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Xue FS, Cheng Y, Yuan YJ. Letter to the editor regarding "Effects of S-ketamine added to patient-controlled analgesia on early postoperative pain and recovery in patients undergoing thoracoscopic lung surgery: A randomized double-blinded controlled trial". J Clin Anesth 2024; 94:111421. [PMID: 38402688 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2024.111421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Fu-Shan Xue
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Lin JH, Wan L, Xue FS. Use of acupuncture to enhance recovery of gastrointestinal function after thoracoscopic surgery. Acupunct Med 2024:9645284241248467. [PMID: 38700252 DOI: 10.1177/09645284241248467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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- Jia-He Lin
- Department of Anesthesiology, Pinggu Campus of Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Ramjit S, Davey MG, Loo C, Moran B, Ryan EJ, Arumugasamy M, Robb WB, Donlon NE. Evaluating analgesia strategies in patients who have undergone oesophagectomy-a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials. Dis Esophagus 2024; 37:doad074. [PMID: 38221857 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doad074] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Optimal pain control following esophagectomy remains a topic of contention. The aim was to perform a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) evaluating the analgesia strategies post-esophagectomy. A NMA was performed according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)-NMA guidelines. Statistical analysis was performed using Shiny and R. Fourteen RCTs which included 565 patients and assessed nine analgesia techniques were included. Relative to systemic opioids, thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) significantly reduced static pain scores at 24 hours post-operatively (mean difference (MD): -13.73, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): -27.01-0.45) (n = 424, 12 RCTs). Intrapleural analgesia (IPA) demonstrated the best efficacy for static (MD: -36.2, 95% CI: -61.44-10.96) (n = 569, 15 RCTs) and dynamic (MD: -42.90, 95% CI: -68.42-17.38) (n = 444, 11 RCTs) pain scores at 48 hours. TEA also significantly reduced static (MD: -13.05, 95% CI: -22.74-3.36) and dynamic (MD: -18.08, 95% CI: -31.70-4.40) pain scores at 48 hours post-operatively, as well as reducing opioid consumption at 24 hours (MD: -33.20, 95% CI: -60.57-5.83) and 48 hours (MD: -42.66, 95% CI: -59.45-25.88). Moreover, TEA significantly shortened intensive care unit (ICU) stays (MD: -5.00, 95% CI: -6.82-3.18) and time to extubation (MD: -4.40, 95% CI: -5.91-2.89) while increased post-operative forced vital capacity (MD: 9.89, 95% CI: 0.91-18.87) and forced expiratory volume (MD: 13.87, 95% CI: 0.87-26.87). TEA provides optimal pain control and improved post-operative respiratory function in patients post-esophagectomy, reducing ICU stays, one of the benchmarks of improved post-operative recovery. IPA demonstrates promising results for potential implementation in the future following esophagectomy.
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- Sinead Ramjit
- Department of Surgery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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Xue FS, Su K, Cheng Y. Opioid-free anaesthesia reduces postoperative nausea and vomiting after thoracoscopic lung resection. Comment on Br J Anaesth; 132: 267-76. Br J Anaesth 2024; 132:827-828. [PMID: 38341285 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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- Fu S Xue
- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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González-Santos S, Mugabure B, Granell M, Aguinagalde B, López IJ, Aginaga A, Zubelzu I, Iraeta H, Zabaleta J, Izquierdo JM, González-Jorrín N, Sarasqueta C, Herreros-Pomares A. Analgesic Efficacy and Safety of Intrathecal Morphine or Intercostal Levobupivacaine in Lung Cancer Patients after Major Lung Resection Surgery by Videothoracoscopy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1972. [PMID: 38610735 PMCID: PMC11012894 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13071972] [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: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Background: Lung resection using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) improves surgical accuracy and postoperative recovery. Unfortunately, moderate-to-severe acute postoperative pain is still inherent to the procedure, and a technique of choice has not been established for the appropriate control of pain. In this study, we aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of intrathecal morphine (ITM) with that of intercostal levobupivacaine (ICL). Methods: We conducted a single-center, prospective, randomized, observer-blinded, controlled trial among 181 adult patients undergoing VATS (ISRCTN12771155). Participants were randomized to receive ITM or ICL. Primary outcomes were the intensity of pain, assessed by a numeric rating scale (NRS) over the first 48 h after surgery, and the amount of intravenous morphine used. Secondary outcomes included the incidence of adverse effects, length of hospital stay, mortality, and chronic post-surgical pain at 6 and 12 months after surgery. Results: There are no statistically significant differences between ITM and ICL groups in pain intensity and evolution at rest. In cough-related pain, differences in pain trajectories over time are observed. Upon admission to the PACU, cough-related pain was higher in the ITM group, but the trend reversed after 6 h. There are no significant differences in adverse effects. The rate of chronic pain was low and did not differ significantly between groups. Conclusions: ITM can be considered an adequate and satisfactory regional technique for the control of acute postoperative pain in VATS, compatible with the multimodal rehabilitation and early discharge protocols used in these types of surgeries.
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- Silvia González-Santos
- Department of Anesthesiology, Postoperative Care and Pain Management, Donostia University Hospital, 20014 San Sebastián, Spain; (S.G.-S.); (B.M.); (A.A.); (I.Z.); (H.I.); (N.G.-J.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Postoperative Care and Pain Management, Donostia University Hospital, 20014 San Sebastián, Spain; (S.G.-S.); (B.M.); (A.A.); (I.Z.); (H.I.); (N.G.-J.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Postoperative Care and Pain Management, Hospital General Universitario de València, 46014 Valencia, Spain
- Department of Surgery, Universitat de València, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Donostia University Hospital, 20014 San Sebastián, Spain; (B.A.); (I.J.L.); (J.Z.); (J.M.I.)
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Donostia University Hospital, 20014 San Sebastián, Spain; (B.A.); (I.J.L.); (J.Z.); (J.M.I.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Postoperative Care and Pain Management, Donostia University Hospital, 20014 San Sebastián, Spain; (S.G.-S.); (B.M.); (A.A.); (I.Z.); (H.I.); (N.G.-J.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Postoperative Care and Pain Management, Donostia University Hospital, 20014 San Sebastián, Spain; (S.G.-S.); (B.M.); (A.A.); (I.Z.); (H.I.); (N.G.-J.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Postoperative Care and Pain Management, Donostia University Hospital, 20014 San Sebastián, Spain; (S.G.-S.); (B.M.); (A.A.); (I.Z.); (H.I.); (N.G.-J.)
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Donostia University Hospital, 20014 San Sebastián, Spain; (B.A.); (I.J.L.); (J.Z.); (J.M.I.)
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Donostia University Hospital, 20014 San Sebastián, Spain; (B.A.); (I.J.L.); (J.Z.); (J.M.I.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Postoperative Care and Pain Management, Donostia University Hospital, 20014 San Sebastián, Spain; (S.G.-S.); (B.M.); (A.A.); (I.Z.); (H.I.); (N.G.-J.)
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Donostia University Hospital, ISS Bioguipuzcoa, 20014 San Sebastián, Spain;
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- Department of Biotechnology, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain;
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Cáncer, CIBERONC, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Yuan YJ, Li XY, Xue FS. Correct interpretation of between-group statistical differences in analgesic efficacy of different intercostal nerve block modalities. J Anesth 2024; 38:141-142. [PMID: 37733074 DOI: 10.1007/s00540-023-03258-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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- Yu-Jing Yuan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, NO. 95 Yong-An Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, NO. 95 Yong-An Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, NO. 95 Yong-An Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, People's Republic of China.
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Pang J, You J, Chen Y, Song C. Comparison of erector spinae plane block with paravertebral block for thoracoscopic surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Cardiothorac Surg 2023; 18:300. [PMID: 37891645 PMCID: PMC10612156 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-023-02343-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The efficacy of erector spinae plane block versus paravertebral block for thoracoscopic surgery remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the impact of erector spinae plane block versus paravertebral block on thoracoscopic surgery. METHODS We have searched PubMed, EMbase, Web of science, EBSCO, and Cochrane library databases through March 2022 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of erector spinae plane block versus paravertebral block on thoracoscopic surgery. This meta-analysis is performed using the random-effect model. RESULTS Seven RCTs are included in the meta-analysis. Overall, compared with erector spinae plane block for thoracoscopic surgery, paravertebral block results in significantly reduced pain scores at 12 h (SMD = 1.12; 95% CI 0.42 to 1.81; P = 0.002) and postoperative anesthesia consumption (SMD = 1.27; 95% CI 0.30 to 2.23; P = 0.01), but these two groups have similar pain scores at 1-2 h (SMD = 1.01; 95% CI - 0.13 to 2.15; P 0.08) and 4-6 h (SMD = 0.33; 95% CI - 0.16 to 0.81; P = 0.19), as well as incidence of nausea and vomiting (OR 0.93; 95% CI 0.38 to 2.29; P = 0.88). CONCLUSIONS Paravertebral block may be better for the pain relief after thoracoscopic surgery than erector spinae plane block.
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- Jinghua Pang
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Fenghua District People's Hospital of Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Fenghua District People's Hospital of Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Fenghua District People's Hospital of Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Fenghua District People's Hospital of Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
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Wang Y, Wu G, Liu Z, Wei X, Feng H, Su J, Shi P. Effect of oxycodone combined with ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral nerve block on postoperative analgesia in patients with lung cancer undergoing thoracoscopic surgery: protocol for a randomised controlled study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e074416. [PMID: 37844986 PMCID: PMC10582857 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Postoperative pain is a main component influencing the recovery of patients with lung cancer. The combination of patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) and paravertebral nerve block for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy for lung cancer can achieve a satisfactory analgesic effect and promote early rehabilitation of patients. The objective is to investigate the optimal dose of oxycodone for PCIA combined with paravertebral nerve block, to achieve effective multimodal analgesia management in patients undergoing thoracoscopic lung cancer lobectomy. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This prospective, double-blind, single-centre, parallel-group, superiority study from 7 April 2023 to 31 December 2024 will include 160 participants scheduled for thoracoscopic lobectomy for lung cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to four groups in a 1:1:1:1 ratio: OCA group (oxycodone: 0.5 mg/kg), OCB group (oxycodone: 1.0 mg/kg), OCC group (oxycodone: 1.5 mg/kg) and one sufentanil group (sufentanil: 2 µg/kg). Flurbiprofen 50 mg and ondansetron 16 mg are added to each group. All the drugs are diluted with 0.9% saline in a 100 mL volume, with a background infusion rate of 2 mL/hour, a bolus dose of 0.5 mL and a lockout interval of 15 min. The primary outcome is pain scores at rest and dynamic at 24 hours after surgery using a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Dynamic NRS scores are defined as NRS when coughing. NRS scores will be assessed at 2, 4, 12, 24 and 48 hours postoperatively. The secondary outcomes include the following variables: (1) NRS score at rest and dynamic at 2, 4, 12 and 48 hours postoperatively; (2) total dose of sufentanil or oxycodone consumption in PCIA; (3) the times of patient-controlled analgesia; (4) Ramsay Sedation Score (RSS) at 2, 4, 12, 24 and 48 hours after the surgery; (5) extubation time; (6) serum C-reactive protein and interleukin six levels; (7) incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting; (8) incidence of itching; (9) incidence of respiratory depression and (10) gastrointestinal recovery (exhaust time). ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University's Ethics Committee granted consent for this study (approval number: YXLL-KY-2022(116)). To enable widespread use of the data gathered, we plan to publish the trial's findings in an appropriate scientific journal after it is complete. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05742256.
