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Lee Y, Bang S, Chung J, Moon J. Retro superior costotransverse ligament space block as an effective analgesia after laparoscopic gastrectomy -a case report. Korean J Anesthesiol 2024; 77:480-483. [PMID: 39081189 PMCID: PMC11294875 DOI: 10.4097/kja.23870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The retro superior costotransverse ligament space (RSS) block, reported as a novel target in paraspinal block, involves the spreading of local anesthetics into the thoracic paravertebral space through slits around the superior costotransverse ligament . This blocks not only the dorsal rami but also the ventral rami, achieving a reliable complete sensory blockade. CASE We performed an RSS block at the T5, T7, and T9 levels on both sides for postoperative analgesia in two patients who underwent laparoscopic gastrectomy. Both patients showed complete sensory blockade from T4 to L1 on the anterior, lateral, and posterior chest walls in the recovery room. The resting and dynamic pain scores were 0 at 30 min and 6 h postoperatively. The pain score consistently remained below 3 throughout postoperative period. CONCLUSIONS The RSS block provided effective postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic gastrectomy through definitive complete sensory blockade.
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- Youngin Lee
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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La Via L, Cavaleri M, Terminella A, Sorbello M, Cusumano G. Loco-Regional Anesthesia for Pain Management in Robotic Thoracic Surgery. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3141. [PMID: 38892852 PMCID: PMC11172511 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13113141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Robotic thoracic surgery is a prominent minimally invasive approach for the treatment of various thoracic diseases. While this technique offers numerous benefits including reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and less postoperative pain, effective pain management remains crucial to enhance recovery and minimize complications. This review focuses on the application of various loco-regional anesthesia techniques in robotic thoracic surgery, particularly emphasizing their role in pain management. Techniques such as local infiltration anesthesia (LIA), thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA), paravertebral block (PVB), intercostal nerve block (INB), and erector spinae plane block (ESPB) are explored in detail regarding their methodologies, benefits, and potential limitations. The review also discusses the imperative of integrating these anesthesia methods with robotic surgery to optimize patient outcomes. The findings suggest that while each technique has unique advantages, the choice of anesthesia should be tailored to the patient's clinical status, the complexity of the surgery, and the specific requirements of robotic thoracic procedures. The review concludes that a multimodal analgesia strategy, potentially incorporating several of these techniques, may offer the most effective approach for managing perioperative pain in robotic thoracic surgery. Future directions include refining these techniques through technological advancements like ultrasound guidance and exploring the long-term impacts of loco-regional anesthesia on patient recovery and surgical outcomes in the context of robotic thoracic surgery.
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- Luigi La Via
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico “G. Rodolico-San Marco”, 95123 Catania, Italy;
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico “G. Rodolico-San Marco”, 95123 Catania, Italy;
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico “G. Rodolico-San Marco”, 95123 Catania, Italy; (A.T.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico “G. Rodolico-San Marco”, 95123 Catania, Italy; (A.T.); (G.C.)
- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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Ozonur VA, Salviz EA, Sivrikoz N, Kozanoglu E, Karaali S, Gokduman HC, Polat H, Emekli U, Tugrul MK, Orhan-Sungur M. Single and double injection paravertebral block comparison in reduction mammaplasty cases: a randomized controlled study. Anesth Pain Med (Seoul) 2023; 18:421-430. [PMID: 37919926 PMCID: PMC10635849 DOI: 10.17085/apm.23029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study compares the analgesic effects and dermatomal blockade distributions of single and double injection bilateral thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) techniques in patients undergoing reduction mammaplasty. METHODS After obtaining ethics committee approval, 60 patients scheduled for bilateral reduction mammaplasty were included in the study. Preoperatively, the patients received one of single (Group S: T3-T4) or double (Group D: T2-T3 & T4-T5) injection bilateral TPVBs using bupivacaine 0.375% 20 ml per side. All patients were operated under general anesthesia. The T3-T6 dermatomal blockade distributions on the midclavicular line were followed by pin-prick test for 30 min preoperatively and 48 h postoperatively. All patients received paracetamol 1 g when numeric rating scale (NRS) pain score was ≥ 4, and also tramadol 1 mg/kg when NRS was ≥ 4 again after 1 h. The primary endpoint was NRS pain scores at postoperative 12th h. The secondary endpoints were dermatomal blockade distributions and NRS scores through the postoperative first 48 h, time until first pain and the analgesic consumption on days 1 and 2. RESULTS Fifty-two patients completed the study. The NRS pain scores at 12th h were similar (right side: P = 0.100, left side: P = 0.096). The remaining NRS scores and other parameters were also comparable within the groups (P ≥ 0.05). Only single injection TPVB application time was shorter (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The single injection TPVB technique provided sufficient dermatomal distribution and analgesic efficacy with the advantages of being faster and less invasive.
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- Vecih Anil Ozonur
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Liv Hospital Vadİstanbul, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Washington University in St Louis, School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Basaksehir Cam and Sakura State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Sancaktepe State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Liv Hospital Vadİstanbul, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Karmakar MK, Sivakumar RK, Sheah K, Pangthipampai P, Lönnqvist PA. Quest for the Elusive Mechanism of Action for the Thoracic Paraspinal Nerve Block Techniques. Are We Ignoring the Anatomy of the "Retro Superior Costotransverse Ligament Space?". Anesth Analg 2023; 137:458-465. [PMID: 37450909 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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- Manoj Kumar Karmakar
- From the Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- From the Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Orthopedic and Hand MRI (OHM) Novena, Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Mahidol University, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailandand
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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Ameta N, Ramkiran S, Vivekanand D, Honwad M, Jaiswal A, Gupta MK. Comparison of the efficacy of ultrasound guided pectoralis-II block and intercostal approach to paravertebral block (proximal intercostal block) among patients undergoing conservative breast surgery: A randomised control study. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2023; 39:488-496. [PMID: 38025564 PMCID: PMC10661648 DOI: 10.4103/joacp.joacp_411_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Regional anesthesia techniques have attributed a multimodal dimension to pain management after breast surgery. The intercostal approach to paravertebral block has been gaining interest, becoming an alternative to conventional paravertebral block, devoid of complexities in its approach, being recognized as the proximal intercostal block. Parallel to the widespread acceptance of fascial plane blocks in breast surgery, pectoralis II block has emerged as being non-inferior to paravertebral block. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of two independent fascial plane blocks, proximal intercostal block and pectoralis II block, in breast conservation surgery. Material and Methods This prospective, randomized control, pilot study included 40 patients, randomly allocated among two groups: proximal intercostal block and pectoralis II block. Results The pectoralis II block group had significantly lower pain scores at rest in the immediate postoperative period but became comparable with the proximal intercostal block group in the late postoperative period. Pain scores on movement though were lower at 0 h postoperatively and became comparable with the proximal intercostal block group subsequently. Although the pectoralis II group had earlier recovery in the post-anesthesia care unit, the overall time to discharge from the hospital was comparable and not influential. Both groups had high patient satisfaction scores and similar perioperative opioid consumption. Sedation, time to first rescue analgesia, and postoperative nausea vomiting scores were comparable. Conclusion Fascial plane blocks in the form of pectoralis II and proximal intercostal block facilitate pain alleviation, early return to shoulder arm exercise, and enhanced recovery, which should render them to be incorporated into multimodal interdisciplinary pain management in breast conservation surgery.
