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Ocker A, Muafa H, Baratta JL. Regional anesthesia in cardiac surgery and electrophysiology procedures. Int Anesthesiol Clin 2024; 62:21-27. [PMID: 38063034 DOI: 10.1097/aia.0000000000000423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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- Aaron Ocker
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Patel NA, Lin D, Ha B, Hyman MC, Nazarian S, Frankel DS, Epstein AE, Marchlinski FE, Markman TM. Intraoperative ultrasound-guided pectoral nerve blocks for cardiac implantable device procedures. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2023:10.1007/s10840-023-01724-4. [PMID: 38105353 DOI: 10.1007/s10840-023-01724-4] [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: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pectoral nerve (PECs) blocks are established regional anesthesia techniques that can provide analgesia to the anterior chest wall. Although commonly performed preoperatively by anesthesiologists, the feasibility of electrophysiologist-performed PECs blocks from within cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) pockets at the time of implantation has not been established. The objective of this study is to assess the feasibility of routine PECs blocks performed by the electrophysiologist from within the exposed device pocket at the time of CIED procedures. METHODS Patients undergoing CIED procedures underwent a PECs I block (15 cc of 1% lidocaine/0.25% bupivacaine) injected between the pectoralis major and minor muscles guided by ultrasound placed in the device pocket, or PECs II block, which included a second injection (15 cc) between pectoralis minor and serratus anterior muscles. Postoperatively, pain was assessed on a numeric scale (0-10) at 1, 2, 4, and 24 h, and 2 weeks after the procedure. RESULTS Among 20 patients (age 65 ± 16 years, 70% male, 55% with history of chronic pain), PECs I (75%) and PECs II (25%) blocks were performed. The procedures were de novo implantation (n = 17) or device revision (n = 3). The average pain score in the first 4 h was 0.4 ± 0.8 and 0.3 ± 0.6 at 24 h after the procedure. During the 24-h postoperative period, 4 patients received opioids. Two patients were discharged with opioids for pain unrelated to the procedure. CONCLUSIONS Intraoperative PECs blocks can be feasibly performed from within an exposed pocket at the time of CIED procedures with minimal postoperative pain.
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- Neel A Patel
- Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Antiperovitch P, Mokhtar AT, Yee R, Manlucu J, Gula LJ, Leong-Sit P, Skanes AC, Tang ASL, Khan HR. Efficacy and safety of supraclavicular and pectoralis nerve blocks as primary peri-procedural analgesia for cardiac electronic device implantation: A pilot study. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2023; 46:1447-1454. [PMID: 37997450 DOI: 10.1111/pace.14843] [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: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are routinely implanted using intravenous drugs for sedation. However, some patients are poor candidates for intravenous sedation. OBJECTIVE We present a case series demonstrating the safety and efficacy of a novel, ultrasound-guided nerve block technique that allows for pre-pectoral CIED implantation. The targets are the supraclavicular nerve (SCN) and pectoral nerve (PECS1). METHODS We enrolled 20 patients who were planned for new CIED implantation. Following US-localization of the SCN and PECS1, local anesthetic (LA) was instilled at least 30-60 min pre-procedure. Successful nerve block was determined if < 5 mL of intraprocedural LA was used, along with lack of sensation with skin and deep tissue pinprick. Optional sedation was offered to patients' pre-procedure if discomfort was reported. RESULTS Seventeen patients (85%) had a successful periprocedural nerve block, with only three patients exceeding 5 mL of LA. SCN and PECS1 success occurred in 19 (95%) and 18 (90%) patients, respectively. The overall success of nerve block by fulfilling all the criteria was demonstrated in 17 out of 20 patients (85%). Patients who reported no pain (VAS score = 0) were distributed as follows: 13 patients (65%) in the immediate post-procedure interval, 18 patients (90%) at the 1 h post-implant interval, and 14 patients (70%) at the 24 h post- implant interval. The median cumulative VAS score was 0 (IQR = 0 - 1). There were no reported significant adverse effects. CONCLUSION SCN and PECS1 nerve blocks are safe and effective for patients undergoing CIED implantation to minimize or eliminate the use of intravenous sedation.
