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Thakore S, Kundra P, Garg R. A descriptive survey of tracheal extubation practices among Indian anaesthesiologists. Indian J Anaesth 2021; 65:210-215. [PMID: 33776111 PMCID: PMC7989492 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_948_19] [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: 12/23/2019] [Revised: 02/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS This study assesses the extubation practices of anaesthesiologists and whether these practices differ from existing guidelines. METHODS The literature related to tracheal extubation was searched and a validated questionnaire was designed to assess practices of tracheal extubation. The questionnaire included techniques, manoeuvres, preparation, timing and plan of extubation. The survey link was shared with eligible participants. The responses were assessed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. RESULTS Of the 1264 respondents, 66.8% keep difficult airway cart ready only when difficult extubation is anticipated. Only 12.3% of respondents perform deep extubation with supraglottic airway device (SAD) exchange while 73.3% of respondents perform awake extubation with pharmacological control for preventing haemodynamic fluctuations. In the case of anticipated difficult extubation, 48.3% anaesthesiologists prefer the airway exchange catheter (AEC) exchange technique. Of all, 84.8% anaesthesiologists administer 100% oxygen before performing extubation and 81.7% continue to oxygenate during and 83.9% provide oxygen after extubation in all patients. In the case of suspected airway edema or collapse or surgical cause for airway compromise, 70% anaesthesiologists perform a leak test. The most preferred plan of extubation in patients with suspected airway collapse after surgery is direct extubation in fully awake position (54.6%). In patients with anticipated difficult extubation, 50.8% anaesthesiologists prefer to ventilate for 24 hours and reassess. CONCLUSION We observed that the extubation practices vary widely among anaesthesiologists. Almost half of the anaesthesiologists were unaware of extubation guidelines.
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- Sakshi Thakore
- Department of Onco-Anaesthesia and Palliative Medicine, Dr BRAIRCH, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, JIPMER, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, JIPMER, Puducherry, India
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Maybauer DM, Talke PO, Westphal M, Maybauer MO, Traber LD, Enkhbaatar P, Morita N, Traber DL. Positive End-expiratory Pressure Ventilation Increases Extravascular Lung Water Due to a Decrease in Lung Lymph Flow. Anaesth Intensive Care 2019; 34:329-33. [PMID: 16802485 DOI: 10.1177/0310057x0603400307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is used to improve gas exchange, increase functional residual capacity, recruit air spaces, and decrease pulmonary shunt in patients suffering from respiratory failure. The effect of PEEP on extravascular lung water (EVLW), however, is still not fully understood. This study was designed as a prospective laboratory experiment to evaluate the effects of PEEP on EVLW and pulmonary lymph flow (QL) under physiologic conditions. Twelve adult sheep were operatively prepared to measure haemodynamics of the systemic and pulmonary circulation, and to assess EVLW. In addition, the lung lymphatic duct was cannulated and a tracheostomy performed. The animals were then mechanically ventilated in the awake-state without end-expiratory pressure (PEEP 0). After a two-hour baseline period, PEEP was increased to 10 cmH2O for the duration of two hours, and then reduced back to 0 cmH2O. Cardiopulmonary variables, QL, and arterial blood gases were recorded intermittently; EVLW was determined two hours after each change in PEEP. The increase in PEEP resulted in a decrease in QL (7±1 vs 5±1 ml/h) and an increase in EVLW (498±40 vs 630±58 ml; P<0.05 each) without affecting cardiac output. As PEEP was decreased back to baseline, QL increased significantly (5±1 vs 10±2 ml/h), whereas EVLW returned back to baseline. This study suggests that institution of PEEP produces a reversible increase in EVLW that is linked to a decrease in QL.
