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Boden I. Physiotherapy management of major abdominal surgery. J Physiother 2024; 70:170-180. [PMID: 38902197 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2024.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Ianthe Boden
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia.
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Fourie M, van Aswegen H. Physical function and activity of patients after open abdominal surgery: a prospective cohort study comparing the clinimetric properties of two outcome measures. Physiotherapy 2024; 123:142-150. [PMID: 38490073 DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2024.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To measure and compare the clinimetric properties of the Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment (CPAx) and Physical Function in Intensive Care Test-scored (PFIT-s) for assessment of physical function and activity. DESIGN Prospective cohort design using crossover-randomisation of the sequence in which participants were assessed with CPAx and PFIT-s. SETTING Surgical and transplant intensive care units (ICU) in an academic hospital. PARTICIPANTS Adults who underwent elective open abdominal surgery. Consecutive sampling was used to enrol 69 participants. INTERVENTIONS Physical function and activity were assessed on ICU days one, three, five and at ICU discharge using the CPAx and PFIT-s in random order. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Responsiveness to change, minimal clinically important difference (MCID), floor and ceiling effect, and convergent validity. RESULTS CPAx demonstrated a large responsiveness (effect size index (ESI)= 0.83) and PFIT-s moderate responsiveness (ESI=0.73) to change in scores. MCID for CPAx was 2.1 (standard error of measurement (SEM) 1.1) and for PFIT-s 0.6 (SEM=0.3). CPAx had no floor effect and a small ceiling effect (9%, n = 6) at ICU discharge compared to 2% (n = 1) floor and 48% (n = 32) ceiling effects of PFIT-s. Moderate convergent validity was found for both tools at ICU admission (n = 67, r = 0.62, p < 0.001) and discharge (n = 67, r = 0.51, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION CPAx is most responsive to changes in physical function and activity scores, has no floor and limited ceiling effects and moderate convergent validity, and is recommended for similar cohorts. CONTRIBUTION OF THE PAPER.
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- Marelee Fourie
- Michele Carr Physiotherapists, Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, 21 Eton Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa; Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 27 St Andrews Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 27 St Andrews Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193, South Africa.
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Dhillon G, Buddhavarapu VS, Grewal H, Munjal R, Verma RK, Surani S, Kashyap R. Evidence-based Practice Interventions for Reducing Postoperative Pulmonary Complications: A Narrative Review. Open Respir Med J 2023; 17:e18743064271499. [PMID: 38655075 PMCID: PMC11037507 DOI: 10.2174/012210299x247199231128100613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Background Specific surgical procedures, such as upper abdominal and thoracic surgery, are connected to an increased predisposition of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). The incidence of PPCs could vary approximately between 20-90% with upper abdominal surgery, which can be minimized by using treatment procedures that increase lung capacity and encourage inspiration. This review aims to examine the effectiveness of already existing evidence-based interventions that promote lung expansion, thereby preventing PPCs. Method We mainly focused on the existing evidence of preoperative education on the incentive spirometer, early mobilization, directed coughing, deep breathing exercises, chest physiotherapy, and inspiratory muscle training (IMT) to prevent PPCs. The literature search was limited to experimental, observational studies, systemic reviews, and articles published in the last 15 years, January 2007- Dec. 2022, in PubMed and Google Scholar. Result This initial search yielded a total of 5301 articles. All articles with titles not related to the topic were eliminated. 1050 records were screened, and the final review was conducted with 22 articles, including 13 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), four systemic reviews, one retrospective review, three observational studies, and one non-experimental study. Our review reveals mixed evidence for individual interventions, including but not limited to incentive spirometry, inspiratory muscle training, early mobilization, cough, deep breathing, etc. Some studies maintain that intervention is effective; others imply there is no substantial difference in the choice of intervention. Conclusion The literature review concluded that patients who received multiple interventions showed significant improvement in pulmonary function postoperatively. However, definitive studies need to be conducted to solidify this conclusion.