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- Nihar Ameta
- Department of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology, Army Institute of Cardiothoracic Sciences, Pune, India
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- Department of Onco-Anesthesiology, HCG Cancer Centre, Kalinga Rao Road, Sampangiram Nagar, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology, Army Institute of Cardiothoracic Sciences, Pune, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, 150 General Hospital, C/O 99 APO, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Station Health Organisation, Meerut Cantt, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Shang Y, Qi F, Zheng Z, Yang G, Fei F, Guo Q, Zhu K. Effect of bilateral paravertebral nerve block on cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a prospective randomized double-blind controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2022; 22:224. [PMID: 35840876 PMCID: PMC9284703 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-022-01764-9] [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: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of a bilateral paravertebral block (PVB) on cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer. METHODS Sixty patients (40 men and 20 women) aged 65-80 undergoing radical gastrectomy surgery under general anaesthesia were included and randomly assigned to either the PVB group or the control group. Patients in the PVB group had before incision a single-shot ultrasound-guided bilateral PVB at the T8 level with 20 mL of ropivacaine 0.375%, while patients in the control group had no block. Patients in both groups had a BIS-guided total intravenous anaesthesia with propofol and remifentanil infusions. Postoperative cognitive function assessed by the mini-mental state examination (MMSE) and NSE (neuron-specific enolase) was the primary outcome. RESULTS The awareness time in group PVB was shorter than that in the group C, and the propofol and remifentanil dosages were less than that in group C (P<0.001, P = 0.007, respectively). Furthermore, the change of the MMSE score and the NSE concentration was significant from day0 to day1 and day1 to day2. (P<0.001). CONCLUSION A single-shot bilateral PVB active throughout radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer reduces the needs for general anaesthetic agents and improve postoperative recovery, along with a surrogate evidence for neuroprotective effects. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR2200060088 . Registered 18 May 2022.
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- Yanhong Shang
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Taicang, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow Univercity, Jiangsu Province, 215413, Suzhou City, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Taicang, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow Univercity, Jiangsu Province, 215413, Suzhou City, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Taicang, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow Univercity, Jiangsu Province, 215413, Suzhou City, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Taicang, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow Univercity, Jiangsu Province, 215413, Suzhou City, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Taicang, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow Univercity, Jiangsu Province, 215413, Suzhou City, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Taicang, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow Univercity, Jiangsu Province, 215413, Suzhou City, China
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- Department of Medicine, Xinglin College, Nantong University, Nantong City, 226007, Jiangsu Province, China
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Xu X, Chen X, Zhu W, Zhao J, Liu Y, Duan C, Qi Y. Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound Guided-Deep Serratus Anterior Plane Blockade With Different Doses of Dexmedetomidine for Women Undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:819239. [PMID: 35198576 PMCID: PMC8860248 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.819239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Ultrasound guided-deep serratus anterior plane block (USG-DSAPB) has been used for pain management of patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy (MRM), but evidence supporting their adjuvant analgesic benefits is limited. We explored the efficacy and safety of preemptive use of ropivacaine combined with different doses of dexmedetomidine (DEX) in USG-DSAPB for patients undergoing MRM. Methods Ninety-five female patients undergoing unilateral MRM were allocated randomly to two groups. Group RD1 had 20 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine with 5 mg of dexamethasone and 0.5 μg·kg−1 DEX in USG-DSAPB. Group RD2 had 20 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine with 5 mg of dexamethasone and 1 μg·kg−1 DEX in USG-DSAPB. The primary outcome was sufentanil consumption 72 h after USG-DSAPB. Secondary outcomes were: postoperative pain scores and level of sedation; intraoperative hemodynamics; duration of post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) stay; prevalence of moderate-to-severe pain; one-time puncture success; procedure time of blockade; time to first rescue analgesia; requirement of rescue analgesia; satisfaction scores of patients and surgeons; duration of hospital stay; adverse events; prevalence of chronic pain; quality of postoperative functional recovery. Results Compared with the RD1 group, the visual analog scale score for coughing was significantly lower at 4, 8, 12 h and sufentanil consumption was significantly lower at 4, 8, 12, 24, and 48 h after surgery in the RD2 group (P < 0.05). The time to first rescue analgesia was significantly longer in the RD2 group (P < 0.05). The requirement for rescue analgesia was significantly higher in the RD1 group (P < 0.05). The prevalence of moderate-to-severe pain, number of patients using vasoactive agents, duration of PACU stay, as well as consumption of propofol, remifentanil, and DEX were significantly lower in the RD2 group (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences between the two groups with respect to one-time puncture success, procedure time of blockade, total dermatomal spread, satisfaction scores of patients and surgeons, postoperative complications, duration of hospital stay, 40-item Quality of Recovery questionnaire (QoR-40) score, or prevalence of chronic pain (P > 0.05). Conclusions We discovered that 1 μg·kg−1 (not 0.5 μg·kg−1) DEX combined with 20 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine and 5 mg of dexamethasone in USG-DSAPB could provide superior postoperative analgesia for patients undergoing MRM. However, the quality of postoperative functional recovery and prevalence of chronic pain were similar. Clinical Trial Registration:http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=54929, identifier: ChiCTR2000033685.
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- Xia Xu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ordos Central Hospital, Ordos, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
- *Correspondence: Yingying Qi
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Parida R, Bhoi D. Ultrasound-guided multiple injection costotransverse block in a patient with postradiation therapy recurrent dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: A technical glitch. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PAIN 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/ijpn.ijpn_107_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Syal R, Soni K, Kumar R, Kamal M. A novel indication of an advanced block: Mid-point transverse process to pleura block for rib cartilage harvesting in pinna reconstruction surgery-A case report. Indian J Anaesth 2022; 66:607-608. [PMID: 36274801 PMCID: PMC9580585 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_150_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Wang R, Sun WW, Han Y, Fan XX, Pan XQ, Wang SC, Lu LJ. Observation and measurement of applied anatomical features for thoracic intervertebral foramen puncture on computed tomography images. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:4607-4616. [PMID: 34222427 PMCID: PMC8223838 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i18.4607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Thoracic intervertebral foramen puncture is the key step for interventional therapy on the thoracic nerve roots or dorsal root ganglia. The anatomical features of the thoracic spine are complex, and puncture injury to the pleura, blood vessels, spinal cord, and other tissues may cause serious complications. The spatial anatomical characteristics and related parameters for thoracic intervertebral foramen puncture remain poorly understood.
AIM To observe and summarize the spatially applied anatomical characteristics for intervertebral foramen puncture on different vertebral segments.
METHODS A total of 88 patients (41 males and 47 females) who underwent thoracic minimally invasive interventional treatment at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital from January 2019 to June 2020 were included. Computed tomography images of 167 thoracic vertebral segments scanned in the prone position were collected. The width of the intertransverse space (DP), the height of the rib neck/head above the lower transverse process (DR), the width of the lateral border of the articular process/lamina (WP), and the width of the posterior border of the vertebral body (WV) were measured. At the upper 1/3 of the intervertebral foramina, the horizontal inclination angle (α) from the lateral border of the articular process/lamina to the posterolateral border of the vertebral body was measured. The ratios DR/DP and WP/WV were calculated. The intervertebral foramen parameters were compared between segments.
RESULTS No rib head/neck occlusion (DR/DP > 0) was found in the intertransverse spaces of T1-2 and T12-L1. The incidence of occlusion for the upper thoracic segments (T1-5, n = 138), middle thoracic segments (T5-9, n = 116), and lower thoracic segments (T9-L1, n = 80) were 76.81%, 100%, and 82.50%, respectively. The incidence of occlusion for the middle thoracic segments was significantly higher than that for the upper and lower thoracic segments (P < 0.05). The incidence of > 1/2 occlusion (DR/DP > 1/2) for the upper, middle, and lower thoracic segments was 7.97%, 74.14%, and 32.50%, respectively. The incidence of > 1/2 occlusion for the middle thoracic segments was significantly higher than that for the upper and lower thoracic segments (P < 0.05). WP was longer than WV on T1-2 to T9-10 and shorter than WV on T10-11 to T12-L1. The horizontal puncture angle (α) into the external opening of the intervertebral foramina was positively correlated with the segments of the thoracic vertebrae from the cephalic to caudal portion (left: r = 0.772, P < 0.01; right: r = 0.771, P < 0.01), and the horizontal inclination angle for T11-12 and T12-L1 was 90°.
CONCLUSION It is necessary to identify the spatial impact of the rib head/neck on the puncture path of the intervertebral foramina and design appropriate puncture angles for different segments.
