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Li Q, Liao Y, Wang X, Zhan M, Xiao L, Chen Y. Efficacy of bilateral catheter superficial parasternal intercostal plane blocks using programmed intermittent bolus for opioid-sparing postoperative analgesia in cardiac surgery with sternotomy: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Clin Anesth 2024; 95:111430. [PMID: 38537393 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2024.111430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE This study investigated whether catheter superficial parasternal intercostal plane (SPIP) blocks, using a programmed intermittent bolus (PIB) with ropivacaine, could reduce opioid consumption while delivering enhanced analgesia for a period exceeding 48 h following cardiac surgery involving sternotomy. DESIGN A double-blind, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. SETTING University-affiliated tertiary care hospital. PATIENTS 60 patients aged 18 or older, scheduled for cardiac surgery via sternotomy. INTERVENTIONS The patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the ropivacaine or saline group. After surgery, patients received bilateral SPIP blocks for 48 h with 0.4% ropivacaine (20 mL per side) for induction, followed by bilateral SPIP catheters using PIB with 0.2% ropivacaine (8 mL/side, interspersed with a 2-h interval) or 0.9% normal saline following the same administration schedule. All patients were administered patient-controlled analgesia with hydromorphone. MEASUREMENTS The primary outcome was the cumulative morphine equivalent consumption during the initial 48 h after the surgery. Secondary outcomes included postoperative pain assessment using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) at rest and during coughing at designated intervals for three days post-extubation. Furthermore, recovery indicators and ropivacaine plasma levels were diligently documented. MAIN RESULTS Cumulative morphine consumption within 48 h in ropivacaine group decreased significantly compared to saline group (25.34 ± 31.1 mg vs 76.28 ± 77.2 mg, respectively; 95% CI, -81.9 to -20.0, P = 0.002). The ropivacaine group also reported lower NRS scores at all recorded time points (P < 0.05) and a lower incidence of nausea and vomiting than the saline group (3/29 vs 12/29, respectively; P = 0.007). Additionally, the ropivacaine group showed significant improvements in ambulation (P = 0.018), respiratory exercises (P = 0.006), and self-reported analgesia satisfaction compared to the saline group (P = 0.016). CONCLUSIONS Bilateral catheter SPIP blocks using PIB with ropivacaine reduced opioid consumption over 48 h, concurrently delivering superior postoperative analgesia in adult cardiac surgery with sternotomy.
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- Qi Li
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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Gregory AJ, Kent WDT, Adams C, Arora RC. Closing the care gap: combining enhanced recovery with minimally invasive valve surgery. Curr Opin Cardiol 2024; 39:380-387. [PMID: 38606679 DOI: 10.1097/hco.0000000000001147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Patients with advanced age and frailty require interventions for structural heart disease at an increasing rate. These patients typically experience higher rates of postoperative morbidity, mortality and prolonged hospital length of stay, loss of independence as well as associated increased costs to the healthcare system. Therefore, it is becoming critically important to raise awareness and develop strategies to improve clinical outcomes in the contemporary, high-risk patient population undergoing cardiacprocedures. RECENT FINDINGS Percutaneous options for structural heart disease have dramatically improved the therapeutic options for some older, frail, high-risk patients; however, others may still require cardiac surgery. Minimally invasive techniques can reduce some of the physiologic burden experienced by patients undergoing surgery and improve recovery. Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERAS Cardiac) is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, evidence-based approach to perioperative care. It has been shown to improve recovery and patient satisfaction while reducing complications and length of stay. SUMMARY Combining minimally invasive cardiac surgery with enhanced recovery protocols may result in improved patient outcomes for a patient population at high risk of morbidity and mortality following cardiac surgery.
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- Alexander J Gregory
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine
- Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Department of Cardiac Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Department of Cardiac Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Department of Cardiac Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute - University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Ott S, Lee ZY, Müller-Wirtz LM, Cangut B, Roessler J, Patterson W, Thomas CM, Bekele BM, Windpassinger M, Lobdell K, Grant MC, Arora RC, Engelman DT, Fremes S, Velten M, O'Brien B, Ruetzler K, Heyland DK, Stoppe C. The effect of a selenium-based anti-inflammatory strategy on postoperative functional recovery in high-risk cardiac surgery patients - A nested sub-study of the sustain CSX trial. Life Sci 2024:122841. [PMID: 38897349 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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AIM The cardiac surgery-related ischemia-reperfusion-related oxidative stress triggers the release of cytotoxic reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, contributing to organ failure and ultimately influencing patients' short- and long-term outcomes. Selenium is an essential co-factor for various antioxidant enzymes, thereby contributing to the patients' endogenous antioxidant and anti-inflammatory defense mechanisms. Given these selenium's pleiotropic functions, we investigated the effect of a high-dose selenium-based anti-inflammatory perioperative strategy on functional recovery after cardiac surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective study constituted a nested sub-study of the SUSTAIN CSX trial, a double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled multicenter trial to investigate the impact of high-dose selenium supplementation on high-risk cardiac surgery patients' postoperative recovery. Functional recovery was assessed by 6-min walk distance, Short Form-36 (SF-36) and Barthel Index questionnaires. KEY FINDINGS 174 patients were included in this sub-study. The mean age (SD) was 67.3 (8.9) years, and 78.7 % of the patients were male. The mean (SD) predicted 30-day mortality by the European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation II score was 12.6 % (9.4 %). There was no difference at hospital discharge and after three months in the 6-min walk distance between the selenium and placebo groups (131 m [IQR: not performed - 269] vs. 160 m [IQR: not performed - 252], p = 0.80 and 400 m [IQR: 299-461] vs. 375 m [IQR: 65-441], p = 0.48). The SF-36 and Barthel Index assessments also revealed no clinically meaningful differences between the selenium and placebo groups. SIGNIFICANCE A perioperative anti-inflammatory strategy with high-dose selenium supplementation did not improve functional recovery in high-risk cardiac surgery patients.
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- Sascha Ott
- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité, Department of Cardiac Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Berlin, Germany; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany; DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Outcomes Research Consortium, Department of Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA.
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité, Department of Cardiac Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Berlin, Germany; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany; Department of Anaesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Saarland University Medical Center and Saarland University Faculty of Medicine, 66424 Homburg, Saarland, Germany; Outcomes Research Consortium, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
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- Outcomes Research Consortium, Department of Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA; Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Outcomes Research Consortium, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité, Department of Cardiac Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Berlin, Germany; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Medicine, Berlin, Germany.
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany; Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité (DHZC), Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Division of General Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA; Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Heart and Vascular Program, Baystate Health and University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Schulich Heart Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, M4N 3M5, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité, Department of Cardiac Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Berlin, Germany; Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany; DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Berlin, Berlin, Germany; St Bartholomew's Hospital and Barts Heart Centre, Department of Perioperative Medicine, London EC1A 7BE, UK.
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- Outcomes Research Consortium, Department of Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA; Department of General Anesthesia, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA.
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- Clinical Evaluation Research Unit, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, University Hospital, Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany; Department of Cardiac Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charité Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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Huang Y, Xie Q, Wei X, Shi Q, Zhou Q, Leng X, Miao Y, Han Y, Wang K, Fang Q. Enhanced Recovery Protocol Versus Conventional Care in Patients Undergoing Esophagectomy for Cancer: Advantages in Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes. Ann Surg Oncol 2024:10.1245/s10434-024-15509-0. [PMID: 38833056 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-15509-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study was designed to compare the clinical and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) between the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol and conventional care in patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer, which have not previously been compared. METHODS This single-center retrospective study included prospective PRO data from August 2019 to June 2021. Clinical outcomes included perioperative complications and postoperative length of stay (PLOS). Patient-reported outcomes were assessed by using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core-30 (QLQ-C30) and esophagus-specific module (QLQ-OES18) preoperatively to 6 months postoperatively. Mixed-effects models were used to longitudinally compare quality of life (QOL) scores between the two modes. RESULTS Patients undergoing conventional care and ERAS were analyzed (n = 348 and 109, respectively). The ERAS group had fewer overall complications, pneumonia, arrhythmia, and a shorter PLOS than the conventional group, and outperformed the conventional group in five functional QLQ-C30 domains and five symptom QLQ-OES18 domains, including less dysphagia (p < 0.0001), trouble talking (p = 0.0006), and better eating (p < 0.0001). These advantages persisted for 3 months postoperatively. For the cervical circular stapled anastomosis, the initial domains and duration of benefit were reduced in the ERAS group. CONCLUSIONS The ERAS protocol has significant advantages over conventional care in terms of clinical outcomes, lowering postoperative symptom burden, and improving functional QOL in patients who have undergone esophagectomy. Selection of the optimal technique for cervical anastomosis is a key operative component of ERAS that maintains the symptom domains and duration of the advantages of PROs.
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- Yixuan Huang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
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Vandenbrande J, Jamaer B, Stessel B, van Hilst E, Callebaut I, Yilmaz A, Packlé L, Sermeus L, Blanco R, Jalil H. Serratus plane block versus standard of care for pain control after totally endoscopic aortic valve replacement: a double-blind, randomized controlled, superiority trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2024; 49:429-435. [PMID: 37597856 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2023-104439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Serratus anterior plane block has been proposed to reduce opioid requirements after minimally invasive cardiac surgery, but high-quality evidence is lacking. METHODS This prospective, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial recruited patients undergoing totally endoscopic aortic valve replacement. Patients in the intervention arm received a single-injection serratus anterior plane block on arrival to the intensive care unit added to standard of care. Patients in the control group received routine standard of care, including patient-controlled intravenous analgesia. Primary outcome was piritramide consumption within the first 24 hours after serratus anterior plane block placement. We hypothesized that compared with no block, patients in the intervention arm would consume 25% less opioids. RESULTS Seventy-five patients were analyzed (n=38 in intervention arm, n=37 in control arm). When comparing the serratus anterior plane group with the control group, median 24-hour cumulative opioid use was 9 (IQR 6-19.5) vs 15 (IQR 11.3-23.3) morphine milligram equivalents, respectively (p<0.01). Also, pain scores at 4, 8 and 24 hours were lower in the intervention arm at 4, 8 and 24 hours, respectively. CONCLUSION Combined deep and superficial single-injection serratus anterior plane block is superior to standard of care in reducing opioid requirements and postoperative pain intensity up to 24 hours after totally endoscopic aortic valve replacement. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04699422.
