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Lobo C, Tufegdzic B. Postoperative pain management after thoracic transplantations. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2024; 37:493-503. [PMID: 39087400 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Heart and lung transplantation evolution marked significant milestones. Pioneering efforts of Dr Christiaan Barnard with the first successful heart transplant in 1967, followed by advancements in heart-lung and single-lung transplants by Drs Bruce Reitz, Norman Shumway, and Joel Cooper laid the groundwork for contemporary organ transplantation, offering hope for patients with end-stage heart and pulmonary diseases. RECENT FINDINGS Pretransplant opioid use in heart transplant recipients is linked to higher mortality and opioid dependence posttransplant. Effective pain control is crucial to reduce opioid-related adverse effects and enhance recovery. However, research on specific pain management protocols for heart transplant recipients is limited. In lung transplantation effective pain management is crucial. Studies emphasize the benefits of multimodal strategies, including thoracic epidural analgesia and thoracic paravertebral blocks, to enhance recovery and reduce opioid use. Perioperative pain control challenges in lung transplantation are unique and necessitate careful consideration to prevent complications and improve outcomes. SUMMARY This review emphasizes the importance of tailored pain management in heart and lung transplant recipients. It advocates for extended follow-up and alternative analgesics to minimize opioid dependency and enhance quality of life. Further high-quality research is needed to optimize postoperative analgesia and improve patient outcomes.
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MESH Headings
- Humans
- Pain, Postoperative/diagnosis
- Pain, Postoperative/etiology
- Pain, Postoperative/drug therapy
- Pain, Postoperative/prevention & control
- Pain, Postoperative/therapy
- Pain Management/methods
- Lung Transplantation/adverse effects
- Heart Transplantation/adverse effects
- Analgesics, Opioid/adverse effects
- Analgesics, Opioid/therapeutic use
- Analgesics, Opioid/administration & dosage
- Analgesia, Epidural/adverse effects
- Analgesia, Epidural/methods
- Opioid-Related Disorders/prevention & control
- Opioid-Related Disorders/etiology
- Nerve Block/methods
- Nerve Block/adverse effects
- Quality of Life
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- Clara Lobo
- Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Salenger R, Ad N, Grant MC, Bakaeen F, Balkhy HH, Mick SL, Sardari Nia P, Kempfert J, Bonaros N, Bapat V, Wyler von Ballmoos MC, Gerdisch M, Johnston DR, Engelman DT. Maximizing Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery With Enhanced Recovery (ERAS). INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2024:15569845241264565. [PMID: 39205530 DOI: 10.1177/15569845241264565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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We convened a group of cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and anesthesiologists with extensive experience in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) and perioperative care to identify the essential elements of a MICS program and the relationship with Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). The MICS incision should minimize tissue invasion without compromising surgical goals. MICS also requires safe management of hemodynamics and preservation of cardiac function, which we have termed myocardial management. Finally, comprehensive perioperative care through an ERAS program should be provided to allow patients to achieve optimal recovery. Therefore, we propose that MICS requires 3 elements: (1) a less invasive surgical incision (non-full sternotomy), (2) optimized myocardial management, and (3) ERAS. We contend that the full benefit of MICS can be achieved only by also utilizing an ERAS platform.
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- Rawn Salenger
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA
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- Section of Cardiac Surgery, University of Chicago Medicine, IL, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medicine, NY, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart and Vascular Centre Maastricht University Medical Centre, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, German Heart Center Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Abbott Northwestern Hospital Allina Health, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Franciscan Health Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Heart and Vascular Program, Baystate Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA, USA
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Delijani D, Kim H, Huang X, Pena J, Hartman A, Yu PJ. Predictors of Postoperative Morphine Milligram Equivalents in Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024:S1053-0770(24)00547-0. [PMID: 39261209 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.08.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Given both the short- and long-term deleterious effects of opioids, there has been an increased focused on reducing the use of postoperative opioid analgesia. As patients undergoing cardiac surgery often require high levels opioids postoperatively, understanding risk factors for increased postoperative opioid use may be helpful for the development of patient-specific opioid-sparing pain regimens for this patient population. DESIGN A retrospective analysis of data from our electronic medical records and the Society of Thoracic Surgeon's database. SETTING A single-institution study at an academic medical center. PARTICIPANTS All patients undergoing open adult cardiac surgery were included. Exclusion criteria were patients with continuous intravenous narcotic drips and operative mortality. INTERVENTIONS As this was a retrospective study, no interventions were conducted on the participants. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Data for patient postoperative opioid requirements were extracted from the electronic medical record. Total opioid use on postoperative days 0 to 3 was converted to morphine milligram equivalent (MME) via standard conversion factors. The study cohort comprised 1604 patients, including 456 females and 1066 coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) recipients. MME was 31.0% greater in patients undergoing CABG (p < 0.001), 76.3% greater in patients with liver disease (p = 0.005), and 48.8% greater in patients with patient-controlled analgesia (p <0.001) during postoperative days 0 to 3. Younger age (p < 0.001) and higher body mass index (BMI) (p < 0.001) also were associated with increased MME prescription. CONCLUSIONS CABG, liver disease, patient-controlled analgesia, younger age, and higher BMI are associated with increased narcotic use after cardiac surgery. Implementation of more aggressive perioperative multimodal opioid-sparing regimens should be considered for these patient groups.
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- David Delijani
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY
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- Biostatistics Unit, Office of Academic Affairs, Northwell Health, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesia, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY.