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- Pavel Antiperovitch
- London Health Sciences Center, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- London Health Sciences Center, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- London Health Sciences Center, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- London Health Sciences Center, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- London Health Sciences Center, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- London Health Sciences Center, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- London Health Sciences Center, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- London Health Sciences Center, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- London Health Sciences Center, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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Sharma R, Damiano J, Al-Saidi I, Dizdarevic A. Chest Wall and Abdominal Blocks for Thoracic and Abdominal Surgeries: A Review. Curr Pain Headache Rep 2023; 27:587-600. [PMID: 37624474 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-023-01158-7] [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] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to provide an up-to-date description and overview of the rapidly growing literature pertaining to techniques and clinical applications of chest wall and abdominal fascial plane blocks in managing perioperative pain. RECENT FINDINGS Clinical evidence suggests that regional anesthesia blocks, including fascial plane blocks, such as pectoralis, serratus, erector spinae, transversus abdominis, and quadratus lumborum blocks, are effective in providing analgesia for various surgical procedures and have more desirable side effect profile when compared to traditional neuraxial techniques. They offer advantages such as reduced opioid consumption, improved pain control, and decreased opioid-related side effects. Further research is needed to establish optimal techniques and indications for these blocks. Presently, they are a vital instrument in a gamut of multimodal analgesia options, especially when there are contraindications to neuraxial or para-neuraxial procedures. Ultimately, clinical judgment and provider skill set determine which blocks-alone or in combination-should be offered to any patient.
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- Richa Sharma
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill-Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, 10065, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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Kilin M, Kavakli AS, Karaveli A, Sugur T, Kus G, Cagirci G, Arslan S. PECS II block for cardiac implantable electronic device insertion: A pilot study. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2023; 46:1251-1257. [PMID: 37665000 DOI: 10.1111/pace.14811] [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: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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AIM Some truncal blocks could provide adequate surgical anesthesia and postoperative analgesia in cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) insertion. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of the pectoral nerves (PECS) II block for CIED insertion. METHODS PECS II blocks were performed on the left side using the ultrasound-guided single injection technique in all patients. The primary outcome for feasibility was the percentage of the cases completed without intraoperative additional local anesthesia. Secondary outcomes were the amount of intraoperative additional local anesthetic, intraoperative opioid requirement, postoperative pain scores, first requirement for postoperative analgesia, postoperative analgesic consumption, patient satisfaction, and block-related complications. RESULTS Of the total 30 patients, 19 (63.3%) required intraoperative additional local anesthetic. The median (IQR [range]) volume of the additional local anesthetic used was 7 (4-10 [2.5-12]) mL. Two patients needed additional IV analgesics in the first 24 h postoperatively. No statistically significant differences were determined between the patients requiring and not requiring intraoperative additional local anesthetic in respect of age, gender, duration of surgery, block performance time, and hospital stay. A total of 26 (86.6%) patients reported a high level of satisfaction with the procedure. CONCLUSIONS PECS II block for cardiac electronic implantable device insertion provides effective postoperative analgesia for at least 24 h. Although PECS II block alone could not provide complete surgical anesthesia in the majority of the patients, when combined with supplementary local anesthetic, contributes to a smooth intraoperative course for patients.
