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Park JH, Park G, Hwang KH, Cho HC, Kim J, Oh S, Jeong HS. Prevalence and risk factors of postoperative laryngeal edema in patients undergoing neck dissection. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 281:4341-4350. [PMID: 38689037 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-024-08671-4] [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: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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PURPOSE Postoperative laryngeal edema (PLE) is a common complication in patients undergoing head and neck surgery, leading to symptoms such as odynophagia, dysphagia, or potential airway obstruction. However, the prevalence and risk factors of PLE in patients undergoing neck dissection (ND) have not been well investigated. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted in three steps. Initially, a pilot study of 50 consecutive ND patients revealed a preliminary PLE prevalence of 0.34. Then, the medical records of an additional 295 ND patients were reviewed to estimate the prevalence of PLE with a total width of 95% confidence interval (CI) of ± 5%. Finally, multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify risk factors for PLE (n = 343). RESULTS PLE occurred in 29.4% [95%CI 24.4-34.4%] of patients undergoing any type of ND, with the most common symptoms of odynophagia (75.0%) and dyspnea (11.1%). Hospital stay was just one day longer in PLE patients, responding well with short-term steroid treatment (p = 0.0057). In multivariable analyses, no significant association was found between PLE occurrence and airway management. However, body mass index and the American Society of Anesthesiologists classification correlated with PLE. More importantly, surgery for oro-hypopharynx or supraglottis tumors (odds ratio, OR = 3.019, [95%CI 1.166-7.815]) and lymph node level 2(3) ND (OR = 4.214 to 5.279, [95%CI 1.160-20.529]) were significant risk factors for PLE. CONCLUSIONS PLE developed in approximately 30% of ND patients, causing uncomfortable symptoms. Early diagnosis and intervention of PLE in high-risk patients can improve patient care and outcomes.
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- Joo Hyun Park
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Statistics Center, Research Institute for Future Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Al-Husinat L, Jouryyeh B, Rawashdeh A, Robba C, Silva PL, Rocco PRM, Battaglini D. The Role of Ultrasonography in the Process of Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation in Critically Ill Patients. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:398. [PMID: 38396437 PMCID: PMC10888003 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14040398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Weaning patients from mechanical ventilation (MV) is a complex process that may result in either success or failure. The use of ultrasound at the bedside to assess organs may help to identify the underlying mechanisms that could lead to weaning failure and enable proactive measures to minimize extubation failure. Moreover, ultrasound could be used to accurately identify pulmonary diseases, which may be responsive to respiratory physiotherapy, as well as monitor the effectiveness of physiotherapists' interventions. This article provides a comprehensive review of the role of ultrasonography during the weaning process in critically ill patients.
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- Lou’i Al-Husinat
- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid 21163, Jordan;
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- Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid 21163, Jordan; (B.J.); (A.R.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid 21163, Jordan; (B.J.); (A.R.)
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genova, Italy;
- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC), University of Genova, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Laboratory of Pulmonary Investigation, Carlos Chagas Filho Biophysics Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941, Brazil; (P.L.S.); (P.R.M.R.)
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- Laboratory of Pulmonary Investigation, Carlos Chagas Filho Biophysics Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941, Brazil; (P.L.S.); (P.R.M.R.)
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132 Genova, Italy;
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Ha TS, Oh DK, Lee HJ, Chang Y, Jeong IS, Sim YS, Hong SK, Park S, Suh GY, Park SY. Liberation from mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients: Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines. Acute Crit Care 2024; 39:1-23. [PMID: 38476061 PMCID: PMC11002621 DOI: 10.4266/acc.2024.00052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Successful liberation from mechanical ventilation is one of the most crucial processes in critical care because it is the first step by which a respiratory failure patient begins to transition out of the intensive care unit and return to their own life. Therefore, when devising appropriate strategies for removing mechanical ventilation, it is essential to consider not only the individual experiences of healthcare professionals, but also scientific and systematic approaches. Recently, numerous studies have investigated methods and tools for identifying when mechanically ventilated patients are ready to breathe on their own. The Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine therefore provides these recommendations to clinicians about liberation from the ventilator. METHODS Meta-analyses and comprehensive syntheses were used to thoroughly review, compile, and summarize the complete body of relevant evidence. All studies were meticulously assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) method, and the outcomes were presented succinctly as evidence profiles. Those evidence syntheses were discussed by a multidisciplinary committee of experts in mechanical ventilation, who then developed and approved recommendations. RESULTS Recommendations for nine PICO (population, intervention, comparator, and outcome) questions about ventilator liberation are presented in this document. This guideline includes seven conditional recommendations, one expert consensus recommendation, and one conditional deferred recommendation. CONCLUSIONS We developed these clinical guidelines for mechanical ventilation liberation to provide meaningful recommendations. These guidelines reflect the best treatment for patients seeking liberation from mechanical ventilation.
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- Tae Sun Ha
- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Pulmonology, Dongkang Medical Center, Ulsan, Korea
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- Division of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Lung Research Institute of Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Division of Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Lung Research Institute of Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
- Department of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Korea
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Lung Research Institute of Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Feng IJ, Lin JW, Lai CC, Cheng KC, Chen CM, Chao CM, Wang YT, Chiang SR, Liao KM. Comparative efficacies of various corticosteroids for preventing postextubation stridor and reintubation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1135570. [PMID: 37554508 PMCID: PMC10406286 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1135570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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Objectives We assessed the efficacies of various corticosteroid treatments for preventing postexubation stridor and reintubation in mechanically ventilated adults with planned extubation. Methods We searched the Pubmed, Embase, the Cochrane databases and ClinicalTrial.gov registration for articles published through September 29, 2022. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared the clinical efficacies of systemic corticosteroids and other therapeutics for preventing postextubation stridor and reintubation were included. The primary outcome was postextubation stridor and the secondary outcome was reintubation. Results The 11 assessed RCTs reported 4 nodes: methylprednisolone, dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, and placebo, which yielded 3 possible pairs for comparing the risks of post extubation stridor and 3 possible pairs for comparing the risks of reintubation. The risk of postextubation stridor was significantly lower in dexamethasone- and methylprednisolone-treated patients than in placebo-treated patients (dexamethasone: OR = 0.39; 95% CI = 0.22-0.70; methylprednisolone: OR = 0.22; 95% CI = 0.11-0.41). The risk of postextubation stridor was significantly lower in methylprednisolone-treated patients than in hydrocortisone-treated: OR = 0.24; 95% CI = 0.08-0.67) and dexamethasone-treated patients: OR = 0.55; 95% CI = 0.24-1.26). The risk of reintubation was significantly lower in dexamethasone- and methylprednisolone-treated patients than in placebo-treated patients: (dexamethasone: OR = 0.34; 95% CI = 0.13-0.85; methylprednisolone: OR = 0.42; 95% CI = 0.25-0.70). Cluster analysis showed that dexamethasone- and methylprednisolone-treated patients had the lowest risks of stridor and reintubation. Subgroup analyses of patients with positive cuff-leak tests showed similar results. Conclusions Methylprednisolone and dexamethasone were the most effective agents against postextubation stridor and reintubation.
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- I-Jung Feng
- Institute of Precision Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Safety, Health, and Environmental Engineering, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Departments of Intensive Care Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Recreation and Health-Care Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Taiwan
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- Departments of Respiratory Therapy, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of General Education, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Chiali, Taiwan
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Iijima Y, Takaoka Y, Motono N, Uramoto H. Temporary tracheotomy for post-intubation laryngeal edema after lung cancer surgery: a case report. J Cardiothorac Surg 2023; 18:88. [PMID: 36941666 PMCID: PMC10026421 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-023-02187-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In the post-intubation period, laryngeal edema is one of the most severe complications, which can cause significant morbidity and even death. Herein, we report a case in which we performed a temporary tracheostomy during surgery because of the risk of postoperative laryngeal edema, successfully avoiding post-intubation laryngeal edema complications. CASE PRESENTATION A 78-year-old man underwent surgery for left upper lobe lung cancer. He had a history of chemoradiotherapy for laryngeal cancer, bronchial asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was diagnosed with grade 1 laryngeal edema using computed tomography, and there was a risk of developing post-intubation laryngeal edema. Additionally, there was a decrease in laryngeal and pulmonary functions; therefore, postoperative aspiration pneumonia was judged to be a fatal risk. A temporary tracheostomy was performed during surgery to avoid postoperative intubation laryngeal edema. He was found to have exacerbated laryngeal edema, which is a serious complication of airway stenosis. CONCLUSIONS Temporary tracheostomy should be considered to avoid airway stenosis due to post-intubation laryngeal edema in patients with laryngeal edema after radiotherapy.
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- Yoshihito Iijima
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kanazawa Medical University, 1-1 Daigaku, Uchinada-Machi, Kahoku-gun, Ishikawa, 920-0293, Japan.
