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Liu XY, Mou P, Cao J, Wang HY, Zeng WN, Zhou ZK. Effects of Dexamethasone on Postoperative Glycemic Control in Patients After Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:2213-2220. [PMID: 38614358 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.04.030] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty, the use of dexamethasone (DEX) may cause perioperative blood glucose (BG) disorders, leading to complications even in patients who do not have diabetes. We aimed to evaluate the effects of different DEX doses on perioperative BG levels. METHODS A total of 135 patients who do not have diabetes were randomized into three groups: preoperative intravenous (IV) injection of normal saline (Group A, the placebo group), preoperative IV injection of 10 mg DEX (Group B), and preoperative IV injection of 20 mg DEX (Group C). Postoperative fasting BG (FBG) levels were designated as the primary outcome, while postoperative postprandial BG (PBG) levels were assigned as the secondary outcome. The incidence of complications was recorded. We also investigated the risk factors for FBG ≥ 140 mg/dL and PBG ≥ 180 mg/dL. RESULTS The FBG levels were higher in Groups B and C than in Group A on postoperative days (PODs) 0 and 1. The PBG levels were lower for Groups A and B compared to Group C on POD 1. No differences in FBG or PBG were detected beyond POD 1. Elevated preoperative glycosylated hemoglobin A1c levels increased the risk of FBG ≥ 140 mg/dL and PBG ≥ 180 mg/dL, respectively. However, preoperative IV injection of DEX was not associated with FBG ≥ 140 mg/dL or PBG ≥ 180 mg/dL. No differences were found in postoperative complications among the three groups. CONCLUSIONS The preoperative IV administration of 10 or 20 mg DEX in patients who do not have diabetes showed transient effects on postoperative BG after total joint arthroplasty. The preoperative glycosylated hemoglobin A1c level threshold (regardless of the administration or dosage of DEX) that increased the risk for the occurrence of FBG ≥ 140 mg/dL and PBG ≥ 180 mg/dL was 5.75 and 5.85%, respectively.
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- Xiao-Yang Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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Lai Y, Huang C, Cai Y, Ding Z, Fan J, Luo Z, Zhou Z. Perioperative Short-Term Glucocorticoids Do Not Increase Incidence of Complications after Total Joint Arthroplasty in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:1974-1979. [PMID: 38946692 PMCID: PMC11293911 DOI: 10.1111/os.14150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The safety and analgesic efficacy of perioperative glucocorticoids have been established for patients without rheumatoid arthritis. Therefore, our study aims to investigate whether similar benefits can be observed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis undergoing total joint arthroplasty. Specifically, we aim to explore the impact of perioperative glucocorticoid use on postoperative complications, opioid consumption, incidence of hypotension, hyperglycemia, 30-day mortality, and 90-day re-admission in this patient population. METHODS Approval for the study protocol was obtained from the Medical Research Ethics Committee at Sichuan University, aligning with the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. We retrospectively analyzed a consecutive series of patients with rheumatoid arthritis who underwent total joint arthroplasty at our medical center between November 2009 and April 2021 and who were not on chronic glucocorticoid therapy before surgery. Those who received glucocorticoids at any time during hospitalization were compared to those who did not in terms of acute complications within 90 days after surgery as well as postoperative rescue opioid consumption, hypotension, and hyperglycemia during hospitalization. The two groups were also compared in terms of overall duration of hospitalization, all-cause mortality within 30 days, and readmission for any reason within 90 days. Continuous data were assessed for significance using the independent-samples t test. Categorical data were assessed using the Pearson chi-squared test. RESULTS Of the 849 patients included in the analysis, 598 administered perioperative glucocorticoids and 251 did not. Prior to surgery, the two groups did not differ significantly in any clinicodemographic variable that we examined. The incidence of acute postoperative complications (2.3% vs. 4.0%, p = 0.187) and acute postoperative infection (2.0% vs. 2.8%, p = 0.482) was comparable between those who received perioperative glucocorticoids and those who did not, but the former group exhibited a significantly lower incidence of rescue opioid use (17.9% vs. 44.6%, p < 0.001) as well as significantly lower total rescue opioid consumption (4.7 ± 2.1 mg vs. 8.9 ± 4.6 mg, p < 0.001). However, the two groups showed similar incidences of postoperative hypotension, hyperglycemia, 30-day mortality, and 90-day re-admission. CONCLUSION Perioperative glucocorticoids may reduce the need for rescue opioids after total joint arthroplasty of rheumatoid arthritis patients, without increasing the incidence of acute complications, hypotension or hyperglycemia.
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- Yahao Lai
- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryWest China Hospital of Sichuan UniversityChengduChina
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Chen Y, Niu D, Yinyin W, Zhao T, Xin W, Qian Q, Fu P. Perioperative Dexamethasone Split Between Two Doses Further Reduced Early Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Than Single Dose Dexamethasone: A Randomized Blinded Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Arthroplasty 2024:S0883-5403(24)00752-6. [PMID: 39053664 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.07.029] [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: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE We investigated whether two perioperative doses of dexamethasone are more effective than a single dose in reducing early postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) during total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS A total of 150 patients between June 1, 2021 and June 1, 2022 were randomized into three groups: two doses of normal saline (group A); a single dose of 10 mg dexamethasone before surgery and normal saline after surgery (group B); and two doses of 5 mg dexamethasone during the perioperative period (group C). Primary outcomes were incidences and severity of PONV within 24 hours after surgery; the number of patients requiring and the consumption of morphine and metoclopramine; and VAS scores for nausea and vomiting at 2, 4, 6, and 24 hours after surgery. Blood glucose levels on days 1, 2, and 3 after operation and incidences of surgical site infection (SSI) as well as gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) within 45 days after operation were compared. RESULTS Within 24 hours after operation, the number of patients requiring and the amount of consumption of morphine and metoclopramide in groups B and C were significantly lower than those in group A, however, differences between groups B and C were insignificant (P > 0.05). Incidences and severity of PONV in groups B and C were significantly lower than those in group A, and differences between groups B and C were also significant (P < 0.05). At 2, 4, 6, and 24 hours after operation, there were significant differences in visual analogue scale (VAS) scores of PONV between groups A and B, A and C, as well as B and C. On postoperative days 1, 2, and 3, there were no significant differences in blood glucose levels among the groups, and there were no incidences of SSI or GIB in any group within 45 days after operation. CONCLUSION Dexamethasone significantly reduces PONV within 24 hours after TKA, does not result in significant changes in postoperative blood glucose levels, and does not increase the risk of SSI as well as GIB. In addition, perioperative two-dose dexamethasone is more advantageous than single-dose dexamethasone in reducing PONV incidence and severity within 24 hours after TKA.
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- Yancheng Chen
- Department of Orthopedics, Naval Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Naval Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Ambulatory surgery center, Naval Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Naval Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Naval Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Naval Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Shanghai, 200003, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Naval Medical University Second Affiliated Hospital, Shanghai, 200003, China.
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Liu XY, Mou P, Cao J, Chen XM, Wang HY, Zeng WN, Zhou ZK. The effect of a split-dose intravenous dexamethasone and a single high-dose on postoperative blood glucose after total joint arthroplasty: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:388. [PMID: 38956678 PMCID: PMC11221166 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04887-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA), the administration of dexamethasone may contribute to perioperative blood glucose (BG) disturbances, potentially resulting in complications, even in patients without diabetes. This study aimed to demonstrate the impact of different administration regimens of dexamethasone in postoperative BG levels. METHODS In this randomized, controlled, double-blind trial, 136 patients without diabetes scheduled for TJA were randomly assigned to three groups: two perioperative saline injections (Group A, placebo); a single preoperative injection of 20 mg dexamethasone and a postoperative saline injection (Group B), and two perioperative injections of 10 mg dexamethasone (Group C). Primary outcomes were the postoperative fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels. Secondary outcome parameters were the postoperative postprandial blood glucose (PBG) levels. Postoperative complications within 90 days were also recorded. Risk factors for FBG ≥ 140 mg/dl and PBG ≥ 180 mg/dl were investigated. RESULTS Compared to Group A, there were transient increases in FBG and PBG on postoperative days (PODs) 0 and 1 in Groups B and C. Statistical differences in FBG and PBG among the three groups were nearly absent from POD 1 onward. Both dexamethasone regimens did not increase the risk for postoperative FBG ≥ 140 mg/dl or PBG ≥ 180 mg/dl. Elevated preoperative HbA1c levels may increase the risk of postoperative FBG ≥ 140 mg/dl or PBG ≥ 180 mg/dl, respectively. CONCLUSION Perioperative intravenous high-dose dexamethasone to patients without diabetes has transient effects on increasing BG levels after TJA. However, no differences were found between the split-dose and single high-dose regimens. The elevated preoperative HbA1c, but not the dexamethasone regimens were the risk factor for FBG ≥ 140 mg/dl and PBG ≥ 180 mg/dl. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trail Registry, ChiCTR2300069473. Registered 17 March 2023, https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=186760 .