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- D M Maybauer
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Investigational Intensive Care Unit, The University of Texas Medical Branch, and Shriners Burns Hospital for Children at Galveston, USA
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Effect of prolonged inspiratory time on gas exchange during robot-assisted laparoscopic urologic surgery. Anaesthesist 2018; 67:859-867. [PMID: 30225665 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-018-0486-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2018] [Revised: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gas exchange disturbance may develop during urologic robotic laparoscopic surgery with the patient in a steep Trendelenburg position. This study investigated whether prolonged inspiratory time could mitigate gas exchange disturbances including hypercapnia. METHODS In this randomized cross-over trial, 32 patients scheduled for robot-assisted urologic surgery were randomized to receive an inspiratory to expiratory time ratio (I:E) of 1:1 for the first hour of pneumoperitoneum followed by 1:2 for last period of surgery (group A, n = 17) or I:E of 1:2 followed by 1:1 (group B, n = 15). Arterial blood gas analysis, airway pressure and hemodynamic variables were assessed at four time points (T1: 10 min after induction of general anesthesia, T2: 1 h after the initiation of pneumoperitoneum, T3: 1 h after T2 and T4: at skin closure). The carry over effect of initial I:E was also evaluated over the next hour through arterial blood gas analysis. RESULTS There was a significant decrease in partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) for both groups at T2 and T3 compared to T1 but in group B the PaO2 at T4 was not decreased from the baseline. Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood (PaCO2) increased with I:E of 1:2 but did not significantly increase with I:E of 1:1; however, there were no differences in PaO2 and PaCO2 between the groups. CONCLUSION Decreased oxygenation by pneumoperitoneum was improved and PaCO2 did not increase after 1 h of I:E of 1:1; however, the effect of equal ratio ventilation longer than 1 h remains to be determined. There was no carryover effect of the two different I:E ratios.
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Guay J, Ochroch EA, Kopp S. Intraoperative use of low volume ventilation to decrease postoperative mortality, mechanical ventilation, lengths of stay and lung injury in adults without acute lung injury. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2018; 7:CD011151. [PMID: 29985541 PMCID: PMC6513630 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011151.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Since the 2000s, there has been a trend towards decreasing tidal volumes for positive pressure ventilation during surgery. This an update of a review first published in 2015, trying to determine if lower tidal volumes are beneficial or harmful for patients. OBJECTIVES To assess the benefit of intraoperative use of low tidal volume ventilation (less than 10 mL/kg of predicted body weight) compared with high tidal volumes (10 mL/kg or greater) to decrease postoperative complications in adults without acute lung injury. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL 2017, Issue 5), MEDLINE (OvidSP) (from 1946 to 19 May 2017), Embase (OvidSP) (from 1974 to 19 May 2017) and six trial registries. We screened the reference lists of all studies retained and of recent meta-analysis related to the topic during data extraction. We also screened conference proceedings of anaesthesiology societies, published in two major anaesthesiology journals. The search was rerun 3 January 2018. SELECTION CRITERIA We included all parallel randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated the effect of low tidal volumes (defined as less than 10 mL/kg) on any of our selected outcomes in adults undergoing any type of surgery. We did not retain studies with participants requiring one-lung ventilation. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently assessed the quality of the retained studies with the Cochrane 'Risk of bias' tool. We analysed data with both fixed-effect (I2 statistic less than 25%) or random-effects (I2 statistic greater than 25%) models based on the degree of heterogeneity. When there was an effect, we calculated a number needed to treat for an additional beneficial outcome (NNTB) using the odds ratio. When there was no effect, we calculated the optimum information size. MAIN RESULTS We included seven new RCTs (536 participants) in the update.In total, we included 19 studies in the review (776 participants in the low tidal volume group and 772 in the high volume group). There are four studies awaiting classification and three are ongoing. All included studies were at some risk of bias. Participants were scheduled for abdominal surgery, heart surgery, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy, spinal surgery and knee surgery. Low tidal volumes used in the studies varied from 6 mL/kg to 8.1 mL/kg while high tidal volumes varied from 10 mL/kg to 12 mL/kg.Based on 12 studies including 1207 participants, the effects of low volume ventilation on 0- to 30-day mortality were uncertain (risk ratio (RR) 0.80, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.42 to 1.53; I2 = 0%; low-quality evidence). Based on seven studies including 778 participants, lower tidal volumes probably reduced postoperative pneumonia (RR 0.45, 95% CI 0.25 to 0.82; I2 = 0%; moderate-quality evidence; NNTB 24, 95% CI 16 to 160), and it probably reduced the need for non-invasive postoperative ventilatory support based on three studies including 506 participants (RR 0.31, 95% CI 0.15 to 0.64; moderate-quality evidence; NNTB 13, 95% CI 11 to 24). Based on 11 studies including 957 participants, low tidal volumes during surgery probably decreased the need for postoperative invasive ventilatory support (RR 0.33, 95% CI 0.14 to 0.77; I2 = 0%; NNTB 39, 95% CI 30 to 166; moderate-quality evidence). Based on five studies including 898 participants, there may be little or no difference in the intensive care unit length of stay (standardized mean difference (SMD) -0.06, 95% CI -0.22 to 0.10; I2 = 33%; low-quality evidence). Based on 14 studies including 1297 participants, low tidal volumes may have reduced hospital length of stay by about 0.8 days (SMD -0.15, 95% CI -0.29 to 0.00; I2 = 27%; low-quality evidence). Based on five studies including 708 participants, the effects of low volume ventilation on barotrauma (pneumothorax) were uncertain (RR 1.77, 95% CI 0.52 to 5.99; I2 = 0%; very low-quality evidence). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We found moderate-quality evidence that low tidal volumes (defined as less than 10 mL/kg) decreases pneumonia and the need for postoperative ventilatory support (invasive and non-invasive). We found no difference in the risk of barotrauma (pneumothorax), but the number of participants included does not allow us to make definitive statement on this. The four studies in 'Studies awaiting classification' may alter the conclusions of the review once assessed.
