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Ledesma I, Stieger A, Luedi MM, Romero CS. Spinal anesthesia in ambulatory patients. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2024:00001503-990000000-00211. [PMID: 38979677 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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PURPOSE OF THIS REVIEW To assess current practice in the use of spinal anesthesia in major ambulatory surgery, highlighting its advantages over general anesthesia and identifying potential areas for improvement to facilitate a transition to a sustainable healthcare system. RECENT FINDINGS Spinal anesthesia might be preferred in selected populations when compared to general anesthesia providing the highest standards of healthcare quality.The use of local anesthetics with short half-life has proven to be efficient in achieving high anesthesia success rates. Spinal anesthesia does not increase perioperative complications; instead, it has shown a reduction in postoperative nausea and vomiting, an improvement in patient comfort, and a favorable economic impact when compared to general anesthesia. SUMMARY Spinal anesthesia is an appropriate method for anesthesia in ambulatory patients, offering advantages over general anesthesia in selected populations.The use of spinal anesthesia is expanding to meet surgical needs. Therefore, it is crucial to plan ahead and anticipate organizational failures in the ambulatory setting to maintain safety and efficiency during outpatient procedures and surgeries.
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- Ignacio Ledesma
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Hospital General Universitario De Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Rescue- and Pain Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, St. Gallen
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Rescue- and Pain Medicine, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, St. Gallen
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Hospital General Universitario De Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Research Methods Department, Universidad Europea de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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Winberg M, Hälleberg Nyman M, Fjordkvist E, Eldh AC, Joelsson-Alm E. Adherence to evidence-based guidelines for prevention of urinary retention in hip surgery patients: a multicentre observational study. Int J Qual Health Care 2024; 36:mzae045. [PMID: 38804913 PMCID: PMC11155696 DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzae045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Urinary retention is a healthcare complication putting patients at risk of unnecessary suffering and harm. Orthopaedic patients are known to face an increased such risk, calling for evidence-based preoperative assessment and corresponding measures to prevent bladder problems. The aim of this study was to evaluate healthcare professionals' adherence to risk assessment guidelines for urinary retention in hip surgery patients. This was an observational study from January 2021 to April 2021 with a descriptive and comparative design, triangulating three data sources: (I) Medical records for 1382 hip surgery patients across 17 hospitals in Sweden were reviewed for preoperative risk assessments for urinary retention and voiding-related variables at discharge; (II) The patients completed a survey regarding postoperative lower urinary tract symptoms, and; (III) data were extracted from a national quality registry regarding type of surgery, preoperative physical status, and perioperative urinary complications. Group differences were analysed with Chi-square/Fisher's exact test, t-test, Wilcoxon rank-sum test, or Mann-Whitney U-test. Logistic regression was used to analyse variables associated with completed risk assessments for urinary retention. Of all study participants, 23.4% (n = 323) had a preoperative documented risk assessment of urinary retention. Whether a risk assessment was performed was significantly associated with acute surgery [odds ratio (OR) 3.56, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.48-5.12] and undergoing surgery at an academic hospital (OR 4.59, 95% CI 2.68-7.85). Acute patients were more often affected by urinary retention and had bladder issues and/or an indwelling catheter at discharge. More than every tenth patient (11. 9%, n = 53) completing the survey experienced intensified bladder problems after their hip surgery. The study shows a lack of adherence to risk assessment for urinary retention according to evidence-based guidelines, which negatively affects quality of care and patient safety.
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- Madeleine Winberg
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping SE-581 83, Sweden
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro SE-701 82, Sweden
- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro SE-701 82, Sweden
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University Health Care Research Center, Örebro SE-702 82, Sweden
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro SE-701 82, Sweden
- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro SE-701 82, Sweden
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping SE-581 83, Sweden
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Box 564, SE-751 22, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm SE-118 83, Sweden
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm SE-118 83, Sweden
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Magaldi RJ, Strecker SE, Nissen CW, Witmer DK, Carangelo RJ. Preoperative Bladder Scanning Can Predict Postoperative Urinary Retention Following Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2024; 106:569-574. [PMID: 38377182 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.23.00841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND As total joint arthroplasty (TJA) moves to the outpatient setting, it is becoming clear that postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is a potential impediment to same-day discharge. Although risk factors for POUR have been widely studied, the lack of their clinical utility warrants investigation of specific preoperative factors that can assist in surgical planning and patient optimization. The purpose of the current study was to determine whether preoperative symptom surveys and bladder scanning are useful tools in identifying POUR risk. METHODS We performed a prospective analysis of patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) at a high-volume orthopaedic hospital between December 1, 2020, and September 30, 2021. A total of 507 patients (324 female and 183 male) undergoing TJA completed the American Urological Association (AUA) symptom index preoperatively and then again at 14 and 64 days postoperatively. Post-void bladder scans were obtained in the immediate preoperative setting. POUR was defined as a bladder volume of >500 mL that required catheterization. Chi-square and quintile analysis were used to compare bladder scanning volumes, and Student t tests were used to compare AUA scores. RESULTS The rate of POUR was 37% (66 female and 34 male) and 23% (37 female and 19 male) in the TKA and THA groups, respectively. Increasing post-void residual volume (PVRV) measured on preoperative bladder scanning was found to be predictive of POUR. Among the TKA cohort, younger age and lower body mass index were also associated with increased catheterization, although age was not statistically significant. The AUA symptom survey was not found to correlate with POUR in either population. CONCLUSIONS There was a predictable and exponential increase in the rate of catheterization as preoperative PVRV increased from 50 to 200 mL. The AUA symptom score showed no utility in predicting POUR in our study population. We propose that preoperative bladder ultrasonography become standard practice in TJA, especially among patients scheduled for same-day discharge. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level II . See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Robert James Magaldi
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Health, Stratford, New Jersey
- Bone and Joint Institute, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut
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- Bone and Joint Institute, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut
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- Bone and Joint Institute, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut
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Liu CF, Chien LW. Moxibustion for Managing Postoperative Urinary Retention After Hemorrhoidectomy and Anorectal Surgeries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Perianesth Nurs 2023; 38:881-891. [PMID: 37589632 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2023.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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PURPOSE Common surgical procedures for conditions affecting the anus and rectum such as hemorrhoidectomy are associated with high risks of postoperative urinary retention (POUR). Little is known about the efficacy of moxibustion in managing POUR after such surgical procedures. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to review the related literature and synthesize data on the effectiveness of moxibustion in managing POUR after common anorectal surgeries. DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP information, and Wanfang databases were searched to October 1, 2021 using the keywords urinary retention, moxibustion, and moxa. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating patients who had developed POUR after hemorrhoidectomy or other anorectal surgeries were eligible for inclusion. Patients receiving moxibustion formed the intervention group and the control group received usual care alone. Primary outcomes were markedly effective rate, defined as spontaneous voiding with complete symptom relief within 30 to 60 minutes after treatment; and total effective rate (ie, markedly effective rate plus effective rate, defined as spontaneous voiding with partial relief of symptoms within 60 minutes to 4 hours after treatment). Secondary outcome was time to first urination after treatment. FINDINGS Thirty-four RCTs met the eligibility criteria. Pooled analysis revealed that the markedly effective rate was significantly higher in the moxibustion group than that in the control group (pooled RR = 2.53, 95% CI = 2.17-2.95), and the total effective rate in the moxibustion group was also higher than that in the control group (pooled RR = 5.02, 95% CI = 4.01-6.28). The intervention group had significantly shorter times to first urination than controls (pooled effect = -2.81, 95% CI = -2.06 to -3.56). CONCLUSIONS Moxibustion appears superior to usual care in relieving POUR after common anorectal surgeries. Future studies are still warranted to confirm these findings.