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Kanazawa Medical University, 1-1 Daigaku, Uchinada-machi, Kahoku-gun, Ishikawa, 920-0293, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kanazawa Medical University, 1-1 Daigaku, Uchinada-Machi, Kahoku-gun, Ishikawa, 920-0293, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kanazawa Medical University, 1-1 Daigaku, Uchinada-Machi, Kahoku-gun, Ishikawa, 920-0293, Japan
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Balla Z, Andrási N, Pólai Z, Visy B, Czaller I, Temesszentandrási G, Csuka D, Varga L, Farkas H. The characteristics of upper airway edema in hereditary and acquired angioedema with C1-inhibitor deficiency. Clin Transl Allergy 2021; 11:e12083. [PMID: 34962723 PMCID: PMC8805691 DOI: 10.1002/clt2.12083] [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: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Angioedemas localized in the upper airway are potentially life threatening, and without proper treatment, they may lead to death by suffocation. Upper airway edemas (UAE) in bradykinin‐mediated angioedemas can even be the first symptoms of the disease. Methods Our survey was performed with a retrospective long‐term follow‐up method from the medical history of 197 hereditary (C1‐INH‐HAE) and 20 acquired C1‐inhibitor deficiency (C1‐INH‐AAE), 3 factor XII and 3 plasminogen gene mutation (FXII‐HAE, PLG‐HAE) patients treated at our center between 1990 and 2020. The UAE group included edemas localized to the mesopharynx, hypopharynx, and larynx, as narrowing of these anatomical regions can lead to suffocation. Results 98/197 C1‐INH‐HAE (47 families) and 13/20 C1‐INH‐AAE, 1/3 PLG‐HAE, 1/3 FXII‐HAE patients had experienced UAE at least once according to their medical history. In case of C1‐INH‐HAE patients, in 6/47 families who had undiagnosed ancestors had 13 members who died of suffocation. After the diagnosis, 1‐1 member of two families died of UAE. 44/64 C1‐INH‐HAE patients did not smoke, 20/64 did. The occurrence of UAE was significantly higher in smoker patients. We analyzed 7607 HAE attacks of 56/98 patients. Out of all attacks, the incidence of UAE in the C1‐INH‐HAE group was 4%, and 9.5% in the C1‐INH‐AAE group, respectively. Conclusion Early diagnosis is key in bradykinin‐mediated angioedemas cases, since the patient must be provided with adequate treatment; and also it is essential to inform patients about the importance of avoiding the trigger factors and the early symptoms of UAE, as these measures could significantly decrease the incidence of lethal UAEs.
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- Zsuzsanna Balla
- Department of Internal Medicine and Haematology, Hungarian Angioedema Center of Reference and Excellence, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.,School of PhD Studies, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Haematology, Hungarian Angioedema Center of Reference and Excellence, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.,School of PhD Studies, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.,2nd Department of Pediatrics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Haematology, Hungarian Angioedema Center of Reference and Excellence, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.,School of PhD Studies, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Haematology, Hungarian Angioedema Center of Reference and Excellence, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.,Heim Pál Children's Hospital, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pulmonology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Research Laboratory, Department of Internal Medicine and Haematology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.,MTA-SE Research Group of Immunology and Hematology, Hungarian Academy of Sciences and Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Haematology, Hungarian Angioedema Center of Reference and Excellence, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Haematology, Hungarian Angioedema Center of Reference and Excellence, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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Tanaka A, Uchiyama A, Horiguchi Y, Higeno R, Sakaguchi R, Koyama Y, Ebishima H, Yoshida T, Matsumoto A, Sakai K, Hiramatsu D, Iguchi N, Ohta N, Fujino Y. Predictors of post-extubation stridor in patients on mechanical ventilation: a prospective observational study. Sci Rep 2021; 11:19993. [PMID: 34620954 PMCID: PMC8497593 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-99501-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The cuff leak test (CLT) has been widely accepted as a simple and noninvasive method for predicting post-extubation stridor (PES). However, its accuracy and clinical impact remain uncertain. We aimed to evaluate the reliability of CLT and to assess the impact of pre-extubation variables on the incidence of PES. A prospective observational study was performed on adult critically ill patients who required mechanical ventilation for more than 24 h. Patients were extubated after the successful spontaneous breathing trial, and CLT was conducted before extubation. Of the 191 patients studied, 26 (13.6%) were deemed positive through CLT. PES developed in 19 patients (9.9%) and resulted in a higher reintubation rate (8.1% vs. 52.6%, p < 0.001) and longer intensive care unit stay (8 [4.5-14] vs. 12 [8-30.5] days, p = 0.01) than patients without PES. The incidence of PES and post-extubation outcomes were similar in patients with both positive and negative CLT results. Compared with patients without PES, patients with PES had longer durations of endotracheal intubation and required endotracheal suctioning more frequently during the 24-h period prior to extubation. After adjusting for confounding factors, frequent endotracheal suctioning more than 15 times per day was associated with an adjusted odds ratio of 2.97 (95% confidence interval, 1.01-8.77) for PES. In conclusion, frequent endotracheal suctioning before extubation was a significant PES predictor in critically ill patients. Further investigations of its impact on the incidence of PES and patient outcomes are warranted.
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- Aiko Tanaka
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Division of Pediatrics, Osaka General Medical Center, 3-1-56 Bandai-Higashi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, 558-8558, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Division of Anesthesiology, Osaka General Medical Center, 3-1-56 Bandai-Higashi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, 558-8558, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2, Ohno-Higashi, Osakasayama, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-15 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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Comparison between Multiple Doses and Single-Dose Steroids in Preventing the Incidence of Reintubation after Extubation among Critically Ill Patients: A Network Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10132900. [PMID: 34209761 PMCID: PMC8268958 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10132900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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This study aimed to determine the frequency of prophylactic steroid administration to prevent reintubation after extubation in critically ill patients. We systematically searched MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane Library for studies regarding the preventive use of multiple doses or single-dose steroids prior to extubation on July 2020 and conducted a network meta-analysis (NMA) to compare these interventions. To assess the risk of bias of each included study, version 2 of the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials was used. Nine randomized control trials comprising 2098 patients with comparisons of the three interventions were included. Use of multiple doses and single doses of intravenous steroids administration showed a significantly lower rate of reintubation compared with placebo (odds ratio [OR]: 0.43, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.25–0.72; OR: 0.31, 95% CI: 0.14–0.69). However, the comparison between multiple doses and single doses showed no significant differences (OR: 1.22, 95% CI: 0.32–4.74). According to the surface under the cumulative ranking curve statistic, the treatments should be ranked as follows: single dose (87.1%), high dose (62.8%) and placebo (0.1%). This NMA showed that the multiple doses were not statistically superior to the single dose in lowering the incidence of reintubation after extubation in critically ill patients. Therefore, use of a single-dose steroid can reduce the incidence of reintubation.
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Kim HJ, Roh Y, Yun SY, Park WK, Kim HY, Lee MH, Kim HJ. Comparison of the selection of nasotracheal tube diameter based on the patient's sex or size of the nasal airway: A prospective observational study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0248296. [PMID: 33684167 PMCID: PMC7939375 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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When selecting the nasotracheal tube diameter for nasotracheal intubation, atraumatic introduction of the tube through the nasal passage and a safe location of the tube's cuff and tip should be ensured simultaneously. To maintain safety margin for the tube's cuff and tip from the vocal cords and carina (2 cm and 3 cm, respectively), the maximum allowable proximal-cuff-to-tip distance was calculated as 5 cm less than the measured vocal cords-to-carina distance. The primary aim of this study was to find a single predictive preoperative factor of the nostril size and maximum allowable proximal-cuff-to-tip distance of nasotracheal tubes. The secondary aim was to compare the difference in the safety margin between the maximum allowable proximal-cuff-to-tip distance based on the patient's airway and the actual proximal-cuff-to-tip distance of the selected tube. We used fiberoptic bronchoscope to measure the distance from the vocal cords to the carina for the calculation of the maximum allowable proximal-cuff-to-tip distance. We analyzed the association of preoperative characteristics such as age, sex, height, and weight with the nostril size and maximum allowable proximal-cuff-to-tip distance. The proportion of patients with appropriate locations of both the cuff and tip was evaluated. Sex and height were significant predictive factors of the nostril size and maximum allowable proximal-cuff-to-tip distance, respectively (p = 0.0001 and p = 0.0048). The difference in the safety margin was significantly decreased when the tube diameter was selected based on the nostril size rather than by sex (p<0.0001). The proportion of patients who had the appropriate cuff/tip location was significantly larger (75.2%) when the tube diameter was selected by sex compared to when it was selected by the nostril size (65%) (p<0.0001). It is more suitable to select the nasotracheal tube diameter based on sex rather than by nostril size to ensure the safe location of the tube's cuff and tip simultaneously.
