. Available evidence was limited to case reports, case series and observational work. CONCLUSIONS There is insufficient evidence to put forward definitive guidance regarding the ideal cessation period for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists before elective surgery. Precautionary practice is required until more evidence becomes available. We suggest an individualised, evidence-based approach. In patients living with type 2 diabetes mellitus, there is concern that prolonged cessation before surgery will have a detrimental effect on peri-operative glycaemic control and discussion with an endocrinologist is advised. For patients taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for weight management, these drugs should be withheld for at least three half-lives before an elective surgical procedure.
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- David A Milder
- Department of Anaesthesia, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, St. Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Discipline of Anaesthesia, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Marrone F, Fusco P, Paventi S, Tomei M, Lolli S, Chironna E, Pullano C. Combined lumbar and sacral erector spinae plane (LS-ESP) block for hip fracture pain and surgery. Minerva Anestesiol 2024; 90:712-714. [PMID: 38656087 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.24.18093-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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- Francesco Marrone
- Unit of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Santo Spirito Hospital, ASL Roma1, Rome, Italy -
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- Unit of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, SS Filippo e Nicola Hospital, Avezzano, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Unit of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Santo Spirito Hospital, ASL Roma1, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Santo Spirito Hospital, ASL Roma1, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Santo Spirito Hospital, ASL Roma1, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, F. Perinei Hospital, Altamura, Bari, Italy
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Zhang L, Xie Y, Ren Z, Xie M. Transesophageal echocardiography related complications. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1410594. [PMID: 39006165 PMCID: PMC11239508 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1410594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
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Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) is an important imaging method for the evaluation of cardiac structure and function, and it holds significant value in the clinical management of cardiovascular diseases. Unlike transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), which is non-invasive, TEE involves semi-invasive intracavity operations, leading to increasing attention to its safety and potential complications. Especially with the increasing demand for TEE applications in clinical practice and the rapid growth in the number of facilities utilizing it, the standardized application and safe operation of TEE technology have become particularly crucial. This article will review the literature and draw upon personal experience to analyze the complications and safety of TEE examinations from a technical perspective.
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- Linyue Zhang
- Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Clinical Research Center for Medical Imaging in Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Clinical Research Center for Medical Imaging in Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Clinical Research Center for Medical Imaging in Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Clinical Research Center for Medical Imaging in Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, China
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He WJ, Xu WX, Zhang XD, Chen Y, He SY, Wei XQ, Huang XL. Midpoint transverse process to pleura block for postoperative analgesia following laparoscopic renal cyst decortication: Two case reports. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12:3629-3635. [PMID: 38983401 PMCID: PMC11229905 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i18.3629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The midpoint transverse process to pleura (MTP) block, a novel technique for thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB), was first employed in laparoscopic renal cyst decortication. CASE SUMMARY Thoracic paravertebral nerve block is frequently employed for perioperative analgesia during laparoscopic cyst decortication. To address safety concerns associated with TPVBs, we administered MTP blocks in two patients prior to administering general anesthesia for laparoscopic cyst decortication. The MTP block was performed at the T9 level under ultrasound guidance, with 20 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine injected. Reduced sensation to cold and pinprick was observed from the T8 to T11 dermatome levels. Immediately postoperative Numeric Pain Rating Scale scores were 0/10 at rest and on movement, with none exceeding a mean 24 h numeric rating scale > 3. CONCLUSION MTP block was effective technique for providing postoperative analgesia for patients undergoing laparoscopic renal cyst decortication.
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- Wei-Jie He
- Department of Anesthesiology, Liuzhou People's Hospital affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545000, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liuzhou People's Hospital affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545000, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liuzhou People's Hospital affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545000, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liuzhou People's Hospital affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545000, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liuzhou People's Hospital affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545000, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liuzhou People's Hospital affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545000, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Liuzhou People's Hospital affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545000, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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Parikh S, Echevarria AC, Cemenski BR, Small T. The Relevance of Implanted Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Orthopedics Surgery: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3699. [PMID: 38999266 PMCID: PMC11242780 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13133699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Background: Percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is a form of neuromodulation that involves the transmission of electrical energy via metal contacts known as leads or electrodes. PNS has gained popularity in orthopedic surgery as several studies have supported its use as a pain control device for patients suffering from pain due to orthopedic pathologies involving the knee, shoulder, and foot. The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize the literature involving peripheral nerve stimulation in orthopedic surgery. The existing body of literature provides support for further research regarding the use of PNS in the management of knee pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, foot pain, and orthopedic trauma. Notably, the evidence for its efficacy in addressing knee and shoulder pain is present. Methods: This study was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Seven hundred and forty-five unique entries were identified. Two blinded reviewers assessed each article by title and abstract to determine its relevance and categorized them as "include", "exclude", and "maybe". After a preliminary review was completed, reviewers were unblinded and a third reviewer retrieved articles labeled as "maybe" and those with conflicting labels to determine their relevance. Twenty-eight articles were included, and seven hundred and seventeen articles were excluded. Articles discussing the use of PNS in the field of orthopedic surgery in patients > 18 years of age after 2010 were included. Exclusion criteria included neuropathic pain, phantom limb pain, amputation, non-musculoskeletal related pathology, non-orthopedic surgery related pathology, spinal cord stimulator, no reported outcomes, review articles, abstracts only, non-human subjects. Results: A total of 16 studies analyzing 69 patients were included. All studies were either case series or case reports. Most articles involved the application of PNS in the knee (8) and shoulder (6) joint. Few articles discussed its application in the foot and orthopedic trauma. All studies demonstrated that PNS was effective in reducing pain. Discussion: Peripheral nerve stimulation can be effective in managing postoperative or chronic pain in patients suffering from orthopedic pathology. This systematic review is limited by the scarcity of robust studies with substantial sample sizes and extended follow up periods in the existing literature.
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- Sarthak Parikh
- Saint Francis Health Systems, Tulsa, OK 74136, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Oklahoma State University, Tulsa, OK 74078, USA
- Orthopedic and Trauma Services of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK 74135, USA
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- Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL 33328, USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
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- Saint Francis Health Systems, Tulsa, OK 74136, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Oklahoma State University, Tulsa, OK 74078, USA
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Gaelen JI, Wu C, Yang A, Rajeswaran S, Lazar A, Cheon EC, Vargas AA. Use of regional anesthesia within a pediatric interventional radiology suite reduced periprocedural opioid use without delaying the overall workflow: a retrospective study. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2024:rapm-2024-105416. [PMID: 38925711 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2024-105416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nerve block utility has been extensively described in the operating room, however, there is a paucity of evidence regarding blocks in the interventional radiology (IR) suite, with no studies examining its safety and efficacy in children. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted at a single tertiary-care children's hospital to evaluate the analgesic utility of nerve blocks during IR-performed sclerotherapy for bone cysts, venous malformations, and lymphatic malformations. Lymphatic and venous malformations were combined for final analysis. Patients between January 2016 and September 2022 had their medical records reviewed for procedural data, postprocedural pain scores, and analgesic administration data. RESULTS 309 patients were included in the final analysis. Opioids were required significantly less frequently intraprocedurally and postprocedurally across subgroups. The proportion of patients who received opioids during their hospital course was significant between block and non-block patients, respectively: bone cyst: 62.7% vs 100% (p<0.001); venous and lymphatic malformation: 65.7% vs 97.4% (p<0.001). Average maximum postanesthesia care unit (PACU) pain scores were significantly lower in bone cyst patients with no significant difference seen in pain scores among venous and lymphatic malformation patients. There were no reported nerve block-related complications. DISCUSSION Nerve blocks demonstrated an opioid-sparing effect intraprocedurally and postprocedurally for all subgroups. Their use among bone cyst patients was associated with significant reductions in average maximum PACU pain scores. Nerve blocks may constitute an effective opioid-sparing component of multimodal analgesia in pediatric patients undergoing IR sclerosis procedures. Prospective data are needed to establish the optimal utility of nerve blocks in the IR setting.
