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Kaya Erdogan H, Sahin Tekin M, Agaoglu E, Sanal Bas S, Acer E, Saracoglu ZN, Bilgin M. Emergency complications during dermatological, surgical, or cosmetic procedures: A cross-sectional study among dermatologists. J Cosmet Dermatol 2024. [PMID: 39032133 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.16479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Medical emergency complications may occur during dermatological, surgical, and cosmetic procedures. AIMS This study aimed to investigate the frequency of dermatologists who experienced emergency complications as well as their level of knowledge regarding emergencies and basic life support. METHODS The cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted online among 240 dermatologists to whom a questionnaire was sent via email and a closed social media group. The survey instrument asked about emergency complications during dermatological, surgical, or cosmetic procedures and the dermatologists' level of knowledge regarding emergencies and basic life support. RESULTS Among the dermatologists, 53% reported emergency complications during dermatological and surgical procedures and 43.2% during cosmetic procedures. The most common complications were vasovagal syncope, hypotension/bleeding, and seizures. Emergency complications were more common among specialists, those with more than 15 years of professional experience, those working in their private clinics, and those performing an average of 10-50 dermatological/surgical procedures per week and fewer than 10 cosmetic procedures per week (p < 0.05). The knowledge level of dermatologists was highest among residents, dermatologists with 0-4 years of professional experience, those working in university hospitals, and those who had both theoretical and practical training in basic life support. CONCLUSIONS This study shows a relatively high frequency of dermatologists who experienced emergency complications during dermatological, surgical, or cosmetic procedures. Although these complications seem to be common; most of them are mild, self-limiting, and not life-threatening. Nevertheless, dermatologists should be competent and prepared to intervene in medical emergencies in daily practice.
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- Hilal Kaya Erdogan
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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Carino Mason MR, Vu L, Horn D, Tiu T. Convulsive Syncope as a Complication of Outpatient Procedures: A Case Series and Review of the Literature. Clin J Sport Med 2024; 34:144-148. [PMID: 37257203 PMCID: PMC10883356 DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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ABSTRACT Sports medicine providers often perform various outpatient procedures to manage musculoskeletal and neuropathic conditions. Vasovagal syncope is a rare but a possible complication. Convulsive syncope is one subtype that involves brief extensor stiffening and nonsustained myoclonus and can be easily mistaken for seizures. We present a case series of convulsive syncope as a complication of common sports medicine outpatient procedures. We aim to describe how to identify this condition, and offer risk stratification and management strategies to mitigate the risks of this complication. Sports medicine providers who routinely practice outpatient procedures should be aware of this complication. Simple changes in approaching the procedure may mitigate these risks. High- and intermediate-risk features of the syncopal episode should prompt physicians to seek further evaluation by a specialist to rule out more serious conditions. In all instances, appropriate on-site support and equipment for emergent resuscitation and management should be prepared.
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management, University of Miami & Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami; and
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management, University of Miami & Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami; and
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Miami, Miami
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Implementation of Office Hysteroscopy for the Evaluation and Treatment of Intrauterine Pathology. Obstet Gynecol 2022; 140:499-513. [PMID: 35926213 DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000004898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Hysteroscopy provides a minimally invasive strategy to evaluate intrauterine pathology and manage conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding, infertility, intrauterine adhesions, müllerian anomalies, and intrauterine foreign bodies. Increasing access to hysteroscopy procedures in the office has the potential to improve patient care by minimizing financial and logistical barriers, aiding in streamlined diagnosis and treatment planning, and potentially averting unnecessary operative procedures and anesthesia. Office hysteroscopy refers to procedures performed in outpatient settings where pain management involves no medications, oral nonsedating medications, local anesthetic agents, or oral or inhaled conscious sedation. We present best practices for the implementation of hysteroscopy in an office setting. These include appropriate patient selection, optimal procedural timing, cervical preparation for patients at highest risk of cervical stenosis or pain with dilation, individualized pain-management strategies, use of distension media, and video monitoring to engage patients in the procedure. We describe miniaturized equipment for use in the office setting and "no-touch" vaginoscopic approaches to limit patient discomfort. With appropriate training and experience, office hysteroscopy presents a simple and cost-effective modality for optimizing gynecologic care for our patients.
