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Sharma S, McKechnie T, Talwar G, Patel J, Heimann L, Doumouras A, Hong D, Eskicioglu C. Postoperative Gastrointestinal Dysfunction After Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal With Sugammadex Versus Cholinesterase Inhibitors in Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Am Surg 2024; 90:1618-1629. [PMID: 38199669 DOI: 10.1177/00031348241227200] [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: 01/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction (POGD) commonly occurs following gastrointestinal (GI) surgery and is associated with specific anesthetic agents. Cholinesterase inhibitors employed for reversing neuromuscular blockade have been implicated in development of POGD. Sugammadex, a novel reversal agent, is linked with reduced POGD. However, there is a lack of comprehensive comparative review between these agents regarding their impact on POGD following GI surgery. This study aims to systematically review the effects of sugammadex on POGD compared to cholinesterase inhibitors following GI surgery. METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL were searched as of July 2022 to identify articles comparing sugammadex with cholinesterase inhibitors in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery, specifically in relation to POGD. Secondary endpoints included length of hospital stay, readmission rates, pulmonary complications, and postoperative morbidity. RESULTS From 198 citations, 2 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 3 retrospective cohorts with 717 patients receiving sugammadex and 812 patients receiving cholinesterase inhibitors were included. Significantly lower rates of prolonged postoperative ileus (OR .44, 95% CI .25-.77, P < .05, I2 = 56%, low certainty evidence) was observed with sugammadex. No significant difference in any other outcome was observed. Narrative review of readmission data demonstrated no significant difference. CONCLUSION The use of sugammadex following gastrointestinal surgery is associated with significantly lower rates of prolonged postoperative ileus compared to cholinesterase inhibitors. However, these do not translate into a significant reduction in length of stay, morbidity, or postoperative nausea and vomiting. Results are limited by the numer of studies included and missing data, more robust RCTs are needed before recommendations can be made.
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- Sahil Sharma
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, USA
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Oh MW, Mohapatra SG, Pak T, Hermawan A, Chen CA, Thota B, Chen J, Siu E, Park J, Moon TS. Sugammadex Versus Neostigmine for Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade in Patients With Severe Renal Impairment: A Randomized, Double-Blinded Study. Anesth Analg 2024; 138:1043-1051. [PMID: 38190344 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Sugammadex is not advised for patients with severe renal impairment, but has been shown in a variety of other populations to be superior to neostigmine for reversal of neuromuscular blockade. The objective of this study was to determine if reversal of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade with sugammadex versus reversal of cisatracurium-induced neuromuscular blockade with neostigmine results in a faster return to a train-of-four ratio (TOFR) ≥90% in patients with severe renal impairment. METHODS We conducted a prospective, randomized, blinded, controlled trial at a large county hospital. A total of 49 patients were enrolled. Inclusion criteria included patients age ≥18, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status III and IV, with a creatinine clearance <30 mL/min, undergoing general anesthesia with expected surgical duration ≥2 hours and necessitating neuromuscular blockade. Subjects received either cisatracurium 0.2 mg/kg or rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg for induction of anesthesia to facilitate tracheal intubation. Subjects were kept at moderate neuromuscular blockade during surgery and received either 2 mg/kg sugammadex or 50 µg/kg neostigmine with 10 µg/kg glycopyrrolate for reversal of neuromuscular blockade. Neuromuscular monitoring was performed with electromyography (TwitchView), and the TOFR was recorded every minute after administration of the reversal agent. The time from administration of neuromuscular reversal until the patient reached a TOFR ≥90% was recorded as the primary outcome. RESULTS The mean time to recovery of TOFR ≥90% was significantly faster with sugammadex at 3.5 (±1.6) min compared with neostigmine at 14.8 (±6.1) min ( P < .0001; mean difference, 11.3 minutes; 95% confidence interval [CI], 9.0-13.5 minutes). There were no major adverse events in either group. CONCLUSIONS In patients with severe renal impairment, neuromuscular blockade with rocuronium followed by reversal with sugammadex provides a significantly faster return of neuromuscular function compared to cisatracurium and neostigmine, without any major adverse effects.
