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Billig S, Hein M, Uhlig M, Schumacher D, Thudium M, Coburn M, Weisheit CK. [Anesthesia for aortic valve stenosis : Anesthesiological management of patients with aortic valve stenosis during noncardiac surgery]. Anaesthesiologie 2024; 73:168-176. [PMID: 38334810 PMCID: PMC10920418 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-024-01380-x] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Aortic valve stenosis is a common condition that requires an anesthesiologist's in-depth knowledge of the pathophysiology, diagnostics and perioperative features of the disease. A newly diagnosed aortic valve stenosis is often initially identified from the anamnesis (dyspnea, syncope, angina pectoris) or a suspicious auscultation finding during the anesthesiologist's preoperative assessment. Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential to ensure the optimal management of these patients in the perioperative setting. An accurate anamnesis and examination during the preoperative assessment are crucial to select the most suitable anesthetic approach. Additionally, a precise understanding of the hemodynamic peculiarities associated with aortic valve stenosis is necessary. After a short summary of the overall pathophysiology of aortic valve stenosis, this review article focuses on the specific anesthetic considerations, risk factors for complications, and the perioperative management for noncardiac surgery in patients with aortic valve stenosis.
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- Sebastian Billig
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Aachen, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Aachen, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Aachen, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Universitätsklinikum Aachen, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und operative Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland
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Soehle M, Langer J, Schindler E, Manekeller S, Coburn M, Thudium M. Effect of Extracerebral Contamination on Near-infrared Spectroscopy as Revealed during Organ Donation: A Prospective Observational Study in Brain-dead Organ Donors. Anesthesiology 2024; 140:231-239. [PMID: 37938036 DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000004828] [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: 11/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has been utilized widely in anesthesia and intensive care to monitor regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rScO2). A normal oxygenation of extracerebral tissues may overlay and thereby mask cerebral desaturations, a phenomenon known as extracerebral contamination. The authors investigated the effect of a cessation of extracerebral tissue perfusion on rScO2 in patients with anoxic brains. METHODS In a single-center, prospective, observational study, brain-dead adults undergoing organ donation were investigated. rScO2 was measured bifrontally using the INVOS 5100C/7100 as well as the ForeSight Elite system. To achieve an efficient conservation of organs and to prevent a redistribution of the perfusion fluid to other tissues, the aorta was clamped before organ perfusion. rScO2 was monitored until at least 40 min after aortic clamping. The primary outcome was the amount of extracerebral contamination as quantified by the absolute decrease in rScO2 after aortic clamping. Secondary outcomes were the absolute rScO2 values obtained before and after clamping. RESULTS Twelve organ donors were included. Aortic clamping resulted in a significantly (P < 0.001) greater absolute decrease in rScO2 when comparing the INVOS (43.0 ± 9.5%) to the ForeSight (27.8 ± 7.1%) monitor. Before aortic clamping, near-normal rScO2 values were obtained by the INVOS (63.8 ± 6.2%) and the ForeSight monitor (67.7 ± 6.5%). The rScO2 significantly (P < 0.001) dropped to 20.8 ± 7.8% (INVOS) and 39.9 ± 8.1% (ForeSight) 30 min after clamping, i.e., a condition of a desaturation of both extracerebral and cerebral tissues. CONCLUSIONS The abrupt end of extracerebral contamination, caused by aortic clamping, affected both NIRS monitors to a considerable extent. Both the INVOS and the ForeSight monitor were unable to detect severe cerebral hypoxia or anoxia under conditions of normal extracerebral oxygenation. While both NIRS monitors may guide measures to optimize arterial oxygen supply to the head, they should not be used with the intention to detect isolated cerebral desaturations. EDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE
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- Martin Soehle
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, and Inhouse Transplant Coordination Office of the Medical Director, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Inhouse Transplant Coordination Office of the Medical Director, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Thudium M, Moestl S, Hoffmann F, Hoff A, Kornilov E, Heusser K, Tank J, Soehle M. Cerebral blood flow autoregulation assessment by correlation analysis between mean arterial blood pressure and transcranial doppler sonography or near infrared spectroscopy is different: A pilot study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0287578. [PMID: 37347763 PMCID: PMC10286962 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287578] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Recently, cerebral autoregulation indices based on moving correlation indices between mean arterial pressure (MAP) and cerebral oximetry (NIRS, ORx) or transcranial Doppler (TCD)-derived middle cerebral artery flow velocity (Mx) have been introduced to clinical practice. In a pilot study, we aimed to evaluate the validity of these indices using incremental lower body negative pressure (LBNP) until presyncope representing beginning cerebral hypoperfusion as well as lower body positive pressure (LBPP) with added mild hypoxia to induce cerebral hyperperfusion in healthy subjects. METHODS Five male subjects received continuous hemodynamic, TCD and NIRS monitoring. Decreasing levels of LBNP were applied in 5-minute steps until subjects reached presyncope. Increasing levels of LBPP were applied stepwise up to 20 or 25 mmHg. Normobaric hypoxia was added until an oxygen saturation of 84% was reached. This was continued for 10 minutes. ORx and Mx indices were calculated using previously described methods. RESULTS Both Indices showed an increase > 0.3 indicating impaired cerebral autoregulation during presyncope. However, there was no significant difference in Mx at presyncope compared to baseline (p = 0.168). Mean arterial pressure and cardiac output decreased only in presyncope, while stroke volume was decreased at the last pressure level. Neither Mx nor ORx showed significant changes during LBPP or hypoxia. Agreement between Mx and ORx was poor during the LBNP and LBPP experiments (R2 = 0.001, p = 0.3339). CONCLUSION Mx and ORx represent impaired cerebral autoregulation, but in Mx this may not be distinguished sufficiently from baseline. LBPP and hypoxia are insufficient to reach the upper limit of cerebral autoregulation as indicated by Mx and ORx.
