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Hung KC, Kao CL, Ho CN, Hsing CH, Chang YJ, Wang LK, Liao SW, Chen IW. The impact of perioperative ketamine or esketamine on the subjective quality of recovery after surgery: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Br J Anaesth 2024:S0007-0912(24)00143-0. [PMID: 38614917 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of ketamine/esketamine on postoperative subjective quality of recovery (QoR). METHODS MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane library, and Google Scholar were searched for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that examined the impacts of perioperative ketamine/esketamine use and postoperative QoR. The primary outcome was subjective QoR (QoR-9, QoR-15, QoR-40) on postoperative day (POD) 1-3, whereas the secondary outcomes included pain severity, anxiety scores, depression scores, risk of adverse events (i.e. nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness), and length of stay. RESULTS The analysis included 18 RCTs (1554 participants; ketamine: seven trials, esketamine: 11 trials), of which 15 were conducted in China. Ketamine/esketamine improved the QoR scores on PODs 1 and 2 compared with the control (standardised mean difference [SMD]: 0.63, P<0.0001 for POD 1; SMD: 0.56, P=0.04 for POD 2), without beneficial effect on POD 3. Subgroup analyses revealed significant differences in QoR scores on POD 1 by regimen (SMD: esketamine 1.14, ketamine 0.01) and country (SMD: China 0.82, other countries -0.21). The emotional domain of QoR was improved from PODs 1 to 3, whereas the other domains were only improved on POD 1. Lower postoperative anxiety (SMD: -0.48, P=0.003) and depression (SMD: -0.72, P=0.001) scores were also observed with ketamine/esketamine use. Furthermore, pain severity was reduced on PODs 1 and 2, with no difference in the risk of adverse events or length of stay. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis demonstrated that ketamine/esketamine use in the perioperative period is associated with improved early subjective QoR, pain severity, and psychological symptoms without an increase in the likelihood of adverse events. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW PROTOCOL PROSPERO (CRD42023477580).
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- Kuo-Chuan Hung
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan; School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan City, Taiwan.
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Chen IW, Kao CL, Ho CN, Hung KC. Association between direct oral anticoagulants and risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Eur J Intern Med 2024; 122:144-145. [PMID: 38388294 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2024.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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- I-Wen Chen
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan city, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan city, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan city, Taiwan.
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Chen YC, Liu CC, Hsu HC, Hung KC, Chang YJ, Ho CN, Hsing CH, Yiu CY. Systemic immune-inflammation index for predicting postoperative atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1290610. [PMID: 38374999 PMCID: PMC10875005 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1290610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Background Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a frequent complication that may increase morbidity and mortality risk following cardiac surgery. The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) is an emerging biomarker that provides an integrated measure of inflammation by incorporating neutrophil, lymphocyte, and platelet counts. Recent studies have reported associations between elevated SII and increased POAF risk; however, significant heterogeneity exists regarding its predictive efficacy. This meta-analysis aimed to assess SII's diagnostic efficacy for predicting POAF risk. Methods To synthesize existing evidence on the ability of perioperative SII for predicting POAF in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, a systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted. In August 2023, a comprehensive literature search was performed to identify relevant studies reporting SII cutoff values with corresponding sensitivity and specificity. The primary aim was to evaluate SII's diagnostic utility for predicting POAF, whereas secondary outcomes included the pooled incidence of POAF and the relationship between the SII and POAF. Results Eight studies published between 2021 and 2023 with 3,245 patients were included. Six studies involved coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery; one encompassed various cardiac procedures, and another focused solely on mitral valve surgery. The pooled incidence of POAF was 23.6% [95% confidence interval (CI), 18.7%-29.2%]. Elevated SII significantly increased the odds of POAF by 3.24-fold (odds ratio, 3.24; 95% CI, 1.6-6.55; p = 0.001). SII's pooled sensitivity and specificity for predicting POAF were 0.80 (95% CI, 0.68-0.89) and 0.53 (95% CI, 0.23-0.8), respectively. The SII had moderate predictive accuracy based on a hierarchical summary receiver operating characteristic (HSROC) area under the curve of 0.78 (95% CI, 0.74-0.81). Subgroup analyses, whether focusing on CABG alone or CABG with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), both indicated an area under the HSROC curve of 0.78 (95% CI, 0.74-0.81). Conclusion Elevated SII is significantly correlated with an increased POAF risk following cardiac surgery, highlighting its utility as a predictive biomarker. Considering its moderate diagnostic accuracy, further research is essential for clarifying SII's clinical effectiveness, either as an independent predictor or combined with other risk factors, for stratifying patients at high POAF risk. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier [CRD42023456128].
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- Yu-Chou Chen
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Kuang Tien General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Recreation and Health-Care Management, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Dental Laboratory Technology, Min-Hwei Junior College of Health Care Management, Liouying, Tainan, Taiwan
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Ho CN, Fu PH, Hung KC, Wang LK, Lin YT, Yang AC, Ho CH, Chang JH, Chen JY. Prediction of early postoperative pain using sleep quality and heart rate variability. Pain Pract 2024; 24:82-90. [PMID: 37615236 DOI: 10.1111/papr.13288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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PURPOSE Accurate predictions of postoperative pain intensity are necessary for customizing analgesia plans. Insomnia is a risk factor for severe postoperative pain. Moreover, heart rate variability (HRV) can provide information on the sympathetic-parasympathetic balance in response to noxious stimuli. We developed a prediction model that uses the insomnia severity index (ISI), HRV, and other demographic factors to predict the odds of higher postoperative pain. METHODS We recruited gynecological surgery patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists class 1-3. An ISI questionnaire was completed 1 day before surgery. HRV was calculated offline using intraoperative electrocardiogram data. Pain severity at the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) was assessed with the 0-10 numerical rating scale (NRS). The primary outcome was the model's predictive ability for moderate-to-severe postoperative pain. The secondary outcome was the relationship between individual risk factors and opioid consumption in the PACU. RESULTS Our study enrolled 169 women. Higher ISI scores (p = 0.001), higher parasympathetic activity (rMSSD, pNN50, HF; p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p < 0.001), loss of fractal dynamics (SD2, alpha 1; p = 0.012, p = 0.039) in HRV analysis before the end of surgery were associated with higher NRS scores, while laparoscopic surgery (p = 0.031) was associated with lower NRS scores. We constructed a multiple logistic model (area under the curve = 0.852) to predict higher NRS scores at PACU arrival. The five selected predictors were age (OR: 0.94; p = 0.020), ISI score (OR: 1.14; p = 0.002), surgery type (laparoscopic or open; OR: 0.12; p < 0.001), total power (OR: 2.02; p < 0.001), and alpha 1 (OR: 0.03; p < 0.001). CONCLUSION We employed a multiple logistic regression model to determine the likelihood of moderate-to-severe postoperative pain upon arrival at the PACU. Physicians could personalize analgesic regimens based on a deeper comprehension of the factors that contribute to postoperative pain.