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- Chi-Feng Liu
- School of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Porche K, Maciel CB, Lucke-Wold B, Mehkri Y, Murtaza Y, Goutnik M, Robicsek SA, Busl KM. Pre-operative prediction of post-operative urinary retention in lumbar surgery: a prospective validation of machine learning model. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2023; 32:3868-3874. [PMID: 37768336 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-07954-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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PURPOSE Predicting urinary retention is difficult. The aim of this study is to prospectively validate a previously developed model using machine learning techniques. METHODS Patients were recruited from pre-operative clinic. Prediction of urinary retention was completed pre-operatively by 4 individuals and compared to ground truth POUR outcomes. Inter-rater reliability was calculated with intercorrelation coefficient (2,1). RESULTS 171 patients were included with age 63 ± 14 years, 58.5% (100/171) male, BMI 30.4 ± 5.9 kg/m2, American Society of Anesthesiologists class 2.6 ± 0.5, 1.7 ± 1.0 levels, 56% (96/171) fusions. The observed rate of POUR was 25.7%. The model's performance was found to be 0.663 (0.567-0.759). With a regression model probability cutoff of 0.24 and a neural network cutoff of 0.23, the following predictive power was achieved: specificity 90.6%, sensitivity 22.7%, negative predictive value 77.2%, positive predictive value 45.5%, and accuracy 73.1%. Intercorrelation coefficient for the regression aspect of the model was found to be 0.889 and intercorrelation coefficient for the neural network aspect of the model was found to be 0.874. CONCLUSIONS This prospective study confirms performance of the prediction model for POUR developed with retrospective data, showing great correlation. This supports the use of machine learning techniques in the prediction of postoperative complications such as urinary retention.
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- Ken Porche
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, PO Box 100265, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, PO Box 100265, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, PO Box 100265, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, PO Box 100265, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA
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Winberg M, Hälleberg Nyman M, Fjordkvist E, Joelsson-Alm E, Eldh AC. Patients' experiences of urinary retention and bladder care - A qualitative study in orthopaedic care. Int J Orthop Trauma Nurs 2023; 50:101034. [PMID: 37437464 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2023.101034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Urinary retention is a common complication associated with hip surgery. There are easily available, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines prescribing how to prevent both urinary retention and other voiding issues, by means of bladder monitoring and risk assessments. A detected lack of adherence to such guidelines increases risks for unnecessary suffering among patients but a greater understanding of patients' experiences can benefit tailored interventions to address quality and safety gaps in orthopaedic nursing and rehabilitation. PURPOSE The aim was to describe patients' experiences of urinary retention, bladder issues, and bladder care in orthopaedic care due to hip surgery. METHOD This was a qualitative study with a descriptive design: content analysis with an inductive approach was applied to interviews (n = 32) and survey free-text responses (n = 122) across 17 orthopaedic units in Sweden. RESULTS The patients had received no or limited details for the recurrent bladder care interventions (such as bladder scans and prompted voiding) while at the hospital. They relied on the staff for safe procedures but were left to themselves to manage and comprehend prevailing bladder issues. Despite the patients' experiences of bladder issues or the risk of urinary retention postoperatively, the link to hip surgery remained unknown to the patients, leaving them searching for self-management strategies and further care. CONCLUSIONS Patients' perspectives on bladder care, urinary retention and bladder issues can serve as a means for increased understanding of procedures and issues, reinforcing improved implementation of guidelines, including person-centred information. Safer bladder procedures imply further patient engagement, highlighted in guidelines.
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- Madeleine Winberg
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, SE-581 83, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, Örebro University, SE-701 82, Örebro, Sweden; Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, SE-701 82, Örebro, Sweden.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences, Örebro University, SE-701 82, Örebro, Sweden; Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, SE-701 82, Örebro, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, SE-118 83, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, SE-581 83, Linköping, Sweden; Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Box 564, SE-751 22, Uppsala, Sweden.