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- Gagandeep Dhillon
- Department of Internal Medicine. University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie, MD, USA
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- Department of Sleep Medicine, Parkview Health System, Fort Wayne, IN, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Texas A&M, College Station, TX, USA
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- Texas A&M, College Station, TX, USA
- Department of Research, WellSpan Health, York, PA, USA
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Chambers T, Bamber H, Singh N. Perioperative management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Present themes and future directions. Curr Opin Pulm Med 2023; 29:557-566. [PMID: 37646529 DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000001012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is an increasingly common pathology that all those involved in perioperative care will come across. Patients with the condition present a challenge at many stages along the perioperative journey, not least because many patients living with OSA are unaware of their diagnosis.Key interventions can be made pre, intra-, and postoperatively to improve outcomes. Knowledge of screening tools, diagnostic tests, and the raft of treatment options are important for anyone caring for these patients. RECENT FINDINGS Recent literature has highlighted the increasing complexity of surgical patients and significant underdiagnosis of OSA in this patient population. Work has demonstrated how and why patients with OSA are at a higher perioperative risk and that effective positive airways pressure (PAP) therapy can reduce these risks, alongside evidencing how best to optimise adherence to therapy, a key issue in OSA. SUMMARY OSA, and particularly undiagnosed OSA, presents a huge problem in the perioperative period. Perioperative PAP reduces the risk of postoperative complications but adherence remains an issue. Bespoke perioperative pathways should be developed to identify and optimise high risk patients, although at present evidence on how best to achieve this is lacking.
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- Tom Chambers
- Core Anaesthetic Trainee, London School of Anaesthesia
- Honorary Clinical Fellow, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Bart's Health NHS Trust, London
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- Anaesthetic Trainee, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wales, UK
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- Consultant Respiratory Physician, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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Yan Y, Jin P, Yu Z, Tang Z, Lu J, Hu Y, Zhang Y. Effectiveness of oncology nurse navigator on the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications in gastric cancer patients undergoing radical gastrectomy. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:208. [PMID: 37328758 PMCID: PMC10273729 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01291-z] [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: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Management of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) can be challenging in gastric cancer patients undergoing radical gastrectomy and is always associated with poor prognosis. Even though oncology nurse navigator (ONN) provide effective and critical individualized care to patients, little is known about their impact on the occurrence of PPCs in gastric cancer patients. This study aimed to determine whether ONN decreases the incidence of PPCs in gastric cancer patients. METHODS This was a retrospective review in which data for gastric cancer patients at one centre was evaluated before and after an ONN hired. An ONN was introduced to patients at their initial visit to manage pulmonary complications throughout treatment. The research was conducted from 1 August 2020 to 31 January 2022. The study participants were divided into the non-ONN group (from 1 August 2020 to 31 January 2021) and the ONN group (from 1 August 2021 to 31 January 2022). The incidence and severity of PPCs between the groups were then compared. RESULTS ONN significantly decreased the incidence of PPCs (15.0% vs. 9.8%) (OR = 2.532(95% CI: 1.087-3.378, P = 0.045)), but there was no significant difference in the components of PPCs including pleural effusion, atelectasis, respiratory infection, and pneumothorax. The severity of PPCs was also significantly higher in the non-ONN group (p = 0.020). No significant statistical difference was observed for the major pulmonary complications ([Formula: see text] 3) between the two groups (p = 0.286). CONCLUSIONS Role of ONN significantly decrease the incidence of PPCs in gastric cancer patients undergoing radical gastrectomy.
