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Hewson DW, Tedore TR, Hardman JG. Impact of spinal or epidural anaesthesia on perioperative outcomes in adult noncardiac surgery: a narrative review of recent evidence. Br J Anaesth 2024; 133:380-399. [PMID: 38811298 PMCID: PMC11282476 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.04.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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Spinal and epidural anaesthesia and analgesia are important anaesthetic techniques, familiar to all anaesthetists and applied to patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures. Although the immediate effects of a well-conducted neuraxial technique on nociceptive and sympathetic pathways are readily observable in clinical practice, the impact of such techniques on patient-centred perioperative outcomes remains an area of uncertainty and active research. The aim of this review is to present a narrative synthesis of contemporary clinical science on this topic from the most recent 5-year period and summarise the foundational scholarship upon which this research was based. We searched electronic databases for primary research, secondary research, opinion pieces, and guidelines reporting the relationship between neuraxial procedures and standardised perioperative outcomes over the period 2018-2023. Returned citation lists were examined seeking additional studies to contextualise our narrative synthesis of results. Articles were retrieved encompassing the following outcome domains: patient comfort, renal, sepsis and infection, postoperative cancer, cardiovascular, and pulmonary and mortality outcomes. Convincing evidence of the beneficial effect of epidural analgesia on patient comfort after major open thoracoabdominal surgery outcomes was identified. Recent evidence of benefit in the prevention of pulmonary complications and mortality was identified. Despite mechanistic plausibility and supportive observational evidence, there is less certain experimental evidence to support a role for neuraxial techniques impacting on other outcome domains. Evidence of positive impact of neuraxial techniques is best established for the domains of patient comfort, pulmonary complications, and mortality, particularly in the setting of major open thoracoabdominal surgery. Recent evidence does not strongly support a significant impact of neuraxial techniques on cancer, renal, infection, or cardiovascular outcomes after noncardiac surgery in most patient groups.
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- David W Hewson
- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK; Academic Unit of Injury, Recovery and Inflammation Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK; Academic Unit of Injury, Recovery and Inflammation Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Wang Y, Sun Q, Huang Y, Yang Q, Chen R, Zhang X, Zhao X, Wang M. Continuous Analgesia with Intercostal Catheterization after Thoracoscopy. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023. [PMID: 37673104 DOI: 10.1055/a-2168-9081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND There are few studies on continuous intercostal nerve block after single operation hole thoracoscopic surgery, that is, two-port thoracoscopic surgery. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the analgesic effect of continuous intercostal nerve block after thoracoscopic surgery. METHODS A total of 80 patients who underwent single operation hole thoracoscopic surgery in our hospital between September 2020 and June 2021 were enrolled and divided into two groups. Based on basic analgesia, an intercostal catheter was placed during the operation for continuous intercostal block analgesia after the operation in the experimental group (group A, n = 40). The control group (group B, n = 40) was treated with sufentanil intravenous analgesia after surgery, which is namely "basic analgesia." The postoperative pain scores, restlessness during the recovery period, effect on reducing opioid use, postoperative chest complications, patient satisfaction, etc., were compared between the two groups. RESULTS The pain scores of patients in group A were significantly lower compared with those in group B at 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours after surgery (3.325 ± 1.163 vs. 4.550 ± 1.176, 2.650 ± 1.001 vs. 4.000 ± 1.038, 2.325 ± 0.917 vs. 3.700 ± 0.966, and 1.775 ± 1.050 vs. 3.150 ± 1.075, p < 0.001, respectively). Sufentanil consumption in group A was significantly lower than in group B at 48 hours after surgery (98.625 ± 4.158 vs. 106.000 ± 7.228, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Multimodal analgesia is ideal for early pain control after thoracotomy. A continuous intercostal nerve block can effectively reduce postoperative pain in patients.
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- Yifei Wang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Prashant HT, Saxena KN, Kapoor S, Wadhwa B, Kerai S, Gaba P. Correlation of pain perception and fentanyl consumption after major abdominal surgery with CGRP 4218T/C polymorphism: A prospective interventional study. Indian J Anaesth 2023; 67:796-801. [PMID: 37829781 PMCID: PMC10566653 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_1033_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Genetic polymorphisms contribute to patients' variability in pain perception and response to opioid treatment. The present study evaluated the association of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) 4218T/C polymorphisms with fentanyl consumption over 24 h postoperatively in patients after major abdominal surgery. Methods Eighty-five patients undergoing major abdominal surgery under general anaesthesia were recruited. For postoperative analgesia, epidural fentanyl and intravenous paracetamol were provided. The CGRP 4218T/C genotype was analysed, and the association between the genotype of the patient and the total consumption of fentanyl in the first 24 h after surgery was assessed. The association between different genotypes, the severity of postoperative pain and the side effects of opioids were also studied. Results Our study population distribution included 52.9% of the T/T genotype (wild homozygote), 35.3% of the T/C genotype (heterozygote) and 11.8% of the C/C genotype (mutant homozygote). Mean (standard deviation) total fentanyl consumption in the first 24 h was found to be highest in the C/C group (212.0 [7.5] μg), followed by the T/T group (182.8 [9.9] μg) and was the least in the T/C group (159.6 [7.5] μg). The C/C group reported higher pain scores in all the study periods. There was no significant difference in the side effects of opioids, such as nausea, vomiting, sedation among different genotypes of CGRP 4218T/C. Conclusion The polymorphism of CGRP 4218T/C affects postoperative pain perception and analgesic consumption. Patients with the C/C genotype had higher postoperative fentanyl consumption and pain scores.
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- HT Prashant
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Instensive Care, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Instensive Care, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Paediatrics and Associated Genetic Laboratory, Lok Nayak Hospital, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Instensive Care, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Instensive Care, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Instensive Care, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi, India
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Fayed N, Elkhadry SW, Garling A, Ellerkmann RK. External Validation of the Revised Cardiac Risk Index and the Geriatric-Sensitive Perioperative Cardiac Risk Index in Oldest Old Patients Following Surgery Under Spinal Anaesthesia; a Retrospective Cross-Sectional Cohort Study. Clin Interv Aging 2023; 18:737-753. [PMID: 37197404 PMCID: PMC10183631 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s410207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Background The Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI) and the Geriatric Sensitive Cardiac Risk Index (GSCRI) estimate the risk of postoperative major adverse cardiac events (MACE) regardless of the type of anesthesia and without specifying the oldest old patients. Since spinal anesthesia (SA) is a preferred technique in geriatrics, we aimed to test the external validity of these indices in patients ≥ 80 years old who underwent surgery under SA and tried to identify other potential risk factors for postoperative MACE. Methods The performance of both indices to estimate postoperative in-hospital MACE risk was tested through discrimination, calibration, and clinical utility. We also investigated the correlation between both indices and postoperative ICU admission and length of hospital stay (LOS). Results The MACE incidence was 7.5%. Both indices had limited discriminative (AUC for RCRI and GSCRI were 0.69 and 0.68, respectively) and predictive abilities. The regression analysis showed that patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) were 3.77 and those with trauma surgery were 2.03 times more likely to exhibit MACE, and the odds of MACE increased by 9% for each additional year above 80. Introducing these factors into both indices (multivariable models) increased the discriminative ability (AUC reached 0.798 and 0.777 for RCRI and GSCRI, respectively). Bootstrap analysis showed that the predictive ability of the multivariate GSCRI but not the multivariate RCRI improved. Decision curve analysis (DCA) showed that multivariate GSCRI had superior clinical utility when compared with multivariate RCRI. Both indices correlated poorly with postoperative ICU admission and LOS. Conclusion Both indices had limited predictive and discriminative ability to estimate postoperative in-hospital MACE risk and correlated poorly with postoperative ICU admission and LOS, following surgery under SA in the oldest-old patients. Updated versions by introducing age, AF, and trauma surgery improved the GSCRI performance but not the RCRI.