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- Jordan I Gaelen
- Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Hurley C, Kearsley R. Gastric ultrasound and mitigating risk of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists. Anaesthesia 2024. [PMID: 38894670 DOI: 10.1111/anae.16362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Boles RW, Kim W, O'Dell K. Development of a Novel Airway-Exchange Broncholaryngoscope. Laryngoscope 2024. [PMID: 38874300 DOI: 10.1002/lary.31583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this project was to develop a novel airway-exchange broncholaryngoscope (AEBLScope) to improve the efficiency and accuracy of airway-exchange procedures. METHODS The AEBLScope was designed to combine a bronchoscope and airway-exchange catheter (AEC) into a single device and to reduce the blind placement of AECs. The prototype was constructed by modifying an existing distal-chip bronchoscope. A custom AEC was procured to fit concentrically over the flexible portion of the scope. The catheter was connected to the scope handpiece by a customized push-pull locking attachment. The AEBLScope was used to perform airway-exchange procedures with both tracheostomy and endotracheal tubes using two different airway models. Experimental procedures were recorded with still photography to evaluate the exchange of tubes and placement of AECs. RESULTS In two airway models using the AEBLScope, both tracheostomy and endotracheal tubes were successfully exchanged on first-pass attempt, and AECs were accurately placed under visual guidance. CONCLUSION The AEBLScope combines a bronchoscope and AEC into a single tool. Based on these first results, this novel scope has the potential to perform airway-exchange procedures more safely compared with standard procedures by increasing the accuracy of placement, decreasing procedural time, and reducing the morbidity and mortality that can occur from blind placement of AECs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE N/A Laryngoscope, 2024.
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- Roger W Boles
- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- Caruso Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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Li M, Yan B, Wang M, Zhu S, Kang X. A portent of catastrophic carbon dioxide embolism in laparoscopic hepatectomy: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38468. [PMID: 38875434 PMCID: PMC11175889 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) poses a high risk of carbon dioxide embolism due to extensive hepatic transection, long surgery duration, and dissection of the large hepatic veins or vena cava. PATIENT CONCERNS A 65-year-old man was scheduled to undergo LH. Following intraperitoneal carbon dioxide (CO2) insufflation and hepatic portal occlusion, the patient developed severe hemodynamic collapse accompanied by a decrease in the pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2). DIAGNOSIS Although a decrease in end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) was not observed, CO2 embolism was still suspected because of the symptoms. INTERVENTIONS AND OUTCOMES The patient was successfully resuscitated after the immediate discontinuation of CO2 insufflation and inotrope administration. CO2 embolism must always be suspected during laparoscopic surgery whenever sudden hemodynamic collapse associated with decreased pulse oxygen saturation occurs, regardless of whether ETCO2 changes. Instant arterial blood gas analysis is imperative, and a significant difference between PaCO2 and ETCO2 is indicative of carbon dioxide embolism. CONCLUSION Instant arterial blood gas analysis is imperative, and a significant difference between PaCO2 and ETCO2 is indicative of carbon dioxide embolism.
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- Mei Li
- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Haining People's Hospital, Haining, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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Koh WU, Kim H, Kim YJ, Park JI, Yeo HJ, Ro YJ, Kim HJ. Comparison of analgesic effect of pericapsular nerve group block and supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block on dynamic pain in patients with hip fractures: a randomized controlled trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2024:rapm-2024-105627. [PMID: 38866559 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2024-105627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patients with hip fracture often experience severe pain, particularly during movement or slight positional change, prior to the occurrence of surgery. It is essential to explore the appropriate analgesic methods before surgery in patients with hip fracture, especially those capable of alleviating dynamic pain. Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block was introduced as a useful technique for hip analgesia. In this study, we aimed to compare the reduction in dynamic pain between the PENG block and supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block (SIFICB). METHODS This prospective trial included 80 hip fracture patients aged ≥19 years, with an American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status of 1-4 and a baseline dynamic pain score ≥4 on the numerical rating scale. The patients were randomly allocated into the PENG block (n=40) and SIFICB group (n=40). For the PENG block and SIFICB, 20 mL and 30 mL of 0.3% ropivacaine was used, respectively. The primary outcome was reduction in dynamic pain scores at 30 min following the peripheral nerve block. Dynamic pain score was evaluated when the leg was passively raised. RESULTS A total of 79 patients were included in the final analysis, and the reductions in pain score during hip flexion were 3.1±2.4 and 2.9±2.5 in the PENG block and SIFICB groups, respectively, which was statistically insignificant (p=0.75). Moreover, no significant differences were observed in any of the outcomes. CONCLUSIONS PENG block and SIFICB could effectively provide analgesia for dynamic pain in patients with hip fractures, with no significant difference between the two groups. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04677348.
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- Won Uk Koh
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lee J, Kim SH. Remimazolam-Induced Anaphylaxis and Cardiovascular Collapse: A Narrative Systematic Review of Eleven Cases. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:971. [PMID: 38929588 PMCID: PMC11205925 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60060971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Background and Objectives: Remimazolam, a novel benzodiazepine, is used for procedural sedation and general anesthesia due to its rapid onset and short duration of action. However, remimazolam-induced anaphylaxis (RIA) is a rare but severe complication. This study aimed to analyze RIA characteristics, focusing on cardiovascular collapse, and provide guidelines for safe remimazolam use. Methods: This study conducted a systematic review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 guidelines. Research articles retrieved from PubMed on 26 May 2023, using the keywords 'remimazolam AND anaphylaxis' were evaluated based on the inclusion criteria of being written in English and aligning with the World Allergy Organization criteria for anaphylaxis, while studies not meeting these criteria were excluded. All published articles up to the search date were included without any date restrictions. The review analyzed factors such as age, sex, type of anesthesia, remimazolam dose (bolus/continuous), allergic symptoms and sign, epinephrine use, serum tryptase levels, and skin prick tests. Results: Among eleven cases, the mean age was 55.6 ± 19.6 years, with 81.8% male. Hypotension (81.8%) was the most common symptom, followed by bradycardia (54.5%) and desaturation (36.4%). Two patients experienced cardiac arrest. Serum tryptase levels confirmed anaphylaxis in ten cases. Epinephrine was the primary treatment, with intravenous doses ranging from 0.1 mg to 0.3 mg. Conclusions: Vigilance is crucial when administering remimazolam, adhering to recommended dosages, and promptly treating RIA with epinephrine. Further research is needed to understand the risk factors and refine the management strategies. Guidelines for safe remimazolam use are proposed.
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- Jaemoon Lee
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Konkuk University Medical Center, Seoul 05030, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Konkuk University Medical Center, Seoul 05030, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Infection and Immunology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Medical Science, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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Nakai T, Kako E, Ota H, So M, Sobue K. Remimazolam anaphylaxis in a patient not allergic to brotizolam: a case report and literature review. BMC Anesthesiol 2024; 24:204. [PMID: 38851690 PMCID: PMC11161983 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-024-02591-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Remimazolam is a recently developed, ultrashort-acting benzodiazepine that is used as a general anesthetic. Some cases of remimazolam anaphylaxis have been reported, but its characteristics are not fully understood. We present an interesting case report and review of the literature to better understand remimazolam anaphylaxis. CASE PRESENTATION A 75-year-old man scheduled for robot-assisted gastrectomy was administered remimazolam for the induction of general anesthesia. After intubation, low end-expiratory CO2, high airway pressure and concurrent circulatory collapse were observed. Bronchoscopy revealed marked tracheal and bronchial edema, which we diagnosed as anaphylaxis. The patient suffered cardiac arrest after bronchoscopy but recovered immediately with intravenous adrenaline administration and chest compressions. We performed skin prick tests for the drugs used during induction except for remimazolam, considering the high risk of systemic adverse reactions to remimazolam. We diagnosed remimazolam anaphylaxis because the skin prick test results for the other drugs used during anesthesia were negative, and these drugs could have been used without allergic reactions during the subsequent surgery. Furthermore, this patient had experienced severe anaphylactic-like reactions when he underwent cardiac surgery a year earlier, in which midazolam had been used, but it was not thought to be the allergen at that time. Based on these findings, cross-reactivity to remimazolam and midazolam was suspected. However, the patient had previously received another benzodiazepine, brotizolam, to which he was not allergic, suggesting that cross-reactivity of remimazolam may vary among benzodiazepines. In this article, we reviewed the 11 cases of remimazolam anaphylaxis that have been described in the literature. CONCLUSIONS Remimazolam is an ultrashort-acting sedative; however, it can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis. In addition, its cross-reactivity with other benzodiazepines is not fully understood. To increase the safety of this drug, further research and more experience in its use are needed.