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- Chun-Ning Ho
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
- Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Brain Science/Digital Medicine Center, National Yang Ming Chial Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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Hung KC, Liu CC, Wu JY, Ho CN, Lin MC, Hsing CH, Chen IW. Association between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and cognitive impairment: a meta-analysis of observational studies. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1265637. [PMID: 38089627 PMCID: PMC10715314 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1265637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Background Systemic inflammation is one of the underlying mechanisms of cognitive impairment. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has emerged as a systemic inflammation indicator. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the association between high NLR and cognitive impairment (CI) risk. Method A comprehensive systematic search was conducted to identify eligible studies published until May 30, 2023. The reference group comprised patients with the lowest NLR level, whereas the exposure group comprised those with the highest NLR level. The main outcome was to examine the relationship between NLR and CI risk. The secondary outcome included the association between patient characteristics or comorbidities and CI risk. Results This meta-analysis included 11 studies published between 2018 and 2023, involving 10,357 patients. Patients with CI had a higher NLR than those without (mean difference=0.35, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.26-0.44, p < 00001, I2 = 86%). Consistently, pooled results revealed an association between high NLR and CI risk (odds ratio [OR]=2.53, 95% CI:1.67-3.82, p<0.0001, I2 = 84%). Furthermore, aging (mean difference =4.31 years, 95% CI:2.83-5.8, p < 0.00001, I2 = 92%), diabetes (OR=1.59, 95% CI:1.35-1.88, p < 0.00001, I2 = 66%), and hypertension (OR=1.36, 95% CI:1.19-1.57, p < 0.00001, I2 = 0%) were significant risk factors for CI. However, no significant associations were observed between CI and male gender (OR = 0.84, 95% CI:0.64-1.11, p = 0.22, I2 = 81%), body mass index (mean = -0.32 kg/m2, 95% CI: -0.82, 0.18, p = 0.2, I2 = 82%), alcohol consumption (OR = 1.11, 95% CI:0.95-1.3, p = 1.35, I2 = 0%), and smoking (OR = 0.99, 95% CI:0.87-1.13, p = 0.86, I2 = 0%). Meta-regression found that diabetes and hypertension, but not age, significantly moderated the association between NLR and CI. Conclusion This meta-analysis showed a significant association between high NLR and increased CI risk. Moreover, meta-regression identified diabetes and hypertension, but not age, as significant moderating factors in the relationship between NLR and CI. To validate and strengthen these findings, further large-scale studies are required. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023430384, identifier CRD42023430384.
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- Kuo-Chuan Hung
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Nutrition, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan, Taiwan
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Guttman-Yassky E, Bahadori L, Brooks L, Clark KL, Grindebacke H, Ho CN, Katial R, Pham TH, Walton C, Datto CJ. Lack of effect of benralizumab on signs and symptoms of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: Results from the phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled HILLIER trial. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2023; 37:e1211-e1214. [PMID: 37178404 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.19195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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- E Guttman-Yassky
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Late Stage Development, Respiratory & Immunology, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
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- Late Stage Development, Respiratory & Immunology, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, Cambridge, UK
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- Late Stage Development, Respiratory & Immunology, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, Cambridge, UK
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- Late Stage Development, Respiratory & Immunology, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Patient Centered Science, BioPharmaceuticals Medical, AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
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- BioPharmaceuticals Medical, AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
- National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado, USA
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- Translational Science and Experimental Medicine, Early Respiratory & Immunology, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
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- Late Stage Development, Respiratory & Immunology, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, Cambridge, UK
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- Late Stage Development, Respiratory & Immunology, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
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Ho CN, Sun CK, Wu JY, Chen JY, Chang YJ, Chen IW, Hung KC. Association of vitamin D deficiency with post-stroke depression: a retrospective cohort study from the TriNetX US collaborative networks. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1236233. [PMID: 37599698 PMCID: PMC10436528 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1236233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Background Post-stroke depression (PSD) affects up to one-third of patients who survive stroke. This matched cohort study aimed to investigate the relationship between vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and PSD using a global health research network. Methods Adult patients with first-ever stroke were eligible for inclusion if their circulating vitamin D levels were available within 3 months before the onset of stroke. Patients were subdivided into those with VDD [VDD group, 25(OH) D < 20 ng/mL] and those with normal vitamin D levels [control group, 25(OH) D: 30-80 ng/mL]. By using propensity score matching (PSM), potential confounding factors were adjusted. The primary outcomes were the association of VDD with the risk of PSD at the 3-month and 12-month follow-ups, while the secondary outcomes were the relationships between VDD and the risk of pneumonia as well as emergency department visits at the 12-month follow-up. Results After PSM, 758 individuals were included in each group, with no significant differences in baseline characteristics. Musculoskeletal diseases, metabolic disorders, and hypertension were the three leading comorbidities in both the groups. The incidence of PSD was not significantly different between the two groups at the 3-month (5.8% vs. 4.7%, p = 0.358) and 12-month (11.6% vs. 10.2%, p = 0.364) follow-up. VDD was not associated with an increased risk of PSD at the 3-month [hazard ratio (HR) = 1.258, p = 0.358] or 12-month follow-up (HR = 1.210, p = 0.364). In addition, VDD was not associated with an increased risk of pneumonia (HR = 1.053, p = 0.823) or emergency visits at the 12-month follow-up (HR = 1.206, p = 0.148). Conclusion The results revealed no significant link between VDD and PSD risk during the 3-month and 12-month follow-up periods, suggesting that VDD might not play a substantial role in PSD risk. However, further extensive studies employing a prospective design are necessary to explore the potential protective effects of vitamin D against PSD and validate these findings.
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- Chun-Ning Ho
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
- Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan City, Taiwan
- Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Dachang Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
- School of Medicine for International Students, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Nutrition, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, School of Medicine, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, School of Medicine, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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Chuang MH, Chen IW, Chen JY, Kang FC, Ho CN, Wu SC, Yew M, Lan KM, Hung KC. Efficacy and safety of gefapixant for chronic cough: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Eur Respir Rev 2023; 32:32/168/220219. [PMID: 37197770 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0219-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The efficacy and safety of gefapixant in adults with chronic cough remain unclear. Our objective was to assess the efficacy and safety of gefapixant using updated evidence. METHODS MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) and Embase databases were searched from inception through September 2022. Subgroup analysis based on dose of gefapixant (i.e. ≤20, 45-50 and ≥100 mg twice daily for low, moderate and high doses, respectively) was performed to explore a potential dose-dependent effect. RESULTS Five studies involving seven trials showed the efficacy of moderate- or high-dose gefapixant for reducing objective 24-h cough frequency (estimated relative reduction 30.9% and 58.5%, respectively) (i.e. primary outcome) and awake cough frequency (estimated relative reduction 47.3% and 62.8%, respectively). Night-time cough frequency was only reduced with high-dose gefapixant. Consistently, the use of moderate- or high-dose gefapixant significantly alleviated cough severity and improved cough-related quality of life, but increased the risk of all-cause adverse events (AEs), treatment-related AEs and ageusia/dysgeusia/hypogeusia. Subgroup analysis showed dose dependency in both efficacy and AEs with a cut-off dose being ≥45 mg twice daily. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis revealed dose-dependent efficacy and adverse effects of gefapixant against chronic cough. Further studies are required to investigate the feasibility of moderate-dose (i.e. 45-50 mg twice daily) gefapixant in clinical practice.