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- Nirmeen Fayed
- Anethesia and Critical Care Department, Klinikum Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
- Anesthesia and Critical Care Department, National Liver Institute Menoufia University, Shebin-Alkoom, Egypt
- Correspondence: Nirmeen Fayed, Anesthesia Department Klinikum Dortmund, Germany, Mollwitzer Straße 4, Dortmund, 44141, Germany, Tel +49 17647154842, Email
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- Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine Institute, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Shebin-Alkoom, Egypt
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- Anethesia and Critical Care Department, Klinikum Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
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- Anethesia and Critical Care Department, Klinikum Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
- Anesthesia and Critical Care Department, Bonn University, Bonn, Germany
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Gricourt Y, Vialatte PB, Akkari Z, Avis G, Cuvillon P. Péridurale thoracique analgésique. ANESTHÉSIE & RÉANIMATION 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anrea.2022.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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穆 东, 薛 铖, 安 彬, 王 东. [Epidural block associated with improved long-term survival after surgery for colorectal cancer: A retrospective cohort study with propensity score matching]. BEIJING DA XUE XUE BAO. YI XUE BAN = JOURNAL OF PEKING UNIVERSITY. HEALTH SCIENCES 2021; 53:1152-1158. [PMID: 34916697 PMCID: PMC8695148 DOI: 10.19723/j.issn.1671-167x.2021.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2019] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of epidural anesthesia on the long-term prognosis of patients after selective colorectal cancer resection surgery. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study and approved by local institution review board. Patients who underwent selective colorectal cancer resection surgery from August 2011 to December 2012 in Peking University First Hospital were enrolled. The patients were divided into general anesthesia (GA) group and combined epidural-general anesthesia (EGA) group according to anesthesia type. Primary outcome was patient's long-term survival status. Secondary outcome included the overall incidence of in-hospital complications and length of postoperative in-hospital stay. Propensity score was used to match cases between the two groups based on the probability of receiving EGA. Survival was analyzed by Kaplan-Meier analysis and compared by Log-rank test between the two groups. Multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to investigate the relationship between epidural anesthesia and other variables with long-term survival status. RESULTS A total of 264 patients were entered into final analysis, including 166 cases in GA group and 98 cases in EGA group. Mean age of the patients was (63.3±12.1) years and mean survival time was 47.2 (95%CI 45.7-48.7) months. Before the propensity score match, the mortality in EGA group was 16.9% (28/166) and 9.2% (9/98) in GA group. But comparison between the two groups had no statistical significance (P=0.091). After the propensity score match, 87 paired cases were matched and analyzed. The risk of long-term mortality in EGA group was lower than that of GA group by Kaplan-Meier analysis (5.7% vs.16.1%, HR=0.344, 95%CI 0.124-0.955, P=0.041). Mean survival time of EGA group was longer than that of GA group (50.3 months vs. 42.9 months, P=0.032). Multivariate Cox regression ana-lysis showed that EGA, in comparison with GA, was related with lower risk of long-term mortality (HR=0.326, 95%CI 0.117-0.909, P=0.032). Age (HR=1.042, 95%CI 1.001-1.085, P=0.046) and preoperative lymph node metastasis (HR=2.924, 95%CI 1.162-7.356, P=0.023) were also related with increased risk of long-term mortality. CONCLUSION Present study found that perioperative use of epidural anesthesia and analgesia was associated with improvement of the patient's long-term survival. Well-designed studies are needed to verify this hypothesis.
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- 东亮 穆
- 北京大学第一医院麻醉科,北京 100034Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- 北京大学第一医院麻醉科,北京 100034Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- 航天中心医院麻醉科,北京 100049Department of Anesthesiology, Aerospace Center Hospital, Beijing 100049, China
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- 北京大学第一医院麻醉科,北京 100034Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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Wink J, Steendijk P, Tsonaka R, de Wilde RBP, Friedericy HJ, Braun J, Veering BT, Aarts LPHJ, Wouters PF. Biventricular function in exercise during autonomic (thoracic epidural) block. Eur J Appl Physiol 2021; 121:1405-1418. [PMID: 33615388 PMCID: PMC8064994 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-021-04631-6] [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: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Blockade of cardiac sympathetic fibers by thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA) was previously shown to reduce right and left ventricular systolic function and effective pulmonary arterial elastance. At conditions of constant paced heart rate, cardiac output and systemic hemodynamics were unchanged. In this study, we further investigated the effect of cardiac sympathicolysis during physical stress and increased oxygen demand. METHODS In a cross-over design, 12 patients scheduled to undergo thoracic surgery performed dynamic ergometric exercise tests with and without TEA. Hemodynamics were monitored and biventricular function was measured by transthoracic two-dimensional and M-mode echocardiography, pulsed wave Doppler and tissue Doppler imaging. RESULTS TEA attenuated systolic RV function (TV S': - 21%, P < 0.001) and LV function (MV S': - 14%, P = 0.025), but biventricular diastolic function was not affected. HR (- 11%, P < 0.001), SVI (- 15%, P = 0.006), CI (- 21%, P < 0.001) and MAP (- 12%, P < 0.001) were decreased during TEA, but SVR was not affected. Exercise resulted in significant augmentation of systolic and diastolic biventricular function. During exercise HR, SVI, CI and MAP increased (respectively, + 86%, + 19%, + 124% and + 17%, all P < 0.001), whereas SVR decreased (- 49%, P < 0.001). No significant interactions between exercise and TEA were found, except for RPP (P = 0.024) and MV E DT (P = 0.035). CONCLUSION Cardiac sympathetic blockade by TEA reduced LV and RV systolic function but did not significantly blunt exercise-induced increases in LV and RV function. These data indicate that additional mechanisms besides those controlled by the cardiac sympathetic nervous system are involved in the regulation of cardiac function during dynamic exercise. Trial registration Clinical trial registration: Nederlands Trial Register, NTR 4880 http://www.trialregister.nl/trialreg/admin/rctview.asp?TC=4880 .
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- Jeroen Wink
- Department of Anesthesiology, Leiden University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Cardiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Medical Statistics Section, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Leiden University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Leiden University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Leiden University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesia, University Hospitals Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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Bisgaard J, Torp-Pedersen C, Rasmussen BS, Houlind KC, Riddersholm SJ. Editor's Choice - Regional Versus General Anaesthesia in Peripheral Vascular Surgery: a Propensity Score Matched Nationwide Cohort Study of 17 359 Procedures in Denmark. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2021; 61:430-438. [PMID: 33358100 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2020.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Cardiopulmonary comorbidity is common in vascular surgery. General anaesthesia (GA) may impair perfusion and induce respiratory depression. Regional anaesthesia (RA), including neuraxial or peripheral nerve blocks, may therefore be associated with a better outcome. METHODS This was a nationwide retrospective cohort study. All open inguinal and infra-inguinal arterial surgical reconstructions from 2005 to 2017 were included. Data were extracted from national registries. Multivariable linear and logistic regression models and propensity score matching were used. The propensity score was derived by developing a model that predicted the probability that a given patient would receive GA based on age, comorbidity, anticoagulant medication, procedure type, and the urgency of surgery. Matching was performed in four groups based on American Society of Anesthesiologists' score I - II, score III - V, and gender. Outcome parameters included surgical and general complications (bleeding, thrombosis/embolus, cardiac, pulmonary, renal, cerebral, and >3 days intensive care therapy), length of stay, and 30 day mortality, hypothesising a better outcome after RA. RESULTS There were 10 509 procedures in the GA group and 6 850 in the RA group. After propensity score matching, 6 267 procedures were included in each group. Surgical and general complications were significantly more common after GA in both matched (3.8 vs. 2.5%, p < .001 and 6.5 vs. 4.2%, p < .001) and unmatched analyses (3.8 vs. 2.5%, p < .001 and 6.5 vs. 4.2%, p < .001). The 30 day mortality rate was significantly higher after GA, in matched and un matched analyses (3.1 vs. 2.4%, p = .019 and 4.1 vs. 2.4%, p < .001). There was no difference in length of stay. CONCLUSION RA may be associated with a better outcome, compared with GA, after open inguinal and infra-inguinal peripheral vascular surgery. In the clinical context when RA is not feasible, GA can still be considered safe.
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- Jannie Bisgaard
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Lillebælt Hospital, Kolding, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Kolding, Denmark
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Randers Regional Hospital, Randers, Denmark
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Epidural analgesia for postoperative pain: Improving outcomes or adding risks? Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2020; 35:53-65. [PMID: 33742578 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2020.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Current evidence shows that the benefits of epidural analgesia (EA) are not as impressive as believed in the past, while the risks of adverse effects and serious complications are greater than previously estimated. There are many reasons for the decreasing role of epidural technique in clinical practice (table). Indeed, EA can cause harm and hinder early mobilization in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programmes. Some ERAS interventions are complex, confusing, sometimes contradictory and apparently unimplementable. In spite of much hype and after almost 25 years, the originator of the concept has described the current status of ERAS as 'far from good'. Outpatient surgery setup has been a remarkable success for many major surgical procedures, and it predates ERAS and appears to be a simpler and better model for reducing postoperative morbidity and hospitalization times. Systematic reviews of comparative studies have shown that less invasive and safer but equally effective alternatives to EA are available for almost all major surgical procedures. These include: paravertebral block, peripheral nerve blocks, catheter wound infusion, periarticular local infiltration analgesia, preperitoneal catheters and transversus abdominis plane block. Increasingly, these non-EA methods are being used as surgeon-delivered regional analgesia (RA) techniques. This encouraging trend of active surgeon participation, with anaesthesiologist collaboration, will undoubtedly improve the decades-old twin problems of underused RA techniques and undertreated postoperative pain. The continued use of EA at any institution can only be justified by results from its own audits; however, regrettably only very few institutions perform such regular audits.