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- Joanne Guay
- University of SherbrookeDepartment of Anesthesiology, Faculty of MedicineSherbrookeQuebecCanada
- University of Quebec in Abitibi‐TemiscamingueTeaching and Research Unit, Health SciencesRouyn‐NorandaQCCanada
- Faculty of Medicine, Laval UniversityDepartment of Anesthesiology and Critical CareQuebec CityQCCanada
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- University of PennsylvaniaDepartment of Anesthesiology3400 Spruce StreetPhiladelphiaPAUSA19104
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- Mayo Clinic College of MedicineDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine200 1st St SWRochesterMNUSA55901
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Guay J, Ochroch EA. Intraoperative use of low volume ventilation to decrease postoperative mortality, mechanical ventilation, lengths of stay and lung injury in patients without acute lung injury. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015:CD011151. [PMID: 26641378 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011151.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND During the last decade, there has been a trend towards decreasing tidal volumes for positive pressure ventilation during surgery. It is not known whether this new trend is beneficial or harmful for patients. OBJECTIVES To assess the benefit of intraoperative use of low tidal volume ventilation (< 10 mL/kg of predicted body weight) to decrease postoperative complications. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL 2014, Issue 9), MEDLINE (OvidSP) (from 1946 to 5 September 2014) and EMBASE (OvidSP) (from 1974 to 5 September 2014). SELECTION CRITERIA We included all parallel randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated the effect of low tidal volumes (defined as < 10 mL/kg) on any of our selected outcomes in adult participants undergoing any type of surgery. We did not retain studies with participants requiring one-lung ventilation. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two authors independently assessed the quality of the retained studies with the Cochrane 'Risk of bias' tool. We analysed data with both fixed-effect (I(2) statistic < 25%) or random-effects (I(2) statistic > 25%) models based on the degree of heterogeneity. When there was an effect, we calculated a number needed to treat for an additional beneficial outcome (NNTB) using the odds ratio. When there was no effect, we calculated the optimal size information. MAIN RESULTS We included 12 studies in the review. In total these studies detailed 1012 participants (499 participants in the low tidal volume group and 513 in the high volume group). All studies included were at risk of bias as defined by the Cochrane tool. Based on nine studies including 899 participants, we found no difference in 0- to 30-day mortality between low and high tidal volume groups (risk ratio (RR) 0.79, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.40 to 1.54; I(2) statistic 0%; low quality evidence). Based on four studies including 601 participants undergoing abdominal or spinal surgery, we found a lower incidence of postoperative pneumonia in the lower tidal volume group (RR 0.44, 95% CI 0.20 to 0.99; I(2) statistic 19%; moderate quality evidence; NNTB 19, 95% CI 14 to 169). Based on two studies including 428 participants, low tidal volumes decreased the need for non-invasive postoperative ventilatory support (RR 0.31, 95% CI 0.15 to 0.64; moderate quality evidence; NNTB 11, 95% CI 9 to 19). Based on eight studies including 814 participants, low tidal volumes during surgery decreased the need for postoperative invasive ventilatory support (RR 0.33, 95% CI 0.14 to 0.80; I(2) statistic 0%; NNTB 36, 95% CI 27 to 202; moderate quality evidence). Based on three studies including 650 participants, we found no difference in the intensive care unit length of stay (standardized mean difference (SMD) -0.01, 95% CI -0.22 to 0.20; I(2) statistic = 42%; moderate quality evidence). Based on eight studies including 846 participants, we did not find a difference in hospital length of stay (SMD -0.16, 95% CI -0.40 to 0.07; I(2) statistic 52%; moderate quality evidence). A meta-regression showed that the effect size increased proportionally to the peak pressure measured at the end of surgery in the high volume group. We did not find a difference in the risk of pneumothorax (RR 2.01, 95% CI 0.51 to 7.95; I(2) statistic 0%; low quality evidence). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Low tidal volumes (defined as < 10 mL/kg) should be used preferentially during surgery. They decrease the need for postoperative ventilatory support (invasive and non-invasive). Further research is required to determine the maximum peak pressure of ventilation that should be allowed during surgery.
