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Ou-Young J, Boggett S, El Ansary D, Clarke-Errey S, Royse CF, Bowyer AJ. Identifying risk factors for poor multidimensional recovery after major surgery: A systematic review. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2023; 67:1294-1305. [PMID: 37403236 DOI: 10.1111/aas.14302] [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: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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Traditional risk factors used for predicting poor postoperative recovery have focused on postoperative complications, adverse symptoms (nausea, pain), length of hospital stay, and patient quality of life. Despite these being traditional performance indicators of patient postoperative "status," they may not fully define the multidimensional nature of patient recovery. The definition of postoperative recovery is thus evolving to include patient-reported outcomes that are important to the patient. Previous reviews have focused on risk factors for the above traditional outcomes after major surgery. Yet, there remains a need for further study of risk factors predicting multidimensional patient-focused recovery, and investigation beyond the immediate postoperative period after patients are discharged from the hospital. This review aimed to appraise the current literature identifying risk factors for multidimensional patient recovery. METHODS A systematic review without meta-analysis was performed to qualitatively summarize preoperative risk factors for multidimensional recovery 4-6 weeks after major surgery (PROSPERO, CRD42022321626). We reviewed three electronic databases between January 2012 and April 2022. The primary outcome was risk factors for multidimensional recovery at 4-6 weeks. A GRADE quality appraisal and a risk of bias assessment were completed. RESULTS In total, 5150 studies were identified, after which 1506 duplicates were removed. After the primary and secondary screening, nine articles were included in the final review. Interrater agreements between the two assessors for the primary and secondary screening process were 86% (k = 0.47) and 94% (k = 0.70), respectively. Factors associated with poor recovery were found to include ASA grade, recovery tool baseline score, physical function, number of co-morbidities, previous surgery, and psychological well-being. Mixed results were reported for age, BMI, and preoperative pain. Due to the observational nature, heterogeneity, multiple definitions of recovery, and moderate risk of bias of the primary studies, the quality of evidence was rated from very low to low. CONCLUSION Our review found that there were few studies assessing preoperative risk factors as predictors for poor postoperative multidimensional recovery. This confirms the need for higher quality studies assessing risk for poor recovery, ideally with a consistent and multi-dimensional definition of recovery.
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- Jared Ou-Young
- Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- School of Health and Biomedical Science, RMIT University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Statistical Consulting Centre, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Outcomes Research Consortium, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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KULA ŞAHİN S, ŞELİMEN HD. Evaluation of Complication Development in General Surgery Patients Admitted to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.33808/clinexphealthsci.892276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Yang CC, Chuang YF, Chen PE, Tao P, Tung TH, Chien CW. Effect of Postoperative Adverse Events on Hospitalization Expenditures and Length of Stay Among Surgery Patients in Taiwan: A Nationwide Population-Based Case-Control Study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:599843. [PMID: 33644091 PMCID: PMC7902791 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.599843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: The current study sought to determine the incidence of postoperative adverse events (AEs) based on data from the 2006 Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD). Methods: This retrospective case-control study included patients who experienced postoperative AEs in 387 hospitals throughout Taiwan in 2006. The independent variable was the presence or absence of 10 possible postoperative AEs, as identified by patient safety indicators (PSIs). Results: A total of 17,517 postoperative AEs were identified during the study year. PSI incidence ranged from 0.1/1,000 admissions (obstetric trauma-cesarean section) to 132.6/1,000 admissions (obstetric trauma with instrument). Length of stay (LOS) associated with postoperative AEs ranged from 0.10 days (obstetric trauma with instrument) to 14.06 days (postoperative respiratory failure). Total hospitalization expenditures (THEs) ranged from 363.7 New Taiwan Dollars (obstetric trauma without instrument) to 263,732 NTD (postoperative respiratory failure). Compared to patients without AEs, we determined that the THEs were 2.13 times in cases of postoperative AE and LOS was 1.72 times higher. Conclusions: AEs that occur during hospitalization have a major impact on THEs and LOS.