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Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Appears to Be Effective and Safe as a Part of Multimodal Analgesia in Bariatric Surgery: a Meta-analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Obes Surg 2020; 31:531-543. [PMID: 33083978 PMCID: PMC7847866 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04973-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Purpose Pain after bariatric surgery can prolong recovery. This patient group is highly susceptible to opioid-related side effects. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery guidelines strongly recommend the administration of multimodal medications to reduce narcotic consumption. However, the role of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (USG-TAP) block in multimodal analgesia of weight loss surgeries remains controversial. Materials and Methods A systematic search was performed in four databases for studies published up to September 2019. We considered randomized controlled trials that assessed the efficacy of perioperative USG-TAP block as a part of multimodal analgesia in patients with laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Results Eight studies (525 patients) were included in the meta-analysis. Pooled analysis showed lower pain scores with USG-TAP block at every evaluated time point and lower opioid requirement in the USG-TAP block group (weighted mean difference (WMD) = − 7.59 mg; 95% CI − 9.86, − 5.39; p < 0.001). Time to ambulate was shorter with USG-TAP block (WMD = − 2.22 h; 95% CI − 3.89, − 0.56; p = 0.009). This intervention also seemed to be safe: only three non-severe complications with USG-TAP block were reported in the included studies. Conclusion Our results may support the incorporation of USG-TAP block into multimodal analgesia regimens of ERAS protocols for bariatric surgery. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s11695-020-04973-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Perrin J, Ratnayake B, Wells C, Windsor JA, Loveday BPT, MacLennan N, Lindsay H, Pandanaboyana S. Epidural Versus Transabdominal Wall Catheters: A Comparative Study of Outcomes After Pancreatic Resection. J Surg Res 2020; 259:473-479. [PMID: 33070995 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study compared epidural analgesia with local anesthetic administration via transabdominal wall catheters (TAWC), to determine the effect on perioperative outcomes in pancreatic surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of patients undergoing open pancreatic surgery at Auckland City Hospital from 2015 to 2018 was undertaken. Data collected included patient demographics, type of perioperative analgesia, intravenous fluid and vasopressor use, length of high dependency unit stay, postoperative complications, and length of hospital stay. RESULTS Seventy-two patients underwent pancreatic surgery, of which 47 had epidural analgesia and 25 TAWC. The median age was 64 y (range 29-85). Failure of analgesia method occurred in 45% of epidural patients and 28% of TAWC patients (P = 0.209). There was no significant difference in volume of intravenous fluid given or need for vasopressors in the first 3 postoperative days, length of high dependency unit stay (median 1 d, P = 0.2836), rates of postoperative pancreatic fistula (32% versus 40%, P = 0.6046), postoperative complications (38% versus 20%, P = 0.183), or mortality (0.04% versus 0.04%, P = 1.0). CONCLUSIONS Epidural analgesia and TAWC may have comparable perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing pancreatic surgery. Further randomized studies with a larger cohort of patients are warranted to identify the best postoperative analgesic method in patients undergoing pancreatic resection.
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- Jenni Perrin
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland New Zealand; Department of General Surgery, HPB Unit, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland New Zealand; Department of General Surgery, HPB Unit, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland New Zealand; Department of General Surgery, HPB Unit, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland New Zealand; Department of General Surgery, HPB Unit, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- HPB and Transplant Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom; Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle, United Kingdom.
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Bekeris J, Fiasconaro M, Della Valle AG, Liu J, Shanaghan KA, Poeran J, Wilson LA, Memtsoudis SG. Modifiable Analgesia-/Anesthesia-Related Factors and Risk of Severe Gastrointestinal Complications After Lower Extremity Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Nationwide Analysis. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:2624-2630.e2. [PMID: 32376164 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Severe gastrointestinal (GI) complications after elective hip and knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA) are rare. Some of them can be life-threatening and/or require emergency abdominal surgery. We studied the epidemiology of severe GI complications after THA/TKA and associations with anesthesia- and/or analgesia-related factors. METHODS We included 591,865 THA and 1,139,616 TKA cases (Premier Healthcare claims database; 2006-2016). Main outcomes were GI complications and related emergency surgeries within 30 days after THA/TKA. Anesthesia- and analgesia-related factors were anesthesia type (neuraxial, general), use of peripheral nerve block, patient-controlled analgesia, nonopioid analgesics (acetaminophen, gabapentin/pregabalin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors, ketamine), and opioids (in oral morphine equivalents, categorized into low, medium, and high use based on the interquartile range). Mixed-effects models measured associations between anesthesia- and analgesia-related factors and outcomes, which were reported using odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS Among THA patients, GI complications were observed in 1.03% (n = 6103), with 0.08% (n = 450) requiring emergency surgery; this was 0.79% (n = 8971) and 0.05% (n = 540), respectively, for TKA patients. After adjustment for relevant covariates (including opioid use), almost all anesthesia-/analgesia-related factors were associated with significantly decreased odds of GI complications, specifically use of cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors (OR 0.72 CI 0.67-0.76/OR 0.82 CI 0.78-0.86), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (OR 0.81 CI 0.77-0.85/OR 0.90 CI 0.86-0.94), and peripheral nerve blocks (OR 0.77 CI 0.69-0.87/OR 0.91 CI 0.85-0.97); all for THA and TKA, respectively (all P < .01). CONCLUSION Rare, but devastating, acute GI complications (requiring surgery) after THA/TKA may be positively impacted by a variety of modifiable anesthesia-/analgesia-related interventions.
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- Janis Bekeris
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY; Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversitat, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY; Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY
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- Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Institute for Healthcare Delivery Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY; Department of Orthopedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY; Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversitat, Salzburg, Austria; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY; Department of Health Policy and Research, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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Dunham WC, Lombard FW, Edwards DA, Shi Y, Shotwell MS, Siegrist K, Eagle SS, Pretorius M, McEvoy MD, Gillaspie EA, Nesbitt JC, Wanderer JP, Kertai MD. Effect of Regional Analgesia Techniques on Opioid Consumption and Length of Stay After Thoracic Surgery. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 25:310-323. [PMID: 33054571 DOI: 10.1177/1089253220949434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND We examined how intercostal nerve block (ICNB) with standard bupivacaine and ICNB with extended-release liposomal bupivacaine, compared with thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA), were associated with postoperative opioid pain medication consumption and hospital length of stay (LOS) after thoracic surgery. METHODS We studied 1935 patients who underwent thoracic surgery between January 1, 2010, and November 30, 2017, at a tertiary academic center. Primary and secondary outcomes were postoperative opioid consumption expressed as morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs) at 24, 48, and 72 hours after surgery, the LOS, and total MME consumption from surgery to discharge. RESULTS Of these patients, 888 (45.9%) received TEA, 730 (37.7%) ICNB with standard bupivacaine, 127 (6.6%) ICNB with liposomal bupivacaine, and 190 (9.8%) no regional analgesia. Compared with epidural analgesia, in 2017, ICNB liposomal bupivacaine provided similar pain control in terms of MME consumption at 24 and 72 hours, but decreased MME consumption at 48 hours (odds ratio [OR] = 0.33; confidence interval [CI] = 0.14-0.81) and at discharge (OR = 0.28; CI = 0.12-0.68) and was associated with a higher likelihood for a shorter LOS (hazard ratio = 3.46; CI = 2.42-4.96). Compared with TEA, ICNB with standard bupivacaine and no regional analgesia use showed varying impact on MME consumption between 24 and 72 hours after surgery, and their use was not associated with a significantly reduced MME consumption at discharge but with a shorter hospital LOS. CONCLUSIONS Multimodal analgesia involving regional anesthetic alternatives to TEA could help manage postoperative pain in thoracic surgery patients.