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- Matthew W Oh
- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Biostatistics, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Gartner HT, Rech MA. Sugammadex Use Outside of the Postoperative Setting. Ann Pharmacother 2024:10600280241232660. [PMID: 38389166 DOI: 10.1177/10600280241232660] [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: 02/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sugammadex rapidly reverses the nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) rocuronium and vecuronium. The role of sugammadex is not well-defined outside of the postoperative setting. OBJECTIVE This study aims to describe sugammadex use outside the postoperative setting for the reversal of nondepolarizing NMBAs. METHODS This was a single-center, retrospective cohort study conducted in patients who received sugammadex outside of the postoperative setting at an academic medical center between June 2016 and November 2022. The primary outcome was the effect of sugammadex use for rocuronium reversal, defined as any increase in train-of-four (TOF) after sugammadex administration and/or progress note documentation if TOF was unavailable. Secondary outcomes included adverse events and documentation of contraceptive counseling in patients taking hormonal contraceptives with child-bearing ability. RESULTS A total of 14 383 patients received sugammadex during the study period. Of those patients, 39 (0.3%) were outside of the postoperative setting for the reversal of rocuronium and included in the study. Twenty-nine (74%) patients had an increase in TOF after sugammadex administration and/or progress note documentation if TOF was unavailable. Ten (26%) patients lacked documentation regarding the effect of sugammadex. No adverse reactions were reported. Three (8%) patients included in the study were of child-bearing ability, and 1 of the 3 patients was counseled on using an alternative method of contraception following sugammadex administration. CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE There is a paucity of literature for the use of sugammadex outside of the postoperative setting. This study found that while the use of sugammadex was rare, overall, it was safe and well-tolerated.
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- Hayley T Gartner
- Florida/USVI Poison Information Center, UF Health Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, USA
- Department of Pharmacy, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
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- Center of Innovation for Complex Chronic Healthcare, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL, USA
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
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Blum FE, Locke AR, Nathan N, Katz J, Bissing D, Minhaj M, Greenberg SB. Residual Neuromuscular Block Remains a Safety Concern for Perioperative Healthcare Professionals: A Comprehensive Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:861. [PMID: 38337560 PMCID: PMC10856567 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030861] [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: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Residual neuromuscular block (RNMB) remains a significant safety concern for patients throughout the perioperative period and is still widely under-recognized by perioperative healthcare professionals. Current literature suggests an association between RNMB and an increased risk of postoperative pulmonary complications, a prolonged length of stay in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), and decreased patient satisfaction. The 2023 American Society of Anesthesiologists Practice Guidelines for Monitoring and Antagonism of Neuromuscular Blockade provide guidance for the use of quantitative neuromuscular monitoring coupled with neuromuscular reversal to recognize and reduce the incidence of RNMB. Using sugammadex for the reversal of neuromuscular block as well as quantitative neuromuscular monitoring to quantify the degree of neuromuscular block may significantly reduce the risk of RNMB among patients undergoing general anesthesia. Studies are forthcoming to investigate how using neuromuscular blocking agent reversal with quantitative monitoring of the neuromuscular block may further improve perioperative patient safety.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
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Fiala A, Breitkopf R, Sinner B, Mathis S, Martini J. [Anesthesia for organ transplant patients]. DIE ANAESTHESIOLOGIE 2023; 72:773-783. [PMID: 37874343 PMCID: PMC10615924 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-023-01332-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Organ transplant patients who must undergo nontransplant surgical interventions can be challenging for the anesthesiologists in charge. On the one hand, it is important to carefully monitor the graft function in the perioperative period with respect to the occurrence of a possible rejection reaction. On the other hand, the ongoing immunosuppression may have to be adapted to the perioperative requirements in terms of the active substance and the route of administration, the resulting increased risk of infection and possible side effects (e.g., myelosuppression, nephrotoxicity and impairment of wound healing) must be included in the perioperative treatment concept. Furthermore, possible persistent comorbidities of the underlying disease and physiological peculiarities as a result of the organ transplantation must be taken into account. Support can be obtained from the expertise of the respective transplantation center.
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- Anna Fiala
- Universitätsklinik für Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Österreich
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- Universitätsklinik für Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Österreich.
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- Universitätsklinik für Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Österreich
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- Universitätsklinik für Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Österreich
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- Universitätsklinik für Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Österreich
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Oh SK, Lim BG. Sugammadex administration in patients with end-stage renal disease: a narrative review with recommendations. Anesth Pain Med (Seoul) 2023; 18:11-20. [PMID: 36746897 PMCID: PMC9902629 DOI: 10.17085/apm.22259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Due to unknown safety concerns, sugammadex should not be administered to patients withend-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, because the supply of benzylisoquinolinium-typeneuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) has been discontinued, rocuronium is the onlynon-depolarizing NMBA that can be used in clinical settings in some countries, includingSouth Korea. The administration of sugammadex cannot be avoided to achieve rapid andcomplete neuromuscular recovery in patients with ESRD or renal transplantation after rocuronium administration. Although there has been a limited number of clinical studies involving the use of sugammadex in patients with ESRD, studies have shown that sugammadexcan effectively and safely reverse rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade (NMB) inpatients with ESRD, however recovery of neuromuscular function in patients with ESRD isslower than in patients with normal renal function. Nonetheless, safety-concerns are yet tobe addressed. Considering the small number of clinical studies, high heterogeneity amongstudies, and insufficient safety information, more extensive data on the efficacy and safetyof sugammadex in patients with ESRD are needed. In particular, it is important to securedata on safety, including residual NMB after surgery, recurarization and cardiorespiratorycomplications, anaphylactic reactions, and long-term morbidity and mortality. Furthermore,anesthesiologists should remember that performing proper quantitative neuromuscularmonitoring and neuromuscular management based on the monitoring signs are the mostessential requirements when using sugammadex in patients with ESRD.