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- Xiao-Yang Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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Mou P, Zhao XD, Cai XY, Liu ZH, He CQ. The effect of preoperative different dexamethasone regimens on postoperative glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus undergoing total joint arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:14. [PMID: 38167107 PMCID: PMC10763206 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04485-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Concerns have been raised regarding the impact of preoperative intravenous dexamethasone on postoperative glycemic control in diabetic patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA). This study aimed to determine relationships between preoperative different dexamethasone regimens and postoperative fasting blood glucose (FBG), as well as to identify risk factors for postoperative FBG ≥ 200 mg/dl in diabetic patients undergoing TJA. METHODS This retrospective study included 1216 diabetic patients undergoing TJA and categorized into group A (dexamethasone = 0 mg), group B (dexamethasone = 5 mg), and group C (dexamethasone = 10 mg). All dexamethasone was administered before skin incision. FBG levels were monitored until postoperative day (POD) 3. Analyses were conducted for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) and wound complications during 90 days postoperatively. And the risk factors for postoperative FBG ≥ 200 mg/dl were identified. RESULTS Preoperative dexamethasone administration resulted in a transiently higher FBG on POD 0 and POD 1 (all P < 0.001). However, no differences were observed on POD 2 (P = 0.583) and POD 3 (P = 0.131) among three groups. While preoperative dexamethasone led to an increase in postoperative mean FBG and postoperative maximum FBG (all P < 0.001), no differences were found in wound complications (P = 0.548) and PJI (P = 1.000). Increased HbA1c and preoperative high FBG, but not preoperative dexamethasone, were identified as risk factors for postoperative FBG ≥ 200 mg/dl. Preoperative HbA1c level of ≥ 7.15% was associated with an elevated risk of postoperative FBG ≥ 200 mg/dl. CONCLUSIONS Although preoperative intravenous administration of 5 mg or 10 mg dexamethasone in diabetic patients showed transient effects on postoperative FBG after TJA, no differences were found in the rates of PJI and wound complications during 90 days postoperatively. Notably, patients with a preoperative HbA1c level of ≥ 7.15% and elevated preoperative FBG may encountered postoperative FBG ≥ 200 mg/dl.
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- Ping Mou
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Trauma Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Medical Technology Institute, West China Clinical Medical College, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sports Medicine Center, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital of the Army Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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Dimmen A, Timko S, Greenwood J, McShane F, Ulinski J. Effect of dexamethasone administration for postoperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis on glucose levels in adults with diabetes undergoing elective surgery: a systematic review with meta-analysis. JBI Evid Synth 2023; 21:2156-2187. [PMID: 37807873 DOI: 10.11124/jbies-22-00300] [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: 10/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this review was to evaluate the effect of intravenous dexamethasone given intraoperatively for postoperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis on maximal blood glucose level within the initial 24 hours following elective surgery for patients with diabetes. INTRODUCTION Postoperative nausea and vomiting is a prevalent adverse effect of anesthesia that leads to morbidity, increased health care costs, and unanticipated hospital admissions. Dexamethasone is an effective prophylactic agent that confers secondary analgesic and anti-inflammatory benefits. However, its use in patients with diabetes remains controversial due to the potential for increased postoperative blood glucose levels. INCLUSION CRITERIA This review considered studies with participants 18 years of age or older with type 1 or 2 diabetes undergoing an elective surgical procedure. Eligible studies reported postoperative blood glucose levels in adults with diabetes after receiving a single 4-10 mg prophylactic dose of intravenous dexamethasone intraoperatively for postoperative nausea and vomiting. The primary outcome was maximum blood glucose level in the first 24 hours after surgery. All study designs were eligible for inclusion. Studies were excluded if they lacked a control group with diabetes or if they did not report maximum blood glucose values in both groups. METHODS A search of MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, Embase, Web of Science, TRIP database, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews was completed in October 2021. Gray literature resources were also searched. No date or language restrictions were applied. Methodological quality was assessed using JBI appraisal tools for randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and case-control studies. A meta-analysis of maximal postoperative blood glucose level within 24 hours of surgery was performed, as well as subgroup analyses by dexamethasone dose, insulin treatment, and study design type. RESULTS Eleven studies (4 randomized controlled trials, 6 cohort studies, and 1 case-control study) were included in this review, with 1 study excluded from meta-analysis and results reported narratively. The total sample size of studies included in meta-analysis was 2567. The administration of dexamethasone significantly increased maximal blood glucose levels in the 24 hours immediately following surgery compared with control groups with diabetes, as demonstrated by randomized controlled trials (mean difference [MD] 39.56 mg/dL; 95% CI 16.18 to 62.94; P < 0.001; I2 = 87%) and observational studies (MD 26.31 mg/dL; 95% CI 7.10 to 45.52; P = 0.007; I2 = 92%). This increase in blood glucose was significant for all doses of dexamethasone: 4 mg (MD 40.81 mg/dL; 95% CI 2.42 to 79.19; P = 0.001; I2 = 91%), 8 mg (randomized controlled trials only; MD 39.45 mg/dL; 95% CI 15.32 to 63.58; P = 0.001; I2 = 86%), and mixed 4-10 mg dose (MD 30.82 mg/dL; 95% CI 6.75 to 54.88; P < 0.012; I2 = 93%). Postoperative hyperglycemia persisted in studies using insulin treatment as well as those not using insulin protocols. The overall certainty of the findings ranged from very low for outcomes that included cohort studies to moderate when outcomes from randomized controlled trials were analyzed separately. However, the quantitative findings of the experimental and observational studies were clinically similar. Risk of bias presented minimal concerns in all included studies. CONCLUSIONS Dexamethasone leads to transient postoperative hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes undergoing elective surgery when given as a single 4-10 mg intravenous dose for postoperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis. The clinical relevance of hyperglycemia is debatable given its small magnitude and transient nature. Without more tightly controlled data, methodological consistency, and baseline blood glucose values, it is impossible to test causal links between hyperglycemia and pre-existing patient factors (eg, hemoglobin A1C levels) or postoperative complications. REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42020185607.
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- Andrew Dimmen
- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
- RFU Center for Interprofessional Evidence Based Practice: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
- RFU Center for Interprofessional Evidence Based Practice: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
- RFU Center for Interprofessional Evidence Based Practice: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
- RFU Center for Interprofessional Evidence Based Practice: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA
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Huang Z, Dong H, Ye C, Zou Z, Wan W. Clinical utilization of methylprednisolone in conjunction with tranexamic acid for accelerated rehabilitation in total hip arthroplasty. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:747. [PMID: 37789429 PMCID: PMC10548678 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04249-8] [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: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combined methylprednisolone (MP) and tranexamic acid (TXA) in promoting accelerated rehabilitation following total hip arthroplasty (THA). We further investigated effective strategies for rapid rehabilitation post-THA. METHODS Conducted as a randomized controlled trial involving 80 patients, the study allocated subjects into two groups. The control group received saline and TXA, whereas the experimental group was administered with an additional dose of MP. Several clinical parameters, including markers of inflammation, pain, nausea, and coagulation factors, were meticulously assessed in both groups. RESULTS It was observed that the group receiving the MP + TXA treatment showcased significant reductions in postoperative levels of CRP and IL-6, as well as an alleviation in pain scores. Furthermore, this group demonstrated lower incidences of postoperative nausea and fatigue, facilitating enhanced hip joint mobility. Interestingly, this group did exhibit blood glucose fluctuations within the first 24 h postoperatively. However, there was no notable difference between the groups concerning transfusion rate, postoperative hospital stay duration, and coagulation profile, and no severe complications were reported. CONCLUSION The findings suggest that the combined administration of MP and TXA can appreciably enhance postoperative recovery, by reducing inflammatory markers, alleviating pain, reducing nausea and fatigue, and improving hip mobility, without leading to an increased risk of severe perioperative complications. This highlights the potential role of this combined therapy in facilitating improved postoperative patient experiences.