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- Yamin Yan
- Nursing Department, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, NO.180, Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Nursing Department, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, NO.180, Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Nursing Department, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, NO.180, Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- General Surgery Department, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Nursing Department, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, NO.180, Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Nursing Department, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, NO.180, Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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- Nursing Department, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, NO.180, Fenglin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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Reis N, Gaspar L, Paiva A, Sousa P, Machado N. Effectiveness of Nonpharmacological Interventions in the Field of Ventilation: An Umbrella Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:5239. [PMID: 37047855 PMCID: PMC10093871 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20075239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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UNLABELLED This umbrella review aimed to determine the effectiveness of nonpharmacological interventions in pulmonary ventilation and their impact on respiratory function. An individual with impaired ventilation displays visible variations manifested in their respiratory frequency, breathing rhythm ratio (I:E), thoracic symmetry, use of accessory muscles, dyspnea (feeling short of breath), oxygen saturation, diaphragm mobility, minute ventilation, peak flow, walking test, spirometry, Pimax/Pemax, diffusion, and respiratory muscle strength. Any variation in these markers demands the need for interventions in order to duly manage the signs and symptoms and to improve ventilation. METHOD Systematic reviews of the literature published in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese were used, which included studies in which nonpharmacological interventions were used as a response to impaired ventilation in adults in any given context of the clinical practice. The recommendations given by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) for umbrella reviews were followed. This research took place in several databases such as MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, CINHAL, MedicLatina, ERIC, Cochrane Reviews (Embase), and PubMed. The Joanna Briggs critical analysis verification list was used for the systematic review. The data extraction was performed independently by two investigators based on the data extraction tools of the Joanna Briggs Institute, and the data were presented in a summary table alongside the support text. RESULTS Forty-four systematic reviews, thirty randomized clinical essays, and fourteen observational studies were included in this review. The number of participants varied between n = 103 and n = 13,370. Fifteen systematic revisions evaluated the effect of isolated respiratory muscular training; six systematic revisions evaluated, in isolation, breathing control (relaxed breathing, pursed-lip breathing, and diaphragmatic breathing exercises) and thoracic expansion exercises; and one systematic review evaluated, in isolation, the positions that optimize ventilation. Nineteen systematic reviews with combined interventions that reinforced the role of education and capacitation while also aiming for their success were considered. The articles analyzed isolated interventions and presented their efficacy. The interventions based on respiratory exercises and respiratory muscular training were the most common, and one article mentioned the efficacy of positioning in the compromisation of ventilation. Combined interventions in which the educational component was included were found to be effective in improving pulmonary function, diffusion, oxygenation, and functional capacity. The outcomes used in each study were variable, leading to a more difficult analysis of the data. CONCLUSIONS The interventions that were the focus of the review were duly mapped. The results suggest that nonpharmacological interventions used to optimize ventilation are effective, with a moderate to high level of evidence. There is a strong foundation for the use of the chosen interventions. The lack of studies on the intervention of "positioning to optimize ventilation" points out the need for a deeper analysis of its effects and for studies with a clear focus. This study supports the decisions and recommendations for the prescription of these interventions to patients with impaired ventilation.
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- Neuza Reis
- Nursing Research, Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR), Rehabilitation Nurse, CHULC, 1900-160 Lisbon, Portugal
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- RN Centro Hospitalar Universitário S. Joao, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- NursingOntos, Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- NursingOntos, Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- NursingOntos, Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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Gu YX, Wang XY, Xu MX, Qian JJ, Wang Y. Analysis of the impact of ERAS-based respiratory function training on older patients’ ability to prevent pulmonary complications after abdominal surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:201-210. [PMID: 36896307 PMCID: PMC9988635 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i2.201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In China, as the population grows older, the number of elderly people who have died from respiratory problems has increased.
AIM To investigate whether enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)-based respiratory function training may help older patients who had abdominal surgery suffer fewer pulmonary problems, shorter hospital stays, and improved lung function.
METHODS The data of 231 elderly individuals having abdominal surgery was retrospectively analyzed. Based on whether ERAS-based respiratory function training was provided, patients were divided into ERAS group (n = 112) and control group (n = 119). Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and respiratory tract infection (RTI) were the primary outcome variables. Secondary outcome variables included the Borg score Scale, FEV1/FVC and postoperative hospital stay.
