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Olbrecht VA, Engelhardt T, Tobias JD. Beyond mortality: definitions and benchmarks of outcome standards in paediatric anaesthesiology. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2023; 36:318-323. [PMID: 36745075 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The aim of this study was to review the evolution of safety and outcomes in paediatric anaesthesia, identify gaps in quality and how these gaps may influence outcomes, and to propose a plan to address these challenges through the creation of universal outcome standards and a paediatric anaesthesia designation programme. RECENT FINDINGS Tremendous advancements in the quality and safety of paediatric anaesthesia care have occurred since the 1950 s, resulting in a near absence of documented mortality in children undergoing general anaesthesia. However, the majority of data we have on paediatric anaesthesia outcomes come from specialized academic institutions, whereas most children are being anaesthetized outside of free-standing children's hospitals. SUMMARY Although the literature supports dramatic improvements in patient safety during anaesthesia, there are still gaps, particularly in where a child receives anaesthesia care and in quality outcomes beyond mortality. Our goal is to increase equity in care, create standardized outcome measures in paediatric anaesthesia and build a verification system to ensure that these targets are accomplished. The time has come to benchmark paediatric anaesthesia care and increase quality received by all children with universal measures that go beyond simply mortality.
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- Vanessa A Olbrecht
- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
- Center for Clinical Excellence, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
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Claxton H, Dick K, Taylor R, Allam M, Stedman F, Keys C, Hall NJ. ‘Cut and push’ as an alternative to endoscopic retrieval of PEG type gastrostomy tubes. Pediatr Surg Int 2023; 39:94. [PMID: 36715765 PMCID: PMC9885393 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-023-05382-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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PURPOSE Percutaneous Endoscopically placed Gastrostomy (PEG) tubes are frequently used in children. The traditional endoscopic method to remove/change the PEG device requires general anaesthesia in children. A minimally invasive alternative is the 'Cut and Push' method (C&P): avoiding the risks/wait times of general anaesthesia and reducing resource burden. Data regarding the safety/effectiveness of C&P in children are lacking with concerns raised about the possibility of gastrointestinal obstruction. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed all cases of PEG removal / change to button in children (< 18 years) between December 2020 and January 2022. Cases were identified from a prospectively maintained database and all cases of C&P included. Parents/carers were asked if the child had suffered any complications following C&P and if flange was visualised in stools. RESULTS During the time period, 27 PEGs were either removed or changed to button via C&P. The average waiting time for C&P was 14.29 days, significantly shorter than the minimum 6-month waiting time for elective endoscopy. Our evaluation revealed no complications of C&P at median 70 days (range 25-301). In three cases the flange was visualised in the stool, at 2 days, 3 days and 5 weeks following C&P respectively. DISCUSSION These data support the available literature suggesting C&P is an effective means to facilitate minimally invasive and prompt PEG removal/change to button in children. We recommend minimum weight and age parameters for this procedure and further evaluation of the safety and resource implications of this technique.
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- Harry Claxton
- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, Southampton Children’s Hospital, 18 Woodham Park Road, Woodham, Addlestone, Surrey, Southampton, KT153ST UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, Southampton Children’s Hospital, 18 Woodham Park Road, Woodham, Addlestone, Surrey, Southampton, KT153ST UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, Southampton Children’s Hospital, 18 Woodham Park Road, Woodham, Addlestone, Surrey, Southampton, KT153ST UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, Southampton Children’s Hospital, 18 Woodham Park Road, Woodham, Addlestone, Surrey, Southampton, KT153ST UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, Southampton Children’s Hospital, 18 Woodham Park Road, Woodham, Addlestone, Surrey, Southampton, KT153ST UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, Southampton Children’s Hospital, 18 Woodham Park Road, Woodham, Addlestone, Surrey, Southampton, KT153ST UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, Southampton Children’s Hospital, 18 Woodham Park Road, Woodham, Addlestone, Surrey, Southampton, KT153ST UK ,University Surgery Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Neonates have a high risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality. The NEonate and Children audiT of Anaesthesia pRactice IN Europe (NECTARINE) investigated the anesthesia practice, complications and perioperative morbidity and mortality in neonates and infants <60 weeks post menstrual age requiring anesthesia across 165 European hospitals. The goal of this review is to highlight recent publications in the context of the NECTARINE findings and subsequent changes in clinical practice. RECENT FINDINGS A perioperative triad of hypoxia, anemia, and hypotension is associated with an increased overall mortality at 30 days. Hypoxia is frequent at induction and during maintenance of anesthesia and is commonly addressed once oxygen saturation fall below 85%.Blood transfusion practices vary widely variable among anesthesiologists and blood pressure is only a poor surrogate of tissue perfusion. Newer technologies, whereas acknowledging important limitations, may represent the currently best tools available to monitor tissue perfusion. Harmonization of pediatric anesthesia education and training, development of evidence-based practice guidelines, and provision of centralized care appear to be paramount as well as pediatric center referrals and international data collection networks. SUMMARY The NECTARINE provided new insights into European neonatal anesthesia practice and subsequent morbidity and mortality.Maintenance of physiological homeostasis, optimization of oxygen delivery by avoiding the triad of hypotension, hypoxia, and anemia are the main factors to reduce morbidity and mortality. Underlying and preexisting conditions such as prematurity, congenital abnormalities carry high risk of morbidity and mortality and require specialist care in pediatric referral centers.
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Otte A, Schindler E, Neumann C. [Hemodynamic monitoring in pediatric anesthesia]. DIE ANAESTHESIOLOGIE 2022; 71:417-425. [PMID: 35925144 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-022-01125-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Perioperative mortality and morbidity in childhood essentially depend on the quality of the anesthesia. The Safe Anesthesia for every Tot (SafeTots) initiative takes this into account and has defined normotension, normovolemia and normal heart rate as quality criteria in pediatric anesthesia. Appropriate monitoring of pediatric hemodynamics is necessary to fulfil these criteria. This article provides an overview of currently used methods and techniques for instrumental and non-instrumental cardiovascular monitoring in children. The current study situation, recommendations and guidelines on the application as well as practical aspects of the measurement methods are explained as far as possible. For a better understanding, procedures not routinely used in clinical practice are described in more detail.
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- Andreas Otte
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin (KAI), Universitätsklinikum Bonn (UKB), Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin (KAI), Universitätsklinikum Bonn (UKB), Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin (KAI), Universitätsklinikum Bonn (UKB), Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland
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Poirier C, Alencar Cavalcante Nascimento Lima L, Ingelmo P. It is time to prove that regional anesthesia can be a game changer in the recovery after surgery in children. Minerva Anestesiol 2020; 87:634-636. [PMID: 33331754 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.20.15270-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada -
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