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Liu QR, Zong QK, Ding LL, Dai HY, Sun Y, Dong YY, Ren ZY, Hashimoto K, Yang JJ. Effects of perioperative use of esketamine on postpartum depression risk in patients undergoing cesarean section: A randomized controlled trial. J Affect Disord 2023; 339:815-822. [PMID: 37482224 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.07.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postpartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent public health issue. Although ketamine has prophylactic effects on PPD in women undergoing cesarean section, the effects of esketamine on PPD remain unclear. This trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of perioperative esketamine infusion on PPD risk by assessing Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) scores and blood biomarkers. METHODS A total of 150 participants undergoing elective cesarean section were randomly allocated to receive either esketamine or normal saline. Since 27 participants were excluded due to consent withdrawal or loss to follow-up, 123 patients were included. The primary outcome was the prevalence of PPD risk. Secondary outcomes included the prevalence of postpartum anxiety (PPA) risk, levels of biomarkers, postoperative pain intensity, and cumulative sufentanil consumption. RESULTS The prevalence of PPD and PPA risk at 3 days, 42 days, 3 months, and 6 months postpartum did not differ between the two groups. Furthermore, EPDS scores, pain intensity at rest, and during coughing on postoperative days (POD) 1 and 2 did not differ between the two groups. Sufentanil consumption during 0-12 h, 12-24 h, 0-24 h, and 0-48 h postoperatively were significantly lower in the esketamine group compared to the control group. Blood biomarkers did not differ between the two groups on POD 3. LIMITATIONS The sample size was small. PPD risk was simply screened, not diagnosed. CONCLUSIONS Perioperative administration of esketamine did not decrease the incidence of PPD risk in women after elective cesarean section. However, esketamine reduced opioid consumption.
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- Qing-Ren Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Xishan People's Hospital of Wuxi City, Wuxi 214105, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xishan People's Hospital of Wuxi City, Wuxi 214105, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xishan People's Hospital of Wuxi City, Wuxi 214105, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Xishan People's Hospital of Wuxi City, Wuxi, 214105, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Xishan People's Hospital of Wuxi City, Wuxi, 214105, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China.
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Xiao S, Zhou Y, Wang Q, Yang D. Ketamine Attenuates Airway Inflammation via Inducing Inflammatory Cells Apoptosis and Activating Nrf2 Pathway in a Mixed-Granulocytic Murine Asthma Model. Drug Des Devel Ther 2022; 16:4411-4428. [PMID: 36597444 PMCID: PMC9805722 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s391010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Purpose The use of ketamine, an anesthetic, as a treatment for asthma has been investigated in numerous studies. However, how ketamine affects asthma is unclear. The present study examined the effects of ketamine on a murine model of mixed-granulocytic asthma, and the role of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway. Methods The murine model of mixed-granulocytic asthma was established using ovalbumin (OVA) for sensitization and the combination of OVA and lipopolysaccharides (LPS) for challenge. The main characteristics of asthma, oxidative stress biomarkers, and the expression of the Nrf2 pathway were examined. ML385 was administered to verify the role of the Nrf2 pathway. Results Mice in the OVA +LPS group developed asthmatic characteristics, including airway hyperresponsiveness, mixed-granulocytic airway inflammation, mucus overproduction, as well as increased levels of oxidative stress and impaired apoptosis of inflammatory cells. Among the three concentrations, ketamine at 75mg/kg effectively attenuated these asthmatic symptoms, activated the Nrf2 pathway, decreased oxidative stress, and induced apoptosis of eosinophils and neutrophils in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) with a reducing level of myeloid cell leukemia 1(Mcl-1). ML385 (an Nrf2 inhibitor) eliminated the protective effects of ketamine on the mixed-granulocytic asthma model. Conclusion The study concluded that ketamine reduced oxidative stress and attenuated asthmatic symptoms (neutrophilic airway inflammation) by activating the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway, with 75 mg/kg ketamine showing the best results. Ketamine administration also increased neutrophil and eosinophil apoptosis in BALF, which may contribute to the resolution of inflammation. The use of ketamine as a treatment for asthma may therefore be beneficial.
