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Lai YH, Latmore M, Joo SS, Hong J. Regional anesthesia for the geriatric patient: a narrative review and update on hip fracture repair. Int Anesthesiol Clin 2024; 62:79-85. [PMID: 37955145 DOI: 10.1097/aia.0000000000000422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Yan H Lai
- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine, Mount Sinai West and Morningside Hospitals, Icahn School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine, Mount Sinai West and Morningside Hospitals, Icahn School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine, Mount Sinai West and Morningside Hospitals, Icahn School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine, Mount Sinai West and Morningside Hospitals, Icahn School of Medicine, New York, NY
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Et T, Korkusuz M. Comparison of the pericapsular nerve group block with the intra-articular and quadratus lumborum blocks in primary total hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial. Korean J Anesthesiol 2023; 76:575-585. [PMID: 37013389 PMCID: PMC10718628 DOI: 10.4097/kja.23064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block, quadratus lumborum block (QLB), and intra-articular (IA) local anesthetic injection have been shown to provide effective analgesia in total hip arthroplasty (THA). This randomized study aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy, motor protection, and quality of recovery associated with the PENG block, QLB, and IA injection. METHODS Eighty-nine patients who underwent a unilateral primary THA under spinal anesthesia were randomly assigned to the PENG (n=30), QLB (n=30), or IA (n=29) group. The primary outcome was the numerical rating scale (NRS) score over the first 48 h postoperatively. The secondary outcomes were postoperative opioid consumption, quadriceps and adductor muscle strength, and quality of recovery (QoR-40). RESULTS The dynamic (with movement) NRS scores at 3 and 6 h postoperatively were significantly lower in the PENG and QLB groups compared to the IA group (P = 0.002 and P < 0.001, respectively). The time to first opioid analgesia requirement was longer in the PENG and QLB groups than in the IA group (P = 0.009 and P = 0.016, respectively). A provided better preservation was found in the the PENG group than in the QLB group in terms of quadriceps muscle strength at 3 h postoperatively (P = 0.007) and time to mobilization (P = 0.003). No significant differences in the QoR-40 scores were seen. CONCLUSIONS The PENG and QLB groups showed similar analgesic effects and both showed more effective analgesia 6 h postoperatively than the IA group. All the groups showed similar postoperative quality of recovery.
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- Tayfun Et
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University Faculty of Medicine, Karaman, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University Faculty of Medicine, Karaman, Turkey
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Usamah U, Sumartono C, Fitriati M, Wirabuana B, Tjokroprawiro BA. Comparative analysis of lumbar quadratus lumborum block and epidural block for analgesia in uterine surgery at Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya. J Med Life 2023; 16:1707-1713. [PMID: 38406774 PMCID: PMC10893563 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2023-0196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Over 80% of surgical patients experience postoperative pain, which, if inadequately managed, can lead to complications, prolonged rehabilitation, chronic pain, and decreased quality of life. Epidural block and quadratus lumborum block are techniques commonly used for postoperative pain management. This comparative analytic study aimed to analyze the differences in the analgesic effects of quadratus lumborum block and epidural block in uterine surgery at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital. The outcomes assessed were the numerical rating score (NRS) as a pain score and the administration of opioids as an adjuvant analgesic. Statistical analysis employed the Mann-Whitney test and Chi-square test. The study included 32 patients who underwent uterine surgery at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Among the patients, 90.6% experienced mild pain, and 9.4% experienced moderate pain. Epidural blocks were performed in 50% of the patients, while quadratus lumborum blocks were performed in the other 50%. Additionally, 9.4% of the patients received opioids as adjuvant analgesics. The Mann-Whitney test revealed no significant difference in NRS between the epidural block and quadratus lumborum block groups (p-value>0.05). However, the Chi-square test indicated a significant difference in NRS between patients who received additional opioids as adjuvant analgesics and those who did not (p-value<0.00). There was no significant difference in NRS between patients who underwent epidural block and quadratus lumborum block as analgesic techniques.