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- Zuqi Huang
- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Hezhou People's Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hezhou, China
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Hezhou People's Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hezhou, China
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Hezhou People's Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hezhou, China
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Hezhou People's Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hezhou, China
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Hezhou People's Hospital, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hezhou, China.
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Morin N, Taylor S, Krahn D, Baghirzada L, Chong M, Harrison TG, Cameron A, Ruzycki SM. Strategies for intraoperative glucose management: a scoping review. Can J Anaesth 2023; 70:253-270. [PMID: 36450943 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-022-02359-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Perioperative hyperglycemia is associated with adverse outcomes for patients with and without diabetes. Guidelines and published protocols for intraoperative glycemic management have substantial variation in their recommendations. We sought to characterize the current evidence-guiding intraoperative glycemic management in a scoping review. SOURCES Our search strategy included MEDLINE (Ovid and EBSCO), PubMed, PubMed Central, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, SciVerse Scopus, and Web of Science and a gray literature search of Google, Google Scholar, hand searching of the reference lists of included articles, OAISter, institutional protocols, and ClinicalTrails.gov. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS We identified 41 articles that met our inclusion criteria, 24 of which were original research studies. Outcomes and exposures were defined heterogeneously across studies, which limited comparison and synthesis. Investigators often created arbitrary and differing categories of glucose values rather than analyzing glucose as a continuous variable, which limited our ability to combine results from different studies. In addition, the study populations and surgery types also varied considerably, with few studies performed during day surgeries and specific surgical disciplines. Study populations often included more than one type of surgery, indication, and urgency that were expected to have varying physiologic and inflammatory responses. Combining low- and high-risk patients in the same study population may obscure the harms or benefits of intraoperative glycemic management for high-risk procedures or patients. CONCLUSION Future studies examining intraoperative glycemic management should carefully consider the study population, surgical characteristics, and pre- and postoperative management of hyperglycemia.
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Room 1422, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Room 1422, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 2T9, Canada.
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Zhou W, Liu F, Fang J, Han L. Dexamethasone in preventive analgesia alleviates pain and complications after jaw cyst enucleation: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2022; 22:344. [DOI: 10.1186/s12871-022-01895-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Dexamethasone is widely used in the prevention of postoperative complications in oral surgery and strengthening the analgesic effect after anesthesia, but the efficacy is controversial, and the relationship between postoperative complications and pain is still unclear. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the analgesic effect of dexamethasone in the treatment of jaw cyst and to explore the relationship between postoperative complications and pain.
Methods
We conducted a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial. 120 patients were divided into two groups, dexamethasone group ( group D) and control group (Group C). All patients were given 0.02 mg·kg−1 of hydromorphone to relieve pain in advance at 10 min before the beginning of operation. Meanwhile, dexamethasone was injected 0.2 mg·kg−1 intravenously in group D and normal saline was injected in group C. The primary endpoint was pain intensity at 2 h, 6 h, 12 h, 24 h and 48 h after surgery. The secondary endpoints were the incidence and extent of complications after surgery, including facial swelling and trismus.
Results
Compared with group C, the visual analogue scale (VAS) scores and occurrence of painful event postoperatively in group D were significantly lower both at rest (P < 0.0001 and P = 0.0014) and during mobilization (P < 0.0001 both). The degree of facial swelling and trismus in group D were significantly lower than that in group C at 24 h (P < 0.0001 and P = 0.00022) and 48 h (P < 0.0001 and P = 0.00015) after surgery, but there was no difference at 6 h and 12 h (P = 0.137 and P = 0.083) after surgery. The C-reactive protein (CRP) level at 24 h after operation in group D was lower than group C (P = 0.012), but there was no significant difference in blood glucose concentration between the two groups (P = 0.608).
Conclusion
Dexamethasone can reduce the degree of facial swelling and trismus after jaw cyst surgery by inhibiting the production of inflammation, which alleviated the postoperative pain of patients significantly. In addition, it did not increase the risk of hyperglycemia.
Trial registration
This study was registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry on May 07, 2020 (URL: http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=53344. Registry number: ChiCTR2000032693). Registered on 07/05/2020.
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Peter V, Shenoy U, Rukkiyabeevi B. Effect of a single intraoperative dose of dexamethasone on glycaemic profile in postoperative patients - A double-blind randomised controlled study. Indian J Anaesth 2022; 66:789-795. [PMID: 36590189 PMCID: PMC9795505 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_332_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background and Aims The effect of a single intraoperative dose of steroids on perioperative blood sugar levels is uncertain. We hypothesised that a single dose of dexamethasone would not unfavourably alter the glucose levels of non-diabetic patients. This study aimed to evaluate the post-operative glycaemic profile after a single dose of intraoperative dexamethasone in non-diabetic patients. The presence of post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), pain, surgical site infection (SSI) and length of hospital stay were also evaluated. Methods This randomised, double-blind, controlled study was done by recruiting 150 non-diabetic adult patients of the American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I/II undergoing elective surgery. Patients in the study group were administered a single dose of dexamethasone (0.15 mg/kg). Blood glucose levels were assessed at various time points for up to 72 hours post-operatively using point-of-care testing. Secondary outcomes such as PONV, pain, fever and SSI were also documented. Data were compared and analysed using Student's t-test, Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney test and analysis of variance test. Results There was an earlier, higher and prolonged elevation in blood glucose levels in patients receiving dexamethasone. The mean (standard deviation) of fasting/postprandial blood sugars on the first, second and third postoperative days respectively was significantly higher in the study group 98.04 (21.89)/139.16 (20.59), 96.64 (19.20)/138.17 (18.05), 96.60 (17.40)/138.32 (15.10) mg/dl as compared to control group 86.9 6 (10.28)/128.95 (10.53), 88.81 (8.87)/131.97 (9.68), 88.16 (8.50)/130.88 (9.48) mg/dl. About 10.7% of the patients who received dexamethasone had blood glucose levels greater than 180 mg/dl. There were no significant differences in the secondary outcomes. Conclusion Even a single dose of dexamethasone in non-diabetic adults causes significant and prolonged postoperative hyperglycaemia.
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- Vigil Peter
- Department of Anaesthesia, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Regional Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Vigil Peter, Alapatt House, Parappukkara P.O, Thrissur, Kerala - 680 310, India. E-mail:
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Regional Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Regional Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India
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Bonilla JL, Rodriguez-Torres JB, Verar GL, Mason-Nguyen J, Moore CB. Perioperative Dexamethasone for Patients With Diabetes and Its Effect on Blood Glucose After Surgery. J Perianesth Nurs 2022; 37:551-556. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2021.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Oshima A, Hatayama K, Terauchi M, Kakiage H, Hashimoto S, Chikuda H. The comparison of dexamethasone and triamcinolone periarticular administration in total knee arthroplasty: retrospective cohort study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:120. [PMID: 35123474 PMCID: PMC8818232 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05048-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Intraoperative periarticular injection of corticosteroid effectively reduces perioperative pain in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, which corticosteroid is most effective for intraoperative periarticular injection remains controversial. We compared the effects of corticosteroids between dexamethasone and triamcinolone acetonide periarticular administration for reducing pain and postoperative nausea and increasing fasting blood glucose concentrations during the perioperative period following TKA. Methods One hundred and two patients who underwent TKA from August 2018 to September 2020 were divided into two groups: one received 10 mg dexamethasone for intraoperative periarticular injection and another receiving 40 mg triamcinolone acetonide. Postoperative pain scores at rest and during walking and nausea scores were recorded using a 0-to-10 Numerical Rating Scale. C-reactive protein (CRP) and fasting blood glucose levels were measured pre- and postoperatively. Results Pain scores in the triamcinolone group were significantly lower than in the dexamethasone group at rest 7 days postoperatively (1.5 vs. 2.0; p = 0.046) and while walking at both 72 h (3.9 vs. 4.8; p = 0.008) and 7 days postoperatively (3.2 vs. 4.0; p = 0.03). The CRP levels in the triamcinolone group were significantly lower than in the dexamethasone group at 7 days postoperatively (1.6 mg/dl vs. 3.0 mg/dl: p < 0.001). The fasting blood glucose levels at 1 day postoperatively were increased in both groups but not significantly different between the groups. No significant differences in the nausea score were noted between the groups. Conclusions Triamcinolone acetonide periarticular administration provided greater pain relief by reducing inflammation to a greater degree than dexamethasone.