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- Min-Hsiang Chuang
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
- Both authors contributed equally
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan City, Taiwan
- Both authors contributed equally
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Chiali, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Hung KC, Li YY, Huang YT, Liu PH, Hsu CW, Ho CN, Hung IY, Chang FS, Sun CK. Efficacy of blood urea nitrogen-to-albumin ratio for predicting prognostic outcomes of inpatients with COVID-19: A meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e33007. [PMID: 36800572 PMCID: PMC9936054 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The associations between blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/albumin ratio and poor prognosis in patients with diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remain to be clarified. METHODS A search based on 4 electronic databases (i.e., EMBASE, Google scholar, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library) was performed on June 23, 2022. The association of BUN/Albumin ratio with poor prognostic outcomes, defined as patients with mortality/severe illnesses, were analyzed. RESULTS Results from analysis of 7 cohort studies (3600 individuals with COVID-19) published between 2020 and 2022 showed a higher BUN/Albumin ratio in the poor-prognosis group (Mean difference: = 2.838, 95% confidence interval: 2.015-3.66, P < .001, I2 = 92.5%) than the good-prognosis group. Additional investigation into the connection between BUN/Albumin ratio as a binary variable (i.e., high or low) and the risk of poor outcome also supported an association between a higher BUN/Albumin ratio and a poor prognostic risk (odd ratio = 3.009, 95% confidence interval: 1.565-5.783, P = .001, I2 = 93.7%, 5 studies). Merged analysis of poor prognosis produced a sensitivity of 0.76, specificity of 0.72, and area under curve of 0.81. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis demonstrated a positive correlation between BUN/albumin ratio and poor outcome in patients with COVID-19. Additional large-scale prospective studies are needed to verify our findings.
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- Kuo-Chuan Hung
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Chiali, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, E-Da Dachang Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua City, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
- * Correspondence: Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung city, Taiwan, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, No.1, Yida Road, Jiaosu Village, Yanchao District, Kaohsiung City 82445, Taiwan (e-mail: )
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Fu PH, Teng IC, Liu WC, Chen IW, Ho CN, Hsing CH, Sun CK, Hung KC. Association of scalp block with intraoperative hemodynamic profiles and postoperative pain outcomes at 24-48 hours following craniotomy: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies. Pain Pract 2023; 23:136-144. [PMID: 36176201 DOI: 10.1111/papr.13167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite the demonstrated analgesic efficacy of scalp block (SB) during the immediate postoperative period, the impact of SB on pain outcomes at postoperative 24 and 48 h in adults receiving craniotomy remains unclear. METHODS The databases of Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register were searched from inception to January 2022 for available randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The primary outcome was the severity of pain at postoperative 24 and 48 h, while the secondary outcomes included morphine consumption, hemodynamic profiles after surgical incision and in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU), and risk of postoperative nausea/vomiting (PONV). RESULTS Meta-analysis of 12 studies revealed a lower pain score [MD = -0.83, p = 0.03, 375 patients, certainty of evidence (COE): low] and morphine consumption (MD = -9.21 mg, p = 0.03, 246 patients, COE: low) at postoperative 24 h, while there were no differences in these pain outcomes at postoperative 48 h (COE: low). The use of SB significantly decreased intraoperative heart rate (MD = -10.9 beats/min, p < 0.0001, 189 patients, COE: moderate) and mean blood pressure (MD = -13.02 mmHg, p < 0.00001, 189 patients, COE: moderate) after surgical incision, but these hemodynamic profiles were comparable in both groups in the PACU setting. There was also no difference in the risk of PONV between the two groups (RR = 0.78, p = 0.2, 299 patients, COE: high). CONCLUSION This meta-analysis demonstrated that scalp block not only provided hemodynamic stability immediately after surgical incision but was also associated with a lower pain score and morphine consumption at postoperative 24 h. Further studies are needed for elucidation of its findings.
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- Pei-Han Fu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.,College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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Hung KC, Chiu CC, Hsu CW, Ho CN, Ko CC, Chen IW, Sun CK. Association of preoperative prognostic nutritional index with risk of postoperative delirium: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 9:1017000. [PMID: 36698831 PMCID: PMC9868631 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1017000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Study objective To assess the association between prognostic nutritional index (PNI) and risk of postoperative delirium (POD) in adult patients. Methods MEDLINE, Google scholar, EMBASE, and Cochrane library databases were searched from inception till April 2022. The primary outcome was the association between PNI and the risk of POD, while the secondary outcomes were correlations of other prognostic factors with POD risk. The correlation between PNI and the incidence of POD was assessed with three approaches: Difference in preoperative PNI between POD and non-POD groups (Model 1) as well as the association of PNI as a continuous parameter (Model 2) or as a binary variable (i.e., low vs. high using a PNI cut-off value of 50) (Model 3) with POD risk. Results Analysis of nine observational studies published from 2010 to 2021 recruiting 3,743 patients showed a POD incidence of 6.4-35%. Our meta-analysis demonstrated a lower PNI among patients in the POD group (MD: -3.78, 95% CI: -4.85 to -2.71, p < 0.0001, I 2 = 54.2%) compared to the non-POD group (Model 1). Pooled results revealed a negative association between PNI and POD risk for both Model 2 (OR: 0.91, 95% CI: 0.86-0.97, p = 0.002, I 2 = 71%) and Model 3 (OR: 1.68, 95% CI: 1.26-2.23, p < 0.0001, I 2 = 0%). Besides, while our results supported an age-dependent increase in POD risk, other factors including body-mass index, surgical time, health status, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and male gender were non-significant predictors of POD. Conclusion Our results demonstrated a negative association between PNI and POD, which warrant further large-scale studies for validation. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD42022323809.
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- Kuo-Chuan Hung
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan,Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, E-Da Cancer Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan,School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan,Department of Medical Education and Research, E-Da Cancer Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan,Department of Health and Nutrition, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan City, Taiwan,Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan City, Taiwan,*Correspondence: I-Wen Chen,
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan,Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan,Cheuk-Kwan Sun,
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Fu PH, Ho CN. A Case Report of an Incidental Ultrasound Finding in a Suspected Malignant Hyperthermia Patient. A A Pract 2022; 16:e01651. [PMID: 36599028 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare but life-threatening genetic disorder of the skeletal muscles triggered by inhalation anesthetics or succinylcholine. A 49-year-old female developed symptoms of MH shortly after a lumbar surgery. Despite being insidious, MH was diagnosed based on the clinical grading scale. We incidentally discovered fine fasciculations in extremities while inserting an ultrasound-guided arterial catheter. On receiving dantrolene, her symptoms improved within 20 minutes; a subsequent ultrasound revealed no fasciculations. Although halothane contracture testing was not available, the fasciculations that resolved with dantrolene administration in a MH suspected patient opens up a new potential avenue of diagnostics.