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- Usamah Usamah
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo Regional General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo Regional General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo Regional General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo Regional General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
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Torres Cantó L, Felisberto R, Economou A, Flaherty D, Moreno Aguado B, Tayari H. Ultrasound-Guided Dorsolateral Approach for Quadratus Lumborum Block in Rabbits ( Oryctolagus cuniculus): A Prospective, Randomized, Blinded, Cadaveric Study Comparing Four Different Injectate Volumes. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2559. [PMID: 37627351 PMCID: PMC10451817 DOI: 10.3390/ani13162559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Ultrasound-guided (US-guided) loco-regional anesthesia can provide significant analgesia and anesthetic-sparing effects when used in rabbits. The aims of this study were to investigate the thoraco-lumbar anatomy of the rabbits, particularly the quadratus lumborum (QL) muscle, to design an appropriate US-guided quadratus lumborum block (QLB) specific for rabbits, and to define the most adequate volume of injectate required to consistently cover the ventral branches of T11 to L3 without affecting the pelvic limb innervation (L4, L5 and L6). Sixteen adult rabbit cadavers were included in the study. After randomization, four different volumes of injectate (0.1 mL/kg, 0.2 mL/kg, 0.3 mL/kg and 0.4 mL/kg) were tested, with these volumes additionally randomized to two sites of injection (right or left QL fascia). An ultrasound-guided QLB was performed with a solution of lidocaine, iodinated contrast and tissue dye (in a proportion of 3:1:1 volume, respectively), with subsequent computed tomography (CT) and anatomical dissection, to evaluate the spread of the injectate. In all but one case, the US-guided QLB performed with a dorsolateral approach using 0.3 mL/kg was adequate, while a dose of 0.4 mL/kg consistently reached the targeted nerves but also extended to L4 and caudally. This may suggest that an injectate volume of 0.3 mL/kg may be the most appropriate to produce adequate spread while not affecting pelvic limb innervation.
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- Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, Forest Corner Farm, Hangersley, Ringwood BH24 3JW, UK; (L.T.C.); (R.F.); (A.E.); (D.F.); (B.M.A.)
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Marchina-Gonçalves A, Laredo FG, Gil F, Soler M, Agut A, Redondo JI, Belda E. An Ultrasound-Guided Latero-Ventral Approach to Perform the Quadratus Lumborum Block in Dog Cadavers. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2214. [PMID: 37444012 DOI: 10.3390/ani13132214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The QL block is a high-level locoregional anesthesia technique, which aims to provide analgesia to the abdomen. Several approaches of the QL block have been studied to find out which one allows a greater distribution of the injectate. The aim of this study is to compare the traditional interfascial QL block (IQL) with a new latero-ventral approach (LVQL). We hypothesize that this new approach could be safer and easier to perform, since the injectate is administered more superficially and further away from vital structures. Our second objective is to assess whether a higher volume of injectate (0.6 mL/kg) could reach the ventral branches of the last thoracic nerves, leading to a blockade of the cranial abdomen. Six thawed canine cadavers (12 hemiabdomens) were used for this purpose. Both approaches were performed in all cadavers. A combination of methylene blue/iopromide was administered to each hemiabdomen, randomly assigned to the LVQL or IQL. No differences were found regarding the ease of perform the LVQL with respect to IQL. The results show that both techniques reached the ventral branches from L1 to L3, although only the IQL consistently stained the sympathetic trunk (5/6 IQL vs. 1/6 LVQL). The use of a higher volume did not enhance a more cranial distribution of the injectate.