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- Wills C Dunham
- Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.,Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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Klotz R, Larmann J, Klose C, Bruckner T, Benner L, Doerr-Harim C, Tenckhoff S, Lock JF, Brede EM, Salvia R, Polati E, Köninger J, Schiff JH, Wittel UA, Hötzel A, Keck T, Nau C, Amati AL, Koch C, Eberl T, Zink M, Tomazic A, Novak-Jankovic V, Hofer S, Diener MK, Weigand MA, Büchler MW, Knebel P. Gastrointestinal Complications After Pancreatoduodenectomy With Epidural vs Patient-Controlled Intravenous Analgesia: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Surg 2020; 155:e200794. [PMID: 32459322 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2020.0794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Importance Morbidity is still high in pancreatic surgery, driven mainly by gastrointestinal complications such as pancreatic fistula. Perioperative thoracic epidural analgesia (EDA) and patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) are frequently used for pain control after pancreatic surgery. Evidence from a post hoc analysis suggests that PCIA is associated with fewer gastrointestinal complications. Objective To determine whether postoperative PCIA decreases the occurrence of gastrointestinal complications after pancreatic surgery compared with EDA. Design, Setting, and Participants In this adaptive, pragmatic, international, multicenter, superiority randomized clinical trial conducted from June 30, 2015, to October 1, 2017, 371 patients at 9 European pancreatic surgery centers who were scheduled for elective pancreatoduodenectomy were randomized to receive PCIA (n = 185) or EDA (n = 186); 248 patients (124 in each group) were analyzed. Data were analyzed from February 22 to April 25, 2019, using modified intention to treat and per protocol. Interventions Patients in the PCIA group received general anesthesia and postoperative PCIA with intravenous opioids with the help of a patient-controlled analgesia device. In the EDA group, patients received general anesthesia and intraoperative and postoperative EDA. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary end point was a composite of pancreatic fistula, bile leakage, delayed gastric emptying, gastrointestinal bleeding, or postoperative ileus within 30 days after surgery. Secondary end points included 30-day mortality, other complications, postoperative pain levels, intraoperative or postoperative use of vasopressor therapy, and fluid substitution. Results Among the 248 patients analyzed (147 men; mean [SD] age, 64.9 [10.7] years), the primary composite end point did not differ between the PCIA group (61 [49.2%]) and EDA group (57 [46.0%]) (odds ratio, 1.17; 95% CI, 0.71-1.95 P = .54). Neither individual components of the primary end point nor 30-day mortality, postoperative pain levels, or intraoperative and postoperative substitution of fluids differed significantly between groups. Patients receiving EDA gained more weight by postoperative day 4 than patients receiving PCIA (mean [SD], 4.6 [3.8] vs 3.4 [3.6] kg; P = .03) and received more vasopressors (46 [37.1%] vs 31 [25.0%]; P = .04). Failure of EDA occurred in 23 patients (18.5%). Conclusions and Relevance This study found that the choice between PCIA and EDA for pain control after pancreatic surgery should not be based on concerns regarding gastrointestinal complications because the 2 procedures are comparable with regard to effectiveness and safety. However, EDA was associated with several shortcomings. Trial Registration German Clinical Trials Register: DRKS00007784.
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- Rosa Klotz
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.,The Study Centre of the German Surgical Society, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- The Study Centre of the German Surgical Society, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- The Study Centre of the German Surgical Society, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, Vascular and Paediatric Surgery, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Surgical and Oncological Department, Pancreas Institute, University Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Verona University Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General, Visceral, Thorax and Transplantation Surgery, Klinikum Stuttgart, Katharinenhospital, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Operative Intensive Care, Klinikum Stuttgart, Katharinenhospital, Stuttgart, Germany.,Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Medical Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Medical Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Thoracic, Transplant and Paediatric Surgery, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, General Public Hospital of the Brothers of St John of God, St Veit/Glan, Austria
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, General Public Hospital of the Brothers of St John of God, St Veit/Glan, Austria
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Clinical Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.,The Study Centre of the German Surgical Society, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.,The Study Centre of the German Surgical Society, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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Gallegos G, Morgan CJ, Scott G, Benz D, Ness TJ. Effect of Neuraxial Analgesic Procedures on Intraoperative Hemodynamics During Routine Clinical Care of Gynecological and General Surgeries: A Case-Control Query of Electronic Data. J Pain Res 2020; 13:1163-1172. [PMID: 32547179 PMCID: PMC7250300 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s252760] [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: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to determine whether neuraxial analgesic procedures affect intraoperative hemodynamics and/or postoperative outcomes. Previous studies have examined effects in small samples of patients in highly controlled research environments. This study examined “real-world” data from a large sample of subjects receiving routine clinical cares. Methods A matched case–control analysis of electronic medical records from a large, academic hospital was performed. Patients who underwent neuraxial procedures preoperatively for postoperative analgesia for abdominal surgery (n=1570) were compared with control patients matched according to age, sex, ASA class and type of surgical procedure. Intraoperative hemodynamic measures, fluids and pressor utilization were quantified. Postoperative outcomes were determined based on the changes in laboratory values, the ordering of imaging studies and admission to an intensive care unit during the seven days following surgery as well as 30-day mortality. Results Medical records of 1082 patients who received an epidural catheter placement and 488 patients who received a lumbar intrathecal morphine injection were compared with an equal number of matched control patients. Preoperative placement of an epidural catheter for the management of postoperative pain was demonstrated to be associated with significant reductions in mean arterial pressure intraoperatively and poorer postoperative outcomes (more intensive care unit [ICU] admissions, more myocardial injuries) when compared with controls. A similar analysis of preoperatively administered intrathecal morphine injections was not associated with intraoperative alterations in blood pressure and had improved outcomes (less ICU admissions) in comparison with controls. Conclusion In a “real-world” sample, intrathecal morphine administration proved to be highly beneficial as a neuraxial analgesic procedure as it was not associated with intraoperative hypotension and was associated with improved clinical outcomes, in contrast to opposite findings associated with epidural catheter placement. There should be a careful consideration of elective neuraxial method utilized for postoperative pain control, with the present study raising significant concerns related to the use of epidural analgesia and its potential effect on clinical outcomes.
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- Gabriel Gallegos
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
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Regional anesthesia for vascular surgery: does the anesthetic choice influence outcome? Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2020; 32:690-696. [PMID: 31415047 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000000781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Outcomes following surgery are of major importance to clinicians, institutions and most importantly patients. This review examines whether regional anesthesia and analgesia influence outcome after vascular surgery. RECENT FINDINGS Large database analyses of contemporary practice suggest that utilizing regional anesthesia for both open and endovascular aortic aneurysm repair, lower limb revascularization and carotid endarterectomy reduces morbidity, length of stay and possibly even mortality. Results from such analyses are limited by an inherent risk of bias but are nevertheless important given the number of patients required in randomized trials to detect differences in rare outcomes. There is minimal evidence that regional anesthesia influences longer term outcomes except for arteriovenous fistula surgery where brachial plexus blocks appear to improve 3-month fistula patency. SUMMARY Patients undergoing vascular surgery often have multiple comorbidities and it is important to be able to outline both benefits and risks of regional anesthesia techniques. Regional anesthesia in vascular surgery allows avoidance of general anesthesia and does provide short-term benefits beyond superior analgesia. Evidence of long-term benefits is lacking in most procedures. Further work is required on newer patient centered outcomes.
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Perioperative kardiovaskuläre Morbidität und Letalität bei nichtherzchirurgischen Eingriffen. Anaesthesist 2019; 68:653-664. [DOI: 10.1007/s00101-019-0616-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Effects of Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia on Neuronal Cardiac Regulation and Cardiac Function. Anesthesiology 2019; 130:472-491. [DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000002558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Cardiac sympathetic blockade with high-thoracic epidural anesthesia is considered beneficial in patients undergoing major surgery because it offers protection in ischemic heart disease. Major outcome studies have failed to confirm such a benefit, however. In fact, there is growing concern about potential harm associated with the use of thoracic epidural anesthesia in high-risk patients, although underlying mechanisms have not been identified. Since the latest review on this subject, a number of clinical and experimental studies have provided new information on the complex interaction between thoracic epidural anesthesia–induced sympatholysis and cardiovascular control mechanisms. Perhaps these new insights may help identify conditions in which benefits of thoracic epidural anesthesia may not outweigh potential risks. For example, cardiac sympathectomy with high-thoracic epidural anesthesia decreases right ventricular function and attenuates its capacity to cope with increased right ventricular afterload. Although the clinical significance of this pathophysiologic interaction is unknown at present, it identifies a subgroup of patients with established or pending pulmonary hypertension for whom outcome studies are needed. Other new areas of interest include the impact of thoracic epidural anesthesia–induced sympatholysis on cardiovascular control in conditions associated with increased sympathetic tone, surgical stress, and hemodynamic disruption. It was considered appropriate to collect and analyze all recent scientific information on this subject to provide a comprehensive update on the cardiovascular effects of high-thoracic epidural anesthesia and cardiac sympathectomy in healthy and diseased patients.