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Abourezk AR, Abdelbaser I, Badran A, Abdelfattah M. Ultrasound-guided mid point-transverse process to pleura block versus thoracic paravertebral block in pediatric open-heart surgery: A randomized controlled non-inferiority study. J Clin Anesth 2024; 97:111507. [PMID: 38852396 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2024.111507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE The mid point-transverse process to pleura block (MTPB) is a new variant of thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB). This study aimed to compare TPVB and MTPB with respect to intraoperative attenuation of the hemodynamic stress response to surgery and postoperative analgesia in pediatric open heart surgery with midline sternotomy. DESIGN A single-center, randomized, controlled, double-blind, non-inferiority study. SETTING Tertiary care children's university hospital. PATIENTS We recruited 83 children aged 2-12 years of both sexes with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status class II who were scheduled for elective open cardiac surgeries with midline sternotomy for the repair of simple noncyanotic congenital heart defects. INTERVENTIONS Eligible participants were randomized into either the TPVB or MTPB groups at a ratio of 1:1. In the TPVB group, patients were bilaterally injected with 0.4 ml/kg of 0.25% bupivacaine in the paravertebral space at T4 and T5. In the MTPB group, patients were bilaterally injected with 0.4 ml/kg of 0.25% bupivacaine mid-transverse process and pleura just posterior to superior costotransverse ligament at the level of T4 and T5. MEASUREMENTS The primary outcome was the hemodynamic responses to sternotomy incision, including heart rate (HR) and invasive mean arterial pressure (MAP), recorded before and after the induction of anesthesia, after skin incision, after sternotomy, 15 min after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), and after the closure of the sternum. The secondary outcomes were time needed to perform the bilateral block, intraoperative fentanyl consumption, postoperative fentanyl consumption, modified objective pain score (MOPS) measured at 1, 2, 6, 12, 18, and 24 h after extubation, extubation time, intensive care unit (ICU) discharge time, and the incidence of non-surgical complications (postoperative pruritus, postoperative vomiting, pneumothorax, hematoma or local anesthetic toxicity). MAIN RESULTS There were no significant differences in HR and MAP in the TPVB group compared with the MTPB group at the following time points: baseline, after induction, after skin incision, after sternotomy, 15 min after CPB, and after sternal closure. Intergroup comparisons of HR and MAP did not reveal significant differences between the groups. The median (IQR) time needed to perform bilateral MTPB (7[6-8] min) was significantly (p < 0.001) shorter than that of TPVB (12[10-13] min). Intraoperative fentanyl consumption and fentanyl consumption in the first postoperative 24 h after extubation were similar in the TPVB and MTPB groups (4[2-4] vs 4[2-4] and 4.66 ± 0.649 vs 4.88 ± 1.082 μg/kg), respectively. Extubation time and ICU discharge time were comparable in the TPVB and MTPB groups (2[1-3] vs 2[1-3] h and 21.2 ± 2.5 vs 20.8 ± 2.6 h), respectively. Measurements of MOPS pain scores at 1, 2, 6, 12, 18, and 24 h after extubation were similar in both groups. The incidence of nonsurgical complications was similar in both groups. CONCLUSIONS MTPB is non-inferior to TPVB in attenuating the intraoperative hemodynamic stress response to noxious surgical stimuli and in reducing perioperative opioid consumption, extubation time, and ICU discharge time. Moreover, MTPB is technically easier than TPVB and requires less time to perform. Clinical trial registration number The clinical trial registration was prospectively performed at the Pan African Clinical Trials Registry (PACTR202204901612169, approval date 01/04/2022, URL https://pactr.samrc.ac.za/TrialDisplay.aspx?TrialID=22602).
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- Ahmed Refaat Abourezk
- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt..
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Engin M, Aydın U, AS AK, Ata Y, Yavuz Ş. Cryoablation Catheter Used in the Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation May Treat Chest Tube Pain: Engin Technique. Braz J Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 39:e20230354. [PMID: 38748605 PMCID: PMC11093227 DOI: 10.21470/1678-9741-2023-0354] [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: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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Postoperative pain after cardiac surgery plays an important role in the patient's recovery process. In particular, pain at the chest tube site can negatively affect the comfort and recovery of these patients. Effective pain control minimizes the risk of many complications. Oral and intravenous analgesics, epidural anesthesia, paravertebral block, and intercostal nerve blockade are used in chest tube pain control. We routinely use the surgical cryoablation method in the presence of atrial fibrillation in the preoperative period of cardiac surgery in our clinic. Here we aimed to describe our method of using the cryoablation catheter for intercostal nerve blockade.
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- Mesut Engin
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Health
Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Health
Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Health
Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Health
Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Health
Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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Yang H, Kong L, Lan W, Yuan C, Huang Q, Tang Y. Risk factors and clinical prediction models for prolonged mechanical ventilation after heart valve surgery. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2024; 24:250. [PMID: 38745119 PMCID: PMC11092048 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-024-03923-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) is a common complication following cardiac surgery linked to unfavorable patient prognosis and increased mortality. This study aimed to search for the factors associated with the occurrence of PMV after valve surgery and to develop a risk prediction model. METHODS The patient cohort was divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of PMV post-surgery. Comprehensive preoperative and intraoperative clinical data were collected. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were employed to identify risk factors contributing to the incidence of PMV. Based on the logistic regression results, a clinical nomogram was developed. RESULTS The study included 550 patients who underwent valve surgery, among whom 62 (11.27%) developed PMV. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that age (odds ratio [OR] = 1.082, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.042-1.125; P < 0.000), current smokers (OR = 1.953, 95% CI = 1.007-3.787; P = 0.047), left atrial internal diameter index (OR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.002-1.081; P = 0.041), red blood cell count (OR = 0.49, 95% CI = 0.275-0.876; P = 0.016), and aortic clamping time (OR = 1.031, 95% CI = 1.005-1.057; P < 0.017) independently influenced the occurrence of PMV. A nomogram was constructed based on these factors. In addition, a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was plotted, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.782 and an accuracy of 0.884. CONCLUSION Age, current smokers, left atrial diameter index, red blood cell count, and aortic clamping time are independent risk factors for PMV in patients undergoing valve surgery. Furthermore, the nomogram based on these factors demonstrates the potential for predicting the risk of PMV in patients following valve surgery.
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- Heng Yang
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
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Best GT, Tsai EH, Deng Y, Ibekwe SO. Continuous Superficial Parasternal Intercostal Plane Catheters for Poststernotomy Pain Control: A Case Series. A A Pract 2024; 18:e01785. [PMID: 38727098 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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This case series describes the safety and effectiveness of superficial parasternal intercostal plane catheters for poststernotomy pain control in 4 patients who underwent multivessel coronary artery bypass grafting. Patients had reduced sternal pain and opioid consumption while the catheters ran continuously for 72 hours without complications. Our experience suggests the effectiveness of parasternal blocks can be safely prolonged with catheters, and they can be a useful addition to pain management strategies for this patient population.
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- Gavin T Best
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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Cui YY, Xu ZQ, Hou HJ, Zhang J, Xue JJ. Transversus Thoracic Muscle Plane Block For Postoperative Pain in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis of Randomized And Observational Studies. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024; 38:1228-1238. [PMID: 38453555 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery usually experience significant surgical pain. Additionally, the effect of poor surgical analgesia creates a pain continuum that extends to the postoperative period. Transversus thoracic muscle plane block (TTMPB) is a novel plane block technique that can provide analgesia to the anterior chest wall. The analgesic role of TTMPB in pediatric cardiac surgery is still uncertain. A meta-analysis was conducted to determine the analgesic efficacy of this procedure. DESIGN AND SETTING Systematic review and meta-analysis. PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CENTRAL, WanFang Data, and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure were searched to November 2023, and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach was followed to evaluate the certainty of evidence. PARTICIPANTS Eligible studies enrolled pediatric patients from 2 months to 12 years old scheduled to undergo cardiac surgery, and randomized them to receive a TTMPB or no block/sham block. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Six studies that enrolled 601 pediatric patients were included. Low-certainty evidence from randomized trials showed that, compared with no block or sham block, TTMPB in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery may reduce postoperative modified objective pain score at 12 hours (weighted mean difference [WMD] -2.20, 95% CI -2.73 to -1.68) and 24 hours (WMD -1.76, 95% CI -2.09 to -1.42), intraoperative opioid consumption (WMD -3.83, 95% CI -5.90 to -1.76 μg/kg), postoperative opioid consumption (WMD -2.51, 95% CI -2.84 to -2.18 μg/kg), length of intensive care unit (ICU) stay (WMD -5.56, 95% CI -8.30 to -2.83 hours), and extubation time (WMD -2.13, 95% CI -4.21 to -0.05 hours). Retrospective studies provided very low certainty that the results were consistent with the randomized trials. CONCLUSION Very low- to low-certainty evidence showed that TTMPB in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery may reduce postoperative pain, opioid consumption, ICU length of stay, and extubation time.