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- Ran Wang
- Department of Pain Management, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
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Balan C, Bubenek-Turconi SI, Tomescu DR, Valeanu L. Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia-Current Strategies for Enhanced Recovery after Cardiac Surgery. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2021; 57:312. [PMID: 33806175 PMCID: PMC8065933 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57040312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
With the advent of fast-track pathways after cardiac surgery, there has been a renewed interest in regional anesthesia due to its opioid-sparing effect. This paradigm shift, looking to improve resource allocation efficiency and hasten postoperative extubation and mobilization, has been pursued by nearly every specialty area in surgery. Safety concerns regarding the use of classical neuraxial techniques in anticoagulated patients have tempered the application of regional anesthesia in cardiac surgery. Recently described ultrasound-guided thoracic wall blocks have emerged as valuable alternatives to epidurals and landmark-driven paravertebral and intercostal blocks. These novel procedures enable safe, effective, opioid-free pain control. Although experience within this field is still at an early stage, available evidence indicates that their use is poised to grow and may become integral to enhanced recovery pathways for cardiac surgery patients.
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- Cosmin Balan
- 1st Department of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, “Prof. C. C. Iliescu” Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases, 258 Fundeni Road, 022328 Bucharest, Romania; (S.-I.B.-T.); (L.V.)
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- 1st Department of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, “Prof. C. C. Iliescu” Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases, 258 Fundeni Road, 022328 Bucharest, Romania; (S.-I.B.-T.); (L.V.)
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 8 Eroii Sanitari Blvd, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 8 Eroii Sanitari Blvd, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- 3rd Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Fundeni Clinical Institute, 258 Fundeni Road, 022328 Bucharest, Romania;
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- 1st Department of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, “Prof. C. C. Iliescu” Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases, 258 Fundeni Road, 022328 Bucharest, Romania; (S.-I.B.-T.); (L.V.)
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 8 Eroii Sanitari Blvd, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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Sakura S, Termpornlert S, Aoyama Y. Reply to Dr Wardhan et al: paravertebral catheter study leaves questions. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2020; 46:932-933. [PMID: 33268460 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2020-102299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Anesthesiology, Shimane University, Izumo, Japan.,Anesthesiology, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Anesthesiology, Shimane University, Izumo, Japan
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Termpornlert S, Sakura S, Aoyama Y, Wittayapairoj A, Kishimoto K, Saito Y. Distribution of injectate administered through a catheter inserted by three different approaches to ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block: a prospective observational study. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2020; 45:866-871. [DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2020-101545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BackgroundDespite the popularity of continuous thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB), there is a paucity of information on catheter tip position and distribution of injectate through the catheter. We observed, in real time, the spread of dye, the catheter tip position and sensory block levels produced with three different (intercostal (IC), transverse process sagittal (TS) and paralaminar (PL)) approaches to ultrasound-guided TPVB in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.MethodsAfter the induction of general anesthesia, ultrasound-guided TPVB was conducted with a patient in the lateral decubitus position. During surgery, 10 mL of dye was injected through a catheter to observe the catheter tip and the dye distribution under thoracoscopy. Dermatomal sensory block levels were measured postoperatively.ResultsTen patients for each of three different approaches completed the study. There were a variety of dye spreading patterns. The median (range) number of segmental levels stained with dye was 1.5 (1–4), 3 (1–4) and 3 (1–5) with the IC, TS and PL approaches, respectively. We observed that a catheter tip was present at the same segmental paravertebral space as intended in 50%–90% of patients using these approaches. The median (range) number of dermatomes with sensory blockade at 6 hours after block was 2.5 (1–4), 3 (2–8) and 3 (1–8) with the IC, TS and PL approaches, respectively.ConclusionsAlthough a bolus injection through a catheter for ultrasound-guided TPVB produced multiple levels of spread and sensory blockade in more than half the patients, considerable differences existed in the spread regardless of approach.
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Choi EK, Kim JI, Park SJ. A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Analgesic Efficacies of an Ultrasound-Guided Approach with and without a Combined Pressure Measurement Technique for Thoracic Paravertebral Blocks After Open Thoracotomy. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2020; 16:727-734. [PMID: 32821109 PMCID: PMC7418159 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s263353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Purpose Ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) is an established means for providing postoperative analgesia in thoracic surgery. However, there are conflicting results regarding the efficacy of post-thoracotomy pain management of ultrasound-guided TPVB when compared with that using traditional landmark approach. We therefore conducted a comparative study to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of TPVB when pressure measurement during needle advancement is combined with an ultrasound-guided approach. Patients and Methods The patients scheduled for lobectomy through thoracotomy were randomly allocated to receive either the ultrasound-guided approach only group (U group) or the ultrasound-guided approach combined with pressure measurement group (UP group) (n = 36 per group). Before thoracic muscle closure, 0.375% ropivacaine (20 mL) was administered as a bolus, followed by a continuous infusion of 0.2% ropivacaine (0.1 mL/kg/hr) in both groups. Postoperative pain was assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score while resting and coughing. Local anesthetics and pethidine usage and sensory block area were also evaluated. Results The UP group showed significantly lower VAS scores, local anesthetics and pethidine usage, and a wider sensory block area than the U group. Conclusion A combined technique with ultrasound guidance and pressure measurement provided a superior analgesic effect over that of an ultrasound-guided approach alone for the management of post-thoracotomy pain.
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- Eun Kyung Choi
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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Transverse vs. parasagittal in-plane approaches in ultrasound-guided paravertebral block using a microconvex probe. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2020; 37:752-757. [DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Wang X, Zhang H, Xie Z, Zhang Q, Jiang W, Zhang J. The effectiveness of additional thoracic paravertebral block in improving the anesthetic effects of regional anesthesia for proximal humeral fracture surgery in elderly patients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2020; 21:204. [PMID: 32075674 PMCID: PMC7031908 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-4078-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The innervation of the shoulder-upper-extremity area is complicated and unclear. Regional anesthesia with a brachial plexus and cervical plexus block is probably inadequate for the proximal humeral surgery. Missing blockade of the T1-T2 nerves may be the reason. We conduct this prospective randomized controlled trial (RCT) to explore whether an additional T2 thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) can improve the success rate of regional anesthesia for elderly patients in proximal humeral fracture surgery. METHODS/DESIGN The patients aged 65 years or older, referred for anterior-approach proximal humeral fracture surgery, will be enrolled. Each patient will be randomly assigned 1:1 to receive a combined interscalene brachial plexus with superficial cervical plexus block (IC) (combined interscalene brachial plexus with superficial cervical plexus block) or an IC block combined with thoracic paravertebral block (ICTP) block (combined thoracic paravertebral block with brachial plexus and superficial cervical plexus block). The primary outcome is the success rate of regional anesthesia without rescue analgesic methods. The secondary outcomes are as follows: sensory block at the surgical area, proportion of patients who need rescue anesthesia (intravenously administered remifentanil or conversion to general anesthesia), cumulative doses of intraoperative vasoactive medications and adverse events. The total sample size is estimated to be 80 patients. DISCUSSION This RCT aims to confirm whether an additional T2 TPVB can provide better anesthetic effects of regional anesthesia with brachial and cervical plexus block in elderly patients undergoing proximal humeral surgery. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, ID: NCT03919422. Registered on 19 April 2019.
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- Xiaofeng Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China.
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Prasad GK, Khanna S, Sharma V. Peripheral nerve blocks in trauma patients: Recent updates and improving patient outcomes: A narrative review. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PAIN 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/ijpn.ijpn_70_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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A single paravertebral injection via a needle vs. a catheter for the spreading to multiple intercostal levels: a randomized controlled trial. J Anesth 2019; 34:72-78. [DOI: 10.1007/s00540-019-02713-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/02/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Chen KY, Abhold E, Shin JH, Sabouri AS. Intraoperative Placement of Paravertebral Catheters to Manage Postoperative Pain in Opioid-Dependent Patients After Thoracolumbar Spine Fusion Surgery: A Case Report. A A Pract 2019; 13:369-372. [PMID: 31361660 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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We introduce a regional technique that involves the intraoperative placement of bilateral paravertebral catheters under direct visualization. The patient had stage IV lung cancer and was on chronic oxycodone therapy. He presented with a T10 metastatic lesion, and underwent spinal decompression with T7-L1 fusion and T10 corpectomy. Before fascial closure, catheters were advanced into the T10 paravertebral space under direct visualization by the surgeon bilaterally. Postoperatively, his pain was well controlled, and narcotic requirements were decreased. Our case report demonstrates that for patients undergoing posterior spine surgery, intraoperative placement of bilateral paravertebral catheters can be used to help manage postoperative pain.