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- Pei-Han Fu
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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Hung KC, Chang YJ, Chang YP, Ho CN, Lan KM, Chen JY, Wang LK, Huang PW, Sun CK. The impact of esophageal device insertion on cuff pressure of endotracheal tube: a literature review and meta-analysis. Sci Rep 2022; 12:18192. [PMID: 36307502 PMCID: PMC9616852 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-21980-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The impact of intraoperative esophageal device insertion (EDI) on endotracheal tube (ET) cuff inflation pressure remains unclear. Electronic databases including Medline, Embase, Google scholar, Web of Science™ and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for studies involving EDI after placement of ETs from inception to July 7, 2022. The primary outcome was risk of high cuff pressure, while the secondary outcomes were increases in cuff pressure following EDI. Difference between adults and children was investigated with subgroup analysis. There were ten eligible studies (observation study, n = 9, randomized controlled study, n = 1) involving a total of 468 participants. EDI notably increased the risk of high cuff pressure (n = 7, risk ratio: 12.82, 95% confidence interval: 4.9 to 33.52, subgroup analysis: p = 0.008). There were significant elevations in cuff pressure in adults and children both during (13.42 and 7.88 cmH2O, respectively, subgroup analysis: p = 0.15) and after (10.09 and 3.99 cmH2O, respectively, subgroup analysis: p = 0.0003) EDI. Our results revealed an over 12-fold increase in the risk of high endotracheal tube cuff pressure in patients, especially adults, receiving EDI under endotracheal anesthesia. There were significant increases in both adults and children despite a higher increase in the former after device insertion.
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- Kuo-Chuan Hung
- grid.413876.f0000 0004 0572 9255Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan ,grid.411315.30000 0004 0634 2255Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- grid.413876.f0000 0004 0572 9255Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan ,grid.411315.30000 0004 0634 2255Department of Recreation and Health-Care Management, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- grid.412019.f0000 0000 9476 5696Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan ,grid.412027.20000 0004 0620 9374Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- grid.413876.f0000 0004 0572 9255Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- grid.413876.f0000 0004 0572 9255Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- grid.413876.f0000 0004 0572 9255Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- grid.413876.f0000 0004 0572 9255Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan ,grid.411315.30000 0004 0634 2255Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- grid.452796.b0000 0004 0634 3637Department of Emergency Medicine, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua City, Taiwan
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- grid.414686.90000 0004 1797 2180Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, No.1, Yida Road, Jiaosu Village, Yanchao District, Kaohsiung City, 82445 Taiwan ,grid.411447.30000 0004 0637 1806College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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Hung KC, Ho CN, Liu WC, Yew M, Chang YJ, Lin YT, Hung IY, Chen JY, Huang PW, Sun CK. Prophylactic effect of intravenous lidocaine against cognitive deficit after cardiac surgery: A PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30476. [PMID: 36107567 PMCID: PMC9439840 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed at providing an updated evidence of the association between intraoperative lidocaine and risk of postcardiac surgery cognitive deficit. METHODS Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) investigating effects of intravenous lidocaine against cognitive deficit in adults undergoing cardiac surgeries were retrieved from the EMBASE, MEDLINE, Google scholar, and Cochrane controlled trials register databases from inception till May 2021. Risk of cognitive deficit was the primary endpoint, while secondary endpoints were length of stay (LOS) in intensive care unit/hospital. Impact of individual studies and cumulative evidence reliability were evaluated with sensitivity analyses and trial sequential analysis, respectively. RESULTS Six RCTs involving 963 patients published from 1999 to 2019 were included. In early postoperative period (i.e., 2 weeks), the use of intravenous lidocaine (overall incidence = 14.8%) was associated with a lower risk of cognitive deficit compared to that with placebo (overall incidence = 33.1%) (relative risk = 0.49, 95% confidence interval: 0.32-0.75). However, sensitivity analysis and trial sequential analysis signified insufficient evidence to arrive at a firm conclusion. In the late postoperative period (i.e., 6-10 weeks), perioperative intravenous lidocaine (overall incidence = 37.9%) did not reduce the risk of cognitive deficit (relative risk = 0.99, 95% confidence interval: 0.84) compared to the placebo (overall incidence = 38.6%). Intravenous lidocaine was associated with a shortened LOS in intensive care unit/hospital with weak evidence. CONCLUSION Our results indicated a prophylactic effect of intravenous lidocaine against cognitive deficit only at the early postoperative period despite insufficient evidence. Further large-scale studies are warranted to assess its use for the prevention of cognitive deficit and enhancement of recovery (e.g., LOS).
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- Kuo-Chuan Hung
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan city, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan city, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan city, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan city, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan city, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan city, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan city, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan city, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua city, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung city, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung city, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, No.1, Yida Road, Jiaosu Village, Yanchao District, Kaohsiung City 82445, Taiwan (e-mail: )
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Teng IC, Sun CK, Ho CN, Wang LK, Lin YT, Chang YJ, Chen JY, Chu CC, Hsing CH, Hung KC. Impact of combined epidural anaesthesia/analgesia on postoperative cognitive impairment in patients receiving general anaesthesia: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled studies. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2022; 41:101119. [PMID: 35777653 DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2022.101119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND To investigate the efficacy of combined epidural anaesthesia/analgesia (EAA) against postoperative delirium/cognitive dysfunction (POD/POCD) in adults after major non-cardiac surgery under general anaesthesia (GA). METHODS The databases of PubMed, Google scholar, Embase and Cochrane Central Register were searched from inception to November 2021 for available randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed the impact of EAA on risk of POD/POCD. The primary outcome was risk of POD/POCD, while the secondary outcomes comprised postoperative pain score, length of hospital stay (LOS), risk of complications, and postoperative nausea/vomiting (PONV). RESULTS Meta-analysis of eight studies with a total of 2376 patients (EAA group: 1189 patients; non-EAA group: 1187 patients) revealed no difference in risk of POD/POCD between the EAA and the non-EAA groups [Risk ratio (RR): 0.68; 95% CI: 0.41 to 1.13, p = 0.14, I2 = 73%], but the certainty of evidence was very low. Nevertheless, the EAA group had lower pain score at postoperative 24 h [mean difference (MD): -1.49, 95% CI: -2.38 to -0.61; I2 = 98%; five RCTs; n = 476] and risk of PONV (RR = 0.73, 95% CI: 0.57 to 0.93, p = 0.01, I2 = 0%; three RCTs, 1876 patients) than those in the non-EAA group. Our results showed no significant impact of EAA on the pain score at postoperative 36-72 h, LOS, and risk of complications. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis demonstrated that EAA had no significant impact on the incidence of POD/POCD in patients following non-cardiac surgery.
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- I-Chia Teng
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Centre, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung city, Taiwan; College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung city, Taiwan
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Centre, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Centre, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan city, Taiwan
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Centre, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan city, Taiwan
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Centre, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Recreation and Health-Care Management, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan city, Taiwan
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Centre, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Centre, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Centre, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Chi-Mei Medical Centre, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Centre, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan city, Taiwan.