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- Jeroen Vandenbrande
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jessa Hospital Campus Virga Jesse, Hasselt, Belgium
- Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, UHasselt, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jessa Hospital Campus Virga Jesse, Hasselt, Belgium
- Cardiovascular Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jessa Hospital Campus Virga Jesse, Hasselt, Belgium
- Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, UHasselt, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jessa Hospital Campus Virga Jesse, Hasselt, Belgium
- Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, UHasselt, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jessa Hospital Campus Virga Jesse, Hasselt, Belgium
- Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, UHasselt, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jessa Hospital Campus Virga Jesse, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jessa Hospital Campus Virga Jesse, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Anesthesiology, University Hospital Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, King's College Hospital Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jessa Hospital Campus Virga Jesse, Hasselt, Belgium
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Ghazi L, Farhat K, Hoenig MP, Durant TJS, El-Khoury JM. Biomarkers vs Machines: The Race to Predict Acute Kidney Injury. Clin Chem 2024; 70:805-819. [PMID: 38299927 DOI: 10.1093/clinchem/hvad217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious complication affecting up to 15% of hospitalized patients. Early diagnosis is critical to prevent irreversible kidney damage that could otherwise lead to significant morbidity and mortality. However, AKI is a clinically silent syndrome, and current detection primarily relies on measuring a rise in serum creatinine, an imperfect marker that can be slow to react to developing AKI. Over the past decade, new innovations have emerged in the form of biomarkers and artificial intelligence tools to aid in the early diagnosis and prediction of imminent AKI. CONTENT This review summarizes and critically evaluates the latest developments in AKI detection and prediction by emerging biomarkers and artificial intelligence. Main guidelines and studies discussed herein include those evaluating clinical utilitiy of alternate filtration markers such as cystatin C and structural injury markers such as neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and tissue inhibitor of metalloprotease 2 with insulin-like growth factor binding protein 7 and machine learning algorithms for the detection and prediction of AKI in adult and pediatric populations. Recommendations for clinical practices considering the adoption of these new tools are also provided. SUMMARY The race to detect AKI is heating up. Regulatory approval of select biomarkers for clinical use and the emergence of machine learning algorithms that can predict imminent AKI with high accuracy are all promising developments. But the race is far from being won. Future research focusing on clinical outcome studies that demonstrate the utility and validity of implementing these new tools into clinical practice is needed.
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- Lama Ghazi
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, United States
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- Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Renal Division, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA 02215, United States
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, United States
- Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06510, United States
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, United States
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Dou D, Yuan S, Jia Y, Wang Y, Li Y, Wang H, Ding J, Wu X, Bie D, Liu Q, An R, Yan H, Yan F. The protocol of enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery in adult patients: A stepped wedge cluster randomized trial. Am Heart J 2024; 272:48-55. [PMID: 38437910 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2024.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND The enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery is a bundle of measurements from preoperative to postoperative phases to improve patients' recovery. METHODS This study is a multicenter, stepwise design, cluster randomized controlled trial. About 3,600 patients presenting during control and intervention periods are eligible if they are aged from 18 to 80 years old awaiting elective cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). About 5 centers are randomly assigned to staggered start dates for one-way crossover from the control phase to the intervention phase. In the intervention periods, patients will receive ERAS strategy including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative approaches. During the control phase, patients receive usual care. The primary outcome consists of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCEs), postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs), and acute kidney injury (AKI). DISCUSSION This study aims to compare the application of ERAS management protocol and traditional management protocol in adult cardiac surgery under extracorporeal circulation.
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- Dou Dou
- Department of Anesthesiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Medical Research & Biometrics Centre, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, National Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China.
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Nagore D, Murie-Fernández M, Núñez-Córdoba JM, Vives M. Association between pre-operative hyperuricemia and risk of in-hospital death in high-risk patients undergoing cardiac surgery: An international prospective 14-centre study. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2024; 41:450-452. [PMID: 38269411 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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- David Nagore
- From the Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, Grupo Quirón - Policlínica Guipúzcoa, San Sebastián (DN), Department of Neurology, Clínica San Miguel, Pamplona (MM-F), Research Support Service, Central Clinical Trials Unit, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona (JMN-C), Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain (MV)
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Lobdell KW, Perrault LP, Drgastin RH, Brunelli A, Cerfolio RJ, Engelman DT. Drainology: Leveraging research in chest-drain management to enhance recovery after cardiothoracic surgery. JTCVS Tech 2024; 25:226-240. [PMID: 38899104 PMCID: PMC11184673 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2024.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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- Kevin W. Lobdell
- Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Advocate Health, Charlotte, NC
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- Montréal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Heart & Vascular Program, Baystate Health, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical, School-Baystate, Springfield, Mass
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Vanneman MW, Kiwakyou LM, Harrison TK, Mariano ER. Heartfelt Healing: Charting New Trajectories in Postsurgical Pain. Anesth Analg 2024; 138:1187-1191. [PMID: 38771601 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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- Matthew W Vanneman
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System, Palo Alto, California
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System, Palo Alto, California
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Fitzgerald DC, Wu X, Dickinson TA, Nieter D, Harris E, Curtis S, Mauntel E, Crosby A, Paone G, Goldberg JB, DeLucia A, Mandal K, Theurer PF, Ling C, Chores J, Likosky DS. Perfusion Measures and Outcomes (PERForm) registry: First annual report. THE JOURNAL OF EXTRA-CORPOREAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 56:55-64. [PMID: 38888548 PMCID: PMC11185137 DOI: 10.1051/ject/2024006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND The Perfusion Measures and Outcomes (PERForm) registry was established in 2010 to advance cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) practices and outcomes. The registry is maintained through the Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Quality Collaborative and is the official registry of the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology. METHODS This first annual PERForm registry report summarizes patient characteristics as well as CPB-related practice patterns in adult (≥18 years of age) patients between 2019 and 2022 from 42 participating hospitals. Data from PERForm are probabilistically matched to institutional surgical registry data. Trends in myocardial protection, glucose, anticoagulation, temperature, anemia (hematocrit), and fluid management are summarized. Additionally, trends in equipment (hardware/disposables) utilization and employed patient safety practices are reported. RESULTS A total of 40,777 adult patients undergoing CPB were matched to institutional surgical registry data from 42 hospitals. Among these patients, 54.9% underwent a CABG procedure, 71.6% were male, and the median (IQR) age was 66.0 [58.0, 73.0] years. Overall, 33.1% of the CPB procedures utilized a roller pump for the arterial pump device, and a perfusion checklist was employed 99.6% of the time. The use of conventional ultrafiltration decreased over the study period (2019 vs. 2022; 27.1% vs. 24.9%) while the median (IQR) last hematocrit on CPB has remained stable [27.0 (24.0, 30.0) vs. 27.0 (24.0, 30.0)]. Pump sucker termination before protamine administration increased over the study period: (54.8% vs. 75.9%). CONCLUSION Few robust clinical registries exist to collect data regarding the practice of CPB. Although data submitted to the PERForm registry demonstrate overall compliance with published perfusion evidence-based guidelines, noted opportunities to advance patient safety and outcomes remain.
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- David C. Fitzgerald
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Medical University of South Carolina College of Health Professions 151-A Rutledge Avenue, A321 Charleston SC 29425 USA
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Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan 1500 E Medical Center Dr., 5144 Cardiovascular Center Ann Arbor MI 48109-5864 USA
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Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic 200 First Street SW Rochester MN 55905 USA
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Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Quality Collaborative Arbor Lakes Building 3 #3130/4251 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor MI 48105 USA
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Medical University of South Carolina College of Health Professions 151-A Rutledge Avenue, A321 Charleston SC 29425 USA
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Medical University of South Carolina College of Health Professions 151-A Rutledge Avenue, A321 Charleston SC 29425 USA
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Medical University of South Carolina College of Health Professions 151-A Rutledge Avenue, A321 Charleston SC 29425 USA
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Department of Perfusion Services, University of Tennessee Medical Center 1924 Alcoa Hwy Knoxville TN 37920 USA
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Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine 550 Peachtree Street, NE Davis-Fischer Bldg, 4th Floor Atlanta GA 30308 USA
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital 525 E 68th St M 404 New York NY 10065 USA
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Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan Health West 2122 Health Dr. SW, Suite 133 Wyoming MI 49519 USA
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Cardiovascular Services, Detroit Medical Center Sinai Grace Hospital 6001 West Outer Drive Suite POB 321 Detroit MI 48235 USA
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Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Quality Collaborative Arbor Lakes Building 3 #3130/4251 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor MI 48105 USA
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Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan 1500 E Medical Center Dr., 5144 Cardiovascular Center Ann Arbor MI 48109-5864 USA
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Cardiovascular Services, Ascension St. John Providence Health System 16001 West Nine Mile Road Southfield MI 48075 USA
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Department of Cardiac Surgery, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan 1500 E Medical Center Dr., 5144 Cardiovascular Center Ann Arbor MI 48109-5864 USA
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Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Quality Collaborative Arbor Lakes Building 3 #3130/4251 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor MI 48105 USA
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Harloff MT, Vlassakov K, Sedghi K, Shorten A, Percy ED, Varelmann D, Kaneko T. Efficacy of opioid-sparing analgesia after median sternotomy with continuous bilateral parasternal subpectoral plane blocks. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 167:2157-2169.e4. [PMID: 37212769 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Regional anesthetic techniques, traditionally underutilized in cardiac surgery, may play a role in multimodal analgesia, effectively improving pain control and reducing opioid consumption. We investigated the efficacy of continuous bilateral ultrasound-guided parasternal subpectoral plane blocks following sternotomy. METHODS We reviewed all opioid-naïve patients who underwent cardiac surgery via median sternotomy under our enhanced recovery after surgery protocol between May 2018 and March 2020. Patients were grouped based on postoperative pain management strategy-those who received standard Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) multimodal analgesia alone (no nerve block group) versus those receiving ERAS multimodal analgesia plus continuous bilateral parasternal subpectoral plane blocks (block group). In the block group, parasternal subpectoral plane catheters were placed under ultrasound-guidance on each side of the sternum with initial 0.25% ropivacaine bolus, followed by continuous 0.125% bupivacaine infusions. Postoperative patient-reported numerical rating scale pain scores and opioid consumption in morphine milligram equivalents were compared through postoperative day 4. RESULTS Of 281 patients included in the study, the block group comprised 125 (44%) patients. Although baseline characteristics, type of surgery, and length of stay were similar between groups, average numerical rating scale pain scores and opioid consumption were significantly lower in the block group through postoperative day 4 (all P values < .05). We also observed a 44% reduction in total opioid consumption after surgery in the block group (75.1 vs 133.1 MME; P = .001) and 1 less hospital day requiring opioids (4.2 vs 3 days; P = .001). CONCLUSIONS Continuous bilateral parasternal subpectoral plane blocks may further reduce poststernotomy pain and opioid consumption within the context ERAS multimodal analgesia.
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- Morgan T Harloff
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass; Department of Anesthesiology, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Va
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass.
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Taylor JM, Moman PD, Chevalier JM, Tseng CY, Festekjian JH, Delong MR. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol Decreases Length of Stay and Postoperative Narcotic Use in Tissue Expander-based Breast Reconstruction. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2024; 12:e5879. [PMID: 38855130 PMCID: PMC11161298 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have demonstrated success in reducing hospital stay and opioid consumption, but are less well studied in patients undergoing tissue expander-based breast reconstruction (TEBR). This study evaluates the effectiveness of an ERAS postoperative protocol for TEBR at a high-volume center. Methods All patients undergoing immediate tissue expander reconstruction after the introduction of ERAS were prospectively included from April 2019 to June 2023. An equivalent number of similar patients were retrospectively reviewed before this date as the non-ERAS control. Data included demographics, operative details, postoperative length of stay, inpatient and discharge narcotic quantities, inpatient pain assessments, postoperative radiation, and complications within 90 days. Results There were 201 patients in each cohort with statistically similar demographics. Patients in the ERAS cohort were more likely to undergo prepectoral reconstruction (83.1% versus 4.5%, P < 0.001), be discharged by day 1 (96.5% versus 70.2%, P < 0.001) and consume lower inpatient milligram morphine equivalent (MME) median (79.8 versus 151.8, P < 0.001). Seroma rates (17.4% versus 3.5%, P < 0.001) and hematoma incidence (4.5% versus 0%, P = 0.004) were higher in the ERAS cohort. Adjusting for implant location, ERAS was associated with a 60.7 MME reduction (β=-60.7, P < 0.001) and a shorter inpatient duration by 0.4 days (β =-0.4, P < 0.001). Additionally, prepectoral reconstruction significantly decreased MME (β=-30.9, P = 0.015) and was the sole predictor of seroma development (odds ratio = 5.2, P = 0.009). Conclusions ERAS protocols significantly reduce opioid use and hospital stay after TEBR.