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- Shilin Xiao
- Department of Anesthesiology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence: Dong Yang, Department of Anesthesiology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 33 Badachu Road, Shijingshan, Beijing, 100144, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13661267522, Email
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Abate SM, Mergia G, Nega S, Basu B, Tadesse M. Efficacy and safety of wound infiltration modalities for postoperative pain management after cesarean section: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol. Syst Rev 2022; 11:194. [PMID: 36071535 PMCID: PMC9450460 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-022-02068-2] [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: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative pain after a cesarean section has negative consequences for the mother during the postoperative period. Over the years, various postoperative pain management strategies have been used following cesarean section. Opioid-based analgesics and landmark approaches have negative side effects, while ultrasound-based regional analgesia necessitates resources and experience, but various wound infiltration adjuvants are innovative with few side effects and are simple to use. The efficacy and safety of each adjuvant, however, are unknown and require further investigation. OBJECTIVE This network meta-analysis is intended to provide the most effective wound infiltration drugs for postoperative management after cesarean section. METHOD A comprehensive search will be conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, CINHAL, and LILACS without date and language restrictions. All randomized trials comparing the effectiveness of wound infiltration drugs for postoperative pain management after cesarean section will be included. Data extraction will be conducted independently by two authors. The quality of studies will be evaluated using the Cochrane risk of bias tool, and the overall quality of the evidence will be determined by GRADEpro software. DISCUSSION The rate of postoperative acute and chronic pain is very high which has a huge impact on the mother, family, healthcare practitioners, and healthcare delivery. It is a basic human right to give every patient with postoperative pain treatment that is realistic in terms of resources, technique, cost, and adverse event profile. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42021268774.
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- Semagn Mekonnen Abate
- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.
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- Departemnt of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Departemnt of Internal Medicine, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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Effect of Intravenous Ketamine on Hypocranial Pressure Symptoms in Patients with Spinal Anesthetic Cesarean Sections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11144129. [PMID: 35887893 PMCID: PMC9317657 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11144129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background: Pregnant women are more likely to suffer post-puncture symptoms such as headaches and nausea due to the outflow of cerebrospinal fluid after spinal anesthesia. Because ketamine has the effect of raising intracranial pressure, it may be able to improve the symptoms of perioperative hypocranial pressure and effectively prevent the occurrence of hypocranial pressure-related side effects. Method: Keywords such as ketamine, cesarean section, and spinal anesthesia were searched in databases including Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane from 1976 to 2021. Thirteen randomized controlled trials were selected for the meta-analysis. Results: A total of 12 randomized trials involving 2099 participants fulfilled the inclusion criteria. There was no significant association between ketamine and the risk of headaches compared to the placebo (RR = 1.12; 95% CI: 0.53, 2.35; p = 0.77; I² = 62%). There was no significant association between ketamine and nausea compared to the placebo (RR = 0.66; 95% CI: 0.40, 1.09; p = 0.10; I² = 57%). No significant associations between ketamine or the placebo and vomiting were found (RR = 0.94; 95% CI: 0.53, 1.67; p = 0.83; I² = 72%). Conclusion: Intravenous ketamine does not improve the symptoms caused by low intracranial pressure after spinal anesthesia in patients undergoing cesarean section.