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- Yujie Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- School of Anesthesiology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Ma G, Gou J, Chen L, Qiao X. Analgesic comparison of erector spinae plane block with intercostal nerve block for thoracoscopic surgery: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35093. [PMID: 37747029 PMCID: PMC10519539 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035093] [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: 06/10/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The analgesic efficacy of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) versus intercostal nerve block (ICNB) for thoracoscopic surgery remains controversial. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the impact of ESPB versus ICNB on thoracoscopic surgery. METHODS We searched PubMed, EMbase, Web of Science, EBSCO, and Cochrane library databases through May 2023 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of ESPB versus ICNB on thoracoscopic surgery. This meta-analysis was performed using the random-effect model or fixed-effect model based on the heterogeneity. RESULTS Four RCTs and 203 patients are included in the meta-analysis. Overall, compared with ICNB for thoracoscopic surgery, ESPB results in significantly reduced pain scores at 48 hours (SMD [standard mean difference] = -3.49; 95% CI [confidence interval] = -6.76 to -0.21; P = .04), but demonstrated no impact on pain scores at 24 hours (SMD = -0.04; 95% CI = -1.24 to 1.16; P = .95), pain scores at 4 to 6 hours (SMD = -0.16; 95% CI = -2.02 to 1.71; P = .87), pain scores at 12 hours (SMD = -0.16; 95% CI = -2.38 to 2.05; P = .88) or analgesic consumption (SMD = 0.27; 95% CI = -0.80 to 1.35; P = .62). CONCLUSIONS ESPB may be comparable with ICNB for the postoperative pain control of thoracoscopic surgery.
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- Guineng Ma
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Tianshui Second People’s Hospital, Gansu Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Tianshui Second People’s Hospital, Gansu Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Tianshui Second People’s Hospital, Gansu Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Tianshui Second People’s Hospital, Gansu Province, China
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Busser MJ, Kunju SM, Gurunathan U. Perioperative pain management in thoracic surgery: A survey of practices in Australia and New Zealand. Anaesth Intensive Care 2023; 51:348-358. [PMID: 37340679 DOI: 10.1177/0310057x231172787] [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: 06/22/2023]
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There are few data on current trends in pain management for thoracic surgery in Australia and New Zealand. Several new regional analgesia techniques have been introduced for these operations in the past few years. Our survey aimed to assess current practice and perceptions towards various modalities of pain management for thoracic surgery among anaesthetists in Australia and New Zealand. A 22-question electronic survey was developed and distributed in 2020 with the assistance of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Cardiac Thoracic Vascular and Perfusion Special Interest Group. The survey focused on four key domains-demographics, general pain management, operative technique, and postoperative approach. Of the 696 invitations, 165 complete responses were obtained, for a response rate of 24%. Most respondents reported a trend away from the historical standard of thoracic epidural analgesia, with a preference towards non-neuraxial regional analgesia techniques. If representative of anaesthetists in Australia and New Zealand more widely, this trend may result in less exposure of junior anaesthetists to the insertion and management of thoracic epidurals, potentially resulting in reduced familiarity and confidence in the technique. Furthermore, it demonstrates a notable reliance on surgically or intraoperatively placed paravertebral catheters as the primary analgesic modality, and suggests the need for future studies assessing the optimal method of catheter insertion and perioperative management. It also gives some insight into the current opinion and practice of the respondents with regard to formalised enhanced recovery after surgery pathways, acute pain services, opioid-free anaesthesia, and current medication selection.
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- Michael J Busser
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Anaesthesia, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Gencer A, Öz G, Gunay E, Dumanlı A. Effects of education on pain and anxiety before and after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. KARDIOCHIRURGIA I TORAKOCHIRURGIA POLSKA = POLISH JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY 2023; 20:94-99. [PMID: 37564961 PMCID: PMC10410629 DOI: 10.5114/kitp.2023.129550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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Introduction Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a common surgical procedure. Aim To find out how educating patients using multimedia affects their pain and anxiety before and after VATS surgery. Material and methods The study included 50 patients who underwent VATS between December 2017 and December 2018. The subjects were divided into two groups: the multimedia information group (MIG) and the control group (n = 25). The subjects underwent STAI-T testing, preoperative and postoperative STAI-S testing, and pulmonary function tests (PFT) before surgery and after surgery. Results The patients in the MIG had higher baseline anxiety levels than those in the control groups. There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of demographic information, surgical characteristics, or vital signs. There was a statistically significant difference in the preoperative (p = 0.001) and the postoperative (p = 0.0001) pain scores between MIG and control groups. The postoperative STAI-S scores of MIG increased, but this increase was not significant. In both groups, there was no significant difference in the changes in systolic blood pressure (p = 0.656) or respiratory rate (p = 0.05). There was no difference between post-training and pre- and post-operative pain scores in both groups. Conclusions Providing multimedia information before surgery has some effect on pain. However, providing multimedia information does not reduce postoperative anxiety.
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- Adem Gencer
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Yüksek İhtisas University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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Chen S, Guo Z, Wei X, Chen Z, Liu N, Yin W, Lan L. Efficacy of preemptive intercostal nerve block on recovery in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic lobectomy. J Cardiothorac Surg 2023; 18:168. [PMID: 37118846 PMCID: PMC10148478 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-023-02243-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Preemptive intercostal nerve block (pre-ICNB) achieves the same analgesic effects as postoperative ICNB (post-ICNB) remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of preemptive ICNB on perioperative outcomes for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). METHODS This was a randomized, open-label study (ChiCTR2200055667) from August 1, 2021, to December 30, 2021. Eligible patients scheduled for lobectomy for lung cancer were allocated into the pre-ICNB group and the post-ICNB group. The postoperative pain evaluation, patient rehabilitation, and opioid consumption were observed. RESULTS A total of 81 patients were included. When compared with the post-ICNB group, the pre-ICNB group had a lower proportion of hypertension comorbidity (P = 0.023), significantly lower total consumption of morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs) (P = 0.016), shorter extubation time (P = 0.019). The pre-ICNB group has similar Numeric Rating Scales (NRS) scores of dynamic pain in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), postoperative 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, and 48 h (P > 0.05), and had simialr scores of Bruggrmann Comfort Scale (BCS) in postoperative 6 h, 12 h, 24 and 48 h (P > 0.05). The scores of the Mini-mental state examination (MMSE) and Ramsay in the pre-ICNB group were comparable to those in the post-ICNB group, except the scores of MMSE and Ramsay in postoperative 6 h were lower (P = 0.048 and P = 0.019). The pain evaluation in the 1-month follow-up was comparable with that in the post-ICBN group (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Pre- ICNB is equally efficacious in perioperative pain management as post-ICNB, and pre-ICNB significantly reduces intra-operative opioid consumption, providing faster recovery in PACU. TRIAL REGISTRATION Registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Register (ChiCTR2200055667).
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- Shaojuan Chen
- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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Hong JM, Kim E, Jeon S, Lee D, Baik J, Cho AR, Cho JS, Ahn HY. A prospective double-blinded randomized control trial comparing erector spinae plane block to thoracic epidural analgesia for postoperative pain in video-assisted thoracic surgery. Saudi Med J 2023; 44:155-163. [PMID: 36773983 PMCID: PMC9987706 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2023.44.2.20220644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/13/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare the analgesic efficacies of erector spinae plane (ESP) block and thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). METHODS Sixty patients undergoing VATS received patient-controlled TEA with a basal rate of 3 ml/hour (h), a bolus of 3 ml (Group E), or ESP block with programmed intermittent bolus infusions of 15 mL/3 h and a bolus of 5 ml (Group ES) for 2 postoperative days. The primary outcome was to compare pain scores at rest 24 h postoperatively between the 2 groups. Secondary outcomes included NRS score for 48 h, procedural time, dermatomal spread, use of rescue medication, adverse events, and patient satisfaction. RESULTS Patients with continuous ESP block had a higher NRS score than those with TEA but no statistical difference at a specific time. The dermatomal spread was more extensive in the TEA group than in the ESP block group (p=0.016); cumulative morphine consumption was higher in the ESP block group (p=0.047). The incidence of overall adverse events in the TEA group was higher than in the ESP block group (p=0.045). CONCLUSION Erector spinae plane block may be inferior to TEA for analgesia following VATS, but it could have tolerable analgesia and a better side effect profile than TEA. Therefore, it could be an alternative to TEA as a component of multimodal analgesia.
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- Jeong-Min Hong
- From the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim, Jeon, Lee, Baik, A. R. Cho), School of Medicine, Pusan National University; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim), Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital; from the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (J. S. Cho, Ahn), Pusan National University Hospital, Busan; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Jeon), School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
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- From the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim, Jeon, Lee, Baik, A. R. Cho), School of Medicine, Pusan National University; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim), Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital; from the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (J. S. Cho, Ahn), Pusan National University Hospital, Busan; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Jeon), School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
- Address correspondence and reprint request to: Dr. Eunsoo Kim, Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea. E-mail: ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9978-4973
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- From the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim, Jeon, Lee, Baik, A. R. Cho), School of Medicine, Pusan National University; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim), Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital; from the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (J. S. Cho, Ahn), Pusan National University Hospital, Busan; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Jeon), School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
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- From the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim, Jeon, Lee, Baik, A. R. Cho), School of Medicine, Pusan National University; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim), Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital; from the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (J. S. Cho, Ahn), Pusan National University Hospital, Busan; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Jeon), School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
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- From the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim, Jeon, Lee, Baik, A. R. Cho), School of Medicine, Pusan National University; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim), Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital; from the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (J. S. Cho, Ahn), Pusan National University Hospital, Busan; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Jeon), School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
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- From the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim, Jeon, Lee, Baik, A. R. Cho), School of Medicine, Pusan National University; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim), Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital; from the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (J. S. Cho, Ahn), Pusan National University Hospital, Busan; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Jeon), School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
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- From the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim, Jeon, Lee, Baik, A. R. Cho), School of Medicine, Pusan National University; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim), Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital; from the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (J. S. Cho, Ahn), Pusan National University Hospital, Busan; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Jeon), School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
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- From the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim, Jeon, Lee, Baik, A. R. Cho), School of Medicine, Pusan National University; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Hong, Kim), Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital; from the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (J. S. Cho, Ahn), Pusan National University Hospital, Busan; from the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (Jeon), School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
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Fu X, Ye X, An LN, Jiang H, Huang WB, Huang Y, Dong J, Ren YF. Efficacy and Safety of Methylprednisolone for Lung Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Pain Ther 2023; 12:165-186. [PMID: 36260278 PMCID: PMC9845491 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-022-00443-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The administration of methylprednisolone (MP) is a component of perioperative multimodal analgesia that mitigates the potentially deleterious effects of postoperative pain and opioid consumption. However, a systematic evaluation of the efficacy and safety of MP is lacking. The present systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to quantify the potential clinical benefits and risks of perioperative MP in lung surgery. METHODS We searched seven electronic databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing MP with placebo. Coprimary outcomes were rest pain scores, dynamic pain scores, and cumulative morphine equivalent consumption within 24 h postoperatively. RESULTS A total of 11 trials including 643 participants were selected for our meta-analysis. The results demonstrated that the MP group had a significant difference in coprimary outcomes (rest pain scores, dynamic pain scores, and cumulative morphine equivalent consumption) compared with the placebo group; nevertheless, the improvement was not clinically meaningful based on minimum clinically important differences (MCID). Notably, MP administration reduced serum levels of interleukin (IL)-6 at 6 h (weighted mean difference -20.49 pg/mL; 95% CI -29.94 to -11.04), and decreased the incidence rate of acute lung injury (rate ratio 0.18; 95% CI 0.03-0.98) and cognitive dysfunction (rate ratio 0.43; 95% CI 0.21-0.88) compared with the placebo group. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that the administration of MP contributed to an insignificant relief in acute postoperative pain for lung surgery in a clinical setting. Future studies should focus on exploring the role of MP in reducing pulmonary and surgical-related complications after lung surgery. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER PROSPERO registration number CRD42022314224.