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- Marcus Thudium
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Aerospace Medicine, German Aerospace Center, Linder Hoehe, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Aerospace Medicine, German Aerospace Center, Linder Hoehe, Cologne, Germany
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Aerospace Medicine, German Aerospace Center, Linder Hoehe, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Neurobiology, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
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- Institute of Aerospace Medicine, German Aerospace Center, Linder Hoehe, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Aerospace Medicine, German Aerospace Center, Linder Hoehe, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, Bonn, Germany
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Neumann C, Gehlen L, Weinhold L, Straßberger-Nerschbach N, Soehle M, Kornilov E, Thudium M. Influence of Intraoperative Nociception during Hip or Knee Arthroplasty with Supplementary Regional Anaesthesia on Postoperative Pain and Opioid Consumption. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:1166. [PMID: 37374370 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59061166] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Early postoperative mobilization is central for postoperative outcomes after lower extremity joint replacement surgery. By providing adequate pain control, regional anaesthesia plays an important role for postoperative mobilization. It was the objective of this study to investigate the use of the nociception level index (NOL) to determine the effect of regional anaesthesia in hip or knee arthroplasty patients undergoing general anaesthesia with additional peripheral nerve block. Materials and Methods: Patients received general anaesthesia, and continuous NOL monitoring was established before anaesthesia induction. Depending on the type of surgery, regional anaesthesia was performed with a Fascia Iliaca Block or an Adductor Canal Block. Results: For the final analysis, 35 patients remained, 18 with hip and 17 with knee arthroplasty. We found no significant difference in postoperative pain between hip or knee arthroplasty groups. NOL increase at the time of skin incision was the only parameter associated with postoperative pain measured using a numerical rating scale (NRS > 3) after 24 h in movement (-12.3 vs. +119%, p = 0.005). There was no association with intraoperative NOL values and postoperative opioid consumption, nor was there an association between secondary parameters (bispectral index, heart rate) and postoperative pain levels. Conclusions: Intraoperative NOL changes may indicate regional anaesthesia effectiveness and could be associated with postoperative pain levels. This remains to be confirmed in a larger study.
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- Claudia Neumann
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Medical Biometry, Informatics and Epidemiology, University of Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
- Department of Anaesthesia, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, 39 Jabotinsky Street, Petach Tikva 4941492, Israel
- Department of Neurobiology, Weizmann Institute of Science, 234 Herzl Street, Rehovot 7610001, Israel
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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Kornilov E, Gehlen L, Yacobi D, Soehle M, Kowark A, Thudium M. Pupillary Pain Index Predicts Postoperative Pain but Not the Effect of Peripheral Regional Anaesthesia in Patients Undergoing Total Hip or Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Observational Study. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:medicina59050826. [PMID: 37241058 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59050826] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Background and Objectives: The pupillary pain index (PPI) allows the evaluation of intraoperative nociception by measuring pupillary reaction after a localized electrical stimulus. It was the objective of this observational cohort study to investigate the pupillary pain index (PPI) as a method to evaluate the fascia iliaca block (FIB) or adductor canal block (ACB) sensory areas during general anaesthesia in orthopaedic patients with lower-extremity joint replacement surgery. Materials and Methods: Orthopaedic patients undergoing hip or knee arthroplasty were included. After anaesthesia induction, patients received an ultrasound-guided single-shot FIB or ACB with 30 mL and 20 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine, respectively. Anaesthesia was maintained with isoflurane or propofol/remifentanil. The first PPI measurements were performed after anaesthesia induction and before block insertion, the second at the end of surgery. Pupillometry scores were evaluated in the area of the femoral or saphenous nerve (target) and C3 dermatome (control). Primary outcomes were differences between PPIs before and after peripheral block insertion as well as the relationship between PPIs and postoperative pain scores; secondary outcomes were the relationship between PPIs and opioid requirements after surgery. Results: PPI decreased significantly from the first to the second measurement (4.17 ± 2.7 vs. 1.6 ± 1.2, p < 0.001 for target; 4.46 ± 2.7 vs. 2.17 ± 2.1, p < 0.001 for control). Control and target measurements did not show significant differences. A linear regression analysis showed that early postoperative pain scores could be predicted with intraoperative piritramide with improved prediction after adding PPI scores, PCA opioids and surgery type. Forty-eight-hour pain scores at rest and in movement were correlated with intraoperative piritramide and control PPI after the PNB in movement and with second-postoperative-day opioids and target PPI scores before block insertion, respectively. Conclusions: While the effect of an FIB and ACB could not be shown with PPI postoperative pain scores due to a large effect of opioids, perioperative PPI was shown to be associated with postoperative pain. These results suggest that preoperative PPI may be used to predict postoperative pain.
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- Evgeniya Kornilov
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
- Department of Anaesthesia, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, 39 Jabotinsky Street, Petach Tikva 4941492, Israel
- Department of Neurobiology, Weizmann Institute of Science, 234 Herzl Street, Rehovot 7610001, Israel
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Neurobiology, Weizmann Institute of Science, 234 Herzl Street, Rehovot 7610001, Israel
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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Hamed M, Lampmann T, Salemdawod A, Asoglu H, Houedjissin N, Thudium M, Asadeh L, Schmeel FC, Schuch F, Vatter H, Banat M. Correlation between Blood Type 0 and Risk of Chronic Subdural Hematoma Recurrence: A Single Center Retrospective Cohort Study. Brain Sci 2023; 13:brainsci13040567. [PMID: 37190532 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13040567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is a common disease in the neurological and neurosurgical world. The recommended treatment for cSDH patients with moderate or severe neurological symptoms is surgical evacuation, but cSDH frequently recurs. The patient’s ABO blood type may influence the outcome. This study aims to evaluate the correlation between cSDH recurrence and blood type O. We performed a retrospective analysis of the data of patients with cSDH who were surgically treated. Recurrence was defined as the need for re-operation within the first 12 weeks after the initial surgery. We analyzed standard demographic data, duration and type of surgery, ABO blood types, and the re-operation rate. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted. A total of 229 patients were included. The recurrence of hematoma was identified in 20.5% of patients. Blood type O was found to be significantly associated with cSDH recurrence leading to re-operation within 12 weeks (p = 0.02, OR 1.9, 95% CI 1.1–3.5). Thrombocyte aggregation inhibition and oral anticoagulants were not predictors of cSDH recurrence. Patients with blood type O in our cohort were identified to be at higher risk of cSDH recurrence and may, therefore, be a more vulnerable patient group. This finding needs further evaluation in larger cohorts.