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- Hye Jin Kim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Biostatistics Collaboration Unit, Department of Biomedical Systems Informatics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Biostatistics Collaboration Unit, Department of Biomedical Systems Informatics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Shinohara M, Iwashita M, Abe T, Takeuchi I. Risk factors associated with symptoms of post-extubation upper airway obstruction in the emergency setting. J Int Med Res 2021; 48:300060520926367. [PMID: 32468931 PMCID: PMC7263151 DOI: 10.1177/0300060520926367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective Post-extubation stridor and hoarseness are important clinical manifestations that indicate laryngeal edema due to intubation. In previous studies the incidence of post-extubation stridor and hoarseness ranged from 1.5% to 26.3% in postoperative patients and patients in the intensive care unit. Female sex and prolonged intubation are reportedly risk factors for post-extubation stridor. However, the risk factors for post-extubation stridor and the appropriate endotracheal tube size in emergency settings remain unknown. This study was performed to identify the risk factors for post-extubation laryngeal edema after emergency intubation. Methods A prospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary emergency medical center/trauma center. The primary outcome was post-extubation stridor and hoarseness. Results During the study period, 482 emergency intubations and 227 extubations were performed in adult patients. In total, 29% of the patients presented symptoms of stridor and/or hoarseness. Female sex (odds ratio, 2.65; 95% confidence interval, 1.21–5.81) and the duration of intubation (odds ratio, 1.18; 95% confidence interval, 1.05–1.32) were associated with stridor and/or hoarseness. Conclusions Patients who undergo emergency intubation have a higher risk of post-extubation upper airway obstruction symptoms than postoperative patients and patients in the intensive care unit, and female sex is associated with these symptoms.
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- Mafumi Shinohara
- Advanced Critical Care and Emergency Center, Yokohama City University Medical Center; Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama City, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Advanced Critical Care and Emergency Center, Yokohama City University Medical Center; Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama City, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Advanced Critical Care and Emergency Center, Yokohama City University Medical Center; Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama City, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Advanced Critical Care and Emergency Center, Yokohama City University Medical Center; Department of Emergency Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama City, Kanagawa, Japan
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Wang J, Walline JH, Yin L, Dai Y, Dai J, Zhu H, Yu X, Xu J. Efficacy of prophylactic methylprednisolone on reducing the risk of post-extubation stridor in patients after an emergency intubation: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2021; 22:30. [PMID: 33407774 PMCID: PMC7787643 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-04994-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Post-extubation stridor (PES) is one of the most common complications of invasive respiratory support, with severe cases leading to possible extubation failure (reintubation within 48 h) and increased mortality. Previous studies confirmed that prophylactic corticosteroids play an important role in reducing the risk of PES and extubation failure. However, few studies have looked at the efficacy of corticosteroids on preventing PES in patients after an emergency intubation. Aim To evaluate whether a single dose of methylprednisolone given over a set timeframe before extubation is effective in preventing PES in patients after an emergency intubation. Methods A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial will be performed in an emergency department (ED) setting. The trial will include 132 patients who fail a cuff-leak test (CLT) prior to the intervention. Patients will be randomly assigned to either intravenous methylprednisolone (40 mg) or placebo 4 h prior to extubation. Other eligible patients who pass the CLT will be included in a non-intervention (observation) group. The primary endpoint is the incidence of PES within 48 h after extubation. Secondary endpoints include oxygen therapy, respiratory support requirements, reintubation secondary to PES, adverse effects within 48 h after extubation, hospital length of stay, and hospital mortality. Discussion Patients who are intubated on an emergency basis have a higher risk of intubation-related complications. Previous studies have examined treatment regimens involving more than 10 different variations on corticosteroid treatments for PES prevention, while for ED therapy, only a simple and effective treatment would be appropriate. Corticosteroid administration is usually accompanied by adverse effects; thus, this study will be important for further risk stratification among intubated ED patients. Trial registration Chictr.org.cn ChiCTR2000030349. Registered on 29 February 2020. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13063-020-04994-9.
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- Jingyi Wang
- Emergency Department, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Accident and Emergency Medicine Academic Unit, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Emergency Department, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Emergency Department, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Emergency Department, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Emergency Department, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Emergency Department, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Emergency Department, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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Kimura S, Ahn JB, Takahashi M, Kwon S, Papatheodorou S. Effectiveness of corticosteroids for post-extubation stridor and extubation failure in pediatric patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Intensive Care 2020; 10:155. [PMID: 33206245 PMCID: PMC7672172 DOI: 10.1186/s13613-020-00773-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND While the results of previous meta-analyses have shown beneficial effects of corticosteroid therapy on post-extubation stridor and extubation failure in adults, these results might not be generalizable to children because of the differences in anatomy and structure. We aimed to determine the benefits of corticosteroids on those outcomes in pediatric populations. METHODS We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and reference lists of articles from inception until February 2019. Randomized controlled trials and observational studies on the efficacy of systemic corticosteroid administration given prior to elective extubation in mechanically ventilated pediatrics were eligible. Outcomes included post-extubation stridor indicating laryngeal edema and extubation failures. RESULTS A total of ten randomized controlled trials with 591 pediatric patients were included: seven of the ten studies for post-extubation stridor/suspected upper airway obstruction and nine of the ten studies for extubation failure. The estimate of pooled odds ratios (ORs) for post-extubation stridor/suspected upper airway obstruction was 0.40 (95% CI: 0.21-0.79). When analysis was restricted to trials that had explicit data for infants and explicit data for pediatric patients under 5 years old excluding infants, the estimates of pooled ORs were 0.53 (95% CI: 0.20-1.40) and 0.68 (95% CI: 0.38-1.22), respectively. For pediatric patients who received corticosteroids, there was a 0.37-fold lower odds of extubation failure than that in pediatric patients who did not receive corticosteroids (OR, 0.37; 95% CI, 0.22-0.61). While three observational studies were included in this review, their estimates have a potential for bias and we did not perform a meta-analysis. CONCLUSIONS Despite a relatively small sample size in each randomized controlled trial and wide ranges of ages and steroid administration regimens, our results suggest that the use of corticosteroids for prevention of post-extubation stridor and extubation failure could be considered to be acceptable in pediatric patients.
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- Satoshi Kimura
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA. .,Department of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, The Royal Children's Hospital, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.,Department of Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, 317 E 17th St, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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Renew JR, Ratzlaff R, Hernandez-Torres V, Brull SJ, Prielipp RC. Neuromuscular blockade management in the critically Ill patient. J Intensive Care 2020; 8:37. [PMID: 32483489 PMCID: PMC7245849 DOI: 10.1186/s40560-020-00455-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) can be an effective modality to address challenges that arise daily in the intensive care unit (ICU). These medications are often used to optimize mechanical ventilation, facilitate endotracheal intubation, stop overt shivering during therapeutic hypothermia following cardiac arrest, and may have a role in the management of life-threatening conditions such as elevated intracranial pressure and status asthmaticus (when deep sedation fails or is not tolerated). However, current NMBA use has decreased during the last decade due to concerns of potential adverse effects such as venous thrombosis, patient awareness during paralysis, development of critical illness myopathy, autonomic interactions, and even residual paralysis following cessation of NMBA use. It is therefore essential for clinicians to be familiar with evidence-based practices regarding appropriate NMBA use in order to select appropriate indications for their use and avoid complications. We believe that selecting the right NMBA, administering concomitant sedation and analgesic therapy, and using appropriate monitoring techniques mitigate these risks for critically ill patients. Therefore, we review the indications of NMBA use in the critical care setting and discuss the most appropriate use of NMBAs in the intensive care setting based on their structure, mechanism of action, side effects, and recognized clinical indications. Lastly, we highlight the available pharmacologic antagonists, strategies for sedation, newer neuromuscular monitoring techniques, and potential complications related to the use of NMBAs in the ICU setting.
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- J Ross Renew
- 1Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic Florida, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224 USA
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- 2Department of Critical Care Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL USA
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- 1Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic Florida, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224 USA
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- 1Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic Florida, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224 USA.,3Department of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN USA
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- 3Department of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN USA
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Phong SVN, Koh LKD. Anaesthesia for Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Considerations for Laparoscopy in the Trendelenburg Position. Anaesth Intensive Care 2019; 35:281-5. [PMID: 17444322 DOI: 10.1177/0310057x0703500221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Two cases of anaesthetic complications after robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy using the da Vinci Remote-Controlled Surgical System are presented. Case 1 describes a patient with post-extubation respiratory distress requiring reintubation and subsequent ventilation in an intensive care unit. This was attributed to laryngeal oedema, which was most likely due to the reduction in venous outflow from the head caused by the pneumoperitoneum and prolonged, extreme Trendelenburg position. Case 2 describes a patient with mild brachial plexus neurapraxia, which was most likely due to compression by shoulder braces (to prevent cephalad sliding) during the exaggerated head-down tilt. For this procedure, the authors recommend limiting the duration and extent of head-down tilt as much as possible, avoiding excessive intravenous fluids and careful positioning of the patient with avoidance of shoulder braces whenever possible.