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Effects of Intravenous Dexamethasone on Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus After Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:3909-3914. [PMID: 34446328 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We sought to determine whether administrations of intravenous (IV) dexamethasone jeopardize blood glycemic control, increase rates of postoperative complications, and diabetic medication change after TKA. METHODS This retrospective study included 427 patients with DM who underwent TKA. Patients were divided into two groups according to the use of IV dexamethasone (Dexa and No Dexa). For the Dexa, IV dexamethasone (5mg) was administered twice (surgery day, postoperative day 1). Blood glucose level until postoperative day 5, whether the mean blood glucose level was ≥200 mg/dL or not, the rate of a diabetic medication change, and postoperative complications (surgical site infection, delayed wound healing) were analyzed. RESULTS The adverse effects of IV dexamethasone on glycemic control were limited to the day of injection. The mean blood glucose level was 168.8 mg/dL and 204.4 mg/dL on operation day and 193.0 mg/dL and 210.5 mg/dL on postoperative day 1 in the No Dexa and the Dexa, respectively. High preoperative glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, but not IV dexamethasone administration, increased the risk of postoperative blood glucose level ≥200 mg/dL (odds ratio [OR], 2.810) and diabetic medication change (OR, 3.635, P < .001). A preoperative HbA1c level of >7.05% was associated with the risk of diabetic medication change. There was increase of postoperative complications (OR, 0.693, P = .552). CONCLUSIONS IV dexamethasone have transient effects on increasing the blood glucose level after TKA in patients with DM. However, patients with a preoperative HbA1c level of ≥7.05% may need to change their diabetic medication after TKA, regardless of IV dexamethasone administration.
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A Repeat Dose of Perioperative Dexamethasone Can Effectively Reduce Pain, Opioid Requirement, Time to Ambulation, and In-Hospital Stay After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:3938-3944. [PMID: 34538546 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The ideal dose of intravenous glucocorticoids to control pain in total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains unclear. This randomized controlled trial compared postoperative pain and tramadol requirement in patients undergoing unilateral primary THA who received one versus two perioperative doses of dexamethasone. METHODS Patients consented to undergo blinded, simple randomization to either one (at anesthetic induction [1D-group]: 54 patients) or two (with an additional dose 8 hours after surgery [2D-group]: 61 patients) perioperative doses of 8-mg intravenous dexamethasone. Pain was evaluated with visual analog scale at 8, 16, and 24 hours postoperatively and with tramadol requirement. The secondary outcomes included postoperative nausea and vomiting, time to ambulation, and length of stay. RESULTS Age (mean, 66 ± 13 years), body mass index (mean, 29 ± 5), gender (60% female), and history of diabetes were similar between groups (P >.05). Pain was higher at 16 (4 [interquartile range {IQR} 3-5] vs 2 [IQR 1-3]; P <.001) and 24 (2.5 [IQR 2-3] vs 1 [IQR 0-1] P <.001) hours postoperatively in the 1D-group patients. 1D-group patients had significantly more tramadol consumption (50 [IQR 50-100] vs 0 [IQR 0-50]; P = .01), as well as postoperative nausea and vomiting (18 [33.3%] vs 5 [8.2%]; P = .001). Fifty-five (90%) patients in the 2D-group and 32 (59%) in the 1D-group ambulated on postoperative day 0 (P = .0002). Fifty-eight (95%) patients in the 2D-group and 37 (68%) in the 1D-group were discharged on postoperative day 1 (P = .0002). CONCLUSION An additional dose of dexamethasone at 8 hours postoperatively significantly reduced pain, tramadol consumption, time to ambulation, and length of stay after primary THA.
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Xu H, Xie J, Yang J, Huang Z, Wang D, Pei F. Synergistic Effect of a Prolonged Combination Course of Tranexamic Acid and Dexamethasone Involving High Initial Doses in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Knee Surg 2021; 36:515-523. [PMID: 34794198 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The optimal regimes of tranexamic acid (TXA) and dexamethasone (DXM) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are still uncertain. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of a prolonged course of intravenous TXA and DXM involving a high initial dose in TKA. Patients who underwent primary TKA at our center were randomized to receive one of four regimes: control (group A), prolonged course of TXA (B), prolonged course of DXM (C), or the combination of a prolonged course of TXA and DXM (D). The four groups were compared in primary outcomes (fibrinolytic and inflammatory markers, knee function, postoperative pain levels, and consumption of opioids) and secondary outcomes (blood loss, maximal drop in hemoglobin, coagulation, fasting blood glucose, and complications). A total of 162 patients were enrolled. On postoperative days 2 and 3, fibrinolytic markers were lower in groups B and D than in groups A and C; inflammatory markers were lower in groups C and D than in groups A and B. Inflammatory markers were lower in group B than in group A on postoperative day 3. Postoperative pain levels and oxycodone consumption were lower, and knee function was better in groups C and D. The four groups did not differ in any of the secondary outcomes. A prolonged course of intravenous TXA and DXM involving high initial doses can effectively inhibit postoperative fibrinolytic and inflammatory responses, reduce pain, and improve knee function after TKA.
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- Hong Xu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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- College of Earth and Environmental Sciences and School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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Schumann R, Ziemann-Gimmel P, Sultana A, Eldawlatly AA, Kothari SN, Shah S, Wadhwa A. Postoperative nausea and vomiting in bariatric surgery: a position statement endorsed by the ASMBS and the ISPCOP. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 17:1829-1833. [PMID: 34462224 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Roman Schumann
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, VA Boston Medical Center, West Roxbury, Massachusetts.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Macquarie University Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Prisma Health, Greenville, South Carolina
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- Department of Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
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Klag EA, Kuhlmann NA, Tramer JS, Franovic S, Muh SJ. Dexamethasone decreases postoperative opioid and antiemetic use in shoulder arthroplasty patients: a prospective, randomized controlled trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2021; 30:1544-1552. [PMID: 33486058 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Multimodal pain control can be beneficial in relieving postoperative pain and limiting narcotic use following orthopedic procedures. Additionally, with increasing interest in outpatient arthroplasty procedures, providers have interest in adequate early postoperative pain control and complications. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dexamethasone on pain, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and length of stay following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA). METHODS One hundred twelve patients undergoing TSA or RTSA by a single surgeon were assessed for inclusion in this investigation. We performed a prospective randomized controlled trial to investigate the effect of 10 mg of dexamethasone administered within 90 minutes of surgery. Primary outcome assessed was the average morphine equivalent use over the first 24 hours postsurgery. Secondary outcomes included postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) scores, antiemetic use, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and complications. RESULTS A total of 75 patients were included in the final analysis, with 32 patients (42.7%) randomized to the control group and 43 (57.3%) randomized to the dexamethasone group. Body mass index was significantly greater in the control group (33.8 vs. 30.3, P = .014); otherwise, there were no significant demographic differences between groups. Average ondansetron use was significantly lower in the dexamethasone group compared with controls for the 0- to 4-hour interval (0.1 vs. 0.9 mg, respectively, P = .006) and was lower overall for the first 24 hours (0.3 vs. 1.0 mg, P = .025). Differences in VAS scores were significantly lower in the dexamethasone group at all time points (P < .05 for all). The average VAS score over the 24-hour period for the dexamethasone group was also significantly lower than the controls (3 vs. 6, P < .001). Morphine equivalent use was significantly lower in the dexamethasone group compared with controls at 12-16 hours (1.7 vs. 4.0 mg, respectively, P = .004) and at 16-20 hours (1.7 vs. 3.4 mg, respectively, P = .006). When averaged over the first 24 hours, morphine equivalent was also significantly lower in the dexamethasone group (16.1 vs. 25.4 mg, P = .007). There was no significant difference in glucose control or complications between groups. CONCLUSION Dexamethasone decreases opioid requirements in the first 24 hours following surgery, provides improved pain control, and decreases antiemetic use following shoulder arthroplasty. Dexamethasone is an important multimodal adjunct for controlling pain and postoperative nausea and vomiting following primary TSA.
