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Isik C, Demirhan A, Ayanoglu T, Arikan E. PCA-pump for analgesia following pediatric scoliosis surgery: bolus administration with/without basal infusion. Spine Deform 2024:10.1007/s43390-024-00876-1. [PMID: 38656655 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-024-00876-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to compare the use of two different opioid delivery systems (bolus PCA with/without basal infusion) to control postoperative pain and evaluate the side effect profile in pediatric patients undergoing scoliosis surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS 38 patients who underwent posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were included in the study. Patients were randomly divided into 2 groups by the computer. Patients who received only bolus PCA were named Group 1, and patients who received bolus PCA with basal infusion were named Group 2.Morphine consumption, postoperative pain assessmentduring rest, movement and coughing with numeric rating scale (NRS) and the Wong -Baker pain scale, heart rate and average blood pressure, sedation levels withRamsey sedation scale and side effects such as nausea, vomiting, itching, desaturation, and urinary retention were recorded. RESULTS Total mean morphine consumption (mg) was 32.7 ± 9.7 in Group 1 and 43.4 ± 9.1 in Group 2. The mean morphine consumption (mg) at 12-24 hours and 0-48 hours in Group 1 was statistically lower than Group 2 (p = 0.001). There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of median NRS scores (p = 0.55). There was no statistically significant difference in the evaluation of the groups in terms of Wong-Baker pain scale. Wong-Baker pain scale is p:0.66 at the 2nd hour, p:0.951 at the 12th hour and p:0.467 at the 24th hour.There was no statistically significant difference in Ramsay Sedation Scale evaluation between groups during each follow-up time (p > 0.05). The Ramsay Sedation Scale was p: 0.94 at the 2nd hour, p:1.0 at the 12th hour, and p:1.0 at the 24th hour. The duration of vomiting between 0-2 h, 2-24 h and 0-48 h was higher in Group 2 (p = 0.001, p = 0.024, p = 0.001). CONCLUSION The two administration settings of morphine sulphate by PCA pump have shown to be equally effective in the treatment of postoperative pain following PSF. In addition, PCA with basal infusion administration causes more opioid consumption and more systemic side effects. Therefore, the use of only bolus PCA in pediatric scoliosis surgery should be encouraged. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II, Randomized Controlled Trial.
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- Cengiz Isik
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, 16330, Bursa, Turkey.
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Sikachi R, Oliver LA, Oliver JA, Pai B H P. Perioperative pain management for spine surgeries. Int Anesthesiol Clin 2024; 62:28-34. [PMID: 38063035 DOI: 10.1097/aia.0000000000000427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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- Rutuja Sikachi
- Mount Sinai West-Morningside Hospitals, New York, New York
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- Mount Sinai West-Morningside Hospitals, New York, New York
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Rapid recovery pathway without epidural catheter analgesia for surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a comparative study. Spine Deform 2023; 11:373-381. [PMID: 36152234 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-022-00587-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess effectiveness of a rapid recovery pathway (RRP) without epidural catheter analgesia (ECA) or intravenous patient controlled analgesia (PCA) in accelerating recovery and decreasing opioid consumption in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) undergoing posterior spinal fusion (PSF). METHODS A retrospective cohort study included collection of demographics, ECA use, IV PCA, postoperative opioid consumption, postoperative pain scores, and reoperation rate. Opioid consumption was calculated using morphine milligram equivalents (MME). Hospital length of stay (HLOS) and first reported ambulation with physical therapy (PT) were also recorded. RESULTS 53 patients were included, with 18 in the RRP group. Patient characteristics were comparable between the groups, except in ECA use and BMI. The RRP group consumed less total MME from postoperative day (POD) 0 to 2 (mean difference 61.6 MME; 95% CI 37.1-86.1 MME; p < 0.001). In addition, the RRP group had significantly shorter HLOS (2.5 vs 4.0 days; p < 0.001). There were no differences in VAS scores between the two groups. A subset analysis comparing patients who did and did not receive ECA showed that ECA resulted in overall higher inpatient MME and HLOS. A prediction model was developed using multiple regression based on the different medications used for multimodal analgesia (MMA) in the RRP. CONCLUSIONS An RRP without the use of ECA or IV PCA can provide adequate analgesia in patients with AIS undergoing PSF while lowering inpatient narcotic consumption and accelerating immediate postoperative recovery.
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Mok V, Sweetman S, Hernandez B, Casias T, Hylton J, Krause BM, Noonan KJ, Walker BJ. Scheduled methadone reduces overall opioid requirements after pediatric posterior spinal fusion: A single center retrospective case series. Paediatr Anaesth 2022; 32:1159-1165. [PMID: 35816392 DOI: 10.1111/pan.14526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Posterior spinal fusion to correct adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is associated with significant postoperative pain. Different modalities have been reported as part of a multimodal analgesic plan. Intravenous methadone acts as a mu-opioid agonist and N-Methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist and has been shown to have opioid-sparing effects. Our multimodal approach has included hydromorphone patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with and without preincisional methadone, and recently postoperative methadone without a PCA. AIMS We hypothesized that a protocol including scheduled postoperative methadone doses would reduce opioid usage compared to PCA-based strategy. METHODS A retrospective chart review of patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis between 2015 and 2020 was performed. There were three patient groups: Group PCA received a hydromorphone PCA without methadone; Group PCA + Methadone received preincisional methadone and a hydromorphone PCA; Group Methadone received preincisional methadone, scheduled postoperative methadone, and no PCA. The primary outcome was postoperative opioid use over 72 h. Secondary outcomes included pain scores, sedation scores, and length of stay. RESULTS Group PCA (n = 26) consumed 0.33 mg/kg (95% CI [0.28, 0.38]) total hydromorphone equivalents, Group PCA + methadone (n = 39) 0.30 mg/kg (95% CI [0.25, 0.36]) total hydromorphone equivalents, and Group methadone (n = 22) 0.18 mg/kg (95% CI [0.15, 0.21]) total hydromorphone equivalents (p = .00096). There were no statistically significant differences between the groups for secondary outcomes. CONCLUSION A protocol with intraoperative and scheduled postoperative methadone doses resulted in a 45% reduction in opioid usage compared to a PCA-based protocol with similar analgesia after pediatric posterior spinal fusion.