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- André Marchina-Gonçalves
- Escuela Internacional de Doctorado, Programa en Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Departamento de Anatomía y Anatomía Patológica Comparada, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Departamento Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, 46115 Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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Balakrishnan A, Chhabra A, Kumar A, Talawar P, Bhoi D, Garg H. Comparison of continuous transmuscular quadratus lumborum block and continuous psoas compartment block for posterior total hip arthroplasty: A randomised controlled trial. Indian J Anaesth 2023; 67:530-536. [PMID: 37476434 PMCID: PMC10355350 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_863_22] [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: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Analgesia for hip surgery involves cutaneous anaesthesia at the site of the skin incision and the anterior hip capsule. This study aimed to compare continuous ultrasound (US)-guided transmuscular quadratus lumborum block (TQLB) with psoas compartment block (PCB) for analgesia in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) under general anaesthesia (GA). Methods This randomised, observer-blinded trial included 18-70-year-old American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I-III patients undergoing THA under GA with either US-guided continuous TQLB or PCB. Primary objectives included a visual analogue scale (VAS; 0-100 mm) at rest and mobilisation at 6 h postoperatively (analysed by intention to treat and per protocol) using a non-inferiority margin of 20 mm. Secondary objectives included VAS at other time points, 24-h fentanyl consumption (analysed using the Wilcoxon rank-sum test), sensory dermatomes anaesthetised, motor weakness 30 min after block, and haemodynamic response to skin incision (analysed using the Chi-squared or Fisher's exact test). A P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results VAS (0-100 mm) score at 6 h on rest was 25.34 ± 14.25 and 27.3 ± 9.6, mean difference (MD) was 1.9 [-3.3, 7.1] and at movement was 35.1 ± 23.0 and 38.6 ± 17.0, MD was 3.5 [-5.2, 12.2], in the PCB (n = 29) and QLB (n = 30) groups, respectively (i.e. less than the non-inferiority margin). However, VAS (rest) at 1, 12, and 24 h postoperatively and median (IQR) 24-h fentanyl consumption was significantly higher in the QLB group (1212.5 [300-2345] μg] when compared to the PCB group (635 [100-1645] μg; P = 0.0004). Conclusion Though statistically, continuous QLB was non-inferior to continuous PCB for pain at rest and mobilisation at 6-hours postoperatively, a higher 24-hour perioperative fentanyl consumption and VAS show that QLB was clinically inferior to PCB.
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- Arjun Balakrishnan
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, New Delhi, India
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Clinical Assessment of Introducing Locoregional Anaesthesia Techniques as Part as the Intraoperative Analgesia Management for Canine Ovariohysterectomy in a Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12151939. [PMID: 35953928 PMCID: PMC9367294 DOI: 10.3390/ani12151939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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This study compared four methods to provide intraoperative analgesia during canine ovariohysterectomy in a veterinary teaching hospital. A retrospective study was designed to assess the nociceptive response, cardiorespiratory stability, quality of recovery and complications of four analgesic protocols: epidural analgesia (EPIDURAL group), Quadratus Lumborum block (QLB group), Transversus Abdominis Plane block (TAP group), and just systemic analgesia (GENERAL group). Undergraduate students carried out all the loco-regional techniques under the direct supervision of a qualified anaesthetist. A total of 120 cases met the inclusion criteria and were included in the study and were distributed as follows: 22, 27, 32 and 39 cases with EPIDURAL, GENERAL, QLB and TAP groups, respectively. Data were analysed with statistical software R using different statistical methods. Significant differences among groups were defined as p < 0.05. Based on our results, all the groups needed the same number of rescue analgesia during the intra-operative period. The use of loco-regional techniques anticipated a better quality of recovery compared with the general group. The EPIDURAL group showed a statistically lower expired fraction of sevoflurane. No differences were found regarding complications. In conclusion, these four analgesic methods are suitable and safe to be performed for canine ovariohysterectomy, although loco-regional techniques might have some advantages.