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- Kelly Y Chen
- From the Departments of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine
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- From the Departments of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine
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- Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- From the Departments of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine
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Seidel R, Wree A, Schulze M. Thoracic-paravertebral blocks: comparative anatomical study with different injection techniques and volumes. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2019; 45:102-106. [DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2019-100896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2019] [Revised: 09/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background and objectivesWe hypothesized that different injection techniques and volumes in thoracic-paravertebral blocks (TPVB) lead to different patterns of dye spread. In particular, we investigated whether an alternating injection technique leads to complete staining of all adjacent intercostal nerves.MethodsThis comparative anatomical investigation was performed using 10 or 20 mL of dye (Alcian Blue) in 10 unfixed donor cadavers (54 injections) that were designated for education or research purposes.ResultsIn landmark-guided TPVB, the thoracic-paravertebral space (TPVS) was either not stained at all (spread of dye in the paraspinal muscles, n=3) or the dye was predominantly found in the epidural space (n=3). In ultrasound-guided TPVB, the TPVS was correctly identified in all cases (n=48). The sympathetic trunk was stained in 84.6% of injections (multi-injection technique: 100%), independent of injection technique and volume. The epidural space was stained more frequently (p≤0.001) if both the puncture site (sagittal transducer position) and guidance of the needle were more medial (77.8%). Finally, a higher injection volume (20 vs 10 mL) resulted in a higher number of stained intercostal nerves (p=0.04).ConclusionFor ultrasound-guided techniques, a higher injection volume resulted in a larger number of stained intercostal nerves. Staining of the sympathetic trunk was independent of the injection technique. Epidural spread was observed significantly less frequently if the injection was lateral (transducer transversal) or with a strictly cranial injection direction (transducer sagittal). Landmark-guided injections reliably achieved the TPVS (and the epidural space) only after a needle advance of 2.5 cm after initial contact with the transverse process.
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Mitchell KD, Smith CT, Mechling C, Wessel CB, Orebaugh S, Lim G. A review of peripheral nerve blocks for cesarean delivery analgesia. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2019; 45:rapm-2019-100752. [PMID: 31653797 PMCID: PMC7182469 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2019-100752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2019] [Revised: 09/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Peripheral nerve blocks have a unique role in postcesarean delivery multimodal analgesia regimens. In this review article, options for peripheral nerve blocks for cesarean delivery analgesia will be reviewed, specifically paravertebral, transversus abdominis plane, quadratus lumborum, iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal, erector spinae, and continuous wound infiltration blocks. Anatomy, existing literature evidence, and specific areas in need of future research will be assessed. Considerations for local anesthetic toxicity, and for informed consent for these modalities in the context of emergency cesarean deliveries, will be presented.
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- Kelsey D Mitchell
- Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Health Sciences Library, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, UPMC Magee Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Syal R, Kumar R, Kamal M, Bhatia P. Novel block and new indication: Ultrasound-guided continuous "mid-point transverse process to pleura" block in a patient with multiple rib fractures. Saudi J Anaesth 2019; 13:365-367. [PMID: 31572085 PMCID: PMC6753750 DOI: 10.4103/sja.sja_773_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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To avoid the complications related to thoracic epidural and paravertebral block, we performed mid-point transverse process to pleura (MTP) block in a patient with multiple rib fractures. A patient with 2nd--5th rib fractures came with complains of severe pain and difficulty in breathing. Ultrasound (US)-guided continuous MTP block was given at T4 level and 15 ml of 0.375% ropivacaine was deposited, followed by the catheter insertion at the same level. Patient reported decreased sensation from T2--T8 dermatomes and reduced VAS scores from 9/10 to 1/10 within 20 min of block insertion. Continuous MTP block is efficacious in providing thoracic analgesia and has higher safety margin as needle is inserted further away from pleura.
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- Rashmi Syal
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Sondekoppam RV, Uppal V, Brookes J, Ganapathy S. Bilateral Thoracic Paravertebral Blocks Compared to Thoracic Epidural Analgesia After Midline Laparotomy: A Pragmatic Noninferiority Clinical Trial. Anesth Analg 2019; 129:855-863. [PMID: 31425230 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000004219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bilateral paravertebral block (PVB) is a suitable alternative to thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) for abdominal surgeries. This randomized clinical trial aims to determine if PVB is noninferior to TEA in terms of analgesia after midline laparotomy. METHODS Seventy American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class I-III patients undergoing a laparotomy through a midline incision were randomized to receive either TEA (TEA group) or continuous bilateral PVB (PVB group) as a part of a multimodal analgesia regimen in an open-label design. Noninferiority was to be concluded if the mean between-group difference in pain on movement at the 24 postoperative hours was within a margin of 2 points on a 0-10 numerical rating scale (NRS). Pain score at rest and on movement, analgesic consumption, hemodynamics, and adverse events during the first 72 postoperative hours were the secondary outcome measures assessed for superiority. Postblock and steady-state plasma concentrations of ropivacaine and pattern of dye spread were also recorded in the PVB group. RESULTS The primary outcome of pain scores on movement at 24 postoperative hours was noninferior in PVB group in comparison to TEA group (mean difference [95% confidence interval {CI}], 0.43 [-0.72-1.58]). The pain scores at rest and on movement at other time points of assessment were within clinically acceptable limits in both groups with no significant differences between the groups over time. Arterial plasma ropivacaine levels were within safe limits, while steady-state venous level was higher than an acceptable threshold in 9 of 34 cases. CONCLUSIONS As a component of multimodal analgesia, bilateral PVB provides noninferior analgesia compared to TEA for midline laparotomy.
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- Rakesh V Sondekoppam
- From the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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A cadaver pilot study to evaluate the impact of the needle bevel orientation on the ease of paravertebral catheter insertion. Can J Anaesth 2019; 66:1421-1422. [PMID: 31452011 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-019-01468-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Revised: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Serra RM, Jimenez CP, Monticelli P, Plested M, Viscasillas J. Assessment of an ultrasound-guided technique for catheterization of the caudal thoracic paravertebral space in dog cadavers. Open Vet J 2019; 9:230-237. [PMID: 31998616 PMCID: PMC6794404 DOI: 10.4314/ovj.v9i3.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The caudal thoracic paravertebral (CTPV) block is a regional anesthesia technique currently used in human medicine to provide analgesia in abdominal surgical procedures. Aim The objectives of this study are to describe an ultrasound-guided technique to place catheters in CTPV space in canine cadavers and evaluate the distribution of a 50:50 contrast-dye solution administered through them. Methods Eight thawed adult beagle cadavers (9.2 ± 2.0 kg body total weight) were used. Thirteen catheters were placed. In the first phase, a volume of 0.3 ml kg-1 of the contrast-dye was administered in all cases. After the injections, computed tomography (CT) scans were carried out to assess the distribution of the contrast-dye. In the second phase, an extra 0.2 ml kg-1 of the contrast-dye was administered through eight catheters, followed by a second CT scan. Two cadavers were dissected to assess the distribution of the contrast-dye. The injection site varied between T8-9 and T12-13. Results The evaluation of the CT scans showed contrast-dye within the paravertebral space in 92% (12/13) of the injections. The distribution pattern observed after the injections performed within the TPV space was linear and intercostal in all cases. The median (range) linear spread of the contrast was 7 (5-10) spinal nerves and involved 3 (2-8) intercostal spaces. The contrast-dye reached lumbar regions in 42% of the injections (5/12). A larger spread of the contrast-dye was not observed after the administration of a second dose of the injectate. No signs of epidural, intrapleural/intrapulmonary, intravascular, or intraabdominal spread were observed. The dissection of the two cadavers confirmed the spread of the contrast-dye along the sympathetic trunk and intercostal spaces. Conclusion The administration of 0.3 ml kg-1 of the contrast-dye in the CTPV space resulted in a distribution compatible with the block of nerves responsible for the innervation of the majority of the abdominal viscera and cranial abdominal wall.