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- Valerie Mok
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, American Family Children's Hospital, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, American Family Children's Hospital, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, American Family Children's Hospital, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, American Family Children's Hospital, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, American Family Children's Hospital, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, American Family Children's Hospital, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, American Family Children's Hospital, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Sundar SJ, Enders JJ, Bailey KA, Gurd DP, Goodwin RC, Kuivila TE, Ballock RT, Young EY. Use of a Standardized Perioperative Care Path for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Leads to Decreased Complications and Readmissions. Clin Spine Surg 2022; 35:E41-E46. [PMID: 34261869 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review of patients ages 10-18 who underwent posterior fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) at a single institution from 2014 to 2019. OBJECTIVE The aim was to evaluate a standardized Care Path to determine its effects on perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing spinal fusion for AIS. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA AIS is the most common pediatric spinal deformity and thousands of posterior fusions are performed annually. Surgery presents several postoperative challenges, such as pain control, delayed mobilization, and opioid-related morbidity. Optimizing perioperative care of AIS is a high priority to reduce morbidity and improving health care efficiency. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 336 patients ages 10-18 were included in this study; 117 in the pre-Care Path cohort (2014-2015) and 219 in the post-Care Path cohort (2016-2019). Data compared included intraoperative details, length of stay, timing of mobilization, inpatient complications, emergency room (ER) visits, readmissions after discharge, postoperative complications, and reoperations. RESULTS The post-Care Path cohort had improved mobilization on postoperative day 0 (pre 16.7%, post 53.3%, P<0.00001), reduced length of stay (pre 4.14 days, post 3.36 days, P=0.00006), fewer total inpatient complications (pre 17.1%, post 8.1%, P=0.0469), and fewer instances of postoperative ileus (pre 8.5%, post 1.9%, P=0.0102). Within 60 days of surgery, the post-Care Path cohort had fewer ER visits (pre 12.8%, post 7.2%, P=0.0413), decreased postoperative infections (pre 5.1%, post 0.48%, P=0.00547), decreased readmissions (pre 6.0%, post 0.48%, P=0.0021), and decreased reoperations (pre 5.1%, post 0.96%, P=0.0195). There was a decrease in inpatient oral morphine equivalents in the Care Path cohort (pre 118.7, post 84.7, P=0.0003). CONCLUSIONS Our Care Path for AIS patients demonstrated significant improvements in postoperative mobilization and decreases in length of stay, complications, infections, ER visits, readmissions, and reoperations.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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Li Y, Swallow J, Robbins C, Caird MS, Leis A, Hong RA. Gabapentin and intrathecal morphine combination therapy results in decreased oral narcotic use and more consistent pain scores after posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:672. [PMID: 34781972 PMCID: PMC8594153 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02525-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Gabapentin and intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) can reduce postoperative pain scores, postoperative opioid use, and time to completing physical therapy compared to PCA alone after posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Gabapentin combined with intrathecal morphine has not been studied. The primary purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate whether perioperative gabapentin and intrathecal morphine provide more effective pain control than intrathecal morphine alone after PSF for AIS. Methods Patients aged 11 to 18 years who underwent PSF for AIS were identified. Patients who received intrathecal morphine only (ITM group) were matched by age and sex to patients who received intrathecal morphine and perioperative gabapentin (ITM+GABA group). The ITM+GABA group received gabapentin preoperatively and for up to 2 days postoperatively. Both groups received oxycodone and the same non-narcotic adjuvant medications. Results Our final study group consisted of 50 patients (25 ITM, 25 ITM+GABA). The ITM+GABA group had significantly lower mean total oxycodone consumption during the hospitalization (0.798 vs 1.036 mg/kg, P<0.015). While the ITM group had a lower mean pain score between midnight and 8 am on POD 1 (2.4 vs 3.7, P=0.026), pain scores were significantly more consistent throughout the postoperative period in ITM+GABA group. The ITM+GABA group experienced less nausea/vomiting (52% vs 84%, P=0.032) and pruritus (44% vs 72%, P=0.045). Time to physical therapy discharge and length of hospital stay were similar. Conclusion Addition of gabapentin resulted in reduced oral opioid consumption and more consistent postoperative pain scores after PSF for AIS. The patients who received intrathecal morphine and gabapentin also experienced a lower rate of nausea/vomiting and pruritus. Trial registration All data was collected retrospectively from chart review, with institutional IRB approval. Trial registration is not applicable.
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- Ying Li
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Michigan Medicine, 1540 E. Hospital Drive, SPC 4245, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-4245, USA.