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Simpson RE, Fennerty ML, Colgate CL, Kilbane EM, Ceppa EP, House MG, Zyromski NJ, Nakeeb A, Schmidt CM. Post-Pancreaticoduodenectomy Outcomes and Epidural Analgesia: A 5-year Single-Institution Experience. J Am Coll Surg 2019; 228:453-462. [PMID: 30677524 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.12.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Optimal pain control post pancreaticoduodenectomy is a challenge. Epidural analgesia (EDA) is used increasingly, despite inherent risks and unclear effects on outcomes. METHODS All pancreaticoduodenectomies (PDs) performed from January 2013 through December 2017 were included. Clinical parameters were obtained from a retrospective review of a prospective clinical database, the American College of Surgeons NSQIP prospective institutional database, and medical record review. Chi-square, Fisher's exact test, and independent-samples t-tests were used for univariable analyses. Multivariable regression was performed. RESULTS Six hundred and seventy-one consecutive PDs from a single institution were included (429 EDA, 242 non-EDA). On univariable analysis, EDA patients experienced significantly less wound disruption (0.2% vs 2.1%), unplanned intubation (3.0% vs 7.9%), pulmonary embolism (0.5% vs 2.5%), mechanical ventilation longer than 48 hours (2.1% vs 7.9%), septic shock (2.6% vs 5.8%), and lower pain scores. On multivariable regression (accounting for baseline group differences (ie sex, hypertension, preoperative transfusion, laboratory results, approach, and pancreatic duct size), EDA was associated with less superficial wound infections (odds ratio [OR] 0.34; 95% CI 0.14 to 0.83; p = 0.017), unplanned intubations (OR 0.36; 95% CI 0.14 to 0.88; p = 0.024), mechanical ventilation longer than 48 hours (OR 0.22; 95% CI 0.08 to 0.62; p = 0.004), and septic shock (OR 0.39; 95% CI 0.15 to 1.00; p = 0.050). Epidural analgesia improved pain scores post-PD days 1 to 3 (p < 0.001). No differences were seen in cardiac or renal complications; pancreatic fistula (B+C) or delayed gastric emptying, 30-/90-day mortality, length of stay, readmission, discharge destination, or unplanned reoperation. CONCLUSIONS Based on the largest single-institution series published to date, our data support the use of EDA for optimization of pain control. More importantly, our data document that EDA improved infectious and pulmonary complications significantly.
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- Rachel E Simpson
- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; Pancreatic Cyst and Cancer Early Detection Center, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; Pancreatic Cyst and Cancer Early Detection Center, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; Walther Oncology Center, Indianapolis, IN; Simon Cancer Center, Indianapolis, IN; Pancreatic Cyst and Cancer Early Detection Center, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN.
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Phillips S, Dedic-Hagan J, Baxter DF, Van der Wall H, Falk GL. A Novel Technique of Paravertebral Thoracic and Preperitoneal Analgesia Enhances Early Recovery After Oesophagectomy. World J Surg 2018; 42:1787-1791. [PMID: 29164294 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-4369-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Excellent analgesia following oesophagectomy facilitates patient comfort, early extubation, physiotherapy and mobilisation, reduces post-operative complications and should enhance recovery. Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA), the gold standard analgesic regimen for this procedure, is often associated with systemic hypotension treated with inotropes or fluid. This may compromise enhanced recovery and be complicated by anastomotic ischaemia or tissue oedema. METHODS We report a novel analgesic regimen to reduce post-operative inotrope usage. Infusion of ropivicaine via bilateral preperitoneal and right paravertebral catheters was used. Patient-controlled epidural pethidine provided rescue analgesia (WC) (n = 21). A retrospective audit of inotrope requirement, mean pain scores, episodes of respiratory depression and excessive sedation, need for reintubation, reoperation in the first 5 post-operative days, time to mobilisation, time in intensive care, time in hospital and 30-day mortality were measured. These results were compared with those of an earlier patient group who received a thoracic epidural infusion of low-dose local anaesthetic and fentanyl (TEA) (n = 21). RESULTS Inotrope use was reduced by 29% in the WC group (p = 0.03) and the mean intensive care stay reduced by 2.4 days (p = 0.03), as was reintubation rate (p = 0.01) and early mobilisation (p = 0.03). The pain score was comparable in both groups, and there was no difference in the other outcomes examined. CONCLUSION The data demonstrated that it was possible to provide excellent post-oesophagectomy analgesia equivalent to thoracic epidural infusions of local anaesthetic with reduction in inotrope requirements, intensive care stay, more rapid mobilisation, facilitating enhanced recovery.
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- Stephanie Phillips
- Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga, Sydney, Australia.,University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. .,Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. .,, Suite 29, 12 Tryon Road, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia.
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Aasvang EK, Laursen MB, Madsen J, Krøigaard M, Solgaard S, Kjaersgaard-Andersen P, Mandøe H, Hansen TB, Nielsen JU, Krarup N, Skøtt AE, Kehlet H. Incidence and related factors for intraoperative failed spinal anaesthesia for lower limb arthroplasty. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2018; 62:993-1000. [PMID: 29578248 DOI: 10.1111/aas.13118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Revised: 02/06/2018] [Accepted: 02/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Spinal anaesthesia is the preferred choice for total hip- and knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA), due to the claimed superior outcome profile, relative simple technique and without the need for advanced airway support. However, choosing and informing about spinal anaesthesia should also include the risk for intraoperative failed spinal anaesthesia with associated pain, discomfort and suboptimal settings for airway management. Small-scale studies suggest incidences from 1 to 17%; however, no multi-institutional large data exists on failed spinal incidence and related factors during THA/TKA, hindering evidence-based information and potential anaesthesia stratification. METHODS In a sub-analysis, data from a prospective study on spinal anaesthesia for THA/TKA were examined for incidence of intraoperative conversion to general anaesthesia. Potential perioperative factors (age, gender, American Society of Anaesthesiologist (ASA) score, height, weight, BMI, procedure, bupivacaine dosage and duration of time from spinal administration until end of surgery) were analysed with logistic regression for relation to failed spinal anaesthesia. RESULTS In all, 1451 patients were included for analysis, whereof 57 (3.9%) had failed spinal anaesthesia. Spinal failure patients were significantly younger (61 vs. 67 years, P = 0.003), and operation time longer in the failed spinal group vs no-failure, respectively (133 vs. 89 min, P < 0.001). No significant differences were found with regard to bupivacaine volume, gender, ASA-score, height, weight, BMI or THA vs. TKA. CONCLUSION Failed spinal anaesthesia for THA and TKA is a relatively frequent occurrence and identification of risk patients is not feasible. These results should be considered when choosing anaesthesia and included in the information to patients.
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- E. K. Aasvang
- The Lundbeck foundation centre for fast-track hip and knee replacement; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
- Section for Surgical Pathophysiology; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
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- The Lundbeck foundation centre for fast-track hip and knee replacement; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Aalborg University Hospital; Farsø Denmark
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- The Lundbeck foundation centre for fast-track hip and knee replacement; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Aalborg University Hospital; Farsø Denmark
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- The Lundbeck foundation centre for fast-track hip and knee replacement; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Copenhagen University Hospital Gentofte; Hellerup Denmark
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- The Lundbeck foundation centre for fast-track hip and knee replacement; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Copenhagen University Hospital Gentofte; Hellerup Denmark
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- The Lundbeck foundation centre for fast-track hip and knee replacement; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Vejle Hospital; Vejle Denmark
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- The Lundbeck foundation centre for fast-track hip and knee replacement; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Vejle Hospital; Vejle Denmark
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- The Lundbeck foundation centre for fast-track hip and knee replacement; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Holstebro Regional Hospital; Holstebro Denmark
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- The Lundbeck foundation centre for fast-track hip and knee replacement; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Holstebro Regional Hospital; Holstebro Denmark
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- The Lundbeck foundation centre for fast-track hip and knee replacement; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Viborg Regional Hospital; Viborg Denmark
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- The Lundbeck foundation centre for fast-track hip and knee replacement; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Viborg Regional Hospital; Viborg Denmark
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- The Lundbeck foundation centre for fast-track hip and knee replacement; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
- Section for Surgical Pathophysiology; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
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Smith LM, Cozowicz C, Uda Y, Memtsoudis SG, Barrington MJ. Neuraxial and Combined Neuraxial/General Anesthesia Compared to General Anesthesia for Major Truncal and Lower Limb Surgery. Anesth Analg 2017; 125:1931-1945. [DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000002069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The impact of peripheral nerve blocks on perioperative outcome in hip and knee arthroplasty-a population-based study. Pain 2017; 157:2341-2349. [PMID: 27643835 DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The role of anesthesia techniques on perioperative outcomes on a population level has recently gained widespread interest. Although mainly neuraxial vs general anesthesia has been addressed, population-level data on the impact of peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are still lacking. Therefore, we investigated the association between PNB use and outcomes using retrospective data on 1,062,152 recipients of hip and knee arthroplasties (total hip arthroplasty [THA]/total knee arthroplasty [TKA]) from the national Premier Perspective database (2006-2013). Multilevel multivariable logistic regression models measured associations between PNB use and outcomes. Complications included cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal and renal complications, cerebrovascular events, infections, wound complications, thromboembolic complications, inpatient falls, and mortality. Resource utilization variables included blood transfusions, intensive care unit admissions, opioid consumption, cost, and length of stay. Overall, 12.5% of patients received a PNB, with an increase over time particularly among TKAs. Peripheral nerve block use was associated with lower odds for most adverse outcomes mainly among patients with THA. Notable beneficial effects were seen for wound complications (odds ratio 0.60 [95% confidence interval, 0.49-0.74]) among THA recipients and pulmonary complications (odds ratio 0.83 [95% confidence interval, 0.72-0.94]) in patients with TKA. Peripheral nerve block use was significantly (P < 0.0001) associated with a -16.2% and -12.7% reduction in opioid consumption for patients with THA and TKA, respectively. In conclusion, our results indicate that PNBs might be associated with superior perioperative population-level outcomes. In light of the inability to establish a causal relationship and the presence of residual confounding, we strongly advocate for further prospective investigation, ideally in multicenter, randomized trials, to establish the potential impact of PNBs on outcomes on a population level.