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- Yi-Yang Cui
- First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Gansu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China; Gansu Clinical Research Center of Integrative Anesthesiology, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Gansu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China; Gansu Clinical Research Center of Integrative Anesthesiology, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Gansu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China; Gansu Clinical Research Center of Integrative Anesthesiology, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Gansu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China; Gansu Clinical Research Center of Integrative Anesthesiology, Lanzhou, China; Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Science, Lanzhou University, Gansu, Lanzhou, China.
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de Andrade ÉV, Oliveira LM, Dos Santos Felix MM, Raponi MBG, de Faria MF, Calegari IB, da Silva KFN, Barbosa MH. Nonpharmacologic Therapies for Postoperative Pain in Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review. Pain Manag Nurs 2024; 25:e59-e75. [PMID: 38336527 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmn.2023.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To search for studies that address the efficacy of nonpharmacologic methods for pain relief in adults undergoing cardiac surgeries. DESIGN A systematic review registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) under number CRD42020168681. DATA SOURCE PubMed, LILACS, CINAHL, the Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. REVIEW/ANALYSIS METHODS The review used a PRISMA guideline that selected primary randomized controlled trials on the efficacy of nonpharmacologic pain relief therapies in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, with no time or language restrictions. The Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Randomized Clinical Trials was used to assess methodological rigor. RESULTS After screening, 23 of the 140 studies found in the databases were selected. The studies examined the efficacy of 13 different nonpharmacologic therapies, as well as a combination of therapies, with massage therapy being the most commonly examined, followed by musical intervention and hypnosis. CONCLUSIONS Some interventions, when combined with pharmacologic therapy, were effective in relieving postoperative pain after cardiac surgeries, according to the studies analyzed. However, most studies had significant methodological flaws, and further studies with high methodological quality are needed.
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- Érica Vieira de Andrade
- Stricto sensu Graduate Program Health Care, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro. Av. Getúlio Guaritá, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Undergraduate Program in Nursing, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Praça Manoel Terra, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Stricto sensu Graduate Program Health Care, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro. Av. Getúlio Guaritá, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Stricto sensu Graduate Program Health Care, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro. Av. Getúlio Guaritá, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Stricto sensu Graduate Program Health Care, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro. Av. Getúlio Guaritá, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Professional Education Center, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro. Av. Getúlio Guaritá, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Teaching and Scientific Department of Nursing in Hospital Care, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro. Av. Getúlio Guaritá, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Grant MC, Crisafi C, Alvarez A, Arora RC, Brindle ME, Chatterjee S, Ender J, Fletcher N, Gregory AJ, Gunaydin S, Jahangiri M, Ljungqvist O, Lobdell KW, Morton V, Reddy VS, Salenger R, Sander M, Zarbock A, Engelman DT. Perioperative Care in Cardiac Surgery: A Joint Consensus Statement by the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Cardiac Society, ERAS International Society, and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). Ann Thorac Surg 2024; 117:669-689. [PMID: 38284956 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2023.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs have been shown to lessen surgical insult, promote recovery, and improve postoperative clinical outcomes across a number of specialty operations. A core tenet of ERAS involves the provision of protocolized evidence-based perioperative interventions. Given both the growing enthusiasm for applying ERAS principles to cardiac surgery and the broad scope of relevant interventions, an international, multidisciplinary expert panel was assembled to derive a list of potential program elements, review the literature, and provide a statement regarding clinical practice for each topic area. This article summarizes those consensus statements and their accompanying evidence. These results provide the foundation for best practice for the management of the adult patient undergoing cardiac surgery.
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- Michael C Grant
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
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- Heart and Vascular Program, Baystate Health, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate, Springfield, Massachusetts
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- Department of Anesthesia, Hospital Italiano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Section of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Departments of Surgery and Community Health Services, Cumming School of Medicine University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Heart Center Leipzig, University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Cleveland Clinic London, London, United Kingdom; St George's University Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ankara City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, St George's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Regional Cardiovascular and Thoracic Quality, Education, and Research, Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Clinical and Quality Outcomes, Providence Anesthesiology Associates, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Centennial Heart & Vascular Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Operative Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Heart and Vascular Program, Baystate Health, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate, Springfield, Massachusetts
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Galao-Malo R, Davidson A, D'Aoust R, Baker D, Scott M, Swain J. Implementing an evidence-based guideline to decrease opioids after cardiac surgery. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2024; 36:241-248. [PMID: 38236128 DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Deaths related to overdoses continue growing in the United States. The overprescription of opioids after surgical procedures may contribute to this problem. LOCAL PROBLEM There is inconsistency in the prescription of opioids in cardiovascular surgery patients. Recommendations regarding the reduction of opioids at discharge are not fully implemented. METHODS This is a single-center, pre-post quality improvement project in adult patients after elective cardiac surgery through sternotomy. INTERVENTIONS Changes in guidelines, modification of order sets, creation of dashboards, and education to the providers to increase the prescription of acetaminophen around the clock on the step-down unit and at discharge, decrease the number of opioid tablets to 25 or less at discharge and decrease the prescription of opioids to 25 or less morphine milligram equivalents (MME) at discharge. RESULTS The preintervention group included 67 consecutive patients who underwent cardiac surgery from November to December 2021. The postintervention group had 67 patients during the same period in 2022. Acetaminophen prescription on the step-down unit increased from 9% to 96% ( p < .001). The proportion of patients discharged with 25 or less opioid tablets increased from 18% to 90% ( p < .001) and with 25 or less MME from 30% to 55% ( p < .01). Acetaminophen prescription at discharge increased from 10% to 48% ( p < .001). CONCLUSIONS Our intervention increased the use of acetaminophen and decreased the overprescription of opioids in cardiac surgery patients at discharge. Further research is necessary to continue improving pain management to reduce the number of opioids prescribed at discharge.