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- Roger Medina Serra
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, UK
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- Departament de Medicina y Cirugia Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto de Ciencias Biomedicas, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, Valencia, Spain
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Bang S, Chung K, Chung J, Yoo S, Baek S, Lee SM. The erector spinae plane block for effective analgesia after lung lobectomy: Three cases report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e16262. [PMID: 31335674 PMCID: PMC6708622 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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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RATIONALE The thoracic epidural block and thoracic paravertebral block are widely used techniques for multimodal analgesia after thoracic surgery. However, they have several adverse effects, and are not technically easy. Recently, the erector spinae plane block (ESPB), an injected local anesthetic deep to the erector spinae muscle, is a relatively simple and safe technique. PATIENT CONCERNS Three patients were scheduled for video assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy with mediastinal lymph node dissection. All the patients denied any past medical history to be noted. DIAGNOSES They were diagnosed with primary adenocarcinoma requiring lobectomy of lung. INTERVENTIONS The continuous ESPB was performed at the level of the T5 transverse process. The patient was received the multimodal analgesia consisted of oral celecoxib 200 mg twice daily, intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (Fentanyl 700 mcg, ketorolac 180 mg, total volume 100 ml), and local anesthetic (0.375% ropivacaine 30 ml with epinephrine 1:200000) injection via indwelling catheter every 12 hours for 5 days. Additionally, we injected a mixture of ropivacaine and contrast through the indwelling catheter for verifying effect of ESPB and performed Computed tomography 30 minutes later. OUTCOMES The pain score was maintained below 3 points for postoperative 5 days, and no additional rescue analgesics were administered during this period. In the computed tomography, the contrast spread laterally from T2-T12 deep to the erector spinae muscle. On coronal view, the contrast spread to the costotransverse ligament connecting the rib and the transverse process. In the 3D reconstruction, the contrast spread from T6-T10 to the costotransverse foramen. LESSONS Our contrast imaging data provides valuable information about mechanism of ESPB from a living patient, and our report shows that ESPB can be a good option as a multimodal analgesia after lung lobectomy.
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- Seunguk Bang
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Hong B, Bang S, Chung W, Yoo S, Chung J, Kim S. Multimodal analgesia with multiple intermittent doses of erector spinae plane block through a catheter after total mastectomy: a retrospective observational study. Korean J Pain 2019; 32:206-214. [PMID: 31257829 PMCID: PMC6615445 DOI: 10.3344/kjp.2019.32.3.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although case reports have suggested that the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) may help analgesia for patients after breast surgery, no study to date has assessed its effectiveness. This retrospective observational study analyzed the analgesic effects of the ESPB after total mastectomy. METHODS Forty-eight patients were divided into an ESPB group (n = 20) and a control group (n = 28). Twenty patients in the control group were selected by their propensity score matching the twenty patients in the ESPB group. Patients in the ESPB group were injected with 30 mL 0.375% ropivacaine, followed by catheter insertion for further injections of local anesthetics every 12 hours. Primarily, total fentanyl consumption was compared between the two groups during the first 24 hours postoperatively. Secondary outcomes included pain intensity levels (visual analogue scale) and incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). RESULTS Median cumulative fentanyl consumption during the first 24 hours was significantly lower in the ESPB (33.0µg; interquartile range [IQR], 27.0-69.5µg) than in the control group (92.8µg; IQR, 40.0-155.0µg) (P = 0.004). Pain level in the early postoperative stage (<3 hr) and incidence of PONV (0% vs. 55%) were also significantly lower in the ESPB group compared to the control (P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Intermittent ESPB after total mastectomy reduces fentanyl consumption and early postoperative pain. ESPB is a good option for multimodal analgesia after breast surgery.
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- Boohwi Hong
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon,
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon,
Korea
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon,
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon,
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon,
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon,
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul,
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Chen S, Zhu X, Huang L, Chen W, Zhang S, Shi H, Xia Y, Papadimos TJ, Xu X. Optimal dose of ropivacaine for relieving cough-pain after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy by single intrapleural injection: A randomized, double-blind, controlled study. Int J Surg 2019; 69:132-138. [PMID: 31150800 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Revised: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 05/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pain due to coughing after thoracoscopic surgery remains a clinical problem, and its relief by intrapleural analgesia has not been extensively studied. This study attempts to determine the suitable volume of 0.75% ropivacaine needed for intrapleural analgesia after thoracoscopic surgery. METHODS A double-blind, randomized, controlled trial was performed. Forty-five patients were randomly divided into three groups: R20, R15, and R10 (n = 15); 20 ml, 15 ml, or 10 ml of 0.75% ropivacaine was injected into the pleural cavity of each patient in the 3 groups, respectively, when the pain score from postoperative coughing was ≥4. The primary outcome was pain score upon coughing (C-NRS), and the secondary outcomes were pain score at rest (R-NRS), morphine consumption, time of onset, and duration of intrapleural analgesia. RESULTS All patients in the R20 and R15 groups reported effective pain relief after intrapleural injection when postoperative coughing occurred. However, only 7 patients in the R10 group reported effective relief of pain. Compared with the patients in the R10 group, patients in the R20 and R15 groups had lower C-NRS scores, less morphine consumption at 8 h and 24 h, a shorter time to pain relief, and a longer duration of analgesia. There was no significant difference of R-NRS among the three groups. CONCLUSION Intrapleural analgesia with 0.75% ropivacaine at a volume of 15 ml or 20 ml effectively relieved pain due to coughing after thoracoscopic surgery. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR1800017515.
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- Sisi Chen
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang Province, China; Department of Anesthesiology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang Province, China; Department of Anesthesiology, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Effects of Catheter Tip Location on the Spread of Sensory Block Caused by a Continuous Thoracic Paravertebral Block: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:1051629. [PMID: 31236402 PMCID: PMC6545805 DOI: 10.1155/2019/1051629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2018] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Single injections in the anterior region of the thoracic paravertebral space (TPVS) have been reported to generate a multisegmental longitudinal spreading pattern more frequently than those in the posterior region of the TPVS. In this trial, we examined the hypothesis that a continuous thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) administered through a catheter inserted into the anterior region of the TPVS allows a wider sensory block dispersion. Fifty consecutive patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery were enrolled. Before the surgery, an infusion catheter was inserted into the TPVS through a needle placed adjacent to either the parietal pleura (group A) or internal intercostal membrane (group P) using an ultrasound-guided intercostal transverse approach according to a randomized allocation schedule. A chest radiograph was obtained postoperatively after injection of 10 mL of radiopaque dye through the catheter. Thereafter, 20 mL of 0.375% levobupivacaine was injected via the catheter, followed by commencement of continuous TPVB with 0.25% levobupivacaine at 8 mL/h. The primary outcome was the number of blocked dermatomes at 24 h after surgery. The secondary outcomes included radiopaque dye spreading patterns, the number of segments reached by the radiopaque dye, the number of blocked dermatomes at 2 h after surgery, and pain scores. The median (interquartile range [range]) number of blocked dermatomes 24 h after surgery was 3 (2.75–4 [1–6]) in group A (n = 22) and 2 (1.5–3 [0–7]) in group P (n = 25; p = 0.037). No significant differences in the other outcomes were found between the groups. In conclusion, a continuous TPVB administered using a catheter supposedly inserted into the anterior region of the TPVS allows a wider sensory block dispersion than a catheter inserted into the posterior region of the TPVS. This trial is registered with the UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN000018578).