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Standl T. [Neuraxial anaesthesia and NOACs]. Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed 2017; 112:111-116. [PMID: 28074295 DOI: 10.1007/s00063-016-0247-8] [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: 06/07/2016] [Revised: 12/06/2016] [Accepted: 12/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular comorbidities in surgical patients are frequent and have a substantial impact on the postoperative outcome. Neuraxial blockades are able to reduce perioperative morbidity and mortality. The increasing use of new oral anticoagulants (NOAC) requires a high level of attention, especially in patients undergoing neuraxial blockades or requiring postoperative analgesia. OBJECTIVE The goal of this article is to present the benefit of neuraxial anaesthesia and analgesia in patients with cardiovascular risks and perioperative management of NOAC in this setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS Review of the respective literature in PubMed during the last 25 years as well as presentation of the S1 guideline "Neuraxial anaesthesia and thrombo-embolic prophylaxis/antithrombotic medication" of the German Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (DGAI). RESULTS Thoracic epidural anaesthesia and analgesia contribute to an improved outcome in surgical patients with high cardiovascular risk. In order to avoid severe complications in patients on NOACs undergoing neuraxial blockades the S1 guideline of the DGAI must be respected and close interdisciplinary consultations between anaesthetist, cardiologist and surgeon are mandatory. CONCLUSION In consideration of the respective guideline neuraxial blockades can be performed in cardiovascular risk patients on NOACs, since these techniques contribute to an improved postoperative outcome.
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- Klinik für Anästhesie, Operative Intensiv- u. Palliativmedizin, Städtisches Klinikum Solingen gGmbH, Gotenstraße 1, 42653, Solingen, Deutschland.
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Hsieh MJ, Wang KC, Liu HP, Gonzalez-Rivas D, Wu CY, Liu YH, Wu YC, Chao YK, Wu CF. Management of acute postoperative pain with continuous intercostal nerve block after single port video-assisted thoracoscopic anatomic resection. J Thorac Dis 2016; 8:3563-3571. [PMID: 28149550 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2016.12.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Effective postoperative pain control for thoracic surgery is very important, not only because it reduces pulmonary complications but also because it accelerates the pace of recovery. Moreover, it increases patients' satisfaction with the surgery. In this study, we present a simple approach involving the safe placement of intercostal catheter (ICC) after single port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) anatomic resection and we evaluate postoperative analgesic function with and without it. METHODS We identified patients who underwent single port anatomic resection with ICC placed intraoperatively as a route for continuous postoperative levobupivacaine (0.5%) administration and retrospectively compared them with a group of single port anatomic resection patients without ICC. The operation time, postoperative day 0, 1, 2, 3 and discharge day pain score, triflow numbers, narcotic requirements, drainage duration and post-operative hospital stay were compared. RESULTS In total, 78 patients were enrolled in the final analysis (39 patients with ICC and 39 without). We found patients with ICC had less pain sensation numerical rating scale (NRS) on postoperative day 0, 1 (P=0.023, <0.001) and better triflow performance on postoperative day 1 and 2 (P=0.015, 0.032). In addition, lower IV form morphine usage frequency and dosage (P=0.009, 0.017), shorter chest tube drainage duration (P=0.001) and postoperative stay (P=0.005) were observed in the ICC group. CONCLUSIONS Continuous intercostal nerve blockade by placing an ICC intraoperatively provides effective analgesia for patients undergoing single port VATS anatomic resection. This may be considered a viable alternative for postoperative pain management.
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesia, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Unit (UCTMI), Coruña University Hospital, Coruña, Spain
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Linkou, Taiwan
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Postoperative complications in cardiac patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. Curr Opin Crit Care 2016; 22:357-64. [DOI: 10.1097/mcc.0000000000000315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Byun SH, Lee J, Kim JH. Ultrasound-guided bilateral combined inguinal femoral and subgluteal sciatic nerve blocks for simultaneous bilateral below-knee amputations due to bilateral diabetic foot gangrene unresponsive to peripheral arterial angioplasty and bypass surgery in a coagulopathic patient on antiplatelet therapy with a history of percutaneous coronary intervention for ischemic heart disease: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e4324. [PMID: 27442683 PMCID: PMC5265800 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000004324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients on antiplatelet therapy following percutaneous coronary intervention can become coagulopathic due to infection. Performing regional anesthesia for bilateral surgery in such cases is challenging. We report a case of successful combined inguinal femoral and subgluteal sciatic nerve blocks (CFSNBs) for simultaneous bilateral below-knee amputations in a coagulopathic patient on antiplatelet therapy. METHODS A 70-year-old male patient presented with pain in both feet due to diabetic foot syndrome. The condition could not be managed by open amputations of the toes at the metatarsal bones and subsequent antibiotic therapy. Computed tomographic angiography showed significant stenosis in the arteries supplying the lower limbs, indicating atherosclerotic gangrene in both feet. Balloon angioplasty and bypass surgery with subsequent debridements with application of negative-pressure wound therapy and additional open amputations did not improve the patient's clinical condition: his leukocyte counts and C-reactive protein levels were above the normal range, and his prothrombin and activated partial thromboplastin times were increased. RESULTS Simultaneous bilateral below-knee amputations were performed under ultrasound-guided CFSNBs. Following left CFSNBs using 45 mL of a local anesthetic mixture (1:1 ratio of 1.0% mepivacaine and 0.75% ropivacaine), the left below-knee amputation was performed for 76 minutes. Subsequently, under right CFSNBs using 47 mL of the local anesthetic mixture, the right below-knee amputation proceeded for 85 minutes. Throughout each surgery, dexmedetomidine was continuously administered, and a sensory blockade was well maintained in both limbs. The patient did not complain of pain due to regression of the first CFSNBs during the second surgery. The CFSNBs successfully prevented tourniquet pain. Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) and hemodynamic instability due to tourniquet deflation and administration of dexmedetomidine did not occur. No additional analgesic was required to supplement insufficient surgical anesthesia. Postoperatively, no neurologic complications related to the CFSNBs were reported. CONCLUSION The timely placement of bilateral CFSNBs immediately before the corresponding limb surgery, which lasted for less than 2 hours, provided successful surgical anesthesia in both lower limbs without LAST or pain due to regression of the CFSNBs that were performed during the first surgery.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: Jong Hae Kim, Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, 33, Duryugongwon-ro 17-gil, Nam-gu, Daegu 42472, Republic of Korea (e-mail: )
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Kehlet H, Aasvang EK. Regional or general anesthesia for fast-track hip and knee replacement - what is the evidence? F1000Res 2015; 4. [PMID: 26918127 PMCID: PMC4753997 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.7100.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Regional anesthesia for knee and hip arthroplasty may have favorable outcome effects compared with general anesthesia by effectively blocking afferent input, providing initial postoperative analgesia, reducing endocrine metabolic responses, and providing sympathetic blockade with reduced bleeding and less risk of thromboembolic complications but with undesirable effects on lower limb motor and urinary bladder function. Old randomized studies supported the use of regional anesthesia with fewer postoperative pulmonary and thromboembolic complications, and this has been supported by recent large non-randomized epidemiological database cohort studies. In contrast, the data from newer randomized trials are conflicting, and recent studies using modern general anesthetic techniques may potentially support the use of general versus spinal anesthesia. In summary, the lack of properly designed large randomized controlled trials comparing modern general anesthesia and spinal anesthesia for knee and hip arthroplasty prevents final recommendations and calls for prospective detailed studies in this clinically important field.
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- Section for Surgical Pathophysiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark; The Lundbeck Foundation Centre for Fast-Track Hip and Knee Replacement, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Anesthesiological Department of the Abdominal Centre and Section for Surgical Pathophysiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100, Denmark
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Nitrous Oxide and Serious Long-term Morbidity and Mortality in the Evaluation of Nitrous Oxide in the Gas Mixture for Anaesthesia (ENIGMA)-II Trial. Anesthesiology 2015; 123:1267-80. [DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000000908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The Evaluation of Nitrous Oxide in the Gas Mixture for Anaesthesia (ENIGMA)-II trial randomly assigned 7,112 noncardiac surgery patients at risk of perioperative cardiovascular events to 70% N2O or 70% N2 groups. The aim of this follow-up study was to determine the effect of nitrous oxide on a composite primary outcome of death and major cardiovascular events at 1 yr after surgery.
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One-year follow-up was conducted via a medical record review and telephone interview. Disability was defined as a Katz index of independence in activities of daily living score less than 8. Adjusted odds ratios and hazard ratios were calculated as appropriate for primary and secondary outcomes.