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- Corresponding Author: Byung Gun Lim, M.D., Ph.D. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, 148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 08308, Korea Tel: 82-2-2626-1437 Fax: 82-2-2626-1438 E-mail:
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Paredes S, Torres VH, Chaves-Cardona H, Porter SB, Renew JR. Reply to the Commentary on "An appraisal of neostigmine versus sugammadex for neuromuscular blockade reversal in patients with a prior heart transplant". Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther 2023; 55:241-242. [PMID: 37728455 PMCID: PMC10496100 DOI: 10.5114/ait.2023.130640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Wang HC, Lu CW, Lin TY, Chang YY. Unexpected delayed reversal of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade by sugammadex: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:13138-13145. [PMID: 36569003 PMCID: PMC9782926 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i35.13138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Rocuronium, a nondepolarizing muscle relaxant, is usually administered during general anesthesia to facilitate endotracheal intubation and keep patients immobile during the surgery. Sugammadex, the selective reversal agent of rocuronium, fully reverses the neuromuscular blockade (NMB) at the end of surgery. Most reports show that sugammadex rapidly achieves a ratio of train-of-four (TOF), a quantitative method of neuromuscular monitoring, of 0.9 which ensures adequate recovery for safe extubation. However, very rare patients with neuromuscular diseases may respond poorly to sugammadex.
CASE SUMMARY A 69-year-old female presented with abdominal fullness and nausea, and was diagnosed with gastroparesis. She underwent gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy under general anesthesia with rocuronium (0.7 mg/kg). At the end of surgery, sugammadex 3.6 mg/kg was administered when TOF showed 2 counts. Afterward, the TOF ratio recovered to 0.65 in 30 min. She was awake but could not fully open her eyelids. The tidal volume during spontaneous breathing was low. After additional doses of sugammadex (up to 7.3 mg/kg) in the following 3 h, the TOF ratio was 0.9, and the endotracheal tube was smoothly removed. After excluding possible mechanisms underlying the prolonged recovery course, we speculated our patient may have had an undiagnosed neuromuscular disease, hinted by her involuntary movement of the tongue and mouth. Furthermore, her poor renal function and history of delayed recovery from general anesthesia may be related to the long duration of rocuronium.
CONCLUSION In our case, both prolonged rocuronium-induced NMB and poor response to sugammadex were noted. To optimize the dose of rocuronium, perioperative TOF combined with other neuromuscular monitoring is suggested.
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- Hao-Chen Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Far-Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City 220, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Far-Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City 220, Taiwan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li 320, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Far-Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City 220, Taiwan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li 320, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Far-Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City 220, Taiwan
- International Program in Engineering for Bachelor, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li 320, Taiwan
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Cho SA, Sung TY. Choice of neuromuscular block reversal agent to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications. Anesth Pain Med (Seoul) 2022; 17:121-131. [PMID: 35538653 PMCID: PMC9091678 DOI: 10.17085/apm.22146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The definition of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) is inconsistent in literature; however, PPCs include pulmonary abnormalities that adversely affect patient outcomes, such as respiratory failure, atelectasis, pneumonia, pleural effusion, and exacerbation of underlying lung conditions. Furthermore, although the incidence of PPCs varies according to its definition, surgery type, and patient population, they can lead to increased morbidity, mortality, duration of hospitalization, and medical costs; thus, efforts to identify and reduce the risk factors are important to improve patient outcomes. Among the risk factors for PPCs, residual neuromuscular block is a representative and preventable anesthesia-related risk factor that is affected by the choice of the reversal agent. However, it is not clear whether the chosen reversal agent, i.e., sugammadex, reduces PPCs better when compared to anticholinesterases. Additionally, the effects of the reversal agents on PPCs in high-risk patients, such as elderly patients, pediatric patients, those with end-stage renal disease, obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, or those undergoing specific surgeries, are diverse. To reduce the PPCs associated with the use of neuromuscular blocking agents, it is important to confirm complete reversal of the neuromuscular block under neuromuscular monitoring. Additionally, efforts to reduce the incidence of PPCs through interdisciplinary communication are required.
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- Sung-Ae Cho
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Konyang University Hospital, Myunggok Medical Research Center, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Konyang University Hospital, Myunggok Medical Research Center, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
- Corresponding author Tae-Yun Sung, M.D., Ph.D. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Konyang University Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, 158 Gwanjeodong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon 35365, Korea -Tel: 82-42-600-9316 -Fax: 82-42-545-2132 -E-mail:
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Lee JM, Oh MY, Chai YJ. Response to "A novel use of neostigmine reversal for intraoperative neural monitoring during thyroid surgery". Kaohsiung J Med Sci 2022; 38:500-501. [PMID: 35258169 DOI: 10.1002/kjm2.12524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Jung-Man Lee
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Transdisciplinary Department of Medicine & Advanced Technology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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