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Priyadarshini K, Behera BK, Tripathy BB, Misra S. Ultrasound-guided transverse abdominis plane block, ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve block, and quadratus lumborum block for elective open inguinal hernia repair in children: a randomized controlled trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2022; 47:217-221. [PMID: 35039439 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2021-103201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Ultrasound-guided ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric (II/IH) nerve blocks and transverse abdominis plane (TAP) blocks are widely used for postoperative analgesia in children undergoing inguinal hernia repair (IHR). Quadratus lumborum block (QLB) provides analgesia for both upper and lower abdominal surgery. Very few randomized controlled trials in children have assessed the efficacy of QLB in IHR. Thus, this study was designed to find the comparative effectiveness of QLB versus TAP and II/IH blocks in children undergoing open IHR. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty children scheduled for open IHR were randomly allocated in groups of 20 to receive either ultrasound-guided TAP block with 0.4 mL/kg of 0.25% ropivacaine, II/IH nerve block with 0.2 mL/kg of 0.25% ropivacaine, or QLB with 0.4 mL/kg of 0.25% ropivacaine. Anesthesia was standardized for all patients, and an experienced anesthesiologist performed the blocks after anesthesia induction. PRIMARY OUTCOME Time to first analgesia. SECONDARY OUTCOMES Postoperative pain scores, intraoperative and postoperative opioid consumption, cumulative paracetamol usage, block performance time, and block-related complications. RESULTS The median time to first analgesia was 360 (120), 480 (240), and 720 (240) min in the TAP block, II/IH block, and QLB groups, respectively; and was significantly longer in the QLB versus TAP (p<0.001) and II/IH (p<0.001) groups. The time to first analgesia was not significantly different between the TAP and II/IH groups (p=0.596). The mean postoperative tramadol consumption was 11 (12.7), 4 (7.16), and 3 (8) mg in the TAP, II/IH, and QLB groups, respectively (p=0.023); and it was lowest in the QLB group. No significant differences were found between the groups for other secondary outcomes. CONCLUSIONS QLB provides a prolonged period of analgesia and leads to decreased opioid consumption compared with TAP blocks and II/IH nerve blocks in children undergoing open IHR. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER CTRI/2019/09/021377.
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- Anesthesiology, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Viscasillas J, Terrado J, Marti-Scharfhausen R, Castiñeiras D, Esteve V, Clancy N, Redondo JI. A Modified Approach for the Ultrasound-Guided Quadratus Lumborum Block in Dogs: A Cadaveric Study. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11102945. [PMID: 34679966 PMCID: PMC8532639 DOI: 10.3390/ani11102945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Simple Summary This study describes a modified approach for the ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block in dogs. Previous studies carried out in canine cadavers describe the needle insertion following a ventro-lateral to dorso-medial approach. Our modified technique follows a dorso-lateral to ventro-medial direction. We aimed to have the same success with this approach as previous studies in dogs but to minimise the potential complications. After performing the modified technique bilaterally in nine canine cadavers and administering contrast, we assessed the contrast distribution with computed tomography (CT) and dissection. Potential complications were also assessed. Our dissection results showed similar distribution to previous studies, although CT results showed a more caudal contrast spreading. No contrast was found in the abdomen or epidural space. This study shows that our modified approach is safe and has at least the same distribution as the previous studies published in dogs. Abstract Ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block (QLB) is a locoregional technique described in canine cadavers. The aim of this study was to assess a modified approach to QLB to minimise potential complications such as abdominal organ puncture. Nine canine cadavers were included and were positioned in lateral recumbency. An ultrasound-guided QLB was performed on each side. The probe was placed in the transverse position over the lumbar muscles just caudal to the last rib, and a needle was advanced in-plane from a dorso-lateral to a ventro-medial. A volume of 0.2 mL kg−1 of a mixture of iomeprol and methylene blue was injected. Computed tomography (CT) and dissection were performed to evaluate the spreading. Success was defined as staining of the nerve with a length of more than 0.6 cm. Potential complications such as intra-abdominal, epidural, or intravascular spreading of the mixture were also assessed. The CT images showed a T13 to L7 vertebra distribution, with a median of 5 (3–6). Dissection showed staining of the nerves from T13 to L4, with a median of 3 (2–5). No complications were found. This modified approach to QLB is safe and shows similar results to the previous studies in canine carcass.
