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Gutkin PM, Skinner L, Jiang A, Donaldson SS, Loo BW, Oh J, Wang YP, von Eyben R, Snyder J, Bredfeldt JS, Breneman JC, Constine LS, Faught AM, Haas-Kogan D, Holmes JA, Krasin M, Larkin C, Marcus KJ, Maxim PG, McClelland S, Murphy B, Palmer JD, Perkins SM, Shen CJ, Terezakis S, Bush K, Hiniker SM. Feasibility of the Audio-Visual Assisted Therapeutic Ambience in Radiotherapy (AVATAR) System for Anesthesia Avoidance in Pediatric Patients: A Multicenter Trial. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2023; 117:96-104. [PMID: 37001762 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.03.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE The Audio-Visual Assisted Therapeutic Ambience in Radiotherapy (AVATAR) system was the first published radiation therapy (RT)-compatible system to reduce the need for pediatric anesthesia through video-based distraction. We evaluated the feasibility of AVATAR implementation and effects on anesthesia use, quality of life, and anxiety in a multicenter pediatric trial. METHODS AND MATERIALS Pediatric patients 3 to 10 years of age preparing to undergo RT at 10 institutions were prospectively enrolled. Children able to undergo at least 1 fraction of RT using AVATAR without anesthesia were considered successful (S). Patients requiring anesthesia for their entire treatment course were nonsuccessful (NS). The PedsQL3.0 Cancer Module (PedsQL) survey assessed quality of life and was administered to the patient and guardian at RT simulation, midway through RT, and at final treatment. The modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (mYPAS) assessed anxiety and was performed at the same 3 time points. Success was evaluated using the χ2 test. PedsQL and mYPAS scores were assessed using mixed effects models with time points evaluated as fixed effects and a random intercept on the subject. RESULTS Eighty-one children were included; median age was 7 years. AVATAR was successful at all 10 institutions and with photon and proton RT. There were 63 (78%) S patients; anesthesia was avoided for a median of 20 fractions per patient. Success differed by age (P = .04) and private versus public insurance (P < .001). Both patient (P = .008) and parent (P = .006) PedsQL scores significantly improved over the course of RT for patients aged 5 to 7. Anxiety in the treatment room decreased for both S and NS patients over RT course (P < .001), by age (P < .001), and by S versus NS patients (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS In this 10-center prospective trial, anesthesia avoidance with AVATAR was 78% in children aged 3 to 10 years, higher than among age-matched historical controls (49%; P < .001). AVATAR implementation is feasible across multiple institutions and should be further studied and made available to patients who may benefit from video-based distraction.
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- Paulina M Gutkin
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California; Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Pediatrics, James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Irvine, California
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- Departments of Radiation Oncology and Neurologic Surgery, University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California.
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Dhar D, Vadgaonkar R, Miriyala R, Kalita H, Parab P, Mahantshetty U. "Superhero" concept to avoid anesthesia for daily radiation treatment in childhood cancer. J Cancer Res Ther 2023; 19:813-815. [PMID: 37470616 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_552_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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Advancements in therapeutic interventions have led to significant improvement in the overall management of childhood cancer. Radiotherapy forms an important component of their treatment. Modern radiotherapy technique where an optimal therapeutic ratio can be obtained demands proper and adequate immobilization of the child. This can be technically challenging sometimes, particularly when the child is noncompliant. To address this hurdle, we have used this concept of "Superhero," where we have decorated and painted the thermoplastic masks that often used in the head and neck and cranial irradiation. We have received adequate compliance for this method, and the need for anesthesia was slackened.