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- Roberto Galao-Malo
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York
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- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Cardiac Services, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York
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Yue Y, Ji H, Wang S, Cheng H, Wang R, Qu H, Li J. Evaluation of Analgesic Drug Therapy for Postoperative Pain Management in Cardiovascular Surgery. CURRENT THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH 2024; 100:100744. [PMID: 38803585 PMCID: PMC11128826 DOI: 10.1016/j.curtheres.2024.100744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Background Cardiovascular surgery is usually associated with higher degree of postoperative pain that influences a patient's physical recovery. Multiple clinical measures have been taken to avoid overuse of opioid agents for postoperative pain management, which led to the development of clinical pathways for analgesic drug treatment using a multimodal approach. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a multimodal postoperative analgesic drug pathway (ADP) for pain management following cardiovascular surgery. Methods This retrospective, controlled, nonrandomized study evaluated a postoperative ADP in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery in a tertiary general hospital in Qingdao, China. Effectiveness and safety outcomes were compared before and after the implementation of the ADP. Outcome indicators included postoperative pain scores, consumption of opioids in analgesic pumps, and incidence of adverse events. Results Patients who underwent cardiovascular surgery from September to November 2021 before the implementation of the ADP (n = 193) and from September to November 2022 after the implementation of the ADP (n = 218) were enrolled. Pain scores were reduced on day 1, 3, and 5 after surgery and the reduction was most significant in mild pain (P < .001). Opioids in analgesic pumps consumption was also significantly reduced and there was decreased incidence of adverse events such as nausea and vomiting (P = .026), respiratory inhibition (P = .027), and dizziness and headache (P = .028) in cardiovascular surgery patients after implementation of the ADP. Conclusions Improved effectiveness and safety were observed following the implementation of the ADP. Multimodal analgesic ADP methodology can be effectively used for postoperative pain management in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery.
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- Yue Yue
- School of Pharmacy, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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Capuano P, Sepolvere G, Toscano A, Scimia P, Silvetti S, Tedesco M, Gentili L, Martucci G, Burgio G. Fascial plane blocks for cardiothoracic surgery: a narrative review. JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIA, ANALGESIA AND CRITICAL CARE 2024; 4:20. [PMID: 38468350 PMCID: PMC10926596 DOI: 10.1186/s44158-024-00155-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the limitations and risks associated with the overreliance on opioids in various surgical procedures, including cardiothoracic surgery.This shift on pain management toward reducing reliance on opioids, together with need to improve patient outcomes, alleviate suffering, gain early mobilization after surgery, reduce hospital stay, and improve patient satisfaction and functional recovery, has led to the development and widespread implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols.In this context, fascial plane blocks are emerging as part of a multimodal analgesic in cardiac surgery and as alternatives to conventional neuraxial blocks for thoracic surgery, and there is a growing body of evidence suggesting their effectiveness and safety in providing pain relief for these procedures. In this review, we discuss the most common fascial plane block techniques used in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, offering a comprehensive overview of regional anesthesia techniques and presenting the latest evidence on the use of chest wall plane blocks specifically in this surgical setting.
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- Paolo Capuano
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), UPMCI (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy), Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Anesthesia and Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit, Casa Di Cura San Michele, Maddaloni, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, "Città Della Salute E Della Scienza" Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesia, G. Mazzini Hospital, Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Cardioanesthesia and Intensive Care, Policlinico San Martino IRCCS Hospital - IRCCS Cardiovascular Network, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit and Pain Therapy, Mater Dei Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesia, S. Maria Goretti Hospital, Latina, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), UPMCI (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy), Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), UPMCI (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy), Palermo, Italy
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Zhang B, Cai C, Pan Z, Zhuang L, Qi Y. Effect of Remifentanil on Acute and Chronic Postsurgical Pain in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clin J Pain 2024; 40:187-195. [PMID: 38053431 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000001183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Our purpose was to explore the effect of remifentanil on acute and chronic postsurgical pain after cardiac surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Randomized controlled trials were retrieved from electronic databases, such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Internet databases, Scopus, and Web of Science. A systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis (TSA) were performed. Basic information and outcomes were extracted from the included studies. The primary outcome was chronic postsurgical pain. Secondary outcomes were scores of postsurgical pain and morphine consumption within 24 hours after cardiac surgery. Risk of bias (ROB) assessment was based on the Cochrane ROB tool version 2. The overall quality of the evidence was rated using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system. RESULTS Seven studies consisting of 658 patients were enrolled in the meta-analysis. A single study had a high ROB and 2 studies had a moderate ROB. The incidence of chronic postsurgical pain (4 studies [415 patients]; risk ratio: 1.02 [95% CI: 0.53 to 1.95]; P = 0.95; I2 = 59%; TSA-adjusted CI: 0.78 to 1.20) and the postsurgical pain score (2 studies [196 patients]; mean difference: 0.09 [95% CI: -0.36 to 0.55]; P = 0.69; I2 = 0%; TSA-adjusted CI: -0.36 to 0.55) were not statistically different between the 2 groups. However, morphine consumption (6 studies [569 patients]; mean difference: 6.94 [95% CI: 3.65 to 10.22]; P < 0.01; I2 = 0%; TSA-adjusted CI: 0.00 to 0.49) was higher in the remifentanil group than in the control group. CONCLUSION There was not enough evidence to prove that remifentanil can increase the incidence of chronic postsurgical pain after cardiac surgery, but interestingly, the results tended to support a trend toward increased complications in the intervention group. However, there was moderate certainty evidence that the use of remifentanil increases the consumption of morphine for analgesia, and more direct comparison trials are needed to inform clinical decision-making with greater confidence.
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- Bi Zhang
- Department of Anesthesia, Ningbo Medical Center, Li Huili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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Zhou Y, Wang B, Duan K, Bai Z, Hu X, Xu M, Li X, Gao Y, Li J, Yang M, Zhang Y, Zhang W, Dai R, Shen Y, Wu Z, Jiang Y, Yu S, Ouyang W, Wang S. Preemptive QP001, a fast-acting meloxicam formulation, provides analgesia and reduces opioid consumption following abdominal surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Inflammopharmacology 2023; 31:2401-2410. [PMID: 37646897 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01322-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND QP001, a novel meloxicam formulation, has been developed to manage moderate to severe postoperative pain. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of QP001 injections for moderate to severe pain following abdominal surgery. METHOD This prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial enlisted patients experiencing moderate to severe pain following abdominal surgery. These patients were randomized to receive either QP001 injections (30 mg or 60 mg) or a placebo pre-surgery. The primary efficacy endpoint was the total morphine consumption within 24 h after the first administration. RESULTS A total of 108 patients were enrolled, and 106 patients completed the study. The total morphine consumption in the QP001 30 mg group and 60 mg group, versus placebo group, were significantly lower over the following 24 h (5.11[5.46] vs 8.86[7.67], P = 0.011; 3.11[3.08] vs 8.86[7.67], P < 0.001), respectively. The total morphine consumption in the QP001 30 mg and 60 mg groups, versus placebo group, was also significantly decreased over the following 48 h, including the 24-48 h period (P ≤ 0.001). The QP001 30 mg and 60 mg groups, versus placebo, showed a significant decrease in the area under the curve for pain intensity-time as well as a significant decrease in the effective pressing times of the analgesic pump over the 24 h and 48 h periods (P < 0.05). The QP001 groups, versus placebo, show no significant different in Adverse Events or Adverse Drug Reactions (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION Preoperative/preemptive QP001 provides analgesia and reduces opioid consumption in patients with moderate to severe pain following abdominal surgery, while maintaining a favorable safety profile.