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- Joanne Guay
- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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Hodgson LE, Murphy PB, Hart N. Respiratory management of the obese patient undergoing surgery. J Thorac Dis 2015; 7:943-52. [PMID: 26101653 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2015.03.08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2015] [Accepted: 01/30/2015] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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As a reflection of the increasing global incidence of obesity, there has been a corresponding rise in the proportion of obese patients undergoing major surgery. This review reports the physiological effect of these changes in body composition on the respiratory system and discusses the clinical approach required to maximize safety and minimize the risk to the patient. The changes in respiratory system compliance and lung volumes, which can adversely affect pulmonary gas exchange, combined with upper airways obstruction and sleep-disordered breathing need to be considered carefully in the peri-operative period. Indeed, these challenges in the obese patient have led to a clear focus on the clinical management strategy and development of peri-operative pathways, including pre-operative risk assessment, patient positioning at induction and under anesthesia, modified approach to intraoperative ventilation and the peri-operative use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and continuous positive airways pressure.
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- Luke E Hodgson
- 1 Lane Fox Respiratory Unit Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK ; 2 Division of Asthma, Allergy and Lung Biology, King's College London, UK ; 3 Lane Fox Clinical Respiratory Physiology Research Centre, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- 1 Lane Fox Respiratory Unit Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK ; 2 Division of Asthma, Allergy and Lung Biology, King's College London, UK ; 3 Lane Fox Clinical Respiratory Physiology Research Centre, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- 1 Lane Fox Respiratory Unit Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK ; 2 Division of Asthma, Allergy and Lung Biology, King's College London, UK ; 3 Lane Fox Clinical Respiratory Physiology Research Centre, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Lumb AB, Bradshaw K, Gamlin FMC, Heard J. The effect of coughing at extubation on oxygenation in the post-anaesthesia care unit. Anaesthesia 2014; 70:416-20. [DOI: 10.1111/anae.12924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/25/2014] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- A. B. Lumb
- St James's University Hospital; Leeds UK
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- York Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; York UK
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Barbosa FT, Castro AA, de Sousa‐Rodrigues CF. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during anaesthesia for prevention of mortality and postoperative pulmonary complications. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014; 2014:CD007922. [PMID: 24919591 PMCID: PMC11033874 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007922.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND General anaesthesia causes atelectasis, which can lead to impaired respiratory function. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is a mechanical manoeuvre that increases functional residual capacity (FRC) and prevents collapse of the airways, thereby reducing atelectasis. It is not known whether intraoperative PEEP alters the risks of postoperative mortality and pulmonary complications. This review was originally published in 2010 and was updated in 2013. OBJECTIVES To assess the benefits and harms of intraoperative PEEP in terms of postoperative mortality and pulmonary outcomes in all adult surgical patients. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) 2013, Issue 10, part of The Cochrane Library, as well as MEDLINE (via Ovid) (1966 to October 2013), EMBASE (via Ovid) (1980 to October 2013), CINAHL (via EBSCOhost) (1982 to October 2013), ISI Web of Science (1945 to October 2013) and LILACS (via BIREME interface) (1982 to October 2010). The original search was performed in January 2010. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized clinical trials assessing the effects of PEEP versus no PEEP during general anaesthesia on postoperative mortality and postoperative respiratory complications in adults, 16 years of age and older. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently selected papers, assessed trial quality and extracted data. We contacted study authors to ask for additional information, when necessary. We calculated the number of additional participants needed (information size) to make reliable conclusions. MAIN RESULTS This updated review includes two new randomized trials. In total, 10 randomized trials with 432 participants and four comparisons are included in this review. One trial had a low risk of bias. No differences were demonstrated in mortality, with risk ratio (RR) of 0.97 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.20 to 4.59; P value 0.97; 268 participants, six trials, very low quality of evidence (grading of recommendations assessment, development and evaluation (GRADE)), and in pneumonia, with RR of 0.40 (95% CI 0.11 to 1.39; P value 0.15; 120 participants, three trials, very low quality of evidence (GRADE)). Statistically significant results included the following: The PEEP group had higher arterial oxygen pressure (PaO2)/fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) on day one postoperatively, with a mean difference of 22.98 (95% CI 4.40 to 41.55; P value 0.02; 80 participants, two trials, very low quality of evidence (GRADE)), and postoperative atelectasis (defined as an area of collapsed lung, quantified by computerized tomography scan) was less in the PEEP group (standard mean difference -1.2, 95% CI -1.78 to -0.79; P value 0.00001; 88 participants, two trials, very low quality of evidence (GRADE)). No adverse events were reported in the three trials that adequately measured these outcomes (barotrauma and cardiac complications). Using information size calculations, we estimated that a further 21,200 participants would have to be randomly assigned to allow a reliable conclusion about PEEP and mortality. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Evidence is currently insufficient to permit conclusions about whether intraoperative PEEP alters risks of postoperative mortality and respiratory complications among undifferentiated surgical patients.