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Pfeifer KJ, Selzer A, Mendez CE, Whinney CM, Rogers B, Simha V, Regan D, Urman RD, Mauck K. Preoperative Management of Endocrine, Hormonal, and Urologic Medications: Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI) Consensus Statement. Mayo Clin Proc 2021; 96:1655-1669. [PMID: 33714600 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Perioperative medical management is challenging due to the rising complexity of patients presenting for surgical procedures. A key part of preoperative optimization is appropriate management of long-term medications, yet guidelines and consensus statements for perioperative medication management are lacking. Available resources utilize the recommendations derived from individual studies and do not include a multidisciplinary focus or formal consensus. The Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI) identified a lack of authoritative clinical guidance as an opportunity to utilize its multidisciplinary membership to improve evidence-based perioperative care. SPAQI seeks to provide guidance on perioperative medication management that synthesizes available literature with expert consensus. The aim of this Consensus Statement is to provide practical guidance on the preoperative management of endocrine, hormonal, and urologic medications. A panel of experts with anesthesiology, perioperative medicine, hospital medicine, general internal medicine, and medical specialty experience was drawn together and identified the common medications in each of these categories. The authors then utilized a modified Delphi approach to critically review the literature and generate consensus recommendations.
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- Kurt J Pfeifer
- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus
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- Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Li CJ, Wang BJ, Mu DL, Wang DX. The effect of dexmedetomidine on intraoperative blood glucose homeostasis: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2021; 21:139. [PMID: 33962565 PMCID: PMC8103750 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-021-01360-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Purpose To investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine on intraoperative blood glucose hemostasis in elderly patients undergoing non-cardiac major surgery. Methods This was secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Patients in dexmedetomidine group received a loading dose dexmedetomidine (0.6 μg/kg in 10 min before anaesthesia induction) followed by a continuous infusion (0.5 μg/kg/hr) till 1 h before the end of surgery. Patients in control group received volume-matched normal saline at the same time interval. Primary outcome was the incidence of intraoperative hyperglycemia (blood glucose higher than 10 mmol/L). Results 303 patients in dexmedetomidine group and 306 patients in control group were analysed. The incidence of intraoperative hyperglycemia showed no statistical significance between dexmedetomidine group and control group (27.4% vs. 22.5%, RR = 1.22, 95%CI 0.92–1.60, P = 0.167). Median value of glycemic variation in dexmedetomidine group (2.5, IQR 1.4–3.7, mmol) was slightly lower than that in control group (2.6, IQR 1.5–4.0, mmol), P = 0.034. In multivariable logistic analysis, history of diabetes (OR 3.007, 95%CI 1.826–4.950, P < 0.001), higher baseline blood glucose (OR 1.353, 95%CI 1.174–1.560, P < 0.001) and prolonged surgery time (OR 1.197, 95%CI 1.083–1.324, P < 0.001) were independent risk factors of hyperglycaemia. Conclusions Dexmedetomidine presented no effect on intraoperative hyperglycemia in elderly patients undergoing major non-cardiac surgery. Trial registration Present study was registered at Chinese Clinical Trial Registry on December 1, 2015 (www.chictr.org.cn, registration number ChiCTR-IPR-15007654).
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- Chun-Jing Li
- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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Jin Z, Lee C, Zhang K, Gan TJ, Bergese SD. Safety of treatment options available for postoperative pain. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2021; 20:549-559. [PMID: 33656971 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2021.1898583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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IntroductionPostoperative pain is one of the most common adverse events after surgery and has been shown to increase the risk of other complications. On the other hand, liberal opioid use in the perioperative period is also associated with risk of adverse events. The current consensus is therefore to provide multimodal, opioid minimizing analgesia after surgery.Areas CoveredIn this review, we will discuss the benefits and risks associated with non-opioid analgesics, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, gabapentinoids, ketamine, α-2 agonists, and corticosteroids. In addition, we will discuss the general and block-specific risks associated with regional anesthestic techniques.Expert OpinionAdverse events associated with non-opioid analgesics are rare outside their specific contraindicated patient groups, especially when dosed appropriately. α-2 agonists can cause transient hypotension and bradycardia, and gabapentinoids may cause sedation in higher risk patient populations. Regional anesthesia techniques are generally safe when done by an experienced practitioner. We therefore encourage the development of standardized multimodal analgesic protocols, which may facilitate opioid minimization and lead to better patient outcomes.
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- Zhaosheng Jin
- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Health Science Center, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Health Science Center, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Health Science Center, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Health Science Center, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook University Health Science Center, Stony Brook, NY, USA.,Department of Neurosurgery, Stony Brook University Health Science Center, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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Hatayama K, Terauchi M, Oshima A, Kakiage H, Ikeda K, Higuchi H. Comparison of Intravenous and Periarticular Administration of Corticosteroids in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2021; 103:319-325. [PMID: 33497075 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.01153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Corticosteroids are widely used in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) to relieve postoperative pain and prevent postoperative nausea. The aim of this prospective, randomized controlled study was to compare the effects of intravenous and periarticular administration of corticosteroids on pain control, prevention of postoperative nausea, and inflammation and thromboembolism markers following TKA. METHODS One hundred patients undergoing TKA were randomly allocated to either the intravenous administration or periarticular injection group. The intravenous administration group received 10 mg dexamethasone 1 hour before and 24 hours after the surgical procedure, as well as a periarticular injection placebo during the procedure. The periarticular injection group received a 40-mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide during the surgical procedure, as well as an intravenous administration placebo 1 hour before and 24 hours after the procedure. Postoperative pain scores at rest and during walking and nausea scores were recorded according to the 0-to-10 Numerical Rating Scale. Interleukin-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP), and prothrombin fragment 1.2 (PF1.2) were measured preoperatively and postoperatively. RESULTS Pain scores at rest and during walking 24 hours postoperatively were significantly lower in the periarticular injection group than in the intravenous administration group. Nausea scores showed no significant difference between groups. IL-6 at 24 and 48 hours postoperatively also showed no significant difference between groups. CRP at 24 and 48 hours postoperatively was significantly lower in the intravenous administration group than in the periarticular injection group. In contrast, CRP at 1 week postoperatively was significantly higher in the intravenous administration group than in the periarticular injection group. The mean PF1.2 was significantly lower in the intravenous administration group than in the periarticular injection group at 4 hours postoperatively. Two cases of deep venous thrombosis in each group were detected with use of ultrasonographic examination. CONCLUSIONS Periarticular injection of corticosteroids showed a better pain-control effect at 24 hours postoperatively than did intravenous administration, whereas the antiemetic effect was similar between treatments. Although intravenous administration had a better anti-thromboembolic effect than periarticular injection, the incidence of deep venous thrombosis was low in both groups. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Kazuhisa Hatayama
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Japan Community Health Care Organization Gunma Central Hospital, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Japan Community Health Care Organization Gunma Central Hospital, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Surgery, Asakura Sports Rehabilitation Clinic, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Surgery, Asakura Sports Rehabilitation Clinic, Maebashi, Japan
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Combination Effect of High-Dose Preoperative and Periarticular Steroid Injection in Total Knee Arthroplasty. A Randomized Controlled Study. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:130-134.e2. [PMID: 32773268 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.07.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative pain remains a major barrier to a patient's recovery after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Periarticular corticosteroids in local infiltration analgesics (LIA) and high-dose intravenous corticosteroids have individually shown to improve pain control after TKA. However, potential interactions between them have not been investigated. This study aims to evaluate any combination effect of both routes of corticosteroids in TKA. METHODS This is a double-blinded, paired, randomized controlled trial involving 1-stage bilateral TKAs. All received 16 mg of dexamethasone intravenously. One knee was randomized to receive LIA with 40 mg of triamcinolone, while the other knee receives LIA without corticosteroids. For each patient, one knee was affected by intravenous steroids only, while the other was under the combined effect of intravenous and periarticular steroids (IVPAS). Knee pain, Southampton wound scores, and functional knee scores (Knee Society Knee Score and Oxford Knee Scores) were compared between knees of the same patient. RESULTS Forty-six patients (92 TKAs) were included. IVPAS knees showed significantly lower visual analog scale scores from day 1 to 6 weeks (P < .05) and a larger range of movement from day 2 to 4 (P < .05). IVPAS knees achieved active straight leg raise earlier than intravenous steroids (1.6 vs 2.3 days, P < .05). No differences in Southampton wound scores and functional knee scores for up to 1 year. CONCLUSION Combining intravenous and periarticular corticosteroids improved pain control and recovery after TKA with no increase in wound complications up to 1 year.