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Zero Patient-controlled Analgesia is an Achievable Target for Postoperative Rapid Recovery Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2021; 46:1448-1454. [PMID: 34618705 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to report on one institution's use of single bolus micro-dose intrathecal morphine as part of a rapid recovery pathway during posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and its comparison to patients whose pain was controlled with patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Narcotic substance addiction has risen across all patient populations, including pediatrics. Narcotics have been historically used in complex spine surgeries as a measure of pain control, predominantly provided as PCA and additional take-home medication. METHODS AIS patients undergoing PSF from 2015 to 2019 were reviewed. In 2018, we instituted a standardized rapid recovery pathway for scoliosis patients undergoing PSF utilizing micro-dose intrathecal morphine (ITM-RRP). Before this, traditional protocol with PCA was used for postoperative management. Perioperative data, morphine consumption and prescription refill requests were compared. RESULTS There were 373 AIS patients total in this study, of which 250 patients were in the PCA group and 123 in the ITM-RRP Group. Preoperative Cobb angles (P = 0.195), as well as levels fused (P = 0.481) and body mass index (P = 0.075) were similar. 69.4% of ITM-RRP patients had a length of stay ≤3 days, significantly >11.6% of PCA patients (P < 0.001). ITM-RRP patients began ambulating significantly earlier with 84.6% patients out of bed by postoperative day 1 versus 8% PCA patients (P < 0.001). Additionally, ITM-RRP patients had significantly lower VAS pain scores with activity and earlier initial bowel movements (P < 0.001).Postoperative emesis was similar (P = 0.11). No patients had pruritus, respiratory depression, or required supplemental oxygenation. CONCLUSION This is the first study to show that a rapid recovery protocol utilizing single micro-dose ITM with oral analgesics have adequate recovery, significantly better postoperative pain control and superior perioperative outcomes to traditional protocols using PCA in the AIS population following PSF.Level of Evidence: 3.
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The safety and efficacy of intrathecal morphine in pediatric spinal deformity surgery: a 25-year single-center experience. Spine Deform 2021; 9:1303-1313. [PMID: 33704687 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-021-00320-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Pre-incision intrathecal morphine (IM) is a popular adjunct in adolescent idiopathic spinal deformity surgery. This study represents our 25-year experience with IM in all diagnostic groups undergoing posterior spinal fusion (PSF) and segmental instrumentation (SI). METHODS Our prospective Pediatric Orthopaedic Spine Database (1992-2018) identified all patients undergoing PSF and SI. We included patients 21 years of age or less, had a PSF with SSI, and received the recommended IM dose of 9-19 mcg/kg (up to 1 mg) or no IM. We assessed demographics, pain scores, duration of surgery, time to first dose of narcotics, pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admission, length of hospital stay, and IM complications (respiratory depression, pruritus, nausea/vomiting). RESULTS There were 984 patients who met inclusion criteria: 760 patients received IM, 224 did not (non-IM). They were divided into 5 diagnostic groups: idiopathic, neuromuscular, syndromic, and congenital scoliosis and kyphosis. The mean first post-operative opioid following IM administration was at 16.1 h in the IM group compared to 8.7 h in the non-IM group (p = < 0.001). The post-operative pain scores in the IM groups were significantly lower (p = < 0.001). Sixteen patients (2%) in the IM group were admitted to the PICU for observation secondary to respiratory depression, none requiring re-intubation. There were no other complications related to IM. CONCLUSION Pre-incision IM is a safe adjunct for pain management in select children in all diagnostic groups undergoing spinal deformity surgery. There were no serious complications. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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Mazy A, Serry M, Kassem M. High-volume, multilevel local anesthetics-Epinephrine infiltration in kyphoscoliosis surgery: Intra and postoperative analgesia. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2021; 37:73-78. [PMID: 34103827 PMCID: PMC8174417 DOI: 10.4103/joacp.joacp_338_17] [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: 11/20/2017] [Revised: 07/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background and Aims: Local anesthetic (LA) infiltration is one of the analgesic techniques employed during scoliosis correction surgery. However, its efficacy is controversial. In the present study for optimizing analgesia using the infiltration technique, we proposed two modifications; first is the preemptive use of high volume infiltration, second is applying three anatomical multilevel infiltrations involving the sensory, motor, and sympathetic innervations consecutively. Material and Methods: This prospective study involved 48 patients randomized into two groups. After general anesthesia (GA), the infiltration group (I) received bupivacaine 0.5% 2 mg/kg, lidocaine 5 mg/kg, and epinephrine 5 mcg/mL of the total volume (100 mL per 10 cm of the wound length) as a preemptive infiltration at three levels; subcutaneous, intramuscular, and the deep neural paravertebral levels, timed before skin incision, muscular dissection, and instrumentation consecutively. The control group (C) received normal saline in the same manner. Data were compared by Mann-Whitney, Chi-square, and t-test as suitable. Results: Intraoperatively, the LA infiltration reduced fentanyl, atracurium, isoflurane, nitroglycerine, and propofol consumption. Postoperatively, there was a 41% reduction in morphine consumption, longer time to the first analgesic request, lower VAS, early ambulation, and hospital discharge with high-patient satisfaction. Conclusion: The preemptive, high-volume, multilevel infiltration provided a significant intra and postoperative analgesia in scoliosis surgery.
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- Alaa Mazy
- Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt
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- Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt
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Tams C, Dooley FC, Sangari TS, Gonzalez-Rodriguez SN, Stoker RE, Phillips SA, Koenig M, Wishin JM, Molinari SC, Blakemore LC, Seubert CN. Methadone and a Clinical Pathway in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery: A Historically Controlled Study. Global Spine J 2020; 10:837-843. [PMID: 32905725 PMCID: PMC7485079 DOI: 10.1177/2192568219878135] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Historically controlled clinical trial. OBJECTIVES Patients presenting for correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) by posterior spinal fusion may benefit from structured clinical pathways. We studied the effects of implementing a published clinical pathway for the perioperative care of patients with AIS that required intraoperative use of methadone at our institution. METHODS We performed a historically controlled clinical trial of patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion for AIS by comparing a retrospectively collected control group of 25 patients with a prospective experimental group of 14 patients receiving methadone, gabapentin, propofol, and remifentanil as part of a new clinical pathway. RESULTS Use of the pathway decreased average pain scores evaluated by the Numeric Rating Scale in the 24 hours following surgery (4.8 [4-6] to 3.4 [2-4], P = .03 [-2.6 to -0.2; t = -2.3]) and postoperative opioid consumption by 76% (41 [29-51] mg to 10 [4-17] mg, P < .001 [-45 to -15; Welch's t = 4.9]) during the same period. Improved analgesia and reduced reliance on opioids facilitated other postoperative elements of the clinical pathway and shortened the average hospital length of stay by 1 day (4 [3-6] days to 3 [3-5] days, P = .001 [-2 to -1; U = 67, Z = -3.3]). CONCLUSIONS Multimodal analgesia and a clinical pathway add value in the perioperative care of patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion for AIS by improving analgesia and shortening hospitalization. The prospective arm of the trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov under NCT02481570.