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- Fabiano T Barbosa
- Hospital Geral do Estado Professor Osvaldo Brandão VilelaDepartment of Clinical MedicineSiqueira Campos Avenue, 2095Trapiche da BarraMaceióAlagoasBrazil57010000
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- State University of Heath ScienceDepartment of Public Health113, Jorge de Lima Street TrapicheMaceióAlagoasBrazil57010382
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- State University of Health ScienceDepartment of Anatomy113, Jorge de Lima Street TrapicheMaceióBrazil57010382
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Lee SM, Kim WH, Ahn HJ, Kim JA, Yang MK, Lee CH, Lee JH, Kim YR, Choi JW. The effects of prolonged inspiratory time during one-lung ventilation: a randomised controlled trial. Anaesthesia 2013; 68:908-16. [PMID: 23789714 DOI: 10.1111/anae.12318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We evaluated the effects of a prolonged inspiratory time on gas exchange in subjects undergoing one-lung ventilation for thoracic surgery. One hundred patients were randomly assigned to Group I:E = 1:2 or Group I:E = 1:1. Arterial blood gas analysis and respiratory mechanics measurements were performed 10 min after anaesthesia induction, 30 and 60 min after initiation of one-lung ventilation, and 15 min after restoration of conventional two-lung ventilation. The mean (SD) ratio of the partial pressure of arterial oxygen to fraction of inspired oxygen after 60 min of one-lung ventilation was significantly lower in Group I:E = 1:2 compared with Group I:E = 1:1 (27.7 (13.2) kPa vs 35.2 (22.1) kPa, respectively, p = 0.043). Mean (SD) physiological dead space-to-tidal volume ratio after 60 min of one-lung ventilation was significantly higher in Group I:E = 1:2 compared with Group I:E = 1:1 (0.46 (0.04) vs 0.43 (0.04), respectively, p = 0.008). Median (IQR [range]) peak inspiratory pressure was higher in Group I:E = 1:2 compared with Group I:E = 1:1 after 60 min of one-lung ventilation (23 (22-25 [18-29]) cmH2O vs 20 (18-21 [16-27]) cmH2O, respectively, p < 0.001) and median (IQR [range]) mean airway pressure was lower in Group I:E = 1:2 compared with Group I:E = 1:1 (10 (8-11 [5-15]) cmH2O vs 11 (10-13 [5-16]) cmH2O, respectively, p < 0.001). We conclude that, compared with an I:E ratio of 1:2, an I:E ratio of 1:1 resulted in a modest improvement in oxygenation and decreased shunt fraction during one-lung ventilation.