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Baehner T, Perlewitz O, Ellerkmann RK, Menzenbach J, Brand G, Thudium M, Velten M. Preoperative cerebral oxygenation in high-risk noncardiac surgical patients: an observational study on postoperative mortality and complications. J Clin Monit Comput 2023; 37:743-752. [PMID: 36607530 PMCID: PMC10175352 DOI: 10.1007/s10877-022-00964-5] [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: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) has become widely accepted to evaluate regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rScO2), potentially acting as a surrogate parameter of reduced cerebral oxygen delivery or increased consumption. Low preoperative rScO2 is associated with increased postoperative complications after cardiac surgery. However, its universal potential in pre-anesthesia risk assessment remains unclear. Therefore, we investigated whether low preoperative rScO2 is indicative of postoperative complications and associated with poor outcomes in noncardiac surgical patients. We prospectively enrolled 130 patients undergoing high-risk noncardiac surgery. During pre-anesthesia evaluation, baseline rScO2 was recorded with and without oxygen supplementation. The primary endpoint was 30-day mortality, while secondary endpoints were postoperative myocardial injury, respiratory complications, and renal failure. We further evaluated the impact of body position and preoperative hemoglobin (Hb) concentration on rScO2. Of the initially enrolled 130 patients, 126 remained for final analysis. Six (4.76%) patients died within 30 postoperative days. 95 (75.4%) patients were admitted to the ICU. 32 (25.4%) patients suffered from major postoperative complications. There was no significant association between rScO2 and 30-day mortality or secondary endpoints. Oxygen supplementation induced a significant increase of rScO2. Furthermore, Hb concentration correlated with rScO2 values and body position affected rScO2. No significant association between rScO2 values and NYHA, LVEF, or MET classes were observed. Preoperative rScO2 is not associated with postoperative complications in patients undergoing high-risk noncardiac surgery. We speculate that the discriminatory power of NIRS is insufficient due to individual variability of rScO2 values and confounding factors.
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- Torsten Baehner
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany. .,Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, St. Nikolaus Hospital, Andernach, Germany.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine Klinikum Dortmund, University Witten/Herdecke, Herdecke, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, St. Nikolaus Hospital, Andernach, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Willis MA, Thudium M, van Beekum CJ, Söhle M, Coburn M, Kalff JC, Vilz TO. [Implementation of fast-track measures in colorectal resections : A survey among members of the DGAI]. Anaesthesist 2021; 71:510-517. [PMID: 34825930 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-021-01074-8] [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: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The fast-track (FT) concept is a multimodal, interdisciplinary approach to perioperative patient care intended to reduce postoperative complications. Despite good evidence implementation seems to need improvement, whereby almost all studies focused on the implementation of surgical modules regardless of the interdisciplinary aspect. Adherence to the anesthesiological measures (prehabilitation, premedication, volume and temperature management, pain therapy), on the other hand, has been insufficiently studied. To assess the status quo a survey on the implementation of anesthesiological FT measures was conducted among members of the German Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (DGAI) to analyze where potential for improvement exists. METHODS Using the SurveyMonkey® online survey tool, 28 questions regarding perioperative anesthesiological care of colorectal surgery patients were sent to DGAI members in order to analyze adherence to FT measures. RESULTS While some of the FT measures (temperature management, PONV prophylaxis) are already routinely used, there is a divergence between current recommendations and clinical implementation for other components. In addition to premedication, interdisciplinary measures (prehabilitation) and measures that affect multiple interfaces (operating theatre, recovery room, ward), such as volume management or perioperative pain management, are particularly affected. CONCLUSION The anesthesiological recommendations of the FT concept are only partially implemented in Germany. This particularly affects the interdisciplinary components as well as measures at the operating theatre, recovery room and ward interfaces. The establishment of an interdisciplinary FT team and interdisciplinary development of SOPs can optimize adherence, which in turn improves the short-term and long-term outcome of patients.
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- M A Willis
- Klinik- und Poliklinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik- und Poliklinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik- und Poliklinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik- und Poliklinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland.
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Recker F, Thudium M, Strunk H, Tonguc T, Dohmen S, Luechters G, Bette B, Welz S, Salam B, Wilhelm K, Egger EK, Wüllner U, Attenberger U, Mustea A, Conrad R, Marinova M. Multidisciplinary management to optimize outcome of ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in patients with uterine fibroids. Sci Rep 2021; 11:22768. [PMID: 34815488 PMCID: PMC8611035 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-02217-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Little is known about the specific anaesthesiological and multidisciplinary management of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in uterine fibroids. This observational single-center study is the first reporting on an interdisciplinary approach to optimize outcome following ultrasound (US)-guided HIFU in German-speaking countries. A sample of forty patients with symptomatic uterine fibroids was treated by HIFU. Relevant treatment parameters such as total treatment time for intervention, anaesthesia, and sonication time as well as total energy, body temperature, peri-interventional medication and complications were analyzed. Interventional variables did not correlate significantly either with opioid dose or with body temperature. The average fibroid volume reduction rate was 37.8% ± 23.5%, 48.5% ± 22.0% and 70.2% ± 25.5% after 3, 6 and 12 months, respectively. No major anaesthesiological complications occurred apart from an epileptic seizure prior to HIFU treatment in one patient. Peri-procedural hyperthermia (> 37.5 °C) occurred in two patients. Post-procedural two patients experienced a sciatic nerve irritation up to one year; one patient with very large treated fibroid experienced strong short-lasting post-procedural pain. There were two complication-free pregnancies of HIFU-treated patients. Multidisciplinary management is crucial to optimize safety and outcome of US-guided HIFU for uterine fibroids. Peri-procedural pain and temperature management are critical points where an adequate collaboration between anesthesiologist and interventionalist is mandatory.
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- Florian Recker
- Department of Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, Solingen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Center for Development Research (ZEF), University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Johanniter Krankenhaus Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany. .,Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Germany.