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- Toshihiro Nakai
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi Mizuho-Ku 467-8601, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi Mizuho-Ku 467-8601, Nagoya, Japan.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi Mizuho-Ku 467-8601, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi Mizuho-Ku 467-8601, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi Mizuho-Ku 467-8601, Nagoya, Japan
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Zhu M, Zhou R, Wang L, Ying Q. The analgesic effect of ultrasound-guided cervical erector spinae block in arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a randomized controlled clinical trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2024; 24:196. [PMID: 38831270 PMCID: PMC11145806 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-024-02586-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a novel fascial plane block technique that can provide effective perioperative analgesia for thoracic, abdominal and lumbar surgeries. However, the effect of cervical ESPB on postoperative analgesia after arthroscopic shoulder surgery is unknown. The aim of this study is to investigate the analgesic effect and safety of ultrasound-guided cervical ESPB in arthroscopic shoulder surgery. METHODS Seventy patients undergoing arthroscopy shoulder surgery were randomly assigned to one of two groups: ESPB group (n = 35) or control group (n = 35). Patients in the ESPB group received an ultrasound-guided ESPB at the C7 level with 30 mL of 0.25% ropivacaine 30 min before induction of general anesthesia, whereas patients in the control group received no block. The primary outcome measures were the static visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores at 4, 12, and 24 h after surgery. Secondary outcomes included heart rate (HR) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) before anesthesia (t1), 5 min after anesthesia (t2), 10 min after skin incision (t3), and 10 min after extubation (t4); intraoperative remifentanil consumption; the Bruggrmann comfort scale (BCS) score, quality of recovery-15 (QoR-15) scale score and the number of patients who required rescue analgesia 24 h after surgery; and adverse events. RESULTS The static VAS scores at 4, 12 and 24 h after surgery were significantly lower in the ESPB group than those in the control group (2.17 ± 0.71 vs. 3.14 ± 1.19, 1.77 ± 0.77 vs. 2.63 ± 0.84, 0.74 ± 0.66 vs. 1.14 ± 0.88, all P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in HR or MAP at any time point during the perioperative period between the two groups (all P > 0.05). The intraoperative consumption of remifentanil was significantly less in the ESPB group compared to the control group (P < 0.05). The scores of BCS and QoR-15 scale were higher in the ESPB group 24 h after surgery than those in the control group (P < 0.05). Compared to the control group, fewer patients in the ESPB group required rescue analgesia 24 h after surgery (P < 0.05). No serious complications occurred in either group. CONCLUSIONS Ultrasound-guided cervical ESPB can provide effective postoperative analgesia following arthroscopic shoulder surgery, resulting in a better postoperative recovery with fewer complications. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chictr.org.cn identifier ChiCTR2300070731 (Date of registry: 21/04/2023, prospectively registered).
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- Manhua Zhu
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated LiHuiLi Hospital of Ningbo University, No.57 Xingning Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315040, China.
- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, No.818 Fenghua Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315211, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated LiHuiLi Hospital of Ningbo University, No.57 Xingning Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315040, China
- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, No.818 Fenghua Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315211, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated LiHuiLi Hospital of Ningbo University, No.57 Xingning Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315040, China
- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, No.818 Fenghua Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315211, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated LiHuiLi Hospital of Ningbo University, No.57 Xingning Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315040, China
- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, No.818 Fenghua Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315211, China
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de Carvalho CC, Marques Dos Santos Neto J. In Response. A A Pract 2024; 18:e01805. [PMID: 38912703 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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Marrone F, Pullano C. Unilateral Sacral Erector Spinae Plane Block: Additional Experience. A A Pract 2024; 18:e01806. [PMID: 38912701 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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- Francesco Marrone
- Emergency Department, Unit of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Santo Spirito Hospital Rome, Italy
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- Anesthesia Department, Unit of Anesthesia Villa Pia Clinic Rome, Italy
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Sanchez K, Tollinche L, Reece-Nguyen T. Anesthesia for gender-affirming surgery: a practical review. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2024; 37:292-298. [PMID: 38390936 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Gender-affirming surgery (GAS) is an effective, well studied, and often necessary component of gender-affirming care and mitigation of gender dysphoria for transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals. GAS is categorized as chest surgeries, genitourinary surgeries, facial feminization/masculinization, and vocal phonosurgery. Despite increased incidence of GAS during recent years, there is a gap in knowledge and training on perioperative care for TGD patients. RECENT FINDINGS Our review discusses the relevant anesthetic considerations for the most common GAS, which often involve highly specialized surgical techniques that have unique implications for the anesthesia professional. SUMMARY Anesthesiology professionals must attend to the surgical and anesthetic nuances of various GAS procedures. However, as many considerations are based on common practice, research is warranted on anesthetic implications and outcomes of GAS.
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- Kyle Sanchez
- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, MetroHealth Medical System of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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Gilmore JP, Dainton M, McEvoy NL. Caring for Transgender patients in the ICU: Current insights for equitable care. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2024; 82:103657. [PMID: 38422561 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2024.103657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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- John P Gilmore
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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Katerenchuk V, Calçada A, Batista AC, Cordeiro L. Unreported Source of Interference with the Bispectral Index During Liposuction: A Case Report. A A Pract 2024; 18:e01797. [PMID: 38828981 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Incorrect bispectral index (BIS) values have been reported due to interference with this monitoring system. We report a case of a 46-year-old woman who underwent liposuction and breast lipofilling, where we observed a misinterpretation by the BIS algorithm that has not yet been reported. Concurrently with abdominal and thigh liposuction, an increase in the BIS value was observed. The importance of examining electroencephalogram (EEG) and density spectral array (DSA) readings during liposuction procedures is highlighted in this case report, extending our observations beyond just the numerical BIS value, which is not always reliable.
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- Vasyl Katerenchuk
- From the Department of Anaesthesiology, Unidade Local de Saúde da Arrábida, E.P.E., Hospital São Bernardo, Setúbal, Portugal
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Almalki AH, Alqaryan SK, Alqahtani A, Almayouf MA, Alrashed AA. Symptomatic arteriovenous malformation of the thyroid/parathyroid gland: A case report. Radiol Case Rep 2024; 19:2135-2138. [PMID: 38645535 PMCID: PMC11026920 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.02.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are complex vascular lesions most commonly found in the brain and infrequently found in the head and neck. AVMs are characterized by a tangle of blood vessels called a nidus, which shunts blood from an artery directly to a draining vein. Various treatments are available, including surgical resection and endovascular embolization. Here, we report the case of a 32-year-old male patient who complained of painful pulsating left neck swelling with dysphagia for 1 year, which turned out to be an AVM alongside the left thyroid gland. The AVM was treated by embolization using Onyx in 2 sessions. The patient has been free of symptoms since the treatment.