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- S V N Phong
- Department of Anaesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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Abbasi S, Emami Nejad A, Kashefi P, Ali Kiaei B. Comparison of Nebulized Budesonide and Intravenous Dexamethasone Efficacy on Tracheal Tube Cuff Leak in Intubated Patients admitted to Intensive Care Unit. Adv Biomed Res 2018; 7:154. [PMID: 30662883 PMCID: PMC6319034 DOI: 10.4103/abr.abr_148_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background: Tracheal intubation is a common action in intensive care unit (ICU); however, it may cause laryngeal edema or laryngotracheal injury which leads to edema. The cuff-leak test is usually done to define the upper airway patency. Considering the point that laryngeal edema would be treated by anti-inflammatory agents, our aim was to evaluate the impact of nebulized budesonide on ICU patients’ relief and comparison between nebulized budesonide efficacy and intravenous (IV) dexamethasone. Materials and Methods: In our clinical trial, 270 intubated patients from ICU were randomly selected and divided into three groups (each group was included 90 patients) as follows: IV dexamethasone, nebulized budesonide, and placebo group. All the patients were monitored at 0, 12, 24, 36, and 48 h of starting follow-up. Hemodynamic parameters and cuff-leak ratio were measured and data were analyzed using SPSS (ver. 20). Results: Our findings revealed that dexamethasone and budesonide treatment approaches were beneficial for an increase of cuff-leak volume (P < 0.001). Furthermore, the superiority of mentioned methods in patients’ relief was significant compared with placebo group (P < 0.001). Moreover, hemodynamic parameters were not altered and were within the normal range in both dexamethasone and budesonide groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Our findings demonstrated that the use of budesonide and dexamethasone is beneficial in intubated ICU patients, and the above-mentioned approaches can reduce the complications of tracheal intubation. Furthermore, budesonide could be a trustworthy substitute treatment strategy instead of IV dexamethasone.
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- Saeed Abbasi
- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Kuriyama A, Umakoshi N, Sun R. Prophylactic Corticosteroids for Prevention of Postextubation Stridor and Reintubation in Adults. Chest 2017; 151:1002-1010. [PMID: 28232056 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2017.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2016] [Revised: 01/19/2017] [Accepted: 02/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Schnell D, Planquette B, Berger A, Merceron S, Mayaux J, Strasbach L, Legriel S, Valade S, Darmon M, Meziani F. Cuff Leak Test for the Diagnosis of Post-Extubation Stridor: A Multicenter Evaluation Study. J Intensive Care Med 2017; 34:391-396. [PMID: 28343416 DOI: 10.1177/0885066617700095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND: Cuff leak test was developed to predict the occurrence of post-extubation stridor (PES). This study evaluated the diagnostic performance of this test in unselected critically ill patients. METHODS: Multicenter prospective study including unselected ventilated patients at the time of their first planned extubation. The diagnostic performance of 4 different cuff leak tests was assessed. RESULTS: Post-extubation stridor occurred in 34 (9.4%) of 362 included patients. Compared to patients without PES, patients with PES required more frequently reintubation (6 [17.6%] vs 26 [7.9%], P = .041), prolonged duration of ventilation (6 [3-13] vs 5 [2-9] days, P = .029), and longer intensive care unit (ICU) stay (12 [6-17.5] vs 7.5 [4-13] days, P = .018). However, ICU mortality was similar in both groups (1 [2.9%] vs 23 [7.0%], P = .61). The 4 cuff leak tests display poor diagnostic accuracy: sensitivities ranging from 27% to 46%, specificities from 70% to 88%, positive predictive values from 14% to 19%, and negative predictive values from 92% to 93%. CONCLUSION: Post-extubation stridor occurs in less than 10% of unselected critically ill patients. The several cuff leak tests display limited diagnostic performance for the detection of PES. Given the high rate of false positives, routine cuff leak test may expose to undue prolonged mechanical ventilation.
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- David Schnell
- 1 Medical ICU, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg Cedex, France.,2 Medical ICU, Hôpital Saint-Louis, AP-HP, Paris, France.,3 UFR de Médecine, University Paris-7 Paris-Diderot, Paris, France.,4 Clinical Research in Intensive Care and Sepsis group, Tours, France
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- 1 Medical ICU, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- 2 Medical ICU, Hôpital Saint-Louis, AP-HP, Paris, France.,3 UFR de Médecine, University Paris-7 Paris-Diderot, Paris, France.,5 Centre Hospitalier André Mignot, Polyvalent ICU, Le Chesnay, France
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- 6 Pneumology Ward and Medical ICU, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- 1 Medical ICU, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- 5 Centre Hospitalier André Mignot, Polyvalent ICU, Le Chesnay, France
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- 2 Medical ICU, Hôpital Saint-Louis, AP-HP, Paris, France.,3 UFR de Médecine, University Paris-7 Paris-Diderot, Paris, France
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- 7 Medical-Surgical ICU, Saint-Etienne University Hospital, Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France.,8 Jacques Lisfranc Medical School, Jean Monnet University, Saint-Etienne, France
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- 1 Medical ICU, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg Cedex, France.,4 Clinical Research in Intensive Care and Sepsis group, Tours, France
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Shin HW, Jang JC, Lim HH, Park MK, Bae GE, Choi SU, Park JY. Postoperative respiratory difficulty due to asymptomatic anterior cervical osteophyte after brain tumor surgery: a case report. Korean J Anesthesiol 2016; 69:640-643. [PMID: 27924209 PMCID: PMC5133240 DOI: 10.4097/kjae.2016.69.6.640] [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: 04/15/2016] [Accepted: 05/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Anterior cervical osteophytes are commonly found in elderly patients, but rarely produce symptoms. When symptoms occur, they can range from mild symptoms of dysphagia, dysphonia, and foreign body sensation to severe symptoms of airway obstruction due to compression of the pharynx or larynx. We report the case of a 59-year-old man who underwent brain tumor surgery, and developed post-operative respiratory difficulty due to progressive pharyngo-laryngeal edema, requiring urgent endotracheal intubation, secondary to the presence of a previously asymptomatic anterior cervical osteophyte. It is paramount to recognize that asymptomatic anterior cervical osteophytes are a potential cause of life-threatening post-operative respiratory complications that can rapidly progress to life-threatening airway obstruction after surgeries in the prone position, especially in elderly patients.
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- Hye Won Shin
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Zhang W, Zhao G, Li L, Zhao P. Prophylactic Administration of Corticosteroids for Preventing Postoperative Complications Related to Tracheal Intubation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 18 Randomized Controlled Trials. Clin Drug Investig 2016; 36:255-65. [PMID: 26715108 DOI: 10.1007/s40261-015-0369-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Sore throat, cough, and hoarseness are the common and severe complications after general anesthesia with tracheal intubation. The efficacy of prophylactic administration of corticosteroids in reducing the incidence of postoperative complications is controversial. Thus, we conducted a meta-analysis to assess the effects of corticosteroids in the prevention of postoperative complications. METHODS A comprehensive literature search of Pubmed, Embase, and Web of Science was conducted to identify relative trials. Eligible studies were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed the effect of corticosteroids for preventing postoperative complications. The outcomes included the prevalence of postoperative sore throat, cough, hoarseness, laryngeal edema, and reintubation. A random-effects or fixed-effects model was used to pool the estimates, according to the heterogeneity among the included studies. RESULTS Eighteen RCTs with a total of 2685 patients were included in this meta-analysis. Pooled estimates showed that corticosteroids significantly reduced the incidence of postoperative sore throat, hoarseness, and cough. Moreover, corticosteroids had a positive effect on the incidence of laryngeal edema and reintubation. Subgroup analysis showed that corticosteroids significantly decreased the incidence of severe sore throat and hoarseness, but not cough. CONCLUSION Evidence from this meta-analysis of 18 RCTs indicated that prophylactic administration of corticosteroids is not only effective in reducing the incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat and hoarseness, but also the incidence of laryngeal edema and reintubation.
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- Wenyu Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, The China-Japan Union Hospital, Jilin University, No. 126, Xiantai Street, 130033, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The China-Japan Union Hospital, Jilin University, No. 126, Xiantai Street, 130033, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The China-Japan Union Hospital, Jilin University, No. 126, Xiantai Street, 130033, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The China-Japan Union Hospital, Jilin University, No. 126, Xiantai Street, 130033, Changchun, Jilin, China.