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- Carl Tams
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA,University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT, USA,Christoph N. Seubert, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1600 SW Archer Road, PO Box 100254, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA.
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Sultan AA, Berger RJ, Cantrell WA, Samuel LT, Ohliger E, Golubovsky J, Bachour S, Pasadyn S, Karnuta JM, Tamer P, Le P, Kuivila TE, Gurd DP, Goodwin RC. Removal of a urinary catheter before discontinuation of epidural analgesia is associated with an increased risk of postoperative urinary retention and hospital episode costs in patients undergoing surgical correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform 2020; 8:195-201. [PMID: 31981148 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-020-00039-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 06/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients undergoing posterior spinal instrumented fusion (PSIF), we aimed to answer these questions: (1) is there a difference in postoperative urinary retention (UR) rates among patients who had removal of their Foley catheters before vs. after discontinuation of epidural analgesia (EA)? (2) Can the timing of Foley catheter removal be an independent risk factor for postoperative UR requiring recatheterization? (3) Is there an incurred cost related to treating UR? STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort. BACKGROUND EA has been widely used for postoperative pain control after PSIF for AIS. In these patients, removing the Foley catheter, inserted for intraoperative monitoring of urine output, is indicated in the early postoperative period. However, a controversy exists as to whether it should be removed before or after the EA has been discontinued. METHODS A single-institution, longitudinally maintained database was queried to identify 297 patients who met specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patient characteristics and the order and timing of removing the urinary and epidural catheters were collected. Rates of UR were statistically compared in patients who had early vs. late urinary catheter removal. A univariate and multivariate regression analysis was conducted to identify independent risk factors. Hospital episode costs were analyzed. RESULTS Patients who had early (n = 66, 22%) vs. late (n = 231, 78%) urinary catheter removal had a significantly higher incidence of UR requiring recatheterization (15 vs. 4.7%, p = 0.007). Patient with early removal were almost 4 times more likely to develop UR requiring recatheterization [odds ratio (OR) 3.8, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.5-9.7, p = 0.005]. UR incurred additional costs averaging $15,000/patient (p = 0.204). CONCLUSION In patients who had PSIF for AIS, removal of a urinary catheter before discontinuation of EA is an independent risk factor for UR, requiring recatheterization and associated with increased cost. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Assem A Sultan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.,Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, 9500 Euclid Avenue NA21, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, 9500 Euclid Avenue NA21, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, 9500 Euclid Avenue NA21, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, 9500 Euclid Avenue NA21, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, 9500 Euclid Avenue NA21, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, 9500 Euclid Avenue NA21, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Center for Value-Based Care Research, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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Ina J, Poe-Kochert C, Hardesty CK, Son-Hing JP, Tripi P, Thompson GH. Intrathecal Morphine in the Presence of a Syrinx in Pediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery. J Pediatr Orthop 2020; 40:e272-e276. [PMID: 31876701 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intrathecal morphine (IM) is a popular adjunct for pain relief during pediatric spinal deformity surgery. There is no literature regarding its usefulness and safety in the presence of a spinal cord syrinx for patients undergoing spinal instrumentation. Anesthesiologists have previously been reluctant to use IM in the presence of any syrinx. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed all patients with a preoperatively diagnosed spinal cord syrinx undergoing spinal deformity surgery who received IM and did not receive IM (non-IM). We recorded location of the syrinx, surgical time, length of stay, unexpected pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admission, IM related complications (neurological, respiratory depression, or pruritus, nausea/vomiting), and reason for no IM administration. Patients with a syrinx and myelodysplasia (8), tethered spinal cord (4), paraplegia (1), holocord (1), neuroblastoma (1), and spinal cord glioma (1) were not given IM. Other reasons included a failed attempt (1), expectedly short surgical time (1), and anesthesiologist declined (2). RESULTS There were 42 patients who met the inclusion criteria. Twenty-two patients received IM, while 20 patients did not. Patients receiving IM had 4 cervical, 5 cervicothoracic, 12 thoracic syrinxes, and 1 holocord syrinx. The non-IM group had 8 cervicothoracic, 6 thoracic, 4 holocord syrinxes, and 2 had unclassified locations. There were no neurological complications in the IM group, and 1 patient experienced respiratory depression following a shorter than expected surgery and was observed overnight in the PICU. One patient in the non-IM group with a holocord syrinx had temporary lower extremity weakness postoperatively that completely resolved and 4 patients were unexpectedly admitted to the PICU. Pruritus and nausea/vomiting was mild and similar in both groups. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrates that with careful preoperative evaluation, most patients with a spinal cord syrinx can safely be given IM. Certain patients, such as those with a spinal holocord syrinx may have anatomic reasons to avoid IM, but those who are deemed appropriate for IM can receive it safely. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III-therapeutic study; retrospective comparative study.
