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Bourazani M, Asimakopoulou E, Magklari C, Fyrfiris N, Tsirikas I, Diakoumis G, Kelesi M, Fasoi G, Kormas T, Lefaki G. Developing an enhanced recovery after surgery program for oncology patients who undergo hip or knee reconstruction surgery. World J Orthop 2021; 12:346-359. [PMID: 34189073 PMCID: PMC8223725 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i6.346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are applied in orthopedic surgery and are intended to reduce perioperative stress by implementing combined evidence-based practices with the cooperation of various health professionals as an interdisciplinary team. ERAS pathways include pre-operative patient counselling, regional anesthesia and analgesia techniques, post-operative pain management, early mobilization and early feeding. Studies have shown improvement in the recovery of patients who followed an ERAS program after hip or knee arthroplasty, compared with those who followed a traditional care approach. ERAS protocols reduce post-operative stress, contribute to rapid recovery, shorten length of stay (LOS) without increasing the complications or readmissions, improve patient satisfaction and decrease the hospital costs. We suggest that the ERAS pathway could reduce the LOS in hospital for patients undergoing total hip replacement or total knee replacement. These programs require good organization and handling by the multidisciplinary team. ERAS programs increase patient's satisfaction due to their active participation which they experience as personalized treatment. The aim of the study was to develop an ERAS protocol for oncology patients who undergo bone reconstruction surgeries using massive endoprosthesis, with a view to improving the surgical outcomes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maria Bourazani
- Department of Anesthesiology, “Saint-Savvas” Anticancer Hospital of Athens, Athens 11522, Attica, Greece
- Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens 12243, Attica, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, “Saint-Savvas” Anticancer Hospital of Athens, Athens 11522, Attica, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, “Saint-Savvas” Anticancer Hospital of Athens, Athens 11522, Attica, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, “Saint-Savvas” Anticancer Hospital of Athens, Athens 11522, Attica, Greece
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- Orthopedic Clinic, “Saint-Savvas” Anticancer Hospital of Athens, Athens 11522, Attica, Greece
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- Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens 12243, Attica, Greece
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- Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens 12243, Attica, Greece
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- Orthopedic Clinic, “Saint-Savvas” Anticancer Hospital of Athens, Athens 11522, Attica, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, “Saint-Savvas” Anticancer Hospital of Athens, Athens 11522, Attica, Greece
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Small C, Laycock H. Acute postoperative pain management. Br J Surg 2020; 107:e70-e80. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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AbstractBackgroundAcute postoperative pain is common. Nearly 20 per cent of patients experience severe pain in the first 24 h after surgery, a figure that has remained largely unchanged in the past 30 years. This review aims to present key considerations for postoperative pain management.MethodsA narrative review of postoperative pain strategies was undertaken. Searches of the Cochrane Library, PubMed and Google Scholar databases were performed using the terms postoperative care, psychological factor, pain management, acute pain service, analgesia, acute pain and pain assessment.ResultsInformation on service provision, preoperative planning, pain assessment, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies relevant to acute postoperative pain management in adults is presented, with a focus on enhanced recovery after surgery pathways.ConclusionAdequate perioperative pain management is integral to patient care and outcomes. Each of the biological, psychological and social dimensions of the pain experience should be considered and understood in order to provide optimum pain management in the postoperative setting.
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- C Small
- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Department of Anaesthetics, Pain Medicine and Intensive Care, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Tamboli M, Leng JC, Hunter OO, Kou A, Mudumbai SC, Memtsoudis SG, Walters TL, Lochbaum GM, Mariano ER. Five-year follow-up to assess long-term sustainability of changing clinical practice regarding anesthesia and regional analgesia for lower extremity arthroplasty. Korean J Anesthesiol 2019; 73:401-407. [PMID: 31865661 PMCID: PMC7533175 DOI: 10.4097/kja.19400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Long-term and sustainable clinical practice changes in anesthesia procedures have not previously been reported. Therefore, we performed a 5-year audit following implementation of a clinical pathway change favoring spinal anesthesia for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We similarly evaluated a parallel cohort of patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA), who did not undergo a clinical pathway change, and studied utilization rates of continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB). Methods We identified all primary unilateral TKA and THA cases completed from January 2013 through December 2018, thereby including clinical pathway change data from one-year pre-implementation to 5-years post-implementation. Our primary outcome was the overall application rate of spinal anesthesia. Secondary outcomes included CPNB utilization rate, 30-day postoperative complications, and resource utilization variables such as hospital readmission, emergency department visits, and blood transfusions. Results The sample included 1,859 cases, consisting of 1,250 TKAs and 609 THAs. During the initial year post-implementation, 174/221 (78.7%) TKAs received spinal anesthesia compared to 23/186 (12.4%) cases the year before implementation (P < 0.001). During the following 4-year period, 647/843 (77.2%) TKAs received spinal anesthesia (P = 0.532 vs. year 1). The number of THA cases receiving spinal anesthesia the year after implementation was 78/124 (62.9%), compared to 48/116 (41.4%) pre-implementation (P = 0.001); however, the rate decreased over the following 4-year period to 193/369 (52.3%) (P = 0.040 vs. year 1). CPNB use was high in both TKA and THA patient groups, and there were no differences in 30-day postoperative complications, hospital readmission, emergency department visits, or blood transfusions between patients who underwent spinal and general anesthesia in both TKA and THA groups. Conclusions A clinical pathway change promoting spinal anesthesia for TKA can be effectively implemented and sustained over a 5-year period.
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- Mallika Tamboli
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Departments of Anesthesiology and Public Health, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.,Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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