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Among 5,844 patients evaluated at 1 yr, 435 (7.4%) had died, 206 (3.5%) had disability, 514 (8.8%) had a fatal or nonfatal myocardial infarction, and 111 (1.9%) had a fatal or nonfatal stroke during the 1-yr follow-up period. Exposure to nitrous oxide did not increase the risk of the primary outcome (odds ratio, 1.08; 95% CI, 0.94 to 1.25; P = 0.27), disability or death (odds ratio, 1.07; 95% CI, 0.90 to 1.27; P = 0.44), death (hazard ratio, 1.17; 95% CI, 0.97 to 1.43; P = 0.10), myocardial infarction (odds ratio, 0.97; 95% CI, 0.81 to 1.17; P = 0.78), or stroke (odds ratio, 1.08; 95% CI, 0.74 to 1.58; P = 0.70).
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These results support the long-term safety of nitrous oxide administration in noncardiac surgical patients with known or suspected cardiovascular disease.
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Neuman MD. Understanding outcomes after neuraxial anaesthesia: time to turn the page. Br J Anaesth 2015; 116:15-7. [PMID: 26487154 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aev353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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- M D Neuman
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 423 Guardian Drive, 308 Blockley Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA Leonard Davis Institute for Health Economics, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Leslie K, McIlroy D, Kasza J, Forbes A, Kurz A, Khan J, Meyhoff CS, Allard R, Landoni G, Jara X, Lurati Buse G, Candiotti K, Lee HS, Gupta R, VanHelder T, Purayil W, De Hert S, Treschan T, Devereaux PJ. Neuraxial block and postoperative epidural analgesia: effects on outcomes in the POISE-2 trial†. Br J Anaesth 2015. [PMID: 26209855 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aev255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We assessed associations between intraoperative neuraxial block and postoperative epidural analgesia, and a composite primary outcome of death or non-fatal myocardial infarction, at 30 days post-randomization in POISE-2 Trial subjects. METHODS 10 010 high-risk noncardiac surgical patients were randomized aspirin or placebo and clonidine or placebo. Neuraxial block was defined as intraoperative spinal anaesthesia, or thoracic or lumbar epidural anaesthesia. Postoperative epidural analgesia was defined as postoperative epidural local anaesthetic and/or opioid administration. We used logistic regression with weighting using estimated propensity scores. RESULTS Neuraxial block was not associated with the primary outcome [7.5% vs 6.5%; odds ratio (OR), 0.89; 95% CI (confidence interval), 0.73-1.08; P=0.24], death (1.0% vs 1.4%; OR, 0.84; 95% CI, 0.53-1.35; P=0.48), myocardial infarction (6.9% vs 5.5%; OR, 0.91; 95% CI, 0.74-1.12; P=0.36) or stroke (0.3% vs 0.4%; OR, 1.05; 95% CI, 0.44-2.49; P=0.91). Neuraxial block was associated with less clinically important hypotension (39% vs 46%; OR, 0.90; 95% CI, 0.81-1.00; P=0.04). Postoperative epidural analgesia was not associated with the primary outcome (11.8% vs 6.2%; OR, 1.48; 95% CI, 0.89-2.48; P=0.13), death (1.3% vs 0.8%; OR, 0.84; 95% CI, 0.35-1.99; P=0.68], myocardial infarction (11.0% vs 5.7%; OR, 1.53; 95% CI, 0.90-2.61; P=0.11], stroke (0.4% vs 0.4%; OR, 0.65; 95% CI, 0.18-2.32; P=0.50] or clinically important hypotension (63% vs 36%; OR, 1.40; 95% CI, 0.95-2.09; P=0.09). CONCLUSIONS Neuraxial block and postoperative epidural analgesia were not associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes among POISE-2 subjects.
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Unit Department of Pharmacology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Alfred Hospital and Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada Departments of Clinical Epidemiology Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada Department of Anesthesiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Herlev Hospital and University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Kingston General Hospital and Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute and Vita-Salute University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Clinica Santa Maria and Universidad de Los Andes, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management, University of Miami, Miami, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sultanah Aminah Hospital, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Anesthesia, Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Westfort Hi-tech Hospital, Thrissur, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Duesseldorf University Hospital, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada Departments of Clinical Epidemiology Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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Rice DC, Cata JP, Mena GE, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Correa AM, Mehran RJ. Posterior Intercostal Nerve Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine: An Alternative to Thoracic Epidural Analgesia. Ann Thorac Surg 2015; 99:1953-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.02.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2014] [Revised: 02/19/2015] [Accepted: 02/26/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Hausman MS, Jewell ES, Engoren M. Regional Versus General Anesthesia in Surgical Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Anesth Analg 2015; 120:1405-12. [DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000000574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Lundberg JF. Questioning old habits. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2015; 59:271-3. [PMID: 25678227 DOI: 10.1111/aas.12464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Department of Intensive Care and Perioperative Medicine, Skane University Hospital
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HARSTEN A, KEHLET H, LJUNG P, TOKSVIG-LARSEN S. Total intravenous general anaesthesia vs. spinal anaesthesia for total hip arthroplasty: a randomised, controlled trial. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2015; 59:298-309. [PMID: 25522681 DOI: 10.1111/aas.12456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2014] [Accepted: 10/24/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The choice of anaesthetic technique for patients undergoing joint arthroplasty is debatable. The hypothesis of this study was that general anaesthesia would generate a more favourable recovery profile than spinal anaesthesia. METHODS We randomly allocated 120 patients to either intrathecal bupivacaine or general anaesthesia with target-controlled infusion of remifentanil and propofol. Length of hospital stay assessed as meeting discharge criteria was the primary outcome parameter. Other outcome parameters were actual time of discharge, pain, use of rescue pain medication, blood loss, length of stay in the post-operative care unit, dizziness, post-operative nausea, need of urinary catheterisation and patient satisfaction. RESULTS General anaesthesia resulted in slightly reduced length of hospital stay (26 vs. 30 h, P = 0.004), less nausea (P = 0.043) and dizziness (P < 0.001). General anaesthesia patients had higher pain scores during the first two post-operative hours (P < 0.001) but lower after 6 h compared with the spinal anaesthesia group (P < 0.01 and P < 0.05). General anaesthesia patients had better orthostatic function compared with spinal anaesthesia patients (P = 0.008). Patients in the spinal anaesthesia group fulfilled the discharge criteria from the post-operative care unit earlier compared with the general anaesthesia patients (P = 0.004). General anaesthesia patients requested a change in the method of anaesthesia for a subsequent operation less often than the spinal anaesthesia patients (5 vs. 13, P = 0.022). CONCLUSION General anaesthesia resulted in a more favourable recovery profile compared with spinal anaesthesia.
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- Department of Anesthesiology; Hässleholm Hospital and Lund University; Hässleholm Sweden
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- Lundbeck Centre for Fast-Track Hip and Knee Arthroplasty; Copenhagen Denmark
- Department of Surgical Pathophysiology; Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen University; Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Hässleholm Hospital and Lund University; Hässleholm Sweden
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Hässleholm Hospital and Lund University; Hässleholm Sweden
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Combined general and neuraxial anesthesia versus general anesthesia: a population-based cohort study. Can J Anaesth 2015; 62:356-68. [DOI: 10.1007/s12630-015-0315-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2014] [Accepted: 01/12/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Mostafaie K, Bedenis R, Harrington D. Beta-adrenergic blockers for perioperative cardiac risk reduction in people undergoing vascular surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015; 1:CD006342. [PMID: 25879091 PMCID: PMC10613805 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd006342.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND People undergoing major vascular surgery have an increased risk of postoperative cardiac complications. Beta-adrenergic blockers represent an important and established pharmacological intervention in the prevention of cardiac complications in people with coronary artery disease. It has been proposed that this class of drugs may reduce the risk of perioperative cardiac complications in people undergoing major non-cardiac vascular surgery. OBJECTIVES To review the efficacy and safety of perioperative beta-adrenergic blockade in reducing cardiac or all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction, and other cardiovascular safety outcomes in people undergoing major non-cardiac vascular surgery. SEARCH METHODS The Cochrane Peripheral Vascular Diseases Group Trials Search Co-ordinator searched the Specialised Register (January 2014) and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL; 2013, Issue 12). We searched trials databases and checked reference lists of relevant articles. SELECTION CRITERIA We included prospective, randomised controlled trials of perioperative beta-adrenergic blockade of people over 18 years of age undergoing non-cardiac vascular surgery. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently performed study selection and data extraction. We resolved disagreements through discussion. We performed meta-analysis using a fixed-effect model with odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). MAIN RESULTS We included two studies in this review, both of which were double-blind, randomised controlled trials comparing perioperative beta-adrenergic blockade (metoprolol) with placebo, on cardiovascular outcomes in people undergoing major non-cardiac vascular surgery. We included 599 participants receiving beta-adrenergic blockers (301 participants) or placebo (298 participants). The overall quality of studies was good. However, one study did not report random sequence generation or allocation concealment techniques, indicating possible selection bias, and the other study did not report outcome assessor blinding and was possibly underpowered. It should be noted that several of the outcomes were only reported in a single study and neither of the studies reported on vascular patency/graft occlusion, which reduces the quality of evidence to moderate. There was no evidence that perioperative beta-adrenergic blockade reduced all-cause mortality (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.03 to 15.02), cardiovascular mortality (OR 0.34, 95% CI 0.01 to 8.32), non-fatal myocardial infarction (OR 0.83, 95% CI 0.46 to 1.49; P value = 0.53), arrhythmia (OR 0.70, 95% CI 0.26 to 1.88), heart failure (OR 1.71, 95% CI 0.40 to 7.23), stroke (OR 2.67, 95% CI 0.11 to 67.08), composite cardiovascular events (OR 0.87, 95% CI 0.55 to 1.39; P value = 0.57) or re-hospitalisation at 30 days (OR 0.86, 95% CI 0.48 to 1.52). However, there was strong evidence that beta-adrenergic blockers increased the odds of intra-operative bradycardia (OR 4.97, 95% CI 3.22 to 7.65; P value < 0.00001) and intra-operative hypotension (OR 1.84, 95% CI 1.31 to 2.59; P value = 0.0005). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis currently offers no clear evidence that perioperative beta-adrenergic blockade reduces postoperative cardiac morbidity and mortality in people undergoing major non-cardiac vascular surgery. There is evidence that intra-operative bradycardia and hypotension are more likely in people taking perioperative beta-adrenergic blockers, which should be weighed with any benefit.