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- Chih-Chieh Yang
- Department of Business Administration, Ming Chuan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Critical Care Medicine, Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, Yilan, Taiwan
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- Department of Business Administration, Ming Chuan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Health Policy and Management, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Taiwan Association of Health Industry Management and Development, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Medical Fees, Department of Medical Affairs, Kaohsiung Veteran General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Enze Medical Research Center, Affiliated Taizhou Hospital of Wenzhou Medical College, Taizhou, China.,Department of Medical Research and Education, Cheng-Hsin General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute for Hospital Management, Tsing Hua University, Shenzhen Campus, Shenzhen, China
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Ludbrook G, Lloyd C, Story D, Maddern G, Riedel B, Richardson I, Scott D, Louise J, Edwards S. The effect of advanced recovery room care on postoperative outcomes in moderate-risk surgical patients: a multicentre feasibility study. Anaesthesia 2020; 76:480-488. [PMID: 33027534 DOI: 10.1111/anae.15260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Postoperative complications are common and may be under-recognised. It has been suggested that enhanced postoperative care in the recovery room may reduce in-hospital complications in moderate- and high-risk surgical patients. We investigated the feasibility of providing advanced recovery room care for 12-18 h postoperatively in the post-anaesthesia care unit. The primary hypothesis was that a clinical trial of advanced recovery room care was feasible. The secondary hypothesis was that this model may have a sustained impact on postoperative in-hospital and post-discharge events. This was a multicentre, prospective, feasibility before-and-after trial of moderate-risk patients (predicted 30-day mortality of 1-4%) undergoing non-cardiac surgery and who were scheduled for postoperative ward care. Patients were managed using defined assessment checklists and goals of care in an advanced recovery room care setting in the immediate postoperative period. This utilised existing post-anaesthesia care unit infrastructure and staffing, but extended care until the morning of the first postoperative day. The advanced recovery room care trial was deemed feasible, as defined by the recruitment and per protocol management of > 120 patients. However, in a specialised cancer centre, recruitment was slow due to low rates of eligibility according to narrow inclusion criteria. At a rural site, advanced recovery room care could not be commenced due to logistical issues in establishing a new model of care. A definitive randomised controlled trial of advanced recovery room care appears feasible and, based on the indicative data on outcomes, we believe this is warranted.
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- G Ludbrook
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Centre for Integrated Critical Care, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthetics, Peri-operative and Pain Medicine, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthetics, Peri-operative and Pain Medicine, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
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- Adelaide Health Technology Assessment, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Adelaide Health Technology Assessment, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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McKinnon M, Donnelly F, Perry J. Experiences of Post Anaesthetic Unit Recovery Nurse facilitating Advanced Directives in the immediate postanaesthetic period: A phenomenological study. J Adv Nurs 2020; 76:1708-1716. [PMID: 32189370 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS The aims of this study were to develop an understanding of the lived experience of the Post Anaesthetic Unit Recovery Nurse facilitating Advanced Directives and implications for patient-centred care. DESIGN Interpretive phenomenological analysis. METHODS Homogenized purposive sampling of six Registered Nurses using in-depth semi-structured interviews. Interviews were conducted between June-July 2018. Analysis was performed using interpretive phenomenology analysis. RESULTS Post Anaesthetic Recovery Nurses experienced a 'Grey Zone' when facilitating Advanced Directives postanaesthetic. The 'Grey Zone' is defined through four themes; The 'Trigger' of the anaesthetic characterized by physiological instability; 'Confusion and Frustration' featuring balancing of roles as a clinician and advocate during patient decline; 'Consistent Paternalism' by medical staff in the consideration of Advanced Directives; and 'Disempowerment' where nurses faced issues of advocacy, personal distress, a lack of literature or protocols, and handover of information. CONCLUSION The lived experience of nurses facilitating Advanced Directives postanaesthetic may be distressing. Further research is required to understand the implications of Advanced Directives following an anaesthetic. Education and development of protocols are recommended to optimize patient-centred care. IMPACT Post Anaesthetic Unit Recovery Nurses experienced a 'Grey Zone' when facilitating Advanced Directives, defined through four themes. Advanced Directives may appear to be clear, however, the anaesthetic may trigger physiological instability leading to confusion and frustration in interpretation and application of Advanced Directives. Confusion and Frustration were experienced while the attitudes of Consistent Paternalism were encountered when advocating for patient wishes, resulting in Disempowerment. Post Anaesthetic Unit Recovery Nurses may become empowered through acknowledging and describing the 'Grey Zone'.