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- Mustafa Kilin
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istinye University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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Elhaddad AM, Hefnawy SM, El-Aziz MA, Ebraheem MM, Mohamed AK. Pectoral nerve blocks for transvenous subpectoral pacemaker insertion in children: a randomized controlled study. Korean J Anesthesiol 2023; 76:424-432. [PMID: 36632640 PMCID: PMC10562074 DOI: 10.4097/kja.22681] [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: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative pain management after pacemaker insertion routinely requires opioid agents, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or paracetamol. However, interest in opioid-sparing multimodal pain management to minimize postoperative narcotic use has increased recently. This study aimed to assess the pectoral nerve (PECS) block versus standard treatment on postoperative pain control and opioid consumption in pediatric patients after transvenous subpectoral pacemaker insertion. METHODS In this randomized controlled study, 40 pediatric patients underwent transvenous subpectoral pacemaker insertion with either congenital or postoperative complete heart block. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups: Group C (control) received conventional analgesic care without any block and Group P (pectoral) received a PECS block. Demographics, procedural variables, postoperative pain, and postoperative opioid consumption were compared between the two groups. RESULTS In children undergoing transvenous subpectoral pacemaker insertion, the PECS block was associated with a longer procedure time; however, the cumulative dose of fentanyl and atracurium was reduced and the hemodynamic profile was superior in Group P compared with Group C intraoperatively. Postoperatively, the PECS block was associated with lower postprocedural pain scores, which was reflected by the longer interval before the first call for rescue analgesia and lower postoperative morphine consumption, without an increase in the rate of complications. CONCLUSION Ultrasound-guided PECS blocks are associated with a good intraoperative hemodynamic profile, reduced postoperative pain scores, and lower total opioid consumption in children undergoing transvenous subpectoral pacemaker placement.
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- Ahmed Mohamed Elhaddad
- Department of Anesthesia, Kasr Alainy, Cairo University/Abo Elreesh Children’s Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia, Kasr Alainy, Cairo University/Abo Elreesh Children’s Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia, Faculty of Medicine, Misr University for Science and Technology, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia, Faculty of Medicine, Misr University for Science and Technology, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia, Kasr Alainy, Cairo University/Abo Elreesh Children’s Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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Oh D, Stapleton G, Brovman EY. Utilization of Regional Anesthesia in the Electrophysiology Lab: A Narrative Review. Curr Pain Headache Rep 2023; 27:455-459. [PMID: 37572246 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-023-01147-w] [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] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The electrophysiology lab is an important source of growth of anesthetic volume as the indications and evidence for catheter ablations and various cardiac implantable electronic devices improve. Paired with this increase in volume is an increasing number of patients with substantial comorbid conditions presenting for their EP procedures. For these patients, the interaction between their comorbidities and traditional anesthesia practices may create the risk of hemodynamic instability, cardiovascular or respiratory complications, and potential need for prolonged post-operative monitoring negatively impacting length of hospital stay. RECENT FINDINGS Regional anesthetic techniques, including pectoralis, serratus, and erector spinae plane blocks, offer options for both regional analgesia and surgical anesthesia for a variety of EP procedures. Existing case reports and extrapolations from other areas support these techniques as viable, safe, and effective components of an anesthetic plan. In this article, we will review the development and challenges of various EP procedures and how different regional anesthetic techniques can function as a component of the anesthesia plan.
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- David Oh
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St., MA, 02111, Boston, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St., MA, 02111, Boston, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St., MA, 02111, Boston, USA.
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Hargrave J, Grant MC, Kolarczyk L, Kelava M, Williams T, Brodt J, Neelankavil JP. An Expert Review of Chest Wall Fascial Plane Blocks for Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2023; 37:279-290. [PMID: 36414532 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.10.026] [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: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The recent integration of regional anesthesia techniques into the cardiac surgical patient population has become a component of enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery pathways. Fascial planes of the chest wall enable single-injection or catheter-based infusions to spread local anesthetic over multiple levels of innervation. Although median sternotomy remains a common approach to cardiac surgery, minimally invasive techniques have integrated additional methods of performing cardiac surgery. Understanding the surgical approach and chest wall innervation is crucial to success in choosing the appropriate chest wall block. Parasternal intercostal plane techniques (previously termed "pectointercostal fascial plane" and "transversus thoracic muscle plane") provide anterior chest and ipsilateral sternal coverage. Anterolateral chest wall coverage is feasible with the interpectoral plane and pectoserratus plane blocks (previously termed "pectoralis") and superficial and deep serratus anterior plane blocks. The erector spinae plane block provides extensive coverage of the ipsilateral chest wall. Any of these techniques has the potential to provide bilateral chest wall analgesia. The relative novelty of these techniques requires ongoing research to be strategic, thoughtful, and focused on clinically meaningful outcomes to enable widespread evidence-based implementation. This review article discusses the key perspectives for performing and assessing chest wall blocks in a cardiac surgical population.