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- Xi Fu
- grid.415440.0Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shi-er-qiao Road, Chengdu, 610072 Sichuan China
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- grid.415440.0Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shi-er-qiao Road, Chengdu, 610072 Sichuan China
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- Outpatient Department of Western Theater, Command General Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan China
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- grid.415440.0Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shi-er-qiao Road, Chengdu, 610072 Sichuan China
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- grid.415440.0Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shi-er-qiao Road, Chengdu, 610072 Sichuan China
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- grid.415440.0Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shi-er-qiao Road, Chengdu, 610072 Sichuan China
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- grid.415440.0Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shi-er-qiao Road, Chengdu, 610072 Sichuan China
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- grid.415440.0Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shi-er-qiao Road, Chengdu, 610072 Sichuan China
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Thuppal S, Sleiman A, Chawla K, Dynda D, Evans Q, Markwell S, Hazelrigg S, Crabtree T. Randomized Trial of Bupivacaine Versus Liposomal Bupivacaine in Minimally Invasive Lobectomy. Ann Thorac Surg 2022; 114:1128-1134. [PMID: 35331700 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2022.02.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objective of this single-blind randomized study is to compare local infiltration of bupivacaine or liposomal bupivacaine (LipoB) in narcotic naïve patients undergoing minimally invasive lobectomy for early stage lung cancer. METHODS Adult patients without previous lung surgery undergoing minimally invasive lobectomy (robotic or thoracoscopic) for early stage lung cancer were randomly assigned to bupivacaine (with epinephrine 0.25%, 1:200 000) or LipoB 1.3%. Pain level was documented using the visual analog scale and morphine equivalents for narcotic pain medications. Inhospital treatment cost and pharmacy cost were compared. RESULTS The study enrolled 50 patients (bupivacaine, 24; LipoB, 26). The mean age of patients was 66 years, 94% were non-Hispanic white, and 48% were male. There was no difference in baseline characteristics and comorbidities. Duration of surgery (105 vs 137 minutes, P = .152), chest tube duration (49 vs 55 hours, P = .126), and length of stay (2.45 vs 3.28 days, P = .326) were similar between treatments. Inhospital morphine equivalents were 42.7 mg vs 48 mg (P = .714), and the median pain score was 5.2 vs 4.75 (P = .602) for bupivacaine vs LipoB, respectively. There was no difference in narcotic use at 2 to 4 weeks (57.1% [12 of 21] vs 54.5% [12 of 22], P = 1.00), and at 6 months (5.9% [1 of 17] vs 9.5% [2 of 21], P = 1.00) after surgery. The overall cost ($20 252 vs $22 775, P = .225) was similar; however, pharmacy cost for LipoB was higher ($1052 vs $596, P = .0001). CONCLUSIONS In narcotic naïve patients undergoing minimally invasive lobectomy, short-term narcotic use, postoperative pain scores, length of stay, and long-term narcotic use were similar between bupivacaine and LipoB.
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- Sowmyanarayanan Thuppal
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois; Center for Clinical Research, Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois; Center for Clinical Research, Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois; Center for Clinical Research, Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois.
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Yu H, Tian W, Xu Z, Jiang R, Jin L, Mao W, Chen Y, Yu H. Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia with opioids after thoracoscopic lung surgery: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2022; 22:253. [PMID: 35941536 PMCID: PMC9358799 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-022-01785-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Opioids remain the mainstream therapy for post-surgical pain. The choice of opioids administered by patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) for thoracoscopic lung surgery is unclear. This study compared 3 opioid analgesics for achieving satisfactory analgesia with minimal emesis (SAME). Methods This randomized clinical trial enrolled patients scheduled for thoracoscopic lung surgery randomized to receive 1 of 3 opioids for PCIA: oxycodone (group O), hydromorphone (group H), and sufentanil (group S). The primary outcome was the proportion of subjects achieving SAME, i.e., no-to-mild pain (pain score < 4/10) with minimal nausea/vomiting (PONV score < 2/4) when coughing during the pulmonary rehabilitation exercise in the first 3 postoperative days. Results Of 555 enrolled patients, 184 patients in group O, 186 in group H and 184 in group S were included in the final analysis. The primary outcome of SAME was significantly different among group O, H and S (41.3% vs 40.3% vs 29.9%, P = 0.043), but no difference was observed between pairwise group comparisons. Patients in groups O and H had lower pain scores when coughing on the second day after surgery than those in group S, both with mean differences of 1 (3(3,4) and 3(3,4) vs 4(3,4), P = 0.009 and 0.039, respectively). The PONV scores were comparable between three groups (P > 0.05). There were no differences in other opioid-related side effects, patient satisfaction score, and QoR-15 score among three groups. Conclusions Given clinically relevant benefits detected, PCIA with oxycodone or hydromorphone is superior to sufentanil for achieving SAME as a supplement to multimodal analgesia in patients undergoing thoracoscopic lung surgery. Trial registration This study was registered at (ChiCTR2100045614, 19/04/2021). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12871-022-01785-4.
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- Hong Yu
- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University. No, 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Neijiang, Neijiang, 641000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University. No, 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chengdu Second People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610017, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The People's Hospital of Leshan, Leshan, 614099, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The People's Hospital of Jianyang, Chengdu, 641499, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liangshan Hospital of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, Xichang, 615099, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University. No, 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Zhao X, Li X, Wang Y, Xiao W, Zhang B, Meng X, Sun X. Efficacy of Intrathoracic Intercostal Nerve Block on Postoperative Acute and Chronic Pains of Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery. J Pain Res 2022; 15:2273-2281. [PMID: 35967470 PMCID: PMC9365024 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s369042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) frequently suffered postoperative acute and chronic pains. In recent years, intrathoracic intercostal nerve block (INB) is regularly used thanks to its safety and accuracy, especially under the circumstance of lacking ultrasound or in face of the contraindications of the thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB). However, clinical evidence of comparing TPVB and INB for pain management after VATS has been limited and the observation of the chronic pain has been less than clear. Methods A total of 180 patients undergoing VATS were randomly divided into three groups: A single multi-point paravertebral nerve block (Group P), intrathoracic intercostal nerve block (Group I), and general anesthesia without any regional block (Group C). Postoperative acute pain was scored at rest and coughing by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for recording 24h, 48h and 72h after VATS. All patients were interviewed 1, 3 and 6 months after the surgery to investigate both the incidence and intensity of chronic pains. Results There were significantly less incidence and intensity of acute pain in Group P and Group I, compared to those in Group C. The patients in Group I showed the least incidence and intensity of chronic pain after 3 months compared with those in Group P and Group C. There are 89 of 98 patients suffering pains after 1 month, which grew into chronic pains after 3 months and 78 of them still suffered chronic pains even after 6 months. Conclusion The intrathoracic INB offers excellent relief from acute and chronic pains, which does as effectively as TPVB. Besides, one-month postoperative pain could increase the risk of a chronic one.
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- Xiaoning Zhao
- The Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of China
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- The Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of China
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- The Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of China
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- The Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of China
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- The Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of China
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- The Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of China
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- The Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Xijia Sun, The Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 15840015620, Email
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Hamilton C, Alfille P, Mountjoy J, Bao X. Regional anesthesia and acute perioperative pain management in thoracic surgery: a narrative review. J Thorac Dis 2022; 14:2276-2296. [PMID: 35813725 PMCID: PMC9264080 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-21-1740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Background and Objective Thoracic surgery causes significant pain which can negatively affect pulmonary function and increase risk of postoperative complications. Effective analgesia is important to reduce splinting and atelectasis. Systemic opioids and thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) have been used for decades and are effective at treating acute post-thoracotomy pain, although both have risks and adverse effects. The advancement of thoracoscopic surgery, a focus on multimodal and opioid-sparing analgesics, and the development of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques have greatly expanded the options for acute pain management after thoracic surgery. Despite the expansion of surgical techniques and analgesic approaches, there is no clear optimal approach to pain management. This review aims to summarize the body of literature regarding systemic and regional anesthetic techniques for thoracic surgery in both thoracotomy and minimally invasive approaches, with a goal of providing a foundation for providers to make individualized decisions for patients depending on surgical approach and patient factors, and to discuss avenues for future research. Methods We searched PubMed and Google Scholar databases from inception to May 2021 using the terms “thoracic surgery”, “thoracic surgery AND pain management”, “thoracic surgery AND analgesia”, “thoracic surgery AND regional anesthesia”, “thoracic surgery AND epidural”. We considered articles written in English and available to the reader. Key Content and Findings There is a wide variety of strategies for treating acute pain after thoracic surgery, including multimodal opioid and non-opioid systemic analgesics, regional anesthesia including TEA and paravertebral blocks (PVB), and a recent expansion in the use of novel fascial plane blocks especially for thoracoscopy. The body of literature on the effectiveness of different approaches for thoracotomy and thoracoscopy is a rapidly expanding field and area of active debate. Conclusions The optimal analgesic approach for thoracic surgery may depend on patient factors, surgical factors, and institutional factors. Although TEA may provide optimal analgesia after thoracotomy, PVB and emerging fascial plane blocks may offer effective alternatives. A tailored approach using multimodal systemic therapies and regional anesthesia is important, and future studies comparing techniques are necessary to further investigate the optimal approach to improve patient outcomes.
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- Casey Hamilton
- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Wu H, Ding T, Yan S, Huang Z, Zhang H. Risk factors for moderate-to-severe postoperative pain after percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a retrospective cohort study. Sci Rep 2022; 12:8366. [PMID: 35589956 PMCID: PMC9120144 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-12623-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a minimally invasive procedure for removing renal calculi, while a large number of patients experience acute moderate-to-severe pain despite the analgesia provided. This study aimed to explore the risk factors for postoperative pain after PCNL, which may provide a novel perspective to refine the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program and to improve clinical outcomes. The clinical data of 331 patients who underwent PCNL in our hospital from September 2020 to February 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The pain intensity was assessed every 4 h until 24 h post-surgery. According to the visual analog scale (VAS) score, patients were divided into two groups: mild or no pain group (VAS score, 0–3) and moderate-to-severe pain group (VAS score, 4–10). The pre-, peri-, and post-operative data were collected and analyzed. The indicators with statistically significant differences were selected, and multivariate logistic regression analysis was employed to determine the risk factors for postoperative pain after PCNL. Among 331 patients, 221 patients had moderate-to-severe pain and the incidence rate was 66.77%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the independent risk factors for moderate-to-severe pain after PCNL were the diameter of the renal calculus (odds ratio (OR) = 6.23, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.50–15.56, P = 0.001), the number of renal calculi (OR = 15.892, 95% CI 7.721–32.711, P < 0.01), the presence of residual calculi (OR = 1.780, 95% CI 0.897–3.533, P = 0.01), and operation time (OR = 1.033, 95% CI 1.020–1.046, P < 0.01). The diameter of the renal calculus, the number of renal calculi, the presence of residual calculi, and operation time were significant predictors of postoperative pain after PCNL.
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- Haotian Wu
- School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.,Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, No.168 Litang Road, Changping District, Beijing, 102218, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, No.168 Litang Road, Changping District, Beijing, 102218, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. .,Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, No.168 Litang Road, Changping District, Beijing, 102218, China.