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- Yingyong Zhou
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- General Surgery, Guiyang Baijun Taikang Hospital, Chenzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Maanshan People's Hospital, Ma'anshan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Qujing No.1 Hospital, Qujing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Gynecology Department, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Delova Biotech Co., Ltd, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Delova Biotech Co., Ltd, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Delova Biotech Co., Ltd, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
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Pergolizzi JV, LeQuang JA, Magnusson P, Varrassi G. Identifying risk factors for chronic postsurgical pain and preventive measures: a comprehensive update. Expert Rev Neurother 2023; 23:1297-1310. [PMID: 37999989 DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2023.2284872] [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: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) is a prevalent condition that can diminish health-related quality of life, cause functional deficits, and lead to patient distress. Rates of CPSP are higher for certain types of surgeries than others (thoracic, breast, or lower extremity amputations) but can occur after even uncomplicated minimally invasive procedures. CPSP has multiple mechanisms, but always starts as acute postsurgical pain, which involves inflammatory processes and may encompass direct or indirect neural injury. Risk factors for CPSP are largely known but many, such as female sex, younger age, or type of surgery, are not modifiable. The best strategy against CPSP is to quickly and effectively treat acute postoperative pain using a multimodal analgesic regimen that is safe, effective, and spares opioids. AREAS COVERED This is a narrative review of the literature. EXPERT OPINION Every surgical patient is at some risk for CPSP. Control of acute postoperative pain appears to be the most effective approach, but principles of good opioid stewardship should apply. The role of regional anesthetics as analgesics is gaining interest and may be appropriate for certain patients. Finally, patients should be better informed about their relative risk for CPSP.
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- School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
- Department of Cardiology, Center for Clinical Research, Falun, Sweden
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Abdelbaser I, Abourezk AR, Badran A, Abdelfattah M. Bilateral Ultrasound-Guided Mid-Point Transverse Process to Pleura Block for Perioperative Analgesia in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2023:S1053-0770(23)00327-0. [PMID: 37296029 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2023.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Mid-point transverse process to pleura (MTP) block is a new regional analgesia technique. This study aimed to assess the perioperative analgesic effects of MTP block in children undergoing open-heart surgery. DESIGN A single-center, randomized, double-blinded, controlled, superiority study. SETTING At a University Children's Hospital. PARTICIPANTS Fifty-two patients aged 2 to 10 years who underwent open-heart surgery. INTERVENTIONS Patients were randomized to receive either bilateral MTP block or no block (control). MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The primary outcome was fentanyl consumption in the first postoperative 24 hours. The secondary outcomes were intraoperative fentanyl consumption, modified objective pain score (MOPS) measured at 1, 4, 8, 16, and 24 hours after extubation, and the duration of stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). The mean (SD) postoperative fentanyl consumption (µg/kg) in the first 24 hours was significantly reduced in the MTP block group (4.4 ± 1.2) compared to the control group (6.0 ± 1.4, p < 0.001). The mean (SD) intraoperative fentanyl requirement (µg/ kg) was significantly reduced in the MTP block group (9.1 ± 1.9) compared to the control group (13.0 ± 2.1, p < 0.001). The MOPS was significantly reduced in the MTP block group compared to the control group at 1, 4, 8, and 16 hours after extubation but was comparable in both groups at 24 hours. The mean (SD) duration of ICU stay (hours) was significantly reduced in the MTP block group (25.0 ± 2.9) compared to the control group (30.7 ± 4.2, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Single-shot bilateral ultrasound-guided MTP block in children undergoing cardiac surgery reduced the mean fentanyl consumption in the first postoperative 24 hours, intraoperative fentanyl requirements, pain score at rest, time to extubation, and duration of ICU stay.
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- Ibrahim Abdelbaser
- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Tian H, Chen YJ, Tian H, Zhang XS, Lu H, Shen S, Wang H. The anesthesia management of totally thoracoscopic cardiac surgery: A single-center retrospective study. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15737. [PMID: 37180886 PMCID: PMC10173624 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15737] [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: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Anesthesia management of Totally thoracoscopic cardiac surgery (TTCS) has been the subject of much debate and discussion. In this single center retrospective study, we summarize the experience of clinical anesthesia management for TTCS by review the medical records of our medical center and look forward to its future development. In this retrospective study, 103 patients (49 male and 54 female) were enrolled, the mean age was 56.7 ± 14.4 years old. The participants underwent Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR) + Tricuspid Valve Annuloplasty (TVA) (42, 40.8%), Mitral Valve Annuloplasty (MVA) + TVA (38, 36.9%), MVA (21, 20.4%), and MVR (2, 1.9%),respectively. Intraoperative hypoxemia, radiographic pulmonary infiltrates, and pneumonia were observed in 19 (18.4%), 84 (81.6%), and 13 (12.6%) patients, respectively. The LOS of ICU and POD were as follows: MVR + TVA (55.1 ± 25h, 9.9 ± 3.5 d), MVA + TVA (56.5 ± 28.4h, 9.4 ± 4.2d), MVA (37.9 ± 21.9h, 8.1 ± 2.3d) and MVR (48 ± 4.2h, 7.5 ± 2.1d). No reintubation, reoperations, postoperative cognitive dysfunction, 30-day mortality were observed in the present study. The present study demonstrated that applying this anesthesia management for TTCS associated with acceptable morbidity, intensive care unit and postoperative hospital lengths of stay. The finding from the present study might provide some new approach for Anesthesia management of TTCS.
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- Hang Tian
- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Guangzhou, 510623, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, PR China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, PR China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, PR China
- Corresponding author. Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, No. 613, West Huangpu Avenue, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510630, PR China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, PR China
- Corresponding author. Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, No. 613, West Huangpu Avenue, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510630, PR China.