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Bagle A, Pujari S, Shah K, Solanki S, Singh C. The Effect of Intravenous Ketamine After Spinal Anesthesia on the Duration of Postoperative Analgesia and Analgesic Requirement. J Pharmacol Pharmacother 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/0976500x221108533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background One of the most unpleasant aspects of surgery for a patient is postoperative discomfort. To treat the pain prophylactically, deliberate action should be taken. Exogenous opioids, such as morphine or fentanyl, have been used as the cornerstone of treatment to date. Opioid use is frequently linked to negative consequences. Ketamine is by far the most adaptable anesthetic medication accessible, possibly in all of medicine. Ketamine’s principal analgesic impact is because of its antagonism to N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDA) receptors. Ketamine affects pain processing in the central nervous system in this way. Ketamine has proven to be an effective antihyperalgesic, preventing opioid-induced hyperalgesia. Therefore, we investigated the impact of ketamine following spinal anesthesia on the duration of postoperative analgesia and the need for analgesics. Methods This was a prospective, randomized, double-blinded study done over a period of two years. A total of 60 patients undergoing elective surgeries under spinal anesthesia were randomized into two groups. After 10 min of spinal anesthesia and achieving the required level of sensory and motor blockade, both groups were given Inj. Midazolam 1 mg intravenously, followed by Inj. Ketamine 0.25 mg/kg, volume made up to 10 mL with normal saline, given intravenously in Group K and Inj. Normal Saline 10 mL was given intravenously in Group N. Hemodynamic monitoring was done intraoperatively, and the postoperative visual analog score (VAS), sedation score, the mean time for the first rescue analgesia, and the total dose of postoperative analgesic required in 24 h were tabulated. Results There was no statistical difference between the two groups in terms of age, weight, ASA grade, and duration of surgery. In Group K, the VAS scores were significantly lower and patients were comfortable when compared to Group N ( P-value <.01). The mean time to first rescue analgesia was longer in Group K (6.4 ± 1.69 h) when compared to Group N (2.9 ± 1.01 h), and the total dose of postoperative analgesia (Tramadol) required in 24 h was also significantly less in Group K (143.33 ± 56.83 mg) when compared to Group N (236 ± 49.01 mg). Changes in hemodynamic parameters (heart rate and mean arterial pressure (MAP) were statistically and clinically not significant in both the intraoperative and postoperative periods in both the groups. Conclusion Patients in Group K were more comfortable, had a longer duration of postoperative analgesia, and required less dose of rescue analgesia in the postoperative period. Ketamine is a safe drug that is readily available, and it decreases the use of opioids and opioid-related side effects. Therefore, ketamine can serve effectively as an adjunctive analgesic drug.
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- Aparna Bagle
- Department of Anaesthesiology, DR D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, DR D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, DR D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, DR D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, DR D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Veef E, Van de Velde M. Post-cesarean section analgesia. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2022; 36:83-88. [PMID: 35659962 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2022.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Worldwide, the most performed surgical intervention is cesarean section. Hence, post-cesarean pain is a common problem with significant health and economic impact on the individual patient and society. Adequate treatment of post-cesarean pain is necessary to facilitate enhanced recovery, improve neonatal outcome by improving breastfeeding success and bonding between mother and child, and reduce pain-induced side effects. Therefore, optimal pain relief is important, but in the obstetric population, this is often complex due to the interplay of mother and neonate. To facilitate recovery and temper the side effects of potent analgesic drugs such as opioids, multimodal analgesia is currently advocated, and clear international guidelines and recommendations have recently been described. In the present overview, we will discuss the most recent guidelines and evaluate various analgesic interventions.