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- Jaime Viscasillas
- Departamento Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, 46115 Valencia, Spain; (J.T.); (R.M.-S.); (V.E.); (J.I.R.)
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- Departamento Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, 46115 Valencia, Spain; (J.T.); (R.M.-S.); (V.E.); (J.I.R.)
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- Departamento Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, 46115 Valencia, Spain; (J.T.); (R.M.-S.); (V.E.); (J.I.R.)
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- Willows Veterinary Centre & Referral Service, Highlands Rd, Shirley, Solihull B90 4NH, UK;
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- Departamento Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, 46115 Valencia, Spain; (J.T.); (R.M.-S.); (V.E.); (J.I.R.)
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- The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield AL9 7TA, UK;
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- Departamento Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, 46115 Valencia, Spain; (J.T.); (R.M.-S.); (V.E.); (J.I.R.)
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Regional Anesthesia for Total Hip Arthroplasty: Essential Anatomy, Techniques, and Current Literature Review. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-021-00487-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Quadratus Lumborum Block Reduces Postoperative Opioid Consumption and Decreases Persistent Postoperative Pain Severity in Patients Undergoing Both Open and Laparoscopic Nephrectomies-A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10163590. [PMID: 34441884 PMCID: PMC8396843 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10163590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background: New regional techniques can improve pain management after nephrectomy. Methods: This study was a randomized controlled trial conducted at two teaching hospitals. Patients undergoing elective open and laparoscopic nephrectomy were eligible to participate in the trial. A total of 100 patients were divided into a quadratus lumborum block (QLB) group (50 patients) and a control (CON) group (50 patients). At the end of surgery, but while still under general anesthesia, unilateral QLB with ropivacaine was performed on the side of nephrectomy for patients in the QLB group. The main measured outcome of this study was oxycodone consumption via a patient-controlled anesthesia (PCA) pump during the first 24 h following surgery; other measured outcomes included postoperative pain intensity assessment, patient satisfaction with pain management, and persistent pain evaluation. Results: Patients undergoing QLB needed less oxycodone than those in the CON group (34.5 mg (interquartile range 23 to 40 mg) vs. 47.5 mg (35–50 mg); p < 0.001). No difference between the groups was seen in postoperative pain intensity measured on the visual analog scale, except for the evaluation at hour 2, which was in favor of the QLB group (p = 0.03). Patients who received QLB were more satisfied with postoperative pain management than the CON group. Persistent postoperative pain was assessed with the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI) at months 1, 3, and 6, and was found to be significantly lower in the QLB group at each evaluation (p < 0.001). We also analyzed the impact of the surgery type on persistent pain severity, which was significantly lower after laparoscopic procedures than open procedures at months 1, 3, and 6. Conclusions: QLB reduces oxycodone consumption in patients undergoing open and laparoscopic nephrectomy and decreases persistent pain severity months after hospital discharge.
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Prabha R, Raman R. Quadratus lumborum block for patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A randomized controlled study. Anesth Essays Res 2021; 15:174-178. [PMID: 35281368 PMCID: PMC8916135 DOI: 10.4103/aer.aer_92_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 07/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background: Recent studies have supported the use of quadratus lumborum block (QLB) for postoperative analgesia for patients undergoing renal surgery. Aims: The aim was to study the efficacy of posterior QLB for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Settings and Design: This trial was a hospital-based, randomized, double-blind, controlled, prospective study. Materials and Methods: Forty patients aged from 18 to 60 years, belonging to the American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I–III and scheduled for unilateral PCNL under spinal anesthesia were administered ultrasound-guided posterior QLB with 30 ml of either 0.2% ropivacaine (Group Q) or normal saline (Group C) after the subarachnoid block. Duration of analgesia was the primary outcome variable. Statistical Analysis Used: Data were compiled in Microsoft Excel, and analyses were performed in SPSS (version 24.0.0.0; IBM, Armonk, New York, USA). Unpaired t-test, Mann–Whitney U test, and Fisher's exact test were used for the comparison of continuous, ordinal, and categorical data, respectively. Results: Duration of analgesia was significantly longer in Group Q (1167.10 ± 89.74 vs. 290.25 ± 47.38 min), as compared to Group C. Except at the end of the surgery, visual analog scale at rest and on movement was significantly lower till 20th h in Group Q. Patient satisfaction was better, and analgesic consumption was lower in Group Q. Side effects were similar in both groups. Conclusions: QLB provides good quality, and prolonged duration of postoperative analgesia compared to placebo for PCNL, but more large-scale studies are needed to recommend it for routine use.