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Eisenbraun A, Schroeder D, Schaff HV, Martin E, Wittwer ED. A Single-Center Retrospective Comparison of Opioid Based and Multimodal Analgesic Regimens in Adult Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2023:S1053-0770(23)00168-4. [PMID: 37003853 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2023.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the outcomes of 2 multimodal analgesic regimens with an opioid-based one. DESIGN A 2-stage, retrospective study. SETTING A large tertiary-care facility. PARTICIPANTS Adult cardiac surgical patients. INTERVENTIONS Patients received one of three regimens: opioid-only or 2 multimodal regimens. The opioid regimen included intraoperative fentanyl and patient-controlled analgesia pumps. Multimodal regimen 1 included preoperative extended-release oxycodone, intraoperative ketamine infusion, and postoperative morphine suppository. Multimodal regimen 2 included intraoperative methadone and dexmedetomidine infusion. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Outcomes measured included opioid use, pain scores, time to tracheal extubation, postoperative antiemetic use as a surrogate marker for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), age, sex, surgical procedure(s), body mass index, time to first bowel movement, intensive care unit length of stay (LOS), and hospital LOS. Intraoperative median oral morphine equivalents (OMEs) declined from 425 mg (314, 518) to 150 mg (75, 150) and 230 mg (160, 240), p < 0.001, in multimodal regimens 1 and 2, respectively, compared with the opioid-only regimen. Predischarge opioid use was reduced from a median OME of 7.5 mg (0, 22.5) to 5 mg (0, 22.5) and 0 mg (0, 15.0), p < 0.001, in multimodal regimens 1 and 2, respectively. Pain scores were reduced in the multimodal regimen 2 for hours 0 to 6 (estimated difference = -1.5, 95% CI -1.8 to -1.2, p < 0.001) compared with the opioid-only regimen. The PONV treatment was reduced in multimodal regimen 1 versus the opioid-based or multimodal regimen 2 (53% v 64% and 62%), and time to tracheal extubation was clinically equivalent across all regimens: 4.2 (2.8, 6.0), 3.6 (2.3, 5.7), and (3.0, 6.2) hours for the opioid and multimodal regimens 1 and 2, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Multimodal analgesic regimens, particularly when incorporating methadone and dexmedetomidine, significantly reduced total and predischarge opioid use in cardiac surgical patients.
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Gregory AJ, Noss CD, Chun R, Gysel M, Prusinkiewicz C, Webb N, Raymond M, Cogan J, Rousseau-Saine N, Lam W, van Rensburg G, Alli A, de Vasconcelos Papa F. Perioperative Optimization of the Cardiac Surgical Patient. Can J Cardiol 2023; 39:497-514. [PMID: 36746372 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2023.01.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Perioperative optimization of cardiac surgical patients is imperative to reduce complications, utilize health care resources efficiently, and improve patient recovery and quality of life. Standardized application of evidence-based best practices can lead to better outcomes. Although many practices should be applied universally to all patients, there are also opportunities along the surgical journey to identify patients who will benefit from additional interventions that will further ameliorate their recovery. Enhanced recovery programs aim to bundle several process elements in a standardized fashion to optimize outcomes after cardiac surgery. A foundational concept of enhanced recovery is attaining a better postsurgical end point for patients, in less time, through achievement and maintenance in their greatest possible physiologic, functional, and psychological state. Perioperative optimization is a broad topic, spanning multiple phases of care and involving a variety of medical specialties and nonphysician health care providers. In this review we highlight a variety of perioperative care topics, in which a comprehensive approach to patient care can lead to improved results for patients, providers, and the health care system. A particular focus on patient-centred care is included. Although existing evidence supports all of the elements reviewed, most require further improvements in implementation, as well as additional research, before their full potential and usefulness can be determined.
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- Alexander J Gregory
- Cumming School of Medicine and Libin Cardiovascular Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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- Cumming School of Medicine and Libin Cardiovascular Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine and Libin Cardiovascular Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine and Libin Cardiovascular Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine and Libin Cardiovascular Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine and Libin Cardiovascular Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Montreal Heart Institute, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, St Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Ward CT, Moll V, Boorman DW, Ooroth L, Groff RF, Gillingham TD, Pyronneau L, Prabhakar A. The impact of a postoperative multimodal analgesia pathway on opioid use and outcomes after cardiothoracic surgery. J Cardiothorac Surg 2022; 17:342. [PMID: 36581941 PMCID: PMC9801617 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-022-02067-3] [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: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Cardiac Society recommends using multimodal analgesia (MMA) for postoperative pain however, evidence-based guidelines have yet to be established. This study examines the impact of a standardized postoperative MMA pathway in reducing opioid consumption and related complications after cardiothoracic surgery (CTS). METHODS Within a multicenter healthcare system, a postoperative MMA pathway was developed and implemented at two CTS intensive care units (ICU) while the other CTS ICU opted to maintain the existing opioid-based pathway. A retrospective chart review was conducted on patients admitted to a CTS ICU within this healthcare system after conventional coronary artery bypass grafting and/or valve surgery from September 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019. Comparative analysis was conducted on patients prescribed MMA versus those managed with an opioid-based pathway. The primary outcome was total opioid consumption, converted to morphine milligram equivalents, 72-h post-surgery. Secondary outcomes included mobility within one-day post-surgery, ICU length of stay (LOS), time to first bowel movement (BM), and time to first zero Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS). RESULTS Seven hundred sixty-two adults were included for final analysis. The MMA group had a higher body mass index, higher percentage of females, were more likely classified as African American and had higher scores for risk-adjusted complications. General Linear Model analysis revealed higher opioid consumption in the MMA group (Est. 0.22, p < 0.0009); however, this was not statistically significant after adjusting for differences in fentanyl usage. The MMA group was more likely to have mobility within one-day post-surgery (OR 0.44, p < 0.0001), have longer time to first BM (OR 1.93, p = 0.0011), and longer time to first zero RASS (OR 1.62, p = 0.0071). The analgesia groups were not a predictor for ICU LOS. CONCLUSIONS Opioid consumption was not reduced secondary to this postoperative MMA pathway. The MMA group was more likely to have mobility within one-day post-surgery. Patients in the MMA group were also more likely to have prolonged time to first BM and first zero RASS. Development and evaluation of a perioperative MMA pathway should be considered.
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- Ceressa T. Ward
- Convergent Genomics, 425 Eccles Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 USA ,grid.505042.6Potrero Medical, Hayward, CA USA
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- grid.189967.80000 0001 0941 6502Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA USA ,grid.505042.6Potrero Medical, Hayward, CA USA
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- grid.189967.80000 0001 0941 6502Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA USA
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- grid.259906.10000 0001 2162 9738Mercer University College of Pharmacy, Atlanta, GA USA
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- grid.189967.80000 0001 0941 6502Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA USA
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- grid.462222.20000 0004 0382 6932Office of Quality, Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA USA
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- grid.189967.80000 0001 0941 6502Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA USA
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Dost B, De Cassai A, Balzani E, Tulgar S, Ahiskalioglu A. Effects of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia in cardiac surgery: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMC Anesthesiol 2022; 22:409. [PMID: 36581838 PMCID: PMC9798577 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-022-01952-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The objective of this systematic review and network meta-analysis was to compare the effects of single-shot ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques on postoperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing open cardiac surgery. METHODS This systematic review and network meta-analysis involved cardiac surgical patients (age > 18 y) requiring median sternotomy. We searched PubMed, EMBASE, The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Scopus, and Web of Science. The effects of the single-shot ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia technique were compared with those of placebo and no intervention. We conducted a risk assessment of bias for eligible studies and assessed the overall quality of evidence for each outcome. RESULTS The primary outcome was opioid consumption during the first 24 h after surgery. The secondary outcomes were pain after extubation at 12 and 24 h, postoperative nausea and vomiting, extubation time, intensive care unit discharge time, and length of hospital stay. Fifteen studies with 849 patients were included. The regional anesthesia techniques included pecto-intercostal fascial block, transversus thoracis muscle plane block, erector spinae plane (ESP) block, and pectoralis nerve block I. All the regional anesthesia techniques included significantly reduced postoperative opioid consumption at 24 h, expressed as morphine milligram equivalents (MME). The ESP block was the most effective treatment (-22.93 MME [-34.29;-11.56]). CONCLUSIONS In this meta-analysis, we concluded that fascial plane blocks were better than placebo when evaluating 24 h MMEs. However, it is still challenging to determine which is better, given the paucity of studies available in the literature. More randomized controlled trials are required to determine which regional anesthesia technique is better. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO; CRD42022315497.