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Arumugam S, Woolley K, Smith RA, Vellanky S, Cremins MS, Dulipsingh L. Comparison of Dexamethasone 4mg vs 8mg Doses in Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients: A Retrospective Analysis. Cureus 2020; 12:e10295. [PMID: 33047085 PMCID: PMC7540179 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.10295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Introduction Dexamethasone is commonly administered intraoperatively to control postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and pain. There is limited evidence of the ideal dosage of dexamethasone during surgery. Dexamethasone administration may increase blood glucose levels, posing unique challenges in maintaining acceptable blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Objective Compare two doses of dexamethasone (4mg and 8mg) for outcomes in patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty. Methods Medical records of 3,194 patients having undergone total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017 who were administered dexamethasone were reviewed. The eligible population included male and female patients aged 18-89, who underwent elective hip and knee replacement surgery and were administered dexamethasone intraoperatively. Demographics, clinical variables, and preoperative diabetic status were recorded. Primary outcomes included: blood glucose levels, incidence of PONV, post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) time, and length of stay (LOS). Postoperative complications such as periprosthetic joint injection and urinary tract infections (UTI) were also examined within 90 days of surgery. The 30-day readmissions rate was also collected for analysis. Results There was no PONV in the entire patient population. There were no significant differences between 4mg and 8mg dexamethasone in patients with or without diabetes, for preop to postop blood glucose difference, surgical timing, and post-operative complications. Conclusion Dexamethasone in both 4mg and 8mg dose was effective in PONV prophylaxis. The effects of 4mg and 8mg dexamethasone were the same in individuals with and without diabetes and the increases in blood glucose were not significantly different. Dexamethasone should not be withheld, as its benefits seem to outweigh the risks even in patients with diabetes.
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- Sivasenthil Arumugam
- Anesthesiology, St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, USA.,Anesthesiology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, USA
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- Orthopedics, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University, North Haven, USA
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- Orthopedics, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University, North Haven, USA
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- Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Trinity Health of New England, Hartford, USA
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- Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Trinity Health of New England, Hartford, USA
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Trinity Health of New England, Hartford, USA
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Liang D, Xue C, Liu W, Wang Y. What is the optimal regimen for intravenous dexamethasone administration in primary total hip arthroplasty?: A protocol of randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22070. [PMID: 32899074 PMCID: PMC7478557 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A number of recent studies have investigated the optimal dosage and timing of dexamethasone in total hip arthroplasty (THA) but have inconsistent findings. Therefore, we designed the randomized controlled research to look for the optimal intravenous dexamethasone dose for the treatment of early postoperative pain after the THA. METHODS The Declaration of Helsinki principles was followed and the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials guidelines for randomized controlled trials was adhered in this study. The First Medical Center in People's Liberation Army General Hospital approved the study (2020-089). After written informed consent was obtained, patients aged between 18 and 80 years with Physical Status I to III of American Society of Anesthesiologists, scheduled for primary unilateral THA, were included in this present work. Randomization is the use of a computer-formed list via a secretary, at a ratio of 1:1:1. The major end points were pain scores at 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours after surgery, with visual analog scale (VAS) utilized at rest, and at 45 degrees passive hip flexion. The secondary outcomes involved the total consumption of morphine, opioid-related side effects, hip range of motion, inflammation markers, and the length of hospital stay. RESULTS We assumed that the patients who received 3 doses of dexamethasone intravenously possessed the best postoperative results compared to those who received 1 or 2 doses of the dexamethasone. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study protocol was registered in Research Registry (researchregistry5864).
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An YZ, Xu MD, An YC, Liu H, Zheng M, Jiang DM. Combined Application of Dexamethasone and Tranexamic Acid to Reduce the Postoperative Inflammatory Response and Improve Functional Outcomes in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Orthop Surg 2020; 12:582-588. [PMID: 32347005 PMCID: PMC7189035 DOI: 10.1111/os.12664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of combined use of tranexamic acid (TXA) and dexamethasone (DEX) for anti‐inflammatory and clinical outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods A total of 100 patients were included in this randomized, controlled study. Patients in the TXA + DEX group were administered TXA at a dose of 15 mg/kg, which was repeated 3 h after THA, and received 20 mg DEX. In contrast, patients in the TXA group were administered TXA at a dose of 15 mg/kg, which was repeated at 3 h postoperatively. C‐reactive protein (CRP), interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) and pain levels, incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), total blood loss and transfusion rates, postoperative fatigue, range of motion (ROM), length of hospital stay (LOS), analgesic rescue and antiemetic rescue consumption, and complications were compared in both groups. Results The CRP and IL‐6 levels were lower in the TXA + DEX group than in the TXA group (all P < 0.001) at 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h postoperatively. Patients in the TXA + DEX group had lower pain scores at rest and walking at 24 h postoperatively (all P < 0.001). In the TXA + DEX group, the incidence of PONV was lower (P = 0.005), postoperative fatigue (P < 0.001) was reduced, and analgesia and antiemetic rescue consumption were also reduced. The total blood loss, transfusion rate, LOS and hip ROM were similar in the two groups. There was no thrombosis, infection, or gastrointestinal bleeding in either group. Conclusion Compared to TXA alone, the combination of TXA + DEX can reduce postoperative inflammatory response, relieve pain, and reduce PONV and fatigue, without increasing the risk of complications. Therefore, the present study suggested that the combination of TXA + DEX is an effective and safe accelerated rehabilitation strategy for patients receiving primary unilateral THA.
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- Yu-Zhang An
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- Department of Surgical Inpatient, Cai Jia Hospital, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401120, China
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The Effect of Dexamethasone on Postoperative Blood Glucose in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:671-674. [PMID: 31761675 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2019] [Revised: 10/16/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Perioperative glucocorticoids are routinely administered to patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) to decrease postoperative pain and nausea. However, there is concern regarding the effects of glucocorticoids on perioperative glucose control in diabetes. The goal of this study is to determine if administration of preoperative dexamethasone to diabetic patients is significantly associated with hyperglycemia and increased insulin requirements in the immediate postoperative period after TJA and to identify risk factors for postoperative hyperglycemia immediately after TJA. METHODS A retrospective review of type 2 diabetic patients undergoing TJA from 2010 to 2015 (n = 285) was undertaken to evaluate the effect of dexamethasone on postoperative glucose control. Preoperative baseline characteristics were compared between patients who did and did not receive 8 mg of intravenous dexamethasone preoperatively. Postoperative glucose and insulin requirements were evaluated with respect to dexamethasone dosing. Statistical analysis was performed using logistic regression models. RESULTS Dexamethasone administration did not correlate with the maximum postoperative blood glucose (P = .78). There was a significantly higher initial postoperative blood glucose after intravenous dexamethasone administration (P < .01). Dexamethasone administration was associated with increased aspart insulin requirements on postoperative day 0 (P = .04). However, preoperative hemoglobin A1c was most strongly associated with postoperative glucose control. CONCLUSION Preoperative dexamethasone administration to diabetic patients was associated with an initial increase in blood glucose and increased insulin requirement on postoperative day 0. Yet the observed effect on glucose control in diabetic patients may not outweigh the known clinical benefits of perioperative glucocorticoids.