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El-Baradey GF, El-Shmaa NS, Elsharawy F. Ultrasound-guided laryngeal air column width difference and the cuff leak volume in predicting the effectiveness of steroid therapy on postextubation stridor in adult. Are they useful? J Crit Care 2016; 36:272-276. [PMID: 27468680 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2016.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2016] [Revised: 06/29/2016] [Accepted: 07/05/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of steroids therapy on postextubation stridor (PES) depending on the clinical response, the ultrasound guided laryngeal air column width difference (LACWD) and the cuff leak volume (CLV). DESIGN Prospective, observer-blinded study. SETTING Carried out in intensive care unit in Tanta university hospital. PATIENTS 432 patients of both sexes received mechanical ventilation for more than 24 hours and met defined criteria for a weaning trial. MEASUREMENTS Ultrasound guided LACWD and CLV were conducted before extubation. Patients developing postextubation stridor were intravenously given 8 mg of dexamethasone every 8 hours for 3 days. The clinical response, ultrasounds guided LACWD and CLV before and after steroid therapy were analyzed. Primary outcome and secondary outcomes of our study were reported. RESULTS 387 patients (89.5%) had no PES and 45 patients (10.5%) had PES. Risk factors for PES were longer duration of intubation, younger age and female gender. Both CLV and LACWD showed significant decrease (P< .05) in patients with PES in comparison with no PES patients. 45 patients with PES received dexamethasone treatment; 18 were completely recovered while 27 patients needed reintubation after 1 h. of these 27 patients; 19 patients had successful extubation while 8 patients had tracheostomy. In patients with PES, CLV and LACWD showed significant increase (P< .05) in comparison with before administration. Level of CLV <200 ml and LACWD <0.9 mm carry high sensitivity with high positive predictive value and high accuracy for presence of PES. CONCLUSION Steroids therapy improves postextubation stridor. Both LACWD and CLV are non-invasive and simple methods for monitoring of laryngeal edema regression after steroid therapy. We recommend administration of corticosteroids to patients with a lower level of leak volume and LACWD before extubation.
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- Ghada F El-Baradey
- Department of Anesthesia & Surgical ICU, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
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- Department of Anesthesia & Surgical ICU, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
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- Department of radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
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Dai JQ, Tu WF, Yin QS, Xia H, Zheng GD, Zhang LD, Huang XH. Cuff-leak test combined with interventional bronchoscopy benefits early extubation for patients who received tarp surgery. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2016; 26:840-846. [PMID: 26951169 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-016-4487-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2014] [Revised: 02/22/2016] [Accepted: 02/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE This study explored the performance characteristics of a cuff-leak test (CLT) combined with interventional fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FBS) for evaluating whether early nasoendotracheal extubation was possible for patients who had received transoral atlantoaxial reduction plate (TARP) internal fixation surgery. METHODS 318 patients who underwent surgery were retrospectively analyzed (between January 2006 and December 2012). Extubation was performed by conventional approach (CA group, until December 2008) and improved approach (IA group, from January 2009) including CLT and an interventional FBS procedure. The extubation success within 1-3 days after surgery, incidence of postextubation stridor and tracheal reintubation were examined. RESULTS More IA-treated patients experienced extubation during the first 2 days than those CA-treated, median extubation time was 3 (2, 3) days in the CA group and 2 (1, 2) days in the IA group (all P < 0.01). The incidence of stridor and reintubation was 5.69 and 0.57 % in IA and 11.98 and 4.93 % in CA, respectively (both P < 0.05). For the CLT-positive patients in the IA group that remained intubated until day 3-4, interventional FBS was applied for safe extubation and achieved 100 % success. CONCLUSION Early extubation through IA is safe and interventional FBS assists successful extubation for CLT-positive patients who underwent TARP surgery.
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- Jian-Qiang Dai
- Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China.,Orthopedic Intensive Care Unit, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Liuhua Road NO 111, Guangzhou, 510010, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, 510010, China
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- Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, China. .,Orthopedic Intensive Care Unit, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Liuhua Road NO 111, Guangzhou, 510010, China.
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- Orthopedic Intensive Care Unit, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Liuhua Road NO 111, Guangzhou, 510010, China
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- Orthopedic Intensive Care Unit, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Liuhua Road NO 111, Guangzhou, 510010, China
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- Orthopedic Intensive Care Unit, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Liuhua Road NO 111, Guangzhou, 510010, China
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- Orthopedic Intensive Care Unit, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Liuhua Road NO 111, Guangzhou, 510010, China
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Pluijms WA, van Mook WN, Wittekamp BH, Bergmans DC. Postextubation laryngeal edema and stridor resulting in respiratory failure in critically ill adult patients: updated review. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2015; 19:295. [PMID: 26395175 PMCID: PMC4580147 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-015-1018-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Endotracheal intubation is frequently complicated by laryngeal edema, which may present as postextubation stridor or respiratory difficulty or both. Ultimately, postextubation laryngeal edema may result in respiratory failure with subsequent reintubation. Risk factors for postextubation laryngeal edema include female gender, large tube size, and prolonged intubation. Although patients at low risk for postextubation respiratory insufficiency due to laryngeal edema can be identified by the cuff leak test or laryngeal ultrasound, no reliable test for the identification of high-risk patients is currently available. If applied in a timely manner, intravenous or nebulized corticosteroids can prevent postextubation laryngeal edema; however, the inability to identify high-risk patients prevents the targeted pretreatment of these patients. Therefore, the decision to start corticosteroids should be made on an individual basis and on the basis of the outcome of the cuff leak test and additional risk factors. The preferential treatment of postextubation laryngeal edema consists of intravenous or nebulized corticosteroids combined with nebulized epinephrine, although no data on the optimal treatment algorithm are available. In the presence of respiratory failure, reintubation should be performed without delay. Application of noninvasive ventilation or inhalation of a helium/oxygen mixture is not indicated since it does not improve outcome and increases the delay to intubation.
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- Wouter A Pluijms
- Department of Anesthesiology, Zuyderland Medical Centre, Henri Dunantstraat 5, Postbus 4446, 6401 CX, Heerlen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, P. Debyelaan 25, Postbus 5600, 6202, AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, Postbus 85500, 3584, CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, P. Debyelaan 25, Postbus 5600, 6202, AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Schnell D, Darmon M, Meziani F. Faut-il abandonner le test de fuite pour le dépistage de la dyspnée laryngée post-extubation ? MEDECINE INTENSIVE REANIMATION 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s13546-015-1024-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Chaudhary K, Anand R, Girdhar KK, Bhalotra A, Manchanda G. Airway obstruction following intubation using a bonfils rigid intubating fiberscope and polyvinylchloride tracheal tube. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2013; 29:287-9. [PMID: 23878476 PMCID: PMC3713702 DOI: 10.4103/0970-9185.111752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Kapil Chaudhary
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, GB Pant Hospital and Associated Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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Sutherasan Y, Theerawit P, Hongphanut T, Kiatboonsri C, Kiatboonsri S. Predicting laryngeal edema in intubated patients by portable intensive care unit ultrasound. J Crit Care 2013; 28:675-80. [PMID: 23806246 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2013.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2013] [Revised: 05/14/2013] [Accepted: 05/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to determine the diagnostic accuracy of portable ultrasound for detection of laryngeal edema (LE) in intubated patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a prospective, observational study from December 2010 to September 2011. We measured air column width differences (ACWD) in planned extubation patients admitted in intensive care unit by ultrasound. The primary outcome was the diagnostic accuracy of ACWD to predict the presence of LE. RESULTS A total of 101 patients were enrolled. The prevalence of LE was 16.8%. Baseline characteristics were similar between intubated patients with and without LE. The mean difference of increasing of air column width in patients without LE was higher than in LE group (1.9 vs 1.08 mm, P<.001). The sensitivity and specificity at ACWD higher or equal to 1.6 mm were 0.706 and 0.702, respectively. The positive predictive value and negative predictive value were 0.324 and 0.922, respectively. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of laryngeal ultrasound was 0.823 (95% confidence interval, 0.698-0.947) and that of cuff leak test was 0.840 (95% confidence interval, 0.715-0.964). CONCLUSION Portable intensive care unit ultrasound visualizing ACWD between predeflation and postdeflation cuff balloon is a promising objective tool, which aids in prediction of successful extubation regarding LE.
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Unit, Department of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Cooper RM, Khan S. Extubation and Reintubation of the Difficult Airway. BENUMOF AND HAGBERG'S AIRWAY MANAGEMENT 2013. [PMCID: PMC7158180 DOI: 10.1016/b978-1-4377-2764-7.00050-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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[Difficult extubation]. Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed 2012; 107:537-42. [PMID: 22926585 DOI: 10.1007/s00063-012-0091-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2012] [Accepted: 08/01/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Optimal timing of extubation following intubation substantially impacts on the prognosis of intensive care unit (ICU) patients whereby both early extubation with the risk of reintubation and delayed extubation with prolongation of mechanical ventilation need to be avoided. In most cases extubation is easy; in some cases, however, extubation may be extremely difficult or even impossible with two major reasons being responsible for this: firstly, laryngeal edema, where the cuff leak test and steroid treatment are well established procedures aimed at diagnosing and treating potential laryngeal complications and secondly, the presence of (chronic) respiratory failure despite sufficient treatment of acute respiratory failure. This can result in post-extubation failure following extubation or weaning failure and noninvasive ventilation has been increasingly used in both scenarios. Currently, specialised weaning centres are being established and certified in Germany aimed at managing the complex tasks for patients with prolonged weaning.