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Riedel K, Thudium M, Boström A, Schramm J, Soehle M. Controlled arterial hypotension during resection of cerebral arteriovenous malformations. BMC Neurol 2021; 21:339. [PMID: 34488658 PMCID: PMC8420011 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-021-02362-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Resection of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVM) is technically demanding because of size, eloquent location or diffuse nidus. Controlled arterial hypotension (CAH) could facilitate haemostasis. We performed a study to characterize the duration and degree of CAH and to investigate its association with blood loss and outcome. Methods We retrospectively analysed intraoperative arterial blood pressure of 56 patients that underwent AVM-resection performed by the same neurosurgeon between 2003 and 2012. Degree of CAH, AVM size, grading and neurological outcome were studied. Patients were divided into two groups, depending on whether CAH was performed (hypotension group) or not (control group). Results The hypotension group consisted of 28 patients, which presented with riskier to treat AVMs and a higher Spetzler-Martin grading. CAH was achieved by application of urapidil, increasing anaesthetic depth or a combination thereof. Systolic and mean arterial blood pressure were lowered to 82 ± 7 and 57 ± 7 mmHg, respectively, for a median duration of 58 min [25% percentile: 26 min.; 75% percentile: 107 min]. In the hypotension group, duration of surgery (4.4 ± 1.3 h) was significantly (p < 0.001) longer, and median blood loss (500 ml) was significantly (p = 0.002) higher than in the control group (3.3 ± 0.9 h and 200 ml, respectively). No case fatalities occurred. CAH was associated with a higher amount of postoperative neurological deficits. Conclusions Whether CAH caused neurological deficits or prevented worse outcomes could be clarified by a prospective randomised study, which is regarded as ethically problematic in the context of bleeding. CAH should only be used after strict indication and should be applied as mild and short as possible.
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- Katharina Riedel
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany.,MEDICLIN Robert Janker Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
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Marinova M, Ghaei S, Recker F, Tonguc T, Kaverina O, Savchenko O, Kravchenko D, Thudium M, Pieper CC, Egger EK, Mustea A, Attenberger U, Conrad R, Hadizadeh DR, Strunk H. Efficacy of ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (USgHIFU) for uterine fibroids: an observational single-center study. Int J Hyperthermia 2021; 38:30-38. [PMID: 34420447 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2021.1939444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [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: 10/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate treatment response of uterine fibroids after ultrasound guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (USgHIFU) with a special focus on fibroid size and characterization based on Funaki classification scheme, as well as clinical response to treatment of leading fibroid-associated symptoms. MATERIALS AND METHODS Uterine fibroids treated by USgHIFU were assigned to Funaki type 1-3 based on T2-w-MRI. Differences in size, non-perfused volume ratio (NPVR) and volume reduction over time were determined using T1-/T2-w MRI sequences and contrast-enhanced sonography. Treatment effects on three leading fibroid-associated symptoms were also evaluated. Measurements were compared by mixed model, Bland-Altman's plot and Spearman's correlation. RESULTS In this prospective single-center study, 35 patients with 44 symptomatic uterine fibroids were treated by USgHIFU (n = 22, n = 12 and n = 10 assigned to Funaki type 1, 2 and 3, respectively). NPVRs of Funaki type 1 and 2 fibroids were significantly higher compared to type 3 (p = .0023). A significant fibroid shrinkage was observed independent of Funaki type compared to baseline: 38.8 ± 26.9%, 46.7 ± 30.3% and 54.5 ± 29.3% at 3, 6 and 12 months, respectively (each p < .05). Moreover, patients experienced a significant improvement of fibroid-associated hypermenorrhea (3.9 ± 1.3 vs. 2.3 ± 1.3), pressure in the pelvic area (3.5 ± 1.3 vs. 2.1 ± 0.9) and frequent urination (2.8 ± 1.5 vs. 1.9 ± 0.8) one year post-procedure (each p < .05), regardless of fibroid Funaki type. CONCLUSION Following USgHIFU, a significant shrinkage of uterine fibroids and improvement of leading fibroid-associated symptoms were demonstrated regardless of the Funaki type.
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- Milka Marinova
- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic of Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic of Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic of Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Tonguc T, Strunk H, Gonzalez-Carmona MA, Recker F, Lütjohann D, Thudium M, Conrad R, Becher MU, Savchenko O, Davidova D, Luechters G, Mustea A, Strassburg CP, Attenberger U, Pieper CC, Jenne J, Marinova M. US-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) of abdominal tumors: outcome, early ablation-related laboratory changes and inflammatory reaction. A single-center experience from Germany. Int J Hyperthermia 2021; 38:65-74. [PMID: 34420445 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2021.1900926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [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: 10/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is an innovative noninvasive procedure for local ablation of different benign and malignant tumors. Preliminary data of animal studies suggest an ablation-associated immune response after HIFU that is induced by cell necrosis and release of intracellular components. The aim of this study is to evaluate if a HIFU-induced early sterile inflammatory reaction is initiated after ablation of uterine fibroids (UF) and pancreatic carcinoma (PaC) which might contribute to the therapeutic effect. MATERIAL AND METHODS A hundred patients with PaC and 30 patients with UF underwent US-guided HIFU treatment. Serum markers of inflammation (leukocytes, CRP, IL-6) and LDH in both collectives as well as tumor markers CA 19-9, CEA and CYFRA in PaC patients were determined in sub-cohorts before and directly after HIFU (0, 2, 5 and 20 h post-ablation) as well as at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months follow-up. Peri-/post interventional imaging included contrast-enhanced MRI of both cohorts and an additional CT scan of PaC patients. RESULTS An early post-ablation inflammatory response was observed in both groups with a significant increase of leukocytes, CRP and LDH within the first 20 h after HIFU. Interestingly, IL-6 was increased at 20 h after HIFU in PaC patients. A significant reduction of tumor volumes was observed during one year follow-up (p < .001) for both tumor entities demonstrating effective treatment outcome. CONCLUSION Tumor ablation with HIFU induces an early sterile inflammation that might serve as a precondition for long-term tumor immunity and a sustainable therapeutic effect.