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- Abdulaziz H. Almalki
- Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Radiology department King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Head & Neck Oncology Surgery, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Diagnostic & Interventional Neuroradiology section, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Trisyani Y, Mahendra D, Nuraeni A. Lessons Learned from the Lived Experiences of COVID-19 ICU Survivors Who are Struggling Through Critical Conditions and Surviving to Champion Life: A Qualitative Study. J Multidiscip Healthc 2024; 17:2659-2669. [PMID: 38828267 PMCID: PMC11141573 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s380389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Background Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, millions of lives were lost globally, including in Indonesia. Some patients with COVID-19 may experience severe symptoms of hypoxia, while some may be critically ill and admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for survival. Purpose This study aimed to understand the lived experiences of COVID-19 ICU survivors who were in a critical condition. Methods This phenomenological study used semistructured interviews with nine participants who were COVID-19 ICU survivors. Data analysis was performed using the Colaizzi approach. Results The phenomenon of the lived experiences of COVID-19 ICU survivors was presented in seven subthemes and four main themes: struggling in a state of helplessness, fostering a positive spirit from within, amplifying the support from nurses and doctors, and strengthening the connection with family and the Almighty. These themes indicated the essential aspects of psychosocial support needed to boost strength and energy and elevate the body's immune system, which is crucial to champion life through critical conditions. Conclusion The new insight resulting from the study is shown in the four main themes, which play a significant role in elevating the healing process and enabling patients to survive critical conditions. Therefore, this study recommends the importance of psychosocial support for patients with critical conditions, which involves family and their significant others, and facilitating the connection between the patient and God.
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- Yanny Trisyani
- Department of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
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- Vocational Faculty, Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
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McKee K, Bassis CM, Golob J, Palazzolo B, Sen A, Comstock SS, Rosas-Salazar C, Stanford JB, O'Connor T, Gern JE, Paneth N, Dunlop AL. Host factors are associated with vaginal microbiome structure in pregnancy in the ECHO Cohort Consortium. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11798. [PMID: 38782975 PMCID: PMC11116393 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62537-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Using pooled vaginal microbiota data from pregnancy cohorts (N = 683 participants) in the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program, we analyzed 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequences to identify clinical and demographic host factors that associate with vaginal microbiota structure in pregnancy both within and across diverse cohorts. Using PERMANOVA models, we assessed factors associated with vaginal community structure in pregnancy, examined whether host factors were conserved across populations, and tested the independent and combined effects of host factors on vaginal community state types (CSTs) using multinomial logistic regression models. Demographic and social factors explained a larger amount of variation in the vaginal microbiome in pregnancy than clinical factors. After adjustment, lower education, rather than self-identified race, remained a robust predictor of L. iners dominant (CST III) and diverse (CST IV) (OR = 8.44, 95% CI = 4.06-17.6 and OR = 4.18, 95% CI = 1.88-9.26, respectively). In random forest models, we identified specific taxonomic features of host factors, particularly urogenital pathogens associated with pregnancy complications (Aerococcus christensenii and Gardnerella spp.) among other facultative anaerobes and key markers of community instability (L. iners). Sociodemographic factors were robustly associated with vaginal microbiota structure in pregnancy and should be considered as sources of variation in human microbiome studies.
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Grants
- U24OD023382 Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program, Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health
- U2C OD023375 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023271 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023282 NIH HHS
- UH3OD023282 Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program, Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health
- UH3 OD023287 NIH HHS
- U24 OD023319 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023305 NIH HHS
- K01 AI153558 NIAID NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023288 NIH HHS
- UH3OD023249 Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program, Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health
- U24OD023319 Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program, Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health
- UH3 OD023349 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023337 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023328 NIH HHS
- U24 OD023382 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023313 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023289 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023249 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023389 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023290 NIH HHS
- UH3OD023251 Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program, Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health
- UH3 OD023285 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023275 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023318 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023248 NIH HHS
- U2COD023375 Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program, Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health
- UH3 OD023253 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023272 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023347 NIH HHS
- UH3OD023318 Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program, Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health
- UH3 OD023251 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023279 NIH HHS
- UH3OD023285 Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program, Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health
- UH3 OD023244 NIH HHS
- UH3 OD023320 NIH HHS
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- Kimberly McKee
- Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, 1018 Fuller St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, USA.
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, 1018 Fuller St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, 1018 Fuller St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Departments of Neuroscience and Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Departments of Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Pediatrics & Human Development, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Kavakli AS, Sahin T, Koc U, Karaveli A. Ultrasound-Guided External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Patient and Observer-Blinded Study. Obes Surg 2024; 34:1505-1512. [PMID: 38499943 PMCID: PMC11031435 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-024-07174-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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PURPOSE The external oblique intercostal plane (EOI) block is a novel block technique for anterolateral upper abdominal wall analgesia. The superficial nature of the external oblique intercostal plane allows it to be easily identified even in patients with obesity. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that EOI block would reduce IV morphine consumption within 24 h after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups: EOI block group and control group. The patients in the EOI block group received ultrasound-guided bilateral EOI block with a total of 40 ml 0.25% bupivacaine after anesthesia induction. The patients in the control group received no intervention. Postoperatively, all the patients were connected to an intravenous patient controlled analgesia (PCA) device containing morphine. The primary outcome of the study was IV morphine consumption in the first postoperative 24 h. RESULTS The median [interquartile range] morphine consumption at 24 h postoperatively was significantly lower in the EOI block group than in the control group (7.5 [3.5 to 8.5] mg vs 14 [12 to 20] mg, p = 0.0001, respectively). Numerical rating scale (NRS) scores at rest and during movement were lower in the EOI block group than in the control group at 2, 6, and 12 h but were similar at 24 h. No block-related complications were observed in any patients. CONCLUSION The results of the current study demonstrated that bilateral EOI block reduced postoperative opioid consumption and postoperative pain in patients with obesity undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT05663658.
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- Ali Sait Kavakli
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Istinye University, 34396, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Istinye Universite Hastanesi, Aşık Veysel Mah, Süleyman Demirel Cd. No:1, 34517, Esenyurt, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Istinye University, 34396, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Istinye University, 34396, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, 07100, Antalya, Turkey
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Olgun Keleş B, Tekir Yilmaz E. The effect of an ultrasound-guided sacral erector spinae plane block on the postoperative pain of lumbar discectomy: a randomized controlled trial. Minerva Anestesiol 2024; 90:369-376. [PMID: 38482636 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.23.17830-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pain management is essential after discectomy, the surgical treatment for lumbar disc herniation. This study evaluated the effect of sacral erector spinae plane block (SESPB) versus standard analgesic methods on postoperative analgesia and opioid consumption in lumbar discectomy operations. METHODS Over 18 years of age, ASA 1-3 group, 54 patients undergoing elective lumbar discectomy were included in the prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind, study. They were randomly divided into groups, SESPB and non-block (control). Both groups completed surgery under general anesthesia. At the end of the surgery, group SESPB received a bilateral 20 cc block with 0.25% bupivacaine at the level of the second sacral vertebra. Both groups received tramadol via a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device. The primary outcome was total opioid consumption in the first 24 hours after surgery. Pain assessment by Visual Analog Scale (VAS), rescue analgesic requirements, time to first rescue analgesic requirement and adverse effects were recorded 24 hours postoperatively. RESULTS Total tramadol consumption was 168.8±143 mg (P<0.04) higher in the control group. The first six-hour VAS scores and the number of rescue analgesic users were lower in the SESPB group (P<0.01). The first rescue analgesic use time was 440±140.3 minutes in SESPB group and 47.5±116.1 minutes in control group (P<0.01). Nausea-vomiting was more frequent in the control group (P<0.01) and patient satisfaction was higher in the SESPB group (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS In lumbar discectomy surgery, ultrasound-guided SESPB provided adequate analgesia by reducing opioid consumption and pain scores without complications.
