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Refugia JM, Thakker PU, Roebuck E, Brownstead HA, Rodriguez AR, Tsivian M. Surgeon-administered regional nerve blocks during radical cystectomy: a feasibility study. Int Urol Nephrol 2024; 56:2227-2234. [PMID: 38316683 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-023-03939-w] [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: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the technique for surgeon-administered, ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (SU-TAP) blocks performed during radical cystectomy as a component of multimodal, perioperative pain management. METHODS Retrospective, case series of patients receiving SU-TAP blocks just prior to incision for RC. TAP blocks were performed by the surgeon with a standard technique using US guidance to instill an anesthetic solution. The primary outcome was opioid consumption at the intervals of 0-12, 12-24, 24-36, and 36-48 h postoperatively. Opioid consumption was reported as oral morphine milligram equivalents (MME). Secondary outcomes included time to perform SU-TAP blocks, and safety of block procedure. RESULTS 34 patients were included. During the median length of stay of 4 days (interquartile range [IQR] 3-7), only 30/34 (88%) of patients required opioids within the first 12 h post-op, decreasing to 38% by 48 h post-op. The median consumption decreased in the first 48 h from 21 MMEs (IQR 9-38) to 10 MMEs (IQR 8-15) at the 0-12 and 36-48 h intervals, respectively. The median time to perform block procedure was 6 min (IQR 4-8 min) and there were no safety events related to the SU-TAP blocks. Limitations include no comparative arm for opioid consumption. CONCLUSION Our data suggest that urologists may feasibly perform US-guided TAP blocks as a practical, efficient, and safe method of regional anesthesia. SU-TAP blocks should be considered in ERAS protocols for RC. Future comparative studies on opioid consumption compared to local infiltration and alternative block techniques are warranted.
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- Justin M Refugia
- Department of Urology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health, 140 Charlois Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health, 140 Charlois Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, USA
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- Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Urology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health, 140 Charlois Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, USA
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- Department of Urology, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health, 140 Charlois Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, USA
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Li Y, Chen Y, Xue Y, Jin J, Xu Y, Zeng W, Liu J, Xie J. Injectable Hydrogel Delivery System with High Drug Loading for Prolonging Local Anesthesia. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2309482. [PMID: 38477406 PMCID: PMC11200007 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202309482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Peripheral nerve block is performed for precise pain control and lesser side effects after surgery by reducing opioid consumption. Injectable hydrogel delivery systems with high biosafety and moisture content have good clinical application prospects for local anesthetic delivery. However, how to achieve high drug loading and long-term controlled release of water-soluble narcotic drugs remains a big challenge. In this study, heterogeneous microspheres and an injectable gel-matrix composite drug delivery system are designed in two steps. First, heterogeneous hydrogel microspheres loaded with ropivacaine (HMS-ROP) are prepared using a microfluidic chip and in situ alkalization. An injectable self-healing hydrogel matrix (Gel) is then prepared from modified carboxymethylcellulose (CMC-ADH) and oxidized hyaluronic acid (OHA). A local anesthetic delivery system, Gel/HMS-ROP/dexmedetomidine (DEX), with long-term retention and drug release in vivo is prepared by combining HMS-ROP and Gel/DEX. The drug loading of HMS-ROP reached 41.1%, with a drug release time of over 160 h in vitro, and sensory and motor blockade times in vivo of 48 and 36 h, respectively. In summary, the sequential release and synergistic analgesic effects of the two anesthetics are realized using core-shell microspheres, DEX, and an injectable gel, providing a promising strategy for long-acting postoperative pain management.
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- Yongchun Li
- Department of AnesthesiologySun Yat‐Sen University Cancer CenterState Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern ChinaGuangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for CancerGuangzhouGuangdong510060China
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- School of Biomedical EngineeringShenzhen Campus of Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangming DistrictShenzhenGuangdong518107China
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- School of Biomedical EngineeringShenzhen Campus of Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangming DistrictShenzhenGuangdong518107China
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- School of Biomedical EngineeringShenzhen Campus of Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangming DistrictShenzhenGuangdong518107China
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- Department of AnesthesiologySun Yat‐Sen University Cancer CenterState Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern ChinaGuangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for CancerGuangzhouGuangdong510060China
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- Department of AnesthesiologySun Yat‐Sen University Cancer CenterState Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern ChinaGuangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for CancerGuangzhouGuangdong510060China
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- School of Biomedical EngineeringShenzhen Campus of Sun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangming DistrictShenzhenGuangdong518107China
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- Department of AnesthesiologySun Yat‐Sen University Cancer CenterState Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern ChinaGuangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for CancerGuangzhouGuangdong510060China
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On'Gele MO, Weintraub S, Qi V, Kim J. Local Anesthetics, Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST), and Liposomal Bupivacaine. Anesthesiol Clin 2024; 42:303-315. [PMID: 38705678 DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2023.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Local anesthetics have played a vital role in the multimodal analgesia approach to patient care by decreasing the use of perioperative opioids, enhancing patient satisfaction, decreasing the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, decreasing the length of hospital stay, and reducing the risk of chronic postsurgical pain. The opioid-reduced anesthetic management for perioperative analgesia has been largely successful with the use of local anesthetics during procedures such as peripheral nerve blocks and neuraxial analgesia. It is important that practitioners who use local anesthetics are aware of the risk factors, presentation, and management of local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST).