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- Jeremiah M. Taylor
- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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Rittenhouse A, Ostendorf M, Johns C, Gerdisch M. Implementing a Preoperative Anemia Optimization Protocol for Cardiovascular Surgery Patients: A Quality Improvement Project. Crit Care Nurse 2024; 44:36-44. [PMID: 38821528 DOI: 10.4037/ccn2024758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patients with anemia have poorer outcomes following cardiac surgery than do those without anemia. To improve outcomes, the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery cardiac recommendations include optimizing patients' condition, including treating anemia, before surgery. LOCAL PROBLEM Despite implementing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery initiatives, a midwestern cardiothoracic surgery group recognized a care gap in preoperative patients with anemia. No standardized protocol was in use. METHODS An anemia optimization protocol was developed for perioperative care of patients with anemia. Data from retrospective medical record review were analyzed to determine relationships between protocol use and secondary outcomes. The protocol was created using best evidence and expert consensus. Cardiac surgery and hematology specialists revised the protocol and agreed on a final version. The protocol was integrated into the consultation process for cardiac surgery patients. RESULTS During the implementation period, 23 of 55 patients with anemia (42%) received interventions via the anemia optimization protocol. The mean quantity of packed red blood cells transfused perioperatively per patient was 1.9 U in the protocol group and 3.5 U in the nonprotocol group. In the subgroup of patients experiencing postoperative acute kidney injury, the mean increase in creatinine level was 0.65 mg/dL in the protocol group and 1.52 mg/dL in the nonprotocol group. Four patients in the protocol group (17%) and 6 patients in the nonprotocol group (19%) experienced postoperative acute kidney injury. CONCLUSION Preoperative anemia is associated with poorer cardiac surgical outcomes. Incorporating the anemia optimization protocol into practice may mitigate the risk of postoperative complications for patients with anemia. Continued use of the protocol is recommended.
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- Ashley Rittenhouse
- Ashley Rittenhouse is a critical care registered nurse, Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Marilyn Ostendorf is a clinical assistant professor, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana
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- Chanice Johns is a cardiovascular Enhanced Recovery After Surgery coordinator, Franciscan Health Indianapolis
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- Marc Gerdisch is chief of cardiothoracic surgery, Franciscan Health Indianapolis, and an associate clinical professor, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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Leow L, Tam JKC, Kee PP, Zain A. Healthcare sustainability in cardiothoracic surgery. ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:1059-1064. [PMID: 38345130 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Climate change is the greatest threat to human health. Cardiothoracic patients suffer direct consequences from poor environmental health and we have a vested interest to address this in our practice. As leaders of complex high-end surgery, we are uniquely positioned to effect practical and immediate changes to significantly pare down emissions within the operating theatre, outside the operating theatre and beyond the confines of the hospital. METHODS We aim to spotlight this pressing issue, take stock of our current efforts, and encourage fellow specialists to drive this agenda. RESULTS Sustainability in healthcare needs to be formalized as part of the core curriculum in surgical training and awareness generated via carbon audits and life cycle analyses. Practical actions such as reducing unnecessary equipment usage, choosing reusable equipment over single use disposables, judicious use of investigations rooted in clinical reasoning and sharing of resources across services and health systems help reduce the carbon output of our specialty. CONCLUSION The 'Triple Bottom Line' serves as a good template to calibrate efforts that balance quality against environmental costs. More can be done to advocate for and find solutions for sustainable healthcare with cardiothoracic surgery.
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- Lowell Leow
- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, National University Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, National University Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anaesthesia, National University Hospital Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital Singapore, Singapore
- Centre for Sustainable Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Li C, Li L, Li Y, Liu D, Han K, Zhu R, Zhao Y, Lu Q, Li C. Effect of Topical Application of an NSAID Lateral to the Incision on Postoperative Pain Following Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Orthop Surg 2024. [PMID: 38806283 DOI: 10.1111/os.14084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE How to minimize postoperative pain following knee replacement surgery has been a great challenge. This study was performed to evaluate the effect of applying a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) lateral to the incision for postoperative pain following unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). METHODS The randomized controlled trial enrolled 100 patients from August 2023 to January 2024. One hundred patients who underwent UKA were randomized into two groups. The intervention group received a topical NSAID lateral to the incision postoperatively, and the control group received a placebo lateral to the incision postoperatively. The primary outcome measures were the amount of opioid consumption and the visual analogue scale (VAS) score (12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 h after operation) for pain. The secondary outcome measures were the American Knee Society Score (AKSS, preoperation and 1-month follow-up after operation), the time of first analgesic demand, side effects of opioids, operation time, postoperative stay, surgery-related complications, and postoperative incision healing grade. Independent sample t test and paired sample t test were used to compare continuous data. Chi-square test and Fisher's precision probability tests were used to analyze the categorical data. RESULTS Ninety-eight patients (intervention group, 48 patients; control group, 50 patients) were analyzed. Opioid consumption was significantly lower in the intervention group than in the control group during the first 12 h, 12 to 24 h, and 24 to 48 h postoperatively (p < 0.05). The VAS score for pain within 72 h postoperatively was significantly lower in the intervention group than in the control group (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the AKSS, operation time, postoperative stay, complications, or postoperative incision healing grade between the two groups. The time of first analgesic demand for patient-controlled analgesia was significantly later in the intervention group than in the control group (p < 0.05). There were fewer side effects of opioids in the intervention group (8.3%) than in the control group (18.0%). CONCLUSION Postoperative application of topical NSAIDs lateral to the incision is an effective and safe method for pain management after UKA, helping to decrease the pain score and reduce opioid consumption postoperatively with no increase in side effects.
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- Chao Li
- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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Lovegrove J, Tobiano G, Chaboyer W, Carlini J, Liang R, Addy K, Gillespie BM. Clinicians' perceptions of "enhanced recovery after surgery" (ERAS) protocols to improve patient safety in surgery: a national survey from Australia. Patient Saf Surg 2024; 18:18. [PMID: 38783341 PMCID: PMC11119013 DOI: 10.1186/s13037-024-00397-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical patients are at risk of postoperative complications, which may lead to increased morbidity, mortality, hospital length-of-stay and healthcare costs. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) protocols are evidence-based and have demonstrated effectiveness in decreasing complications and associated consequences. However, their adoption in Australia has been limited and the reason for this is unclear. This study aimed to describe clinicians' perceptions of ERAS protocols in Australia. METHODS A national online survey of anaesthetists, surgeons and nurses was undertaken. Invitations to participate were distributed via emails from professional colleges. The 30-item survey captured respondent characteristics, ERAS perceptions, beliefs, education and learning preferences and future planning considerations. The final question was open-ended for elaboration of perceptions of ERAS. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to describe and compare group differences across disciplines relative to perceptions of ERAS. RESULTS The sample included 178 responses (116 nurses, 65.2%; 36 surgeons, 20.2%; 26 anaesthetists, 14.6%) across six states and two territories. More than half (n = 104; 58.8%) had used ERAS protocols in patient care, and most perceived they were 'very knowledgeable' (n = 24; 13.6%) or 'knowledgeable' (n = 71; 40.3%) of ERAS. However, fewer nurses had cared for a patient using ERAS (p <.01) and nurses reported lower levels of knowledge (p <.001) than their medical counterparts. Most respondents agreed ERAS protocols improved patient care and financial efficiency and were a reasonable time investment (overall Md 3-5), but nurses generally recorded lower levels of agreement (p.013 to < 0.001). Lack of information was the greatest barrier to ERAS knowledge (n = 97; 62.6%), while seminars/lectures from international and national leaders were the preferred learning method (n = 59; 41.3%). Most supported broad implementation of ERAS (n = 130; 87.8%). CONCLUSION There is a need to promote ERAS and provide education, which may be nuanced based on the results, to improve implementation in Australia. Nurses particularly need to be engaged in ERAS protocols given their significant presence throughout the surgical journey. There is also a need to co-design implementation strategies with stakeholders that target identified facilitators and barriers, including lack of support from senior administration, managers and clinicians and resource constraints.
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- Josephine Lovegrove
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, 1 Parklands Dr, 4222, Southport, QLD, Australia
- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Royal Brisbane and Women?s Hospital, Herston Infectious Diseases Institute, Metro North Health, Level 7, 4029, Herston, Australia
- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, Faculty of Health & Behavioral Sciences, The University of Queensland, 4072, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, 1 Parklands Dr, 4222, Southport, QLD, Australia
- Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service, Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Blvd, 4215, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, 1 Parklands Dr, 4222, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Marketing, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, 1 Parklands Dr, 4222, Southport, QLD, Australia
- Gold Coast Health Consumer Advisory Group, Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service, 1 Hospital Blvd, 4215, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Bond University, 14 University Dr, 4226, Robina, QLD, Australia
- Robina Hospital, Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service, 2 Bayberry Ln, 4226, Robina, QLD, Australia
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- Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service, Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Blvd, 4215, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, 1 Parklands Dr, 4222, Southport, QLD, Australia.
- Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service, Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Blvd, 4215, Southport, QLD, Australia.
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Singh K, Tsang S, Zvara J, Roach J, Walters S, McNeil J, Jossart S, Abdel-Malek A, Yount K, Mazzeffi M. Intraoperative Methadone Use Is Associated With Reduced Postoperative Pain and More Rapid Opioid Weaning After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024:S1053-0770(24)00322-7. [PMID: 38876810 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the association between intraoperative methadone use, postoperative pain, and opioid consumption after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Single academic medical center. PARTICIPANTS Patients undergoing isolated CABG over a 5-year period. INTERVENTIONS None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Demographic data, comorbidities, and intraoperative anesthetic medications were recorded. Primary study outcomes were average and maximum pain scores and morphine milligram equivalent consumption on the first 2 postoperative days (PODs). Linear mixed-effects regression models were used to examine the effect of intraoperative methadone use on study outcomes. Among 1,338 patients, 78.6% received intraoperative methadone (0.2 mg/kg). Patients who did not receive methadone had higher average (estimated [Est], 0.48; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.22-0.73; p < 0.001) and maximum postoperative (Est, 0.49; 95% CI, 0.23-0.75; p < 0.001) pain scores over PODs 0 to 2. For postoperative opioid consumption, there was a significant intraoperative methadone use-time interaction effect on postoperative opioid use (odds ratio [OR], 2.21; 95% CI, 1.74-2.80; p < 0.001). Across PODs 0 to 2, patients who received intraoperative methadone had a faster decline in postoperative opioid use than those who did not receive intraoperative methadone. Patients who did not receive intraoperative methadone were extubated slightly faster (OR, 0.82; 95% CI, 0.72-0.93; p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that the use of intraoperative methadone is safe, reduces postoperative pain, and expedites weaning from postoperative opioids after CABG surgery.
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- Karen Singh
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA.