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- Tolga Tonguc
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, Solingen, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Laboratory Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Center for Development Research (ZEF), University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Medicine, MEVIS, Bremen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Willis MA, Engel FM, Wiedemann C, van Beekum C, Coburn M, Thudium M, Kalff JC, Vilz TO. [Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Perioperative Management of Colorectal Surgery]. Zentralbl Chir 2021; 146:269-276. [PMID: 33851406 DOI: 10.1055/a-1402-0788] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In recent years, perioperative care of patients after colorectal surgery has been increasingly standardised according to the fast-track concept and is accepted as a structured method of care to reduce perioperative complications. Indeed, initial studies have indicated that there is a long-term favourable effect on the oncological outcome, if the adherence to the individual measures is at least 70%. Even though there is unambiguous evidence for the efficacy of the modern perioperative treatment concept, it is often difficult to comply with the protocol during normal clinical work, particularly in Germany. The objective of this study was to record the rate of compliance before and after the introduction of the SOP and to evaluate its efficacy. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of the patient data after all elective colorectal surgery in the Bonn University Hospital from 2017 to 2020. 153 patients were operated on before the implementation of the SOP in January 2019 (group I); the remaining 153 patients were operated on after the implementation of the SOP and received appropriate care (group II). Compliance to the protocol was analysed for both the individual key interventions and the overall concept. RESULTS There was significant improvement in the compliance for both the individual measures (prehabilitation group I: 5.9%, group II: 42.5%, p < 0.001; preparation of the intestine I: 16.5%, II: 73.9%, p < 0.001; intraoperative volume management I: 14,00 ml/kg BW/h, II: 9.12 ml/kg BW/h, p < 0.001, BW: body weight; minimally invasive surgical technique I: 53.6%, II: 73.9%, p < 0.001; etc.) and for the overall perioperative treatment concept (I: 39%, II: 54%, p = 0.02). However, we fell far short of compliance of at least 70%. Nevertheless, patient autonomy was achieved earlier after introduction of the SOP (I: day 15, II: day 9, p < 0.001) and the postoperative hospital stay was shortened (I: 14 [6 - 99] days, II 11 [4 - 64] days; p = 0.007). CONCLUSION Although the implementation of the SOP led to significant improvements, further optimisation is required to attain the recommended protocol compliance of 70%. Measures within the hospital could include foundation of an interdisciplinary fast-track team and a specialised nurse as the connecting link between the patients, nursing and physicians. On the other hand, implementation throughout Germany can only be achieved by more influential actions. One possible support would be the S3 guideline on perioperative management of gastrointestinal tumours, which is under development. This could, for example, be used to support argumentation with funding providers.
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- Maria A Willis
- Klinik- und Poliklinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik- und Poliklinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik- und Poliklinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik- und Poliklinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik- und Poliklinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Deutschland
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- Klinik- und Poliklinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Deutschland
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Gestrich C, Mellert F, Schaefer M, Treede H, Schrickel JW, Schacht D, Thudium M. Single tests of implantable cardioverter defibrillators can be performed in selected patients at a low risk of neuronal damage. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2021; 44:258-265. [PMID: 33433922 DOI: 10.1111/pace.14159] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Defibrillator testing (DFT) is still used in selected patients to ensure adequate therapy. To do so, ventricular fibrillation is induced and terminated by the implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Studies have shown increases in neuronal damage markers without a measurable clinical effect in patients after defibrillator threshold testing with multiple shocks. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to measure clinical outcomes, neuronal damage parameters (NSE and S100), and intraoperative cerebral perfusion (Doppler, near infra-red spectroscopy [NIRS]) in patients undergoing single DFT after transvenous ICD implantation and comparing them to untested patients. METHOD We included 23 patients. Nine underwent surgery with a single DFT, 14 were not tested. Cognitive impairment was tested using the Mini-Mental-Status Test (MMST) and the DEMTECt 24 h prior and postsurgery. We also measured S100 and Neuron-Specific Enolase (NSE) at these timepoints. During surgery we measured medial cerebral artery velocity and cerebral tissue oxygen saturation (rSO2 ). RESULTS We found no significant differences between the patient groups except for a significant increase in mean arterial blood pressure and an increase in rSO2 after testing. One patient with cerebral vasculopathy had a significant increase in his NSE values without showing clinical symptoms. This patient also had low rSO2 measurements and a decrease in medial cerebral artery velocity after DFT, other than the other patients. CONCLUSION Single DFT did not lead to signs of neuronal damage or cognitive impairment except in one case with pre-existing cerebral vasculopathy. Therefore, our results support the use of DFT in carefully selected patients.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Klinikum Oldenburg AoR, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Heart Center Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Heart Center Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Marinova M, Feradova H, Gonzalez-Carmona MA, Conrad R, Tonguc T, Thudium M, Becher MU, Kun Z, Gorchev G, Tomov S, Strassburg CP, Attenberger U, Schild HH, Dimitrov D, Strunk HM. Improving quality of life in pancreatic cancer patients following high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in two European centers. Eur Radiol 2021; 31:5818-5829. [PMID: 33486605 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-07682-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [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: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Pancreatic cancer patients often have a high symptom burden, significantly impairing patients' quality of life (QOL). Nevertheless, there are hardly any reports on the impact of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) on the QOL of treated patients. For the first time, this study evaluated the effect of HIFU on QOL and compared these results in two European centers. METHODS Eighty patients with advanced pancreatic cancer underwent HIFU (50 in Germany, 30 in Bulgaria). Clinical assessment included evaluation of QOL and symptoms using the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire at baseline and 1, 3, and 6 months after HIFU. Pain intensity was additionally evaluated with the numerical rating score (NRS). RESULTS Compared to baseline, global health significantly improved 3 and 6 months after HIFU treatment (p = 0.02). Functional subscales including physical, emotional, and social functioning were considerably improved at 6 months (p = 0.02, p = 0.01, and p = 0.01, respectively) as were leading symptom pain (p = 0.04 at 6 months), fatigue (p = 0.03 at 3 and p = 0.01 at 6 months), and appetite loss (p = 0.01 at 6 months). Moreover, pain intensity measured by NRS revealed effective and strong pain relief at all time points (p < 0.001). Reported effects were independent of tumor stage, metastatic status, and country of treatment. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that HIFU represents an effective treatment option of advanced pancreatic cancer improving QOL by increasing global health and mitigation of physical complaints with a low rate of side effects, independent of the examiner. Therefore, HIFU is a worthwhile additional treatment besides systemic palliative chemotherapy or best supportive care in management of this aggressive disease. KEY POINTS • In a prospective two-center study, it was shown that HIFU represents an effective treatment option of advanced pancreatic cancer improving QOL. • HIFU in pancreatic cancer patients is associated with a low rate of side effects, independent of the performer. • HIFU is a worthwhile additional treatment besides systemic palliative chemotherapy or best supportive care in management of this aggressive disease.