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- Majella McKinnon
- Adelaide Nursing School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Adelaide Nursing School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Adelaide Nursing School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Li Q, Zhang X, Xu M, Wu J. A retrospective analysis of 62,571 cases of perioperative adverse events in thoracic surgery at a tertiary care teaching hospital in a developing country. J Cardiothorac Surg 2019; 14:98. [PMID: 31151461 PMCID: PMC6544963 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-019-0921-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Objectives Despite a long history of concerns regarding patient safety during clinical care, some patients undergoing thoracic surgery continue to experience adverse events (AEs). AEs are a major significant source of perioperative morbidity and mortality following thoracic surgery. This study analysed the causes, treatment and prognosis of perioperative AEs to provide a reference for further surgical safety. Methods The authors collected a total of 62,571 thoracic surgery anaesthesia records via the Anaesthesia Information Management System (AIMS) from 14 August 2006 to 14 August 2017 and obtained 150 cases of perioperative serious AEs from the “adverse events registration” subsystem. The related hospitalization data of the 150 patients were analysed, including anaesthesia, recovery room time, ICU records and follow-up outcomes. The causes of these AEs were classified as follows: events related to the patients’ pathogenic conditions(P); surgery-related factors(S); anaesthesia-related factors(A); and interactions between pathogenic, surgical and anaesthesia factors (P&S&A). We then analysed the main clinical manifestations, causes and treatment of these events. Results The overall rate of perioperative AEs in thoracic surgery (n = 62,571) was 0.2%. Of these, 10.7% were. caused by P and 23.3% by A; neither cause led to patient death. S and P&S&A accounted for 55.3 and 10.7% of AEs, respectively; together, they accounted for 66%. Twelve patients with postoperative AEs caused by S or P&S&A died within 3 days (8% of 150 cases). A total of 33%(50/150) of patients experienced sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and recovered successfully. Surgical massive haemorrhage (22%, 33/150) was reported as a predominant mortality-related outcome in this group, and 8 of the 12 deaths were caused by massive haemorrhage. Conclusions The rate of perioperative AEs after thoracic surgery was 0.2%. AEs must be identified and treated immediately. An important factor in anaesthesia-related events was respiratory management. Two major clinical manifestations of surgery-related events were cardiac arrest and massive haemorrhage. Cardiac arrest was the major factor contributing to AEs, but its adverse consequences could be avoided with timely discovery and proper treatment. Massive haemorrhage is a significant cause of mortality that can be prevented with a surgeon’s early diagnosis and appropriate interventions.
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- Qiongzhen Li
- Department of Anesthesiology of Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology of Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology of Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology of Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, China.
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Ludbrook G. Hidden pandemic of postoperative complications—time to turn our focus to health systems analysis. Br J Anaesth 2018; 121:1190-1192. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2018.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Revised: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Matthews JH, Terrill AJ, Barwick AL, Butterworth PA. Venous Thromboembolism in Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery. Foot Ankle Spec 2018; 11:444-450. [PMID: 29338332 DOI: 10.1177/1938640017750256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The extent to which podiatric surgeons follow venous thromboembolism guidelines is unknown. The aim of this study therefore, was 2-fold: (a) to determine the rate of venous thromboembolism following podiatric surgery and (b) to investigate the factors that influence the use of thromboprophylaxis. METHODS Data from 4238 patients who underwent foot and ankle surgery over 2 years were analyzed. Venous thromboembolism within the first 30 days following surgery was recorded using the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons surgical audit tool. Logistic regression analyses were undertaken to determine the factors that influenced thromboprophylaxis. RESULTS Of the 4238 patient records, 3677 records (87%) provided complete data (age range 2-94 years; mean ± SD, 49.1 ± 19.7 years; 2693 females). A total of 7 venous thromboembolic events (0.2% rate) were reported. Operative duration and age (OR 12.63, 95% CI 9.47 to 16.84, P < 0.01), postoperative immobilization (OR 6.94, 95% CI 3.95 to 12.20, P < 0.01), and a prior history of VTE (OR 3.41, 95% CI 1.01 to 11.04, P = 0.04) were the strongest predictors of thromboprophylaxis. CONCLUSION Podiatric foot and ankle surgery is associated with a low rate of venous thromboembolism. This may be due in part to the thromboprophylaxis regime implemented by podiatric surgeons, which closely aligns with current evidence-based guidelines. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE Level II: Prospective cohort study.