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Nollen JM, Brunsveld-Reinders AH, Peul WC, van Furth WR. Patient perspectives on indwelling urinary catheters and fluid balances after transsphenoidal pituitary surgery: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e069598. [PMID: 36940939 PMCID: PMC10030659 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069598] [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] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore the perceptions and experiences of patients who underwent transsphenoidal pituitary gland and (para)sellar tumour surgery regarding indwelling urinary catheters (IDUCs) and the postoperative fluid balance. DESIGN Qualitative study using semistructured interviews based on the attitudes, social influence and self-efficacy model and expert knowledge. PARTICIPANTS Twelve patients who underwent transsphenoidal pituitary gland tumour surgery and received an IDUC during or after surgery. SETTING One patient was interviewed in the endocrinology outpatient clinic and 11 patients were interviewed on the neurosurgery ward. RESULTS Five major themes emerged: (1) conflicting information and preoperative expectations, (2) IDUCs perceived as patient-friendly during bedrest, particularly for women, (3) little room for patients' opinions, (4) physical and emotional limitations and (5) fluid balance causes confusion. Information regarding IDUC placement and fluid balance given to patients both preoperatively and postoperatively did not meet their expectations, which led to confusion and uncertainty. The IDUC was perceived as preferable if bedrest was mandatory, preferred particularly by women. Patient could not mobilise freely due to the IDUC and felt ashamed, judged by others and dependent on nurses. CONCLUSIONS This study provides insight into the challenges patients experience in relation to the IDUC and fluid balance. Perceptions on the necessity of an IDUC varied among patients and were influenced by both physical and emotional impediments. A clear, frequent and daily communication between healthcare professionals and patients to evaluate IDUC and fluid balance use is necessary to increase patient satisfaction.
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- Jeanne-Marie Nollen
- Department of Neurosurgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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Prevent postoperative urinary retention in day surgery adult patients: evidence-based quality improvement project. INT J EVID-BASED HEA 2022; 20:344-354. [DOI: 10.1097/xeb.0000000000000348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Effect of Predictive Nursing Combined with Early Drinking Water Therapy on Patients with Urinary Retention after Vaginal Delivery. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:4204762. [PMID: 35813411 PMCID: PMC9262503 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4204762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of predictive nursing combined with early drinking water therapy on patients with urinary retention after vaginal delivery. A total of 600 women who gave birth in our hospital from July 2019 to July 2020 were selected as the research objects. A double-blind method was adopted to divide them into a control group and observation group, 300 cases in each group. In the control group, routine nursing was given. In the observation group, (1) predictive nursing measures were used before surgery. (2) The postoperative observation group used early drinking water therapy; the incidence of urinary retention, the effective rate of urination, postpartum haemorrhage, and the treatment of urinary retention were compared between the two groups. In the observation group, the number of urinary retention was 17, and the incidence of urinary retention was 5.67%. The urination efficiency of the observation group was 98.33%; the urination efficiency of the control group was 86.33%; comparison results showed that
. The 24 h postpartum haemorrhage of the observation group was 1.33%; the 24 h postpartum haemorrhage of the control group was 2.66%. Uroschesis therapy was performed in 17 patients in the observation group and 44 patients in the control group.. The observation group had an 88.24 percent treatment rate, while the control group had a 72.73 percent treatment rate.
indicated that the difference was statistically significant.
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Hwang WY, Kim K, Cho HY, Yang EJ, Suh DH, No JH, Lee JR, Hwang JW, Do SH, Kim YB. The voiding VAS score is a simple and useful method for predicting POUR after laparoscopy for benign gynaecologic diseases: a pilot study. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2022; 42:2469-2473. [PMID: 35653772 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2022.2071149] [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: 10/18/2022]
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The aim of this study was to identify an appropriate scoring system for predicting postoperative urinary retention (POUR) after gynaecological laparoscopic surgery for benign disease. We analysed 99 patients who underwent gynaecological laparoscopic surgery for benign disease. All patients were asked to complete self-administered questionnaires, including the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), voiding visual analogue scale (VAS), and Brief Pain Inventory-Korean version. Of the 99 patients, 27 (27.3%) experienced urinary retention at least once, while 72 (72.7%) did not. The preoperative and postoperative IPSS scores were not associated with the development of POUR. However, the voiding VAS score was significantly lower in patients that developed POUR (p = .014). In conclusion, our results show that the voiding VAS score is a simple and useful method for identifying patients at risk of POUR after gynaecologic laparoscopic surgery for benign disease. IMPACT STATEMENTWhat is already known on this subject? Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is an often underestimated complication defined as inability to void during the postoperative period despite a full bladder. Undetected POUR may lead to complications such as urinary tract infection, bladder distention, and bladder dysfunction. Routine assessment of POUR by bladder ultrasonography in all surgical patients places a larger workload on the nursing staff.What do the results of this study add? Among the self-scoring assessment tools, the voiding VAS provided the most accurate reflection of POUR in patients undergoing gynaecologic laparoscopic surgery for benign disease.What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? As laparoscopy is the most widely employed surgical procedure in gynaecology, our findings could have significant implications for postoperative care in daily clinical practice.