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- Burhan Dost
- grid.411049.90000 0004 0574 2310Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Kurupelit, Samsun, TR55139 Turkey
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- grid.411474.30000 0004 1760 2630UOC Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- grid.7605.40000 0001 2336 6580Department of Surgical Science, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- grid.510471.60000 0004 7684 9991Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Samsun University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
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- grid.411445.10000 0001 0775 759XDepartment of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey ,grid.411445.10000 0001 0775 759XClinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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Loria CM, Zborek K, Millward JB, Anderson MP, Richardson CM, Namburi N, Faiza Z, Timsina LR, Lee LS. Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery protocol reduces perioperative opioid use. JTCVS OPEN 2022; 12:280-296. [PMID: 36590721 PMCID: PMC9801279 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2022.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Objective Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols are relatively new in cardiac surgery. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery addresses perioperative analgesia by implementing multimodal pain control regimens that include both opioid and nonopioid components. We investigated the effects of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol at our institution on postoperative outcomes with particular focus on analgesia. Methods Single-center retrospective study comparing perioperative opioid use before and after implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol at our institution. Subjects were divided into 2 cohorts: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (study group from year 2020) and pre-Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (control group from year 2018). Baseline and perioperative variables including total opioid use from the day of surgery to postoperative day 5 were collected. Opioid use was calculated as morphine milligram equivalents and compared between the 2 cohorts. Results A total of 466 patients were included: 250 in the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery group and 216 in the pre-Enhanced Recovery After Surgery group. Both groups had similar baseline characteristics, but the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery group had significantly more subjects with intravenous drug use history (P < .0001), endocarditis (P < .0001), and liver disease (P = .007) compared with the pre-Enhanced Recovery After Surgery group. Every day from the day of surgery to postoperative day 5, the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery group had significant reduction (57%) in opioid use compared with the pre-Enhanced Recovery After Surgery group. Total opioid use for the entire length of stay was 259 morphine milligram equivalents in the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery group versus 452 morphine milligram equivalents in the pre-Enhanced Recovery After Surgery group (P < .0001). Subgroup analysis of subjects with intravenous drug use history did not demonstrate a significant reduction in opioid use. Conclusions Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols with an emphasis on multimodal pain management throughout perioperative care are associated with a significant reduction in the postoperative use of opioid analgesics.
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- Chelsea M. Loria
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind,Division of Cardiac Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass,Address for reprints: Lawrence S. Lee, MD, MBA, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, 41 Mall Rd, Suite 5 East, Burlington, MA 01805.
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Kubitz JC, Schubert AM, Schulte-Uentrop L. [Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) in cardiac anesthesia]. DIE ANAESTHESIOLOGIE 2022; 71:663-673. [PMID: 35987897 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-022-01190-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERACS) is a multidisciplinary and multiprofessional treatment approach in cardiac surgery. Recently, a transfer and adaptation of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols from other disciplines, such as colorectal surgery, to cardiac surgery has been performed in different settings. First, prehabilitation programs have been established and investigated to improve patients' physical, psychological and nutritional status including treatment of preoperative anemia. Second, intraoperative therapeutic steps are described, such as infection reduction bundles, rigid sternal closure and guidance of perioperative anesthesia. For this, the use of short-acting agents, goal-directed fluid management and multimodal anesthesia are among the important measures. Third, early recovery and restoration of patient autonomy are achieved with early extubation and mobilization, efficient postoperative analgesia and diagnosis and treatment of delirium.The introduction of an ERACS protocol is a team effort requiring a protocol adapted to the institutional conditions and a willingness to perform a shift of culture in perioperative care. So far, the successful establishment of ERACS protocols in minimally invasive cardiac surgery has been reported and encourages the development of protocols of specific patient groups, such as pediatric cardiac surgery or left ventricular assist device implantation.
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- J C Kubitz
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Nürnberg und Krankenhäuser Nürnberger Land GmbH, Universitätsklinik der Paracelsus Medizinischen Privatuniversität, Prof. Ernst Nathan Str. 1, 90419, Nürnberg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie, Zentrum für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie, Zentrum für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Deutschland
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Morsy AG, Atallah MM, El-Motleb EAA, Tawfik MM. Different modalities of analgesia in open heart surgeries in Mansoura University. Int J Health Sci (Qassim) 2022:1846-1869. [DOI: 10.53730/ijhs.v6ns4.6375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Background: Opioid usage in cardiac surgery is considered to be the corner stone in management. Inadequate pain control after cardiac surgery complicates patient recovery and increases the load on healthcare services. Multimodal analgesia can be used to achieve better analgesic effect and improves patient outcome. Material and methods: A total of 90 patients undergoing cardiac surgery with median sternotomy were randomly allocated equally into three groups intraoperatively where first group received continuous infusion of high dose opioids, second group received boluses of low dose opioids and third group received multimodal non opioid analgesics including dexmedetomidine, ketamine and magnesium sulphate. All patients received the same post-operative analgesic regimen consists of morphine patient controlled analgesia (PCA). Results: Patients in multimodal non opioid group had more stable hemodynamics intra and postoperatively. Also, patients in multimodal group had lower pain scores extubation, earlier extubation, shorter ICU stay, earlier mobilization and earlier return of bowel movements compared to patients of both groups received intraoperative higher opioid doses.
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Ali Gado A, Alsadek WM, Ali H, Ismail AA. Erector Spinae Plane Block for Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgeries via Sternotomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Anesth Pain Med 2022; 12:e123723. [PMID: 35991776 PMCID: PMC9383540 DOI: 10.5812/aapm-123723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Ineffective management of postoperative pain following pediatric cardiac surgeries adversely affects a patient’s postoperative course. The erector spinae plane (ESP) block has been described in the literature regarding perioperative pain management. We hypothesized that bilateral ESP blocks in pediatric patients would decrease intraoperative fentanyl consumption, reduce the need for postoperative morphine consumption, and improve pain scores. Objectives The aim of this double-blinded randomized controlled trial was to assess the efficacy and safety of bilateral ESP blocks in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgeries through a median sternotomy. Methods The study involved 98 children aged 6 months to 7 years who were American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) II and III and scheduled for cardiac surgery through a median sternotomy. Patients were divided randomly into 2 groups: the ES group (n = 50) who received bilateral ultrasound-guided ESP blocks, and the N group (n = 48) who received no block. The primary outcome was the total dose of administered fentanyl intraoperatively. Secondary outcomes included morphine consumption in the first 24 hours postoperatively; the length of time before the first need for postoperative analgesia; and FLACC (face, legs, activity, consolability, and cry) scores at the first and second hours postoperatively and every 4 hours, with readings taken for a period of 24 hours. Results There were statistically significantly higher levels of administered fentanyl intraoperatively (6.7 ± 3 vs 4.3 ± 1.9 µg.kg-1) and postoperative morphine consumption (0.5 ± 0.2 vs 0.4 ± 0.2 mg.kg-1) in the N group compared with the ES group (P < 0.001). Moreover, the timing of the first rescue analgesia was significantly delayed in the ES group compared with the N group (231.6 ± 104.5 vs 108.8 ± 47.8 minutes). Conclusions Bilateral ultrasound-guided ESP blocks can be used to reduce perioperative opioid consumption in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery through a sternotomy. It also can be used to decrease postoperative pain scores.