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- Milka Marinova
- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, D-53127, Bonn, Germany
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- HIFU Center, University St. Marina Hospital, Medical University-Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria
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- Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, D-53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Internal Medicine II, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinical Center for Tumor Therapy, 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- HIFU Center, University St. Marina Hospital, Medical University-Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria
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- HIFU Center, University St. Marina Hospital, Medical University-Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, D-53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, D-53127, Bonn, Germany
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- HIFU Center, University St. Marina Hospital, Medical University-Pleven, Pleven, Bulgaria
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, D-53127, Bonn, Germany.
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Thudium M, Bette B, Tonguc T, Ghaei S, Conrad R, Becher MU, Mücke M, Luechters G, Strunk H, Marinova M. Multidisciplinary management and outcome in pancreatic cancer patients treated with high-intensity focused ultrasound. Int J Hyperthermia 2020; 37:456-462. [PMID: 32396479 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2020.1762006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 10/24/2022] Open
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Introduction: High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for pancreatic cancer is a growing therapeutic field which has been proven to reduce cancer pain and provide a local tumor control additionally to standard palliative care. However, less is known about the multidisciplinary and especially anesthesiological management of HIFU treatment although an interdisciplinary approach is crucial for treatment success.Material and methods: Anesthesiological and radiological records of 71 HIFU-treated pancreatic cancer patients were analyzed with regard to the following items: intervention time, sonication time, total energy, anesthesia time, peri-interventional medication, body temperature maximum and minimum, pain scores before and 1 day, 6 weeks and 3 months after intervention, peri-interventional complications. Effects on pain scores were estimated with a mixed panel data model. Bivariate associations between interventional variables were examined with the Spearman's correlation.Results: HIFU treatment was performed without major adverse events. Peri-procedural hyperthermia >37.5 °C occurred in 2 patients, hypothermia <35 °C in 8 cases. Interventional variables did not correlate significantly with pain scores, opioid dose, nor body temperature. 85.5% of patients experienced significant early pain relief within the first week after intervention. Post-interventional pain relief is associated with morphine equivalent opioid dose (p = 0.025) and treatment time (p = 0.040).Conclusion: While HIFU can be considered safe and effective treatment option, procedure-associated pain and temperature management represent challenges for the interdisciplinary HIFU intervention team. Especially short-term pain relief depends on the combined effort of the radiologist and anesthesiologist.
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- Marcus Thudium
- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic and Polyclinic for Internal Medicine II, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Center for Rare Diseases, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Center for Development Research (ZEF), University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Eichhorn L, Thudium M, Jüttner B. The Diagnosis and Treatment of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2019; 115:863-870. [PMID: 30765023 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2018.0863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning are nonspecific, ranging from dizziness and headache to unconsciousness and death. A German national guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of this condition is lacking at present. METHODS This review is based on a selective literature search in the PubMed and Cochrane databases, as well as on existing guidelines from abroad and expert recommendations on diagnosis and treatment. RESULTS The initiation of 100% oxygen breathing as early as possible is the most important treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning. In case of CO poisoning, the reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, impairment of the cellular respiratory chain, and immune-modulating processes can lead to tissue injury in the myocardium and brain even after lowering of the carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) concentration. In patients with severe carbon monoxide poisoning, an ECG should be obtained and biomarkers for cardiac ischemia should be measured. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) should be critically considered and initiated within six hours in patients with neurologic deficits, unconsciousness, cardiac ischemia, pregnancy, and/or a very high COHb concentration. At present, there is no general recommendation for HBOT, in view of the heterogeneous state of the evidence from multiple trials. Therapeutic decision-making is directed toward the avoidance of sequelae such as cognitive dysfunction and cardiac complications, and the reduction of mortality. Smoke intoxication must be considered in the differential diagnosis. The state of the evidence on the diagnosis and treatment of this condition is not entirely clear. Alternative or supplementary pharmacological treatments now exist only on an experimental basis. CONCLUSION High-quality, prospective, randomized trials that would enable a definitive judgment of the efficacy of HBOT are currently lacking.
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- Lars Eichhorn
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care University Hospital Bonn (UKB), Bonn Clinic for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Hannover Medical School
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Jakob M, Bertlich M, Eichhorn KW, Thudium M, Bootz F, Send T. Reconstruction of the skull base in spontaneous rhinoliquorrhea. GMS Interdiscip Plast Reconstr Surg DGPW 2019; 8:Doc11. [PMID: 31355127 PMCID: PMC6637698 DOI: 10.3205/iprs000137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Objective/Hypothesis: Spontaneous rhinoliquorrhea often occurs due to defects of the skull base. It is often misinterpreted as rhinitis and is surgically the most difficult rhinoliquorrhea entity to close. Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart analysis of patients that were diagnosed with spontaneous rhinoliquorrhea at the University Hospital Bonn between 2001 and 2017. Results: Overall, twelve patients were included in this study. On average, the time between occurrence of nasal discharge and diagnoses of rhinoliquorrhea was 123 days. In ten patients, the localization of the skull base defect could be localized by computed tomography or MRI cisternography. Ten patients underwent surgery, of which 9 remained recurrence free. One patient underwent revision surgery and from thereon was recurrence free. Conclusion: Spontaneous rhinoliquorrhea still remains a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Whenever persistent watery nasal discharge appears in a patient, rhinoliquorrhea must be considered. Endoscopic surgical reconstruction of the skull base is the therapeutic gold standard and should be attempted as soon as the diagnosis is secured.