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- S M Lee
- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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KIM WH, HAHM TS, KIM JA, SIM WS, CHOI DH, LEE EK, LEE SM. Prolonged inspiratory time produces better gas exchange in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery: A randomised trial. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2013; 57:613-22. [PMID: 23496092 DOI: 10.1111/aas.12104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic surgery performed with a patient in the Trendelenburg position is known to have adverse effects on pulmonary gas exchange and respiratory mechanics. We supposed that prolonged inspiratory time can improve gas exchange at lower airway pressure. METHODS One hundred patients undergoing gynaecologic laparoscopic surgery were randomly assigned to one of four groups: conventional inspiratory-to-expiratory (I : E) ratio (Group 1 : 2), I : E ratio of 1 : 1 (Group 1 : 1), 2 : 1 (Group 2 : 1), or 1 : 2 with external positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) of 5 cmH2 O (Group 1 : 2 PEEP). Tidal volume was set to 6 ml/kg, and I : E ratio was adjusted at the onset of pneumoperitoneum. Arterial blood gas analysis with measurements of partial pressure of arterial oxygen/fraction of inspired oxygen (PaO2 /FiO2 ), and physiologic dead space-to-tidal volume ratio (VD /VT ) was performed 15 min after anaesthetic induction (T1), and 30 (T2) and 60 min (T3) after onset of CO2 insufflation. RESULTS PaO2 /FiO2 at T3 in Groups 1 : 1, 2 : 1, and 1 : 2 PEEP were higher than Group 1 : 2. The partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide at T3 in Group 2 : 1 was lower than the other groups. The VD /VT at T2 and T3 were lower in Groups 1 : 1 and 2 : 1 than Groups 1 : 2 and 1 : 2 PEEP. Peak or plateau airway pressure was higher in Group 1 : 2 PEEP than the other groups. CONCLUSIONS A prolonged inspiratory time demonstrated a beneficial effect on oxygenation. Furthermore, it showed better CO2 elimination without elevating the peak or plateau airway pressure compared with applying external PEEP. In terms of gas exchange and respiratory mechanics, a prolonged inspiratory time appears to be superior to applying external PEEP in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery in the Trendelenburg position.
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- W. H. KIM
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine; Samsung Medical Center; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul; Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine; Samsung Medical Center; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul; Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine; Samsung Medical Center; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul; Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine; Samsung Medical Center; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul; Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine; Samsung Medical Center; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul; Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine; Samsung Medical Center; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul; Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine; Samsung Medical Center; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul; Korea
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Popat M, Mitchell V, Dravid R, Patel A, Swampillai C, Higgs A. Difficult Airway Society Guidelines for the management of tracheal extubation. Anaesthesia 2012; 67:318-40. [PMID: 22321104 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.2012.07075.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 297] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Tracheal extubation is a high-risk phase of anaesthesia. The majority of problems that occur during extubation and emergence are of a minor nature, but a small and significant number may result in injury or death. The need for a strategy incorporating extubation is mentioned in several international airway management guidelines, but the subject is not discussed in detail, and the emphasis has been on extubation of the patient with a difficult airway. The Difficult Airway Society has developed guidelines for the safe management of tracheal extubation in adult peri-operative practice. The guidelines discuss the problems arising during extubation and recovery and promote a strategic, stepwise approach to extubation. They emphasise the importance of planning and preparation, and include practical techniques for use in clinical practice and recommendations for post-extubation care.
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Imberger G, McIlroy D, Pace NL, Wetterslev J, Brok J, Møller AM. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during anaesthesia for the prevention of mortality and postoperative pulmonary complications. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2010:CD007922. [PMID: 20824871 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007922.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND General anaesthesia causes atelectasis which can lead to impaired respiratory function. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is a mechanical manoeuvre which increases functional residual capacity (FRC) and prevents collapse of the airways thereby reducing atelectasis. It is not known whether intra-operative PEEP alters the risk of postoperative mortality and pulmonary complications. OBJECTIVES To assess the benefits and harms of intraoperative PEEP, for all adult surgical patients, on postoperative mortality and pulmonary outcomes. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library 2009, Issue 4), MEDLINE (via Ovid) (1966 to January 2010), EMBASE (via Ovid) (1980 to January 2010), CINAHL (via EBSCOhost) (1982 to January 2010), ISI Web of Science (1945 to January 2010) and LILACS (via BIREME interface) (1982 to January 2010). SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized clinical trials that evaluated the effect of PEEP versus no PEEP, during general anaesthesia, on postoperative mortality and postoperative respiratory complications. We included studies irrespective of language and publication status. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two investigators independently selected papers, extracted data that fulfilled our outcome criteria and assessed the quality of all included trials. We undertook pooled analyses, where appropriate. For our primary outcome (mortality) and two secondary outcomes (respiratory failure and pneumonia), we calculated the number of further patients needed (information size) in order to make reliable conclusions. MAIN RESULTS We included eight randomized trials with a total of 330 patients. Two trials had a low risk of bias. There was no difference demonstrated for mortality (relative risk (RR) 0.95, 95% CI 0.14 to 6.39). Two statistically significant results were found: the PEEP group had a higher PaO(2)/FiO(2) on day 1 postoperatively (mean difference (MD) 22.98, 95% CI 4.40 to 41.55) and postoperative atelectasis (defined as an area of collapsed lung, quantified by computerized tomography (CT) scan) was less in the PEEP group (SMD -1.2, 95% CI -1.78 to -0.79). There were no adverse events reported in the three trials that adequately measured these outcomes (barotrauma and cardiac complications). Using information size calculations, we estimated that a further 21,200 patients would need to be randomized in order to make a reliable conclusion about PEEP and mortality. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is currently insufficient evidence to make conclusions about whether intraoperative PEEP alters the risk of postoperative mortality and respiratory complications among undifferentiated surgical patients.