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Zhou T, Zhang HP, Chen WW, Xiong ZY, Fan T, Fu JJ, Wang L, Wang G. Cuff-leak test for predicting postextubation airway complications: a systematic review. J Evid Based Med 2011; 4:242-54. [PMID: 23672755 DOI: 10.1111/j.1756-5391.2011.01160.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Postextubation problems such as laryngeal edema and reintubation are common complications after tracheal intubation. The cuff-leak test has been proposed as a method of identifying those patients at high risk in clinical practice, but its efficacy remains controversial. METHODS We searched electronic databases including PubMed, the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, Web of Science, Ovid, and Embase. Studies were included if they were concerned with accuracy of the cuff-leak test and the effect of cuff-leak test screening on patient-important outcomes. Two reviewers independently assessed study quality with the QUADAS tool and extracted data. We compiled diagnostic two by two tables and pooled estimates of sensitivity and specificity, but refrained from pooling when there was considerable clinical or statistical heterogeneity. RESULTS Sixteen diagnostic tests with 3172 participants and six clinical trials with 2500 patients were identified. The median diagnostic odds ratios for predicting postextubation laryngeal edema and reintubation were 18.16 (range, 3.54 to 356.00) and 10.80 (2.74 to 1665.00), respectively. The accuracy of the cuff-leak test varied with different methods, duration of intubation, and study population. An indirect comparison found significant differences in post-extubation incidence of laryngeal edema (OR = 2.09, 95% CI, 1.28 to 2.89) but not reintubation (OR = 0.94, 95% CI, 0.32 to 1.57) if using cuff-leak test screening. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest the cuff-leak test accurately predicts which adult patients are at high risk of postextubation airway complications, but randomized controlled trials are needed to further assess this diagnostic strategy.
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- Ting Zhou
- Pneumology Group, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P.R. China
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Soong WJ, Jeng MJ, Lee YS, Tsao PC, Yang CF, Soong YH. Pediatric obstructive fibrinous tracheal pseudomembrane--characteristics and management with flexible bronchoscopy. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2011; 75:1005-9. [PMID: 21640393 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2011.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2011] [Revised: 04/25/2011] [Accepted: 04/26/2011] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the incidence, characteristics, flexible bronchoscopy (FB) findings, interventions and outcome of pediatric obstructive fibrinous tracheal pseudomembrane (OFTP) in our pediatric and neonatal intensive care units (ICUs). PATIENTS AND METHODS This is a retrospective study of medical and FB video records in a single tertiary university-affiliated teaching hospital over a ten-year period. Data was collected from patients who were admitted and extubated of endotracheal tube in the ICUs with a FB diagnosis of an OFTP-like lesion. The associated medical information, FB interventions and video records were reviewed and analyzed. RESULTS Eight patients with OFTP were enrolled, with an incidence rate of 1.48% in the postextubation respiratory distress patients. Mean age was 32 ± 32 months (range, 2 months to 13 years); mean body weight was 13.7 ± 8.1 kg (range, 4.3-45 kg); mean intubation period was 37.6 ± 12.3h; mean time for symptoms to develop after extubation was 3.6 ± 1.4h. Symptoms lasted for 20.8 ± 20.3h before FB examination. All patients were accurately diagnosed with OFTP at the first postextubation FB examination and revealed various morphologies. The estimated cross-sectional tracheal lumen was reduced by 70-90% and the mean length of lesion was 18.1 ± 5.2mm (range, 10-30 mm). All OFTP were successfully ablated immediately after the diagnosis in one FB session by using various techniques and without any complication. Total duration for both diagnostic and interventional FB was 19.4 ± 2.5 min. No recurrence was noted thereafter. CONCLUSIONS OFTP should always be considered in the event of postextubation respiratory distress, especially in the pediatric and neonatal ICUs. Early diagnosis and effective ablation can be achieved with aid of FB.
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- Wen-Jue Soong
- Department of Pediatrics, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan.
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Early laryngeal injury and complications because of endotracheal intubation in acutely poisoned patients: a prospective observational study. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2010; 48:331-6. [PMID: 20507244 DOI: 10.3109/15563651003801117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Tracheal intubation may represent a life-saving supportive measure in many acutely poisoned patients. Although considered as a safe procedure, intubation may rapidly damage laryngeal mucosa. The incidence and nature of short-duration intubation-associated laryngeal injuries are unknown in the population of poisoned patients. METHODS We designed a prospective clinical investigation to study intubation-related laryngeal complications in poisonings. All consecutive intubated poisoned patients admitted over a 20-month period in our toxicological intensive care unit in a teaching hospital were included in this study. Daily clinical observation and laryngeal fiberscopic evaluation were performed to assess intubation-related laryngeal complications. RESULTS We included 266 consecutive poisoned patients who had been intubated [116M/150F; age 41 years (31-53); median (25-75% percentiles); simplified acute physiology score II 43 (32-51); intubation time 24 h (13-52)]. Intubation was mainly performed at the scene (69%) and depended on the level of coma (89%). Complications included postextubation laryngeal dyspnea (9%) requiring mandatory reintubation (2%). Laryngoscopy was performed in 209 patients (79%) within 24 h after extubation. Eighty percent of patients presented significant initial laryngeal lesions. Stepwise logistic regression showed that two variables were predictive of injuries: female gender (odds ratio: 2.6; 95% confidence interval: 1.3-5.3) and intubation time > or =72 h (odds ratio: 6.4; confidence interval: 1.5-27.6). Overall, injuries were independent of age, severity of illness, coma level, vital signs, intoxicants, and intubation modalities. The most severe injuries were significantly associated with intubation time (p < 0.001) and simplified acute physiology score II (p = 0.04). Within 24 h following extubation, persistent dysphonia (p < 0.0001), dysphagia (p < 0.0001), or pharyngeal pain (p = 0.02) were predictive of laryngeal injury. CONCLUSIONS Despite short-duration intubation, poisoned patients are at high risk of initial laryngeal injury.
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Post-intubation laryngeal injuries and extubation failure: a fiberoptic endoscopic study. Intensive Care Med 2010; 36:991-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s00134-010-1847-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2009] [Accepted: 02/09/2010] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Wittekamp BHJ, van Mook WNKA, Tjan DHT, Zwaveling JH, Bergmans DCJJ. Clinical review: post-extubation laryngeal edema and extubation failure in critically ill adult patients. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2009; 13:233. [PMID: 20017891 PMCID: PMC2811912 DOI: 10.1186/cc8142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Laryngeal edema is a frequent complication of intubation. It often presents shortly after extubation as post-extubation stridor and results from damage to the mucosa of the larynx. Mucosal damage is caused by pressure and ischemia resulting in an inflammatory response. Laryngeal edema may compromise the airway necessitating reintubation. Several studies show that a positive cuff leak test combined with the presence of risk factors can identify patients with increased risk for laryngeal edema. Meta-analyses show that pre-emptive administration of a multiple-dose regimen of glucocorticosteroids can reduce the incidence of laryngeal edema and subsequent reintubation. If post-extubation edema occurs this may necessitate medical intervention. Parenteral administration of corticosteroids, epinephrine nebulization and inhalation of a helium/oxygen mixture are potentially effective, although this has not been confirmed by randomized controlled trials. The use of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation is not indicated since this will delay reintubation. Reintubation should be considered early after onset of laryngeal edema to adequately secure an airway. Reintubation leads to increased cost, morbidity and mortality.
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- Bastiaan H J Wittekamp
- Department of Intensive Care, Gelderse Vallei Hospital, Willy Brandtlaan 10, 6716 RP Ede, The Netherlands.