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Fan HY, Sun CK, Cheng YS, Chung W, Tzang RF, Chiu HJ, Ho CN, Hung KC. A pilot meta-analysis on self-reported efficacy of neurofeedback for adolescents and adults with ADHD. Sci Rep 2022; 12:9958. [PMID: 35705685 PMCID: PMC9200800 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-14220-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Self-reported effectiveness of electroencephalogram-based neurofeedback (EEG-NF) against the core symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescents/adults remains unclear. We searched PubMed, Embase, ClinicalKey, Cochrane CENTRAL, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.gov from inception to August 2021 for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of EEG-NF with self-reported ADHD symptom ratings. Comparators included participants on waitlist/treatment as usual (TAU) or receiving other interventions. Of the 279 participants (mean age = 23.48; range: 6-60) in five eligible RCTs, 183 received EEG-NF treatment. Forest plot demonstrated no difference in inattention (SMD = -0.11, 95% CI -0.39-0.18, p = 0.46), total score (SMD = -0.08, 95% CI -0.36-0.2, p = 0.56), and hyperactivity/impulsivity (SMD = 0.01, 95% CI -0.23-0.25, p = 0.91) between EEG-NF and comparison groups. Nevertheless, compared with waitlist/TAU, EEG-NF showed better improvement in inattention (SMD = -0.48, 95% CI -0.9--0.06, p = 0.03) but not hyperactivity/impulsivity (SMD = -0.03, 95% CI -0.45-0.38, p = 0.87). Follow-up 6-12 months demonstrated no difference in inattention (SMD = -0.01, 95% CI -0.41-0.38, p = 0.94), total score (SMD = 0.22, 95% CI -0.08-0.52, p = 0.15), and hyperactivity/impulsivity (SMD = -0.01, 95% CI -0.27-0.26, p = 0.96) between the two groups. Dropout rate also showed no difference (RR = 1.05, 95% CI 0.82-1.33, p = 0.72). Our results support EEG-NF for improving inattention in adolescents/young adults, although its effectiveness against hyperactivity/impulsivity remains inconclusive.
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- Hsin-Yi Fan
- Department of Psychiatry, Tsyr-Huey Mental Hospital, Kaohsiung Jen-Ais Home, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.,School of Medicine for International Students, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Tsyr-Huey Mental Hospital, Kaohsiung Jen-Ais Home, Taiwan.,Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Tsyr-Huey Mental Hospital, Kaohsiung Jen-Ais Home, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Taoyuan Psychiatric Center, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.,Institute of Hospital and Health Care Administration, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, No. 901, ChungHwa Road, YungKung Dist, Tainan, 71004, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, No. 901, ChungHwa Road, YungKung Dist, Tainan, 71004, Taiwan.
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Hung KC, Chang YJ, Chen IW, Soong TC, Ho CN, Hsing CH, Chu CC, Chen JY, Sun CK. Efficacy of high flow nasal oxygenation against hypoxemia in sedated patients receiving gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Anesth 2022; 77:110651. [PMID: 35030538 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2022.110651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of high flow nasal oxygenation (HFNO) on the risk of hypoxemia during gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures (GEPs) under sedation. DESIGN Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. SETTING Gastrointestinal endoscopy. INTERVENTION HFNO. PATIENTS Adults patients undergoing GEPs under sedation. MEASUREMENTS The primary outcome was risk of hypoxemia, while the secondary outcomes included risks of severe hypoxemia, hypercapnia, need for jaw thrust or other airway interventions, and procedural interruption as well as procedure time, minimum SpO2, and level of carbon dioxide (CO2). Analyses based on age, gender, flow rate, risk status of patients were performed to investigate subgroup effects. RESULTS Medline, Google scholar, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE databases were searched from inception to July 2021. Seven randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 2998 patients published from 2019 to 2021 were included. All GEPs were performed under propofol sedation. Pooled results revealed significantly lower risks of hypoxemia [relative risk (RR) = 0.31, 95% CI:0.13-0.75; 2998 patients], severe hypoxemia (RR = 0.38, 95% CI:0.2-0.74; 2766 patients), other airway interventions (RR = 0.34, 95% CI:0.22-0.52; 2736 patients), procedural interruption (RR = 0.12, 95% CI:0.02-0.64, 451 patients) and a lower CO2 level [standard mean difference (MD) = -0.21, 95% CI: -0.4 to -0.03; 458 patients] in HFNO group compared to control group. Subgroup analysis focusing on risk of hypoxemia showed no significant subgroup effects, indicating consistent benefits of HFNO in different clinical settings. There were no difference in minimum SpO2 (p = 0.06; 262 patients), risk of hypercapnia (p = 0.09; 393 patients), need for jaw thrust (p = 0.28; 2256 patients), and procedure time (p = 0.41, 1004 patients) between the two groups. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrated the efficacy of high flow nasal oxygenation for reducing the risk of hypoxemia in patients receiving elective gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures under sedation. Further studies are warranted to verify its cost-effectiveness in the gastrointestinal endoscopy setting.
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- Kuo-Chuan Hung
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan; Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan; Department of Recreation and Health-Care Management, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Weight Loss and Health Management Center, E-DA Dachang Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Department of Asia Obesity Medical Research Center, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
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Hung KC, Yew M, Lin YT, Chen JY, Wang LK, Chang YJ, Chang YP, Lan KM, Ho CN, Sun CK. Impact of intravenous and topical lidocaine on clinical outcomes in patients receiving propofol for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Br J Anaesth 2021; 128:644-654. [PMID: 34749993 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2021.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The efficacy of i.v. or topical lidocaine as an anaesthesia adjunct in improving clinical outcomes in patients receiving gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures under propofol sedation remains unclear. METHODS Electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library) were searched for RCTs comparing the clinical outcomes with or without lidocaine application (i.v. or topical) in patients receiving propofol for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures from inception to 29 March 2021. The primary outcome was propofol dosage, while secondary outcomes included procedure time, recovery time, adverse events (e.g. oxygen desaturation), post-procedural pain, and levels of endoscopist and patient satisfaction. RESULTS Twelve trials (1707 patients) published between 2011 and 2020 demonstrated that addition of i.v. (n=7) or topical (n=5) lidocaine to propofol sedation decreased the level of post-procedural pain (standardised mean difference [SMD]=-0.47, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.8 to -0.14), risks of gag events (risk ratio [RR]=0.51, 95% CI: 0.35-0.75), and involuntary movement (RR=0.4, 95% CI: 0.16-0.96). Subgroup analysis demonstrated that only i.v. lidocaine reduced propofol dosage required for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures (SMD=-0.83, 95% CI: -1.19 to -0.47), increased endoscopist satisfaction (SMD=0.75, 95% CI: 0.21-1.29), and shortened the recovery time (SMD=-0.83, 95% CI: -1.45 to -0.21). Intravenous or topical lidocaine did not affect the incidence of oxygen desaturation (RR=0.72, 95% CI: 0.41-1.24) or arterial hypotension (RR=0.6, 95% CI: 0.22-1.65) and procedure time (SMD=0.21, 95% CI: -0.09 to 0.51). CONCLUSION This meta-analysis demonstrated that i.v. or topical lidocaine appears safe to use and may be of benefit for improving propofol sedation in patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures. Further large-scale trials are warranted to support our findings.