RESULTS The percentage of 18.75% of ERAS group participants and 34.45% of control group participants, respectively, had respiratory infections (P = 0.007). None of the individuals experienced PE or DVT. The ERAS group’s median postoperative hospital stay was 9.5 d (3-21 d) whereas the control groups was 11 d (4-18 d) (P = 0.028). The Borg score decreased on the 4th d following surgery in the ERAS group compared to the 2nd d prior (P = 0.003). The incidence of RTIs was greater in the control group than in the ERAS group among patients who spent more than 2 d in the hospital before surgery (P = 0.029).
CONCLUSION ERAS-based respiratory function training may reduce the risk of pulmonary complications in older individuals undergoing abdominal surgery.
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- Yue-Xia Gu
- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Fourth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200434, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Fourth People’s Hospital School of Medicine Tongji University, Shanghai 200434, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Fourth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200434, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Fourth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200434, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Fourth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200434, China
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Welling M, Takala A. Patterns of malpractice claims and compensation after surgical procedures: a retrospective analysis of 8,901 claims from the Finnish patient insurance registry. Patient Saf Surg 2023; 17:3. [PMID: 36765364 PMCID: PMC9912597 DOI: 10.1186/s13037-023-00353-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Invasive surgical procedures carry risk of harm to patients. In addition to avoidable harm, disparities between patient expectations and the outcome of a procedure may lead to patient injury claims. The follow-up of claims and compensation is an important entity for patient safety. The number of claims should be related to the surgical volume, so that a healthcare provider can benchmark with similar organizations and see if its trends are developing favourably or deteriorating. Our objective was to find out the claims and compensation rates due to surgery in an insurance-based system. METHODS Data related to surgical claims and reference volume in the period 2011-2015 were collected from the claim register of the Finnish Patient Insurance Centre and benchmarking community register of Finnish operating departments. The data included age, gender, hospital, year of surgery, surgical code, and outcome of the claim. RESULTS There were 8,901 claims related to the corresponding reference group of 1,470,435 surgical procedures. The claims rate was 0.61% and compensation rate was 0.22%. Trends for claims and compensation rates decreased over the study period. In high volume procedures, a low compensation rate was detected for excision of tonsils and adenoids, Caesarean section and extracapsular cataract operations using the phacoemulsification technique. A high compensation rate was detected for primary prosthetic replacement of the hip and knee joints and decompression of spinal cord and nerve roots. Unreasonable injury (death or permanent deterioration of health) was compensated in 2.4 per 100,000 procedures. CONCLUSIONS Register data research in a no-fault patient insurance system revealed a claims rate of 6 per 1,000 procedures and compensation rate of 2 per 1,000 procedures. A decreasing trend in both rates over the study period was detected. Different surgical procedures exhibit varying claims and compensation rates.
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- Maiju Welling
- The Finnish Patient Insurance Center, 00084 Vakuutuskeskus, P.O. Box 1, Helsinki, Finland
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- University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, 00029 HUS, P.O. Box 705, Helsinki, Finland.
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Chambers T, Ruparelia P, Ellis G, Bishop T, Gooneratne M, Singh N. Obstructive sleep apnoea and perioperative medicine: a growing concern. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2022; 83:1-9. [DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2022.0297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Obstructive sleep apnoea represents a sizable public health and economic burden. Owing to rising obesity rates, the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea is increasing, and it is a condition that is significantly underdiagnosed. Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the backlog of elective surgeries is also sizable and growing. A combination of these factors means that many patients due to have surgery will have obstructive sleep apnoea, either diagnosed or otherwise. Patients with obstructive sleep apnoea have a significantly increased risk of operative complications, but the evidence base for optimum perioperative management of these patients is limited. This article reviews sleep apnoea, its prevalence and its impact on operative management and perioperative outcomes for patients. The evidence base for screening and treating undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea is also comprehensively assessed. Finally, a pathway to manage patients with possible undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea is proposed, and areas for further research identified.