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- Jennifer Hargrave
- Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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Antiperovitch P, Mokhtar AT, Mian M, Yee R, Khan HR. A Novel Nerve Block Technique for a Patient Undergoing Cardiac Device Implantation. JACC Case Rep 2022; 4:101612. [PMID: 36684036 PMCID: PMC9847233 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2022.08.028] [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: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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A woman with type 1 myotonic dystrophy received an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator using a novel combination of ultrasound-guided supraclavicular nerve and pectoral nerve blocks. The entire procedure was completed without any procedural sedation or local anesthetic, and the patient did not experience any pain during or after the procedure. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.).
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- Pavel Antiperovitch
- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, London Health Sciences Centre, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada,Address for correspondence: Dr Pavel Antiperovitch, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, London Health Sciences Centre, Western University, 339 Windermere Road, Room C6-004, London N6A 5A5, Ontario, Canada.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, London Health Sciences Centre, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada,Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, London Health Sciences Centre, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, London Health Sciences Centre, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, London Health Sciences Centre, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Torre DE, Pirri C, Contristano M, Behr AU, De Caro R, Stecco C. Ultrasound-Guided PECS II + Serratus Plane Fascial Blocks Are Associated with Reduced Opioid Consumption and Lengths of Stay for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: An Observational Retrospective Study. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12060805. [PMID: 35743836 PMCID: PMC9225276 DOI: 10.3390/life12060805] [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: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study tested the hypothesis that pectoralis II (PECS II) + serratus plane blocks would reduce opioid consumption and improve outcomes compared with standard practice in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. A retrospective and observational study was realized in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting of “ICLAS GVM, Istitituto Clinico Ligure Alta Specialità, (Rapallo, Italy)”, including adult patients who underwent right minithoracotomy for replacement/plastic aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve or atrial myxoma resection in cardiac surgery. Seventy-eight patients were extracted by the database and divided into two groups. Group 1 (41 patients) received ultrasound-guided PECS II + serratus plane blocks with Ropivacaine 0.25% 10 mL + 20 mL + 30 mL. Group 2 (37 patients) received intravenous opioids analgesia with morphine 20−25 mg/day or tramadol 200−300 mg/day. The primary outcomes were: the pain perceived: Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) score; the opioids consumption: mg morphine or tramadol, or µg sufentanyl administered; and mg paracetamol, toradol, tramadol or morphine administered as a rescue. The secondary outcomes were the hours of orotracheal intubation and of stay in ICU, and the number of episodes of nausea, vomiting, delayed awakening and respiratory depression. Group 1 vs. Group 2 consumed less opioids (Sufentanyl p < 0.0001; Morphine p < 0.0001), had a lower pain perceived (p = 0.002 at 6 h, p = 0.0088 at 12 h, p < 0.0001 at 24 h), need for rescue analgesia (p = 0.0005), episodes of nausea and vomiting (p = 0.0237) and intubation time and ICU stay (p = 0.0147 time of IOT, p < 0.0001 stay in ICU). Ultrasound-guided PECS II + serratus plane blocks demonstrated better than intravenous opioids analgesia in patients undergoing minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
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- Debora Emanuela Torre
- Department of Cardiac Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Surgery, Ospedale dell’Angelo, 30174 Venice Mestre, Italy;
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- Department of Neurosciences, Institute of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, 35121 Padova, Italy; (R.D.C.); (C.S.)
- Correspondence:
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- Operative Unit of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Hospital of Camposampiero, 35012 Camposampiero, Italy;
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- Department of Neurosciences, Institute of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, 35121 Padova, Italy; (R.D.C.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Neurosciences, Institute of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, 35121 Padova, Italy; (R.D.C.); (C.S.)