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- Woo Yeon Hwang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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Buckon CE, Koscielniak NJ, Tucker CA, Aiona MD. Mode of Anesthesia and Bladder Management Following Orthopaedic Surgery in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A System Level Analysis. J Pediatr Orthop 2022; 42:e544-e549. [PMID: 35220337 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002108] [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] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is a surgical complication more prevalent in children with neurodisability and associated with an increase length of hospitalization. Risk factors include pre-existing bladder dysfunction, type and duration of surgery, anesthesia medications, postoperative opioid pain management, and patient demographics. The purpose of this investigation was (1) to determine the frequency of POUR following hip/lower limb orthopaedic procedures in which epidural analgesia was used for pain management; (2) to explore factors influencing postoperative bladder management. METHODS A retrospective analysis of clinical data was performed in an orthopaedic specialty care health care system. A health outcomes network was queried for patients with a diagnoses of cerebral palsy (ICD-9/10 codes) who had one of 57 unique CPT procedure codes corresponding to hip osteotomies or tenotomies from 2011 to 2019. All surgical observations included in analysis required a discrete data element and the confirmation of a secondary proxy. The database was also queried for postoperative medications received and patient demographics of interest. RESULTS A total of 704 surgical procedures met inclusion criteria resulting in a patient population with a mean age of 11 years, 58% male, 53% Caucasian, and 55% classified as quadriplegia [51% Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels IV/V]. Three hundred and thirty-five procedures (48%) involved epidural anesthesia. Sixty-five patients required intermittent catheterization (9.2%) postoperatively following foley catheter removal, of which 23 (3.3%) required recatheterization. The rate of recatheterization was similar regardless of anesthesia mode; 1.8% for general and 1.4% for epidural and was associated with a greater number of pain medications. Epidural anesthesia resulted in significantly longer periods of catheterization. For the total group the time to urinary catheter removal differed significantly among cerebral palsy subtypes, GMFCS Level, race, and ethnicity. Factors identified as significant predictors of the length of catheterization were epidural analgesia, number of pain medications, and osteotomy. CONCLUSIONS The number of postoperative pain medications utilized was more predictive of POUR than the mode of analgesia delivery; however, epidural analgesia and the type of surgical procedure did significantly impact the length of catheterization. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Wake Forest School of Medicine, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Winston-Salem, NC
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Neck Disability at Presentation Influences Long Term Clinical Improvement for Neck Pain, Arm Pain, Disability and Physical Function in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. World Neurosurg 2022; 163:e663-e672. [PMID: 35460906 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.04.060] [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: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort PURPOSE: To compare perioperative characteristics, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and minimum clinical important difference (MCID) achievement following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in patients stratified by preoperative neck disability. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE The Neck Disability Index (NDI) assesses a patient's self-perceived neck disability and is often utilized to assess the efficacy of cervical surgical intervention. Our study evaluates how preoperative severity of patient neck disability influences postoperative clinical improvement following ACDF. METHODS Primary, single or multi-level ACDF procedures were included. PROMs were administered at preoperative/6-week/12-week/6-month/1-year/2-year timepoints and included PROMIS-PF, VAS for neck and arm pain, NDI, and SF-12 PCS. Patients were grouped: preoperative NDI score<50 (mild to moderate neck disability) or NDI score≥50 (Severe neck disability). Demographics/perioperative characteristics/postoperative complications/mean PROMs/MCID achievement rates were compared using chi-squared or Student's t-test. Postoperative improvement from preoperative baseline within each cohort was assessed with paired samples t-test. MCID achievement was determined by comparing ΔPROMs to established thresholds. RESULTS 225 patients were included, 150 NDI<50 and 75 NDI≥50. NDI≥50 cohort was significantly younger(p=0.002). Cohorts did not differ for spinal pathology/operative duration/estimated blood loss/postoperative length of stay/postoperative narcotic consumption/adjacent segment disease rate/1-year arthrodesis rate/6-month pseudoarthrosis rate. Postoperative VAS pain score on POD0 and 1 was significantly increased in NDI≥50 cohort(p<0.048, all). Postoperative complication rates did not differ. All mean PROMs differed at all timepoints(p<0.043, all). NDI<50 patient cohort significantly improved from preoperative baseline for all PROMs and timepoints except SF-12 PCS/PROMIS-PF at 6-weeks. NDI≥50 cohort significantly improved for all PROMs and timepoints except SF-12 PCS at 6-weeks. NDI≥50 cohort demonstrated greater proportion achieving MCID for NDI at 6-weeks/2-years/overall(p<0.037, all). CONCLUSION Both cohorts demonstrated significant long-term clinical improvement for neck pain/arm pain/physical function/neck disability, though patients with severe preoperative neck disability reported inferior mean scores for these outcomes at all timepoints.
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Zheng W, Zhang X, Zheng X, Liang Y, Liu Y, Gao Y. Construction and Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for Postoperative Urinary Retention in Lung Cancer Patients. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2022; 2022:2227629. [PMID: 35310184 PMCID: PMC8933071 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2227629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Indwelling catheter is a routine procedure in surgical patients. Studies have shown that prolonged indwelling urinary catheterization increases the risk of postoperative urinary tract infection. Although early removal of the urinary catheter after operation can reduce the risk of postoperative urinary symptoms and tract infections, it may lead to postoperative anesthetic dysuria. Therefore, this study investigates the urinary retention and related risk factors in patients after thoracoscopic lobectomy under general anesthesia. The clinical data of 214 patients who underwent thoracoscopic lobectomy in the Department of Thoracic Surgery of a tertiary class A cancer hospital in Beijing from July 2020 to April 2021 were collected. A risk prediction model was established by logistic regression analysis, and the prediction effect was determined using the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. The incidence of indwelling catheter after thoracoscopic lobectomy was 44.8% (96/214). Sex (OR = 21.102, 95% CI: 2.906-153.239, P=0.003), perception of shame (OR = 74.256, 95% CI: 6.171-893.475, P=0.001), age (OR = 1.095, 95% CI: 1.014-1.182, P=0.021), and bed rest time (OR = 1.598, 95% CI: 1.263-2.023, P < 0.021) were the factors influencing urinary retention after thoracoscopic lobectomy. This model can effectively predict the occurrence of postoperative urinary retention in patients with lung cancer and help medical staff to intervene effectively before the onset of urinary retention, which provides reference for preventive treatment and nursing intervention.
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- Wei Zheng
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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Pierson M, Cretella B, Roussel M, Byrne P, Parkosewich J. A Nurse-Led Voiding Algorithm for Managing Urinary Retention After General Thoracic Surgery. Crit Care Nurse 2022; 42:23-31. [PMID: 35100628 DOI: 10.4037/ccn2022727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Untreated postoperative urinary retention (POUR) leads to bladder overdistension. Treatment of POUR involves urinary catheterization, which predisposes patients to catheter-associated urinary tract infections. The hospital's rate of POUR after lobectomy was 21%, exceeding the Society of Thoracic Surgeons' benchmark of 6.4%. Nurses observed that more patients were being catheterized after implementation of a newly revised urinary catheter protocol. OBJECTIVE To reduce the incidence of POUR by implementing a thoracic surgery-specific nurse-led voiding algorithm. METHODS Experts validated the voiding algorithm that standardized postoperative assessment. It was initiated after general thoracic surgery among 179 patients in a thoracic surgery stepdown unit of a large Magnet hospital. After obtaining verbal consent from patients, nurses collected demographic and clinical data and followed the algorithm, documenting voided amounts and bladder scan results. Descriptive statistics characterized the sample and the incidence of POUR. Associations were determined between demographic and clinical factors and POUR status by using the t test and χ2 test. RESULTS The POUR-positive group and the POUR-negative group were equivalent with regard to demographic and clinical factors, except more patients in the POUR-positive cohort had had a lobectomy (P = .05). The rate of POUR was 8%. Society of Thoracic Surgeons reports revealed a rapid and sustained reduction in the hospital's rates of POUR after lobectomy: from 21% to 3%. CONCLUSION The use of this nurse-led voiding algorithm effectively reduced and sustained rates of POUR.