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Visoiu M, Scholz S. Sonographic documentation of dislodged paravertebral catheter into the epidural space in a young infant. Paediatr Anaesth 2019; 29:211-212. [PMID: 30548733 DOI: 10.1111/pan.13562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Revised: 11/29/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Mihaela Visoiu
- Pediatric Anesthesiology, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Pediatric Surgery, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Chen L, Wu Y, Cai Y, Ye Y, Li L, Xia Y, Papadimos TJ, Xu X, Wang Q. Comparison of programmed intermittent bolus infusion and continuous infusion for postoperative patient-controlled analgesia with thoracic paravertebral block catheter: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2019; 44:240-245. [DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2018-000031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Revised: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 07/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Background and objectivesIn this randomized, double-blind, controlled study, we hypothesized that programmed intermittent bolus infusion (PIBI) of local anesthetic for continuous paravertebral block (PVB), combined with patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), provided better pain control, better patient satisfaction, and decreased in local anesthetic consumption when compared with a continuous infusion (CI) combined with PCA, after video-assisted thoracoscopic unilateral lung resection surgery.MethodsPreoperatively, patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic unilateral lung resection surgery received ipsilateral paravertebral catheters inserted at the level of thoracic vertebrae 4 and 5. All the subjects received an initial bolus of 15 mL 0.375% ropivacaine via the catheters. Subjects were randomized to receive 0.2 % ropivacaine 8 mL/h as either PIBI (n=17) or CI (n=17) combined with a PCA pump. The pain scores, frequency of PCA, local anesthetic consumption, patient satisfaction, and the need for rescue analgesia with tramadol were recorded until 48 hours postoperative.ResultsThe numeric rating scale scores in the PIBI group were significantly lower than the CI group at 4, 8, 12 hours and 4, 8, 12, 24 hours postoperatively, at rest, and during coughing, respectively. PCA local anesthetic consumption (30 mg (20–60 mg) vs 120 mg (70–155 mg), p=0.000) and frequency of PCA use over 48 hours (3 (2–6) vs 12 (7–15.5), p=0.000) was lower in the PIBI group as compared with the CI group. Additionally, the PIBI group showed greater patient satisfaction. The need for tramadol rescue was similar in the two groups.ConclusionsIn PVBs, local anesthetic administered as a PIBI in conjunction with PCA provided superior postoperative analgesia to a CI combined with PCA in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic unilateral lung resection surgery.Clinical trial registrationChiCTR-IOR-17011253.
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Mudumbai SC, Auyong DB, Memtsoudis SG, Mariano ER. A pragmatic approach to evaluating new techniques in regional anesthesia and acute pain medicine. Pain Manag 2018; 8:475-485. [DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2018-0017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Anesthesiologists set up regional anesthesia and acute pain medicine programs in order to improve the patient outcomes and experience. Given the increasing frequency and volume of newly described techniques, applying a pragmatic framework can guide clinicians on how to critically review and consider implementing the new techniques into clinical practice. A proposed framework should consider how a technique: increases access; enhances efficiency; decreases disparities and improves outcomes. Quantifying the relative contribution of these four factors using a point system, which will be specific to each practice, can generate an overall scorecard to help clinicians make decisions on whether or not to incorporate a new technique into clinical practice or replace an incumbent technique within a clinical pathway.
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- Seshadri C Mudumbai
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
- Departments of Anesthesiology and Healthcare Policy and Research, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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Single-Injection Versus Multiple-Injection Technique of Ultrasound-Guided Paravertebral Blocks: A Randomized Controlled Study Comparing Dermatomal Spread. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2018; 42:575-581. [PMID: 28665874 DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to investigate the extent of dermatomal spread following an ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block (PVB) when equal volumes of local anesthetic are injected at 1 versus 5 vertebral levels. METHODS Seventy patients undergoing a unilateral mastectomy were randomized to receive either single or multiple injections of a PVB under real-time ultrasound guidance using a parasagittal approach. The patients in the single-injection group received a PVB at T3-T4 level with 25 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine and 4 subcutaneous sham injections. Patients in the multiple-injection group received 5 injections of a PVB from T1 to T5 level. Five milliliters of 0.5% ropivacaine was injected at each level. Evaluation of the sensory block was carried out 20 minutes following the completion of the PVB. RESULTS The median (interquartile range) dermatomal spread was not significantly different for the single-injection group (5 [4-6]) compared with the multiple-injection group (5 [5-6]), with a median difference of 0 segments (95% confidence interval, -1 to 0 segments; P = 0.22). The median time to performance of the single-injection PVB was shorter compared with the multiple-injection group (10 minutes), with a mean difference of -4 minutes (95% confidence interval, -6 to -3 minutes; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS An ultrasound-guided single-injection PVB provides equivalent dermatomal spread and duration of analgesia compared with a multiple-injection PVB. The single-injection technique takes less time to perform and hence may be preferred over a multiple-injection technique.The trial was registered prospectively at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02852421) on July 15, 2016.
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Costache I, Pawa A, Abdallah FW. Paravertebral by proxy – time to redefine the paravertebral block. Anaesthesia 2018; 73:1185-1188. [DOI: 10.1111/anae.14348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- I. Costache
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine The Ottawa Hospital University of Ottawa Ottawa Canada
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- Guy's and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust London UK
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine The Ottawa Hospital Ottawa Hospital Research Institute University of Ottawa Ottawa Canada
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Koh WU, Lee JH. Ultrasound-guided truncal blocks for perioperative analgesia. Anesth Pain Med (Seoul) 2018. [DOI: 10.17085/apm.2018.13.2.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Won Uk Koh
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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D’Ercole F, Arora H, Kumar PA. Paravertebral Block for Thoracic Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2018; 32:915-927. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2017.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Breast surgery, performed for medical or cosmetic reasons, remains one of the most frequently performed procedures, with over 500,000 cases performed annually in the USA alone. Historically, general anesthesia (GA) has been widely accepted as the gold-standard technique, while epidural anesthesia was largely considered too invasive and thus unnecessary for breast surgery. Over the past years, paravertebral block (PVB) has emerged as an alternative analgesic or even anesthetic technique. Substantial evidence supports the use of PVB for major breast surgery. RECENT FINDINGS In patients receiving PVB, immediate and long-term analgesia is superior to systemic analgesia while opioid use and typical adverse effects of systemic analgesia such as nausea and vomiting are decreased. The benefits may also include an improved oncological survival with PVB after mastectomy for malignancy. PVB offers clinically significant benefits for perioperative care of patients undergoing breast surgery. The benefits of continuous PVB are most firmly supported for major breast surgery and include both effective short-term pain control and reduction in burden of chronic pain. On the other hand, minor breast surgery should be effectively manageable using multimodal analgesia in the majority of patients, with PVB reserved as analgesic rescue or for patients at high risk of excessive perioperative pain.
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Anatomical topography of the inferior lumbar triangle for transversus abdominis block. Surg Radiol Anat 2017; 40:99-107. [DOI: 10.1007/s00276-017-1912-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 08/15/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Costache I, de Neumann L, Ramnanan CJ, Goodwin SL, Pawa A, Abdallah FW, McCartney CJL. The mid-point transverse process to pleura (MTP) block: a new end-point for thoracic paravertebral block. Anaesthesia 2017; 72:1230-1236. [DOI: 10.1111/anae.14004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- I. Costache
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine; The Ottawa Hospital; University of Ottawa; Ontario Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine; The Ottawa Hospital; University of Ottawa; Ontario Canada
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- Department of Innovation in Medical Education; Division of Clinical and Functional Anatomy; Faculty of Medicine; University of Ottawa; Ontario Canada
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- Department of Innovation in Medical Education; Division of Clinical and Functional Anatomy; Faculty of Medicine; University of Ottawa; Ontario Canada
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; UK
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- St Michael's Hospital; Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute; University of Toronto; Ontario Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine; The Ottawa Hospital; University of Ottawa; Ontario Canada
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Fujii T, Shibata Y, Ban Y, Shitaokoshi A, Nishiwaki K. Catheterization in an ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block using thoracoscopy. Asian J Anesthesiol 2017; 55:24-25. [PMID: 28846539 DOI: 10.1016/j.aja.2017.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2016] [Revised: 11/30/2016] [Accepted: 01/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) is an efficient alternative to epidural anesthesia. The location of a catheter within the thoracic paravertebral space (TPVS) has been examined in the human cadaver studies, but it is unclear how it goes into the TPVS during catheterization. In this report, thoracoscopy was used to observe the thoracic cavity in real-time during a parasagittal in-plane approach of ultrasound-guided TPVB. During thoracoscopy, we observed whether a paravertebral catheter could be advanced caudally beyond the ribs into the neighboring TPVS. Our result demonstrated that the catheter was difficult to be advanced beyond the ribs and confined within the same level of TPVS as where it was inserted. In the previous thoracoscopic observation of the paravertebral spread, we assumed that the local anesthetic acts most strongly at the intercostal level of the injection. Therefore, we recommend to insert the catheter for TPVB at the level corresponding to the incision site of thoracotomy.