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- Georgina Imberger
- The Cochrane Anaesthesia Review Group, Rigshospitalet, Blegdamsvej 9,, Afsnit 3342, København, Denmark, 2100
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Lumb A, Greenhill S, Simpson M, Stewart J. Lung recruitment and positive airway pressure before extubation does not improve oxygenation in the post-anaesthesia care unit: a randomized clinical trial. Br J Anaesth 2010; 104:643-7. [DOI: 10.1093/bja/aeq080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Sinha PK, Neema PK, Unnikrishnan KP, Varma PK, Jaykumar K, Rathod RC. Effect of Lung Ventilation With 50% Oxygen in Air or Nitrous Oxide Versus 100% Oxygen on Oxygenation Index After Cardiopulmonary Bypass. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2006; 20:136-42. [PMID: 16616650 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2005.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2005] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study was designed to assess the use of 100% oxygen or 50% oxygen in air or nitrous oxide after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on atelectasis, as evidenced by the oxygenation index (PaO2/F(I)O2), after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. DESIGN Prospective, randomized clinical study. SETTING University teaching hospital. PARTICIPANT Thirty-six adult patients undergoing CABG surgery. INTERVENTIONS Patients either received 50% O2 in air (50% O2 group), 50% O2 in N2O (50% N2O group), or 100% O2 (100% O2 group) after CPB. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Apart from demographic and perioperative clinical data, extubation time, mediastinal drainage, and pulmonary complications were also recorded. After CPB, arterial blood gases done at various time points until 3 hours postextubation and oxygenation index were calculated. No significant differences were noted in demographic and perioperative data except preoperative hemoglobin and fluid use. Significant deterioration in arterial oxygenation was noted in the 100% O2 group from the baseline value, whereas significant improvement was seen in the 50% O2 group at 4 time points from baseline value and at all time points from the 100% O2 group. After initial deterioration in oxygenation, no further change was evident in the 50% N2O group. Furthermore, there was a greater increase in the oxygenation index as compared with the 100% O2 group. Time to extubation was also longer in the 100% O2 group than the 50% O2 group. CONCLUSION Significant deterioration in arterial oxygenation and an increase in the extubation time occurred with the use of 100% O2 after CPB, whereas better oxygenation was evident with the use of 50% O2 in air.
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- Prabhat Kumar Sinha
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Kerala, India.
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- L Magnusson
- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital, CHUV, CH-1011 Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Pang CK, Yap J, Chen PP. The effect of an alveolar recruitment strategy on oxygenation during laparascopic cholecystectomy. Anaesth Intensive Care 2003; 31:176-80. [PMID: 12712781 DOI: 10.1177/0310057x0303100206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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This prospective randomized controlled trial examined the effect of an "alveolar recruitment strategy" (ARS) in healthy patients having laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Twenty-four consecutive ASA 1 or 2 patients were randomly allocated to an ARS or control group. All patients were manually ventilated to a maximal airway pressure of 25 to 30 cmH2O or a tidal volume of 10 ml/kg during induction of general anaesthesia. After intubation, the control group was ventilated with standardized mechanical ventilation settings. The ARS group was manually ventilated to an airway pressure of 40 cmH2O for 10 breaths over one minute, followed by mechanical ventilation with similar standardized settings plus 5 cmH2O positive end-expiratory pressure. Blood pressure, heart rate, arterial oxygen and carbon dioxide tension (PaO2 and PaCO2) was measured pre-induction, 20 minutes post induction but before abdominal insufflation, 20 minutes after abdominal insufflation, and 20 minutes after arrival in the recovery room. Demographic and operation data were similar. The ARS group pre-insufflation PaO2 [30.16 (9.43)] was higher than the control group [22.19 (9.08)] (P = 0.047). There was a significant difference in PaO2 between the ARS [23.94 (4.87)] and control [17.26 (3.93)] groups during the post-insufflation period (P = 0.001). There were no significant differences in PaO2 between the groups during baseline and recovery periods. No adverse effects were reported. ARS improved arterial oxygenation intraoperatively in healthy patients having laparoscopic cholecystectomy, without clinical cardiovascular compromise or respiratory complication. We conclude that this alveolar recruitment strategy is a useful method of increasing arterial oxygenation.