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Egan KG, Allen A, Hendren G, Mellott AJ, Bhavsar D. Effects of Intraoperative Dexamethasone Administration in Adult Diabetic Burn Patients. J Burn Care Res 2019; 40:627-632. [PMID: 31067313 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/irz069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The steroid dexamethasone is used intraoperatively to prevent postoperative nausea. Studies of intraoperative steroid use in diabetic patients have shown conflicting effects on blood glucose and complications, and their use has not yet been studied in the burn population. A review of adult diabetic acute burn patients undergoing surgery at a verified burn center from 2012 to 2017 was conducted. Statistical analysis compared those who did and did not receive an intraoperative steroid. A total of 74 patients who underwent 121 operations were identified; steroid was administered in 14.0% of cases. There were no statistically significant differences in preoperative glucose, insulin requirements, TBSA, or hemoglobin A1C. Postoperatively, the steroid group had a 16.7 mg/dl (SD = 11.1) increase in blood glucose (P = .042) and 53.5 unit/24 hour (SD = 28.4) increase in insulin requirement (P = .019), compared with no change in controls. The complication rate in the steroid group was 52.9% compared with 20.1% in controls (P = .003); partial graft loss was the most common complication. Diabetic burn patients who receive intraoperative steroid have increased postoperative blood glucose levels, insulin requirements, and complication rates compared with patients who do not receive steroids. Discussion is warranted to avoid intraoperative steroid in this population.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City
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Improvement in postoperative pain control by combined use of intravenous dexamethasone with intravenous dexmedetomidine after interscalene brachial plexus block for arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2019; 36:360-368. [DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000000977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bustos FP, Coobs BR, Moskal JT. A retrospective analysis of the use of intravenous dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting in total joint replacement. Arthroplast Today 2019; 5:211-215. [PMID: 31286046 PMCID: PMC6588720 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2019.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Revised: 01/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Multimodal perioperative pain-management protocols have contributed to the success of elective total joint replacement in orthopedic surgery. General or neuraxial anesthesia for arthroplasty is accompanied by complications such as pruritis, nausea, and vomiting. Dexamethasone has been demonstrated to be a safe perioperative antiemetic. This study evaluates the benefit of low-dose intravenous dexamethasone used in the perioperative period to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting. Methods Two scheduled doses of 8 mg of dexamethasone 12 hours apart after total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty were given to a dexamethasone group (n = 492) and were retrospectively compared with a no-dexamethasone group (n = 364) based on the use of antiemetics in the postoperative period. Frequency of antiemetic use in both groups was compared using a zero-inflated fixed-model Poisson distribution. Additional analysis included need for opioid analgesic, administration of diphenhydramine, and postoperative infection rates at 30 and 90 days. Results The dexamethasone group was found to have a significant reduction in need for the rescue antiemetic ondansetron (P = .00194). There was an associated reduction in length of stay for the treatment group (mean 1.83 days) relative to the control group (mean 2.17 days) (P < .001). There was no significant difference in postoperative infection rates at 30 or 90 days after arthroplasty. Conclusions Dexamethasone is a safe adjunct to perioperative protocol that may reduce nausea, thus improving patient satisfaction. There is an associated reduction in length of stay that may reduce cost of hospitalization.
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- Francis P Bustos
- Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- T Volk
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität des Saarlandes, Kirrberger Str. 100, 66421, Homburg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität des Saarlandes, Kirrberger Str. 100, 66421, Homburg, Deutschland
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Wu Y, Lu X, Ma Y, Zeng Y, Bao X, Xiong H, Shen B. Perioperative multiple low-dose Dexamethasones improves postoperative clinical outcomes after Total knee arthroplasty. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2018; 19:428. [PMID: 30501618 PMCID: PMC6271578 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-018-2359-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Accepted: 11/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of multiple low-dose dexamethasones in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods One hundred fifty patients were equally randomized into 3 groups: Group A (n = 50) received 2 doses of normal saline only; Group B (n = 50) received with 1 dose of intravenous dexamethasone and 1 dose of normal saline; Group C (n = 50) received with 2 doses of intravenous dexamethasone. The clinical outcomes and complications were assessed. Results The CRP and IL-6 were significantly lower in Group C and B than Group A at 24, 48, and 72 h postoperatively (P < 0.001 for all). The intensity of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in Group C was lower than Group A at 24 (P < 0.001, P = 0.002), 48 (P = 0.005, P = 0.041) and 72 h (P = 0.017, P = 0.031) postoperatively and Group B at 24 h (P = 0.027, P = 0.019) postoperatively. Pain were significantly less in Group C than Group A at 24 (P < 0.001), 48 h (P = 0.037) postoperatively and Group B 24 h (P = 0.030) postoperatively. Patients in Group C had better range of motion (ROM) and satisfaction than Group A (P < 0.001, P = 0.002) and B (P = 0.001, P = 0.043). No differences were found in complications. Conclusions The administration of 10 mg dexamethasone 1 h before the surgery, and repeated at 6 h postoperatively can significantly reduce the level of postoperative CRP and IL-6 and the incidence of PONV, relieve pain, achieve an additional analgesic effect, and improve the early ROM compared with the other two groups in TKA. Level of Evidence Therapeutic Level I. Trial registration The Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR1800017036). Registered on July 9, 2018.
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- Yuangang Wu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, West China University Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.,Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, West China University Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.,Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
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O'Connell RS, Clinger BN, Donahue EE, Celi FS, Golladay GJ. Dexamethasone and postoperative hyperglycemia in diabetics undergoing elective hip or knee arthroplasty: a case control study in 238 patients. Patient Saf Surg 2018; 12:30. [PMID: 30410577 PMCID: PMC6217772 DOI: 10.1186/s13037-018-0178-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/28/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Dexamethasone has been routinely used in the pre-operative setting to enhance analgesia and decrease the incidence of nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing primary arthroplasty. However, dexamethasone has the potential to increase blood glucose levels postoperatively, which is a known risk factor for complications after total joint arthroplasty. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of dexamethasone administration on post-operative blood glucose levels in diabetic patients after primary hip and knee arthroplasty. Methods This study was a retrospective review of 238 diabetic patients who underwent primary hip and knee arthroplasty between May 1, 2014 and September 30, 2016 at a single urban academic medical center. A total of 77 patients (32.4%) received dexamethasone and 161 (67.7%) did not. Oral hyperglycemic agents were held during the inpatient stay and blood glucose was controlled either with sliding scale insulin or home insulin regimens were continued. All analyses were adjusted for age, BMI, gender, type of diabetes, pre-operative diabetic medication, type of surgical procedure, and pre-operative HgbA1c level. The primary outcome was post-operative hyperglycemia within 72 h of surgery defined as any blood glucose level greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL. Results Post-operative hyperglycemia was observed in 17.1 and 20.6% of the measurements during the first 24 and 72 h respectively. After controlling for confounding variables, patients who received dexamethasone had 4.07 (95% CI: 2.46, 6.72) and 3.08 (95% CI: 2.34, 4.04) higher odds of post-operative hyperglycemia in the first 24 and 72 h respectively. Conclusions Dexamethasone administration in diabetic patients undergoing primary arthroplasty increases post-operative hyperglycemia during the first 24 and 72 h. While our data did not investigate causation, dexamethasone use in this patient population should be thoughtfully considered, as post-operative hyperglycemia is a known risk factor for complications.
