A phase I, nonrandomized controlled trial demonstrating the novel technique of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy utilizing warm humidified carbon dioxide insufflation

Optimizing risk factors influence Intensive Care stay after Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy? An observational cohort study

BACKGROUND

It may be necessary to admit patients receiving Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) to the intensive care unit (ICU). They were required to evaluate the length of ICU stay (LOS) following HIPEC, as well as their survival rates and risk factors that influence LOS.

METHODS

74 HIPEC patients were observed after being admitted to the ICU. Their assignments were made based on their LOS at the ICU. Short stay group, patients who stayed in the ICU for three days or less (S-group) and patients who stayed for three days or longer (L-group).

RESULTS

Survival rates for both groups were comparable. After HIPEC, they exhibited intraoperative hypotension (P = 0.015), hyopthermia (P = 0.014), and hyperglycemia (P = 0.010). Additionally, patients in group L underwent longer surgeries (P = 0.013), lost more blood (P = 0.043), and required more transfusions (P = 0.001). Subjects in group-L had higher SOFA, fentanyl, and vasopressor requirements (all P 0.001), higher ALT and AST levels, disrupted K, lower Na, and higher INR levels (all P 0.001), as well as a higher APACHE II score (P = 0.007). Preoperative BUN had an independent risk factor for LOS of 0.861; (95% CI), (0.742- 0.999); P = 0.048; and crystalloid transfusion had an independent risk factor of 1.000; (95% CI), (0.999- 1.000); P = 0.003.

CONCLUSIONS

Transfusions of crystalloids and BUN were independent risk factors for extended LOS. ICU LOS had no impact on survival. All measures should be taken to control hemostasis in vulnerable HIPEC participants.

Summary of the best evidence for the prevention of intraoperative unplanned hypothermia in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery

Background

This study aimed to search, analyze, and summarize relevant evidence for the prevention of unplanned hypothermia in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery, so as to reduce the incidence of unplanned hypothermia in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery and provide a reference for clinical medical staff.

Methods

According to the evidence pyramid model, relevant literature were retrieved by computer in databases. Literature quality evaluation and the evidence grading system of the Australian JBI Evidence-Based Health Care Centre Evidence Recommendation Rating System were used to evaluate the literature quality and determine the level of evidence. The time limit for retrieval was from the establishment of the databases to March 31, 2021.

Results

A total of 12 studies were included in this study. Of these, 5 evidence items were finally extracted, and 15 pieces of best evidence were summarized, including the risk assessment of hypothermia in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery, temperature monitoring, ambient temperature, passive insulation measures, and active insulation measures.

Conclusions

The evidence for the prevention of unplanned hypothermia in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery provided evidence-based approaches for reducing the incidence of intraoperative hypothermia for clinical staffs. It is suggested that the cultural characteristics of China, medical resources, and patients' own conditions should be considered when applying the evidence.