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- Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
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BACKGROUND Recently, there have been several reports of using an enhanced discharge pathway following posterior spinal fusion (PSF) in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). No previous studies have prospectively examined patient satisfaction of patients with AIS using an enhanced discharge pathway. The purpose of this study was to evaluate patient satisfaction with an enhanced discharge pathway for PSF and whether patients felt that their length of stay was appropriate. METHODS Patients with AIS undergoing PSF were prospectively enrolled. At their first postoperative clinic visit, patients were administered a survey regarding their experience. RESULTS Of the 46 patients enrolled (mean age, 14 y), 1 was discharged on postoperative day (POD) 2, 33 were discharged on POD 3, 9 were discharged on POD 4, and 3 were discharged on POD 5. Eighty (37/46) of patients felt that they were discharged at an appropriate time, whereas 20% (9/46) felt they were discharged too early. Patients who felt they were discharged at an appropriate time (mean, 3.2 d) had a trend toward shorter stays than those who felt they were discharged too early (mean, 3.7 d). Overall patient satisfaction of hospital stay was high with a mean of 9 on a 10-point scale (range, 1 to 10). There was no correlation between length of stay and patient satisfaction (P=0.723). Patients who felt they were discharged early had a significantly higher mean FACES pain scores than those who felt they were discharged about right both as inpatients (mean, 4.8 vs. 3.4; P=0.0319) and at their first postoperative clinic visit (5.4 vs. 2.9; P=0.004). CONCLUSIONS Eighty percent of patients with AIS who underwent PSF felt that the time of discharge was appropriate with an enhanced discharge pathway. There was no correlation between patient satisfaction and length of stay. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
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Samtani RG, Bernatz JT, Halanski MA, Noonan KJ. Cervical Spine Injury Following Thoracic Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Cureus 2019; 11:e5840. [PMID: 31754575 PMCID: PMC6830539 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.5840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) can have many potential complications, including spinal cord injury. Most often, spinal cord injury occurs in the region of surgery due to direct mechanical trauma. Vascular compromise in this area may also occur due to a high degree of correction or excessive distraction of the spine. In these cases, the impairment of spinal cord function is often detected intraoperatively with spinal cord monitoring and confirmed in the immediate postoperative period. Injury to the spinal cord above the level of instrumentation is rare. We review the clinical history and outcome of a female adolescent who underwent posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for AIS and developed a cervical spine injury 12 hours postoperatively. The patient is a 13-year old female who underwent PSF for AIS from T1 to L1 for progressive scoliosis measuring over 53 degrees in her right thoracic curve. During surgery, she had modest correction with minimal blood loss and with normal intraoperative motor evoked and somatosensory evoked potentials. The immediate postoperative examination was neurologically intact. Twelve hours later, she developed weakness and tingling in her right upper extremity. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the cervical spine demonstrated myelomalacia on the right side of the spinal cord at the C5-7 levels. Cervical spine injuries are rare following lower-level fusions, however, these injuries can occur and it is important to be vigilant in monitoring patients for these symptoms. The exact mechanism is unknown and may include a combination of postoperative hypotension with altered vascular anatomy from cord stretch and abnormal cervical positioning.
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- Rahul G Samtani
- Orthopaedics, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, USA
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- Orthopaedics, University of Wisconsin, Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, USA
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- Orthopaedics, University of Wisconsin, Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, USA
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- Orthopaedics, University of Wisconsin, Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, USA
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Wang H, Xiu P, Wang L, Song Y. [Progress in perioperative pain management of pediatric and adolescent spinal deformity corrective surgery]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2019; 33:644-649. [PMID: 31090362 PMCID: PMC8337207 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.201810122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Revised: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To review the advances in perioperative pain management of pediatric and adolescent spinal deformity corrective surgery. METHODS Regular analgesics, drug administrations, and analgesic regimens were reviewed and summarized by consulting domestic and overseas related literatures about perioperative pain management of pediatric and adolescent spinal deformity corrective surgery in recent years. RESULTS As for perioperative analgesis regimens of pediatric and adolescent spinal deformity corrective surgery, regular analgesics include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, opioids, antiepileptic drugs, adrenergic agonists, and local anesthetic, etc. Besides drug administration by mouth, intravenous injection, and intramuscular injection, the administration also includes patient controlled analgesia, epidural injection, and intrathecal injection. Multimodal analgesia is the most important regimen currently. CONCLUSION Heretofore, a number of perioperative pain managements of pediatric and adolescent spinal deformity corrective surgery have been applied clinically, but the ideal regimen has not been developed. To design a safe and effective analgesic regimen needs further investigations.