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- Tom Chambers
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, The Royal London Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, The Royal London Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, The Royal London Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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Prediction of Postoperative Survival in Young Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Cohort Study Based on the SEER Database. J Immunol Res 2022; 2022:2736676. [PMID: 35832647 PMCID: PMC9273412 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2736676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective Our aim is to make accurate and robust predictions of the risk of postoperative death in young colorectal cancer patients (18-44 years old) by combining tumor characteristics with medical and demographic information about the patient. Materials and Methods We used the SEER database to retrieve young patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer who had undergone surgery between 2010 and 2015 as the study cohort. After excluding cases with missing information, the study cohort was divided in a 7 : 3 ratio into a training dataset and a validation dataset. To assess the predictive ability of each predictor on the prognosis of colorectal cancer patients, we used two steps of Cox univariate analysis and Cox stepwise regression to screen variables, and the screened variables were included in a multifactorial Cox proportional risk regression model for modeling. The performance of the model was tested using calibration curves, decision curves, and area under the curve (AUC) for receiver operating characteristic (ROC). Results After excluding cases with missing information (n = 23,606), a total of 11,803 patients were included in the study with a median follow-up time of 45 months (1-119). In the training set, we determined that ethnicity, marital status, insurance status, median annual household income, degree of tumor differentiation, type of pathology, degree of infiltration, and tumor location had independent effects on prognosis. In the training dataset, taking 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years as the time nodes, the areas under the working characteristic curve of subjects are 0.825, 0.851, and 0.839, respectively, and in the validation dataset, they are 0.834, 0.837, and 0.829, respectively. Conclusion We trained and validated a model using a large multicenter cohort of young colorectal cancer patients with stable and excellent performance in both training and validation datasets.
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The ARISCAT score is a promising model to predict postoperative pulmonary complications after major emergency abdominal surgery: an external validation in a Danish cohort. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2022; 48:3863-3867. [DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01826-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Aldhuhoori FZ, Walton LM, Bairapareddy KC, Amaravadi SK, Alaparthi GK. Physiotherapy Practice for Management of Patients Undergoing Upper Abdominal Surgery in United Arab Emirates - A National Survey. J Multidiscip Healthc 2021; 14:2513-2526. [PMID: 34548794 PMCID: PMC8449636 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s328528] [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: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background The main goal of physiotherapy post-upper abdominal surgery (UAS) is to expedite recovery from the surgery by avoiding or remediating postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) and offering physical rehabilitation to ease the process of returning to premorbid status. The present study aimed to survey physiotherapists in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) about their clinical practice in the assessment and management of patients having upper abdominal surgery. Methods The current study adopted a novel anonymous online survey to explore the current practice among physiotherapists in the UAE. The Research Ethics Committee approved the study, and a questionnaire was borrowed from a previous study with similar objectives completed in Australia. The questionnaire had 51 questions cutting across 7 sections that investigated the assessment tools and interventions and explored current practice amongst physiotherapists treating patients following abdominal surgery in UAE hospitals. Results A survey of 42 post-UAS physiotherapy practitioners across the UAE was conducted with a 42% response rate and 57.5% completion rate. The mean age of physiotherapists who were working in the UAE is 35 years, most of whom have more than five years of general ward experience. Most patients were not seen on day zero (day of surgery). Respondents in the UAE are almost universally preferred prescribing deep breathing exercises, incentive spirometry (IS), mobility from the bedside, and education as their primary intervention either “often” or “always” in the consecutive days post-UAS. Spo2, visual analog scale, respiratory rate and fatigue are used as key outcome measures. Conclusion Research work on physiotherapy postoperatively has shown demonstrated prominence of mobilization but is not yet reflected in current practice among physiotherapists caring for post-UAS cohorts in the UAE. The vast difference in the choice of screening tools preferred by physiotherapists in diagnosing high-risk patients postoperatively reflects a lack of corroborating evidence available to physiotherapists.
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- Fatima Zaid Aldhuhoori
- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, USA
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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