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- Mary Pierson
- Mary Pierson is the assistant nurse manager of the medical intensive care stepdown unit, Yale New Haven Hospital. At the time this article was written, she was the assistant nurse manager of the 5-4 thoracic stepdown unit, Heart and Vascular Center, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Brittany Cretella is a casual status clinical nurse on the 5-4 thoracic stepdown unit, Heart and Vascular Center, Yale New Haven Hospital
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- Maureen Roussel is the clinical nurse specialist for cardiothoracic surgery, Heart and Vascular Center, Yale New Haven Hospital
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- Patricia Byrne is the patient services manager of the 5-4 thoracic stepdown unit, Heart and Vascular Center, Yale New Haven Hospital
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Turan A, Fang J, Esa WAS, Hamadnalla H, Leung S, Pu X, Raza S, Chelnick D, Mounir Soliman L, Seif J, Ruetzler K, Sessler DI. Naloxegol and Postoperative Urinary Retention: A Randomized Trial. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11020454. [PMID: 35054148 PMCID: PMC8780376 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11020454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background: Naloxegol antagonizes peripheral opioid-related side effects without preventing opioid-related analgesia. However, the effect of naloxegol on opioid-induced bladder dysfunction remains unknown. Hypothesis: patients given naloxegol have lower residual bladder urine volume than those given placebo. Methods: 136 patients scheduled for elective hip and knee surgery were randomized to oral naloxegol or placebo given the morning of surgery, and on the first two postoperative mornings. Residual urine volume was measured ultrasonographically within 30 min after voiding once in the morning and once in the afternoon for two postoperative days. Opioid-related Symptom Distress Scale (ORSDS), the need for indwelling urinary catheterization, and quality of recovery (QoR) score were secondary outcomes. Results: 67 were randomized to naloxegol and 64 to placebo. We did not identify a significant effect on urine residual volume, with an estimated ratio of geometric means of 0.9 (0.3, 2.6), p = 0.84. There were no significant differences in ORSDS or QoR. There were 19 (29%) patients assigned to naloxegol who needed indwelling urination catheterization versus 7 (11%) patients in the placebo group, p = 0.012. Conclusions: Our results do not support use of naloxegol for postoperative urinary retention after hip and knee surgery.
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- Alparslan Turan
- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (J.F.); (W.A.S.E.); (H.H.); (S.L.); (X.P.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (K.R.); (D.I.S.)
- Department of General Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (L.M.S.); (J.S.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (J.F.); (W.A.S.E.); (H.H.); (S.L.); (X.P.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (K.R.); (D.I.S.)
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (J.F.); (W.A.S.E.); (H.H.); (S.L.); (X.P.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (K.R.); (D.I.S.)
- Department of General Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (L.M.S.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (J.F.); (W.A.S.E.); (H.H.); (S.L.); (X.P.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (K.R.); (D.I.S.)
- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (J.F.); (W.A.S.E.); (H.H.); (S.L.); (X.P.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (K.R.); (D.I.S.)
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (J.F.); (W.A.S.E.); (H.H.); (S.L.); (X.P.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (K.R.); (D.I.S.)
- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (J.F.); (W.A.S.E.); (H.H.); (S.L.); (X.P.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (K.R.); (D.I.S.)
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (J.F.); (W.A.S.E.); (H.H.); (S.L.); (X.P.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (K.R.); (D.I.S.)
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- Department of General Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (L.M.S.); (J.S.)
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- Department of General Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (L.M.S.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (J.F.); (W.A.S.E.); (H.H.); (S.L.); (X.P.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (K.R.); (D.I.S.)
- Department of General Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (L.M.S.); (J.S.)
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (J.F.); (W.A.S.E.); (H.H.); (S.L.); (X.P.); (S.R.); (D.C.); (K.R.); (D.I.S.)
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Porche K, Maciel CB, Lucke-Wold B, Robicsek SA, Chalouhi N, Brennan M, Busl KM. Preoperative prediction of postoperative urinary retention in lumbar surgery: a comparison of regression to multilayer neural network. J Neurosurg Spine 2022; 36:32-41. [PMID: 34507288 PMCID: PMC9608355 DOI: 10.3171/2021.3.spine21189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is a common complication after spine surgery and is associated with prolongation of hospital stay, increased hospital cost, increased rate of urinary tract infection, bladder overdistention, and autonomic dysregulation. POUR incidence following spine surgery ranges between 5.6% and 38%; no reliable prediction tool to identify those at higher risk is available, and that constitutes an important gap in the literature. The objective of this study was to develop and validate a preoperative risk model to predict the occurrence of POUR following routine elective spine surgery. METHODS The authors conducted a retrospective chart review of consecutive adults who underwent lumbar spine surgery between June 1, 2017, and June 1, 2019. Patient characteristics, preexisting ICD-10 codes, preoperative pain and opioid use, preoperative alpha-1 blocker use, details of surgical planning, development of POUR, and management strategies were abstracted from electronic medical records. A binomial logistic model and a multilayer perceptron (MLP) were optimized using training and validation sets. The models' performance was then evaluated on model-naïve patients (not a part of either cohort). The models were then stacked to take advantage of each model's strengths and to avoid their weaknesses. Four additional models were developed from previously published models adjusted to include only relevant factors (i.e., factors known preoperatively and applied to the lumbar spine). RESULTS Overall, 891 patients were included in the cohort, with a mean of 59.6 ± 15.5 years of age, 52.7% male, BMI 30.4 ± 6.4, American Society of Anesthesiologists class 2.8 ± 0.6, and a mean of 5.6 ± 5.7 comorbidities. The rate of POUR was found to be 25.9%. The two models were comparable, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.737 for the regression model and 0.735 for the neural network. By combining the two models, an AUC of 0.753 was achieved. With a regression model probability cutoff of 0.24 and a neural network cutoff of 0.23, maximal sensitivity and specificity were achieved, with specificity 68.2%, sensitivity 72.9%, negative predictive value 88.2%, and positive predictive value 43.4%. Both models individually outperformed previously published models (AUC 0.516-0.645) when applied to the current data set. CONCLUSIONS This predictive model can be a powerful preoperative tool in predicting patients who will be likely to develop POUR. By using a combination of regression and neural network modeling, good sensitivity, specificity, and NPV are achieved.