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- T Fujii
- Department of Anesthesiology, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan.
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- Department of Surgical Center, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tosei General Hospital, Seto, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tosei General Hospital, Seto, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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Paravertebral block catheter breakage by electrocautery during thoracic surgery. J Anesth 2017; 31:463-466. [DOI: 10.1007/s00540-017-2361-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2016] [Accepted: 04/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Bouman EAC, Sieben JM, Balthasar AJR, Joosten EA, Gramke HF, van Kleef M, Lataster A. Boundaries of the thoracic paravertebral space: potential risks and benefits of the thoracic paravertebral block from an anatomical perspective. Surg Radiol Anat 2017; 39:1117-1125. [PMID: 28444433 PMCID: PMC5610675 DOI: 10.1007/s00276-017-1857-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2016] [Accepted: 04/14/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Purpose Thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) may be an alternative to thoracic epidural analgesia. A detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the TPV-space (TPVS), content and adnexa is essential in understanding the clinical consequences of TPVB. The exploration of the posterior TPVS accessibility in this study allows (1) determination of the anatomical boundaries, content and adnexa, (2) description of an ultrasound-guided spread of low and high viscous liquid. Methods In two formalin-fixed specimens, stratification of the several layers and the 3D-architecture of the TPVS were dissected, observed and photographed. In a third unembalmed specimen, ultrasound-guided posterolateral injections at several levels of the TPVS were performed with different fluids. Results TPVS communicated with all surrounding spaces including the segmental dorsal intercostal compartments (SDICs) and the prevertebral space. TPVS transitions to the SDICs were wide, whereas the SDICs showed narrowed transitions to the lateral intercostal spaces at the costal angle. Internal subdivision of the TPVS in a subendothoracic and an extra-pleural compartment by the endothoracic fascia was not observed. Caudally injected fluids spread posteriorly to the costodiaphragmatic recess, showing segmental intercostal and slight prevertebral spread. Conclusions Our detailed anatomical study shows that TPVS is a potential space continuous with the SDICs. The separation of the TPVS in a subendothoracic and an extra-pleural compartment by the endothoracic fascia was not observed. Based on the ultrasound-guided liquid spread we conclude that the use of a more lateral approach might increase the probability of intravascular puncture or catheter position.
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- Esther A C Bouman
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P. Debyelaan 25, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,CAPHRI School of Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P. Debyelaan 25, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P. Debyelaan 25, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P. Debyelaan 25, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Maastricht University Medical Center+, P. Debyelaan 25, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,CAPHRI School of Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Bryskin RB, Robie DK, Mansfield FM, Freid EB, Sukumvanich S. Introduction of a novel ultrasound-guided extrathoracic sub-paraspinal block for control of perioperative pain in Nuss procedure patients. J Pediatr Surg 2017; 52:484-491. [PMID: 27810148 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.09.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2016] [Revised: 07/23/2016] [Accepted: 09/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND A safe and effective method of multilevel thoracic pain control remains an elusive goal in patients undergoing the Nuss procedure. The aim of our study was to develop a nonopioid centered approach using a novel regional technique as part of a quality improvement initiative. METHODS The proposed ultrasound-guided technique positions multi-perforated soaker catheter deep to the paraspinal muscles from T2 to T11. The project was conducted in two phases. First, a cadaveric dissection was performed to establish the pathway of spread of local anesthetic in vivo. Second, a pilot double blind randomized control project was conducted to evaluate effectiveness of the technique in ten patients and to derive parameters necessary for the definitive future study. Outcomes were evaluated based on the narcotic requirement, pain scores and functional measures. RESULTS Placement of the catheters in two cadavers demonstrated reliable positioning in the subparaspinal tissue plane, and multilevel dye spread along the intercostal nerve path. In addition, a potential route of spread toward the paravertebral space along the canal accommodating dorsal ramus of the thoracic nerve was demonstrated. The pilot trial demonstrated a trend in decreased cumulative hydromorphone requirement in comparison to the control group at both 24h (0.19±0.09mg/kg vs. 0.13±0.08mg/kg p=0.72) and 48h (0.37±0.2mg/kg vs. 0.3±0.12mg/kg p=0.37). Functional performance ability was higher in the treatment group on both POD#1 (6.7±1.8 vs. 4.8±1 p=0.0495) and POD#2 (8.9±0.8 vs. 6.5±1.2 p=0.04). Pain scores were similar among the two groups (p=0.96). CONCLUSIONS We describe a new technique to treat multilevel thoracic pain following the Nuss procedure that is reproducible, safe, allows diminished opioid use and enhances functional recovery.
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- Robert B Bryskin
- Department of Anesthesiology, Nemours Children's Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA,.
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- Department of Surgery, Nemours Children's Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nemours Children's Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA,.
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Alfaro de la Torre P. Will the new thoracic fascial blocks be as effective as paravertebral block? REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2016; 63:553-555. [PMID: 27062172 DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2016.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/02/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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- P Alfaro de la Torre
- Anestesiología, Reanimación y Terapéutica del Dolor, Hospital Universitario de Torrejón, Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid, España.