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041,
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Guay J, Suresh S, Kopp S, Johnson RL. Postoperative epidural analgesia versus systemic analgesia for thoraco-lumbar spine surgery in children. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2019; 1:CD012819. [PMID: 30650189 PMCID: PMC6360928 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012819.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Spine surgery may be associated with severe acute postoperative pain. Compared with systemic analgesia alone, epidural analgesia may offer better pain control. However, epidural analgesia has sometimes been associated with rare but serious complications. Therefore, it is critical to quantify the real benefits of epidural analgesia over other modes of pain treatment. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness and safety of epidural analgesia compared with systemic analgesia for acute postoperative pain control after thoraco-lumbar spine surgery in children. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, Embase and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature on 14 November 2018, together with the references lists of related reviews and retained trials, and two trials registers. SELECTION CRITERIA We included all randomized controlled trials performed in children undergoing any type of thoraco-lumbar spine surgery comparing epidural analgesia with systemic analgesia for postoperative pain. We applied no language or publication status restriction. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We assessed risk of bias of included trials using the Cochrane tool. We analysed data using random-effects models. We rated the quality of the evidence according to the GRADE scale. MAIN RESULTS We included 11 trials (559 participants) in the review, and seven trials (249 participants) in the analysis: 140 participants received epidural analgesia and 109 received systemic analgesia.Most studies included adolescents. Three trials included in the analysis contained some participants older than 18 years. The types of surgery were posterior spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis (nine trials), anterior correction for idiopathic scoliosis (one trial), or selective dorsal rhizotomy in children with cerebral palsy (one trial). The mean numbers of vertebrae operated on were between nine and 14.5 and the mean numbers of spinal levels were between three and four and a half. The length of surgery varied between three and six and a half hours.Compared with systemic analgesia, epidural analgesia reduced pain at rest at all time points. At six to eight hours, the mean pain score on a 0 to 10 scale with systemic analgesia was 3.1 (standard deviation 0.7) and with epidural analgesia was -1.32 points (95% confidence interval (CI) -1.83 to -0.82; 4 studies, 116 participants; moderate-quality evidence). At 72 hours, the mean pain score with epidural analgesia was equivalent to a -0.8 point reduction on a 0 to 10 scale (standardized mean difference (SMD) -0.65, 95% CI -1.19 to -0.10; 5 studies, 157 participants; moderate-quality evidence).Return of gastrointestinal functionThere was no difference for nausea and vomiting between groups (risk ratio (RR) 0.87, 95% CI 0.58 to 1.30; 6 studies, 215 participants; low-quality evidence). One study found epidural analgesia with local anaesthetics may have increased the number of participants who had their first flatus within 48 hours (RR 1.63, 95% CI 1.08 to 2.47; 30 participants; very low-quality evidence). Two studies found epidural analgesia with local anaesthetics may have increased the number of participants in whom first bowel movement occurred within 48 hours (RR 11.52, 95% CI 2.36 to 56.26; 60 participants; low-quality evidence). It was uncertain whether epidural analgesia reduced the time to first bowel movement (MD 0.09 days, 95% CI -0.32 to 0.50; 1 study, 60 participants; very low-quality evidence) and time to first liquid ingestion following epidural infusion of an opioid alone or a local anaesthetic plus an opioid (mean difference (MD) -5.02 hours, 95% CI -13.15 to 3.10; 2 studies, 56 participants; very low-quality evidence). Epidural analgesia with local anaesthetics may have increased the risk of having first solid food ingestion within 48 hours (RR 7.00, 95% CI 1.91 to 25.62; 1 study, 30 participants; very low-quality evidence).Secondary outcomesIt was uncertain whether there was a difference in time to ambulate (MD 0.08 days, 95% CI -0.24 to 0.39; 1 study, 60 participants; very low-quality evidence) and hospital length of stay (MD -0.29 days, 95% CI -0.69 to 0.10; 2 studies, 89 participants; very low-quality evidence). Two studies found participants were more satisfied when treated with epidural analgesia (MD 1.62 on a scale from 0 to 10, 95% CI 1.26 to 1.97; 60 participants; very low-quality evidence). It was unclear whether there was a difference in parent satisfaction for epidural analgesia with an opioid alone (MD 0.60, 95% CI -0.81 to 2.01; 1 trial, 27 participants; very low-quality evidence).ComplicationsIt was uncertain whether there was a difference in the risk of complications such as: respiratory depression (risk difference (RD) -0.05, 95% CI -0.16 to 0.05; 4 studies, 126 participants; very low-quality evidence); wound infection (RD 0.01, 95% CI -0.05 to 0.08; 2 trials, 93 participants; very low-quality evidence); epidural abscess (RD 0, 95% CI -0.05 to 0.05; 3 trials, 120 participants; very low-quality evidence); and neurological complications (RD 0.01, 95% CI -0.04 to 0.06; 4 studies, 151 participants; very low-quality evidence). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is moderate- and low-quality evidence that there may be a small additional reduction in pain up to 72 hours after surgery with epidural analgesia compared with systemic analgesia. Two very small studies showed epidural analgesia with local anaesthetic alone may accelerate the return of gastrointestinal function. The safety of this technique in children undergoing thoraco-lumbar surgery is uncertain due to the very low-quality of the evidence. The study in 'Studies awaiting classification' may alter the conclusions of the review once assessed.
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- Joanne Guay
- University of SherbrookeDepartment of Anesthesiology, Faculty of MedicineSherbrookeQuebecCanada
- University of Quebec in Abitibi‐TemiscamingueTeaching and Research Unit, Health SciencesRouyn‐NorandaQCCanada
- Faculty of Medicine, Laval UniversityDepartment of Anesthesiology and Critical CareQuebec CityQCCanada
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- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Research CenterDepartment of Pediatric Anesthesiology225 E. Chicago AveChicagoILUSA60611
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- Mayo Clinic College of MedicineDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine200 1st St SWRochesterMNUSA55901
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- Mayo Clinic College of MedicineDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine200 1st St SWRochesterMNUSA55901