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Malvindi PG, Bifulco O, Berretta P, Galeazzi M, Alfonsi J, Cefarelli M, Zingaro C, Zahedi HM, Munch C, Di Eusanio M. The Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Approach in Heart Valve Surgery: A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2903. [PMID: 38792445 PMCID: PMC11121940 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13102903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Background: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols aim to reduce postoperative complications and promote earlier recovery. Although it is well established in noncardiac surgery fields, the ERAS approach has only recently been adopted in cardiac surgery. The aim of this review is to evaluate the status and implementation of ERAS protocols in patients undergoing heart valve surgery and to summarise associated clinical results. Methods: A literature search for the period January 2015 and January 2024 was performed through online databases. Clinical studies (randomised controlled trials and cohort studies) on patients undergoing heart valve surgical procedures and comparing ERAS and conventional approaches were included. The data extracted covered studies and populations characteristics, early outcomes and the features of each ERAS protocol. Results: There were 14 studies that fulfilled the final search criteria and were ultimately included in the review. Overall, 5142 patients were identified in the 14 studies, with 2501 in ERAS groups and 2641 patients who were representative of control groups. Seven experiences exclusively included patients who underwent heart valve surgery. Twelve out of fourteen protocols involved multiple interventions from the preoperative to postoperative phase, while two studies reported actions limited to intraoperative and postoperative care. We found high heterogeneity among the included protocols regarding key actions targeted for improvement and measured outcomes. All the studies showed that ERAS pathways can be safely adopted in cardiac surgery and in most of the experiences were associated with shorter mechanical ventilation time, reduced postoperative opioid use and reduced ICU and hospital stays. Conclusions: As demonstrated in noncardiac surgery, the adoption of structured ERAS protocols has the potential to improve results in patients undergoing heart valve surgery. Further evidence based on larger populations is needed, including more homogenous pathways and reporting further outcomes in terms of patient satisfaction, recovery and quality of life after surgery.
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- Pietro Giorgio Malvindi
- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Lancisi Cardiovascular Center, Ospedali Riuniti delle Marche, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Lancisi Cardiovascular Center, Ospedali Riuniti delle Marche, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Lancisi Cardiovascular Center, Ospedali Riuniti delle Marche, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Lancisi Cardiovascular Center, Ospedali Riuniti delle Marche, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Lancisi Cardiovascular Center, Ospedali Riuniti delle Marche, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Lancisi Cardiovascular Center, Ospedali Riuniti delle Marche, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Lancisi Cardiovascular Center, Ospedali Riuniti delle Marche, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy
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- Cardiac Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Lancisi Cardiovascular Center, Ospedali Riuniti delle Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy
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- Cardiac Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Lancisi Cardiovascular Center, Ospedali Riuniti delle Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Lancisi Cardiovascular Center, Ospedali Riuniti delle Marche, Polytechnic University of Marche, 60121 Ancona, Italy
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Montoya AM, Roncancio G, Franco L, López L, Vargas AR, de Jesús Suárez S, Garcés CG, Gumán M, Vanegas JM. Preventive Strategies In Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery: Impact On Surgical Site Infections And Beyond. J Hosp Infect 2024:S0195-6701(24)00162-2. [PMID: 38740302 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2024.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Surgical management of congenital heart disease (CHD) has increased worldwide, but healthcare-associated infections (HAI) can impede these efforts. This study analysed the incidence of HAI, the impact of preventive interventions, and microbiological profiles in a paediatric cardiovascular surgery program. METHODS Cohort study including children under 12 years of age with CHD who underwent cardiovascular surgery between 2010-2021 in Medellín, Colombia (a middle-income setting). Data were collected from medical and laboratory records and infection control program databases. Impact of various preventive interventions was assessed using a Poisson model. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS 2512 surgeries were analysed. Incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) was 5.9%, followed by central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI; 4.7%), catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI; 2.2%) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP; 1.4%). Most of the strategies focused on preventing SSI, resulting in a reduction from 9.5% in 2010 to 3.0% in 2021 (p=0.030). Antibiotic prophylaxis based on patient weight and continuous infusion had an impact on reducing SSI (RR:0.56; 95%CI:0.32-0.99). Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) in clean wounds reduced 100% infections. No significant risk reduction was observed for other HAI with the implemented interventions. CONCLUSION Preventive strategies effectively reduced SSI but no other infections, emphasizing the need for targeted approaches to address a broader spectrum of HAI successfully.
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- Department of Infectious diseases, Clínica Cardio Vid. Medellín, Colombia
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- Department of Microbiology, Clínica Cardio Vid. Medellín, Colombia
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- School of Health Sciences, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Medellín, Colombia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Clínica Cardio Vid. Medellín, Colombia
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- School of Health Sciences, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Medellín, Colombia.
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Flynn BC, Shelton K. On the 2024 Cardiac Surgical Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Joint Consensus Statement. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024:S1053-0770(24)00307-0. [PMID: 38862284 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.04.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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- Brigid C Flynn
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, KS.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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Schmid ME, Stock S, Girdauskas E. Implementation of an innovative ERAS protocol in cardiac surgery: A qualitative evaluation from patients' perspective. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0303399. [PMID: 38728336 PMCID: PMC11086837 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols aim to optimize the recovery process for patients after surgical interventions and focus on patient-centered care. In cardiac surgery, the ERAS concept is still in its early stages. Our university hospital has implemented an innovative ERAS protocol for minimally invasive heart valve surgery since 2021. Therefore, our study aimed to comprehensively assess the patient experience within this newly established ERAS protocol and focused on exploring and understanding the nuances of optimal healthcare delivery under the ERAS framework from the unique perspective of the patients undergoing cardiac surgery. METHODS Qualitative research was conducted using semi-structured interviews. Data was analyzed using Kuckartz´s qualitative content analysis. RESULTS The following main themes emerged from the 12 completed patient interviews: 1) information and communication flow, 2) perioperative patient care, and 3) rehabilitation. Patients found the pre-operative patient education and preconditioning very helpful. Patients were satisfied with the flow of information throughout the whole perioperative care process. Most patients expressed a need for more information about the course of surgery. The intensity of care provided by different professions was perceived as optimal. The support and inclusion of relatives in perioperative care were considered crucial. Patients appreciated the direct transfer to the rehabilitation and mainly were able to cope with daily life tasks afterward. CONCLUSION In summary, all patients experienced the ERAS protocol positively, and their healthcare process was well established. Active inclusion and education of patients in their treatment can improve patient empowerment. Two further aspects that deserve major consideration in the healthcare process are the inclusion of relatives and interprofessional cooperation.
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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Ongun P, Oztekin SD, Bugra O, Dolapoglu A. Effect of a preoperative evidence-based care education on postoperative recovery of cardiac surgery patients: A quasi-experimental study. Nurs Crit Care 2024. [PMID: 38699980 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.13082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Preoperative nursing care affects many factors such as reducing the length of hospital stay of the patients in the perioperative period, the rate of postoperative complications, the duration of the operation, decrease of postoperative pain level and early mobilization. AIMS We aimed to determine the effect of preoperative evidence-based care education that given to cardiac surgery clinical nurses on the postoperative recovery of patients. METHODS The research was planned as quasi-experimental. Eighty-six patients who underwent cardiovascular surgery were divided into control and intervention groups. First, the ongoing preoperative care practices and patient recovery outcomes of the clinic were recorded for the control group data. Second, education was provided for the clinical nurses about the preoperative evidence-based care list, and a pilot application was implemented. Finally, the evidence-based care list was applied by the nurses to the intervention group, and its effects on patient outcomes were evaluated. The data were collected using the preoperative evidence-based care list, descriptive information form, intraoperative information form and postoperative patient evaluation form. RESULTS The evidence-based care list was applied to the patients in the intervention group, with 100% adherence by the nurses. All pain level measurements in the intervention group were significantly lower in all measurements (p = .00). The body temperature measurements (two measurements) of the intervention group were higher (p = .00). The postoperative hospital stays of the control group and the intervention group were 11.21 ± 8.41 and 9.50 ± 3.61 days. CONCLUSION The presented preoperative evidence-based care list can be used safely in nursing practices for patients. It provides effective normothermia, reduces the level of pain, shortens the hospital stay and reduces the number of postoperative complications. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE By applying a preoperative evidence-based care to patients undergoing cardiac surgery, pain levels, hospital stays and the number of complications decrease, and it is possible to maintain normothermia. An evidence-based care can be used to ensure rapid postoperative recovery for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
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- Pinar Ongun
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Balikesir University, Balikesir, Turkey
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- School of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Dogus University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Balikesir University, Balikesir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Balikesir University, Balikesir, Turkey
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Li B, Chen Y, Ma R. Optimizing patient outcomes: the impact of multimodal preemptive analgesia in video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. INTERDISCIPLINARY CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY 2024; 38:ivae096. [PMID: 38754100 PMCID: PMC11132815 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivae096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a multimodal preemptive analgesia management approach, specifically incorporating ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block (UG-TPVB) in conjunction with intravenous analgesia, after video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) lobectomy under the guidance of enhanced recovery after surgery. METHODS A total of 690 patients who underwent VATS lobectomy between October 2021 and March 2022 were divided into the UG-TPVB group (group T, n = 345) and the control group (group C, n = 345). Patients in group T received UG-TPVB prior to the induction of general anaesthesia, while group C did not undergo nerve block. A comparison was conducted between the 2 groups regarding various indicators, including postoperative sedation, static/dynamic numeric rating scale scores, intraoperative fentanyl consumption, duration of mechanical ventilation/anaesthesia recovery/hospitalization, postoperative complications and other relevant factors. RESULTS The static/dynamic numeric rating scale scores of group T were lower than those of group C after surgery. Intraoperative fentanyl consumption in group T (0.384 ± 0.095 mg) was lower than that in group C (0.465 ± 0.053 mg). The duration of mechanical ventilation, anaesthesia recovery and hospitalization were significantly shorter in group T compared to group C. Patient satisfaction rate in group T (70.1%) was higher than that in group C (53.6%). All differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The multimodal preemptive analgesia management strategy effectively reduces postoperative pain, decreases opioid consumption and promotes faster recovery in patients undergoing VATS lobectomy.
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- Bing Li
- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Hospital and First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing City, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Hospital and First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing City, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangsu Province Hospital and First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing City, China
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Ibekwe SO, Everett L, Mondal S. Methadone Should Not Be Used in Cardiac Surgery as Part of Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery Protocol. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024; 38:1272-1274. [PMID: 38503627 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
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Cui YY, Xu ZQ, Hou HJ, Zhang J, Xue JJ. Transversus Thoracic Muscle Plane Block For Postoperative Pain in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis of Randomized And Observational Studies. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024; 38:1228-1238. [PMID: 38453555 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery usually experience significant surgical pain. Additionally, the effect of poor surgical analgesia creates a pain continuum that extends to the postoperative period. Transversus thoracic muscle plane block (TTMPB) is a novel plane block technique that can provide analgesia to the anterior chest wall. The analgesic role of TTMPB in pediatric cardiac surgery is still uncertain. A meta-analysis was conducted to determine the analgesic efficacy of this procedure. DESIGN AND SETTING Systematic review and meta-analysis. PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CENTRAL, WanFang Data, and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure were searched to November 2023, and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach was followed to evaluate the certainty of evidence. PARTICIPANTS Eligible studies enrolled pediatric patients from 2 months to 12 years old scheduled to undergo cardiac surgery, and randomized them to receive a TTMPB or no block/sham block. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Six studies that enrolled 601 pediatric patients were included. Low-certainty evidence from randomized trials showed that, compared with no block or sham block, TTMPB in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery may reduce postoperative modified objective pain score at 12 hours (weighted mean difference [WMD] -2.20, 95% CI -2.73 to -1.68) and 24 hours (WMD -1.76, 95% CI -2.09 to -1.42), intraoperative opioid consumption (WMD -3.83, 95% CI -5.90 to -1.76 μg/kg), postoperative opioid consumption (WMD -2.51, 95% CI -2.84 to -2.18 μg/kg), length of intensive care unit (ICU) stay (WMD -5.56, 95% CI -8.30 to -2.83 hours), and extubation time (WMD -2.13, 95% CI -4.21 to -0.05 hours). Retrospective studies provided very low certainty that the results were consistent with the randomized trials. CONCLUSION Very low- to low-certainty evidence showed that TTMPB in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery may reduce postoperative pain, opioid consumption, ICU length of stay, and extubation time.