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- Kuo-Chuan Hung
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan; Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Hospital, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan; Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan; Department of Hospital and Health Care Administration, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan; Department of Recreation and Health-Care Management, College of Recreation and Health Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
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Hung KC, Wu ZF, Chen JY, Chen IW, Ho CN, Lin CM, Chang YJ, Hsu YR, Feng IJ, Sun CK, Soong TC. Association of Serum Zinc Concentration with Preservation of Renal Function After Bariatric Surgery: a Retrospective Pilot Study. Obes Surg 2021; 30:867-874. [PMID: 31709493 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-019-04260-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although serum zinc level (Zn) is known to impact renal function in patients with diabetes, their correlation following bariatric surgery remains unknown. This study aimed at assessing the association of Zn with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). METHODS One hundred and twenty-nine patients in total (mean age, 38.1 ± 10.8; body mass index, 39.1 ± 5.1 kg/m2) with normal preoperative kidney function undergoing LSG at a single tertiary referral center were reviewed. The primary study endpoint was the relationship between Zn and post-LSG eGFR at 12-month follow-up. The secondary outcomes were the associations of percentage weight loss (%WL) with changes in Zn (△Zn) and eGFR (△eGFR). RESULTS The incidence of zinc deficiency was 8.5%, 8.1%, and 29.9% at baseline, post-LSG and one- and 12-month follow-up, respectively. At 12-month follow-up, Zn dropped from 104.1 ± 19.2 to 85.3 ± 38.9 μg/dL (p = 0.001), while eGFR levels decreased from 106.6 ± 10.3 to 102.1 ± 19.4 mL/min per 1.73 m2 (p = 0.025). Zn correlated positively with eGFR at 6-month (r = 0.252, p = 0.037) and 12-month (r = 0.41, p = 0.001) follow-ups. Multiple linear regression analyses including baseline variables of age, sex, BMI, %WL, and diabetes identified Zn and %WL as independent predictors of eGFR at 12-month follow-up. There was no evidence of multicollinearity among these variables. Despite positive association between %WL and △eGFR (r = 0.222, p = 0.031), no correlation was noted between %WL and △Zn (r = - 0.129, p = 0.40). CONCLUSION The results demonstrated a positive relationship between post-LSG serum zinc levels and preservation of renal function among patients with obesity in a surgical setting. Large-scale studies are warranted to support the findings.
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- Kuo-Chuan Hung
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Anesthesiology, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Senior Citizen Service Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Weight Loss and Health Management Center, E-Da Dachang Hospital, No.305, Dachang 1st Rd., Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung City, 807, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.,School of Medicine for International Students, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Weight Loss and Health Management Center, E-Da Dachang Hospital, No.305, Dachang 1st Rd., Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung City, 807, Taiwan, Republic of China. .,Department of Occupation Therapy, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Hung KC, Chen JY, Ho CN, Sun CK. Use of sphenopalatine ganglion block in patients with postdural puncture headache: a pilot meta-analysis. Br J Anaesth 2020; 126:e25-e27. [PMID: 33131755 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2020.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- Kuo-Chuan Hung
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Health and Nutrition, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of the Senior Citizen Service Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Hung KC, Chen JY, Ho CN, Sun CK. The use of right nostril for nasotracheal intubation decreases the incidence of severe epistaxis: A small meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Clin Anesth 2020; 68:110070. [PMID: 32980735 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2020.110070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Kuo-Chuan Hung
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of the Senior Citizen Service Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Lin CY, Liu WC, Chiang MH, Tsai IT, Chen JY, Cheng WJ, Ho CN, Liao SW, Chu CC, Sun CK, Hung KC. Myasthenic crisis and late deep vein thrombosis following thymectomy in a patient with myasthenia gravis: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e19781. [PMID: 32282741 PMCID: PMC7220329 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000019781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Surgical stress and pain are potential provoking factors for postoperative myasthenic crisis (POMC). We report the occurrence of early POMC and late deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in a man with myasthenia gravis (MG) undergoing thymectomy, addressing possible link between reversal of opioid overdose with naloxone and the triggering of POMC. PATIENT CONCERNS A 71-year-old man with impaired renal function (ie, estimated glomerular filtration rate [egfr]: 49.1 mL/min/1.73 m) with diagnosis of MG made 2 months ago was scheduled for thymectomy. After uncomplicated surgery, he experienced opioid overdose that was treated with naloxone. Hyperlactatemia then developed with a concomitant episode of hypertension. Three hours after reversal, he suffered from myasthenic crisis presenting with respiratory failure and difficult weaning from mechanical ventilation. DIAGNOSIS Stress-induced hyperlactatemia and subsequent myasthenic crisis INTERVENTIONS:: Pyridostigmine and immunosuppressive therapy with prednisolone were initiated. Hyperlactatemia subsided on postoperative day (POD) 5. Tracheal extubation was performed successfully on POD 6. OUTCOMES During the course of hospitalization, his eGFR (ie, 88.9 mL/min/1.73 m) was found to improve postoperatively. After discharge from hospital, he developed DVT in the left femoral and popliteal veins on POD 24 when he was readmitted for immediate treatment with low-molecular-weight heparin. He was discharged without sequelae on POD 31. There was no recurrence of myasthenic crisis or DVT at 3-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Following naloxone administration, hyperlactatemia may be an indicator of pain-related stress response, which is a potential provoking factor for myasthenic crisis. Additionally, patients with MG may have an increased risk of DVT possibly attributable to immune-mediated inflammation. These findings highlight the importance of perioperative avoidance of provoking factors including monitoring of stress-induced elevations in serum lactate concentration, close postoperative surveying for myasthenic crisis, and early recognition of possible thromboembolic complications in this patient population.
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- Cheng-Yuan Lin
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital
- College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung,
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan
- Department of the Senior Citizen Service Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital
- College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung,
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan
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Ho CN, Fu PH, Chen JY, Hung KC, Chang JH, Peng CK, Yang AC. Heart rate variability and surgical pleth index under anesthesia in poor and normal sleepers. J Clin Monit Comput 2019; 34:1311-1319. [PMID: 31872311 DOI: 10.1007/s10877-019-00450-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Poor sleep quality is associated with autonomic dysfunctions and altered pain perception and tolerance. To investigate whether autonomic dysregulations related to insomnia would still exist under general anesthesia, we adopt heart rate variability (HRV) analysis to evaluate ANS activity and surgical pleth index (SPI) to compare nociceptive/anti-nociceptive balance. We enrolled 61 adult females scheduled for gynecological surgeries under general anesthesia. All the subjects were ASA Class I to III without using medicines affecting HRV. We used the Insomnia Severity Index to evaluate sleep qualities. ECG data were recorded and signals which denote four different surgical stages were extracted (baseline, incision, mid-surgery, and end of surgery). We analyzed the HRV changes across the whole surgical period and differences among good and poor sleepers. We also compared the SPI differences among groups. For baseline HRV analysis, we found significant differences in the RMSSD (p = 0.043), pNN50 (p = 0.029), VLF power (p = 0.035), LF power (p = 0.004), and HF power (p = 0.037) between the good and poor sleeper groups. However, all intergroup differences disappeared after anesthesia induction. Temporal HRV changes significantly among different perioperative stages (RMSSD, p < 0.001; pNN50, p = 0.004; LF, p < 0.001; and HF, p < 0.001). Patients with different sleep qualities did not exhibit different SPI levels in all four periods. Poor sleepers exhibited attenuated parasympathetic activities at the baseline but no differences after the induction. Nociceptive/anti-nociceptive balance seems not be altered by poor sleep condition under general anesthesia.