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Markman TM, Brown CR, Yang L, Guandalini GS, Hyman MC, Arkles JS, Santangeli P, Schaller RD, Supple GE, Deo R, Nazarian S, Dixit S, Callans DJ, Epstein AE, Marchlinski FE, Groeneveld PW, Frankel DS. Persistent Opioid Use After Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Procedures. Circulation 2021; 144:1590-1597. [PMID: 34780252 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.121.055524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prescription opioids are a major contributor to the ongoing epidemic of persistent opioid use (POU). The incidence of POU among opioid-naïve patients after cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) procedures is unknown. METHODS This retrospective cohort study used data from a national administrative claims database from 2004 to 2018 of patients undergoing CIED procedures. Adult patients were included if they were opioid-naïve during the 180-day period before the procedure and did not undergo another procedure with anesthesia in the next 180 days. POU was defined by filling an additional opioid prescription >30 days after the CIED procedure. RESULTS Of the 143 400 patients who met the inclusion criteria, 15 316 (11%) filled an opioid prescription within 14 days of surgery. Among these patients, POU occurred in 1901 (12.4%) patients 30 to 180 days after surgery. The likelihood of developing POU was increased for patients who had a history of drug abuse (odds ratio, 1.52; P=0.005), preoperative muscle relaxant (odds ratio, 1.52; P<0.001) or benzodiazepine (odds ratio, 1.23; P=0.001) use, or opioid use in the previous 5 years (OR, 1.76; P<0.0001). POU did not differ after subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator or other CIED procedures (11.1 versus 12.4%; P=0.5). In a sensitivity analysis excluding high-risk patients who were discharged to a facility or who had a history of drug abuse or previous opioid, benzodiazepine, or muscle relaxant use, 8.9% of the remaining cohort had POU. Patients prescribed >135 mg of oral morphine equivalents had a significantly increased risk of POU. CONCLUSIONS POU is common after CIED procedures, and 12% of patients continued to use opioids >30 days after surgery. Higher initially prescribed oral morphine equivalent doses were associated with developing POU.
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- Timothy M Markman
- Cardiovascular Division (T.M.M., G.S.G., M.C.H., J.S.A., P.S., R.D.S., G.E.S., R.D., S.N., S.D., D.J.C., A.E.E., F.E.M., D.S.F.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery (C.R.B.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Center for Cardiovascular Outcomes, Quality, and Evaluative Research, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (L.Y., P.W.G., D.S.F.)
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- Cardiovascular Division (T.M.M., G.S.G., M.C.H., J.S.A., P.S., R.D.S., G.E.S., R.D., S.N., S.D., D.J.C., A.E.E., F.E.M., D.S.F.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Cardiovascular Division (T.M.M., G.S.G., M.C.H., J.S.A., P.S., R.D.S., G.E.S., R.D., S.N., S.D., D.J.C., A.E.E., F.E.M., D.S.F.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Cardiovascular Division (T.M.M., G.S.G., M.C.H., J.S.A., P.S., R.D.S., G.E.S., R.D., S.N., S.D., D.J.C., A.E.E., F.E.M., D.S.F.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Cardiovascular Division (T.M.M., G.S.G., M.C.H., J.S.A., P.S., R.D.S., G.E.S., R.D., S.N., S.D., D.J.C., A.E.E., F.E.M., D.S.F.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Cardiovascular Division (T.M.M., G.S.G., M.C.H., J.S.A., P.S., R.D.S., G.E.S., R.D., S.N., S.D., D.J.C., A.E.E., F.E.M., D.S.F.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Cardiovascular Division (T.M.M., G.S.G., M.C.H., J.S.A., P.S., R.D.S., G.E.S., R.D., S.N., S.D., D.J.C., A.E.E., F.E.M., D.S.F.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Cardiovascular Division (T.M.M., G.S.G., M.C.H., J.S.A., P.S., R.D.S., G.E.S., R.D., S.N., S.D., D.J.C., A.E.E., F.E.M., D.S.F.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.,Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia (R.D., S.D., A.E.E., P.W.G.)