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Unusual case of difficult double-lumen endotracheal tube removal. J Clin Anesth 2009; 21:514-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2008.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2007] [Revised: 10/13/2008] [Accepted: 10/30/2008] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Khemani RG, Randolph A, Markovitz B. Corticosteroids for the prevention and treatment of post-extubation stridor in neonates, children and adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2009; 2009:CD001000. [PMID: 19588321 PMCID: PMC7096779 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd001000.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Post-extubation stridor may prolong length of stay in the intensive care unit, particularly if airway obstruction is severe and re-intubation proves necessary. Some clinicians use corticosteroids to prevent or treat post-extubation stridor, but corticosteroids may be associated with adverse effects ranging from hypertension to hyperglycaemia, so a systematic assessment of the efficacy of this therapy is indicated. OBJECTIVES To determine whether corticosteroids are effective in preventing or treating post-extubation stridor in critically ill infants, children, or adults. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and reference lists of articles. The most recent searches were conducted in January 2009. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomized controlled trials comparing administration of corticosteroids by any route with placebo in infants, children, or adults receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube in an intensive care unit. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Three review authors independently assessed trial quality and extracted data. MAIN RESULTS Eleven trials involving 2301 people were included: six in adults, two in neonates, three in children. All but one examined use of steroids for the prevention of post-extubation stridor; the remaining one concerned treatment of existing post-extubation stridor in children. Patients were drawn from heterogeneous medical/surgical populations. Dexamethasone given intravenously at least once prior to extubation was the most common steroid regimen utilized (uniformly in neonates and children). In neonates the two studies found heterogeneous results, with no overall statistically significant reduction in post extubation stridor (RR 0.42; 95% CI 0.07 to 2.32). One of these studies was on high-risk patients treated with multiple doses of steroids around the time of extubation, and this study showed a significant reduction in stridor. In children, the two studies were clinically heterogeneous. One study included children with underlying airway abnormalities and the other excluded this group. Prophylactic corticosteroids tended to reduce reintubation and significantly reduced post-extubation stridor in the study that included children with underlying airway abnormalities (N = 62) but not in the study that excluded these children (N = 153). In six adult studies (total N = 1953), the use of prophylactic corticosteroid administration did not significantly reduce the risk of re-intubation (RR 0.48; 95% CI 0.19 to 1.22). While there was a significant reduction in the incidence of post extubation stridor (RR 0.47; 95% CI 0.22 to 0.99), there was significant heterogeneity (I(2)=81%, X(2)=26.36, df=5, p<0.0001). Subgroup analysis revealed that post extubation stridor could be reduced in adults with a high likelihood of post extubation stridor when corticosteroids were administered as multiple doses begun 12-24 hours prior to extubation compared to single doses closer to extubation; the test for interaction for multiple versus single doses indicated RRR 0.22 (95% CI 0.10 to 0.47) for stridor with multiple doses. Side effects were uncommon and could not be aggregated. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Using corticosteroids to prevent (or treat) stridor after extubation has not proven effective for neonates or children. However, given the consistent trends towards benefit, this intervention does merit further study, particularly for high risk children or neonates. In adults, multiple doses of corticosteroids begun 12-24 hours prior to extubation do appear beneficial for patients with a high likelihood of post extubation stridor.
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- Robinder G Khemani
- Childrens Hospital Los AngelesDepartment of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine4650 Sunset Blvd Mailstop 12Los AngelesCaliforniaUSA90027
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- Farley 517MICU Children's Hospital300 Longwood AvenueBostonMassachusettsUSA02115
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- Childrens Hospital Los AngelesDepartment of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine4650 Sunset Blvd Mailstop 12Los AngelesCaliforniaUSA90027
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Saleem AF, Bano S, Haque A. Does prophylactic use of dexamethasone have a role in reducing post extubation stridor and reintubation in children? Indian J Pediatr 2009; 76:555-7. [PMID: 19390815 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-009-0067-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2008] [Accepted: 07/28/2008] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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All children aged from 4 weeks to <5 year, were intubated for at least 48 hours [n=51] during 6 months. Data of the patients treated with DEX (0.5 ml/kg every 6 hours for 3 doses, beginning 6-12 hours prior to extubation) (n=30) were compared with control patients (who had not received medication) (n=21). The DEX and control groups were similar in age i.e., mean ages of DEX group were 16.85+/-14 months, and that of control group were 19.02 +/- 19 months, mean duration of intubation and mechanical ventilation in DEX group was 5.17 +/- 4.58 days, and that in control group was 3.98 +/- 3.60 days. There was no significant difference between DEX and control group in the incidence of postextubation stridor [17% (5/30) vs. 10% (2/21); p = 0.5] and the reintubation rate [7% (2/30) vs. 10% (2/21); p = 0.7]. Our data revealed that the prophylactic use of dexamethasone in planned extubation of high risk children were not effective.
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- Ali Faisal Saleem
- Department of Material and Child Health, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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Cuff-leak test for the diagnosis of upper airway obstruction in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Intensive Care Med 2009; 35:1171-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s00134-009-1501-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2009] [Accepted: 04/14/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Corticosteroids to prevent extubation failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Intensive Care Med 2009; 35:977-86. [PMID: 19352621 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-009-1473-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2008] [Accepted: 02/28/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine whether corticosteroids reduce the rate of extubation failure in intensive care patients of all age groups. METHODS Medline, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, bibliographies of relevant articles, selected conference abstracts and unpublished trial databases were searched. Randomised clinical trials (RCTs) evaluating corticosteroids for the purpose of preventing extubation failure in mechanically ventilated, critically ill patients of all ages were included. Two authors independently assessed the validity of included studies and extracted data regarding characteristics of the studies and the rates of reintubation and manifestations of laryngeal oedema. RESULTS Fourteen RCTs including 2,600 participants were included. The mean duration of ventilation prior to attempted extubation ranged from 3 to 21 days. There was a reduction in reintubation with the use of corticosteroids, with a pooled odds ratio (OR) of 0.56 (95% CI; 0.41-0.77, P < 0.0005). The effect of corticosteroids tended to be more pronounced in studies when used at least 12 h prior to attempted extubation (OR 0.41, 95% CI; 0.26-0.64). The results were consistent across neonatal, paediatric and adult populations. There was also a reduction in laryngeal oedema in participants receiving corticosteroids, with a pooled OR of 0.36 (95% CI 0.27-0.49, P < 0.0005). CONCLUSIONS Corticosteroids reduce laryngeal oedema and importantly reduce the incidence of extubation failure in critically ill patients of all ages.
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Jaber S, Jung B, Chanques G, Bonnet F, Marret E. Effects of steroids on reintubation and post-extubation stridor in adults: meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2009; 13:R49. [PMID: 19344515 PMCID: PMC2689493 DOI: 10.1186/cc7772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2008] [Revised: 02/10/2009] [Accepted: 04/03/2009] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Introduction The efficacy of steroid administration before planned tracheal extubation in critical care patients remains controversial with respect to the selection of patients most likely to benefit from this treatment. Methods We performed an extensive literature search for adult trials testing steroids versus placebo to prevent reintubation or laryngeal dyspnoea. Studies were evaluated on a five-point scale based on randomisation, double-blinding and follow-up. Our analysis included trials having a score three or higher with patients mechanically ventilated for at least 24 hours and treated with steroids before extubation, taking into account the time of their administration (early vs late) and if the population selected was at risk or not. Results Seven prospective, randomised, double-blinded trials, including 1846 patients, (949 of which received steroids) were selected. Overall, steroids significantly decreased the risk of reintubation (relative risk (RR) = 0.58, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.41 to 0.81; number-needed-to-treat (NNT) = 28, 95% CI = 20 to 61) and stridor (RR = 0.48, 95% CI = 0.26 to 0.87; NNT = 11, 95% CI = 8 to 42). The effect of steroids on reintubation and stridor was more pronounced for selected high-risk patients, as determined by a reduced cuff leak volume (RR = 0.38, 95% CI = 0.21 to 0.72; NNT = 9, 95% CI = 7 to 19; and RR = 0.40, 95% CI = 0.25 to 0.63; NNT = 5, 95% CI = 4 to 8, respectively). In contrast, steroid benefit was unclear when trials did not select patients for their risk of reintubation (RR = 0.67, 95% CI = 0.45 to 1.00; NNT = 44, 95% CI ≥ 26 to infinity) or stridor (RR = 0.56, 95% CI = 0.20 to 1.55). Conclusions The efficacy of steroids to prevent stridor and reintubation was only observed in a high-risk population, as identified by the cuff-leak test and when it was administered at least four hours before extubation. The benefit of steroids remains unclear when patients at high risk are not selected.
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- Samir Jaber
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, University Saint Eloi Hospital, France.
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Sittel C. [Adjuvants in operative laryngology: corticosteroids, fibrin adhesives, Mitomycin C]. HNO 2008; 56:1175-82. [PMID: 19020847 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-008-1724-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Medicinal adjuvants are often used in operative laryngology but their value is judged very differently. The scientific evidence is unsatisfactory for most of these substances. For corticosteroids it is proven that in pediatric intensive care they reduce stridor following extubation. Routine prophylactic use for intubation does not seem to be justified and methylprednisolone and dexamethasone are the preferred preparations. Fibrin adhesives are well tolerated and low in side-effects. The indications for their use should be primarily limited due to the cost factor. Their use in laryngology remains a decision on an individual case-to-case basis. Mitomycin C is used because of its antiproliferative effect on fibroblasts in order to reduce scar tissue formation. Many positive effects have been attributed to the topical application but there are large differences in dosage and exposure time.
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- C Sittel
- Klinik für Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenkrankheiten, Plastische Operationen, Klinikum Stuttgart - Katharinenhospital, Stuttgart, Germany.