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- Bilge Olgun Keleş
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Giresun University, Giresun, Türkiye -
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Giresun University, Giresun, Türkiye
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Lucas DN, Kursumovic E, Cook TM, Kane AD, Armstrong RA, Plaat F, Soar J. Cardiac arrest in obstetric patients receiving anaesthetic care: results from the 7th National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Anaesthesia 2024; 79:514-523. [PMID: 38214067 DOI: 10.1111/anae.16204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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The 7th National Audit Project (NAP7) of the Royal College of Anaesthetists studied peri-operative cardiac arrest. Additional inclusion criteria for obstetric anaesthesia were: cardiac arrest associated with neuraxial block performed by an anaesthetist outside the operating theatre (labour epidural analgesia); and cardiac arrest associated with remifentanil patient-controlled analgesia. There were 28 cases of cardiac arrest in obstetric patients, representing 3% of all cardiac arrests reported to NAP7, giving an incidence of 7.9 per 100,000 (95%CI 5.4-11.4 per 100,000). Obstetric patients were approximately four times less likely to have a cardiac arrest during anaesthesia care than patients having non-obstetric surgery. The single leading cause of peri-operative cardiac arrest in obstetric patients was haemorrhage, with underestimated severity and inadequate early resuscitation being contributory factors. When taken together, anaesthetic causes, high neuraxial block and bradyarrhythmia associated with spinal anaesthesia were the leading causes overall. Two patients had a cardiac arrest related to labour neuraxial analgesia. There were no cardiac arrests related to failed airway management or remifentanil patient-controlled analgesia.
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- D N Lucas
- Department of Anaesthesia, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, UK
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- Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Bath, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Bath, UK
- University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
- Department of Anaesthesia, James Cook University Hospital, South Tees NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, UK
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- Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
- Department of Anaesthesia, Severn Deanery, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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Taira K, Kanade R, Yammine M, Tannous H, Kumar S. Alpha gal syndrome, a relative not absolute contraindication to the use of bovine pericardium to close an intracardiac septal defect: a case report. J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 19:221. [PMID: 38627833 PMCID: PMC11020787 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-024-02763-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergic condition in which individuals develop an immune-mediated hypersensitivity response when consuming red meat and its derived products. Its diagnosis is important in individuals undergoing cardiac surgery, as patients frequently require large doses of unfractionated heparin or the insertion of surgical implants, both of which are porcine or bovine in origin. There are currently no guidelines for heparin administration in alpha-gal patients, with even less knowledge regarding the long-term clinical implications of these patients after receiving bioprosthetic valve replacements or other prostheses. CASE PRESENTATION We present the case of a 31-year-old male who underwent cardiac surgery in the setting of alpha-gal syndrome for a large atrial septal defect (ASD) and mitral valve prolapse (MVP). The patient continues to do well one year after undergoing a mitral valve repair, tricuspid valve repair and an ASD closure using bovine pericardium. He sustained no adverse reaction to the use of heparin products or the presence of a bovine pericardial patch. This rare case was managed by a multidisciplinary team consisting of cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac anesthesiology, and allergy/immunology that led to an optimal outcome despite the patient's pertinent allergic history. CONCLUSIONS This case highlights that the use of bovine pericardium and porcine heparin to close septal defects in patients with milder forms of alpha-gal allergy can be considered if other options are not available. Further studies are warranted to investigate the long-term outcomes of such potential alpha-gal containing prostheses and heparin exposure and establish the optimal decision making algorithm and prophylactic regimen.
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- Kimi Taira
- Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA.
- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital, 101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital, 101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital, 101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital, 101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stony Brook University Hospital, 101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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Poulsen DM, Jellinge ME. The Bezold-Jarisch reflex and anaesthesia. Ugeskr Laeger 2024; 186:V11230702. [PMID: 38704723 DOI: 10.61409/v11230702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Spinal anaesthesia is considered an effective and safe method for providing pain relief during procedures below the waist. However, in a small subset of patients, life-threatening vasovagal reactions may develop leading to severe bradycardia and hypotension or ultimately asystole and complete circulatory collapse. Early recognition and prompt treatment of this condition can be lifesaving as illustrated in this case report where the patient developed asystole for ten seconds shortly after placing the spinal anaesthetic.
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Ramalingam S, Srinivasan P. Transient severe haemodynamic disturbance during radical nephrectomy: a probable catecholamine surge. BMJ Case Rep 2024; 17:e257045. [PMID: 38599794 PMCID: PMC11015287 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-257045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Catecholamine surge and haemodynamic derangements are normally expected during the surgery for pheochromocytoma and benign functioning adrenal tumours. This male patient in his 50s underwent radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma. The patient had no comorbidities. Three hours into the surgery, during electrocauterisation of the upper pole of the kidney, the patient's blood pressure unexpectedly spiked to 180/110 mm Hg, which was immediately followed by a decrease in heart rate to 35-38 beats/min. The surgeons were instructed to briefly halt the surgical manipulation. The blood pressure returned to the pre-surge level within 30-45 s. The surgery was completed without further complications, and the patient had an uneventful recovery. The episode is suggestive of the probability that the electrocauterisation of the upper pole of the kidney led to the accidental cauterisation of the adrenal gland, resulting in a transient catecholamine surge, increase in blood pressure and reflex bradycardia suggesting norepinephrine release. Treating bradycardia with atropine in such situations can exacerbate the effects of catecholamines and lead to dangerous tachyarrhythmias. The case report highlights the importance of vigilant monitoring during electrocauterisation of the upper pole of the kidney, invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring in detecting and recording such occurrences and cautiously selecting a treatment plan.
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- Sripriya Ramalingam
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry, Puducherry, India
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Abd Elmohsen Bedewy A, Mohamed MS, Sultan HM, Khalil MS. Comparison Between Erector Spinae Plane Block versus Serratus Anterior Plane Block Regarding Analgesia and Stress Response After Modified Radical Mastectomy: Randomized Controlled Trial. Anesth Pain Med 2024; 14:e142189. [PMID: 38741901 PMCID: PMC11088841 DOI: 10.5812/aapm-142189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Background Modified radical mastectomy (MRM) is the primary surgical treatment for breast cancer, yet it leads to significant postoperative pain. Objectives This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effects of an erector spinae plane block (ESPB) versus a serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) on post-MRM pain management and stress response reduction. Methods Sixty individuals scheduled for unilateral MRM under general anesthesia from October 2021 to October 2022 were divided into three groups. Group A comprised 20 patients who received ultrasound-guided ESPB (20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine). Group B included 20 patients who received ultrasound-guided SAPB (20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine). Group C was treated with intravenous morphine based on pain scores. Anesthesia was induced using 2 μg/kg of fentanyl and 2 - 3 mg/kg of propofol. The study compared the three groups regarding pain scores using a numerical rating scale, serum cortisol levels, total fentanyl, and morphine consumption, changes in mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR) during surgery, and the occurrence of postoperative complications. Results Statistically significant reductions in pain scores were observed in group A compared to groups B and C. Moreover, group A exhibited a significant decrease in postoperative morphine consumption, serum cortisol levels 1 hour post-surgery (P = 0.021), MAP, and postoperative vomiting and nausea compared to group B. Furthermore, groups A and B showed statistically significant improvements in all parameters compared to group C. Conclusions The study demonstrates that ESPB provides superior analgesic effects compared to SAPB in patients undergoing MRM, with reduced morphine use and lower postoperative cortisol levels. Both blocks offer more effective pain control than intravenous morphine alone.