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Taketa Y, Fujitani T, Irisawa Y, Sudo S, Takaishi K. Ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block by the paralaminar in-plane approach using a microconvex array transducer: methodological utility based on anatomical structures. J Anesth 2016; 31:271-277. [DOI: 10.1007/s00540-016-2289-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2015] [Accepted: 11/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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D’Antoni AV, Collin PG, Graham RA, Kennedy HM, Ndjatou T, Perez P, Tubbs RS, Loukas M, Kozlowski PB, Mtui EP. Surgical relevance of the lateral costotransverse ligament in relation to the dorsal root ganglion. Anat Sci Int 2016; 93:108-113. [DOI: 10.1007/s12565-016-0381-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Cheng GS, Ilfeld BM. An Evidence-Based Review of the Efficacy of Perioperative Analgesic Techniques for Breast Cancer-Related Surgery. PAIN MEDICINE 2016; 18:1344-1365. [DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnw172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Yeung JHY, Gates S, Naidu BV, Wilson MJA, Gao Smith F. Paravertebral block versus thoracic epidural for patients undergoing thoracotomy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 2:CD009121. [PMID: 26897642 PMCID: PMC7151756 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009121.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Operations on structures in the chest (usually the lungs) involve cutting between the ribs (thoracotomy). Severe post-thoracotomy pain can result from pleural (lung lining) and muscular damage, costovertebral joint (ribcage) disruption and intercostal nerve (nerves that run along the ribs) damage during surgery. Poor pain relief after surgery can impede recovery and increase the risks of developing complications such as lung collapse, chest infections and blood clots due to ineffective breathing and clearing of secretions. Effective management of acute pain following thoracotomy may prevent these complications and reduce the likelihood of developing chronic pain. A multi-modal approach to analgesia is widely employed by thoracic anaesthetists using a combination of regional anaesthetic blockade and systemic analgesia, with both non-opioid and opioid medications and local anaesthesia blockade.There is some evidence that blocking the nerves as they emerge from the spinal column (paravertebral block, PVB) may be associated with a lower risk of major complications in thoracic surgery but the majority of thoracic anaesthetists still prefer to use a thoracic epidural blockade (TEB) as analgesia for their patients undergoing thoracotomy. In order to bring about a change in practice, anaesthetists need a review that evaluates the risk of all major complications associated with thoracic epidural and paravertebral block in thoracotomy. OBJECTIVES To compare the two regional techniques of TEB and PVB in adults undergoing elective thoracotomy with respect to:1. analgesic efficacy;2. the incidence of major complications (including mortality);3. the incidence of minor complications;4. length of hospital stay;5. cost effectiveness. SEARCH METHODS We searched for studies in the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL 2013, Issue 9); MEDLINE via Ovid (1966 to 16 October 2013); EMBASE via Ovid (1980 to 16 October 2013); CINAHL via EBSCO host (1982 to 16 October 2013); and reference lists of retrieved studies. We handsearched the Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia (16 October 2013). We reran the search on 31st January 2015. We found one additional study which is awaiting classification and will be addressed when we update the review. SELECTION CRITERIA We included all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing PVB with TEB in thoracotomy, including upper gastrointestinal surgery. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. Two review authors (JY and SG) independently assessed the studies for inclusion and then extracted data as eligible for inclusion in qualitative and quantitative synthesis (meta-analysis). MAIN RESULTS We included 14 studies with a total of 698 participants undergoing thoracotomy. There are two studies awaiting classification. The studies demonstrated high heterogeneity in insertion and use of both regional techniques, reflecting real-world differences in the anaesthesia techniques. Overall, the included studies have a moderate to high potential for bias, lacking details of randomization, group allocation concealment or arrangements to blind participants or outcome assessors. There was low to very low-quality evidence that showed no significant difference in 30-day mortality (2 studies, 125 participants. risk ratio (RR) 1.28, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.39 to 4.23, P value = 0.68) and major complications (cardiovascular: 2 studies, 114 participants. Hypotension RR 0.30, 95% CI 0.01 to 6.62, P value = 0.45; arrhythmias RR 0.36, 95% CI 0.04 to 3.29, P value = 0.36, myocardial infarction RR 3.19, 95% CI 0.13, 76.42, P value = 0.47); respiratory: 5 studies, 280 participants. RR 0.62, 95% CI 0.26 to 1.52, P value = 0.30). There was moderate-quality evidence that showed comparable analgesic efficacy across all time points both at rest and after coughing or physiotherapy (14 studies, 698 participants). There was moderate-quality evidence that showed PVB had a better minor complication profile than TEB including hypotension (8 studies, 445 participants. RR 0.16, 95% CI 0.07 to 0.38, P value < 0.0001), nausea and vomiting (6 studies, 345 participants. RR 0.48, 95% CI 0.30 to 0.75, P value = 0.001), pruritis (5 studies, 249 participants. RR 0.29, 95% CI 0.14 to 0.59, P value = 0.0005) and urinary retention (5 studies, 258 participants. RR 0.22, 95% CI 0.11 to 0.46, P value < 0.0001). There was insufficient data in chronic pain (six or 12 months). There was no difference found in and length of hospital stay (3 studies, 124 participants). We found no studies that reported costs. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Paravertebral blockade reduced the risks of developing minor complications compared to thoracic epidural blockade. Paravertebral blockade was as effective as thoracic epidural blockade in controlling acute pain. There was a lack of evidence in other outcomes. There was no difference in 30-day mortality, major complications, or length of hospital stay. There was insufficient data on chronic pain and costs. Results from this review should be interpreted with caution due to the heterogeneity of the included studies and the lack of reliable evidence. Future studies in this area need well-conducted, adequately-powered RCTs that focus not only on acute pain but also on major complications, chronic pain, length of stay and costs.
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- Joyce HY Yeung
- Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham Heartlands HospitalAcademic Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care, Pain and Resuscitation1/F MIDRU Building, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Bordersley Green EastBirminghamUKB9 5SS
- University of BirminghamSchool of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, College of Medical and Dental SciencesBirminghamUK
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- Division of Health Sciences, Warwick Medical School, The University of WarwickWarwick Clinical Trials UnitGibbet Hill RoadCoventryUKCV4 7AL
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- University of BirminghamInstitute of Inflammation and AgeingQueen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Edgbaston,BirminghamUKB15 2TT
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- The University of SheffieldSchool of Health and Related ResearchSheffieldUK
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- Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham Heartlands HospitalAcademic Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care, Pain and Resuscitation1/F MIDRU Building, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Bordersley Green EastBirminghamUKB9 5SS
- College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of BirminghamSchool of Clinical and Experimental MedicineBirminghamUK
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Diéguez P, Casas P, López S, Fajardo M. Ultrasound guided nerve block for breast surgery. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 63:159-67. [PMID: 26776926 DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2015.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2015] [Revised: 11/06/2015] [Accepted: 11/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The breast surgery has undergone changes in recent years, encouraging new initiatives for the anaesthetic management of these patients in order to achieve maximum quality and rapid recovery. The fundamental tool that has allowed a significant improvement in the progress of regional anaesthesia for breast disease has been ultrasound, boosting the description and introduction into clinical practice of interfascial chest wall blocks, although the reference standard is still the paravertebral block. It is very likely that these blocks will change the protocols in the coming years. A review is presented of the anatomy of the breast region, description of nerve blocks and techniques, as well as their indications, all according to published articles and the opinion of the authors based on their experience.
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- P Diéguez
- Servicio de Anestesiología, Hospital Abente y Lago, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, A Coruña, España.
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- Servicio de Anestesiología, Hospital Abente y Lago, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, A Coruña, España
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- Servicio de Anestesiología, Hospital Abente y Lago, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, A Coruña, España
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- Servicio de Anestesiología, Hospital Universitario de Móstoles, Madrid, España
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Pei L, Zhou Y, Tan G, Mao F, Yang D, Guan J, Lin Y, Wang X, Zhang Y, Zhang X, Shen S, Xu Z, Sun Q, Huang Y. Ultrasound-Assisted Thoracic Paravertebral Block Reduces Intraoperative Opioid Requirement and Improves Analgesia after Breast Cancer Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled, Single-Center Trial. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0142249. [PMID: 26588217 PMCID: PMC4654480 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0142249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2015] [Accepted: 10/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The contribution of ultrasound-assisted thoracic paravertebral block to postoperative analgesia remains unclear. We compared the effect of a combination of ultrasound assisted-thoracic paravertebral block and propofol general anesthesia with opioid and sevoflurane general anesthesia on volatile anesthetic, propofol and opioid consumption, and postoperative pain in patients having breast cancer surgery. METHODS Patients undergoing breast cancer surgery were randomly assigned to ultrasound-assisted paravertebral block with propofol general anesthesia (PPA group, n = 121) or fentanyl with sevoflurane general anesthesia (GA group, n = 126). Volatile anesthetic, propofol and opioid consumption, and postoperative pain intensity were compared between the groups using noninferiority and superiority tests. RESULTS Patients in the PPA group required less sevoflurane than those in the GA group (median [interquartile range] of 0 [0, 0] vs. 0.4 [0.3, 0.6] minimum alveolar concentration [MAC]-hours), less intraoperative fentanyl requirements (100 [50, 100] vs. 250 [200, 300]μg,), less intense postoperative pain (median visual analog scale score 2 [1, 3.5] vs. 3 [2, 4.5]), but more propofol (median 529 [424, 672] vs. 100 [100, 130] mg). Noninferiority was detected for all four outcomes; one-tailed superiority tests for each outcome were highly significant at P<0.001 in the expected directions. CONCLUSIONS The combination of propofol anesthesia with ultrasound-assisted paravertebral block reduces intraoperative volatile anesthetic and opioid requirements, and results in less post operative pain in patients undergoing breast cancer surgery. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrial.gov NCT00418457.
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- Lijian Pei
- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Departments of Quantitative Health Sciences and Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, United States of America
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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