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- Ken Porche
- Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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Tan CMP, Kaliya-Perumal AK, Ho GWK, Oh JYL. Postoperative Urinary Retention Following Thoracolumbosacral Spinal Fusion: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes. Cureus 2021; 13:e19724. [PMID: 34934587 PMCID: PMC8684364 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.19724] [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] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is an often-underestimated common complication following spine surgery, and it is essential to avoid its untoward long-term consequences. Besides, a dilemma exists regarding the appropriate timing for the postoperative removal of indwelling catheter (IDC). Hence, we aim to describe the prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of POUR and also come up with recommendations for the removal of IDC. Methods Electronic records of patients who underwent elective thoracolumbosacral spinal fusion surgery from January 2017 to December 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. Excluded were those who underwent fusion for indications such as trauma, cauda equina syndrome, infection, and malignancy. Both surgery-related and patient-related risk factors were tabulated, and their association with the likely development of POUR was assessed by univariate and multivariate analysis. Results One hundred sixty-eight patients (median age=64.1 years; 58.9% female) were included, with the incidence of POUR being 7.8%. Our findings suggest surgery-related factors, both intra- and postoperative, including operating time (p=0.008), anesthetic time (p=0.005), number of fusion levels (p<0.001), mobilization status prior to trial off catheter (TOC; p=0.021), and TOC timing (p=0.029) may have an association with POUR. In addition, patient-related factors, including the use of beta-blockers (p=0.020) and pre-operative mobility status (p<0.001), may also be associated with the likely development of POUR. Conclusion POUR seems to be a frequent complication following thoracolumbosacral spinal fusion surgery, which was found to have an association with some surgery-related and patient-related factors. While most of these factors are non-modifiable, certain modifiable risk factors provide the surgeon an opportunity to prevent POUR. Considering these factors, we recommend appropriate and timely mobilization of the patient prior to removal of IDC, which is to be performed preferably in the daytime.
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore, SGP
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Mattevi C, van Coppenolle C, Selvy M, Pereira B, Slim K. Systematic review and meta-analysis of early removal of urinary catheter after colorectal surgery with infraperitoneal anastomosis. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 407:15-23. [PMID: 34599682 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02342-2] [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: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM OF THE STUDY To review and to analyse the feasibility of using no urinary catheter or a catheter for less than 24 h compared with longer post-operative catheter after colorectal surgery with infraperitoneal dissection. METHODS We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies comparing no urinary catheter or a catheter for less than 24 h (early removal, ER) and urinary catheter drainage for 2 days or longer (late removal, LR) after colorectal surgery with infraperitoneal dissection. Primary endpoint was acute urinary retention (AUR) requiring a re-catheterization. Secondary endpoints were urinary tract infection (UTI), overall morbidity and hospital length of stay. Meta-analysis met the PRISMA criteria, with a random model. RESULTS Out of 3659 articles found, 82 comparative studies on catheter duration were selected, of which five were in colorectal surgery: three randomized trials, one retrospective and one prospective series. There were 396 ER and 410 LR patients. All had undergone surgery with infraperitoneal dissection. There was no significant difference regarding AUR (OR = 2.09 [95%CI 0.97-4.52]) but significantly less UTI (OR = 0.39 [95%CI 0.22-0.67]) for early urinary catheter removal. The number needed to harm was much higher for AUR than for UTI (23.3 vs. 8). CONCLUSION This meta-analysis suggests that, in terms of benefit/risk ratio, in colorectal surgery with infraperitoneal anastomosis, early removal (< 24 h) of the urinary catheter would be beneficial (because of a more frequent UTI after LR than AUR after ER) and would reduce the occurrence of UTI if no AUR risk factors are present. However, these findings should be interpreted with caution because of the low quality of evidence.
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- Catherine Mattevi
- Department of Digestive Surgery, University Hospital CHU, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, University Hospital CHU, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Department of Biostatistics, University Hospital CHU, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, University Hospital CHU, Clermont-Ferrand, France. .,Francophone Group for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (GRACE), Beaumont, France. .,, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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BAYRAKTAR D, KHORSHİD L. Total diz ve kalça protezi ameliyatı geçiren hastalarda kalıcı üriner kateteri çıkarmadan önce klemplemenin idrar miktarına ve miksiyon süresine etkisi. CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.17826/cumj.913607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Wei B, Asban A, Xie R, Sollie Z, Deng L, DeLay TK, Swicord WB, Kumar R, Kirklin JK, Donahue J. A prediction model for postoperative urinary retention after thoracic surgery. JTCVS OPEN 2021; 7:359-366. [PMID: 36003757 PMCID: PMC9390440 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2021.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Background Urinary retention remains a frequent postoperative complication, associated with patient discomfort and delayed discharge following general thoracic surgery (GTS). We aimed to develop and prospectively validate a predictive model of postoperative urinary retention (POUR) among GTS patients. Methods We retrospectively developed a predictive model using data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons GTS Database at our institution. The patient study cohort included adults undergoing elective in-patient surgical procedures without a history of renal failure or Foley catheter on entry to the recovery suite (August 2013 to March 2017). Multivariable logistic regression models identified factors associated with urinary retention, and a nomogram to aid medical decision making was developed. The predictive model was validated in a cohort of GTS patients between April 2017 and November 2018 using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. Results The predictive model was developed from 1484 GTS patients, 284 of whom (19%) experienced postoperative urinary retention within 24 hours of the operation. Risk factors for POUR included older age, male sex, higher preoperative creatinine, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, primary diagnosis, primary procedure, and use of postoperative patient-controlled analgesia. A logistic nomogram for estimating the risk of POUR was created and validated in 646 patients, 65 of whom (10%) had urinary retention. The ROC curves of development and validation models had similar favorable c-statistics (0.77 vs 0.72; P > .05). Conclusions Postoperative urinary retention occurs in nearly 20% of patients undergoing major GTS. Using a validated predictive model may help by targeting certain patients with prophylactic measures to prevent this complication.