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Intrathecal Morphine and Oral Analgesics Provide Safe and Effective Pain Control After Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2018; 43:E98-E104. [PMID: 28538591 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective comparative study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to demonstrate that intrathecal morphine (ITM) and oral analgesics provide effective pain control after posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), and this protocol has a low complication rate so patients can be admitted to a general care floor. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Previous studies have shown that ITM combined with intravenous patient-controlled analgesia or epidural infusion (EPI) provides effective pain control after PSF for AIS. Owing to concerns for respiratory depression, ITM patients were routinely admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) postoperatively. There are little data on ITM combined with oral analgesics. METHODS We identified AIS patients aged 10 to 17 years who had undergone PSF. Twenty-eight patients who received ITM were matched to 28 patients who received a hydromorphone EPI. The ITM group received oral oxycodone starting at 16 hours postinjection. The EPI group received oxycodone after the epidural catheter was removed on postoperative day 2. Pain scores, adverse events, and length of stay were recorded. RESULTS A higher number of EPI patients received fentanyl (11 vs. 3, P = 0.014) in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). The ITM group had lower pain scores between PACU discharge and midnight (mean 2.9 vs. 4.2, P = 0.034). Pain scores were similar during the remaining postoperative periods. All ITM patients transitioned to oxycodone without intravenous opioids. Time to ambulation (19.9 vs. 26.5 hours, P = 0.010) and Foley catheter removal (21.3 vs. 41.9 hours, P < 0.001) were earlier in the ITM patients. Length of hospital stay was shorter in the ITM group (3.1 vs. 3.5 days, P = 0.043). Adverse events occurred at similar rates in both groups. CONCLUSION ITM and oral analgesics provide safe and effective pain control after PSF for AIS. Routine postoperative admission to the ICU is not necessary. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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Feasibility and Outcome of an Accelerated Recovery Protocol in Asian Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2017; 42:E1415-E1422. [PMID: 28441311 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of an accelerated recovery protocol for Asian adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion (PSF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA There has been successful implementation of an accelerated recovery protocol for AIS patients undergoing PSF in the western population. No similar studies have been reported in the Asian population. METHODS Seventy-four AIS (65 F, 9 M) patients scheduled for PSF surgery were recruited. The accelerated protocol encompasses preoperative regime, preoperative day of surgery counseling, intraoperative strategies, an accelerated postoperative rehabilitation and pain management regime. All patients were operated using a dual attending surgeon strategy. Outcome measures included pain scores at five time intervals, length of stay, and detailed recovery milestones. Any complications or readmissions during the first 4 months postoperative period were recorded. RESULTS Mean duration of operation was 2.2 ± 0.3 hours with a mean blood loss of 824.3 ± 418.2 mL. No patients received allogenic blood transfusion. The mean length of stay was 3.6 ± 0.6 days. Surgical wound pain score was 6.4 ± 2.1 at 12 hours, which reduced to 5.0 ± 2.0 at 60 hours. Abdominal pain peaked at 36 hours with pain scores 2.4 ± 2.9. First liquid intake was at 5.2 ± 7.5 hours, urinary catheter removal at 18.7 ± 4.8 hours, sitting up at 20.6 ± 9.1 hours, ambulation at 27.2 ± 0.5 hours, consumption of solid food at 32.2 ± 0.5 hours, first flatus at 39.0 ± 0.7 hours, and first bowel movement at 122.1 ± 2.0 hours. The complication rate was 1.4% due to superficial wound infection with one patient failed to comply with the accelerated protocol. CONCLUSION An accelerated recovery protocol following PSF for AIS is feasible without increasing the complication or readmission rates. The total length of stay was 3.6 days and this is comparable with the outcome in western population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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Effective perioperative pain control in pediatric patients undergoing orthopedic surgery remains a challenge. Developing a successful pain control regimen begins preoperatively with assessment of the patient and discussion with the patient and family regarding expectations. Perioperative pain control regimens are customized based on the type of surgery, patient characteristics, and anticipated severity and duration of the postoperative pain. Recent study focuses on multimodal strategies and regional anesthesia options, allowing for decreased opioid use. This article provides an evidence-based overview of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative pain control for the pediatric orthopedic patient.
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Trajectory of Postoperative Wound Pain Within the First 2 Weeks Following Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2017; 42:838-843. [PMID: 28538525 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000001902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine and evaluate the trajectory of surgical wound pain from day 1 to day 14 after posterior spinal fusion (PSF) surgery in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Information regarding how the postoperative pain improves with time offers invaluable information not only to the patients and parents but also to assist the clinician in managing postoperative pain. METHODS AIS patients who were planned for elective PSF surgery from September 2015 to December 2015 were prospectively recruited into this study. All patients underwent a similar pain management regimen with patient-controlled anesthesia (PCA) morphine, acetaminophen, celecoxib, and oxycodone hydrochloride. RESULTS A total of 40 patients (36 F:4 M) were recruited. The visual analogue score (VAS) pain score was highest at 12 hours postoperation (6.0 ± 2.3). It reduced to 3.9 ± 2.2 (day 4), 1.9 ± 1.6 (day 7), and 0.7 ± 1.1 (day 14). The total PCA usage in all patients was 12.4 ± 9.9 mg (first 12 hours), 7.1 ± 8.0 mg (12 to 24 hours), 5.6 ± 6.9 (24-36 hours), and 2.1 ± 6.1 mg (36-48 hours). The celecoxib capsules usage was reducing from 215.0 ± 152.8 mg at 24 hours to 55.0 ± 90.4 mg on day 14. The acetaminophen usage was reducing from 2275 ± 1198 mg at 24 hours to 150 ± 483 mg at day 14. Oxycodone hydrochloride capsules consumption rose to the peak of 1.4 ± 2.8 mg on day 4 before gradually reducing to none by day 13. CONCLUSION With an adequate postoperation pain regimen, significant pain should subside to a tolerable level by postoperative day 4 and negligible by postoperative day 7. Patient usually can be discharged on postoperative day 4 when the usage of PCA morphine was not required. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 2.
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Development of Consensus-Based Best Practice Guidelines for Postoperative Care Following Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2017; 42:E547-E554. [PMID: 28441684 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000001865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Delphi process with multiple iterative rounds using a nominal group technique. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to use expert opinion to achieve consensus on various aspects of postoperative care following posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Significant variability exists in postoperative care following PSF for AIS, despite a relatively healthy patient population and continuously improving operative techniques. Current practice appears based either on lesser quality studies or the perpetuation of long-standing protocols. METHODS An expert panel composed of 26 pediatric spine surgeons was selected. Using the Delphi process and iterative rounds using a nominal group technique, participants in this panel were presented with a detailed literature review and asked to voice opinion collectively during three rounds of voting (one electronic and two face-to-face). Agreement >80% was considered consensus. Interventions without consensus were discussed and revised, if feasible. RESULTS Consensus was reached to support 19 best practice guideline (BPG) measures for postoperative care addressing non-ICU admission, perioperative pain control, dietary management, physical therapy, postoperative radiographs, surgical bandage management, and indications for discharge. CONCLUSION We present a consensus-based BPG consisting of 19 recommendations for the postoperative management of patients following PSF for AIS. This can serve to reduce variability in practice in this area, help develop hospital specific protocols, and guide future research. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 5.