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- C K Pang
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Operating Service, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Tai Po, Hong Kong, SAR
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Claxton BA, Morgan P, McKeague H, Mulpur A, Berridge J. Alveolar recruitment strategy improves arterial oxygenation after cardiopulmonary bypass. Anaesthesia 2003; 58:111-6. [PMID: 12562405 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2044.2003.02892.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Atelectasis occurs during general anaesthesia. This is partly responsible for the impairment of gas exchange that occurs peri-operatively. During cardiopulmonary bypass, this atelectasis is exacerbated by the physical collapse of the lungs. As a result, poor arterial oxygenation is often seen postoperatively. We tested the effect of an 'alveolar recruitment strategy' on arterial oxygenation in a prospective randomised study of 78 patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. Patients were divided equally into three groups of 26. Group 'no PEEP' received a standard post bypass manual lung inflation, and no positive end-expiratory pressure was applied until arrival at intensive care unit. Group '5 PEEP' received a standard post bypass manual inflation, and then 5 cmH2O of positive end-expiratory pressure was applied and maintained until extubation on intensive care. The third group, 'recruitment group', received a pressure-controlled stepwise increase in positive end-expiratory pressure up to 15 cmH2O and tidal volumes of up to 18 ml x kg(-1) until a peak inspiratory pressure of 40 cmH2O was reached. This was maintained for 10 cycles; the positive end-expiratory pressure of 5 cmH2O was maintained until extubation on intensive care. There was a significantly better oxygenation in the recruitment group at 30 min and 1 h post bypass when compared with the no PEEP and 5 PEEP groups. There was no significant difference in any of the groups beyond 1 h. Application of 5 cmH2O positive end-expiratory pressure alone had no significant effect on oxygenation. No complications due to the alveolar recruitment manoeuvre occurred. We conclude that the application of an alveolar recruitment strategy improves arterial oxygenation after cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.
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- B A Claxton
- Department of Anaesthesia, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK
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Aframian-Farnad F, Savadkoohi F, Soleimani M, Shahrokhnia B. Effect of maxillomandibular fixation on the incidence of postoperative pulmonary atelectasis. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2002; 60:988-90; discussion 991. [PMID: 12215978 DOI: 10.1053/joms.2002.34401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE Our goal was to assess the role of maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) on postoperative atelectasis. PATIENTS AND METHODS We examined 64 patients in 2 groups: MMF and non-MMF. Atelectasis was diagnosed by comparing preoperative and postoperative chest radiographs, arterial blood gas analysis, and axial temperatures. Postoperative chest computed tomography scans were also used as the best way to detect atelectasis. RESULTS Of the MMF and non-MMF patients, 37.5% and 15.6%, respectively, sustained atelectasis (P <.05). Plate type was the most prevalent (71%). The right lung was more involved (59%). Fever was not a significant finding in atelectatic patients (P >.10). PaO(2) was decreased in some cases of atelectasis, especially in patients with extensive involvement. CONCLUSION MMF should be considered as a contributing factor for postoperative pulmonary atelectasis.
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- Fariborz Aframian-Farnad
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Khatam-ol anbia Medical Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Adverse pulmonary outcomes that follow anesthesia and surgery are often attributed to anesthesia care. PPCs are a significant concern for anesthesia caregivers because they use drugs and techniques that temporarily decrease lung volume, impair airway reflexes, limit immune function, and depress secretion mobilization. A significant component of perioperative risk derives from the surgical site, postoperative pain, and effects of pharmacologic pain management. Rapidly evolving surgical and anesthesia techniques and the introduction of newer pharmaceutical agents make it difficult to identify best practice from retrospective experience reported in the perioperative literature. Prospective studies that deal with specific patient populations, incomparable patient groups or techniques, and unique practice bias have limited validity of claims regarding several promising approaches to perioperative risk reduction. In the absence of clear scientific principles, a perioperative pulmonary risk management strategy for the early part of this century is based on the consensus practice of informed clinicians (Box 4).
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- Charles B Watson
- Department of Anesthesia, Bridgeport Hospital, Perry 3, Box 5000, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA.
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