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- Robert S O'Connell
- 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980153, Richmond, Virginia 23298 USA
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- 2School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1201 E Marshall St,, Richmond, Virginia 23298 USA
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- 3Department of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980032, Richmond, Virginia 23298 USA
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- 4Division of Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1101 East Marshall Street, Sanger Hall, PO Box 980111, Richmond, Virginia 23298 USA
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- 5Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980153, Richmond, Virginia 23298 USA
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Xu H, Zhang S, Xie J, Lei Y, Cao G, Pei F. Multiple Doses of Perioperative Dexamethasone Further Improve Clinical Outcomes After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:3448-3454. [PMID: 30033064 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.06.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2018] [Revised: 06/23/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the effect and safety of multiple doses of preoperative dexamethasone on pain and recovery after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS Altogether, 182 patients undergoing TKA received 3 intravenous injections of normal saline (group A), 1 injection of high-dose dexamethasone (20 mg) and 2 injections of normal saline (group B), or 1 injection of high-dose dexamethasone and 2 injections of low-dose (10 mg) dexamethasone (group C). RESULTS Visual analog scale was lower in group C than in group A or B and was different between groups A and B on postoperative days 1, 2, and 3 (all P < .05). Fewer group C patients required analgesic rescue and had lower total analgesic than those in group A or B, with the same difference between groups A and B (all P < .05). C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 levels were lower in groups B and C than in group A at 24, 48, and 72 hours postoperatively. C-reactive protein at 72 hours and interleukin-6 at 48 and 72 hours were lower in group C than in group B (all P < .05). Incidences of postoperative nausea and vomiting, number of patients requiring antiemetic rescue, and overall consumption of metoclopramide were lower in groups B and C than in group A (all P < .05). No surgical-site infections or gastrointestinal hemorrhages were detected in any group. CONCLUSION Multiple dexamethasone doses further reduced postoperative pain, decreased consumption of analgesic drugs, and provided more powered inflammation control. These findings call for further studies to further evaluate its safety.
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- Hong Xu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Hospital of Mianyang, Mianyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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De Oliveira GS, Kendall MC, McCarthy RJ. Esmolol does not improve quality of postsurgical recovery after ambulatory hysteroscopy: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e12647. [PMID: 30313053 PMCID: PMC6203464 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000012647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Intraoperative systemic esmolol has been shown to reduce postsurgical pain. Nonetheless, it is unknown whether the use of intraoperative systemic esmolol can improve patient-reported postsurgical quality of recovery. The main objective of the current investigation was to evaluate the effect of intraoperative esmolol on postsurgical quality of recovery. We hypothesized that patients receiving intraoperative esmolol would report better quality of postsurgical recovery than the ones receiving saline. METHODS The study was a prospective randomized double-blinded, placebo-controlled, clinical trial. Healthy female subjects undergoing outpatient hysteroscopic surgery under general anesthesia were randomized to receive intravenous esmolol administered at a rate of 0.5 mg/kg bolus followed by an infusion of 5 to 15 μg/kg/min or the same volume of saline. The primary outcome was the Quality of Recovery 40 (QOR-40) questionnaire at 24 hours after surgery. Other data collected included postoperative opioid consumption and pain scores. Data were analyzed using group t tests and the Wilcoxon exact test. RESULTS Seventy subjects were randomized and 58 completed the study. There was not a clinically significant difference in the global QoR-40 scores between the esmolol and saline groups at 24 hours, median (interquartile range) of 179 (171-190) and 182 (173-189), respectively, P = .82. In addition, immediate post-surgical data in the post-anesthesia care unit did not show a benefit of using esmolol compared to saline in regard to pain scores, morphine consumption, and postoperative nausea and vomiting. CONCLUSIONS Despite current evidence in the literature that intraoperative esmolol improves postsurgical pain, we did not detect a beneficial effect of intraoperative esmolol on patient-reported quality of recovery after ambulatory surgery. Our results confirm the concept that the use of patient-centered outcomes rather than commonly used outcomes (e.g., pain scores and opioid consumption) can change the practice of perioperative medicine.
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- Gildasio S. De Oliveira
- Department of Anesthesiology, Rhode Island Hospital, Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI
- Department of Healthcare Policy and Practice, School of Public Health, Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Rhode Island Hospital, Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI
- Department of Healthcare Policy and Practice, School of Public Health, Brown University, Providence, RI
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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols depend on multidisciplinary care and should be peer-reviewed and data-driven. ERAS has reduced hospital length of stay and complications, simultaneously improving patient outcomes. ERAS protocol after shoulder arthroplasty features multidisciplinary collaboration among different perioperative services and multimodal analgesia with a focus on regional anesthesia. Despite success, adoption is not universal because ERAS protocols are resource intensive. They require clinicians invested in the success of these programs and patients who can take charge of their own health. Future protocols need to include quality of life and functional outcome measures to gauge success from the patient perspective.
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- Taras Grosh
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Dulles 680, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Dulles 680, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Rudy MD, Ahuja NK, Aaronson AJ. Diabetes and Hyperglycemia in Lower-Extremity Total Joint Arthroplasty. JBJS Rev 2018; 6:e10. [DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.17.00146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Yang Q, Zhang Z, Xin W, Li A. Preoperative intravenous glucocorticoids can decrease acute pain and postoperative nausea and vomiting after total hip arthroplasty: A PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e8804. [PMID: 29381983 PMCID: PMC5708982 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000008804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A systematic review and meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were performed to assess the efficacy and safety of preoperative intravenous glucocorticoids versus controls for the prevention of postoperative acute pain and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). METHODS A computer literature search of electronic databases, including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and China Wanfang database, was conducted to identify the relevant RCTs comparing preoperative intravenous glucocorticoids versus placebos for reducing acute pain and PONV in THA patients. The primary outcomes included the use of the visual analog scale (VAS) with rest or mobilization at 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours and the occurrence of PONV. The secondary outcome was total morphine consumption. We calculated the risk ratio (RR) with a 95% confidence interval (95% CI) for dichotomous outcomes, and the weighted mean difference (WMD) with a 95% CI for continuous outcomes. RESULTS Pooled data from 7 RCTs (411 THAs) favored preoperative intravenous glucocorticoids against acute pain intensity at 4, 24, and 48 hours (P < .05). There was no significant difference between the VAS with rest or mobilization at 72 hours (P > .05). Subsequently, preoperative intravenous glucocorticoids provided a total morphine-sparing effect of 9.36 mg (WMD = -9.36, 95% CI = -12.33 to -6.38, P = .000). In addition, preoperative intravenous glucocorticoids were associated with a significant reduction of the occurrence of PONV (RR = 0.41, 95% CI = 0.30-0.57, P = .000). CONCLUSION Intravenous glucocorticoids can decrease early pain intensity and PONV after THA. However, the low number of studies and variation in dosing regimens limits the evidence for its use. Thus, more high-quality RCTs are still needed to identify the optimal drug and the safety of intravenous glucocorticoids.
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Liu X, Liu J, Sun G. Preoperative intravenous glucocorticoids can reduce postoperative acute pain following total knee arthroplasty: A meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e7836. [PMID: 28858092 PMCID: PMC5585486 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000007836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The ability of preoperative intravenous glucocorticoids to control pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been examined in many studies, but it remains controversial. Therefore, we undertook a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the efficacy and safety of preoperative intravenous glucocorticoids for postoperative pain management after TKA. METHODS We systematically searched RCTs from electronic databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, the Chinese Wanfang Database, and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure database. The outcomes included visual analogue scale (VAS) scores at 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours after TKA; the occurrence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV); blood glucose at 6 and 24 hours after TKA; and the occurrence of infection. RESULTS Of the identified studies, a total of 11 RCTs involving 1000 patients (glucocorticoids = 501, control = 499) were included in this meta-analysis. Compared with a placebo, preoperative intravenous glucocorticoids significantly reduced VAS scores at 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours, with decreases of 3.63 points, 6.81 points, 10.40 points, and 3.15 points, respectively, on a 110-point VAS. Moreover, intravenous glucocorticoids were associated with significant decreases of 19.4% and 16.8% in the occurrence of nausea and vomiting, respectively. However, intravenous glucocorticoids were also associated with increased blood glucose with no clinical importance at 6 hours after TKA. No significant difference was found in the occurrence of infection or in blood glucose at 24 hours after TKA. CONCLUSION Preoperative intravenous glucocorticoids are an effective and safe method to reduce postoperative pain and PONV in patients following TKA. More studies are necessary to identify the optimal dose and type of glucocorticoids for maximal pain control.
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