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- Chun-Ning Ho
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, No. 901, Zhonghua Rd., Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, No. 901, Zhonghua Rd., Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, No. 901, Zhonghua Rd., Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, No. 901, Zhonghua Rd., Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Chi Mei Medical Center, No. 901, Zhonghua Rd., Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Interdisciplinary Medicine and Biotechnology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, KS-B26, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Interdisciplinary Medicine and Biotechnology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, KS-B26, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, USA.
- Institute of Brain Science/Digital Medicine Center, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Hung KC, Ho CN, Chen IW, Chu CC, Sun CK, Soong TC. Impact of serum uric acid on renal function after bariatric surgery: a retrospective study. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2019; 16:288-295. [PMID: 31859217 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite a known negative association between serum uric acid level (SUA) and renal function, this correlation in patients after bariatric surgery remains unknown. OBJECTIVE To assess correlation between postoperative SUA and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) at 12 months after bariatric surgery. SETTING A single tertiary referral center. METHODS A total of 252 patients (age = 40.5 ± 11.2; body mass index = 39.0 ± 5.5 kg/m2) undergoing bariatric surgery divided into 2 groups (i.e., normal renal function [90 ≤ eGFR < 125 mL/min/1.73 m2, n = 176] versus renal function impairment [eGFR < 90 mL/min/1.73 m2, n = 76]) were assessed for relationships between SUA and eGFR in both groups (primary endpoint) and associations of percentage weight loss with changes in SUA (△SUA) and eGFR (△eGFR) for all patients (secondary endpoint) at 12 months. RESULTS Overall, prevalence of hyperuricemia was 40.4% and 22.2% (baseline and postoperative 12 mo, respectively). Reverse relationship was observed between SUA and eGFR (r = -.152, P = .007) for all patients with no association noted between baseline SUA and eGFR in each group as well as between SUA and eGFR at 12 months in the normal group (r = -.076, P = .437). The reverse relationship was found (r = -.417, P = .005) in renal function impairment group for whom SUA was identified as a predictor of eGFR at 12 months. There was no association of percentage weight loss with △SUA (r = .089, P = .601) and △eGFR (r = -.046, P = .785). CONCLUSION The results demonstrated a negative relationship between postoperative SUA and renal function in patients with preexisting renal dysfunction undergoing bariatric surgery. Clinical significance of our findings warrants further investigation.
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- Kuo-Chuan Hung
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Weight Loss and Health Management Center, E-Da Dachang Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Occupation Therapy, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Hung KC, Ho CN, Chen JY, Liu WC, Sun CK, Soong TC. Association of preoperative hemoglobin with weight loss after bariatric surgery: a retrospective study. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2019; 15:1595-1603. [PMID: 31416688 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Revised: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite the known positive correlation between exercise and weight loss after bariatric surgery as well as the established association of hemoglobin level with maximal aerobic power and endurance performance, the correlation between preoperative hemoglobin concentration (pre-Hb) and postoperative weight loss remains unknown. OBJECTIVE This study aimed at assessing the association of pre-Hb with postoperative percentage weight loss (%WL) at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery. SETTING A single tertiary referral center. METHODS Outcomes of 282 patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at the 4 timepoints within a 24-month follow-up period were assessed. The primary study endpoint was the relationship between pre-Hb and postoperative %WL at 12-month follow-up. RESULTS The 282 patients had a mean preoperative body mass index of 39.0 ± 4.5 kg/m2 with a slight female predominance (57.4%). Follow-up data were available for 221 of 282 (78.4%) patients (mean %WL: 30.9% ± 6.6%) at 1 year. Pearson's correlation showed that pre-Hb correlated positively with post-Hb (r = 0.778, P < .001) and %WL (r = .237, P < .001) at 12-month follow-up but not at 24 months (r = .145, P = .331). Multiple linear regression analyses including baseline variables of age, sex, preoperative body mass index, and diabetes revealed that pre-Hb, age, and preoperative body mass index were independent predictors of %WL. There was no evidence of multicollinearity among these variables. CONCLUSION The present study showed a potential positive relationship between pre-Hb and postoperative weight loss. More well-designed, large-scale studies are warranted to clarify the effect of hemoglobin level on postoperative weight loss in this patient population.
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- Kuo-Chuan Hung
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of the Senior Citizen Service Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Weight loss and Health Management Center, E-Da Dachang Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Chen YT, Ho CN, Hung KC. Successful endotracheal intubation with Trachway after failed fiber-optic manipulations in a patient with retropharyngeal cervical chordoma. Tzu Chi Med J 2017; 29:174-176. [PMID: 28974913 PMCID: PMC5615999 DOI: 10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_63_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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A retropharyngeal mass may distort the airway anatomy and reduce the space available for manipulation of intubation devices. We encountered a patient with a cervical chordoma occupying the retropharyngeal space. Fiber-optic orotracheal intubation was attempted to secure the airway. Although the fiber-optic bronchoscope (FOB) was successfully placed into the trachea, the tracheal tube could not be passed through the glottis. An airway was then successfully established with the Trachway device, a video-assisted system with a rigid but malleable intubating stylet. In conclusion, although a FOB is commonly used to secure a difficult airway, the present case report demonstrates that fiber-optic intubation is not always successful. Video intubation devices with a rigid stylet (such as Trachway) may be helpful in patients with a cervical chordoma. We suggest this device be available as backup for patients with distorted airway anatomy.
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- Yi-Ting Chen
- Department of Anesthesiology, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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Ng KO, Ho CN, Hu KH, Chow LH, Tsou MY, Chan KH. Difficult weaning from mechanical ventilator in a patient with corticosteroid insufficiency after low anterior resection of sigmoid colon. Acta Anaesthesiol Taiwan 2012; 50:84-86. [PMID: 22769865 DOI: 10.1016/j.aat.2012.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2011] [Revised: 02/14/2012] [Accepted: 02/17/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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A 75-year-old man underwent low anterior resection for sigmoid colon cancer under general anesthesia. Comprehensive preoperative surveys showed normal cardiopulmonary functions. In spite of adequate fluid administration, persistent intraoperative hypotension required vasopressors to maintain an acceptable blood pressure. Although the patient was fully awakened from anesthesia with adequate oxygenation, repeated attempts to wean him from the ventilator failed in the postanesthesia intensive care unit, despite recovery from the effect of muscle relaxant. Low plasma cortisol level was found in a series of laboratory analyses. After supplementation with corticosteroid, the patient was successfully weaned from the mechanical ventilator without any sequelae.