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Crigger C, Kuzbel J, Al-Omar O. Choosing the Right Catheter for Pediatric Procedures: Patient Considerations and Preference. Res Rep Urol 2021; 13:185-195. [PMID: 33954151 PMCID: PMC8092428 DOI: 10.2147/rru.s282654] [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: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Determining the need for bladder decompression and urinary diversion in the perioperative pediatric surgical patient can cause a clinical conundrum for the surgical team. Add in the several different types of urinary diversion devices possible, and the various materials associated therein and the process can suddenly seem unnecessarily daunting given the lack of concise recommendations and broad consensus. The decision to divert urine, though seemingly trivial, is associated with inherent risks. Managing and mitigating certain risks are best approached through proper education, selection, and technique. We provide a broad overview of pediatric catheter selection, indications, and pitfalls to streamline the process so that energy and attention can best be focused on the planned intervention at hand.
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- Chad Crigger
- Department of Urology, Division of Pediatric Urology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA
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- Department of Urology, Division of Pediatric Urology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA
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- Department of Urology, Division of Pediatric Urology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA
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Baboudjian M, Gondran-Tellier B, Tadrist A, Brioude G, Trousse D, D'Journo BX, Thomas PA. Predictors of Postoperative Urinary Retention Following Pulmonary Resection. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 33:1137-1143. [PMID: 33677097 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2021.02.022] [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: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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To identify predictors of postoperative urinary retention (POUR) following pulmonary resection. Retrospective chart review from a single academic institution of all patients who underwent pulmonary resection between June 2004 and January 2020. The surgical procedures consisted of pneumonectomy, lobectomy and sublobar resections. The primary outcome was occurrence of POUR within 30 days following surgery, defined as painful and palpable bladder, when the patient is unable to pass any urine, and requiring catheterization. A total of 6004 consecutive patients underwent pulmonary resection among which 306 pneumonectomies (5.1%), 3467 lobectomies (57.7%) and 2231 sublobar resection (37.2%). The surgical approach was a thoracotomy (n = 3546; 59.1%), a video-assisted [VATS] (n = 2075; 34.5%) or a robot-assisted thoracoscopy [RATS] (n = 383; 6.4%). POUR occurred in 301 cases (5%). On multivariable logistic regression analysis, male gender (OR 2.30 [1.70-3.17]; P < 0.001), age (OR 1.02 [1.01-1.03]; P < 0.001), benign prostatic hyperplasia (OR 7.08 [4.57-10.83]; P < 0.001), and COPD (OR 1.52 [1.13-2.01]; P = 0.004) were significant predictors of POUR. Conversely, VATS (OR 0.62 [0.46-0.83]; P = 0.001) had a protective effect on the occurrence of POUR. In a large single-center study, we disclosed significant clinical predictors of POUR after pulmonary resection, including age, sex, comorbidities and surgical approach. Prospective studies are necessary to evaluate the efficacy of chemoprophylaxis by perioperative α-blockers in order to prevent POUR.
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- Michael Baboudjian
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Diseases of the Esophagus, and lung Transplantation, North Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, APHM, Marseille, France
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- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, La conception Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, APHM, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Diseases of the Esophagus, and lung Transplantation, North Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, APHM, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Diseases of the Esophagus, and lung Transplantation, North Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, APHM, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Diseases of the Esophagus, and lung Transplantation, North Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, APHM, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Diseases of the Esophagus, and lung Transplantation, North Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, APHM, Marseille, France; Predictive Oncology Laboratory, CRCM, INSERM UMR 1068, CNRS UMR 7258, Aix-Marseille University UM105, Marseille, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Diseases of the Esophagus, and lung Transplantation, North Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, APHM, Marseille, France; Predictive Oncology Laboratory, CRCM, INSERM UMR 1068, CNRS UMR 7258, Aix-Marseille University UM105, Marseille, France.
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Kopel J, Sharma DP. Spinal surgery and urinary retention: A review of the literature. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL UROLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/2051415820916932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective: Postoperative urinary retention is a common complication for patients recovering from general anesthesia or invasive surgery near the spinal column. However, no study has systematically reviewed the incidence of postoperative urinary retention for spinal surgeries performed at the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spinal regions. In this review, we critically analyze and summarize the known literature on the incidence and risk factors associated with postoperative urinary retention after spinal surgery. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was performed at the end of September 2019 within the PubMed database. Results: The average incidence of postoperative urinary retention from nine of the 10 studies was 17.2% with one paper that did not report on postoperative urinary retention incidence. Furthermore, age, male gender, location and history of spinal surgery, duration of surgery, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and Foley catheter were reported as major risk factors for postoperative urinary retention and spinal surgery. Conclusion: Overall, spinal cord and postoperative urinary retention remains a poorly understood area requiring further investigation into the incidence, risk factors, and surgical methods influence postoperative urinary retention and post-operative outcomes. We believe an overview of such data can help revise guidelines for the management of postoperative urinary retention and raise awareness of its prevalence in elderly patients undergoing spinal surgery. Level of evidence: Not applicable for this multicentre audit.