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- Cardiovascular Division (T.M.M., G.S.G., M.C.H., J.S.A., P.S., R.D.S., G.E.S., R.D., S.N., S.D., D.J.C., A.E.E., F.E.M., D.S.F.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Cardiovascular Division (T.M.M., G.S.G., M.C.H., J.S.A., P.S., R.D.S., G.E.S., R.D., S.N., S.D., D.J.C., A.E.E., F.E.M., D.S.F.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.,Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia (R.D., S.D., A.E.E., P.W.G.)
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- Cardiovascular Division (T.M.M., G.S.G., M.C.H., J.S.A., P.S., R.D.S., G.E.S., R.D., S.N., S.D., D.J.C., A.E.E., F.E.M., D.S.F.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Cardiovascular Division (T.M.M., G.S.G., M.C.H., J.S.A., P.S., R.D.S., G.E.S., R.D., S.N., S.D., D.J.C., A.E.E., F.E.M., D.S.F.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.,Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia (R.D., S.D., A.E.E., P.W.G.)
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- Cardiovascular Division (T.M.M., G.S.G., M.C.H., J.S.A., P.S., R.D.S., G.E.S., R.D., S.N., S.D., D.J.C., A.E.E., F.E.M., D.S.F.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Division of General Internal Medicine (P.W.G.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.,Center for Cardiovascular Outcomes, Quality, and Evaluative Research, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (L.Y., P.W.G., D.S.F.).,Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia (R.D., S.D., A.E.E., P.W.G.)
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- Cardiovascular Division (T.M.M., G.S.G., M.C.H., J.S.A., P.S., R.D.S., G.E.S., R.D., S.N., S.D., D.J.C., A.E.E., F.E.M., D.S.F.), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.,Center for Cardiovascular Outcomes, Quality, and Evaluative Research, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (L.Y., P.W.G., D.S.F.)
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Koller MP, Cortez D, Kim TW. Nerve Blocks for Postoperative Pain Management in Children Receiving Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators: A Case Series. A A Pract 2021; 15:e01520. [PMID: 34547010 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) placement may cause significant postoperative pain. Limited research exists on regional anesthesia for pediatric S-ICD placement. This case series examined transversus thoracic plane blocks (TTPBs), pectointercostal fascial plane blocks (PIFBs), pectoralis nerve I and II blocks, paravertebral, serratus anterior plane, and erector spinae plane blocks (ESPBs) in 10 children receiving S-ICDs. Parasternal nerve blocks consisting of TTPB or PIFB and left ESPB appeared to provide adequate pain control. These children had reduced opioid consumption, lower mean pain scores, longer delay in first postoperative analgesic, and no complications. Regional anesthesia may reduce pain after pediatric S-ICD implantation.
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- Pediatrics, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- From the Departments of Anesthesiology
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Zhang Y, Min J, Chen S. Analgesic Efficacy of Regional Anesthesia of the Hemithorax in Patients Undergoing Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Placement. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2021; 35:3288-3293. [PMID: 33836963 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.02.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Patients undergoing subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) placement usually experience substantial perioperative pain. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of transversus thoracic muscle plane block combined with serratus anterior plane block in patients undergoing S-ICD placement. DESIGN Double-blind, randomized controlled study. SETTING First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University. PARTICIPANTS Patients aged 18-to-80 years who underwent new S-ICD placement. INTERVENTIONS A group of 80 patients randomly were allocated to either the regional group (R group) or local group (L group). MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The primary endpoint was pain during S-ICD placement. The secondary outcome measures included pain intensity at rest and after movement one, three, six, 12, 24, and 48 hours after surgery; the dose of dexmedetomidine and remifentanil during surgery; 24-hour ketorolac administration; postoperative sufentanil dosage; the total duration of hospitalization; intraoperative sedation; and the incidence of hypoxemia. Mean Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool scores were significantly higher during pocket creation, lead tunneling A, and lead tunneling B in the L group compared with the R group. The R group required significantly less intraoperative dexmedetomidine, intraoperative remifentanil, postoperative sufentanil, and ketorolac consumption. Compared with the R group, the L group had higher Numerical Rating Scale pain scores at 24 hours after surgery both at rest and after movement. The intraoperative Ramsay score and the incidence of hypoxemia were significantly higher in the L group compared with the R group. CONCLUSIONS Ultrasound-guided transversus thoracic muscle plane block and serratus anterior plane block resulted in lower intraoperative Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool scores and the need for less adjunctive pain medication and sedation compared with local anesthesia in patients undergoing S-ICD placement.