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- Ellen Veef
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KULeuven and Department of Anaesthesiology, UZLeuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KULeuven and Department of Anaesthesiology, UZLeuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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Samuel H, Aweke S, Tuni J. Effect of low-dose intravenous ketamine on postoperative pain following cesarean section under spinal anesthesia: A prospective cohort study, Ethiopia. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 77:103570. [PMID: 35432988 PMCID: PMC9006742 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background Following cesarean delivery, mothers experience moderate to severe pain since postoperative analgesia of spinal anesthesia is limited by duration of local anesthetic agents used. Analgesic effect of local anesthetic agents could be extended and supported by adding either intravenous or intrathecal adjuvants. The primary outcome of this study is to assess effect of low-dose intravenous ketamine on postoperative pain following cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. Materials and methods This prospective observational cohort study recruits 60 parturients who underwent elective cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. Those parturients who received intravenous ketamine 0.25 mg/kg following spinal anesthesia were considered as exposed group/ketamine group. The Non-exposed group was those parturients who didn't receive intravenous ketamine following spinal anesthesia. Numerical rating scale pain score, time to request first analgesia and total analgesia consumptions were recorded starting from 1st hour to 24 h after the end of surgery. Results The median and Inter quartile range (IQR) for postoperative numerical rating scale pain score was significantly higher in non-exposed group compered to ketamine group at 1st and 2nd hour after operation (P-value<0.05). Time to request first analgesia was significantly longer in ketamine group [192.5(140–210) minutes] compared to non-Exposed group [146(130–160) minutes] with P-value < 0.001. Tramadol consumption within 24 h postoperatively were significantly lower in ketamine group compared to non-exposed group (P-value < 0.001). Conclusion Low dose intravenous ketamine before skin incision was extended postoperative first analgesia request time by average of 45.5 min and decrease total analgesia consumption in 24 h. Ketamine group recorded significantly lower median pain NRS score at 1st and 2nd hour after operation. Total analgesic consumption within 24 h was less in ketamine group. First analgesia requestion time were longer in ketamine compared to non-exposed group postoperatively.
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Roofthooft E, Joshi GP, Rawal N, Van de Velde M. PROSPECT guideline for elective caesarean section: updated systematic review and procedure-specific postoperative pain management recommendations. Anaesthesia 2020; 76:665-680. [PMID: 33370462 PMCID: PMC8048441 DOI: 10.1111/anae.15339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Caesarean section is associated with moderate‐to‐severe postoperative pain, which can influence postoperative recovery and patient satisfaction as well as breastfeeding success and mother‐child bonding. The aim of this systematic review was to update the available literature and develop recommendations for optimal pain management after elective caesarean section under neuraxial anaesthesia. A systematic review utilising procedure‐specific postoperative pain management (PROSPECT) methodology was undertaken. Randomised controlled trials published in the English language between 1 May 2014 and 22 October 2020 evaluating the effects of analgesic, anaesthetic and surgical interventions were retrieved from MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane databases. Studies evaluating pain management for emergency or unplanned operative deliveries or caesarean section performed under general anaesthesia were excluded. A total of 145 studies met the inclusion criteria. For patients undergoing elective caesarean section performed under neuraxial anaesthesia, recommendations include intrathecal morphine 50–100 µg or diamorphine 300 µg administered pre‐operatively; paracetamol; non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs; and intravenous dexamethasone administered after delivery. If intrathecal opioid was not administered, single‐injection local anaesthetic wound infiltration; continuous wound local anaesthetic infusion; and/or fascial plane blocks such as transversus abdominis plane or quadratus lumborum blocks are recommended. The postoperative regimen should include regular paracetamol and non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs with opioids used for rescue. The surgical technique should include a Joel‐Cohen incision; non‐closure of the peritoneum; and abdominal binders. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation could be used as analgesic adjunct. Some of the interventions, although effective, carry risks, and consequentially were omitted from the recommendations. Some interventions were not recommended due to insufficient, inconsistent or lack of evidence. Of note, these recommendations may not be applicable to unplanned deliveries or caesarean section performed under general anaesthesia.
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- E Roofthooft
- Department of Anesthesiology, GZA Sint-Augustinus Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium.,Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KULeuven and UZLeuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Orebro University, Orebro, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KULeuven and UZLeuven, Leuven, Belgium
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A Review of Nonanesthetic Uses of Ketamine. Anesthesiol Res Pract 2020; 2020:5798285. [PMID: 32308676 PMCID: PMC7152956 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5798285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Ketamine, a nonselective NMDA receptor antagonist, is used widely in medicine as an anesthetic agent. However, ketamine's mechanisms of action lead to widespread physiological effects, some of which are now coming to the forefront of research for the treatment of diverse medical disorders. This paper aims at reviewing recent data on key nonanesthetic uses of ketamine in the current literature. MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Google Scholar databases were queried to find articles related to ketamine in the treatment of depression, pain syndromes including acute pain, chronic pain, and headache, neurologic applications including neuroprotection and seizures, and alcohol and substance use disorders. It can be concluded that ketamine has a potential role in the treatment of all of these conditions. However, research in this area is still in its early stages, and larger studies are required to evaluate ketamine's efficacy for nonanesthetic purposes in the general population.