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- Debojoyti Dhar
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Casà C, Dinapoli L, Marconi E, Chiesa S, Cornacchione P, Beghella Bartoli F, Bracci S, Salvati A, Scalise S, Colloca GF, Chieffo DPR, Gambacorta MA, Valentini V, Tagliaferri L. Integration of art and technology in personalized radiation oncology care: Experiences, evidence, and perspectives. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1056307. [PMID: 36755901 PMCID: PMC9901799 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1056307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Cancer diagnoses expose patients to traumatic stress, sudden changes in daily life, changes in the body and autonomy, with even long-term consequences, and in some cases, to come to terms with the end-of-life. Furthermore, rising survival rates underline that the need for interventions for emotional wellbeing is in growing demand by patients and survivors. Cancer patients frequently have compliance problems, difficulties during treatment, stress, or challenges in implementing healthy behaviors. This scenario was highlighted during the COVID-19 emergency. These issues often do not reach the clinical attention of dedicated professionals and could also become a source of stress or burnout for professionals. So, these consequences are evident on individual, interpersonal, and health system levels. Oncology services have increasingly sought to provide value-based health care, considering resources invested, with implications for service delivery and related financing mechanisms. Value-based health care can improve patient outcomes, often revealed by patient outcome measures while seeking balance with economical budgets. The paper aims to show the Gemelli Advanced Radiation Therapy (ART) experience of personalizing the patients' care pathway through interventions based on technologies and art, the personalized approach to cancer patients and their role as "co-stars" in treatment care. The paper describes the vision, experiences, and evidence that have guided clinical choices involving patients and professionals in a co-constructed therapeutic pathway. We will explore this approach by describing: the various initiatives already implemented and prospects, with particular attention to the economic sustainability of the paths proposed to patients; the several pathways of personalized care, both from the patient's and healthcare professional perspective, that put the person's experience at the Gemelli ART Center. The patient's satisfaction with the treatment and economic outcomes have been considered. The experiences and future perspectives described in the manuscript will focus on the value of people's experiences and patient satisfaction indicators, patients, staff, and the healthcare organization.
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- Calogero Casà
- UOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina, Gemelli Isola, Rome, Italy
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- UOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy,UOS di Psicologia Clinica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- UOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy,UOS di Psicologia Clinica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy,*Correspondence: Elisa Marconi ✉
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- UOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy,Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche ed Ematologiche Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- UOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy,Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche ed Ematologiche Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- UOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- UOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche ed Ematologiche Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- UOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- UOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy,Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche ed Ematologiche Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- UOS di Psicologia Clinica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy,Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- UOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy,Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche ed Ematologiche Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- UOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy,Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche ed Ematologiche Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- UOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy,Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche ed Ematologiche Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Das R, Das R, Jena M, Janka J, Mishra S. Procedural sedation in children for fractionated radiation treatment: Intranasal dexmedetomidine versus oral midazolam and ketamine. Indian J Anaesth 2022; 66:687-693. [PMID: 36437979 PMCID: PMC9698290 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_340_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Sedation in paediatric cancer for fractionated radiation treatment (RT) is unique as the child has to be still for accurate delivery of RT, monitoring of the child is from a remote location and sedation is repeated for multiple sessions of RT. The present study was undertaken to compare the efficacy of intranasal dexmedetomidine with oral midazolam and ketamine combination for repeated sedation during fractionated RT in paediatric oncology. METHODS Ninety children aged between 3-6 years, planned for 21 fractions of RT, were randomised to receive intranasal dexmedetomidine 2 μg/kg (group D) or oral midazolam 0.2 mg/kg and ketamine 5 mg/kg (group MK). The 21 sessions of fractionated radiotherapy were divided into three subgroups of seven consecutive exposures 1-7, 8-14 and 15-21 for comparison. The primary endpoint was to determine the incidence of successful sedation. The sedation score achieved, time to satisfactory sedation and discharge, rescue ketamine required, and side effects were secondary endpoints. RESULTS The incidence of successful sedation in the three successive RT subgroups; sessions: 1-7, 8-14 and 15-21, was 82%, 75.6% and 66.7% in group D, as compared to 40%, 24.4% and 13.3% in group MK, respectively. (P < 0.001). A decrease in successful sedation was noted in the successive subgroups. Time to successful sedation and discharge was earlier in group D in comparison to MK (P = 0.000). More patients in group MK required rescue ketamine (P = 000). CONCLUSION Intranasal dexmedetomidine produces more satisfactory sedation as compared to oral ketamine with midazolam for fractionated RT.