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Sherazee EA, Chen SA, Li D, Li D, Frank P, Kiaii B. Pain Management Strategies for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery. INNOVATIONS-TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY 2022; 17:167-176. [PMID: 35521910 DOI: 10.1177/15569845221091779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Elan A Sherazee
- Department of Surgery, 8789UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, 8789UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, 8789UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, 8789UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, 8789UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, 8789UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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Lin J, Liao Y, Gong C, Yu L, Gao F, Yu J, Chen J, Chen X, Zheng T, Zheng X. Regional Analgesia in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery: A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:842332. [PMID: 35463038 PMCID: PMC9019113 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.842332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background A variety of regional analgesia methods are used during video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Our network meta-analysis (NMA) sought to evaluate the advantages of various methods of localized postoperative pain management in VATS patients. Methods PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and EMBASE were searched from their date of inception to May 2021 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing two or more types of locoregional analgesia in adults using any standardized clinical criteria. This was done using Bayesian NMA. Results A total of 3,563 studies were initially identified, and 16 RCTs with a total of 1,144 participants were ultimately included. These studies, which spanned the years 2014 to 2021 and included data from eight different countries, presented new information. There were a variety of regional analgesia techniques used, and in terms of analgesic effect, thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA) [SMD (standard mean difference) = 1.12, CrI (Credible interval): (-0.08 to -2.33)], thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) (SMD = 0.67, CrI: (-0.25 to 1.60) and erector spinae plane block (ESPB) (SMD = 0.34, CrI: (-0.5 to 1.17) were better than other regional analgesia methods. Conclusion Overall, these findings show that TEA, TPVB and ESPB may be effective forms of regional analgesia in VATS. This research could be a valuable resource for future efforts regarding the use of thoracic regional analgesia and enhanced recovery after surgery. Systematic Review Registration Identifier [PROSPERO CRD42021253218].
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- Jingfang Lin
- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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Wu Y, Kang Y, Li Y, Fu B. Impact of Ultrasound-Guided Deep Serratus Anterior Plane Block Combined With Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant to Ropivacaine Inpatient Quality of Recovery Scores Undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Oncol 2022; 12:858030. [PMID: 35433468 PMCID: PMC9008730 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.858030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BackgroundBreast cancer has overtaken lung cancer as the most commonly diagnosed malignancy and is the leading cause of cancer-related death in women. Surgery is the only possible cure for breast cancer, and the incidence of acute postoperative pain (APP) is high in breast surgery. Previous reports suggested that ultrasound-guided deep serratus anterior plane block (dSAPB) provided effective blockade to relieve pain after modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer. In fact, despite the long-acting local anesthetic agents used, the patient’s pain cannot completely be eliminated due to the short duration of anesthesia. Dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to local anesthetics can prolong peripheral nerve block duration. However, no study has investigated the role of dSAPB with dexmedetomidine in the quality of recovery scores undergoing modified radical mastectomy. Thus, this study was conducted aiming at this aspect.Material and MethodsThis single-center, double-blind, randomized clinical trial was conducted at Bethune International Peace Hospital. A total of 88 participants of elective modified radical mastectomy were enrolled from May and November 2021. Ultrasound-guided dSAPB combined with 30 ml of 0.375% ropivacaine or 30 ml of 0.375% ropivacaine with dexmedetomidine (1 μg/kg) was administrated before anesthesia at the fourth to fifth ribs of the axillary midline. The primary outcome was quality of recovery, measured 24 h postoperatively using the QoR-15. Secondary outcomes were the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores at rest and movement at 1, 6, 12, 24, and 48 h after surgery, 48 h sufentanil consumption postoperatively, the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), length of post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) stay, dizziness, delirium, SAPB-related adverse events, and patient’s satisfaction with pain management.ResultsAmong the 88 participants, 8 did not meet the inclusion criteria; the other 80 were randomized to receive dSAPB combined with ropivacaine (Group R, N=40) and dSAPB combined with ropivacaine plus DEX (Group RD, N=40), of which a total of 7 (4 in Group R and 3 in Group RD) were excluded due to protocol deviation. Eventually,73 participants (36 in Group R and 37 in Group RD) were included for final analysis, with age (SD, years, 54.08[6.28] vs. 54.62[7.44], p=0.740), body mass index (BMI) (SD, 27.96[1.67] vs. 27.57[2.38], p=0.428), and median preoperative global QoR-15 score (interquartile range (IQR), 127[123.25–131] vs. 126[121–130], p=0.662). The median postoperative global QoR-15 score (IQR, 107[103–112] vs. 109.5[107–114], p=0.016), VAS score at rest at 12th hour (IQR, 1[1–2] vs. 1[1–2], p=0.033), VAS score in movement at 12th hour (IQR, 2[1–3] vs. 2[1–3], p=0.014) and at 24th hour (IQR, 3[2–3] vs. 3[2–3], p=0.040), and median sufentanil rescues consumption (IQR, 14[12–17 vs. 14[12–15], p=0.022] of Group RD were significantly lower than those of the Group R. Patient satisfaction score (SD, 8.28[0.70] vs. 8.62[0.59], p=0.024) of Group RD were significantly higher than those of the Group R.ConclusionThe ultrasound-guided dSAPB combined with dexmedetomidine plus ropivacaine may improve the QoR-15 in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy and indicates that it may be a useful intervention to aid recovery following breast cancer surgery. Furthermore, participants in the ropivacaine with DEX group met the superior pain relief in the early postoperative period, reduced postoperative cumulative opioid consumption, increased patient satisfaction, and no increase in the incidence of complications.
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Effects of Nalbuphine Combined with Anterior Serratus Plane Block in Elderly Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Surgery. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2022; 2022:7408951. [PMID: 35186237 PMCID: PMC8853809 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7408951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Postoperative pain in elderly patients with lung cancer after thoracoscopic surgery is still an important factor affecting the prognosis of patients. In this study, 200 elderly patients with lung cancer who were positive and planned to undergo video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery were randomly divided into four groups: control group, SAPB (serratus anterior plane block) group, Nalbuphine group and Nalbuphine + SAPB group. The effects of drugs and nerve block on the perioperative indexes of elderly patients were observed. The results showed that ① The VAS and SAS scores of postoperative analgesia in the Nalbuphine + SAPB group were lower than those in the single group and the control group. ② The postoperative spontaneous respiratory recovery time, extubation time, resuscitation room stay time, extubation cough, restlessness and respiratory depression in the Nalbuphine + SAPB group were lower than those in the single group and the control group. ③ The heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP) and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) of patients in Nalbuphine + SAPB group before induction, T2 after intubation, T3 before skin incision, T4 after skin incision, T5 after chest closure and T6 after extubation were lower than those in single group and control group. Therefore, this study concluded that Nabufine combined with SAPB can make the vital signs of intraoperative patients more stable, which is worthy of clinical promotion.
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Deng W, Jiang CW, Qian KJ, Liu F. Evaluation of Rhomboid Intercostal Block in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery: Comparing Three Concentrations of Ropivacaine. Front Pharmacol 2022; 12:774859. [PMID: 35115929 PMCID: PMC8805173 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.774859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Ultrasound-guided rhombic intercostal block (RIB) is a novel regional block that provides analgesia for patients who have received video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). The anesthetic characteristics of ultrasound-guided RIB with different concentrations of ropivacaine are not known. This research primarily hypothesizes that ultrasound-guided RIB, given in combination with the same volume of different concentrations of ropivacaine, would improve the whole quality of recovery-40 (QoR-40) among patients with VATS. Approaches: This double-blinded, single-center, prospective, and controlled trial randomized 100 patients undergoing VATS to receive RIB. One hundred patients who have received elective VATS and satisfied inclusion standards were fallen into four groups randomly: control group with no RIB and R0.2%, R0.3%, and R0.4%; they underwent common anesthesia plus the RIB with ropivacaine at 0.2%, 0.3%, and 0.4% in a volume of 30 ml. Outcomes: Groups R0.2%, R0.3%, and R0.4% displayed great diversities in the overall QoR-40 scores and QoR-40 dimensions (in addition to psychological support) by comparing with the control group (Group C) (p < 0.001 for all contrasts). Groups R0.3% and R0.4% displayed great diversities in the overall QoR-40 scores and QoR-40 dimensions (in addition to psychological support) by comparing with the R0.2% group (p < 0.001 for all contrasts). The overall QoR-40 scores and QoR-40 dimensions [physical comfort (p = 0.585)] did not vary greatly between Groups R0.3% and R0.4% (p > 0.05 for all contrasts). Groups R0.2%, R0.3%, and R0.4% showed significant differences in numerical rating scales (NRS) score region under the curve (AUC) at rest and on movement in 48 h when compared with the Group C (p < 0.001 for all contrasts). Groups R0.3% and R0.4% displayed great diversities in NRS score AUC at rest and on movement in 48 h when compared with the R0.2% group (p < 0.001 for all contrasts). The NRS mark AUC at rest and, on movement in 48 h, did not vary greatly between the Group R0.3% and R0.4% (p > 0.05 for all contrasts). Conclusion: In this study it was found that a dose of 0.3% ropivacaine is the best concentration for RIB for patients undergoing VATS. Through growing ropivacaine concentration, the analgesia of the RIB was not improved greatly. Clinicaltrials.gov Registration:https://clinicaltrials.gov/, identifier ChiCTR2100046254.
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- Wei Deng
- Department of Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Medical Innovation Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Medical Innovation Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Critical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Medical Innovation Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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Zengin M, Sazak H, Baldemir R, Ulger G, Alagoz A. The Effect of Erector Spinae Plane Block and Combined Deep and Superficial Serratus Anterior Plane Block on Acute Pain After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Study. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2022; 36:2991-2999. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.01.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane catheter versus video-assisted paravertebral catheter placement in minimally invasive thoracic surgery: comparing continuous infusion analgesic techniques on early quality of recovery, respiratory function and chronic persistent surgical pain: study protocol for a double-blinded randomised controlled trial. Trials 2021; 22:965. [PMID: 34963493 PMCID: PMC8715598 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05863-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Compared to conventional thoracotomy, minimally invasive thoracic surgery (MITS) can reduce postoperative pain, reduce tissue trauma and contribute to better recovery. However, it still causes significant acute postoperative pain. Truncal regional anaesthesia techniques such as paravertebral and erector spinae blocks have shown to contribute to postoperative analgesia after MITS. Satisfactory placement of an ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral catheter can be technically challenging compared to an ultrasound-guided erector spinae catheter. However, in MITS, an opportunity arises for directly visualised placement of a paravertebral catheter by the surgeon under thoracoscopic guidance. Alongside with thoracic epidural, a paravertebral block is considered the “gold standard” of thoracic regional analgesic techniques. To the best of our knowledge, there are no randomised controlled trials comparing surgeon-administered paravertebral catheter and anaesthesiologist-assisted erector spinae catheter for MITS in terms of patient-centred outcomes such as quality of recovery. Methods This trial will be a prospective, double-blinded randomised controlled trial. A total of 80 eligible patients will be randomly assigned to receive either an anaesthesiologist-assisted ultrasound-guided erector spinae catheter or a surgeon-assisted video-assisted paravertebral catheter, in a 1:1 ratio following induction of general anaesthesia for minimally assisted thoracic surgery. Both groups will receive the same standardised analgesia protocol for both intra- and postoperative periods. The primary outcome is defined as Quality of Recovery (QoR-15) score between the two groups at 24 h postoperative. Secondary outcomes include assessment of chronic persistent surgical pain (CPSP) at 3 months postoperative using the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) Short Form and Short Form McGill (SF-15) questionnaires, assessment of postoperative pulmonary function, area under the curve for Verbal Rating Score for pain at rest and on deep inspiration versus time over 48 h, total opioid consumption over 48 h, QoR-15 at 48 h, and postoperative complications and morbidity as measured by the Comprehensive Complication Index. Discussion Despite surgical advancements in thoracic surgery, severe acute postoperative pain following MITS is still prevailing. This study will provide recommendations about the efficacy of an anaesthesia-administered ultrasound-guided erector spinae catheter or surgeon-administered, video-assisted paravertebral catheter techniques for early quality of recovery following MITS. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.govNCT04729712. Registered on 28 January 2021. All items from the World Health Organization Trial Registration Data Set have been included.