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- Mark Jakob
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Munich, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Munich, Germany
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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Thudium M, Ellerkmann RK, Heinze I, Hilbert T. Relative cerebral hyperperfusion during cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with risk for postoperative delirium: a cross-sectional cohort study. BMC Anesthesiol 2019; 19:35. [PMID: 30851736 PMCID: PMC6408763 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-019-0705-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [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: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Our objective was to evaluate if changes in on-pump cerebral blood flow, relative to the pre-bypass baseline, are associated with the risk for postoperative delirium (POD) following cardiac surgery. Methods In 47 consecutive adult patients, right middle cerebral artery blood flow velocity (MCAV) was assessed using transcranial Doppler sonography. Individual values, measured during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), were normalized to the pre-bypass baseline value and termed MCAVrel. An MCAVrel > 100% was defined as cerebral hyperperfusion. Prevalence of POD was assessed using the Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit. Results Overall prevalence of POD was 27%. In the subgroup without POD, 32% of patients had experienced relative cerebral hyperperfusion during CPB, compared to 67% in the subgroup with POD (p < 0.05). The mean averaged MCAVrel was 90 (±21) % in the no-POD group vs. 112 (±32) % in the POD group (p < 0.05), and patients developing delirium experienced cerebral hyperperfusion during CPB for about 39 (±35) min, compared to 6 (±11) min in the group without POD (p < 0.001). In a subcohort with pre-bypass baseline MCAV (MCAVbas) below the median MCAVbas of the whole cohort, prevalence of POD was 17% when MCAVrel during CPB was kept below 100%, but increased to 53% when these patients actually experienced relative cerebral hyperperfusion. Conclusions Our results suggest a critical role for cerebral hyperperfusion in the pathogenesis of POD following on-pump open-heart surgery, recommending a more individualized hemodynamic management, especially in the population at risk. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12871-019-0705-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Marcus Thudium
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Strasse 25, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Dortmund Hospital, Beurhausstrasse 40, 44137, Dortmund, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Strasse 25, 53127, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Strasse 25, 53127, Bonn, Germany.
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Thudium M, Heinze I, Ellerkmann RK, Hilbert T. Cerebral Function and Perfusion during Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Plea for a Multimodal Monitoring Approach. Heart Surg Forum 2018; 21:E028-E035. [DOI: 10.1532/hsf.1894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2017] [Revised: 10/26/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background: Postoperative neurological injury still represents a major cause of morbidity after cardiac surgery. Our objective was to compare the limits as well as advantages of routine monitoring tools for the detection of cerebral function and perfusion deficits during cardiopulmonary bypass in a daily clinical setting.Methods: Adult patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery with use of cardiopulmonary bypass were included. Patients received monitoring comprising Bispectral Index (BIS), Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) and assessment of middle cerebral artery flow velocity (MCAV) using transcranial Doppler (TCD) sonography. Measurements were taken after anesthesia induction (at baseline) and every 10 minutes during aortic cross-clamping. Relative deviation from baseline values was calculated. Values were compared with predefined, generally accepted threshold values identifying patients at risk for cerebral functional and perfusion deficits.Results: 30 consecutive patients were included into data analysis. Compared to NIRS as well as BIS monitoring, there was a wide interindividual variability in relative MCAV values for the whole cohort (median 0.9, range 0.39-2.19). Out of 229 measurements in total, 82 BIS but only 30 NIRS and 12 TCD values were lying outside predefined limits. TCD monitoring identified two patients with disturbed cerebral autoregulation, while NIRS remained unremarkable. The latter was significantly associated with systemic hemoglobin levels. Finally, patients with relative MCAV values >1.0 had a higher risk of developing postoperative delirium.Conclusion: Our findings reveal inherent technical limitations of each individual monitoring component, such as high interindividual variability (TCD), low spatial resolution (NIRS), or interaction with anesthetics (BIS). We therefore argue for a multimodal neuromonitoring that combines several qualities. Such approach would help reducing these limitations while individual components complement each other, thus providing more patient safety during cardiac surgery. Furthermore, such an approach would be easily applicable in a routine clinical setting.
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Steinhagen F, Zillinger T, Peukert K, Fox M, Thudium M, Barchet W, Putensen C, Klinman D, Latz E, Bode C. Suppressive oligodeoxynucleotides containing TTAGGG motifs inhibit cGAS activation in human monocytes. Eur J Immunol 2017; 48:605-611. [PMID: 29215161 DOI: 10.1002/eji.201747338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Revised: 11/24/2017] [Accepted: 12/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Type I interferon (IFN) is a critical mediator of autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome (AGS). The recently discovered cyclic-GMP-AMP (cGAMP) synthase (cGAS) induces the production of type I IFN in response to cytosolic DNA and is potentially linked to SLE and AGS. Suppressive oligodeoxynucleotides (ODN) containing repetitive TTAGGG motifs present in mammalian telomeres have proven useful in the treatment of autoimmune diseases including SLE. In this study, we demonstrate that the suppressive ODN A151 effectively inhibits activation of cGAS in response to cytosolic DNA, thereby inhibiting type I IFN production by human monocytes. In addition, A151 abrogated cGAS activation in response to endogenous accumulation of DNA using TREX1-deficient monocytes. We demonstrate that A151 prevents cGAS activation in a manner that is competitive with DNA. This suppressive activity of A151 was dependent on both telomeric sequence and phosphorothioate backbone. To our knowledge this report presents the first cGAS inhibitor capable of blocking self-DNA. Collectively, these findings might lead to the development of new therapeutics against IFN-driven pathologies due to cGAS activation.
