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McLennan L, Haines M, Graham D, Sullivan T, Lawson R, Sivakumar B. Regional Anesthesia in Upper-Limb Surgery. Ann Plast Surg 2023; 91:187-193. [PMID: 37450877 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Local and regional anesthesia is associated with numerous clinical and institutional advantages relative to general anesthesia. As anesthesiologists and surgeons increasingly integrate local and regional anesthesia into their clinical practice, an understanding of the principles, evolution, and trends underpinning modern anesthetic techniques continues to be relevant. METHODS A review of the literature in databases Medline, PubMed, and EMBASE identified recent developments, ongoing trends, and historical milestones in upper-limb regional anesthesia. RESULTS Advances in regional anesthetic techniques in the last century have led to reduced postoperative pain, improved safety, and improved outcomes in upper-limb surgery. The development of ultrasound-guided techniques, as well as pharmacological advances in local anesthetic drugs and adjuncts, has further advanced the role of regional anesthesia. Wide-awake local anesthesia with no tourniquet has allowed certain procedures to be performed on select patients in outpatient and low-resource settings. CONCLUSIONS This review provides an overview of local and regional anesthesia in the upper-limb from its historical origins to its contemporary applications in upper-limb surgery, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney
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- Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast, Australia
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Dufeu N, Marchand-Maillet F, Atchabahian A, Robert N, Ait Yahia Y, Milan D, Robert C, Coroir M, Beaussier M. Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided distal blocks for analgesia without motor blockade after ambulatory hand surgery. J Hand Surg Am 2014; 39:737-43. [PMID: 24582844 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2013] [Revised: 12/31/2013] [Accepted: 01/06/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess the suitability of ultrasound-guided (USG), single-injection distal block(s) for pain management after outpatient hand and wrist bone surgery. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of 125 of 198 consecutive ambulatory surgery patients who underwent hand and wrist bone surgery between June 2010 and January 2012. All patients received a USG axillary block using a short-acting local anesthetic (lidocaine) and secondary 1, 2, or 3 (median, radial, or ulnar) USG distal analgesic block(s) using a long-acting local anesthetic (ropivacaine). All patients were contacted by phone on the first postoperative day. All patients received a concomitant prescription of acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with opioids as a rescue treatment. Effectiveness and duration of the distal nerve blocks, compliance with analgesic treatment and rescue opioids requirement, opioid-related side effects, prolonged upper limb motor block, quality of sleep on first postoperative night, and patient satisfaction were evaluated. RESULTS Most distal analgesic blocks were effective (120 of 125; 96%), with an average duration of nearly 12 hours On the first day after surgery, 28 patients (23%) had a numeric verbal scale greater than 3, although 14 of them had taken the rescue opioids. No patient reported prolonged motor blockade or insensate limb. Opioid-related side effects occurred in 23% of patients. CONCLUSIONS After hand and wrist bone surgery, USG selective distal blocks using a long-acting local anesthetic, combined with oral analgesics, were effective in a large majority of patients. However, pain control was suboptimal for some especially painful procedures such as wrist surgery, trapeziometacarpal arthrodesis, and finger amputation. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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- Nicolas Dufeu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive care and Outpatient Surgery Unit, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Anesthesiology, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive care and Outpatient Surgery Unit, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Anesthesiology, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive care and Outpatient Surgery Unit, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Anesthesiology, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive care and Outpatient Surgery Unit, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Anesthesiology, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive care and Outpatient Surgery Unit, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Anesthesiology, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive care and Outpatient Surgery Unit, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Anesthesiology, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive care and Outpatient Surgery Unit, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Anesthesiology, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive care and Outpatient Surgery Unit, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Anesthesiology, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive care and Outpatient Surgery Unit, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, St Antoine University Hospital, Assistance Publique, AP-HP, Paris, France; Department of Anesthesiology, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY.
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Many attempts have been made to increase the duration of local anesthetic action. One avenue of investigation has focused on encapsulating local anesthetics within carrier molecules to increase their residence time at the site of action. This article aims to review the literature surrounding the recently approved formulation of bupivacaine, which consists of bupivacaine loaded in multivesicular liposomes. This preparation increases the duration of local anesthetic action by slow release from the liposome and delays the peak plasma concentration when compared to plain bupivacaine administration. Liposomal bupivacaine has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for local infiltration for pain relief after bunionectomy and hemorrhoidectomy. Studies have shown it to be an effective tool for postoperative pain relief with opioid sparing effects and it has also been found to have an acceptable adverse effect profile. Its kinetics are favorable even in patients with moderate hepatic impairment, and it has been found not to delay wound healing after orthopedic surgery. More studies are needed to establish its safety and efficacy for use via intrathecal, epidural, or perineural routes. In conclusion, liposomal bupivacaine is effective for treating postoperative pain when used via local infiltration when compared to placebo with a prolonged duration of action, predictable kinetics, and an acceptable side effect profile. However, more adequately powered trials are needed to establish its superiority over plain bupivacaine.
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- Praveen Chahar
- Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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