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- Jemma H Matthews
- School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia (JHM, AJT, ALB, PAB).,Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (PAB).,Faculty of Podiatric Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland (PAB)
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia (JHM, AJT, ALB, PAB).,Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (PAB).,Faculty of Podiatric Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland (PAB)
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia (JHM, AJT, ALB, PAB).,Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (PAB).,Faculty of Podiatric Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland (PAB)
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia (JHM, AJT, ALB, PAB).,Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (PAB).,Faculty of Podiatric Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland (PAB)
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Byrne K, Nolan A, Barnard J, Tozer M, Harris D, Sleigh J. Managing Postoperative Analgesic Failure: Tramadol Versus Morphine for Refractory Pain in the Post-Operative Recovery Unit. PAIN MEDICINE 2018; 18:348-355. [PMID: 28204722 DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnw084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Objective This study aimed to discover whether co-analgesia with tramadol or additional morphine was more effective for patients who still had severe pain despite being given 10 mg intravenous morphine in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Methods All eligible patients were consented and recruited to the trial pre-operatively, but only a small subgroup – whose pain was not successfully controlled (pain score 6/10 or more) after receiving 10 mg of morphine in the PACU—were then randomized to enter the trial and receive, in a double blinded fashion, the analgesic study drug; which consisted of either a further 10 mg of morphine, or 100 mg of tramadol, titrated intravenously to control their pain. The groups were compared as to: the time to readiness for discharge, the patient’s pain scores over time, and the presence of side effects. Results There was no statistically significant difference in any of the outcomes measured. The time to readiness for discharge from PACU was 119 minutes in the morphine group and 120 minutes in the tramadol group. However in approximately half the cases who entered the trial (i.e., where pain had not been controlled with the pre-enrollment baseline 10 mg of morphine in PACU) neither a further 10 mg of morphine nor 100 mg of tramadol effectively relieved the patient’s pain. Conclusions We found no difference between additional morphine and co-analgesia with tramadol in this study. Patients who don’t respond to reasonable doses of opioids in PACU are very likely to be unresponsive to further opioids, and other non-opioid analgesic techniques (such as regional anesthesia) should be considered early in this group of patients.
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- Kelly Byrne
- Department of Anaesthesia, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- Medical School, University of Auckland, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Medical School, University of Auckland, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand
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Street M, Phillips NM, Mohebbi M, Kent B. Effect of a newly designed observation, response and discharge chart in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit on patient outcomes: a quasi-expermental study in Australia. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e015149. [PMID: 29203501 PMCID: PMC5778298 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate whether use of a discharge criteria tool for nursing assessment of patients in Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) would enhance nurses' recognition and response to patients at-risk of deterioration and improve patient outcomes. METHODS A prospective non-randomised pre-post intervention study was conducted in three hospitals in Australia. Participants were adults undergoing elective surgery before (n=723) and after (n=694) implementation of the Post-Anaesthetic Care Tool (PACT). RESULTS Nursing response to patients at-risk of deterioration was higher using PACT, with more medical consultations initiated by PACU nurses (19% vs 30%, P<0.001) and more patients with Medical Emergency Team activation criteria modified by an anaesthetist while in PACU (6.5% vs 13.8%, P<0.001). There were higher rates of analgesia administration (37.3% vs 54.2%, P=0.001), nursing assessment of pain and documentation of ongoing analgesia prior to discharge (55% vs 85%, P<0.001). More adverse events were recorded in PACU after introduction of the PACT (8.3% vs 16.7%, P<0.001). The rate of adverse events after discharge from PACU remained constant (16.5%), but the rate of cardiac events (5.1% vs 2.6%, P=0.021) and clinical deterioration (8.7% vs 4.3%, P=0.001) following PACU discharge significantly decreased, using the PACT. Despite the increased number of patients with adverse events in phase 2, healthcare costs did not increase significantly. Length of stay in PACU and length of hospital admission for those patients who had an adverse event in PACU were significantly reduced after implementation of the PACT. CONCLUSION This study found that using a structured discharge criteria tool, the PACT, enhanced nurses' recognition and response to patients who experienced clinical deterioration, reduced length of stay for patients who experienced an adverse event in PACU and was cost-effective.