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Malave B, Vrooman B. Vasovagal Reactions during Interventional Pain Management Procedures—A Review of Pathophysiology, Incidence, Risk Factors, Prevention, and Management. Med Sci (Basel) 2022; 10:medsci10030039. [PMID: 35893121 PMCID: PMC9332485 DOI: 10.3390/medsci10030039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Vasovagal reactions are a benign but common outcome of interventional pain management procedures that can negatively impact patient care, including aborted procedures and fear of future procedures that would otherwise help the patient. Research has been done on the incidence, risk factors, and management of vasovagal reactions resulting from such procedures, but less is known about how to prevent these reactions from occurring. In this paper, we present a literature review of the pathophysiology, incidence, risk factors, prevention, and management of vasovagal reactions during interventional pain management procedures, with an emphasis on the relative lack of research and conflicting advice on preventive measures. We found that moderate sedation and anxiolytics have been used prophylactically to prevent vasovagal reactions, but their side-effect profiles prevent them from being used commonly. Less studied is the prophylactic administration of antimuscarinics and IV fluids, despite the potential benefit of these measures and relatively low side-effect profile. We explore these topics here and offer advice for future research to fill the gaps in our knowledge.
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- Brian Malave
- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH 03756, USA
- Correspondence:
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- Section of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA;
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Nalini YC, Basavarajegowda A. Syncopal reactions in blood donors: Pathophysiology, clinical course, and features. Asian J Transfus Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_167_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Al-Assam H, Azzopardi C, McGarry S, Botchu R. Vasovagal reactions in ultrasound guided musculoskeletal injections: A study of 2,462 procedures. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2021; 24:101706. [PMID: 34840948 PMCID: PMC8605334 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.101706] [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: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE to determine the rate of the vasovagal reaction (VVR) in ultrasound guided musculoskeletal injections (USGIs) and to investigate effect of injection site, age, and gender on this rate. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospective analysis of all USGIs performed from the 1st of January 2019 to the 31st of December 2019 in single tertiary orthopaedic hospital. Two thousand four hundred and sixty two consecutive subjects undergoing USGIs were included. Statistical analysis used to determine the rate of the overall VVR in USGIs and to determine if site of the injection or joint injected has an effect on this rate as well as age and gender effect. RESULTS Overall rate of VVR was 2.3% with shoulder and small joints of the hands and feet are more commonly affected than other sites. Females and patients aged younger than 65 years may be subjected to higher rate of VVR. CONCLUSIONS VVR has an overall low occurrence in USGI. The higher rate of VVR for shoulder and small joints of hands and feet procedures. Care should be taken when positioning a patient prior to the procedure to allow for a VVR in case it happens. VVR are more likely to occur in females and less likely in age more than 65 years.
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- Corresponding author. Department of Radiology, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B21 3AP, UK.
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Lobo-Valbuena B, Martin-Gorgojo A, Zafra-Cobo I, Sánchez-Estella J. Safety in dermatologic procedures: anaphylaxis, vasovagal reaction, and hyperventilation. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2021; 112:S1578-2190(21)00186-4. [PMID: 34153522 DOI: 10.1016/j.adengl.2021.06.003] [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: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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This article, part of a the series on safety in dermatologic procedures, covers the diagnosis, prevention, management, and treatment of 3 situations or conditions. The first condition we address is anaphylaxis, an uncommon but severe and potentially fatal reaction that must be recognized quickly so that urgent management coordinated with an anesthesiologist can commence. The second is fainting due to a vasovagal reaction, which is the most common complication in dermatologic surgery. This event, which occurs in 1 out of every 160 procedures, usually follows a benign course and resolves on its own. However, in patients susceptible to vasovagal reactions, syncope may lead to asystole and cardiac arrest. The third is acute hyperventilation syndrome, which is an anomalous anxiety-related increase in breathing rate beyond metabolic requirements. Brief practical recommendations for managing all 3 events are included.