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Gao X, Zhao T, Xu G, Ren C, Liu G, Du K. The Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound-Guided, Bi-Level, Erector Spinae Plane Block With Different Doses of Dexmedetomidine for Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:577885. [PMID: 34901039 PMCID: PMC8655682 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.577885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Background: The anesthetic characteristics of ultrasound-guided bi-level erector spinae plane block (ESPB) plus dexmedetomidine (Dex) remain unclear. We compared the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided bi-level ESPB plus different doses of Dex in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Methods: One-hundred eight patients undergoing VATS were randomized into three groups: R group (n = 38, 15 ml of 0.375% ropivacaine with 0.1 mg/kg dexamethasone), RD1 group (n = 38, 15 ml of 0.375% ropivacaine plus 0.5 μg/kg DEX with 0.1 mg/kg dexamethasone) and RD2 group (n = 38, 15 ml of 0.375% ropivacaine plus 1.0 μg/kg DEX with 0.1 mg/kg dexamethasone). The primary outcome was the pain 12 h after surgery. Secondary outcomes included the Prince Henry Hospital Pain Score; hemodynamics; consumption of sufentanil; anesthetized dermatomal distribution; recovery time; rescue analgesia; satisfaction scores of patients and surgeon; quick recovery index; adverse effects; the prevalence of chronic pain and quality of recovery. Results: The visual analog scale (VAS) and the Prince Henry pain score were significantly lower in both the RD1 and RD2 groups during the first 24 h after surgery (P
< 0.05). Both VAS with coughing and the Prince Henry pain score were significantly lower in the RD2 group than in the RD1 group 8–24 h after surgery (P < 0.05). Both heart rate and mean arterial pressure were significantly different from T2 to T6 in the RD1 and RD2 groups (P < 0.05). The receipt of remifentanil, propofol, Dex, and recovery time was significantly reduced in the RD2 group (P < 0.05). The requirement for sufentanil during the 8–72 h after surgery, less rescue medication, and total press times were significantly lower in the RD2 group (P < 0.05). The time to the first dose of rescue ketorolac was significantly longer in the RD2 group (P < 0.05). Further, anal exhaust, removal of chest tubes, and ambulation were significantly shorter in the RD2 group (P < 0.05). The incidence of tachycardia, post-operative nausea and vomiting, and chronic pain was significantly reduced in the RD2 group, while the QoR-40 score was significantly higher in the RD2 group (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Pre-operative bi-level, single-injection ESPB plus 1 μg/kg DEX provided superior pain relief and long-term post-operative recovery for patients undergoing VATS. Clinical Trial Registration:http://www.chictr.org.cn/searchproj.aspx.
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- Xiujuan Gao
- Department of Anesthesiology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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Umari M, Paluzzano G, Stella M, Carpanese V, Gallas G, Peratoner C, Colussi G, Baldo GM, Moro E, Lucangelo U, Berlot G. Dexamethasone and postoperative analgesia in minimally invasive thoracic surgery: a retrospective cohort study. JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIA, ANALGESIA AND CRITICAL CARE (ONLINE) 2021; 1:23. [PMID: 37386655 DOI: 10.1186/s44158-021-00023-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dexamethasone is commonly used for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and recent reviews suggest a role for dexamethasone in postoperative analgesia. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of dexamethasone as an analgesic adjuvant in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Primary outcome was morphine consumption 24 h after surgery; secondary outcomes were pain control, measured as numeric rating scale (NRS), glycemic changes, PONV, and surgical wound infection. RESULTS We performed a retrospective cohort study considering 70 patients who underwent elective lobectomy, segmentectomy, or wedge resection surgery with a mini-thoracotomy approach or video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). All patients received the same locoregional techniques and short-acting opioids during surgery; 46 patients received dexamethasone at induction. There were no significant differences in morphine consumption at 24 h (p = 0.09) and in postoperative pain scores. Nevertheless, a higher frequency of rescue therapy (p = 0.01) and a tendency for a higher attempted-PCA pushes count were observed in patients who did not receive dexamethasone. No cases of surgical wound infections were detected, and the incidence of PONV was similar in the two groups. Postoperative glycemia was transiently higher in the dexamethasone group (p = 0.004), but the need of hypoglycemic therapy was not significantly different. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative administration of dexamethasone did not cause a significant reduction in morphine consumption, but appears to be safe and plays a role in a multimodal anesthesia approach for patients undergoing elective minimally invasive thoracic surgery.
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- Marzia Umari
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano-Isontina, Cattinara University Hospital, Trieste, Italy.
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano-Isontina, Cattinara University Hospital, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano-Isontina, Cattinara University Hospital, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano-Isontina, Cattinara University Hospital, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano-Isontina, Cattinara University Hospital, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano-Isontina, Cattinara University Hospital, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano-Isontina, Cattinara University Hospital, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano-Isontina, Cattinara University Hospital, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano-Isontina, Cattinara University Hospital, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano-Isontina, Cattinara University Hospital, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano-Isontina, Cattinara University Hospital, Trieste, Italy
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The Role of Serratus Anterior Plane Block During in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery. Pain Ther 2021; 10:1051-1066. [PMID: 34537952 PMCID: PMC8586293 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-021-00322-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Although thoracoscopy has characteristics such as a small surgical incision and low stress response, post-surgical pain after a thoracoscopic operation is no less than that after a thoracotomy. Moreover, poor post-surgical pain management is likely to cause an increased incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) and chronic post-surgical pain. The serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) is a regional anesthesia method whereby local anesthetics (LAs) are injected into the serratus anterior space to block the lateral cutaneous branch of the intercostal nerve, long thoracic nerve, and dorsal thoracic nerve. The block range of the SAPB covers the incisions of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and the site of the chest tube, which are often located in the antero-lateral chest wall. Therefore, the SAPB can achieve effective analgesia in VATS. For example, 0.125% to 0.25% levobupivacaine (20-25 ml) is widely used for thoracic surgery, which can achieve effective analgesia and avoid adverse reactions. Moreover, it has advantages compared with thoracic segmental epidural block (TEA) and thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB), such as simple operation, increased safety, fewer complications, and hemodynamic stability. In addition, adequate analgesia is helpful for pulmonary function recovery and reduces the incidence of PPCs. This article introduces the anatomical mechanism of the SAPB, diverse operation approaches, how to choose drugs and adjuvants, and the resulting impacted area range. It summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of the SAPB compared with other analgesic methods and posits that the SAPB is beneficial to the recovery of postoperative lung function, which provides more options for postoperative analgesia after VATS.
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Feray S, Lubach J, Joshi GP, Bonnet F, Van de Velde M. PROSPECT guidelines for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a systematic review and procedure-specific postoperative pain management recommendations. Anaesthesia 2021; 77:311-325. [PMID: 34739134 PMCID: PMC9297998 DOI: 10.1111/anae.15609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery has become increasingly popular due to faster recovery times and reduced postoperative pain compared with thoracotomy. However, analgesic regimens for video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery vary significantly. The goal of this systematic review was to evaluate the available literature and develop recommendations for optimal pain management after video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery. A systematic review was undertaken using procedure‐specific postoperative pain management (PROSPECT) methodology. Randomised controlled trials published in the English language, between January 2010 and January 2021 assessing the effect of analgesic, anaesthetic or surgical interventions were identified. We retrieved 1070 studies of which 69 randomised controlled trials and two reviews met inclusion criteria. We recommend the administration of basic analgesia including paracetamol and non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs or cyclo‐oxygenase‐2‐specific inhibitors pre‐operatively or intra‐operatively and continued postoperatively. Intra‐operative intravenous dexmedetomidine infusion may be used, specifically when basic analgesia and regional analgesic techniques could not be given. In addition, a paravertebral block or erector spinae plane block is recommended as a first‐choice option. A serratus anterior plane block could also be administered as a second‐choice option. Opioids should be reserved as rescue analgesics in the postoperative period.
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- S Feray
- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Peri-operative Medicine, Hôpital Tenon, Paris, France
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, KU Leuven and University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Peri-operative Medicine, Hôpital Tenon, Paris, France
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven and University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Ankeny D, Chitilian H, Bao X. Anesthetic Management for Pulmonary Resection: Current Concepts and Improving Safety of Anesthesia. Thorac Surg Clin 2021; 31:509-517. [PMID: 34696863 DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2021.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Increasingly complex procedures are routinely performed using minimally invasive approaches, allowing cancers to be resected with short hospital stays, minimal postsurgical discomfort, and improved odds of cancer-free survival. Along with these changes, the focus of anesthetic management for lung resection surgery has expanded from the provision of ideal surgical conditions and safe intraoperative patient care to include preoperative patient training and optimization and postoperative pain management techniques that can impact pulmonary outcomes as well as patient lengths of stay.
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- Daniel Ankeny
- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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McGauvran MM, Ohnuma T, Raghunathan K, Krishnamoorthy V, Johnson S, Lo T, Pyati S, Van De Ven T, Bartz RR, Gaca J, Thompson A. Association Between Gabapentinoids and Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2021; 36:2295-2302. [PMID: 34756676 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Perioperative gabapentinoids in general surgery have been associated with an increased risk of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs), while resulting in equivocal pain relief. This study's aim was to examine the utilization of gabapentinoids in thoracic surgery to determine the association of gabapentinoids with PPCs and perioperative opioid utilization. DESIGN A multicenter retrospective cohort study. SETTING Hospitals in the Premier Healthcare Database from 2012 to 2018. PARTICIPANTS A total of 70,336 patients undergoing elective open thoracotomy, video-assisted thoracic surgery, and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery. INTERVENTIONS Propensity score analyses were used to assess the association between gabapentinoids on day of surgery and the primary composite outcome of PPCs, defined as respiratory failure, pneumonia, reintubation, pulmonary edema, and noninvasive and invasive ventilation. Secondary outcomes included invasive and noninvasive ventilation, hospital mortality, length of stay, opioid consumption on day of surgery, and average daily opioid consumption after day of surgery. RESULTS Overall, 8,142 (12%) patients received gabapentinoids. The prevalence of gabapentin on day of surgery increased from 3.8% in 2012 to 15.9% in 2018. Use of gabapentinoids on day of surgery was associated with greater odds of PPCs (odds ratio [OR] 1.19, 95% CI 1.11-1.28), noninvasive mechanical ventilation (OR 1.30, 95% CI 1.16-1.45), and invasive mechanical ventilation (OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.02-1.28). Secondary outcomes indicated no clinically meaningful associations of gabapentinoid use with opioid consumption, hospital mortality, or length of stay. CONCLUSIONS Perioperative gabapentinoid administration in elective thoracic surgery may be associated with a higher risk of PPCs and no opioid-sparing effect.
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- CAPER Unit, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.