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- Michael O On'Gele
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Suite 680 Dulles, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Suite 680 Dulles, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Suite 680 Dulles, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Suite 680 Dulles, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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Kharasch ED, Klaas PB, Lanier WL. Scholarly Debate About Drug Efficacy in Scientific Journals Is "Protected Speech," Not Libel. Mayo Clin Proc 2024; 99:198-202. [PMID: 38309934 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2023.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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- Evan D Kharasch
- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC; Bermaride LLC, Durham, NC.
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- North Coast Arbitration Chambers, Minneapolis, MN; Maitland Chambers, London, UK; University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN
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Nijs K, Ruette J, Van de Velde M, Stessel B. Regional anaesthesia for ambulatory surgery. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2023; 37:397-408. [PMID: 37938085 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2022.12.001] [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: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Regional anaesthesia (RA) has an important and ever-expanding role in ambulatory surgery. Specific practices vary depending on the preferences and resources of the anaesthesia team and hospital setting. It is used for various purposes, including as primary anaesthetic technique for surgery but also as postoperative analgesic modality. The limited duration of action of currently available local anaesthetics limits their application in postoperative pain control and enhanced recovery. The search for the holy grail of regional anaesthetics continues. Current evidence suggests that a peripheral nerve block performed with long-acting local anaesthetics in combination with intravenous or perineural dexamethasone gives the longest and most optimal sensory block. In this review, we outline some possible blocks for ambulatory surgery and additives to perform RA. Moreover, we give an update on local anaesthesia drugs and adjuvants, paediatric RA in ambulatory care and discuss the impact of RA by COVID-19.
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- Kristof Nijs
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium; UHasselt, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Diepenbeek, Belgium; KULeuven, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium; Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- KULeuven, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium; UHasselt, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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Malan SH, Jaroszewski DE, Craner RC, Weis RA, Murray AW, Meinhardt JR, Girardo ME, Abdelrazek AS, Borah BJ, Dholakia R, Smith BB. Erector Spinae Plane Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine: Analgesic Adjunct in Adult Pectus Surgery. J Surg Res 2023; 289:171-181. [PMID: 37121043 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2023.03.016] [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: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Pain management may be challenging in patients undergoing pectus excavatum (PE) bar removal surgery. To enhance recovery, opioid sparing strategies with regional anesthesia including ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) have been implemented. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of bilateral ESPB with a liposomal bupivacaine/traditional bupivacaine mixture as part of an enhanced patient recovery pathway. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of adult patients who underwent PE bar removal from January 2019 to December 2020 was performed. Perioperative data were reviewed and recorded. Patients who received ESPB were compared to historical controls (non-ESPB patients). RESULTS A total of 202 patients were included (non-ESPB: 124 patients; ESPB: 78 patients). No adverse events were attributed to ESPB. Non-ESPB patients received more intraoperative opioids (milligram morphine equivalents; 41.8 ± 17.0 mg versus 36.7 ± 17.1, P = 0.05) and were more likely to present to the emergency department within 7 d postoperatively (4.8% versus 0%, P = 0.05) when compared to ESPB patients. No significant difference in total perioperative milligram morphine equivalents, severe pain in postanesthesia care unit (PACU), time from PACU arrival to analgesic administration, PACU length of stay, or postprocedure admission rates between groups were observed. CONCLUSIONS In patients undergoing PE bar removal surgery, bilateral ESPB with liposomal bupivacaine was performed without complications. ESPB with liposomal bupivacaine may be considered as an analgesic adjunct to enhance recovery in patients undergoing cardiothoracic procedures but further prospective randomized clinical trials comparing liposomal bupivacaine to traditional local anesthetics with and without indwelling nerve catheters are necessary.