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Hamburger J, Beilin Y. Systemic adjunct analgesics for cesarean delivery: a narrative review. Int J Obstet Anesth 2019; 40:101-118. [PMID: 31350096 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2019.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Revised: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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It is critical to adequately treat postoperative cesarean delivery pain. The use of parenteral or neuraxial opioids has been a mainstay, but opioids have side effects that can be troubling and the opioid crisis in the United States has highlighted the necessity to utilize analgesics other than opioids. Other analgesic options include neuraxial analgesics, nerve blocks such as the transversus abdominis plane block, and non-opioid parenteral and oral medications. The goal of this article is to review non-opioid systemic analgesic adjuncts following cesarean delivery, focusing on their efficacy and side effects as well as their impact on reduction of opioid requirements after surgery.
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- J Hamburger
- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Genecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA
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Bishop DG, Gibbs MW, Dyer RA. Post-caesarean delivery analgesia in resource-limited settings: a narrative review. Int J Obstet Anesth 2019; 40:119-127. [PMID: 31230992 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2019.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2018] [Revised: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Post-caesarean pain is an important and often neglected outcome. It causes suffering, affects breastfeeding and is associated with postpartum depression and the development of chronic pain syndromes. Pain control is often difficult even in resource-rich environments; it is likely far worse in resource-limited settings, where emphasis is on reducing the high maternal mortality rate. Lack of adequate staffing, education, and postoperative monitoring severely limit the options in resource-limited settings. Resource-limited settings are further compromised by limited access to essential analgesic drugs and equipment for their administration. Solutions using affordable and accessible medications as part of a multimodal analgesic strategy are possible, supplemented by education and training programmes. More research is required, both to establish current practice and to test methods for improving maternal pain control. While government involvement is necessary to improve infrastructure and resources in individual countries, other solutions should also be sought, empowering local institutions and harnessing individual cultural characteristics.
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- D G Bishop
- Perioperative Research Group, Department of Anaesthetics, Critical Care and Pain Management, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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Bhiwal A, Sharma V, Sharma K, Tripathi A, Gupta S. Sub-anaesthetic bolus dose of intravenous ketamine for postoperative pain following caesarean section. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRIC ANAESTHESIA AND CRITICAL CARE 2019. [DOI: 10.4103/joacc.joacc_21_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Ramos-Rangel GE, Ferrer-Zaccaro LE, Mojica-Manrique VL, González La Rotta M. Management of post-cesarean delivery analgesia: Pharmacologic strategies. COLOMBIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rcae.2017.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Ramos-Rangel GE, Ferrer-Zaccaro LE, Mojica-Manrique VL, González La Rotta M. Manejo analgésico durante el postoperatorio de cesárea: estrategias farmacológicas. COLOMBIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rca.2017.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Management of post-cesarean delivery analgesia: Pharmacologic strategies☆. COLOMBIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1097/01819236-201710000-00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Cesarean delivery rates are increasing worldwide, and effective postoperative pain management is a key priority of women undergoing cesarean delivery. Inadequate pain management in the acute postoperative period is associated with persistent pain, greater opioid use, delayed functional recovery, and increased postpartum depression. In addition to pain relief, optimal management of patients after cesarean delivery should address the goals of unrestricted maternal mobility, minimal maternal and neonatal side effects, rapid recovery to baseline functionality, and early discharge home. Multimodal analgesia should include neuraxial morphine in conjunction with nonopioid adjuncts, with additional oral or intravenous opioids reserved for severe breakthrough pain.
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- Caitlin Dooley Sutton
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
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