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Wallen SL, Paul TV, Tubog TD. Intracuff Lidocaine and Postoperative Throat Mucosal Injuries: An Evidence-based Review. J Perianesth Nurs 2024:S1089-9472(24)00099-6. [PMID: 38935009 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2024.03.005] [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: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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PURPOSE Examine the effectiveness of using intracuff lidocaine to minimize postoperative complications. DESIGN Systematic review. METHODS This review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Guidelines. PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane, Google Scholar, and gray literature databases were searched to obtain eligible studies and minimize selection bias. The Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model was used to appraise the level of evidence for the varying studies. Only randomized controlled trials (RCT) and systematic reviews with meta-analyses of RCTs were included in the review. FINDINGS Three RCTs and three systematic reviews with meta-analyses incorporating a total of 2,337 patients were included in this review. Intracuff lidocaine (alkalinized and nonalkalinized) had the lowest incidence of postoperative sore throat in the early and late postoperative periods compared to intracuff air or intracuff saline. Furthermore, the evidence suggested that the use of intracuff lidocaine reduced postextubation cough and the incidence of hoarseness but had little or no effect on dysphagia. All studies were Level 1 and Grade A, indicating clinically solid evidence in analyzing intracuff lidocaine's effect on all outcomes measured. CONCLUSIONS The current literature suggests the feasibility of using intracuff lidocaine as an effective method to reduce the incidence of postoperative sore throat, postextubation cough, and hoarseness. The implications to practice include improving the norm of postoperative throat mucosal injuries by implementing an evidence-based practice intervention of intracuff lidocaine.
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- Shelby L Wallen
- Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
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- Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
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- Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX.
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Ketata S, Maktouf Y, Zouche I, Feki S, Keskes M, Trigui A, Akrout A, Daoud R, Chaabouni A, Cheikhrouhou H. Intravenous versus intracuff alkalinized lidocaine to prevent postoperative sore throat: a prospective randomized controlled trial. Pan Afr Med J 2024; 48:18. [PMID: 39184847 PMCID: PMC11343497 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.48.18.40317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
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Introduction postoperative sore throat (POST) is a common complication after general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation caused by tracheal mucosal injury. Multiple techniques prevent postoperative sore throat (POST). Our study aimed to compare two techniques: intravenous and intracuff lidocaine versus placebo to prevent postoperative sore throat after general anesthesia with orotracheal intubation. Methods we conducted a prospective double-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial involving patients, proposed for a scheduled surgery less than 240 minutes under general anesthesia with orotracheal intubation. Patients were divided into three groups: L group: infused with saline, cuff filled with alkalinized lidocaine. S group: Infused with 1.5 mg/kg of lidocaine, cuff filled with saline. T group: placebo: infused with saline, cuff filled with saline. Our primary outcome was the incidence of sore throat and their (visual analog scale) VAS score in the first 24 postoperative hours. Our secondary outcomes were the incidence of cough, dysphonia, dysphagia, and postoperative nausea and vomiting. Results ninety patients were analyzed and divided into 3 groups of 30. The incidence of POST at the sixth postoperative hour, for placebo, the "L" group, and the "S" group, respectively, was 67%, 30%, and 47%. And at the 24th postoperative hours 67%, 13%, and 37%. Intravenous lidocaine reduced significantly the VAS of POST at the 24th hour (S: 6.80 ± 20.70; T: 20.67 ± 18.182; p= 0.02). Alkalinized lidocaine decreased significantly the VAS of POST in the sixth (L: 8.17 ± 22.761; T: 23 ± 21.838; p = 0.048) and the 24th postoperative hour (L: 6.33 ± 20.592; T: 20.67 ± 18.182; p= 0.019) with the lowest pain score. There was no statistically significant difference between the L and S groups at the 6 and 24 postoperative hours. Both lidocaine techniques reduced cough at emergence, with the superiority of alkalinized lidocaine (p=0.02). They decreased the incidence of cough, dysphonia, dysphagia, nausea, and vomiting compared to a placebo. Conclusion intravenous and intracuff lidocaine allowed better control of postoperative sore throat.