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- Ahmed Abd Elmohsen Bedewy
- Anesthesia, Department of Surgical Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt
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- Anesthesia, Department of Surgical Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Anesthesia, Department of Surgical Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt
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- Anesthesia, Department of Surgical Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt
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de Carvalho CC, de Melo APF, de Azevedo CSG, Barisic LMO, de Holanda AKG, Dos Santos Neto JM. Unilateral Sacral Erector Spinae Plane Block for Thigh Amputation: Case Report. A A Pract 2024; 18:e01781. [PMID: 38619172 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Selection of anesthetic technique for thigh amputation is complicated by patients' comorbid conditions. The sacral erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is an emerging technique with potential as a primary anesthetic for thigh amputation. We detail a case involving a 79-year-old undergoing thigh amputation, where sacral ESPB proved insufficient, prompting a shift to spinal anesthesia. This instance underscores the necessity for further investigation into the reliability of the sacral ESPB for lower limb surgeries. Until such evidence is established, caution is advised in relying solely on the sacral ESPB for thigh amputations, and consideration of alternative techniques is recommended.
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- Real Hospital Português de Beneficência em Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Real Hospital Português de Beneficência em Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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Devaraja K, Majitha CS, Pujary K, Nayak DR, Rao S. A Simplified Protocol for Tracheostomy Decannulation in Patients Weaned off Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 28:e211-e218. [PMID: 38618595 PMCID: PMC11008947 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1776720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Introduction The criteria for the removal of the tracheostomy tube (decannulation) vary from center to center. Some perform an endoscopic evaluation under anesthesia or computed tomography, which adds to the cost and discomfort. We use a simple two-part protocol to determine the eligibility and carry out the decannulation: part I consists of airway and swallowing assessment through an office-based flexible laryngotracheoscopy, and part II involves a tracheostomy capping trial. Objective The primary objective was to determine the safety and efficacy of the simplified decannulation protocol followed at our center among the patients who were weaned off the mechanical ventilator and exhibited good swallowing function clinically. Methods Of the patients considered for decannulation between November 1st, 2018, and October 31st, 2020, those who had undergone tracheostomy for prolonged mechanical ventilation were included. The efficacy to predict successful decannulation was calculated by the decannulation rate among patients who had been deemed eligible for decannulation in part I of the protocol, and the safety profile was defined by the protocol's ability to correctly predict the chances of risk-free decannulation among those submitted to part II of the protocol. Results Among the 48 patients included (mean age: 46.5 years; male-to-female ratio: 3:1), the efficacy of our protocol in predicting the successful decannulation was of 87.5%, and it was was safe or reliable in 95.45%. Also, in our cohort, the decannulation success and the duration of tracheotomy dependence were significantly affected by the neurological status of the patients. Conclusion The decannulation protocol consisting of office-based flexible laryngotracheoscopy and capping trial of the tracheostomy tube can safely and effectively aid the decannulation process.
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- K. Devaraja
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Ananthapadmanabhan S, Kudpaje A, Raju D, Smith M, Riffat F, Novakovic D, Stokan M, Palme CE. Trans-nasal Humidified Rapid Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange (THRIVE) and its Utility in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery: A Literature Review. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024; 76:1921-1930. [PMID: 38566676 PMCID: PMC10982204 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-04445-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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High-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) therapy is extensively used in critical care units for spontaneously breathing patients. Trans-nasal humidified rapid insufflation ventilatory exchange (THRIVE) is a method of apnoeic oxygenation with continuous nasal delivery of warmed, humidified oxygen at high-flow rates up to 70L/min. THRIVE extends the apnoeic window before desaturation occurs so that tubeless anaesthesia is possible. The advent of THRIVE has had a monumental impact on anaesthetic practice, with a diverse range of clinical applications and it has been incorporated into difficult airway guidelines. THRIVE has many applications in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. It is used as a pre-oxygenation tool during induction in both anticipated and unanticipated difficult airway scenarios and as a method of oxygenation for tubeless anaesthesia in elective laryngotracheal and hypopharyngeal surgeries and during emergence from anaesthesia. In this scoping review of the literature, we aim to provide an overview on the utility of THRIVE in otolaryngology, including the underlying physiologic principles, current indications and limitations, and its feasibility and safety in different surgical contexts and specific population groups.
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Cytecare Cancer Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain, Cytecare Cancer Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka India
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW 2145 Australia
- Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW 2145 Australia
- Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW Australia
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- Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW Australia
- The Canterbury Hospital, Campsie, NSW Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW Australia
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Zafran M, Crook R, Tuck A, Banerjee A. Nasogastric tube placement perforating the nasopharynx causing mediastinal passage and feeding into the pleural space. BMJ Case Rep 2024; 17:e254771. [PMID: 38514159 PMCID: PMC10961564 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-254771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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A mid-60s female with known primary progressive multiple sclerosis was admitted to our hospital with aspiration pneumonia. Due to reduced consciousness, a nasogastric (NG) tube was inserted for feeding. A chest x-ray (CXR) report from a thoracic radiologist confirmed an atypical tip position due to a hiatus hernia but concluded it was almost certainly within the stomach. However, after deteriorating on feed commencement, a CT scan of the chest confirmed the tube had perforated the nasopharynx and run parallel to the oesophagus through the mediastinum into the right pleural space. The patient subsequently developed an empyema and pneumothorax, requiring multiple therapeutic interventions and a prolonged hospital stay. This case demonstrates how the routine insertion of an NG tube can lead to serious complications. Additionally, position check CXRs can be difficult to interpret, so the decision to use the tube must be made cautiously by the clinical team.
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- Muhammad Zafran
- Respiratory Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, UK
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- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, UK
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Bockholt R, Mirus M. [Principles of the pharmacology of local anesthetics]. DIE ANAESTHESIOLOGIE 2024; 73:204-220. [PMID: 38349536 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-024-01389-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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The development of local anesthetics revolutionized the performance of painful interventions. Local anesthetics have an effect on voltage-gated sodium channels in nerve fibers and modulate the conduction of impulses. With respect to the chemical structure, local anesthetics can be divided into amide and ester types. The structural differences of local anesthetics have an influence on the duration of action, the degradation pathways and specific side effects. Severe adverse events include cardiotoxicity and neurotoxicity. In addition to basic measures, such as the monitoring and securing of vital parameters, lipid infusion represents a treatment option in cases of intoxication. The recent developments of local anesthetics are particularly concerned with the reduction of toxicity and prolonging the duration of action.
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- Rebecca Bockholt
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivtherapie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscher Str. 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland.
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivtherapie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscher Str. 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland
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Gómez-Ríos MÁ, Sastre JA, Onrubia-Fuertes X, López T, Abad-Gurumeta A, Casans-Francés R, Gómez-Ríos D, Garzón JC, Martínez-Pons V, Casalderrey-Rivas M, Fernández-Vaquero MÁ, Martínez-Hurtado E, Martín-Larrauri R, Reviriego-Agudo L, Gutierrez-Couto U, García-Fernández J, Serrano-Moraza A, Rodríguez Martín LJ, Camacho Leis C, Espinosa Ramírez S, Fandiño Orgeira JM, Vázquez Lima MJ, Mayo-Yáñez M, Parente-Arias P, Sistiaga-Suárez JA, Bernal-Sprekelsen M, Charco-Mora P. Spanish Society of Anesthesiology, Reanimation and Pain Therapy (SEDAR), Spanish Society of Emergency and Emergency Medicine (SEMES) and Spanish Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (SEORL-CCC) Guideline for difficult airway management. Part II. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2024; 71:207-247. [PMID: 38340790 DOI: 10.1016/j.redare.2024.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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The Airway Management section of the Spanish Society of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation, and Pain Therapy (SEDAR), the Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine (SEMES), and the Spanish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SEORL-CCC) present the Guide for the comprehensive management of difficult airway in adult patients. Its principles are focused on the human factors, cognitive processes for decision-making in critical situations, and optimization in the progression of strategies application to preserve adequate alveolar oxygenation in order to enhance safety and the quality of care. The document provides evidence-based recommendations, theoretical-educational tools, and implementation tools, mainly cognitive aids, applicable to airway management in the fields of anesthesiology, critical care, emergencies, and prehospital medicine. For this purpose, an extensive literature search was conducted following PRISMA-R guidelines and was analyzed using the GRADE methodology. Recommendations were formulated according to the GRADE methodology. Recommendations for sections with low-quality evidence were based on expert opinion through consensus reached via a Delphi questionnaire.