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Stocki D. Review of Recent Advances in Pain Management for Pediatric Spinal Fusion. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-017-0209-6] [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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Hong RA, Gibbons KM, Li GY, Holman A, Voepel-Lewis T. A retrospective comparison of intrathecal morphine and epidural hydromorphone for analgesia following posterior spinal fusion in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Paediatr Anaesth 2017; 27:91-97. [PMID: 27878902 DOI: 10.1111/pan.13037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Posterior spinal fusion to correct idiopathic scoliosis is associated with severe postoperative pain. Intrathecal morphine is commonly used for analgesia after adolescent posterior spinal fusion; however, anticipating and managing the increase in pain scores after resolution of analgesic effect of intrathecal morphine analgesia is challenging. In 2014, we developed a clinical protocol detailing both the administration of intrathecal morphine intraoperatively and the transition to routine, scheduled oral analgesics at 18 h postoperatively. The goal of our study was to examine the efficacy of our intrathecal morphine protocol vs epidural hydromorphone for postoperative analgesia after posterior spinal fusion. METHODS Following IRB approval, we retrospectively identified developmentally intact children of ages 10-20 years in our electronic database with a diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis who had undergone elective posterior spinal fusion surgery from June 2014 to April 2015. For the intrathecal morphine group, intrathecal morphine was administered in a dose of 12 μg·kg-1 (max 1000 μg) prior to incision. Postoperatively, all children in the intrathecal morphine group had an order to receive oral oxycodone (0.1 mg·kg-1 , max 5 mg) starting at 18 h postintrathecal morphine injection. For the epidural hydromorphone group, catheters were placed by the surgeon and bolused with 5 μg·kg-1 hydromorphone (max 200 μg) and 1 μg·kg-1 fentanyl (max 50 μg), followed by a continuous infusion of 40-60 μg·h-1 , and patient-controlled bolus doses of 5 μg with a lockout interval of 30 min. All patients in both groups had postoperative orders for acetaminophen, diazepam, and ketorolac. RESULTS During the study time period, 20 patients received intrathecal morphine and were successfully matched with 20 patients who received epidural hydromorphone. All patients in the intrathecal morphine group were transitioned to oral analgesics on the first postoperative day, without need for intravenous opioids after discharge from the postanesthesia care unit. Compared to the epidural hydromorphone group, the intrathecal morphine group reported lower pain scores in the postanesthesia care unit (difference in means -4.26 [95% CI -6.56, -1.96], P = 0.001) and first 8 h after surgery (difference in means -1.88 [95% CI -3.84, 0.082, P = 0.060) and higher pain scores on the 2nd postoperative day (difference in means 1.60 [95% CI 0.10, 3.10], P = 0.037). The documented time to ambulation and time of Foley catheter removal were statistically earlier in the intrathecal morphine group, and the hospital length of stay was significantly shorter (3.0 ± 0.5 days vs 3.5 ± 0.7 days; P = 0.03). Adverse events did not significantly differ between the groups. CONCLUSION The efficacy of intraoperative intrathecal morphine for postoperative analgesia in the posterior spinal fusion patient population has been shown previously; however, the pain and analgesic trajectory, including transition to other analgesics, has not previously been studied. Our findings suggest that for many patients, use of intrathecal morphine in addition to routine administration of nonopioid medications facilitates direct transition to oral analgesics in the early postoperative period and earlier routine ambulation and discharge of posterior spinal fusion patients.
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- Rebecca A Hong
- Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Comparison of pain relief between patient-controlled epidural analgesia and patient-controlled intravenous analgesia for patients undergoing spinal fusion surgeries. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2015; 135:1247-55. [PMID: 26119710 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-015-2263-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2014] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This meta-analysis aimed to compare the postoperative analgesic effects of patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) and patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) for patients undergoing spinal fusion surgeries. METHOD Relevant articles were identified using computerized and manual search strategies. Statistical analyses were undertaken by the CMA 2.0 statistical software. RESULTS Nine cohort studies with a total of 436 patients undergoing spinal fusion surgeries were incorporated in the present meta-analysis. There were significant differences between the PCEA and PCIA groups in the visual analogue scale score of patients undergoing spinal fusion [standardized mean difference = 0.27, 95 % confidence interval (95 % CI) = 0.070-0.470, P = 0.008]. However, no obvious difference was observed in the rate of side effects between the PCIA and PCEA groups (side effects: odds ratio = 0.957, 95 % CI = 0.536-1.708, P = 0.882). CONCLUSION Our findings suggested that PCEA may be more effective in relieving pain than PCIA for patients undergoing spinal fusion surgeries.
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Abstract
This paper is the thirty-sixth consecutive installment of the annual review of research concerning the endogenous opioid system. It summarizes papers published during 2013 that studied the behavioral effects of molecular, pharmacological and genetic manipulation of opioid peptides, opioid receptors, opioid agonists and opioid antagonists. The particular topics that continue to be covered include the molecular-biochemical effects and neurochemical localization studies of endogenous opioids and their receptors related to behavior, and the roles of these opioid peptides and receptors in pain and analgesia; stress and social status; tolerance and dependence; learning and memory; eating and drinking; alcohol and drugs of abuse; sexual activity and hormones, pregnancy, development and endocrinology; mental illness and mood; seizures and neurologic disorders; electrical-related activity and neurophysiology; general activity and locomotion; gastrointestinal, renal and hepatic functions; cardiovascular responses; respiration and thermoregulation; and immunological responses.
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Affiliation(s)
- Richard J Bodnar
- Department of Psychology and Neuropsychology Doctoral Sub-Program, Queens College, City University of New York, Flushing, NY 11367, United States.
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