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- CAPER Unit, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; Patient Safety Center of Inquiry, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- CAPER Unit, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- CAPER Unit, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- CAPER Unit, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- CAPER Unit, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; Patient Safety Center of Inquiry, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- CAPER Unit, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- CAPER Unit, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- CAPER Unit, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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Shi W, Chen Y, Zhang MQ, Che GW, Yu H. Effects of methylprednisolone on early postoperative pain and recovery in patients undergoing thoracoscopic lung surgery: A randomized controlled trial. J Clin Anesth 2021; 75:110526. [PMID: 34610541 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2021.110526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE Evidence from previous studies indicates that glucocorticoids offer effective postoperative analgesia and improve the quality of recovery (QoR). The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative methylprednisolone on early postoperative pain and QoR following thoracoscopic lung surgery. DESIGN A prospective, single-center, three-arm, double-blinded, randomized trial. SETTING Tertiary university hospital. PATIENTS Adult patients aged ≥18 years undergoing thoracoscopic lung surgery were eligible for participation. INTERVENTIONS Patients enrolled in this study were randomized to receive preoperative methylprednisolone (40 mg or 120 mg) or identical volumes of 0.9% saline. MEASUREMENTS The primary outcome was the proportion of moderate-to-severe pain (numerical rating scale [NRS] ≥ 4 when coughing during pulmonary rehabilitation exercises) on the first day postoperatively. The postoperative pain scores, QoR-15 scores and other secondary outcomes were also recorded. MAIN RESULTS Of the 180 enrolled patients, 173 patients were included in the primary analysis. The results showed that the proportion of moderate-to-severe pain was not significantly different between the combined methylprednisolone group and the placebo group (51.7% vs. 64.9%; absolute difference, 13.2%; 95% CI, -2.1% to 29.3%; P = 0.10). Patients who received methylprednisolone treatment had lower pain scores at rest and coughing on the first day after surgery than those who received placebo treatment, with mean differences of 0.5 and 0.7, respectively (P < 0.01). QoR-15 scores were higher in patients treated with methylprednisolone at day 1 (mean difference, 6.9; P < 0.001) and day 2 (mean difference, 7.2; P < 0.001) than in patients who received placebo treatment. No side-effects associated with methylprednisolone treatment were observed. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggested that preoperative methylprednisolone (either high or low dose) has limited impact on early postoperative pain and recovery in patients undergoing thoracoscopic lung surgery, with no clinically relevant benefits detected when compared with placebo. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trail Register (identifier: ChiCTR1900021020).
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- Wei Shi
- Department of Anesthesiology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine of Liangshan Prefecture, Liangshan 615000, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Yildirim K, Sertcakacilar G, Hergunsel GO. Comparison of the Results of Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Block and Modified Pectoral Nerve Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2021; 36:489-496. [PMID: 34538742 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Kubra Yildirim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Bayburt State Hospital, Bayburt, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Pişkin Ö, Gökçe M, Altınsoy B, Baytar Ç, Aydın BG, Okyay RD, Küçükosman G, Bollucuoğlu K, Ayoğlu H. Effects of continuous erector spinae plane block on postoperative pain in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a randomized controlled study. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 70:64-71. [PMID: 34347237 DOI: 10.1007/s11748-021-01687-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this prospective, randomized, controlled study was to evaluate the analgesic effect of ultrasonography (USG) guided continuous erector spinae plane block (ESPB) for postoperative analgesia in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). METHODS Eighty American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III patients aged 18-75 and who were to undergo VATS were included in this study. Randomization was performed in 2 groups, continuous ESPB (ESPB Group) and no intervention (Control Group). 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine was administered for the block. Immediately after surgery, the patient received continuous infusion of 0.125% bupivacaine at 4 mL h-1 via the catheter inserted for the block. Patients in both groups received tramadol via an intravenous patient-controlled analgesia device. Tramadol and meperidine consumption, visual analog scale pain scores and opioid-related side effects were recorded at 0, 1, 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, and 48 h postoperatively. RESULTS The use of continuous ESPB in VATS significantly decreased the amount of tramadol used in the first 48 h postoperatively (P < 0.001). There was a statistically significant difference in the number of meperidine rescue analgesia administered between the ESPB and Control Groups (P < 0.001). While the incidences of nausea and itching were higher in Control Group, there were no differences in terms of the other side effects between the groups. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that USG-guided continuous ESPB provides adequate analgesia following VATS as part of multimodal analgesia. Continuous ESPB significantly reduced opioid consumption and opioid-related side effects compared to those in the Control Group.
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- Özcan Pişkin
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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Lomangino I, Berni A, Lloret Madrid A, Terzi S, Melan L, Cannone G, Rebusso A, Zuin A, Dell'Amore A, Rea F. Sublingual sufentanil in pain management after pulmonary resection: a randomized prospective study. Ann Thorac Surg 2021; 113:1867-1872. [PMID: 34331930 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.06.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Successful postoperative pain management after major lung resection surgery is mostly achieved through intravenous administration of analgesic drugs. This study explored the use of sublingual sufentanil cartridges (Zalviso) as a noninvasive alternative to post-operative analgesia. METHODS From July 2019 to April 2020, patients who underwent major thoracoscopic lung resection surgery were randomly allocated to receive either intravenous pain management, or patient controlled analgesia via the Zalviso system. Pain assessment scores were collected for a 72-h time window, and requests for additional medication due to insufficient pain control were recorded. RESULTS Of the 80 patients enlisted, 40 were assigned to the Zalviso group and 40 to the control group. The groups were not statistically different from each other. The difference in the mean pain scores reported was statistically significant in the first 24-h in favor of the Zalviso group (p=0.046) and the need of additional pain medication was significantly higher in the control group (p=0.004). CONCLUSIONS Patient controlled analgesia using sublingual sufentanil cartridges can provide an effective pain relief in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery and reduce the need for additional medication, offering a noninvasive alternative to traditional intravenous therapy.
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- Ivan Lomangino
- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via N. Giustiniani, 2 35121 Padova, Italy.
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via N. Giustiniani, 2 35121 Padova, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via N. Giustiniani, 2 35121 Padova, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via N. Giustiniani, 2 35121 Padova, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via N. Giustiniani, 2 35121 Padova, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via N. Giustiniani, 2 35121 Padova, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via N. Giustiniani, 2 35121 Padova, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via N. Giustiniani, 2 35121 Padova, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via N. Giustiniani, 2 35121 Padova, Italy
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padova, Via N. Giustiniani, 2 35121 Padova, Italy
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Tung J, Patel R, Rajwani T, Han S, Hanson N, Sternbach J, Hubka M. Feasibility and efficacy of cryoneurolysis analgesia in robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (CARTS): a pilot study. J Robot Surg 2021; 16:597-600. [PMID: 34313948 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-021-01279-4] [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: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Opioid therapy has been the mainstay therapy of post-operative pain management in thoracic surgery patients. With the high incidence of chronic pain in thoracic surgery patients and adverse effects of opioids, we examined the safety and efficacy of cryoneurolysis as an adjunct for narcotic-free pain management in robotic-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomies. Ten consecutive patients undergoing robotic-assisted (DaVinci) pulmonary resection and cryoneurolysis were compared to ten patients managed without intraoperative cryoneurolysis. All patients received multimodal pain regimen including paravertebral blocks as per our institutional enhanced recovery pathway. Patients with chronic pain and chronic opioid use were excluded. We compared inpatient and outpatient opioid consumption measured in morphine equivalents (mme), incidence of opioid-free outpatient recovery, and adverse events. The two groups did not differ significantly in terms of baseline demographics. Both inpatient (88.13 vs 26.92 mme) and outpatient (118.5 vs 34.5 mme) use of narcotics were significantly lower in the cryoneurolysis group (p < 0.05) with seven of ten patients receiving cryoneurolysis able to recover without the use of opioids in the outpatient setting, compared to two in the control group. One patient reported post-operative neuralgia in each cryoneurolysis and control group. There were no readmissions in either group and mean length of stay was identical at 1.7 days in control group and 1.1 days in experimental group (p = 0.33). The use of intraoperative intercostal cryoneurolysis may safely reduce the utilization of outpatient opioids in patients undergoing robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. A randomized controlled trial is warranted to validate these findings in a larger cohort of patients.
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- Jivatesh Tung
- Virginia Mason Medical Center, Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA.
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- Virginia Mason Medical Center, Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Virginia Mason Medical Center, Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Virginia Mason Medical Center, Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Virginia Mason Medical Center, Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Virginia Mason Medical Center, Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Virginia Mason Medical Center, Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
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Yu Y, Cui L, Qian L, Lei M, Bao Q, Zeng Q, Chen Z, Xu S, Xie J. Efficacy of Perioperative Intercostal Analgesia via a Multimodal Analgesic Regimen for Chronic Post-Thoracotomy Pain During Postoperative Follow-Up: A Big-Data, Intelligence Platform-Based Analysis. J Pain Res 2021; 14:2021-2028. [PMID: 34262336 PMCID: PMC8274524 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s303610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Chronic post-thoracotomy pain is still an obstacle for lung-cancer patients even after less invasive surgical procedures. It is unclear whether intercostal analgesia is as useful in the prevention of postoperative chronic pain as it is for acute pain for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of perioperative intercostal analgesia for chronic pain via a multimodal analgesic regimen for VATS during 6 months of postoperative follow-up. Methods We identified 837 cases of VATS from August 2016 to August 2018. Patients were treated by perioperative intercostal analgesia with 0.75% ropivacaine 50 mg through the intercostal catheter every 8 hours until chest tube extubation (INA group) or conventional analgesia with preoperative 0.75% ropivacaine 50 mg at incision once (CON group). Numerical rating scale (NRS) and neuropathic pain were evaluated in 6 months of post-surgery follow-up. Postoperative adverse effects were recorded. Results In total, there were 419 patients in INA group and 418 patients in CON group. Scores of NRS with motion was lower in INA group at 3 postoperative days (P = 0.032). Occurrence of chronic pain was 28.4% in INA group and 32.8% in CON group at 6 postoperative months, 10.6% of patients experienced increasing pain from 3 to 6 months. Occurrence of considerable neuropathic pain (ID pain score ≥ 2) was 2.1% in INA group and 3.1% in CON group at 6 postoperative months. No differences were found between the two groups. Occurrence of numbness was lower in INA group (6.7% vs 10.5%, P = 0.031), and other pain symptoms did not differ between the groups. The incidence of dizziness, nausea, vomiting and atelectasis was not different between the two groups. Conclusion In a multimodal analgesic regimen of VATS, perioperative intercostal analgesia with 0.75% ropivacaine infusion 50 mg three times in a day does not have an obvious effect on chronic post-thoracotomy pain.
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- Yijin Yu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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Zengin M, Baldemir R, Ulger G, Sazak H, Alagoz A. Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy of Thoracic Paravertebral Block and Erector Spinae Plane Block Combination in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery. Cureus 2021; 13:e15614. [PMID: 34277232 PMCID: PMC8274656 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.15614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background The combination of a thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) and erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has not been investigated. We aimed to evaluate the effects of the combination of TPVB and ESPB particularly on postoperative pain scores in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Methods From January 1, 2021, to March 1, 2021, 13 patients older than 18 years who underwent combined ESPB and TPVB for analgesic treatment after elective VATS were included in the study. Standard anesthesia induction was performed for all patients, and the block was performed in the lateral decubitis position before surgery. Using the in-plane technique, an ultrasound (US)-compatible 22-gauge, 8-mm nerve block needle was introduced 2-3 cm lateral to the spinous process of the T6 vertebra and advanced in the caudocranial direction. Fifteen (15) ml of 0.25% bupivacaine was administered and pleural depression was observed. The same needle was withdrawn from the paravertebral space and advanced into the interfascial plane above the transverse process and below the erector spinae muscle at the T5 level. Then, 15 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine was injected. Results The combination of TPVB and ESPB was performed in 13 patients. The mean age was 44.3 (21-68) years. The mean body mass index (BMI) was 23.21 (16.9-35.9) kg/m2. Postoperative 24 hours morphine consumption was 24.5 (16-42) mg. In three cases, visual analog scale (VAS) scores at rest were ≥4; therefore, tramadol (25 mg, IV) was given as an additional analgesic. Nausea and vomiting were observed in only one case in the early postoperative period. Conclusıons As a new technique, the combination of TPVB and ESPB in this preliminary study provided effective postoperative pain management along with the use of morphine in acceptable quantities. Large-scale, randomized-controlled, and comparative studies are needed to demonstrate the efficacy of the combination of TPVB and ESPB.