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- Maryann Street
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
- Eastern Health-Deakin University Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Box Hill, Australia
- Quality and Patient Safety Research Centre, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
- Quality and Patient Safety Research Centre, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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Upton HD, Ludbrook GL, Wing A, Sleigh JW. Intraoperative “Analgesia Nociception Index”–Guided Fentanyl Administration During Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Lumbar Discectomy and Laminectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Anesth Analg 2017; 125:81-90. [DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000001984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Butterworth P, Terrill A, Barwick A, Hermann R. The use of prophylactic antibiotics in podiatric foot and ankle surgery. Infect Dis Health 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.idh.2017.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Petersen Tym MK, Ludbrook GL, Flabouris A, Seglenieks R, Painter TW. Developing models to predict early postoperative patient deterioration and adverse events. ANZ J Surg 2017; 87:457-461. [DOI: 10.1111/ans.13874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2016] [Revised: 11/01/2016] [Accepted: 11/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Mitchell K. Petersen Tym
- Department of Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine and Hyperbaric Medicine; Royal Adelaide Hospital; Adelaide South Australia Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine and Hyperbaric Medicine; Royal Adelaide Hospital; Adelaide South Australia Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit; Royal Adelaide Hospital; Adelaide South Australia Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine and Hyperbaric Medicine; Royal Adelaide Hospital; Adelaide South Australia Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Pain Medicine and Hyperbaric Medicine; Royal Adelaide Hospital; Adelaide South Australia Australia
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Ludbrook G, Goldsman A. Coordinated perioperative care—a high value proposition? Br J Anaesth 2017; 118:3-5. [DOI: 10.1093/bja/aew331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Cologne KG, Byers S, Rosen DR, Hwang GS, Ortega AE, Ault GT, Lee SW. Factors Associated with a Short (<2 Days) or Long (>10 Days) Length of Stay after Colectomy: A Multivariate Analysis of over 400 Patients. Am Surg 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481608201022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A prospectively maintained database of 415 patients undergoing colectomy was evaluated. We performed a logistic regression analysis to identify factors associated with 1) length of stay (LOS) of 2 days or less and 2) LOS of 10 days or more. Investigated variables included demographics, American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) score, diagnosis, operative procedure, approach and time, transfusion requirements, and occurrence of any complications. Factors associated with a LOS of two days or less included ASA [odds ratio (OR): 0.34, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.208–0.576], use of transversus abdominis plane block (OR: 5.259, 95% CI: 2.825–9.791), and operative time (OR: 0.98, 95% CI: 0.974–0.986). Age >65 had an OR of 1.73, though this did not reach statistical significance. Factors associated with LOS >10 days included ASA (OR: 2.152, 95% CI: 1.245–3.721), anastomotic leak (OR: 2.163, 95% CI: 1.486–3.148), ileus (OR: 8.790, 95% CI: 4.501–17.165), and surgical site infection (OR: 5.846, 95% CI: 2.764–12.362). Cancer and transfusion status were associated but did not reach statistical significance. Although operative time was longer in left-sided resections, no differences in LOS were observed. In conclusion, numerous factors are associated with short or long LOS and may help stratify resource utilization after colectomy. Further study is needed to confirm our findings.
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- Kyle G. Cologne
- From the Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- From the Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- From the Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- From the Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- From the Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- From the Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- From the Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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Ludbrook G, Seglenieks R, Osborn S, Grant C. A call centre and extended checklist for pre-screening elective surgical patients – a pilot study. BMC Anesthesiol 2015; 15:77. [PMID: 25985775 PMCID: PMC4438626 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-015-0057-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2014] [Accepted: 05/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Novel approaches to preoperative assessment and management before elective surgery are warranted to ensure that a sustainable high quality service is provided. The benefits of a call centre incorporating an extended preoperative electronic checklist and phone follow-up as an alternative to a clinic attendance were examined. Methods This was a pilot study of a new method of patient assessment in patients scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgery and who attended a conventional preoperative clinic. A call centre assessment, using a Computer-assisted Health Assessment by Telephone (CHAT), paper review by an anaesthetist, and a follow-up phone call if the anaesthetist wished more information, preceded the conventional preoperative clinic. Summaries from the call centre and clinic assessments were independently produced. The times spent by call centre staff were recorded. The ‘procedural anaesthetist’ (who provided anaesthesia for each patient’s actual surgery/procedure) documented an opinion on whether the call centre assessment alone would have been sufficient to bypass the preoperative clinic if the patient were hypothetically undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This opinion was also sought from a panel of four senior anaesthetists, based on patient summaries from both the call centre and preoperative clinic, but expanded to three hypothetical operations of different complexity – cataract removal, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and total hip replacement. Results Call centre assessment followed by clinic attendance was studied in 193 patients. The mean time for CHAT was 19.8 (SD 7.5) minutes and, after review of CHAT summaries, anaesthetists telephoned 45.6 % of cases for follow-up information. The mean time spent by anaesthetists on summary review and phone calls was 3.8 (SD 3.9) minutes. Procedural anaesthetists considered 89 % of the patients under their care suitable to have bypassed the preoperative clinic if they were to have undergone cholecystectomy. The panel of senior anaesthetists judged 95-97 % of patients suitable to have bypassed preoperative clinic for cataract surgery, 81-85 % for cholecystectomy and 79-82 % for hip replacement. Conclusions A call centre to pre-screen elective surgical patients might substantially reduce patient numbers attending preoperative anaesthetic assessment clinics. Further studies to assess the quality of such an approach are indicated. Trial registration ANZCTRACTRN12614000199617.
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Affiliation(s)
- Guy Ludbrook
- Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, North Terrace, 5005, South Australia. .,Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, North Terrace, 5000, South Australia.
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, North Terrace, 5000, South Australia.
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, North Terrace, 5000, South Australia.
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- Discipline of Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, North Terrace, 5005, South Australia.
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