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- Salma Ketata
- Department of Anesthesiology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia
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Gómez-Ríos MÁ, Sastre JA, Onrubia-Fuertes X, López T, Abad-Gurumeta A, Casans-Francés R, Gómez-Ríos D, Garzón JC, Martínez-Pons V, Casalderrey-Rivas M, Fernández-Vaquero MÁ, Martínez-Hurtado E, Martín-Larrauri R, Reviriego-Agudo L, Gutierrez-Couto U, García-Fernández J, Serrano-Moraza A, Rodríguez Martín LJ, Camacho Leis C, Espinosa Ramírez S, Fandiño Orgeira JM, Vázquez Lima MJ, Mayo-Yáñez M, Parente-Arias P, Sistiaga-Suárez JA, Bernal-Sprekelsen M, Charco-Mora P. Spanish Society of Anesthesiology, Reanimation and Pain Therapy (SEDAR), Spanish Society of Emergency and Emergency Medicine (SEMES) and Spanish Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (SEORL-CCC) Guideline for difficult airway management. Part II. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2024; 71:207-247. [PMID: 38340790 DOI: 10.1016/j.redare.2024.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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The Airway Management section of the Spanish Society of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation, and Pain Therapy (SEDAR), the Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine (SEMES), and the Spanish Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SEORL-CCC) present the Guide for the comprehensive management of difficult airway in adult patients. Its principles are focused on the human factors, cognitive processes for decision-making in critical situations, and optimization in the progression of strategies application to preserve adequate alveolar oxygenation in order to enhance safety and the quality of care. The document provides evidence-based recommendations, theoretical-educational tools, and implementation tools, mainly cognitive aids, applicable to airway management in the fields of anesthesiology, critical care, emergencies, and prehospital medicine. For this purpose, an extensive literature search was conducted following PRISMA-R guidelines and was analyzed using the GRADE methodology. Recommendations were formulated according to the GRADE methodology. Recommendations for sections with low-quality evidence were based on expert opinion through consensus reached via a Delphi questionnaire.
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- M Á Gómez-Ríos
- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain.
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitary Dr Peset, Valencia, Spain
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena, Valdemoro, Madrid, Spain
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology. Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense, Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Valencia, Spain
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- Biblioteca, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Ferrol (CHUF), Ferrol, A Coruña, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain; President of the Spanish Society of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy (SEDAR), Spain
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- Emergency Department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
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- Emergency Department, Hospital do Salnes, Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Spain; President of the Spanish Emergency Medicine Society (SEMES), Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head Neck Surgery, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head Neck Surgery, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Clínic Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; President of the Spanish Society for Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (SEORL-CCC), Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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Ishida K, Maruyama Y, Yoshiyama Y, Ito M, Tanaka S, Shen D, Kawamata M. Alkalized lidocaine in a tapered cuff suppresses endotracheal tube-induced hemodynamic changes: a randomized controlled trial. J Anesth 2023; 37:726-733. [PMID: 37452145 DOI: 10.1007/s00540-023-03224-1] [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] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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PURPOSE The use of an endotracheal tube (ET) cuff filled with alkalized lidocaine (AL) can suppress ET-induced emergence phenomena, such as hypertension, tachycardia and coughing, and postoperative sore throat (POST) and hoarseness (PH). The efficacy of intracuff lidocaine may vary depending on the cuff shape, but there has been no study on the effects of a tapered cuff filled with AL. We examined whether intracuff AL suppresses ET-induced emergence phenomena, POST and PH. METHODS Sixty-two patients were enrolled in this study and the patients were randomly allocated to a group in which the tapered cuff was filled with AL (Group AL) and a group in which the tapered cuff was filled with normal saline (Group S). The primary outcomes of this study were changes in mean blood pressure (MBP) and heart rate (HR) at extubation. MBP, HR and the number of coughs were recorded before and up to 10 min after extubation. The degree of POST and the incidences of POST and PH were recorded at 15 min, 2 h and 24 h after extubation. RESULTS Changes in MBP before extubation and HR before and after extubation were significantly lower in Group AL than in Group S (p < 0.025). The number of coughs at extubation and the incidence of PH at 2 h after extubation were significantly lower in Group AL than in Group S (p < 0.0001 and p = 0.014, respectively). CONCLUSION AL in a tapered cuff significantly suppresses ET-induced cardiovascular changes in MBP and HR.