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- Folkert Steinhagen
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.,German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), Cologne-Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Cancer and Inflammation Program, Center for Cancer Research, NCI, Frederick, MD, USA
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- Institute of Innate Immunity, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Thudium M, Klaschik S, Ellerkmann RK, Putensen C, Hilbert T. Is internal jugular vein extensibility associated with indices of fluid responsiveness in ventilated patients? Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2016; 60:723-33. [PMID: 26869241 DOI: 10.1111/aas.12701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2015] [Revised: 11/10/2015] [Accepted: 01/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ultrasound of the inferior vena cava provides rapid and non-invasive assessment of fluid responsiveness. We hypothesized that the extensibility of the internal jugular vein (IJV) as well reflects intravascular volume state. We assessed IJV dimensions together with pulse pressure variation (PPV) as dynamic index for fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients. METHODS Of 50 patients after cardiac surgery were assessed. Ultrasound of IJV dimensions as well as collection of hemodynamic data were performed in 30° and horizontal (0°) position, and the ventilator- and position-induced IJV extensibilities (E-IJV) were calculated. RESULTS Mean ventilator-induced E-IJV in 30° position was 56%, and mean PPV in 30° position was 13.7%. Changing the patient's position from 30° to 0° significantly reduced ventilator-induced E-IJV as well as PPV. Pearson's correlation test revealed significant association between ventilator-induced E-IJV and fluid responsiveness deduced from PPV in 0° position (r = 0.43, P < 0.005). An E-IJV threshold >5% identified patients with significantly elevated PPV values. CONCLUSION Ultrasound of the IJV and PPV as a dynamic index for fluid responsiveness can be associated under certain defined conditions. Whether or not ultrasound of the IJV can be useful to predict patient intravascular volume state should be further studied using invasive cardiac output monitoring.
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- M. Thudium
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine; University Hospital Bonn; Bonn Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine; University Hospital Bonn; Bonn Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine; University Hospital Bonn; Bonn Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine; University Hospital Bonn; Bonn Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine; University Hospital Bonn; Bonn Germany
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Hilbert T, Ellerkmann RK, Klaschik S, Putensen C, Thudium M. The Use of Internal Jugular Vein Ultrasonography to Anticipate Low or High Central Venous Pressure During Mechanical Ventilation. J Emerg Med 2016; 50:581-7. [PMID: 26806319 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2015.11.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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: 09/23/2015] [Revised: 11/17/2015] [Accepted: 11/18/2015] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Critically low or high central venous pressure (CVP) values, together with systemic hypotension, can indicate hypovolemia or acute heart failure. However, measuring CVP requires the insertion of a central venous catheter, a time-consuming procedure that can be associated with severe complications. OBJECTIVE We sought to evaluate the use of ultrasonography of the internal jugular vein (IJV) to estimate low or high CVP values in patients who were on ventilation. METHODS Ultrasonography of IJV dimensions and the collection of hemodynamic data was performed in 47 patients, and the ratio between IJV diameter in the 30° and 0° position was calculated (ratio(30/0)). The predictive value of ratio(30/0) for estimating low and high CVP levels was analyzed using receiver operating characteristic curves. RESULTS The median IJV diameter ratio(30/0) was 0.49. CVP ranged from 1 to 13 mm Hg (median 7 mm Hg). Seventeen patients had a CVP ≤ 5 mm Hg or lower (defined as "low"), and in 11 patients, values of ≥ 10 mm Hg were measured (defined as "high"). The corresponding IJV diameter ratios increased significantly from 0.34 (in the low CVP group) to 0.9 (in the high CVP group). Receiver operating characteristic analysis revealed a good predictive value of the ratio(30/0) for the prediction of low or high CVP values, respectively. A ratio(30/0) of < 0.45 optimally indicated a low CVP, while > 0.65 was the cutoff value to detect a CVP ≥ 10 mm Hg. CONCLUSION The estimation of low or high CVP values by IJV ultrasonography in different patient positions can be a helpful instrument for the rapid hemodynamic assessment of the critically ill patient.
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- Tobias Hilbert
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Kristof RA, Kiefer T, Thudium M, Ringel F, Stoffel M, Kovacs A, Mueller CA. Comparison of ventral corpectomy and plate-screw-instrumented fusion with dorsal laminectomy and rod-screw-instrumented fusion for treatment of at least two vertebral-level spondylotic cervical myelopathy. Eur Spine J 2009; 18:1951-6. [PMID: 19662441 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-009-1110-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2009] [Revised: 06/15/2009] [Accepted: 07/19/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The objective of the article is to verify the hypothesis that the dorsal multilevel laminectomy and rod-screw-instrumented fusion (DLF) for multilevel spondylotic cervical myelopathy (MSCM) is less strenuous for patients, and less prone to perioperative complications, than ventral multilevel corpectomy and plate-screw-instrumented fusion (VCF), while clinical outcome is comparable. One hundred and three successive patients were treated for at least two vertebral-level MSCM, 42 of them by VCF and 61 by DLF. The two patients groups were retrospectively compared. VCF patients were slightly younger than DLF patients (62.5 +/- 10.61 years versus 66 +/- 12.4 years, P = 0.012). In VCF patients, a median of 2 (2-3) corpectomies and in DLF patients a median of 3 (2-5) laminectomies were performed. In VCF patients, surgery lasted longer than in DLF patients (229 +/- 60 min versus 183 +/- 46 min, P < or = 0.001). Between the VCF and the DLF patients groups, no significant difference was found in perioperative complications (e.g. hardware failure rates of 16.7% in VCF and of 6.6% in the DLF patients) and mortality rates. The postoperative outcome, as assessed by the postoperative change of the Nurick scores, the change of neck pain, the patients' satisfaction, and the change of the subaxial Cobb angle of the spine did not differ between the two patients groups. However, when comparing the postoperative Nurick scores directly, VCF patients fared somewhat better than DLF patients [median of 2 (0-5) versus 3 (1-5), P = 0.003]. The hypothesized advantages of DLF over VCF in the surgical treatment of at least two vertebral-level MSCM could not be confirmed in this retrospective study. A prospective randomized study is warranted to clarify this issue.
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- Rudolf Andreas Kristof
- Department of Neurosurgery, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms Universität Bonn, Sigmund-Freud Str. 25, 53105, Bonn, Germany
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