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- Jonathan Kopel
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, United States of America
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- Staff Physician, Department of Urology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, United States of America
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Lim V, Mac-Thiong JM, Dionne A, Begin J, Richard-Denis A. Clinical Protocol for Identifying and Managing Bladder Dysfunction during Acute Care after Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. J Neurotrauma 2020; 38:718-724. [PMID: 33121377 DOI: 10.1089/neu.2020.7190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Bladder dysfunction is widespread following traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI). Early diagnosis of bladder dysfunction is crucial in preventing complications, determining prognosis, and planning rehabilitation. We aim to suggest the first clinical protocol specifically designed to evaluate and manage bladder dysfunction in TSCI patients during acute care. A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 101 patients admitted for an acute TSCI between C1 and T12. Following spinal surgery, presence of voluntary anal contraction (VAC) was used as a criterion for removal of indwelling catheter and initiating trial of void (TOV). Absence of bladder dysfunction was determined from three consecutive post-void bladder scan residuals ≤200 mL without incontinence. All patients were reassessed 3 months post-injury using the Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM). A total of 74.3% were diagnosed with bladder dysfunction during acute care, while 57.4% had a motor-complete TSCI. Three months later, 94.7% of them reported impaired bladder function. None of the patients discharged from acute care after a functional bladder was diagnosed reported impaired bladder function at the 3-month follow-up. A total of 95.7% patients without VAC had persisting impaired bladder function at follow-up. The proposed protocol is specifically adapted to the dynamic nature of neurogenic bladder function following TSCI. The assessment of VAC into the protocol provides major insight on the potential for reaching adequate bladder function during the subacute phase. Conducting TOV using bladder scan residuals in patients with VAC is a non-invasive and easy method to discriminate between a functional and an impaired bladder following acute TSCI.
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- Victor Lim
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hôpital Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) may undergo several elective and emergency surgeries. Motor fluctuations, the presence of a wide range of non-motor symptoms (NMS), and the use of several medications, often not limited to dopaminergic agents, make the perioperative management of PD challenging. However, the literature on perioperative management of PD is sparse. In this descriptive review article, we comprehensively discuss the issues in the pre-, intra-, and postoperative phases which may negatively affect the PD patients and discuss the approach to their prevention and management. The major preoperative challenges include accurate medication reconciliation and administration of the dopaminergic medications during the nil per os (NPO) state. While the former can be addressed with staff education and PD-specific admission protocols, knowledge of non-oral formulations of dopaminergic agents (apomorphine, inhalational levodopa, and rotigotine transdermal patch) is the key to the management of the Parkinsonian symptoms in NPO state. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) devices should be turned off to avert potential electromagnetic interference with surgical appliances. Choosing the appropriate anesthesia and avoiding and managing respiratory issues and dysautonomia are the major intraoperative challenges. Timely reinitiation of dopaminergic medications, adequate management of pain, nausea, and vomiting, and prevention of postoperative infections and delirium are the postoperative challenges. Overall, a multidisciplinary approach is pivotal to prevent and manage the perioperative complications in PD. Administration of anti-Parkinson medications during NPO state, prevention of anesthesia-related complications, and timely rehabilitation remain the key to healthy surgical outcomes.
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Saaqib S, Iqbal A, Naheed M, Saeed T, Khalid M. A randomized controlled trial of cystoinflation to prevent bladder injury in the adhesive disease of multiple caesarean sections. Sci Rep 2020; 10:15297. [PMID: 32943657 PMCID: PMC7499421 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-71132-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Caesarean sections carry the risk of urinary bladder injury due to formation of adhesions obscuring pelvic planes. Visualizing bladder during retro-fill (cystoinflation) makes it recognizable as it rises into the abdomen taking a tense rounded contour. We conducted a prospective randomized controlled trial to find out whether improved identification of bladder margins by cystoinflation could decrease bladder injury rate and blood loss without causing urological complications. This study included 214 healthy women with previous operative deliveries undergoing elective caesarean section and found to have dense pelvic adhesions. The subjects were randomly allocated into cystoinflation and control groups. Adhesiolysis was performed using bladder retro-fill with 300 cc saline in cystoinflation group, and without retro-fill in control. The bladder injury rate was significantly lower in cystoinflation group compared to control (2.8% vs 20.6%, P < .0001) with lesser blood loss in cystoinflation group (585.33 cc vs 797.10 cc, P < .0001). Mean operative time was similar in both groups. Urinary tract infection and micturition problems occurred more frequently in control group than cystoinflation group (16.8% vs 1.9%, P = .001 and .47 ± 1.63% vs 077 ± .633%, P = .021 respectively) with fistula in one subject compared to none in cystoinflation group. In this study, cystoinflation was effective to significantly reduce bladder injury rate and blood loss. This technique may also prove useful in the fields of surgery, urology and urogynecology.
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- Shazia Saaqib
- King Edward Medical University/Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- King Edward Medical University/Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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- King Edward Medical University/Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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- King Edward Medical University/Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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Lee Y, McKechnie T, Springer JE, Doumouras AG, Hong D, Eskicioglu C. Optimal timing of urinary catheter removal following pelvic colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Colorectal Dis 2019; 34:2011-2021. [PMID: 31707560 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-019-03404-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Acute urinary retention (AUR) is a common postoperative complication in colorectal surgery. In pelvic colorectal operations, the optimal duration for postoperative urinary catheter use is controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to compare early (POD 1), intermediate (POD 3), and late (POD 5) urinary catheter removal. METHODS Medline, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and PubMed databases were searched. Articles were eligible for inclusion if they compared patients with urinary catheter removal on POD 1 or earlier to patients with urinary catheter removal on POD 2 or later in major pelvic colorectal surgeries. The primary outcome was rate of postoperative AUR. The secondary outcome was rates of postoperative urinary tract infection (UTI). RESULTS From 691 relevant citations, five studies with 928 patients were included. Comparison of urinary catheter removal on POD 1 versus POD 3 demonstrated no significant difference in rate of urinary retention (RR 1.36, 95%CI 0.83-2.21, P = 0.22); however, compared to POD 5, rates of AUR were significantly higher (RR 2.58, 95%CI 1.51-4.40, P = 0.0005). Rates of UTI were not significantly different between POD 1 and POD 3 urinary catheter removal (RR 0.40, 95%CI 0.05-3.71, P = 0.45), but removal on POD 5 significantly increased risk of UTI compared to POD 1 (RR 0.50, 95%CI 0.31-0.81, P = 0.005). CONCLUSION Risk of AUR can be minimized with late postoperative urinary catheter removal compared to early removal, but at the cost of increased risk of UTI. Patient-specific factors should be taken into consideration when deciding upon optimal duration of postoperative urinary catheterization.
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- Yung Lee
- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, St. Joseph Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, St. Joseph Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, St. Joseph Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
- Division of General Surgery Department of Surgery, St. Joseph's Healthcare, McMaster University, 50 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 4A6, Canada.
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