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- Musa Zengin
- Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Atatürk Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, TUR
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Atatürk Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, TUR
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Atatürk Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, TUR
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Atatürk Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, TUR
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Atatürk Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, TUR
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Sica A, Casale B, Sagnelli C, Di Dato MT, Rispoli M, Santagata M, Buonavolontà P, Fiorelli A, Vitiello P, Caccavale S, Creta M, Salzano AM, Sagnelli E, Saracco E, Gazzerro G, Famiglietti V, Tammaro D, Papa A. Chronic Chest Pain Control after Trans-Thoracic Biopsy in Mediastinal Lymphomas. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:589. [PMID: 34069774 PMCID: PMC8157245 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9050589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Chest pain following a trans-thoracic biopsy often has multiple etiologies, especially in patients with lymphomas. Pathological neuronal mechanisms integrate with an overproduction of IL-6, TNF-α, IL1-β by macrophages and monocytes, which amplifies inflammation and pain. In consideration of this complex pathogenesis, international guidelines recommend diversified analgesia protocols: thoracic epidural, paravertebral block, and systemic administration of opioids. This study reports an attempt to reduce chest pain and prevent chronic pain in 51 patients undergoing trans-thoracic biopsy for mediastinal lymphoma. The entity of pain, measured 72nd hour after biopsy by the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), was compared with that seen at a 6th month checkpoint in 46 patients. The pain decreased in all cases. At the 6th month checkpoint, among 31 opioid-treated patients, none of the 16 patients with NRS < 6 within the 72nd hour post biopsy had developed chronic chest pain, while 8 of the 15 with higher values did (p < 0.01). Of 10 patients undergoing thoracotomy and treated with opioids, eight had a NRS of no more than 2, of which six had no chronic pain. Of the twenty-one patients who underwent VATS biopsy and were treated with opioids, fifteen had NRS no greater than 2, of which ten had no chronic pain. Subgroups of patients biopsied under mediastinotomy or video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and treated with thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) or PVB were too small for such analysis.
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- Antonello Sica
- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Pneumology and Tisiology, AORN Dei Colli-V. Monaldi, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Mental Health and Public Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.S.); (E.S.)
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- Pain Department, AORN Dei Colli-V. Monaldi, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.T.D.D.); (M.R.); (P.B.); (A.M.S.); (E.S.); (G.G.); (D.T.); (A.P.)
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- Pain Department, AORN Dei Colli-V. Monaldi, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.T.D.D.); (M.R.); (P.B.); (A.M.S.); (E.S.); (G.G.); (D.T.); (A.P.)
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical Surgery and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Pain Department, AORN Dei Colli-V. Monaldi, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.T.D.D.); (M.R.); (P.B.); (A.M.S.); (E.S.); (G.G.); (D.T.); (A.P.)
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania, 80131 Naples, Italy; (P.V.); (S.C.)
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania, 80131 Naples, Italy; (P.V.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Pain Department, AORN Dei Colli-V. Monaldi, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.T.D.D.); (M.R.); (P.B.); (A.M.S.); (E.S.); (G.G.); (D.T.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Mental Health and Public Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80131 Naples, Italy; (C.S.); (E.S.)
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- Pain Department, AORN Dei Colli-V. Monaldi, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.T.D.D.); (M.R.); (P.B.); (A.M.S.); (E.S.); (G.G.); (D.T.); (A.P.)
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- Pain Department, AORN Dei Colli-V. Monaldi, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.T.D.D.); (M.R.); (P.B.); (A.M.S.); (E.S.); (G.G.); (D.T.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Pain Department, AORN Dei Colli-V. Monaldi, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.T.D.D.); (M.R.); (P.B.); (A.M.S.); (E.S.); (G.G.); (D.T.); (A.P.)
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- Pain Department, AORN Dei Colli-V. Monaldi, 80131 Naples, Italy; (M.T.D.D.); (M.R.); (P.B.); (A.M.S.); (E.S.); (G.G.); (D.T.); (A.P.)
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Does thoracic epidural anaesthesia constitute over-instrumentation in video- and robotic-assisted thoracoscopic lung parenchyma resections? Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2021; 34:199-203. [PMID: 33630772 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000000975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Effective and sustained perioperative analgesia in thoracic surgery and pulmonary resection is beneficial to patients by reducing both postoperative pulmonary complications and the incidence of chronic pain. In this review, the indication of thoracic epidural anaesthesia in video- (VATS) and robotic-assisted (RATS) thoracoscopy shall be critically objectified and presented in a differentiated way. RECENT FINDINGS Pain following VATS and RATS has a negative influence on lung function by inhibiting deep respiration, suppressing coughing and secretion and favours the development of atelectasis, pneumonia and other postoperative pulmonary complications.In addition, inadequate pain therapy after these procedures may lead to chronic pain. SUMMARY Since clear evidence-based recommendations for optimal postoperative analgesia are still lacking in VATS and RATS, there can be no universal recommendation that fits all centres and patients. In this context, thoracic epidural analgesia is the most effective analgesia procedure for perioperative pain control in VATS and RATS-assisted surgery for patients with pulmonary risk factors.
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Pang M, Sun G, Yao W, Zhou S, Shen N, Liao H, Xie H, Gao W, Ge M. Ultrasound-guided transmuscular quadratus lumborum block reduced postoperative opioids consumptions in patients after laparoscopic hepatectomy: a three-arm randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2021; 21:45. [PMID: 33573598 PMCID: PMC7877010 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-021-01255-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background To investigate whether transmuscular quadratus lumborum block (TQLB) combined with oxycodone-based patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) compared with sufentanil-based patient-controlled intravenous analgesia could reduce postoperative pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing laparoscopic hepatectomy. Methods Eighty patients undergoing laparoscopic hepatectomy surgery were randomly divided into Group S (Sufentanil for PCIA group), Group O (Oxycodone for PCIA group) and Group QO (transmuscular quadratus lumborum block + oxycodone for PCIA group). Primary outcome was Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) pain score when coughing at 6th hour after the operation. We summarized opioid consumption and recorded complications, opioid drug adverse reaction and analgesia satisfaction. Results NRS pain scores were significantly lower in Group QO while patients coughing at 6th hour after the operation compared with Group S and Group O (median (interquartile range [IQR]):Group S vs. Group O vs. Group QO 4.0 [3.0, 5.0] vs. 4.0[3.0,5.0]vs.3.0 [2.0, 3.0], p < 0.05). Within 24 h after surgery, the bolus times of PCIA (patient controlled intravenous analgesia) in the QO group was reduced which was compared with the Group S and Group O (median (interquartile range [IQR]):Group S vs. Group O vs. Group QO 13.0 [10.3, 19.5] vs. 11.5 [7.8, 18.3]vs.6.5[3.5,12.0], p < 0.05). The proportion of patients in the three groups who required additional analgesia was ranked as Group QO < Group O < Group S(p < 0.05). The analgesic satisfaction of patients in Group QO was higher than the Group S (p = 0.001) and Group O (p = 0.012). Conclusions TQLB combined with oxycodone-based PCIA provided satisfactory postoperative analgesia and reduced oxycodone consumption in patients following laparoscopic hepatectomy. Trial registration ChiCTR1900028467 (22/12/2019). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12871-021-01255-3.
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- Mengya Pang
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou City, 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou City, 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou City, 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou City, 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou City, 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou City, 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou City, 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou City, 510630, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou City, 510630, Guangdong Province, China.
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Lee J, Lee DH, Kim S. Serratus anterior plane block versus intercostal nerve block for postoperative analgesic effect after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: A randomized prospective study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22102. [PMID: 33285665 PMCID: PMC7717779 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) and intercostal nerve block (ICNB) are attractive options for multimodal analgesia in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery, but which block is superior remains unclear. OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to assess the effect of SAPB versus ICNB on reducing postoperative pain after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for lobectomy. METHODS This prospective, randomized, active-intervention-controlled, subject-assessor-blinded, single-center, parallel-group trial allocated 18- to 80-year-old patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists status I to III to receive either SAPB or ICNB in a 1:1 ratio. The primary outcome was numerical pain rating scale (NRS) scores during the first 24 hours postoperatively. The secondary outcomes were postoperative cumulative doses of ketorolac and fentanyl, and the occurrence of postoperative adverse effects. RESULTS Among the 57 patients assessed for eligibility, 50 were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio. Due to conversion to open thoracotomy and patient-controlled analgesia pump failure, 4 patients were excluded and 46 were analyzed. The intergroup differences in NRS scores were not statistically significant at any time point. Cumulative consumptions of fentanyl and ketorolac were also not significantly different. No perioperative adverse events occurred. Postoperative complications were also absent, except for nausea (2/23 patients [8.7% in both groups]). CONCLUSION Results of the present study do not clarify whether SAPB or ICNB has a superior effect on reducing pain after VATS, thereby suggesting they may exert similar analgesic effects.
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- Jungwon Lee
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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Jiang C, Li Y, Li X, Guo J, Guo M, Yu S, Lin Z. Postoperative analgesic effect of acupotomy combined with patient-controlled analgesia in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2020; 21:998. [PMID: 33276817 PMCID: PMC7716496 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-04926-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative acute pain is a common issue following thoracic surgery. Acupotomy is a common and safe intervention method for pain treatment in clinical practice. In previous preliminary experiments, we found that acupotomy has a good clinical effect and good safety in the treatment of pain after thoracoscopic surgery. However, due to a lack of a rigorous design and an adequate sample size, its efficacy still requires further confirmation. The purpose of this study will be to explore the efficacy and safety of acupotomy combined with patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for the treatment of pain after video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). METHODS The study will be a single-centre, parallel group, randomized controlled trial. Seventy patients with significant pain after thoracoscopic surgery with a visual analogue scale (VAS) score ≥ 7 will be included and randomly distributed into two groups: G1, the acupotomy combined with PCA group; and G2, the conventional PCA group. The primary outcome measure is pain scores at rest and coughing evaluated with the VAS by a blinded observer in the postanaesthesia care unit (PACU) and postoperatively at 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, 48, and 72 h. The secondary outcome measures are postoperative requirements for rescue analgesia, the cumulative amount of self-administered analgesics, the level of sedation (LOS), the Bruggemann comfort scale (BCS), and the functional activity score (FAS) concerning adverse effects and patient satisfaction. DISCUSSION This trial has the potential to identify an innovative and effective analgesic method for postoperative pain management for VATS. The findings may advocate for the inclusion of the treatment of comorbid pain after thoracoscopy in current pain management practice guidelines. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR1900027191 . Registered on 4 November 2019.