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- Kumiko Ishida
- Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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Chabot K, Yang SS. Pharmacologic methods to minimise coughing during extubation in the era of COVID-19. J Perioper Pract 2022:17504589221132404. [PMID: 36482722 PMCID: PMC9742728 DOI: 10.1177/17504589221132404] [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] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Given the current severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic, coughing at the time of extubation is at risk of creating aerosolisation. This may place health care workers at risk of nosocomial infection during the perioperative period. This study aims to summarise the current pharmacologic methods to minimise cough at the time of extubation, and to determine whether some strategies could be more beneficial than others. METHODS This is a summary of systematic reviews. A comprehensive search through MEDLINE was performed. Thirty-three publications were screened for eligibility. Only the manuscripts discussing pharmacologic methods to minimise coughing on extubation were included in this review. FINDINGS Many pharmacological agents have been proposed to decrease the incidence of cough at the time of extubation. Of these, intravenous administration of dexmedetomidine (relative risk 0.4; 95% CI: 0.4-0.5) or remifentanil (RR 0.4; 95% CI: 0.4-0.5) seems to have the largest effect to reduce cough on extubation. CONCLUSION The available data in the current literature is sparse. Yet, dexmedetomidine and remifentanil seem to be the most efficient agents to decrease the incidence of emergence coughing.
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- Katherine Chabot
- Department of Anaesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anaesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Division of Critical Care, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Lady Davis Institute of Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Gómez-Ríos MÁ, López T, Sastre JA, Gaszyński T, Van Zundert AAJ. Video laryngeal masks in airway management. Expert Rev Med Devices 2022; 19:847-858. [DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2022.2142558] [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]
Affiliation(s)
- Manuel Á. Gómez-Ríos
- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, Galicia, Spain
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy Medical University of Lodz, Poland
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- Professor & Chairman Discipline of Anesthesiology, The University of Queensland
- Faculty of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Chair, University of Queensland Burns, Trauma & Critical Care Research Centre
- Chair, RBWH/University of Queensland Centre for Excellence & Innovation in Anaesthesia
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Chen ZX, Shi Z, Wang B, Zhang Y. Intracuff alkalinized lidocaine to prevent postoperative airway complications: A meta-analysis. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:10626-10637. [PMID: 35004994 PMCID: PMC8686150 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i34.10626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Post-extubation cough is a common phenomenon in surgical patients undergoing general anesthesia, which can lead to potentially dangerous complications. In this meta-analysis, we evaluated the efficacy and safety of intracuff alkalinized lidocaine in patients with tracheal intubation to prevent cough and other airway complications during the perioperative period.
AIM To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of intracuff alkalinized lidocaine for the prevention of postoperative airway complications.
METHODS PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared intracuff alkalinized lidocaine to placebo. We used risk-of-bias assessment to assess the RCTs, and the quality of evidence was assessed using the grading of recommendations, assessment, development, and evaluations.
RESULTS Twelve randomized trials (1175 patients) were analyzed. Meta-analysis showed that intracuff alkalinized lidocaine was associated with less cough compared to that produced by placebo [risk ratio (RR): 0.38; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.23-0.63]. Similarly, intracuff alkalinized lidocaine was more effective than the control in reducing postoperative sore throat at 24 h (RR: 0.19; 95%CI: 0.09-0.41) and postoperative hoarseness (RR: 0.38; 95%CI: 0.21-0.69).
CONCLUSION Intracuff alkalinized lidocaine is an effective adjuvant that can decrease airway complications, such as coughing, hoarseness, and sore throat.