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- Ahmed Ali Gado
- Anesthesia Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Anesthesia Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Anesthesia Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
- Corresponding Author: Anesthesia Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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Abdelbaser I, Mageed NA, Elfayoumy SI, Magdy M, Elmorsy MM, ALseoudy MM. The effect of ultrasound-guided bilateral thoracic retrolaminar block on analgesia after pediatric open cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled double-blind study. Korean J Anesthesiol 2022; 75:276-282. [PMID: 35016497 PMCID: PMC9171541 DOI: 10.4097/kja.21466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The thoracic retrolaminar block (TRLB) is a relatively new regional analgesia technique that can be used as an alternative to the thoracic paravertebral block. This study aimed to evaluate the postoperative analgesia effects of ultrasound-guided TRLB in children undergoing open cardiac surgery via median sternotomy incision. Methods Sixty-six patients aged 2–8 years were recruited. In the TRLB group, 0.25% bupivacaine 0.4 ml/kg was injected into the retrolaminar space on both sides at the level of the T4 lamina. Patients in the control group were injected with 0.9% saline. The primary outcome measure was fentanyl consumption in the first 24 h post-extubation. The secondary outcome measures were the total intraoperative fentanyl consumption, postoperative modified objective pain score (MOPS), and time to extubation. Results The total intraoperative fentanyl requirements and fentanyl consumption in the first 24 h post-extubation were significantly lower (P < 0.001) in the TRLB group (9.3 ± 1.2; 6.9 ± 2.1 μg/kg, respectively) than in the control group (12.5 ± 1.4; 16.6 ± 2.8, respectively). The median (Q1, Q3) time to extubation was significantly shorter (P < 0.001) in the TRLB group (2 [1, 3] h) than in the control group (6 [4.5, 6] h). The MOPS was significantly lower (P < 0.05) in the TRLB group than in the control group at 0, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 16 h post-extubation. Conclusions Bilateral ultrasound-guided TRLB is effective in providing postoperative analgesia in children undergoing open cardiac surgery via median sternotomy incision.
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- Ibrahim Abdelbaser
- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Portsaid University, Portsaid, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Damietta University, Damietta, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Abdelbaser I, Mageed NA. Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Thoracis Plane Block in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2021; 36:2870-2875. [PMID: 34991956 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Ultrasound-guided fascial plane blocks are associated with good postoperative analgesia after pediatric cardiac surgery, with improved safety profile. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this study was the first with the primary aim of assessing the safety profile of transversus thoracis plane (TTP) block in pediatric patients who underwent open cardiac surgery. DESIGN This was a retrospective cohort study. SETTING University hospital. PARTICIPANTS The authors reviewed the medical records of patients aged 6 months to 18 years who underwent open cardiac surgery via median sternotomy incision and who received bilateral transversus thoracis muscle plane block from January 2019 to August 2021 in their institutional hospital. INTERVENTIONS Patients received ultrasound-guided bilateral TTP block. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The primary outcome measure was the incidence of mechanical complications (subcutaneous hematoma, internal mammary vessels injury, pleural puncture, pneumothorax, pericardial puncture, injury of the heart, and hemopericardium). The secondary outcomes were the incidences of hypoxia, hypotension, and bradycardia after local anesthetic injection, allergy to local anesthetic, local infection, and postoperative neuropathic pain at the sternal area. A total of 236 patients who received bilateral TTP block were screened for eligibility, of whom 38 patients were excluded. Left-sided pleural and pericardial puncture occurred in 1 patient (0.5%) without clinical evidence of pneumothorax, hemopericardium, or traumatic cardiac injury as directly seen after sternotomy. One patient (0.5%) developed a self-limiting small subcutaneous hematoma. Pneumothorax, injury of internal mammary vessels, cardiac injury, and hemopericardium were not observed in any patient. No patient developed an allergy to local anesthetic, hypoxia, bradycardia, or hypotension after local anesthetic injection. Poststernotomy neuropathic pain was not recorded in any patient. CONCLUSION The above complications were noted in patients who received TTP block, and further prospective studies with more patients are required to comment on its safety.
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- Ibrahim Abdelbaser
- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Postoperative pain management in Chinese hospitals: a national survey. Br J Anaesth 2021; 127:e200-e202. [PMID: 34598783 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2021.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Salenger R, Holmes SD, Rea A, Yeh J, Knott K, Born R, Boss MJ, Barr LF. Cardiac Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Early Outcomes in a Community Setting. Ann Thorac Surg 2021; 113:2008-2017. [PMID: 34352198 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.06.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs have demonstrated improved outcomes in non-cardiac surgery. More recently, ERAS has been applied to cardiac surgery with promising results. We have implemented cardiac ERAS at our community-based program, aiming to improve all phases of care, and now report our early results. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 73 consecutive patients treated with ERAS care compared to 74 patients treated prior to implementing ERAS. Our ERAS program consisted of 6 perioperative care bundles including enhanced patient education, shortened preoperative fasting period and oral carbohydrate load, postoperative nausea prophylaxis, multimodal opioid-sparing analgesia, early extubation, and early mobilization. RESULTS ERAS patients required significantly less opioids captured as total milligram morphine equivalents (MME; median: 35.0 versus 75.3, P < .001), less nausea as determined by fewer total ondansetron rescue doses (median 0 versus 0.5, P = .011), and less lightheadedness (P = .028) compared with pre-ERAS patients. Postoperative mobility was significantly better (POD 4: 95% vs 81%, P = .013) and postoperative length of stay was lower for ERAS care, but did not reach statistical significance (median 4 vs 5 days, P = .06). There was no difference in pain or glucose control or in early extubation. CONCLUSIONS Cardiac ERAS significantly decreased opioid use, nausea, lightheadedness and improved functional outcome for cardiac surgical patients in a community hospital.
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- Rawn Salenger
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center, Towson, MD; Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center, Towson, MD
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- Pharmacy Department, University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center, Towson, MD
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center, Towson, MD
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- Department of Rehabilitation, University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center, Towson, MD
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- Division of Cardiac Anesthesia, University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center, Towson, MD
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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