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- B Lobo-Valbuena
- Servicio de Medicina Intensiva, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Coslada, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio ITS/Dermatología, Sección Especialidades Médicas, Organismo Autónomo Madrid Salud - Ayuntamiento de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
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- Servicio de Dermatología, Complejo Asistencial de Zamora, Zamora, Spain
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- Servicio de Dermatología, Complejo Asistencial de Zamora, Zamora, Spain
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Lobo-Valbuena B, Martin-Gorgojo A, Zafra-Cobo I, Sánchez-Estella J. Safety in Dermatologic Procedures: Anaphylaxis, Vasovagal Reaction, and Hyperventilation. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2021; 112:S0001-7310(21)00115-0. [PMID: 33745892 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2021.02.010] [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: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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This article, part of a the series on safety in dermatologic procedures, covers the diagnosis, prevention, management, and treatment of 3 situations or conditions. The first condition we address is anaphylaxis, an uncommon but severe and potentially fatal reaction that must be recognized quickly so that urgent management coordinated with an anesthesiologist can commence. The second is the vasovagal reaction, which is the most common complication in dermatologic surgery. This event, which occurs in 1 out of every 160 procedures, usually follows a benign course and resolves on its own. However, in patients susceptible to vasovagal reactions, syncope may lead to asystole and cardiac arrest. The third is acute hyperventilation syndrome, which is an anomalous anxiety-related increase in breathing rate beyond metabolic requirements. Brief practical recommendations for managing all 3 events are included.
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- Beatriz Lobo-Valbuena
- Servicio de Medicina Intensiva, Hospital Universitario del Henares, Coslada, Madrid, España
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- Servicio ITS/Dermatología, Sección Especialidades Médicas, Organismo Autónomo Madrid Salud - Ayuntamiento de Madrid, Madrid, España.
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- Servicio de Dermatología, Complejo Asistencial de Zamora, Zamora, España
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Characterization of an Artificial Liver Support System-Related Vasovagal Reaction. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:6313480. [PMID: 32733947 PMCID: PMC7376416 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6313480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Objective An artificial liver support system (ALSS) is an effective therapy for patients with severe liver injury. A vasovagal reaction (VVR) is a common complication in various treatment settings but has not been reported previously in ALSS. Methods This study retrospectively evaluated patients who suffered an ALSS-related VRR between January 2018 and June 2019. We collected data from VVR episodes including onset time, duration, changes in heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP), and drug treatment. Results Among 637 patients who underwent ALSS treatment, 18 were included in the study. The incidence of VVR was approximately 2.82%. These patients were characterized by a rapid decrease in BP or HR with associated symptoms such as chest distress, nausea, and vomiting. The majority of patients (78%) suffered a VVR during their first ALSS treatment. Sixteen patients (89%) had associated symptoms after treatment began. Sixteen patients (89%) received human albumin or Ringer's solution. Atropine was used in 11 patients (61%). The symptoms were relieved within 20 min in 15 patients and over 20 min in 3 patients. Conclusions A VVR is a rare complication in patients with severe liver injury undergoing ALSS treatment. Low BP and HR are the main characteristics of a VVR.
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Inoue A, Ohuchi M, Inoue S. Asystole During CT-Guided Biopsy of a Mediastinal Tumor due to Vasovagal Reflex. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2020; 43:1581-1582. [PMID: 32514610 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-020-02542-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Akitoshi Inoue
- Department of Radiology, National Hospital Organization Higashi-Ohmi General Medical Center, 255 Gochi-cho, Higashiomi, Shiga, 527-8505, Japan.
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Higashi-Ohmi General Medical Center, 255 Gochi-cho, Higashiomi, Shiga, 527-8505, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, National Hospital Organization Higashi-Ohmi General Medical Center, 255 Gochi-cho, Higashiomi, Shiga, 527-8505, Japan
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Video education to improve clinical skills in the prevention of and response to vasovagal syncopal episodes. Int J Womens Dermatol 2020; 6:186-190. [PMID: 32637542 PMCID: PMC7330430 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2020.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Revised: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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