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- Kwok-On Ng
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chia Yi Christian Hospital, Taiwan, ROC
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM Capsule endoscopy is becoming well established as a diagnostic technique for the gastrointestinal tract. Nevertheless swallowable capsule devices that can effectively perform surgical and therapeutic interventions have not yet been developed. Such devices would also be a valuable support for natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of using a swallowable wireless capsule to deploy a surgical clip under remote control. MATERIALS AND METHODS A wireless endoscopic capsule, diameter 12.8 mm and length 33.5 mm, was developed. The device is equipped with four permanent magnets, thus enabling active external magnetic steering. A nitinol clip is loaded on the topside of the capsule, ready to be released when a control command is issued by an external operator. Repeated ex vivo trials were done to test the full functionality of the therapeutic capsule in terms of efficiency in releasing the clip and reliability of the remote control. An in vivo test was then carried out in a pig: the capsule was inserted transanally and steered by means of an external magnetic arm towards an iatrogenic bleeding lesion. The clip, mounted on the tip of the capsule, was released in response to a remote signal. The procedure was observed by means of a flexible endoscope. RESULTS A wireless capsule clip-releasing mechanism was developed and tested. During ex vivo trials, the capsule was inserted into the sigmoid section of a phantom model and steered by means of the external magnet to a specific target, identified by a surgical suture at a distance of 3 cm before the left flexure. The capsule took 3 to 4 minutes to reach the desired location moving under external magnetic guidance, while positioning of the capsule directly on the target took 2 to 3 minutes. Successful in vivo clipping of an iatrogenic bleed by means of a wireless capsule was demonstrated. CONCLUSIONS This study reports the first successful in vivo surgical experiment using a wireless endoscopic capsule, paving the way to a new generation of capsule devices able to perform both diagnostic and therapeutic tasks.
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- P Valdastri
- CRIM (Center for Research in Microengineering) Lab, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pontedera, Pisa, Italy.
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Ho CN, Tsou MY, Chan CT, Kuo IT, Chan KH, Chang KY. The relationship between lockout interval and requirement for patient-controlled epidural analgesia. Acta Anaesthesiol Taiwan 2008; 46:112-7. [PMID: 18809521 DOI: 10.1016/s1875-4597(08)60004-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) with background infusion provides better analgesia than the use of a demand dose alone but might be associated with more consumption of PCEA solution and adverse effects. Therefore, we conducted this retrospective study to evaluate the influence of parameters of the drug delivery system on the PCEA requirements of patients receiving thoracic or upper abdominal surgeries. METHODS Patients having operations involving the chest or upper abdomen with postoperative PCEA were included in the analyses. A standardized analgesic solution of bupivacaine (0.0625%) and fentanyl (1 microg/mL) was used for all patients. The cumulative doses of PCEA on the first, second and third postoperative days were recorded. Collected data included patient demographics and their quantity of PCEA. A general linear model was used to compare within-subject time effects and between-subject effects. Interactions with time between subjects were also examined. RESULTS A total of 228 patients (68 females, 160 males) were included in the study. The PCEA requirements decreased gradually over time (p < 0.001). Patients with lower body mass index had a greater difference in their PCEA requirement between the first and second postoperative days (p < 0.001). For variables related to PCEA usage, patients using PCEA with the 30-minute lockout interval used less PCEA infusate per day (p = 0.04 for main effect, p = 0.02 for interaction with time). Moreover, a longer lockout interval was not associated with poorer analgesic effects (p = 0.48). Other parameters had no significant influence on daily PCEA requirements. CONCLUSION Patients receiving PCEA with a 30-minute lockout and background infusion used the least amount of PCEA infusate and the differences increased over time. Further investigations are recommended to evaluate potential benefits and drawbacks of a longer lockout interval.
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- Chun-Ning Ho
- Department of Anesthesiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital and School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Schostek S, Ho CN, Wassermann H. [Actuator design and control exemplified by a urologic implant]. BIOMED ENG-BIOMED TE 2003; 47 Suppl 1 Pt 2:806-9. [PMID: 12465309 DOI: 10.1515/bmte.2002.47.s1b.806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The state of the art concerning the use of actuators and sensors and the intelligent microprocessor-based control will be discussed on the basis of a novel urological implant, a fine tuned, sensor controlled artificial sphincter. A set of powerful actuators with a reaction time lower than 10 ms have been realised due to an appropriate design of components. This has been achieved at a supply voltage of 4.2 V and a power input lower than 0.1 mW. An optimal reliability as well as the comfort in operating the implant by the physician and the patient was gained by the use of different data technologies being adapted to the implanted system.
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- S Schostek
- Munich University of Applied Science, Germany.
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Oberlander LB, Goldstein NE, Ho CN. Preadolescent adjudicative competence: methodological considerations and recommendations for practice standards. Behav Sci Law 2001; 19:545-563. [PMID: 11568960 DOI: 10.1002/bsl.459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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This article examines developmental and legal issues directed toward a downward age extension of forensic evaluation practice standards for preadolescent defendants whose competence is questioned. Existing research and practice standards were developed for cases involving adolescents and adults, but they lack sufficient application to evaluations of young children because of the ways in which legal parameters affect young children. We review practice implications of the legal role of "immaturity" for adjudicative competence, alterations of Dusky in some juvenile courts, and the role of parens patriae in competence hearings held in juvenile court. We examine competence abilities in a developmental framework. Examining practice standards is timely because adjudicative competence in preadolescent defendants has taken on recent significance. The last decade saw changes in the stringency of delinquency statutes, increased emphasis on adversarial approaches to juvenile proceedings, and a de-emphasis on rehabilitation and parens patriae protections. Statutory changes and increased referrals have heightened inquiry into the meaning of preadolescent adjudicative competence.
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Karlesky DL, Ramelow G, Ueno Y, Warner IM, Ho CN. Survey of polynuclear aromatic compounds in oil refining areas. Environ Pollut 1987; 43:195-207. [PMID: 15092798 DOI: 10.1016/0269-7491(87)90156-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/1985] [Revised: 02/11/1986] [Accepted: 05/27/1986] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Air samples in and around refinery areas were collected over a 3-year period. The results of the analysis for polynuclear aromatic compounds listed as priority pollutants by the United States Environmental Protection Agency are presented. The particulate matters in the air were collected on glass fiber filters using high volume samplers. These samples were later Soxhlet extracted with cyclohexane, and then extracted with DMSO/pentane for isolation of the polynuclear aromatic compounds. These extracts were then analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for specified polynuclear aromatic compounds. It was found that much higher concentrations of these aromatic compounds were found in one refinery compared to another one. In general, the number of these priority pollutants detected and their concentrations were higher in sites inside the refineries relative to a site outside the refineries.
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- D L Karlesky
- Department of Chemistry, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA
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