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Kukreja P, Schuster B, Northern T, Sipe S, Naranje S, Kalagara H. Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block in Combination With the Quadratus Lumborum Block Analgesia for Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Case Series. Cureus 2020; 12:e12233. [PMID: 33500856 PMCID: PMC7819427 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.12233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Orthopedic procedures involving the hip have remained challenging for regional anesthesia given the complex innervation, painful nature contributing to difficulty positioning, and a desire to maintain mobility to hasten postoperative recovery. The revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) poses a greater challenge for an effective regional analgesia due to complex surgical approach, scarring from previous surgery and limited patient mobility. The quadratus lumborum (QL) block has demonstrated to provide effective analgesia for primary hip surgery in recent studies. The pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block has also shown to provide analgesia in patients with hip fractures. There is no standard of care regional anesthesia technique for hip surgeries, and the regional practice varies widely among anesthesia providers. This retrospective case series studied the effect of combining the QL with PENG block on the revision THA analgesia.
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- Promil Kukreja
- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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Singh N, Rao PB, Elayat A. Ultrasound-guided anterior and posterior quadratus lumborum block for analgesia after laparoscopic hysterectomy. Pain Manag 2020; 11:5-8. [PMID: 33073711 DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2020-0008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: Laparoscopic procedures are now preferred over open surgeries, and total laparoscopic hysterectomy is becoming increasingly popular. Quadratus lumborum (QL) block is an evolving technique for abdominal surgeries that blocks T5-L1 nerve branches. Methods: We used a combination of anterior and posterior QL block given bilaterally in two patients and evaluated perioperative opioid consumption, postoperative pain score and patient satisfaction. Results: There was reduced perioperative opioid consumption along with postoperative visual analog scale for pain over the first 24 h. Both patients appreciated the level and standard of pain relief. Conclusion: QL block is promising as a part of multimodal analgesia for laparoscopic abdominal surgeries. Further studies are needed to determine the best possible combination of different approaches to QL block.
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- Neha Singh
- Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar 751019, Odisha, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar 751019, Odisha, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar 751019, Odisha, India
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Review of Current Practices of Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Hip Fracture and Surgery. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-020-00393-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Purpose of Review
This article aims to describe the anatomical and technical aspects of various regional techniques used for fracture hip and hip surgery. We reviewed the commonly used nerve blocks, interfascial plane blocks and current evidence of their utility in hip fracture patients.
Recent Findings
Fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) and femoral nerve block (FNB) are the most commonly used nerve blocks for providing pain relief for hip fracture patients. Supra-inguinal FICB has more consistent spread to all nerves and can enable better pain control. Both the FICB and FNB have shown analgesic efficacy with reduced pain scores, opioid sparing effect, and they enable better patient positioning for spinal in the operating room. These nerve blocks in the elderly patients can also have beneficial effects on delirium, reduced hospital length of stay, and decreased incidence of pneumonia. Some of the novel interfascial plane blocks like PEricapsular Nerve Group (PENG) blocks are now being explored to provide pain relief for fracture hip.
Summary
Hip fracture in the elderly has associated morbidity and mortality. Early surgical intervention has shown to reduce morbidity and mortality. Pain management in this elderly population poses a unique challenge and complementing with regional anesthesia for analgesia has shown numerous benefits.
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Arumugam S, Contino V, Kolli S. Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST) – a Review and Update. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-020-00381-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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