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- Yi-Yang Cui
- First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Gansu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China; Gansu Clinical Research Center of Integrative Anesthesiology, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Gansu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China; Gansu Clinical Research Center of Integrative Anesthesiology, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Gansu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China; Gansu Clinical Research Center of Integrative Anesthesiology, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Gansu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China; Gansu Clinical Research Center of Integrative Anesthesiology, Lanzhou, China; Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Science, Lanzhou University, Gansu, Lanzhou, China.
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Karapanagiotidis GT, Anastasakis E, Nana C, Gukop PS, Zakkar M, Tossios P, Grosomanidis V, Sarridou D, Krimiotis D, Sarsam MAI. Transaortic septal myectomy at the time of aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis: a case series of 55 cases. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 40:292-299. [PMID: 38681705 PMCID: PMC11045907 DOI: 10.1007/s12055-023-01661-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Introduction Symptomatic aortic valve stenosis (AS) is associated with asymmetric basal septal hypertrophy (ABSH) in 10% of cases. In this cohort, it has been suggested that rectification of the left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) by concomitant septal myectomy (CSM) can improve the results of aortic valve replacement (AVR). Objective This study aims to present the technique of AVR with CSM for severe AS with ABSH and to determine the associated early and late post-operative outcomes. Methods Fifty-five patients were prospectively recruited to undergo AVR with CSM between 2011 and 2021 at two centres. The primary outcomes were mortality within 30 days, incidence of post-operative ventricular septal defects (VSD) and prosthetic valve sizing. The secondary outcomes were in-hospital complications, permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI), survival at 15 months and changes on transthoracic echocardiogram. Results Post-operative mortality was 1.8% and this figure was unchanged at 15-month follow-up. No patients developed a post-operative VSD. Intra-operatively, it was found that in 94.6% cases the direct valve sizing increased by one, when compared to the measurement made before CSM. The indexed effective orifice area (iEOA) was > 85 cm2/m2 in 96.4% and no patients had an iEOA ≤ 0.75 cm2/m2. Four patients (7.3%) required PPI due to complete atrioventricular block. Conclusion AVR with CSM is a simple technique that can be utilised in severe AS with ABSH. There does not appear to be an increase in mortality or incidence of iatrogenic VSDs. Importantly, CSM allows for the implantation of a larger aortic valve compared to measurements made before CSM.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St George’s Hospital, London, UK
- St George’s University of London, London, UK
- Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Foundation Trust, Chertsey, UK
- St George’s Hospital, University of London, London, SW17 0QT UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St George’s Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St George’s Hospital, London, UK
- University Hospital of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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Randhawa MK, Sultana S, Stib MT, Nagpal P, Michel E, Hedgire S. Role of Radiology in Assessment of Postoperative Complications of Heart Transplantation. Radiol Clin North Am 2024; 62:453-471. [PMID: 38553180 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2023.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Heart transplantation is a pivotal treatment of end-stage heart failure, and recent advancements have extended median posttransplant life expectancy. However, despite the progress in surgical techniques and medical treatment, heart transplant patients still face complications such as rejection, infections, and drug toxicity. CT is a reliable tool for detecting most of these complications, whereas MR imaging is particularly adept at identifying pericardial pathologies and signs of rejection. Awareness of these nuances by radiologists, cardiologists, and surgeons is desired to optimize care, reduce morbidities, and enhance survival.
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- Mangun K Randhawa
- Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
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Garcia S, Mali M, Grewal A. Pro: Methadone Should Be Used as a Part of Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery Protocol. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024; 38:1268-1271. [PMID: 38458828 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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- Shelby Garcia
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
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Gerami H, Sajedianfard J, Ghasemzadeh B, AnsariLari M. Is ultrafiltration volume a predictor of postoperative acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass? Perfusion 2024:2676591241246081. [PMID: 38590130 DOI: 10.1177/02676591241246081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Intraoperative ultrafiltration (UF) is a procedure used during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to reduce haemodilution and prevent excessive blood transfusion. However, the effect of UF volume on acute kidney injury (AKI) is not well established, and the results are conflicting. Additionally, there are no set indications for applying UF during CPB. METHODS This retrospective study analysed 641 patients who underwent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery with CPB. Perioperative parameters were extracted from the patients' records, and the UF volume was recorded. Acute Kidney Injury Network classification was used to define AKI. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were used to predict AKI while controlling for confounding factors. RESULTS The study enrolled patients with a mean age of 58.8 ± 11.1 years, 39.2% of whom were female. AKI occurred in 22.5% of patients, with 16.1% (103) experiencing stage I and 6.4% (41) experiencing stage II. The results showed a significant association between UF volume and the risk of developing AKI, with higher UF volumes associated with a higher risk of AKI. In the multivariable analysis, the other predictors of AKI included age, lowest mean arterial pressure (MAP), and red blood cell (RBC) transfusion during CPB. CONCLUSION The predictors of postoperative AKI in coronary CABG patients were the volume of UF, age, MAP, and blood transfusion during CPB.
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- Hamid Gerami
- Department of Basic Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Public Health, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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Andugala S, McIntosh A, Orchard J, Rahiman S, Miedecke A, Keyser J, Betts K, Marathe S, Alphonso N, Venugopal P. Successful Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery in Australia. Heart Lung Circ 2024:S1443-9506(24)00063-5. [PMID: 38594127 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2024.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND & AIM Fast-track or enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a care pathway for surgical patients based on a multidisciplinary team approach aimed at optimising recovery without increasing risk with protocols based on scientific evidence, which is monitored continuously to ensure compliance and improvement. These protocols have been shown to reduce the duration of postoperative mechanical ventilation and intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay (LOS) following paediatric cardiac surgery. We present the first structured implementation of ERAS in paediatric cardiac surgery in Australia. METHODS All patients enrolled in the ERAS pathway between October 2019 and July 2023 were identified. Demographic and perioperative data were collected retrospectively from hospital records for patients operated before June 2021 and prospectively from June 2021. A control group (non-ERAS) was identified using propensity matching from patients who underwent similar procedures and were not enrolled in the ERAS pathway (prior to October 2019). Patients were matched for age, weight, and comprehensive Aristotle score. Outcomes of interest were duration of postoperative mechanical ventilation, ICU LOS, readmission to the ICU, hospital LOS, cardiac reintervention rate, postoperative complication rate, and number of 30-day readmissions. RESULTS Of 1,084 patients who underwent cardiac surgery during the study period (October 2019-July 2023), 121 patients (11.2%) followed the ERAS pathway. The median age at the time of surgery was 4.8 years (interquartile range [IQR] 2.8-8.8 years). The most common procedure was the closure of atrial septal defect (n=58, 47.9%). The median cardiopulmonary bypass and cross-clamp times were 40 min (IQR 28-53.5 minutes) and 24.5 min (IQR 13-34 minutes) respectively. The majority were extubated in the operating theatre (n=108, 89.3%). The median ICU and hospital LOS were 4.5 hrs (IQR 4.1-5.6 hours) and 4 days (IQR 4-5 days) respectively. None of the patients required readmission to the ICU within 24 hrs of discharge from the ICU. Three (3) patients (2.5%) required reintervention. When compared with the non-ERAS group, the duration of postoperative mechanical ventilation, ICU and hospital LOS were significantly lower in the ERAS group. There was no significant difference in the ICU readmission rate, reintervention rate, complication rate, and number of 30-day readmissions between both groups. CONCLUSIONS ERAS after paediatric cardiac surgery is feasible and safe in select patients with low preoperative risk. This pathway reduces the duration of postoperative mechanical ventilation, ICU and hospital LOS without increasing risks, enabling the optimisation of resources.
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- Shalom Andugala
- Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia; Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Research, Centre for Children's Health Research, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia; School of Clinical Medicine, Children's Health Queensland Clinical Unit, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- School of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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- Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia; Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Research, Centre for Children's Health Research, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia; School of Clinical Medicine, Children's Health Queensland Clinical Unit, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia; Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Research, Centre for Children's Health Research, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia; School of Clinical Medicine, Children's Health Queensland Clinical Unit, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia; Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Research, Centre for Children's Health Research, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia; School of Clinical Medicine, Children's Health Queensland Clinical Unit, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.
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Muetterties CE, Taylor JM, Kaeding DE, Rosales Morales R, Nguyen AV, Kwan L, Tseng CY, Delong MR, Festekjian JH. Impact of Gabapentin on Postoperative Hypotension in Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocols for Microvascular Breast Reconstruction. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2024; 12:e5732. [PMID: 38623445 PMCID: PMC11018206 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have been associated with hypotensive episodes after autologous breast reconstruction. Gabapentin (Gaba), a nonopioid analgesic used in ERAS, has been shown to attenuate postoperative hemodynamic responses. This study assesses ERAS's impact, with and without Gaba, on postoperative hypotension after microvascular breast reconstruction. Methods Three cohorts were studied: traditional pathway, ERAS + Gaba, and ERAS no-Gaba. We evaluated length of stay, inpatient narcotic use [morphine milligram equivalents (MME)], mean systolic blood pressure, hypotension incidence, and complications. The traditional cohort was retrospectively reviewed, whereas the ERAS groups were enrolled prospectively after the initiation of the protocol in April 2019 (inclusive of Gaba until October 2022). Results In total, 441 patients were analyzed. The three cohorts, in the order mentioned above, were similar in age and bilateral reconstruction rates (57% versus 61% versus 60%). The ERAS cohorts, both with and without Gaba, had shorter stays (P < 0.01). Inpatient MME was significantly less in the ERAS + Gaba cohort than the traditional or ERAS no-Gaba cohorts (medians: 112 versus 178 versus 158 MME, P < 0.01). ERAS + Gaba significantly increased postoperative hypotensive events on postoperative day (POD) 1 and 2, with notable reduction after Gaba removal (P < 0.05). Across PODs 0-2, mean systolic blood pressure was highest in the traditional cohort, followed by ERAS no-Gaba, then the ERAS + Gaba cohort (P < 0.05). Complication rates were similar across all cohorts. Conclusions Postmicrovascular breast reconstruction, ERAS + Gaba reduced overall inpatient narcotic usage, but increased hypotension incidence. Gaba removal from the ERAS protocol reduced postoperative hypotension incidence while maintaining similar stay lengths and complication rates.