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- Shawn H Malan
- Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellow, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, Temple, Texas
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- Professor of Surgery, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Research Fellow, Cardiovascular Surgery Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science Robert D. & Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Healthcare Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science Robert D. & Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Healthcare Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona.
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Wojtalewicz S, Erickson S, Vizmeg J, Shuckra J, Barger K, Cleveland A, Davis J, Niederauer S, Beeman M, Panic V, Wilcox K, Metcalf C, Agarwal J, Lade C, Davis B. Assessment of glyceride-structured oleogels as an injectable extended-release delivery system of bupivacaine. Int J Pharm 2023; 637:122887. [PMID: 36990171 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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This manuscript systematically assesses three different glycerides (tripalmitin, glyceryl monostearate, and a blend of mono-, di- and triesters of palmitic and stearic acids (Geleol™)) as potential gelator structuring agents of medium-chain triglyceride oil to form an oleogel-based injectable long-acting local anesthetic formulation for postoperative pain management. Drug release testing, oil-binding capacity, injection forces, x-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, and rheological testing were serially performed to characterize the functional properties of each oleogel. After benchtop assessment, the superior bupivacaine-loaded oleogel formulation was compared to bupivacaine HCl, liposomal bupivacaine, and bupivacaine-loaded medium-chain triglyceride oil in a rat sciatic nerve block model to assess in vivo long-acting local anesthetic performance. In vitro drug release kinetics were similar for all formulations, indicating that drug release rate is primarily dependent on the drug's affinity to the base oil. Glyceryl monostearate-based formulations had superior shelf-life and thermal stability. The glyceryl monostearate oleogel formulation was selected for in vivo evaluation. It was found to have a significantly longer duration of anesthetic effect than liposomal bupivacaine and was able to provide anesthesia twice as long as the equipotent bupivacaine-loaded medium-chain triglyceride oil, indicating that the increased viscosity of the oleogel provided enhanced controlled release over the drug-loaded oil alone.
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Ito T, Utsumi N, Baba Y, Matsumura T, Wakita R, Maeda S. Considerations for Satisfactory Sedation during Dental Implant Surgery. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13030461. [PMID: 36983643 PMCID: PMC10054855 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13030461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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Implant surgery is a lengthy dental procedure, and sedation is often used to reduce discomfort. The effectiveness of sedation has traditionally been evaluated in terms of patient and surgeon satisfaction, but the most important goal is not to induce a deep sleep in the patient, but rather to ensure that the surgery is performed safely and as planned. Additionally, adequate pain control is a necessary requirement for patient and surgeon satisfaction. Most patients undergoing implant surgery are middle-aged or older, and a relatively large number of them have cardiovascular disease. Infiltration anesthesia using articaine or lidocaine in combination with adrenaline is widely used, but its use in patients with cardiovascular disease is limited because of adrenaline’s effects on the cardiovascular system. The use of long-acting local anesthetics and the potential efficacy of ultrasound-guided jaw nerve block have been investigated to enhance analgesia without resorting to adrenaline. Midazolam and propofol are usually used for sedation, but dexmedetomidine, which causes less respiratory depression, and the ultrashort-acting benzodiazepine remimazolam are emerging as potential alternatives. Monitoring of anesthetic depth using electroencephalography is effective in maintaining a constant level of sedation. In addition, sedation promotes the stabilization of heart rate and blood pressure, reducing the risks associated with adrenaline and allowing for safer management.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-3-5803-5549; Fax: +81-3-5803-0206
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Subramaniam K, Sciortino CM, Boisen ML, La Colla L, Dickson A, Nowakowski E, Prangley K, Ruppert KM. Sternotomy Wound Infiltration With Liposomal Versus Plain Bupivacaine for Postoperative Analgesia After Elective Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2023; 37:42-49. [PMID: 36347730 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Poor pain control after cardiac surgery can be associated with postoperative complications, longer recovery, and development of chronic pain. The authors hypothesized that adding liposomal bupivacaine (LB) to plain bupivacaine (PB) will provide better and long-lasting analgesia when used for wound infiltration in median sternotomy. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, randomized, and double-blinded clinical trial. SETTING Single institution, tertiary care university hospital. PARTICIPANTS Adult patients who underwent elective cardiac surgery through median sternotomy. INTERVENTIONS A single surgeon performed wound infiltration of LB plus PB or PB into the sternotomy wound, chest, and mediastinal tube sites. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Patients were followed up for 72 hours for pain scores, opioid consumption, and adverse events. Sixty patients completed the study for analysis (LB group [n = 29], PB group [n = 31]). Patient characteristics, procedural variables, and pain scores measured at specific intervals from 4 hours until 72 hours postoperatively did not reveal any significant differences between the groups. Mixed-model regression showed that the trend of mean pain scores at movement in the LB group was significantly (p = 0.01) lower compared with the PB group. Opioid consumption over 72 hours was not significantly different between the 2 groups (oral morphine equivalents; median [interquartile range], 139 [73, 212] mg in LB v 105 [54, 188] mg in PB, p = 0.29). Recovery characteristics and adverse events were comparable. CONCLUSIONS LB added to PB for sternotomy wound infiltration during elective cardiac surgery did not significantly improve the quality of postoperative analgesia.