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- Katayoun Mostafaie
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLADepartment of Medicine1000 West CarsonTorranceCaliforniaUSA92604
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- University of EdinburghCentre for Population Health SciencesEdinburghUKEH8 9AG
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Grupo de Trabajo Conjunto sobre cirugía no cardiaca: Evaluación y manejo cardiovascular de la Sociedad Europea de Cardiología (ESC) y la European Society of Anesthesiology (ESA). Rev Esp Cardiol 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recesp.2014.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Seiden SC, McMullan S, Sequera-Ramos L, De Oliveira GS, Roth A, Rosenblatt A, Jesdale BM, Suresh S. Tablet-based Interactive Distraction (TBID) vs oral midazolam to minimize perioperative anxiety in pediatric patients: a noninferiority randomized trial. Paediatr Anaesth 2014; 24:1217-23. [PMID: 25040433 DOI: 10.1111/pan.12475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Perioperative anxiety is a common and undesirable outcome in pediatric surgical patients. The use of interactive tools to minimize perioperative anxiety is vastly understudied. The main objective of the current investigation was to compare the effects of a tablet-based interactive distraction (TBID) tool to oral midazolam on perioperative anxiety. We hypothesized that the TBID tool was not inferior to midazolam to reduce perioperative anxiety. METHODS 108 children, ages 1-11 years, presenting for outpatient surgical procedures were prospectively randomized to oral midazolam (0.5 mg·kg(-1); 20 mg max) or TBID. The primary outcome was the change in anxiety level from baseline to parental separation and anesthetic induction. Other data collected included emergence delirium, parental satisfaction, time-to-PACU discharge, and posthospitalization behavior. RESULTS The mean difference (95% CI) in the increase of anxiety at parental separation between the TBID and the midazolam group was -9 (-2.6 to -16.4), P = 0.006, demonstrating superiority to midazolam group (one-sided P = 0.003). For children 2-11 years, the mean difference (95% CI) in anxiety at induction was significant between the TBID and midazolam groups, -14.0 (-6.1 to -22.0), P < 0.001. The median (IQR) time-to-PACU discharge was 111 (75-197) min in the midazolam group and 87 (55-137) min in the TBID group, P = 0.03. Decreased emergence delirium and increased parental satisfaction were also observed in the TBID group. CONCLUSIONS A TBID tool reduces perioperative anxiety, emergence delirium, and time-to-discharge and increases parental satisfaction when compared to midazolam in pediatric patients undergoing ambulatory surgery.
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- Samuel C Seiden
- Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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Rosero EB, Cheng GS, Khatri KP, Joshi GP. Evaluation of epidural analgesia for open major liver resection surgery from a US inpatient sample. Proc AMIA Symp 2014; 27:305-12. [PMID: 25484494 PMCID: PMC4255849 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2014.11929141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to assess the nationwide use of epidural analgesia (EA) and the incidence of postoperative complications in patients undergoing major liver resections (MLR) with and without EA in the United States. The 2001 to 2010 Nationwide Inpatient Sample was queried to identify adult patients undergoing MLR. A 1:1 matched cohort of patients having MLR with and without EA was assembled using propensity-score matching techniques. Differences in the rate of postoperative complications were compared between the matched groups. We identified 68,028 MLR. Overall, 5.9% of patients in the database had procedural codes for postoperative EA. A matched cohort of 802 patients per group was derived from the propensity-matching algorithm. Although use of EA was associated with more blood transfusions (relative risk, 1.36; 95% confidence interval, 1.12-1.65; P = 0.001) and longer hospital stay (median [interquartile range], 6 [5-8] vs 6 [4-8] days), the use of coagulation factors and the incidence of postoperative hemorrhage/hematomas or other postoperative complications were not higher in patients receiving EA. In conclusion, the use of EA for MLR is low, and EA does not seem to influence the incidence of postoperative complications. EA, however, was associated with an increased use of blood transfusions and a longer hospital stay.
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- Eric B Rosero
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Kristensen SD, Knuuti J, Saraste A, Anker S, Bøtker HE, De Hert S, Ford I, Juanatey JRG, Gorenek B, Heyndrickx GR, Hoeft A, Huber K, Iung B, Kjeldsen KP, Longrois D, Luescher TF, Pierard L, Pocock S, Price S, Roffi M, Sirnes PA, Uva MS, Voudris V, Funck-Brentano C. 2014 ESC/ESA Guidelines on non-cardiac surgery. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2014; 31:517-73. [DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000000150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 286] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Kristensen SD, Knuuti J, Saraste A, Anker S, Bøtker HE, Hert SD, Ford I, Gonzalez-Juanatey JR, Gorenek B, Heyndrickx GR, Hoeft A, Huber K, Iung B, Kjeldsen KP, Longrois D, Lüscher TF, Pierard L, Pocock S, Price S, Roffi M, Sirnes PA, Sousa-Uva M, Voudris V, Funck-Brentano C. 2014 ESC/ESA Guidelines on non-cardiac surgery: cardiovascular assessment and management: The Joint Task Force on non-cardiac surgery: cardiovascular assessment and management of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA). Eur Heart J 2014; 35:2383-431. [PMID: 25086026 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehu282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 808] [Impact Index Per Article: 80.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Srilata M, Durga P, Ramachandran G. Influence of changing trends in anaesthetic practice on morbidity and mortality in elderly patients undergoing lower limb surgery. Indian J Anaesth 2014; 58:132-7. [PMID: 24963175 PMCID: PMC4050927 DOI: 10.4103/0019-5049.130807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background and Aims: Several changes in the management protocols of anaesthesia for geriatric patients were introduced into clinical practice to improve the outcome. Very few studies have evaluated the impact of these management protocols. The aim of our study was to evaluate impact of some of the changes in the peri-operative management protocols of geriatric patients undergoing elective orthopaedic lower limb surgeries on the outcomes. Methods: A retrospective chart review of thirty-eight surgical patients from 1999 (Group 1999) before the introduction of changes and 107 patients from 2007 (Group 2007) after establishing changes was performed and data of peri-operative variables were collected and analysed. The primary outcome measured was in-hospital mortality. The secondary outcomes were occurrence of intra-operative and post-operative complications. Comparison of continuous variables between the two groups was performed using independent sample T test and categorical variables using Chi-square test. Multivariate logistic regression was done to identify independent predictors of mortality. Results: The use of beta blockers, deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis with low molecular weight heparin and epidural technique for post-operative analgesia was higher in group 2007. Despite higher prevalence of patients with electrocardiographic changes and anaemia, the incidence of intra-operative or post-operative complications was lower in 2007, though the mortality rate in both the groups was comparable. The independent risk factors for mortality in these geriatric patients were intra-operative hypotension (Odds Ratio (OR) =11.33) and post-operative myocardial ischaemia (OR = 34.5), pulmonary embolism (OR = 17.1) and neurologic changes (OR = 17.1). Conclusions: Implementation of new management practices had significantly reduced the incidence of intra- and post-operative complications.
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- Moningi Srilata
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Low JH. Thoracic epidural analgesia, a way forward. Br J Anaesth 2014; 112:760-1. [PMID: 24645152 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aeu067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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