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- Corbin E. Muetterties
- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
- Department of Urology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
- Department of Urology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif
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Honarmand K, Sirimaturos M, Hirshberg EL, Bircher NG, Agus MSD, Carpenter DL, Downs CR, Farrington EA, Freire AX, Grow A, Irving SY, Krinsley JS, Lanspa MJ, Long MT, Nagpal D, Preiser JC, Srinivasan V, Umpierrez GE, Jacobi J. Society of Critical Care Medicine Guidelines on Glycemic Control for Critically Ill Children and Adults 2024. Crit Care Med 2024; 52:e161-e181. [PMID: 38240484 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000006174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2024]
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RATIONALE Maintaining glycemic control of critically ill patients may impact outcomes such as survival, infection, and neuromuscular recovery, but there is equipoise on the target blood levels, monitoring frequency, and methods. OBJECTIVES The purpose was to update the 2012 Society of Critical Care Medicine and American College of Critical Care Medicine (ACCM) guidelines with a new systematic review of the literature and provide actionable guidance for clinicians. PANEL DESIGN The total multiprofessional task force of 22, consisting of clinicians and patient/family advocates, and a methodologist applied the processes described in the ACCM guidelines standard operating procedure manual to develop evidence-based recommendations in alignment with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation Approach (GRADE) methodology. Conflict of interest policies were strictly followed in all phases of the guidelines, including panel selection and voting. METHODS We conducted a systematic review for each Population, Intervention, Comparator, and Outcomes question related to glycemic management in critically ill children (≥ 42 wk old adjusted gestational age to 18 yr old) and adults, including triggers for initiation of insulin therapy, route of administration, monitoring frequency, role of an explicit decision support tool for protocol maintenance, and methodology for glucose testing. We identified the best available evidence, statistically summarized the evidence, and then assessed the quality of evidence using the GRADE approach. We used the evidence-to-decision framework to formulate recommendations as strong or weak or as a good practice statement. In addition, "In our practice" statements were included when the available evidence was insufficient to support a recommendation, but the panel felt that describing their practice patterns may be appropriate. Additional topics were identified for future research. RESULTS This guideline is an update of the guidelines for the use of an insulin infusion for the management of hyperglycemia in critically ill patients. It is intended for adult and pediatric practitioners to reassess current practices and direct research into areas with inadequate literature. The panel issued seven statements related to glycemic control in unselected adults (two good practice statements, four conditional recommendations, one research statement) and seven statements for pediatric patients (two good practice statements, one strong recommendation, one conditional recommendation, two "In our practice" statements, and one research statement), with additional detail on specific subset populations where available. CONCLUSIONS The guidelines panel achieved consensus for adults and children regarding a preference for an insulin infusion for the acute management of hyperglycemia with titration guided by an explicit clinical decision support tool and frequent (≤ 1 hr) monitoring intervals during glycemic instability to minimize hypoglycemia and against targeting intensive glucose levels. These recommendations are intended for consideration within the framework of the patient's existing clinical status. Further research is required to evaluate the role of individualized glycemic targets, continuous glucose monitoring systems, explicit decision support tools, and standardized glycemic control metrics.
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- Kimia Honarmand
- Division of Critical Care, Department of Medicine, Mackenzie Health, Vaughan, ON, Canada
- GUIDE Canada, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- System Critical Care Pharmacy Services Leader, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX
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- Adult and Pediatric Critical Care Specialist, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Nurse Anesthesia, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Harvard Medical School and Division Chief, Medical Critical Care, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Nursing and Clinical Care Services-Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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- Director of Critical Care, Emeritus, Vagelos Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT
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- Division of Critical Care, Intermountain Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Critical Care, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health, Madison, WI
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Critical Care Western, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
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- Medical Director for Research and Teaching, Erasme Hospital, Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Departments of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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Kim CH, Lee JH, Kwon HW, Cho S, Kim WH, Ji SH, Jang YE, Kim JT, Kwak JG. Extubation in operating room versus early extubation in ICU after open-heart surgery in patients with CHDs. Cardiol Young 2024; 34:914-918. [PMID: 37981864 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951123003839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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BACKGROUNDS AND OBJECTIVES The "Fast track" protocol is an early extubation strategy to reduce ventilator-associated complications and induce early recovery after open-heart surgery. This study compared clinical outcomes between operating room extubation and ICU extubation after open-heart surgery in patients with CHD. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 215 patients who underwent open-heart surgery for CHDs under the scheduled "Fast track" protocol between September 2016 and April 2022. The clinical endpoints were post-operative complications, including bleeding, respiratory and neurological complications, and hospital/ICU stays. RESULTS The patients were divided into operating room extubation (group O, n = 124) and ICU extubation (group I, n=91) groups. The most frequently performed procedures were patch closures of the atrial septal (107/215, 49.8%) and ventricular septal (89/215, 41.4%) defects. There were no significant differences in major post-operative complications or ICU and hospital stay duration between the two groups; however, patients in group I showed longer mechanical ventilatory support (0.0 min vs. 59.0 min (interquartile range: 17.0-169.0), p < 0.001). Patients in Group O showed higher initial lactate levels (3.2 ± 1.7 mg/dL versus 2.5 ± 2.0 mg/dL, p = 0.007) and more frequently used additional sedatives and opioid analgesics (33.1% versus 19.8%, p = 0.031). CONCLUSIONS Extubation in the operating room was not beneficial for patients during post-operative ICU or hospital stay. Early extubation in the ICU resulted in more stable hemodynamics in the immediate post-operative period and required less use of sedatives and analgesics.
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- Chan Hyeong Kim
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Daniel J, Glynatsis JM, Kovoor JG, Stretton B, Bacchi S, Ovenden CD, To MS, Goh R, Hewitt JN, Sahota RS, Chan JCY, Ramponi F, Krishnan G, Gupta AK. Sensorineural hearing loss after cardiac surgery: a systematic review. ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:536-544. [PMID: 37872745 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) may occur following cardiac surgery. Although preventing post-operative complications is vitally important in cardiac surgery, there are few guidelines regarding this issue. This review aimed to characterize SNHL after cardiac surgery. METHOD This systematic review was registered on PROSPERO and conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. A systematic search of the PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library were conducted from inception. Eligibility determination, data extraction and methodological quality analysis were conducted in duplicate. RESULTS There were 23 studies included in the review. In the adult population, there were six cohort studies, which included 36 cases of hearing loss in a total of 7135 patients (5.05 cases per 1000 operations). In seven cohort studies including paediatric patients, there were 88 cases of hearing loss in a total of 1342 operations. The majority of cases of hearing loss were mild in the adult population (56.6%). In the paediatric population 59.2% of hearing loss cases had moderate or worse hearing loss. The hearing loss most often affected the higher frequencies, over 6000 Hz. There have been studies indicating an association between hearing loss and extracorporeal circulation, but cases have also occurred without this intervention. CONCLUSION SNHL is a rare but potentially serious complication after cardiac surgery. This hearing loss affects both paediatric and adult populations and may have significant long-term impacts. Further research is required, particularly with respect to the consideration of screening for SNHL in children after cardiac surgery.
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- Jonathan Daniel
- Discipline of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- NYU Langone, New York City, New York, USA
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- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, Queensland, Australia
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Smith D, Tsui BCH, Khoo C. Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity in Cardiac Surgery Patient with Erector Spinae Plane Catheter: A Case Report. A A Pract 2024; 18:e01771. [PMID: 38578011 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Regional anesthesia nerve blocks are increasingly used for patients undergoing cardiac surgery as part of multimodal pain management. Though rare, local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) is a severe complication that requires vigilant monitoring. We present a case of a postcardiac surgery patient who developed LAST multiple days after surgery from lidocaine via an erector spinae plane catheter. This episode was determined to be a result of impaired lidocaine metabolism from liver shock caused by worsening pulmonary hypertension. Even under continuous monitoring, patients with cardiac or liver dysfunction are at increased risk of complications from local anesthetics.
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- Derek Smith
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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Hoogma DF, Croonen R, Al Tmimi L, Tournoy J, Verbrugghe P, Fieuws S, Rex S. Association between improved compliance with enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery guidelines and postoperative outcomes: A retrospective study. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 167:1363-1371.e2. [PMID: 35989120 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery is a multidisciplinary clinical care pathway that relies on a bundle of interventions, aiming to reduce the stress response to surgery and promote early recovery of organ function. In 2011, our institution introduced an institutional enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery program focusing on 9 central interventions, which have been expanded during the past decade by additional interventions now considered standard of care. After the recent publication of the enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery guidelines, we evaluated the relation between the compliance with these enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery guidelines and postoperative outcomes. METHODS All patients enrolled in our enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery program in 2019 were included in this retrospective single-center audit. The primary outcome was compliance with 23 enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery guidelines. Secondary outcomes included occurrence of at least 1 postoperative complication and hospital length of stay. RESULTS A total of 356 patients were included in this study. Compliance with the enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery guidelines was 64%. Postoperatively, 51% of the patients experienced at least 1 complication and had a median hospital length of stay of 6 days. Multivariable analysis showed that an increased compliance (per 10%) with the enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery guidelines was associated with a lower risk for any complication (odds ratio, 0.60; 95% confidence interval, 0.46-0.79; P = .0003) and a higher probability of earlier hospital discharge (hazard ratio, 1.25; 95% confidence interval, 1.10-1.43; P = .0008). CONCLUSIONS This audit revealed a correlation between increased compliance with enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery guidelines and a reduction of postoperative complications and hospital length of stay. Future trials are needed to establish evidence-based recommendations for each separate intervention of the enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery guidelines and to create a minimum core-set of enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery interventions.
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- Danny Feike Hoogma
- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospitals Leuven, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University Leuven, Biomedical Sciences Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospitals Leuven, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospitals Leuven, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University Leuven, Biomedical Sciences Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Geriatric Medicine and Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University Hospitals Leuven, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University Leuven, Biomedical Sciences Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- University Leuven, Biomedical Sciences Group, Leuven Biostatistics and Statistical Bioinformatics Centre (L-BioStat), KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospitals Leuven, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University Leuven, Biomedical Sciences Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Milne B, Gilbey T, De Somer F, Kunst G. Adverse renal effects associated with cardiopulmonary bypass. Perfusion 2024; 39:452-468. [PMID: 36794518 PMCID: PMC10943608 DOI: 10.1177/02676591231157055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Cardiac surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is associated with postoperative renal dysfunction, one of the most common complications of this surgical cohort. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with increased short-term morbidity and mortality and has been the focus of much research. There is increasing recognition of the role of AKI as the key pathophysiological state leading to the disease entities acute and chronic kidney disease (AKD and CKD). In this narrative review, we will consider the epidemiology of renal dysfunction after cardiac surgery on CPB and the clinical manifestations across the spectrum of disease. We will discuss the transition between different states of injury and dysfunction, and, importantly, the relevance to clinicians. The specific facets of kidney injury on extracorporeal circulation will be described and the current evidence evaluated for the use of perfusion-based techniques to reduce the incidence and mitigate the complications of renal dysfunction after cardiac surgery.
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- Benjamin Milne
- Department of Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Nuffield Department of Anaesthesia, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and Sciences, King’s College London British Heart Foundation Centre of Excellence, London, UK
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Grant MC, Crisafi C, Alvarez A, Arora RC, Brindle ME, Chatterjee S, Ender J, Fletcher N, Gregory AJ, Gunaydin S, Jahangiri M, Ljungqvist O, Lobdell KW, Morton V, Reddy VS, Salenger R, Sander M, Zarbock A, Engelman DT. Perioperative Care in Cardiac Surgery: A Joint Consensus Statement by the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Cardiac Society, ERAS International Society, and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). Ann Thorac Surg 2024; 117:669-689. [PMID: 38284956 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2023.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs have been shown to lessen surgical insult, promote recovery, and improve postoperative clinical outcomes across a number of specialty operations. A core tenet of ERAS involves the provision of protocolized evidence-based perioperative interventions. Given both the growing enthusiasm for applying ERAS principles to cardiac surgery and the broad scope of relevant interventions, an international, multidisciplinary expert panel was assembled to derive a list of potential program elements, review the literature, and provide a statement regarding clinical practice for each topic area. This article summarizes those consensus statements and their accompanying evidence. These results provide the foundation for best practice for the management of the adult patient undergoing cardiac surgery.