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- Rekha Das
- Department of Anaesthesiology Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack Odisha, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Rekha Das, Shanti Hospital, Patnaik Colony, Thoria Sahi, Cuttack - 753001, Odisha, India. E-mail:
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- Department of Anaesthesiology Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack Odisha, India
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- Department of Community Medicine SCB Medical College, Cuttack Odisha, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack Odisha, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack Odisha, India
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Patel GP, McAdoo B, Eaton B, Romej M, Stack K, Wolf F. Decreased Cerebral Perfusion Under Anesthesia During Radiation Treatment: A Case Report. A A Pract 2022; 16:e01580. [DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Parkes J, Hess C, Burger H, Anacak Y, Ahern V, Howard SC, Elhassan M, Ahmed S, Ghalibafian M, Abbasi AN, Qureshi BM, Zaghloul M, Zubizarreta E, Bey P, Davidson A, Bouffet E, Esiashvili N. Recommendations for the treatment of children with radiotherapy in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC): A position paper from the Pediatric Radiation Oncology Society (PROS-LMIC) and Pediatric Oncology in Developing Countries (PODC) working groups of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP). Pediatr Blood Cancer 2017; 64 Suppl 5. [PMID: 29297617 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.26903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2017] [Revised: 10/31/2017] [Accepted: 11/02/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Pediatric radiotherapy is a critical part of pediatric oncology protocols and the quality of the radiotherapy may determine the future quality of life for long-term survivors. Multidisciplinary team decision making provides the basis for high-quality care. However, delivery of high-quality radiotherapy is dependent on resources. This article provides guidelines for delivery of good quality radiation therapy in resource-limited countries based on rational procurement and maintenance planning, protocol development, three-dimensional planning, quality assurance, and adequate staff numbers and training.
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- Jeannette Parkes
- Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Crown Princess Cancer Center, Westmead Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- National Cancer Institute, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan
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- Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt (CCHE), National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- MAHAK Pediatric Cancer Treatment and Research Center (MPCTRC), Tehran, Iran
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- Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt (CCHE), National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Knutson N, Rao YJ, Yaddanapudi S, Perkins SM, Li HH. Simplified low-dose-rate infant total body irradiation. Pract Radiat Oncol 2017; 7:190-194. [DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2016.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2016] [Revised: 10/10/2016] [Accepted: 10/19/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Kim SK, Song MH, Lee IJ, Lee JH, Choi IC. Dexmedetomidine for sedation in pediatric patients who received more than 20 sessions of radiation therapy: two cases report. Korean J Anesthesiol 2016; 69:627-631. [PMID: 27924206 PMCID: PMC5133237 DOI: 10.4097/kjae.2016.69.6.627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2016] [Revised: 05/11/2016] [Accepted: 05/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective α2-adrenoceptor agonist that demonstrates anxiolytic and analgesic properties without inducing respiratory compromise, which makes it a suitable agent for procedural sedation and imaging studies. In our current case reports, intravenous dexmedetomidine infusion was used to provide sedation to 2 pediatric patients over more than 20 sessions of radiation therapy. On both occasions, dexmedetomidine provided adequate sedation without respiratory depression. However, the required dosage increased with repeated radiation therapy sessions.
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- Sun-Key Kim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Jacques A, Udowicz M, Bayliss Y, Jensen K. Thinking Differently About the Kids: An Innovative Approach to Improve Care Provided to Pediatric Patients Undergoing External Beam Radiation Therapy. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci 2014; 45:269-275. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2013.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2013] [Revised: 11/20/2013] [Accepted: 12/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The volume of pediatric invasive and noninvasive procedures outside the operating room continues to increase. The acuity and complexity of patient clinical condition has resulted in the expansion of the anesthesiologist's role in remote sites. The anesthesia provider must ensure patient safety by assuring appropriate patient preparation, having available required equipment for monitoring and rescue, planning careful sedation/anesthesia management, continuing vigilance and observation into the recovery phase, and requiring strict discharge criteria. A quality improvement program for the department of anesthesiology should review anesthetic and sedation outcomes of patients both inside and outside the operating room.
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- Katrin Campbell
- Division of Sedation, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, 6621 Fannin St, Suite A300, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sedation Oversight Committee, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, 6621 Fannin St, Suite A300, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Pediatric Anesthesiology, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, 6621 Fannin St, Suite A300, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Therapeutic Reviews aim to provide essential independent information for health professionals about drugs used in palliative and hospice care. The content is also available on www.palliativedrugs.com and will feature in future editions of the Hospice and Palliative Care Formulary USA and its British and Canadian counterparts. The series editors welcome feedback on the articles (hq@palliativedrugs.com).
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- Staffan Lundström
- Stockholms Sjukhem Foundation and Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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