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- M Á Gómez-Ríos
- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain.
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitary Dr Peset, Valencia, Spain
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena, Valdemoro, Madrid, Spain
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology. Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense, Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Valencia, Spain
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- Biblioteca, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Ferrol (CHUF), Ferrol, A Coruña, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain; President of the Spanish Society of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy (SEDAR), Spain
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- Emergency Department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
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- Emergency Department, Hospital do Salnes, Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Spain; President of the Spanish Emergency Medicine Society (SEMES), Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head Neck Surgery, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head Neck Surgery, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Clínic Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; President of the Spanish Society for Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (SEORL-CCC), Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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Paul A. EXPRESSION OF CONCERN: Streptococcus oralis meningitis in pregnancy. Obstet Med 2024; 17:66. [PMID: 38660329 PMCID: PMC11037206 DOI: 10.1177/1753495x221137023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Cavaliere F, Allegri M, Apan A, Brazzi L, Carassiti M, Cohen E, DI Marco P, Langeron O, Rossi M, Spieth P, Turnbull D, Weber F. A year in review in Minerva Anestesiologica 2023: anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative medicine. Minerva Anestesiol 2024; 90:222-234. [PMID: 38535972 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.24.18067-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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- Franco Cavaliere
- IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy -
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- Lemanic Center of Analgesia and Neuromodulation EHC, Morges, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Giresun, Giresun, Türkiye
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Unit of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management, Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrologic, Anesthesiologic, and Geriatric Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Henri Mondor University Hospital, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), University Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), Paris, France
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- IRCCS A. Gemelli University Polyclinic Foundation, Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital of Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Anesthetics and Neuro Critical Care, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sophia Children's Hospital, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Bosenberg A. Erector spinae plane blocks: A narrative update. Paediatr Anaesth 2024; 34:212-219. [PMID: 37971071 DOI: 10.1111/pan.14800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is perhaps one of the most interesting of the tissue plane blocks described recently. There has been an exponential increase in the number of publications for both adults and children over the past 5 years. Single-shot, intermittent bolus, and continuous infusion techniques have been used effectively. Both the efficacy and safety of the procedure are widely accepted, but the exact mechanism by which the local anesthetic spreads from the tip of the transverse process to block the dorsal and ventral rami of the spinal nerves is controversial and needs clarification. Anatomical differences in children, particularly in neonates and infants, may explain the spread in this age group. In most pediatric studies, erector spinae plane block was opioid sparing, and noninferiority was observed when compared with other regional techniques.
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- Adrian Bosenberg
- Department Anesthesia and Pain Management, University Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Niraj G, Manmathagowda N, Singh J, R P, Holla P, G M, Manjunath AK. Erector Spinae Plane Block for Providing Labor Analgesia in a Rural Health Care Setting in India: A Case Series. A A Pract 2024; 18:e01750. [PMID: 38502334 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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The practice of labor analgesia is highly variable in India. Parturients are often prescribed mild opioids (tramadol and pethidine). Erector spinae plane blocks can provide widespread analgesia covering multiple dermatomes. After a process evaluation to introduce safe and effective labor analgesia mandated due to poor efficacy of the standard care, erector spinae plane analgesia was offered to nulliparous parturients. The procedure was performed under ultrasound guidance at the lumbar L4 level in 10 patients. Outcomes included pain scores. There was a major reduction in labor pain. Erector spinae plane blocks can be part of a sustainable and effective labor analgesia service.
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- G Niraj
- From the Departments of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, India
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, India
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Charlesworth M, Laycock H. Driving down the carbon cost of peri-operative care: old controversies, new topics, fresh perspectives and the future. Anaesthesia 2024; 79:223-225. [PMID: 38205582 DOI: 10.1111/anae.16217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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- M Charlesworth
- Department of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia, Critical Care and ECMO, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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Krzyzaniak H, Vergouwen M, Kline G, Lord J, Cantle P, Rommens K. A 52-Year-Old Woman with Weakness and Confusion. NEJM EVIDENCE 2024; 3:EVIDmr2300300. [PMID: 38411448 DOI: 10.1056/evidmr2300300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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A 52-Year-Old Woman with Weakness and ConfusionA 52-year-old woman presented for evaluation of abdominal pain, weakness, and confusion. How do you approach the evaluation, and what is the diagnosis?
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- Halli Krzyzaniak
- from the University of Calgary Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Departments
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- from the University of Calgary Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Departments
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- from the University of Calgary Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Departments
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- from the University of Calgary Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Departments
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- from the University of Calgary Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Departments
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- from the University of Calgary Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Departments
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Gilmore JP, Dainton M, McEvoy NL. Ethical considerations for the nursing care of Transgender patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Nurs Crit Care 2024. [PMID: 38380778 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.13048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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There is more discussion than ever surrounding the health and care needs of Transgender communities. However, there is limited research on the care of Transgender patients in the Intensive Care Unit which can contribute to knowledge gaps, inconsistencies and uncertainties surrounding health care practices. This article is not intended to address all of the specific needs of Transgender patients in ICU, but to explore the ethical considerations for caring for a Transgender woman in the ICU. In doing so, this article will explore some specific considerations around gender affirming care, challenging discrimination, physiological changes, and systems change to enhance care.
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- John P Gilmore
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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Kato K, Kinoshita H, Kumagai G, Takekawa D, Nitobe Y, Asari T, Wada K, Kushikata T, Ishibashi Y, Hirota K. Association between preoperative neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio, uric acid, and postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing degenerative spine surgery. J Anesth 2024; 38:35-43. [PMID: 37898990 DOI: 10.1007/s00540-023-03273-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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PURPOSE There are few reports regarding the association between the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), uric acid, and the development of postoperative delirium (POD) in patients who are undergoing spine surgeries. We investigated the associations between the NLR, uric acid as a natural antioxidant, and POD in elderly patients undergoing degenerative spine surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS This was a single-center, observational, and retrospective study conducted in Japan. We enrolled 410 patients who underwent degenerative spine surgery. POD was diagnosed after the surgeries by psychiatrists, based on the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V). We performed a multivariable logistic regression analysis to clarify whether the NLR and uric acid values were associated with the development of POD in the patients. RESULTS 129 of the 410 patients were excluded from the analysis. Of the 281 patients (137 females, 144 males), 32 patients (11.4%) were diagnosed with POD. The multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that the preoperative uric acid level (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 0.67, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.49-0.90, p = 0.008) and age (aOR: 1.09, 95% CI: 1.02-1.16, p = 0.008) were significantly associated with POD. The preoperative NLR (aOR: 0.82, 95% CI: 0.60-1.13, p = 0.227) and antihyperuricemic medication (aOR: 0.97, 95% CI: 0.24-3.82, p = 0.959) were not significantly associated with POD. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrated that in elderly patients undergoing degenerative spine surgery, the preoperative NLR was not significantly associated with POD, but a lower preoperative uric acid value was an independent risk factor for developing POD. Uric acid could have a neuroprotective impact on POD in patients with degenerative spine diseases.