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- Michael C Grant
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
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- Heart and Vascular Program, Baystate Health, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate, Springfield, Massachusetts
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- Department of Anesthesia, Hospital Italiano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Section of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Departments of Surgery and Community Health Services, Cumming School of Medicine University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Heart Center Leipzig, University Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Cleveland Clinic London, London, United Kingdom; St George's University Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ankara City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, St George's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Regional Cardiovascular and Thoracic Quality, Education, and Research, Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Clinical and Quality Outcomes, Providence Anesthesiology Associates, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Centennial Heart & Vascular Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Operative Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Heart and Vascular Program, Baystate Health, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate, Springfield, Massachusetts
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Navas-Blanco JR, Kantola A, Whitton M, Johnson A, Shakibai N, Soto R, Muhammad S. Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery: A literature review. Saudi J Anaesth 2024; 18:257-264. [PMID: 38654884 PMCID: PMC11033890 DOI: 10.4103/sja.sja_62_24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery (ERACS) represents a constellation of evidence-based peri-operative methods aimed to reduce the physiological and psychological stress patients experience after cardiac surgery, with the primary objective of providing an expedited recovery to pre-operative functional status. The method involves pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative interventions as well as direct patient engagement to be successful. Numerous publications in regard to the benefits of enhanced recovery have been presented, including decreased post-operative complications, shortened length of stay, decreased overall healthcare costs, and higher patient satisfaction. Implementing an ERACS program undeniably requires a culture change, a methodical shift in the approach of these patients that ultimately allows the team to achieve the aforementioned goals; therefore, team-building, planning, and anticipation of obstacles should be expected.
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- Jose R. Navas-Blanco
- Department of Anesthesiology, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Corewell Health East, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Corewell Health East, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Corewell Health East, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Corewell Health East, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Corewell Health East, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Corewell Health East, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Corewell Health East, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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Spadaccio C, Salsano A, Pisani A, Nenna A, Nappi F, Osho A, D'Alessandro D, Sundt TM, Crestanello J, Engelman D, Rose D. Enhanced recovery protocols after surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials in cardiac surgery. World J Surg 2024; 48:779-790. [PMID: 38423955 DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Previous meta-analyses combining randomized and observational evidence in cardiac surgery have shown positive impact of enhanced recovery protocols after surgery (ERAS) on postoperative outcomes. However, definitive data based on randomized studies are missing, and the entirety of the ERAS measures and pathway, as recently systematized in guidelines and consensus statements, have not been captured in the published studies. The available literature actually focuses on "ERAS-like" protocols or only limited number of ERAS measures. This study aims at analyzing all randomized studies applying ERAS-like protocols in cardiac surgery for perioperative outcomes. METHODS A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing ERAS-like with standard protocols of perioperative care was performed (PROSPERO registration CRD42021283765). PRISMA guidelines were used for abstracting and assessing data. RESULTS Thirteen single center RCTs (N = 1704, 850 in ERAS-like protocol and 854 in the standard care group) were selected. The most common procedures were surgical revascularization (66.3%) and valvular surgery (24.9%). No difference was found in the incidence of inhospital mortality between the ERAS and standard treatment group (risk ratio [RR] 0.61 [0.31; 1.20], p = 0.15). ERAS was associated with reduced intensive care unit (standardized mean difference [SMD] -0.57, p < 0.01) and hospital stay (SMD -0.23, p < 0.01) and reduced rates of overall complications when compared to the standard protocol (RR 0.60, p < 0.01) driven by the reduction in stroke (RR 0.29 [0.13; 0.62], p < 0.01). A significant heterogeneity in terms of the elements of the ERAS protocol included in the studies was observed. CONCLUSIONS ERAS-like protocols have no impact on short-term survival after cardiac surgery but allows for a faster hospital discharge while potentially reducing surgical complications. However, this study highlights a significant nonadherence and heterogeneity to the entirety of ERAS protocols warranting further RCTs in this field including a greater number of elements of the framework.
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- Cristiano Spadaccio
- Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Cardiac Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) - Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Cardiac Surgery, DISC Department, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery, Hôpital Bichat - Claude-Bernard, Paris, France
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- Cardiovascular Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery, Centre Cardiologique du Nord de Saint Denis, Paris, France
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- Cardiac Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) - Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Cardiac Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) - Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Cardiac Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) - Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lancashire Cardiac Center - Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, UK
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Galao-Malo R, Davidson A, D'Aoust R, Baker D, Scott M, Swain J. Implementing an evidence-based guideline to decrease opioids after cardiac surgery. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2024; 36:241-248. [PMID: 38236128 DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Deaths related to overdoses continue growing in the United States. The overprescription of opioids after surgical procedures may contribute to this problem. LOCAL PROBLEM There is inconsistency in the prescription of opioids in cardiovascular surgery patients. Recommendations regarding the reduction of opioids at discharge are not fully implemented. METHODS This is a single-center, pre-post quality improvement project in adult patients after elective cardiac surgery through sternotomy. INTERVENTIONS Changes in guidelines, modification of order sets, creation of dashboards, and education to the providers to increase the prescription of acetaminophen around the clock on the step-down unit and at discharge, decrease the number of opioid tablets to 25 or less at discharge and decrease the prescription of opioids to 25 or less morphine milligram equivalents (MME) at discharge. RESULTS The preintervention group included 67 consecutive patients who underwent cardiac surgery from November to December 2021. The postintervention group had 67 patients during the same period in 2022. Acetaminophen prescription on the step-down unit increased from 9% to 96% ( p < .001). The proportion of patients discharged with 25 or less opioid tablets increased from 18% to 90% ( p < .001) and with 25 or less MME from 30% to 55% ( p < .01). Acetaminophen prescription at discharge increased from 10% to 48% ( p < .001). CONCLUSIONS Our intervention increased the use of acetaminophen and decreased the overprescription of opioids in cardiac surgery patients at discharge. Further research is necessary to continue improving pain management to reduce the number of opioids prescribed at discharge.
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- Roberto Galao-Malo
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York
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- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Cardiac Services, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York
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Santonocito C, Cassisi C, Chiarenza F, Caruso A, Murabito P, Maybauer MO, George S, Sanfilippo F. Morning or Afternoon Scheduling for Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Influence of Longer Fasting Periods from Metabolic and Hemodynamic Perspectives. Ann Card Anaesth 2024; 27:136-143. [PMID: 38607877 PMCID: PMC11095776 DOI: 10.4103/aca.aca_204_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Prolonged preoperative fasting may worsen postoperative outcomes. Cardiac surgery has higher perioperative risk, and longer fasting periods may be not well-tolerated. We analysed the postoperative metabolic and hemodynamic variables in patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) according to their morning or afternoon schedule. METHODS Single-centre retrospective study at University teaching hospital (1-year data collection from electronic medical records). Using a mixed-effects linear regression model adjusted for several covariates, we compared metabolic (lactatemia, pH, and base deficit [BD]) and haemodynamic values (patients on vasoactive support, and vasoactive inotropic score [VIS]) at 7 prespecified time-points (admission to intensive care, and 1st, 3rd, 6th, 12th, 18th, and 24th postoperative hours). RESULTS 339 patients (n = 176 morning, n = 163 afternoon) were included. Arterial lactatemia and BD were similar (overall P = 0.11 and P = 0.84, respectively), while pH was significantly lower in the morning group (overall P < 0.05; mean difference -0.01). Postoperative urine output, fluid balance, mean arterial pressure, and central venous pressure were similar (P = 0.59, P = 0.96, P = 0.58 and P = 0.53, respectively). A subgroup analysis of patients with diabetes (n = 54 morning, n = 45 afternoon) confirmed the same findings. The VIS values and the proportion of patients on vasoactive support was higher in the morning cases at the 18th (P = 0.002 and p=0.04, respectively) and 24th postoperative hours (P = 0.003 and P = 0.04, respectively). Mean intensive care length of stay was 1.94 ± 1.36 days versus 2.48 ± 2.72 days for the afternoon and morning cases, respectively (P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing elective CABG showed similar or better metabolic and hemodynamic profiles when scheduled for afternoon surgery.
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- Cristina Santonocito
- Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Oxford Heart Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital-Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. “Policlinico-San Marco,”, Catania, Italy
- School of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. “Policlinico-San Marco,”, Catania, Italy
- School of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. “Policlinico-San Marco,”, Catania, Italy
- School of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. “Policlinico-San Marco,”, Catania, Italy
- School of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. “Policlinico-San Marco,”, Catania, Italy
- School of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Oxford Heart Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital-Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, United States
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Philipps University, Marburg, Germany
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Oxford Heart Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital-Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Oxford Heart Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital-Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. “Policlinico-San Marco,”, Catania, Italy
- School of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Abbasciano RG, Olivieri GM, Chubsey R, Gatta F, Tyson N, Easwarakumar K, Fudulu DP, Marsico R, Kofler M, Elshafie G, Lai F, Loubani M, Kendall S, Zakkar M, Murphy GJ. Prophylactic corticosteroids for cardiopulmonary bypass in adult cardiac surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2024; 3:CD005566. [PMID: 38506343 PMCID: PMC10952358 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd005566.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cardiac surgery triggers a strong inflammatory reaction, which carries significant clinical consequences. Corticosteroids have been suggested as a potential perioperative strategy to reduce inflammation and help prevent postoperative complications. However, the safety and effectiveness of perioperative corticosteroid use in adult cardiac surgery is uncertain. This is an update of the 2011 review with 18 studies added. OBJECTIVES Primary objective: to estimate the effects of prophylactic corticosteroid use in adults undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass on the: - co-primary endpoints of mortality, myocardial complications, and pulmonary complications; and - secondary outcomes including atrial fibrillation, infection, organ injury, known complications of steroid therapy, prolonged mechanical ventilation, prolonged postoperative stay, and cost-effectiveness. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE to explore the role of characteristics of the study cohort and specific features of the intervention in determining the treatment effects via a series of prespecified subgroup analyses. SEARCH METHODS We used standard, extensive Cochrane search methods to identify randomised studies assessing the effect of corticosteroids in adult cardiac surgery. The latest searches were performed on 14 October 2022. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials in adults (over 18 years, either with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease or cardiac valve disease, or who were candidates for cardiac surgery with the use of cardiopulmonary bypass), comparing corticosteroids with no treatments. There were no restrictions with respect to length of the follow-up period. All selected studies qualified for pooling of results for one or more endpoints. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard Cochrane methods. Our primary outcomes were all-cause mortality, and cardiac and pulmonary complications. Secondary outcomes were infectious complications, gastrointestinal bleeding, occurrence of new post-surgery atrial fibrillation, re-thoracotomy for bleeding, neurological complications, renal failure, inotropic support, postoperative bleeding, mechanical ventilation time, length of stays in the intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital, patient quality of life, and cost-effectiveness. We used GRADE to assess the certainty of evidence for each outcome. MAIN RESULTS This updated review includes 72 randomised trials with 17,282 participants (all 72 trials with 16,962 participants were included in data synthesis). Four trials (6%) were considered at low risk of bias in all the domains. The median age of participants included in the studies was 62.9 years. Study populations consisted mainly (89%) of low-risk, first-time coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or valve surgery. The use of perioperative corticosteroids may result in little to no difference in all-cause mortality (risk with corticosteroids: 25 to 36 per 1000 versus 33 per 1000 with placebo or no treatment; risk ratio (RR) 0.90, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.75 to 1.07; 25 studies, 14,940 participants; low-certainty evidence). Corticosteroids may increase the risk of myocardial complications (68 to 86 per 1000) compared with placebo or no treatment (66 per 1000; RR 1.16, 95% CI 1.04 to 1.31; 25 studies, 14,766 participants; low-certainty evidence), and may reduce the risk of pulmonary complications (risk with corticosteroids: 61 to 77 per 1000 versus 78 per 1000 with placebo/no treatment; RR 0.88, 0.78 to 0.99; 18 studies, 13,549 participants; low-certainty evidence). Analyses of secondary endpoints showed that corticosteroids may reduce the incidence of infectious complications (risk with corticosteroids: 94 to 113 per 1000 versus 123 per 1000 with placebo/no treatment; RR 0.84, 95% CI 0.76 to 0.92; 28 studies, 14,771 participants; low-certainty evidence). Corticosteroids may result in little to no difference in incidence of gastrointestinal bleeding (risk with corticosteroids: 9 to 17 per 1000 versus 10 per 1000 with placebo/no treatment; RR 1.21, 95% CI 0.87 to 1.67; 6 studies, 12,533 participants; low-certainty evidence) and renal failure (risk with corticosteroids: 23 to 35 per 1000 versus 34 per 1000 with placebo/no treatment; RR 0.84, 95% CI 0.69 to 1.02; 13 studies, 12,799; low-certainty evidence). Corticosteroids may reduce the length of hospital stay, but the evidence is very uncertain (-0.5 days, 0.97 to 0.04 fewer days of length of hospital stay compared with placebo/no treatment; 25 studies, 1841 participants; very low-certainty evidence). The results from the two largest trials included in the review possibly skew the overall findings from the meta-analysis. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS A systematic review of trials evaluating the organ protective effects of corticosteroids in cardiac surgery demonstrated little or no treatment effect on mortality, gastrointestinal bleeding, and renal failure. There were opposing treatment effects on cardiac and pulmonary complications, with evidence that corticosteroids may increase cardiac complications but reduce pulmonary complications; however, the level of certainty for these estimates was low. There were minor benefits from corticosteroid therapy for infectious complications, but the evidence on hospital length of stay was very uncertain. The inconsistent treatment effects across different outcomes and the limited data on high-risk groups reduced the applicability of the findings. Further research should explore the role of these drugs in specific, vulnerable cohorts.