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- Kathirvel Subramaniam
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA
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Clinical care pathways for ambulatory total shoulder arthroplasty. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2022; 35:634-640. [PMID: 35943122 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) is growing in popularity and is increasingly done on an ambulatory basis. This review examines recent developments in anesthesia and analgesia for ambulatory shoulder surgery. Pathway components are discussed and a sample pathway is described. RECENT FINDINGS Adoption of pathways for shoulder surgery improves patient experience by reducing pain, opioid use, and side effects while improving patient satisfaction. Long-acting nerve blockade using adjuvants like dexamethasone provide long-lasting analgesia without rebound pain. Peripheral nerve blockade provides better analgesia than peri-articular injection of local anesthetic. There are multiple approaches to nerve blockade for shoulder surgery to consider, including interscalene, superior trunk, supraclavicular, and anterior suprascapular nerve blocks. Multimodal analgesia should include acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, but routine gabapentinoids should not be used. SUMMARY Anesthesiologists should lead the way to create and implement pathways for ambulatory total shoulder arthroplasty, incorporating appropriate patient selection, patient education, long-lasting nerve blockade, and multimodal analgesia.
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Yang F, Qiao Q, Cai M, Xia Z, Jiang X. Bupivacaine-loaded hydroxypropyl chitin based sponges prepared via a solvent-free process provide long-acting local anesthesia for postoperative pain. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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On'Gele MO, Weintraub S, Qi V, Kim J. Local Anesthetics, Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST), and Liposomal Bupivacaine. Clin Sports Med 2022; 41:303-315. [PMID: 35300842 DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2021.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Local anesthetics have played a vital role in the multimodal analgesia approach to patient care by decreasing the use of perioperative opioids, enhancing patient satisfaction, decreasing the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, decreasing the length of hospital stay, and reducing the risk of chronic postsurgical pain. The opioid-reduced anesthetic management for perioperative analgesia has been largely successful with the use of local anesthetics during procedures such as peripheral nerve blocks and neuraxial analgesia. It is important that practitioners who use local anesthetics are aware of the risk factors, presentation, and management of local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST).
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- Michael O On'Gele
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Suite 680 Dulles, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Suite 680 Dulles, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Suite 680 Dulles, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Suite 680 Dulles, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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Flaherty JM, Berg AA, Harrison A, Braman J, Pearson JM, Matelich B, Kaizer AM, Hutchins JL. Comparing liposomal bupivacaine plus bupivacaine to bupivacaine alone in interscalene blocks for rotator cuff repair surgery: a randomized clinical trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2022; 47:309-312. [DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2021-103349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BackgroundSingle-injection interscalene brachial plexus blocks are used for analgesia for rotator cuff repair (RCR) but have limited duration. The value of adding liposomal bupivacaine (LB) to prolong single-injection interscalene blocks is unclear. The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the addition of LB to regular bupivacaine interscalene blocks for patients undergoing arthroscopic RCR.MethodsIn this prospective, randomized trial, 70 patients undergoing primary RCR with equal group allocation were randomized by random number generator to receive an interscalene block with 20 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine or 10 mL 0.5% bupivacaine plus 133 mg LB. The primary outcome was cumulative opioid consumption within 72 hours of the procedure. Secondary outcomes included maximum pain scores and quality of recovery 15 survey scores.Results70 of the 80 randomized patients were included in final analysis following exclusion for protocol violations and loss to follow-up. Cumulative opioid consumption (oral morphine equivalents) within 72 hours in patients receiving LB was a median (IQR) of 31.9 mg (0, 73.1) compared with 45.0 mg (15.0, 108.8) among patients receiving bupivacaine alone (p=0.312). Patients receiving LB demonstrated mixed results regarding worst pain scores with improvements at 24 hours and 72 hours, but not 48 hours.ConclusionsLB added to bupivacaine interscalene blocks does not reduce opioid consumption within 72 hours following arthroscopic RCR.Trial registration numberNCT03587584.
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