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- Kodai Kato
- Department of Anesthesiology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
- Department of Perioperative Medicine for Community Healthcare, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
- Department of Perioperative Stress Management, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, 5 Zaifu-cho, Hirosaki, 036-8562, Japan
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Wang L, Du Y, Huang N, Yin N, Du J, Yang J, Jiang L, Mao Y. Clinical characteristics and anaesthetic management of severe scoliosis patients with spinal muscular atrophy: case series. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:643-649. [PMID: 38333301 PMCID: PMC10849356 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Introduction and importance There is no expert consensus or guidance on perioperative anaesthesia management for spinal surgery of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients with severe scoliosis (Cobb≧90°). We provide a comprehensive summary of the perioperative characteristics observed in patients with SMA and propose an optimized perioperative management strategy for anaesthesia. Methods This study is a retrospective single-centre research. Twenty-six SMA patients with severe scoliosis underwent posterior spinal fusion surgery from September 2019 to September 2022 were enroled. The main outcomes were to show the patients' characteristics in anaesthesia, intra- and post-operative periods. Outcomes Nineteen patients underwent awake transnasal/transairway intubation. The median anaesthesia time of 25 patients treated under total intravenous anaesthesia was 425 min. After operation, the Cobb angle and correction rate in the coronal plane were median 54.0° and 54.4%. The length of mechanical ventilation with endotracheal intubation in ICU was median 17.5 h in 8 patients. The ICU length of stay of postoperative hospital was median 19 days. Postoperative pneumonia developed in nine patients, atelectasis in two patients, and pleural effusion in six patients. All patients did not need special oxygen therapy after discharge. Conclusion Multidisciplinary consultation, lung-protective ventilation strategy, appropriate anaesthetic drugs and reasonable blood transfusion scheme and postoperative monitoring were important in anaesthesia, intraoperative and postoperative periods in the patients of severe scoliosis with spinal muscular atrophy.
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- Lai Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care Unit
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care Unit
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care Unit
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care Unit
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care Unit
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- Spine Center, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care Unit
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care Unit
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Marrone F, Fusco P, Tulgar S, Paventi S, Tomei M, Fabbri F, Iacovazzi M, Pullano C. Combination of Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) and Sacral Erector Spinae Plane (S-ESP) Blocks for Hip Fracture Pain and Surgery: A Case Series. Cureus 2024; 16:e53815. [PMID: 38332999 PMCID: PMC10850927 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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A hip fracture is a serious injury with life-threatening complications, and its risk rises with increasing age. A hip fracture can be a very painful condition, and prompt surgical treatment is recommended to reduce pain and complications. Pain management is considered integral to the management of a broken hip. The choice between general and regional anesthesia in hip fracture surgery continues to be a topic of debate because risks are potentially associated with both approaches. Nerve blockades have proven to be effective in reducing acute pain after a hip fracture and in the perioperative period. For this reason, many regional techniques have been introduced, such as the lumbar plexus block, fascia iliac block, femoral nerve block, and recently, the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block. Hip joint innervation is complex, not limited to the lumbar plexus but also depending on the sciatic nerve and branches of the sacral plexus (superior and inferior gluteal nerves and an articular branch from the quadratus femoris nerve). We hypothesized that a combination of two emerging regional anesthesia techniques, such as the PENG block and sacral erector spinae plane (S-ESP) block, could represent a good option to obtain pain control of the whole hip joint without opioid administration intraoperatively and postoperatively. Here, we report the cases of three frail patients with significant comorbidities who underwent hip fracture surgery (two cases of intramedullary nailing and one hemiarthroplasty), in which we preoperatively performed PENG and S-ESP blocks. We registered optimal intraoperative and postoperative pain control up to 48 hours after surgery without complications and without opioid administration, allowing the surgery to be performed with intravenous sedation or laryngeal mask general anesthesia. The surgeries were uneventful, and no complications were reported. This approach warrants further investigation in hip fracture surgery.
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, San Filippo e Nicola Hospital, Avezzano, ITA
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- Anesthesiology, Samsun University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, TUR
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Santo Spirito Hospital, Rome, ITA
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Azienda Sanitaria Locale - Roma 1 (ASL Roma 1), Rome, ITA
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Santo Spirito Hospital, Rome, ITA
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Azienda Sanitaria Locale - Bari (ASL Bari) Ospedale Della Murgia "Fabio Perinei", Bari, ITA
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Bharuka A, Rayani BK, Naik V, Konduri S. An unusual complication during lung isolation with RUSCH EZ-blocker ® - A case study. Indian J Anaesth 2024; 68:205-206. [PMID: 38435658 PMCID: PMC10903775 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_647_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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- Aanchal Bharuka
- Department of Oncoanaesthesia, Pain and Palliative Medicine, Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Oncoanaesthesia, Pain and Palliative Medicine, Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Oncoanaesthesia, Pain and Palliative Medicine, Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Oncoanaesthesia, Pain and Palliative Medicine, Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Maseri A, Ista P, Leclercq G, Delhez Q, Dincq AS. Innovative Approach to Difficult Airway Management: Utilizing the Cook® Airway Exchange Catheter for Double-Lumen Tube Intubation. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS 2024; 25:e942288. [PMID: 38173224 PMCID: PMC10775132 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.942288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND The Cook® Airway ExchangeCatheter (Cook® AEC, Cook Group Incorporated, Bloomington, Indiana, USA) is an 83-cm-long graduated hollow tube with an external diameter of 11, 14, or 19 French, commonly used for tracheal tube replacement. Although this application is reliable in the exchange of single-lumen tubes, the failure rate markedly rises during the exchange from a single-lumen to a double-lumen endotracheal tube. It is also often used as a bridge to extubation in patients with difficult airways and for oxygenation support applications. CASE REPORT We describe the case of a 58-year-old patient with unexpected difficult airway management. He was scheduled to undergo a minimally invasive hybrid esophagectomy (laparoscopic abdominal stage followed by an open right thoracotomy, requiring one-lung ventilation with a double-lumen tube). After the laparoscopic abdominal stage, performed with a single-lumen endotracheal tube, we exchanged it for a double-lumen endotracheal tube. After several unsuccessful exchanges with a Cook® Airway Exchange Catheter due to the flexibility of the exchange catheter, we decided to use the exchange catheter as a method to maintain adequate ventilation while using it as a target to facilitate tracheal intubation alongside it, using a videolaryngoscope. CONCLUSIONS This case report discusses an unusual use of the Cook® Airway ExchangeCatheter during videolaryngoscopic double-lumen endotracheal tube (DLT) intubation. It reviews previously documented uses in the literature, while highlighting the possibility of failure during tube exchange. It also highlights its value as a support for oxygenation and ventilation during difficult intubation attempts.
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Tan X, Zhu B, Li Y, Huang Y. An ambulatory dental treatment of a child with Rett syndrome and limited mouth opening under muscle relaxant-free general anesthesia: a case report. BMC Anesthesiol 2024; 24:3. [PMID: 38166658 PMCID: PMC10759414 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-023-02379-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Rett Syndrome (RTT) is a rare, severe, and progressive developmental disorder with intellectual disability. Anesthesia in RTT patients presents a range of challenges. We report a child with RTT who received dental treatment under muscle relaxant-free general anesthesia in our ambulatory center. CASE PRESENTATION A 15-year-old girl with RTT was admitted to our dental clinic with multiple dental caries and residual roots. Dental treatment was scheduled under ambulatory general anesthesia. After anesthesia induction, a nasal tube was initiated under the guidance of a fiberoptic bronchoscope. Multimodal analgesia, body temperature monitoring, and postoperative nausea and vomiting prevention were applied. No muscle relaxants were used throughout the process. The endotracheal tube was successfully removed after the operation and the patient was discharged home the same day. CONCLUSION An individualized anesthesia strategy enabled a quick and safe recovery for this RTT patient after dental treatment under muscle relaxant-free general anesthesia.
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- Xiao Tan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, 1# Shuaifuyuan Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, 1# Shuaifuyuan Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Department of Dentistry, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, 1# Shuaifuyuan Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, 1# Shuaifuyuan Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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