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- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull, UK
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- Leicester Clinical Trials Unit, University of Leicester, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull, UK
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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Capuano P, Sepolvere G, Toscano A, Scimia P, Silvetti S, Tedesco M, Gentili L, Martucci G, Burgio G. Fascial plane blocks for cardiothoracic surgery: a narrative review. JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIA, ANALGESIA AND CRITICAL CARE 2024; 4:20. [PMID: 38468350 PMCID: PMC10926596 DOI: 10.1186/s44158-024-00155-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the limitations and risks associated with the overreliance on opioids in various surgical procedures, including cardiothoracic surgery.This shift on pain management toward reducing reliance on opioids, together with need to improve patient outcomes, alleviate suffering, gain early mobilization after surgery, reduce hospital stay, and improve patient satisfaction and functional recovery, has led to the development and widespread implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols.In this context, fascial plane blocks are emerging as part of a multimodal analgesic in cardiac surgery and as alternatives to conventional neuraxial blocks for thoracic surgery, and there is a growing body of evidence suggesting their effectiveness and safety in providing pain relief for these procedures. In this review, we discuss the most common fascial plane block techniques used in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, offering a comprehensive overview of regional anesthesia techniques and presenting the latest evidence on the use of chest wall plane blocks specifically in this surgical setting.
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- Paolo Capuano
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), UPMCI (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy), Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Anesthesia and Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit, Casa Di Cura San Michele, Maddaloni, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, "Città Della Salute E Della Scienza" Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesia, G. Mazzini Hospital, Teramo, Italy
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- Department of Cardioanesthesia and Intensive Care, Policlinico San Martino IRCCS Hospital - IRCCS Cardiovascular Network, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit and Pain Therapy, Mater Dei Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesia, S. Maria Goretti Hospital, Latina, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), UPMCI (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy), Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad alta Specializzazione (IRCCS-ISMETT), UPMCI (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Italy), Palermo, Italy
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Cameron MJ, Long J, Kardash K, Yang SS. Superficial parasternal intercostal plane blocks in cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Can J Anaesth 2024:10.1007/s12630-024-02726-0. [PMID: 38443735 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-024-02726-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Traditional multimodal analgesic strategies have several contraindications in cardiac surgery patients, forcing clinicians to use alternative options. Superficial parasternal intercostal plane blocks, anesthetizing the anterior cutaneous branches of the thoracic intercostal nerves, are being explored as a straightforward method to treat pain after sternotomy. We sought to evaluate the literature on the effects of superficial parasternal blocks on pain control after cardiac surgery. METHODS We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We searched MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, and Web of Science databases for RCTs evaluating superficial parasternal intercostal plane blocks in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery via midline sternotomy published from inception to 11 March 2022. The prespecified primary outcome was opioid consumption at 12 hr. The risk of bias was assessed with the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool, and the quality of evidence was evaluated using the grading of recommendations, assessments, development, and evaluations. Outcomes were analyzed with a random-effects model. All subgroups were prespecified. RESULTS We reviewed 1,275 citations. Eleven RCTs, comprising 756 patients, fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Only one study reported the prespecified primary outcome, precluding the possibility of meta-analysis. This study reported a reduction in opioid consumption (-11.2 mg iv morphine equivalents; 95% confidence interval [CI], -8.2 to -14.1) There was a reduction in opioid consumption at 24 hr (-7.2 mg iv morphine equivalents; 95% CI, -5.6 to -8.7; five trials; 436 participants; moderate certainty evidence). All five studies measuring complications reported that none were detected, which included a sample of 196 blocks. CONCLUSION The literature suggests a potential benefit of using superficial parasternal blocks to improve acute postoperative pain control after cardiac surgery via midline sternotomy. Future studies specifying dosing regimens and adjuncts are required. STUDY REGISTRATION PROSPERO (CRD42022306914); first submitted 22 March 2022.
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- Matthew J Cameron
- Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Department of Anesthesia, Jewish General Hospital, K1401-3755 Cote Sainte Catherine, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada.
- Lady Davis Research Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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- Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Lady Davis Research Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Singh R, Watchorn JC, Zarbock A, Forni LG. Prognostic Biomarkers and AKI: Potential to Enhance the Identification of Post-Operative Patients at Risk of Loss of Renal Function. Res Rep Urol 2024; 16:65-78. [PMID: 38476861 PMCID: PMC10928916 DOI: 10.2147/rru.s385856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication after surgery and the more complex the surgery, the greater the risk. During surgery, patients are exposed to a combination of factors all of which are associated with the development of AKI. These include hypotension and hypovolaemia, sepsis, systemic inflammation, the use of nephrotoxic agents, tissue injury, the infusion of blood or blood products, ischaemia, oxidative stress and reperfusion injury. Given the risks of AKI, it would seem logical to conclude that early identification of patients at risk of AKI would translate into benefit. The conventional markers of AKI, namely serum creatinine and urine output are the mainstay of defining chronic kidney disease but are less suited to the acute phase. Such concerns are compounded in surgical patients given they often have significantly reduced mobility, suboptimal levels of nutrition and reduced muscle bulk. Many patients may also have misleadingly low serum creatinine and high urine output due to aggressive fluid resuscitation, particularly in intensive care units. Over the last two decades, considerable information has accrued with regard to the performance of what was termed "novel" biomarkers of AKI, and here, we discuss the most examined molecules and performance in surgical settings. We also discuss the application of biomarkers to guide patients' postoperative care.
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- Rishabh Singh
- Department of Surgery, Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, UK
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- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Reading, Berkshire, UK
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Critical Care Unit, Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, UK
- School of Medicine, Kate Granger Building, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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Wynne R, Fredericks S, Hyde EK, Matthews S, Bowden T, O'Keefe-McCarthy S, Martorella G, Magboo R, Gjeilo KH, Jedwab RM, Keeping-Burke L, Murfin J, Bruneau J, Lie I, Sanders J. Multimodal Analgesic Effectiveness on Acute Postoperative Pain Management After Adult Cardiac Surgery: Protocol for a Systematic Review. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024; 39:E21-E28. [PMID: 37052583 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000000989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Many patients report moderate to severe pain in the acute postoperative period. Enhanced recovery protocols recommend multimodal analgesics, but the optimal combination of these is unknown. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to synthesize the best available evidence about effectiveness of multimodal analgesics on pain after adult cardiac surgery. METHODS A systematic review to determine the effect of multimodal postoperative analgesics is proposed (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews Registration CRD42022355834). Multiple databases including the Cochrane Library, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, American Psychological Association, the Education Resources Information Centre, the Excerpta Medica database, the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Scopus, Web of Science, and clinical trials databases will be searched. Screening in Covidence and quality assessment will be conducted by 2 authors. A grading of recommendations, assessment, development, and evaluation summary of findings will be presented if meta-analysis is possible.
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Elbardan IM, Abdelkarime EM, Elhoshy HS, Mohamed AH, ElHefny DA, Bedewy AA. Comparison of Erector Spinae Plane Block and Pectointercostal Facial Plane Block for Enhanced Recovery After Sternotomy in Adult Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024; 38:691-700. [PMID: 38151456 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2023.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate and compare the effects of the pectointercostal fascial plane block (PIFPB) and the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) on enhancing the recovery of patients who undergo cardiac surgery. DESIGN A randomized, controlled, double-blinded study. SETTING The operating rooms and intensive care units of university hospitals. PARTICIPANTS One hundred patients who were American Society of Anesthesiologists class II to III aged 18-to-70 years scheduled for elective cardiac surgery. INTERVENTIONS Patients were randomly assigned to undergo either ultrasound-guided bilateral PIFPB or ESPB. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Patients shared comparable baseline characteristics. Time to extubation, the primary outcome, did not demonstrate a statistically significant difference between the groups, with median (95% confidence interval) values of 115 (90-120) minutes and 110 (100-120) minutes, respectively (p = 0.875). The ESPB group had a statistically significant reduced pain score postoperatively. The median (IQR) values of postoperative fentanyl consumption were statistically significantly lower in the ESPB group than in the PIFPB group (p < 0.001): 4 (4-5) versus 9 (9-11) µg/kg, respectively. In the ESPB group, the first analgesia request was given 4 hours later than in the PIFPB group (p < 0.001). Additionally, 12 (24%) patients in the PIFPB group reported nonsternal wound chest pain, compared with none in the ESPB group. The median intensive care unit length of stay for both groups was 3 days (p = 0.428). CONCLUSIONS Erector spinae plane block and PIFPB were found to equally affect recovery after cardiac surgery, with comparable extubation times and intensive care unit length of stay.
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- Islam Mohamed Elbardan
- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt
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Xue FS, Tian T, Li XT. Assessing opioid-sparing analgesic efficacy of continuous bilateral parasternal subpectoral plane blocks after cardiac surgery via median sternotomy. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 167:e69-e70. [PMID: 37578410 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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- Fu-Shan Xue
- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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