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- Zhen-Xing Chen
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China
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Ramos MS. The quest for smooth extubation: I banned air from the ETT cuff for good…. Braz J Anesthesiol 2021; 71:673-674. [PMID: 34411632 PMCID: PMC9373328 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2021.07.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Liu Y, Ai D, Wang X. Efficacy of perioperative intravenous dexmedetomidine administration for the prevention of postoperative sore throat: a meta-analysis. J Int Med Res 2021; 49:3000605211017686. [PMID: 34044638 PMCID: PMC8165843 DOI: 10.1177/03000605211017686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective Postoperative sore throat (POST) is an undesirable intubation-related
complication after surgery. Several studies have investigated the efficacy
of perioperative intravenous dexmedetomidine administration for the
prevention of POST, but the results have been inconsistent. We aimed to
summarize all existing evidence and draw a more precise conclusion to guide
future clinical work. Methods PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE and China National Knowledge Infrastructure
databases were comprehensively searched for all randomized controlled trials
published before 1 February 2021 that investigated the efficacy of
dexmedetomidine for the prevention of POST. Results Nine studies involving 400 patients were included in our meta-analysis.
Compared with the control groups (i.e., saline and anesthetic drugs),
perioperative intravenous use of dexmedetomidine significantly reduced the
incidence of POST [risk ratio (RR): 0.56; 95% confidence interval (CI):
0.40–0.77; I2 = 0%) and coughing on the tube
during extubation (RR: 0.58; 95% CI: 0.41–0.82;
I2 = 0%). Additionally, patients in the
dexmedetomidine group were more likely to develop bradycardia (RR: 2.46; 95%
CI: 1.28–4.71; I2 = 0%) and hypotension (RR:
3.26; 95% CI: 1.14–9.33; I2 = 0%) during the
administration of dexmedetomidine than those in the control group. Conclusion Perioperative intravenous administration of dexmedetomidine has a positive
effect on the prevention of POST.
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- Yuanhui Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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Smooth Extubation and Smooth Emergence Techniques: A Narrative Review. Anesthesiol Res Pract 2021; 2021:8883257. [PMID: 33510786 PMCID: PMC7822686 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8883257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Revised: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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There is a paucity of literature on extubation technique and a lack of consensus regarding the definition of smooth extubation. This narrative review paper defines an ideal extubation, otherwise known as a “smooth extubation,” reviews perioperative criteria for extubation and risks and adverse events related to extubation, and explores various perioperative techniques that can be used to achieve a smooth extubation while caring for an uncomplicated patient without significant risk factors for extubation failure. In light of the evolving practice during the SARS CoV2 (COVID-19) pandemic to minimize aerosol generation and infection transmission, smooth extubation is particularly important.
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Shah V, Tyagi N, Trivedi D. Extra Precautions while Caring for a Suspected COVID-19 Patient in an ICU beyond PPE and Hand Hygiene. Indian J Crit Care Med 2021; 25:331-336. [PMID: 33790517 PMCID: PMC7991777 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-23767] [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] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Since the diagnosis of the first case of COVID-19 in December 2019, there have been reports of several healthcare workers infected with COVID-19. It has changed the infection control practices of most ICUs all over the world. Prevention is better than cure is definitely proven true as there is no definite cure for COVID-19 yet. Personal protective equipment and hand hygiene are a must while handling any suspected COVID-19 patient. Apart from that, there are several other things, which should be followed in ICU and specifically while caring for a patient on ventilator. There are a large number of interventions done while treating any critically ill patient in ICU, which can generate aerosols and exaggerate spread of COVID-19, which include high-flow nasal cannula, NIV, nebulization, suctioning, bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation, and bronchoscopy. We will be reviewing those things beyond PPE and hand hygiene along with the rationale of each of them, which can help to minimize the risk of exposure to healthcare workers and other patients in the surrounding. It will help not only to prevent COVID-19 transmission but also to reduce overall nosocomial infection rate. As per our knowledge, this will be the first paper reviewing innovative ideas to minimize the risk of infection in a comprehensive manner. How to cite this article: Shah V, Tyagi N, Trivedi D. Extra Precautions while Caring for a Suspected COVID-19 Patient in an ICU beyond PPE and Hand Hygiene. Indian J Crit Care Med 2021;25(3):331–336.
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- Vitrag Shah
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Kiran Multi Super Speciality Hospital and Research Center, Surat, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Kiran Multi Super Speciality Hospital and Research Center, Surat, Gujarat, India
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