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- Cai Jiang
- Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Outpatient Department of Guoyitang affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
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Xiao Y, Zhang R, Lv N, Hou C, Ren C, Xu H. Effects of a preoperative forced-air warming system for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e23424. [PMID: 33235123 PMCID: PMC7710179 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000023424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The incidence of intraoperative hypothermia is still high despite the proposal of different preventive measures during thoracoscopic surgery. This randomized control study evaluated the effects of 30-minute prewarming combined with a forced-air warming system during surgery to prevent intraoperative hypothermia in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery under general anesthesia combined with erector spinae nerve block. METHODS Ninety-eight patients were randomly and equally allocated to prewarming or warming groups (n = 49 each). The primary outcome was the incidence of intraoperative hypothermia. Secondary outcomes were core temperature, irrigation and infused fluid, estimated blood loss, urine output, type of surgery, intraoperative anesthetic dosage, hemodynamics, recovery time, the incidence of postoperative shivering, thermal comfort, postoperative sufentanil consumption and pain intensity, patient satisfaction, and adverse events. RESULTS The incidence of intraoperative hypothermia was significantly lower in the prewarming group than the warming group (12.24% vs 32.65%, P = .015). Core temperature showed the highest decrease 30 minutes after surgery start in both groups; however, the rate was lower in the prewarming than in the warming group (0.31 ± 0.04°C vs 0.42 ± 0.06°C, P < .05). Compared with the warming group, higher core temperatures were recorded for patients in the prewarming group from T1 to T6 (P < .05). Significantly fewer patients with mild hypothermia were in the prewarming group (5 vs 13, P = .037) and recovery time was significantly reduced in the prewarming group (P < .05). Although the incidence of postoperative shivering was lower in the prewarming group, it was not statistically significant (6.12% vs 18.37%, P = .064). Likewise, the shivering severity was similar for both groups. Thermal comfort was significantly increased in the prewarming group, although patient satisfaction was comparable between the 2 groups (P > .05). No adverse events occurred associated with the forced-air warming system. Both groups shared similar baseline demographics, type of surgery, total irrigation fluid, total infused fluid, estimated blood loss, urine output, intraoperative anesthetic dosage, hemodynamics, duration of anesthesia and operation time, postoperative sufentanil consumption, and pain intensity. CONCLUSION In patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery, prewarming for 30 minutes before the induction of anesthesia combined with a forced-air warming system may improve perioperative core temperature and the thermal comfort, although the incidence of postoperative shivering and severity did not improve.
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- Department of Operation Room
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong, China
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Kuo CY, Liu YT, Chen TS, Lam CF, Wu MC. A nationwide survey of intraoperative management for one-lung ventilation in Taiwan: time to accountable for diversity in protective lung ventilation. BMC Anesthesiol 2020; 20:236. [PMID: 32938385 PMCID: PMC7493315 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-020-01157-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a major paradigm shift for intraoperative mechanical ventilator support by the introduction of lung protective ventilation strategies to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications and improve overall clinical outcomes in non-thoracic surgeries. However, there is currently a lack of standardized practice guideline for lung protection during thoracic surgeries that require one-lung ventilation (OLV). This study aimed to collect the expert opinions of the thoracic anesthesiologists in perioperative care for OLV surgery in Taiwan. METHODS This prospective cross-sectional study was undertaken in 16 tertiary hospitals in Taiwan from January to February 2019. A structured survey form was distributed across the participating hospitals and the thoracic anesthesiologists were invited to complete the form voluntarily. The survey form consisted of three parts, including the basic information of the institutional anesthesia care standards, ventilatory settings for a proposed patient receiving OLV surgery and expert opinions on OLV. RESULTS A total of 71 thoracic anesthesiologists responded to the survey. Double-lumen tubes are the most commonly used (93.8%) airway devices for OLV. The most commonly recommended ventilator setting during OLV is a tidal volume of 6-7 ml/kg PBW (67.6%) and a PEEP level of 4-6 cmH2O (73.5%). Dual controlled ventilator modes are used by 44.1% of the anesthesiologists. During OLV, high oxygen fraction (FiO2 > 0.8) is more commonly supplemented to achieve an oxygen saturation higher than 94%. The consensus of anesthesiologists on the indices for lung protection in thoracic surgery is considerably low. Large majority of the anesthesiologists (91.5%) highly recommend that an international clinical practice guideline on the protective lung ventilation strategy for thoracic anesthesia should be established. CONCLUSIONS This study found that the thoracic anesthesiologists in Taiwan share certain common practices in ventilator support during OLV. However, they are concerned about the lack of fundamental clinical evidences to support the beneficial outcomes of the current lung protective strategies applicable to OLV. Large-scale trials are needed to form an evidence-based clinical practice guideline for thoracic anesthesia.
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- Chuan-Yi Kuo
- Department of Anesthesiology, E-Da Hospital and E-Da Cancer Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Respiratory Care, E-Da Hospital and E-Da Cancer Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, E-Da Hospital and E-Da Cancer Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, E-Da Hospital and E-Da Cancer Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, I-Shou University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, E-Da Hospital and E-Da Cancer Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Hodge A, Rapchuk IL, Gurunathan U. Postoperative Pain Management and the Incidence of Ipsilateral Shoulder Pain After Thoracic Surgery at an Australian Tertiary-Care Hospital: A Prospective Audit. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 35:555-562. [PMID: 32863141 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.07.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Ipsilateral shoulder pain (ISP) is a common but variably occurring (42%-85%) complication after thoracic surgery. Multiple potential treatments, including upper limb blocks, intrapleural local anaesthetic infiltration, and systemic opioids, have undergone trials, with limited efficacy. Phrenic nerve infiltration is a potential intervention that may prevent ISP. The aim of this study was to assess the incidence and severity of ISP after thoracic surgery at the authors' institution, where phrenic nerve infiltration is commonly used. DESIGN Observational cohort study. SETTING A single- center study in a tertiary referral center in Brisbane, Australia. PARTICIPANTS This study comprised all adult patients undergoing thoracic surgery at a tertiary- care referral center from May to July 2018. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Surgical procedures were divided into open thoracotomy, video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and VATS-guided mini-thoracotomy. The primary outcome was a comparison of incidence of ISP among the 3 types of surgical procedures. Data were analyzed using Stata (StataCorp), with significance testing by Kruskal-Wallis equality of populations rank test. A p value of < 0.05 was deemed significant. Sixty thoracic surgeries were performed during the audit period. Nineteen patients had thoracotomies performed for lobectomy or pneumonectomy, all of whom received phrenic nerve infiltration. The incidence of moderate-to-severe ipsilateral shoulder pain among the thoracoctomy cohort was 15.8% (3/19). Of the 36 VATS procedures audited, 7 patients (19.4%) received infiltration of their phrenic nerve, none of whom reported postoperative ISP. Of the remaining twenty-nine patients who did not receive phrenic nerve infiltration, there were 4 cases of moderate-to-severe ipsilateral shoulder pain (11.1%). Four of the 5 patients (80%) who underwent VATS-guided mini-thoracotomies received phrenic nerve infiltration intraoperatively. Three patients reported moderate-to-severe ISP and of these 3 patients, 2 patients had phrenic nerve infiltration, and 1 patient did not receive infiltration. Overall, there were no statistically significant differences in rest or dynamic pain scores across the surgical groups at any time point. Mann-Whitney test revealed that the participants with ISP were significantly older than those without ISP (p = 0.006). However, there were no significant differences in sex or body mass index between those with and without ISP. CONCLUSION The authors observed a lower (15.8%) incidence of moderate-to-severe ISP among their thoracotomy patients than reported in prior literature. Injection of local anesthetic into the phrenic nerve fat pad at the level of the diaphragm appeared to be an effective and safe surgical intervention that may eliminate a significant cause of ISP. None of the VATS patients who received phrenic nerve infiltration experienced ISP. Postoperative pain in VATS is expected to be reduced by avoiding the use of a rib spreader, severing of the intercostal nerves, and division of muscle tissue, which may account for the lower observed rates of ISP in the VATS cohort who did not receive phrenic nerve infiltration. Further randomized controlled trials are warranted to establish if patients undergoing various VATS procedures benefit from this intervention.
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- Anthony Hodge
- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; University of Queensland.
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- University of Queensland; Department of Anaesthesia and Perfusion Services, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Perfusion Services, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Liu X, Song T, Xu HY, Chen X, Yin P, Zhang J. The serratus anterior plane block for analgesia after thoracic surgery: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trails. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e20286. [PMID: 32481308 PMCID: PMC7249988 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The serratus anterior plane (SAP) block is a newer method that can be used in patients undergoing thoracic surgeries. The postoperative analgesia efficacy of SAP blocks for thoracic surgery remains controversial. We conduct a meta-analysis to evaluate the analgesia of SAP blocks after thoracic surgery. METHODS We searched PubMed, Embase, EBSCO, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and CNKI for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding the postoperative pain control of a SAP block on thoracic surgery. All of the dates were screened and evaluated by two researchers and meta-analysis was performed using RevMan5.3 software. RESULTS A total of 8 RCTs involving 542 patients were included. The meta-analysis showed statistically significant differences between the two groups with respect to postoperative pain scores at 2 h (standardized mean difference [Std.MD] = -1.26; 95% confidence interval [CI] = -1.66 to -0.86; P < .0001); 6 h (SMD = -0.50; 95%CI = -0.88 to -0.11; P = .01); 12 h (SMD = -0.63; 95%CI = -1.10 to -0.16; P = .009); 24 h (SMD = -0.99; 95%CI = -1.44 to -0.51; P < .0001); postoperative opioid consumption at 24 h (SMD = -0.83; 95%CI = -1.10 to -0.56; P < .00001); and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) rates (RR = 0.39; 95% CI = 0.21-0.73; P = .003). CONCLUSION The SAP block can play an important role in the management of pain after thoracic surgery by reducing both pain scores and 24-h postoperative opioids consumption. In addition, there is fewer incidence of PONV in the SAP block group.
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- Xiancun Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin
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- Department of Anesthesiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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Ekinci M, Ciftci B, Gölboyu BE, Demiraran Y, Bayrak Y, Tulgar S. A Randomized Trial to Compare Serratus Anterior Plane Block and Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Management Following Thoracoscopic Surgery. PAIN MEDICINE 2020; 21:1248-1254. [DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnaa101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Comparison of ultrasound (US)-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) patients. The primary outcome was to compare perioperative and postoperative (48 hours) opioid consumption.
Methods
A total of 60 patients were randomized into two groups (N = 30): an ESPB group and an SAPB group. All the patients received intravenous patient-controlled postoperative analgesia and ibuprofen 400 mg intravenously every eight hours. Visual analog scale (VAS) scores, opioid consumption, and adverse events were recorded.
Results
Intraoperative and postoperative opioid consumption at 0–8, 8–16, and 16–24 hours and rescue analgesic use were significantly lower in the ESPB group (P < 0.05). Static/dynamic VAS scores were significantly lower in the ESPB group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between static VAS scores at the fourth hour. There were no differences between adverse effects. Block procedure time and one-time puncture success were similar between groups (P > 0.05 each).
Conclusion
US-guided ESPB may provide better pain control than SAPB after VATS.
Question
Even though there are studies about analgesia management after VATS, clinicians want to perform the technique that is both less invasive and more effective.
Findings
This randomized trial showed that US-guided ESPB provides effective analgesia compared with SAPB.
Meaning
Performing single-injection ESPB reduces VAS scores and opioid consumption compared with SAPB.
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- Mürsel Ekinci
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Mega Medipol University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Mega Medipol University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Manisa State Hospital, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Mega Medipol University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul Medipol University, Mega Medipol University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Maltepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Çiftçi B, Ekinci M, Yıldız Y. Erector Spinae Plane Block for a Patient who Underwent Both Bilateral Mastectomy and Right Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery. Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim 2020; 48:170-171. [PMID: 32259153 PMCID: PMC7101191 DOI: 10.5152/tjar.2019.01205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 04/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Bahadır Çiftçi
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, İstanbul Medipol University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, İstanbul Medipol University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, İstanbul Medipol University, İstanbul, Turkey
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