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Girault C, Auriant I, Jaber S. [Field 5. Safety practices procedures for mechanical ventilation. French-speaking Society of Intensive Care. French Society of Anesthesia and Resuscitation]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 27:e77-89. [PMID: 18951756 DOI: 10.1016/j.annfar.2008.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Invasive or endotracheal mechanical ventilation can lead to numerous complications likely to burden morbidity and mortality of patients in the intensive care unit. Various safety practices for mechanical ventilation may involve intubation, the mechanical ventilation period, weaning and extubation, the use of tracheostomy as well as non-invasive ventilation. The main objective of safety practices described in this chapter is to prevent or avoid the main risks due to invasive mechanical ventilation.
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- C Girault
- Service de réanimation médicale et groupe de recherche sur le handicap ventilatoire, UPRES EA 3830-IFRMP.23, UFR de médecine et de pharmacie, hôpital Charles-Nicolle, CHU-hôpitaux de Rouen, Rouen cedex, France.
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Bagshaw SM, Delaney A, Farrell C, Drummond J, Brindley PG. Best evidence in critical care medicine. Steroids to prevent post-extubation airway obstruction in adult critically ill patients. Can J Anaesth 2008; 55:382-5. [PMID: 18566204 DOI: 10.1007/bf03021496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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- Sean M Bagshaw
- University of Alberta Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Impact of obesity in mechanically ventilated patients: a prospective study. Intensive Care Med 2008; 34:1991-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s00134-008-1245-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2007] [Accepted: 05/31/2008] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Goldwasser R, Farias A, Freitas EE, Saddy F, Amado V, Okamoto V. [Mechanical ventilation of weaning interruption]. J Bras Pneumol 2008; 33 Suppl 2S:S128-36. [PMID: 18026671 DOI: 10.1590/s1806-37132007000800008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Markovitz BP, Randolph AG, Khemani RG. Corticosteroids for the prevention and treatment of post-extubation stridor in neonates, children and adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2008:CD001000. [PMID: 18425866 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd001000.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Post-extubation stridor may prolong length of stay in the intensive care unit, particularly if airway obstruction is severe and re-intubation proves necessary. Corticosteroids, however, may be associated with adverse effects ranging from hypertension to hyperglycemia, and a more systematic assessment of the efficacy of this therapy is indicated prior to widespread adoption of this practice. OBJECTIVES To determine whether corticosteroids are effective in preventing or treating post-extubation stridor in critically ill infants, children, or adults. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and reference lists of articles. The most recent searches were conducted in April 2007. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomized controlled trial comparing administration of corticosteroids by any route with placebo in infants, children, or adults receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube in an intensive care unit. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Three review authors independently assessed trial quality and extracted data. MAIN RESULTS Ten trials involving 2230 people were included: five in adults, two in neonates, three in children. All but one examined use of steroids for the prevention of post-extubation stridor; the remaining one concerned treatment of existing post-extubation stridor in children. Patients were drawn from heterogeneous medical/surgical populations. Dexamethasone given intravenously at least once prior to extubation was the most common steroid regimen utilized (uniformly in neonates and children). In neonates the two studies found heterogeneous results, but there was an overall non significant reduction in post extubation stridor (RR 0.42; 95% CI 0.07 to 2.32). This decrease was seen only in the study on high-risk patients treated with multiple doses of steroids around the time of extubation. In children, the two studies were clinically heterogeneous. One study included children with underlying airway abnormalities and the other excluded this group. Prophylactic corticosteroids tended to reduce reintubation and significantly reduced post-extubation stridor in the study that included children with underlying airway abnormalities (N = 62) but not in the study that excluded these children (N = 153). In five adult studies (total N = 1873), there was a non significant trend for prophylactic corticosteroid administration to reduce the risk of re-intubation (RR 0.47; 95% CI 0.16 to 1.39) and post extubation stridor (RR 0.49; 95% CI 0.20 to 1.19). These reductions were largely due to two studies that utilized repeated doses of methylprednisolone 12 to 24 hours prior to extubation. Side effects were uncommon and could not be aggregated. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Using corticosteroids to prevent (or treat) stridor after extubation has not proven effective for neonates, children or adults. However, given the consistent trends towards benefit, this intervention does merit further study.
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Roberts RJ, Welch SM, Devlin JW. Corticosteroids for prevention of postextubation laryngeal edema in adults. Ann Pharmacother 2008; 42:686-91. [PMID: 18413685 DOI: 10.1345/aph.1k655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of prophylactic corticosteroid therapy in preventing postextubation laryngeal edema (PELE) and the need for reintubation in adults. DATA SOURCES Literature was accessed through MEDLINE (1966-January 2008) and the Cochrane Library using the terms laryngeal edema, airway obstruction, postextubation stridor, intubation, glucocorticoids, and corticosteroids. Bibliographies of cited references were reviewed and a manual search of abstracts from recent pulmonary and critical care meetings was completed. STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION All English-language, placebo-controlled, randomized studies evaluating the use of prophylactic corticosteroids for the prevention of postextubation laryngeal edema or postextubation stridor (PES) in adults were reviewed. DATA SYNTHESIS Although laryngoscopy is the gold standard method for diagnosing PELE, PES is more commonly used for diagnosis in clinical practice. While 3 older studies failed to demonstrate benefit with the prophylactic administration of corticosteroid therapy in terms of reducing PELE, PES, or the need for reintubation, each of these studies evaluated only a single dose of steroid therapy that was initiated only 30-60 minutes prior to a planned extubation in a population of patients at low-risk for PELE. In comparison, 3 newer studies, each using 4 doses of corticosteroid therapy initiated 12-24 hours prior to a planned extubation in patients deemed to be at high baseline risk for developing PELE, demonstrated a reduction in PELE, PES, and the need for reintubation; no safety concerns were identified. Current evidence therefore suggests that prophylactic intravenous methylprednisolone therapy (20-40 mg every 4-6 h) should be considered 12-24 hours prior to a planned extubation in patients at high-risk for PELE (eg, mechanical ventilation > 6 days). CONCLUSIONS Data from the most recent well-designed clinical trials suggest that prophylactic corticosteroid therapy can reduce the incidence of PELE and the subsequent need for reintubation in mechanically ventilated patients at high-risk for PELE. Based on this information, clinicians should consider initiating prophylactic corticosteroid therapy in this population. Further studies are needed to establish the optimal dosing regimens as well as the subgroups of patients at high risk for PELE who will derive the greatest benefit from this preventive steroid therapy.
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- Russel J Roberts
- School of Pharmacy, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
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Lee CH, Peng MJ, Wu CL. Dexamethasone to prevent postextubation airway obstruction in adults: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2008; 11:R72. [PMID: 17605780 PMCID: PMC2206529 DOI: 10.1186/cc5957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2007] [Revised: 05/08/2007] [Accepted: 07/02/2007] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Introduction Prophylactic steroid therapy to reduce the occurrence of postextubation laryngeal edema is controversial. Only a limited number of prospective trials involve adults in an intensive care unit. The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether administration of multiple doses of dexamethasone to critically ill, intubated patients reduces or prevents the occurrence of postextubation airway obstruction. Another specific objective of our study was to investigate whether an after-effect (that is, a transient lingering benefit) exists 24 hours after the discontinuation of dexamethasone. Methods A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial was conducted in an adult medical intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital. Eighty-six patients who had been intubated for more than 48 hours with a cuff leak volume (CLV) of less than 110 ml and who met weaning criteria were randomly assigned to receive either dexamethasone (5 mg; n = 43) or placebo (normal saline; n = 43) every six hours for a total of four doses on the day preceding extubation. CLV was measured before the first injection, one hour after each injection, and 24 hours after the fourth injection. Extubation was carried out 24 hours after the last injection. Postextubation obstruction (defined as the presence of stridor) was recorded within 48 hours of extubation. Results Administration of dexamethasone during the 24-hour period preceding extubation resulted in a statistically significant increase in the CLV (p < 0.05). The significant increase of CLV and change of CLV relative to baseline tidal volume (percentage) occurred not only throughout the treatment period, but also 24 hours after the last dexamethasone injection. The incidence of postextubation stridor was significantly lower in the dexamethasone group than in the placebo group (10% [4/40] versus 27.5% [11/40]; p = 0.037), whereas there was no significant difference in reintubation rate between the two groups (2.5% [1/40] versus 5% [2/40]; p = 0.561). Conclusion Prophylactic administration of multiple-dose dexamethasone is effective in reducing the incidence of postextubation stridor in adult patients at high risk for postextubation laryngeal edema. The after-effect of dexamethasone may validate the reduced incidence of postextubation stridor after multiple doses of dexamethasone. Trial registration NCT00452062.
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- Chao-Hsien Lee
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Section 2, Chung Shan North Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Section 2, Chung Shan North Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, No. 92, Section 2, Chung Shan North Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan
- Mackay Medicine, Nursing and Management College, No.92, Shengjing Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City 112, Taiwan
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Extubation difficile : critères d’extubation et gestion des situations à risque. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 27:46-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annfar.2007.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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