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- Yang Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi, China.
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Romero J, Bello J, Díaz JC, Grushko M, Velasco A, Zhang X, Briceno D, Gabr M, Purkayastha S, Alviz I, Polanco D, Della Rocca D, Krumerman A, Palma E, Lakkireddy D, Natale A, Di Biase L. Tumescent local anesthesia versus general anesthesia for subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation. Heart Rhythm 2021; 18:1326-1335. [PMID: 33684548 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) is an effective alternative to transvenous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. General anesthesia (GA) is considered the standard sedation approach because of the pain caused by the manipulation of subcutaneous tissue with S-ICD implantation. However, GA carries several limitations, including additional risk of adverse events, prolonged in-room times, and increased costs. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to define the effectiveness and safety of tumescent local anesthesia (TLA) in comparison to GA in patients undergoing S-ICD implantation. METHODS We performed a prospective, nonrandomized, controlled, multicenter study of patients referred for S-ICD implantation between 2019 and 2020. Patients were allocated to either TLA or GA on the basis of patient's preferences and/or anesthesia service availability. TLA was prepared using lidocaine, epinephrine, sodium bicarbonate, and sodium chloride. All patients provided written informed consent, and the institutional review board at each site provided approval for the study. RESULTS Sixty patients underwent successful S-ICD implantation from July 2019 to November 2020. Thirty patients (50%) received TLA, and the rest GA. There were no differences between groups with regard to baseline characteristics. In-room and procedural times were significantly shorter with TLA (107.6 minutes vs 186 minutes; P < .0001 and 53.2 minutes vs 153.7 minutes; P < .0001, respectively). Pain was reported less frequently by patients who received TLA. The use of opioids was significantly reduced in patients who received TLA (23% vs 62%; P = .002). CONCLUSION TLA is an effective and safe alternative to GA in S-ICD implantation. The use of TLA is associated with shorter in-room and procedural times, less postprocedural pain, and reduced usage of opioids and acetaminophen for analgesia.
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- Jorge Romero
- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York; Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, New York; Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, Texas.
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The Role of Interfascial Plane Blocks in Paediatric Regional Anaesthesia: A Narrative Review of Current Perspectives and Updates. Anesthesiol Res Pract 2020; 2020:8892537. [PMID: 33381169 PMCID: PMC7765726 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8892537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Regional anaesthesia has been increasingly used for analgesia in the perioperative period in paediatric anaesthesia for better pain control and improved patient outcomes. Interfascial plane blocks are considered as a subgroup of peripheral nerve blocks. The advent of ultrasound in modern regional anaesthesia practice has led to the evolution of various interfascial plane blocks. The ease of their performance and the low complication rates, compared with neuraxial anaesthesia, have led to their increased use in the perioperative period. Interfascial plane blocks are often incorporated in the multimodal analgesia regimen in the early recovery and ambulation after surgery protocols for various chest wall and abdominal surgeries. This achieves better pain control and decreases the requirements of opioids in the perioperative period, thereby facilitating early mobilization and discharge. This narrative review focuses on the relevant anatomic considerations, technique for the performance of each block along with its current applications and limitations, and includes a review of the current literature on various interfascial plane blocks in paediatric regional anaesthesia.
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Koller MP, Cortez D, Kim TW. Nerve Blocks for Postoperative Pain Management in Children Receiving a Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator: A Case Series. A A Pract 2020; 14:e01351. [PMID: 33236870 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) placement causes significant postoperative pain. Limited research exists on nerve blocks for treating pediatric S-ICD pain. This case series presents pain outcomes in 10 children receiving nerve blocks for S-ICD placement. Nerve blocks performed include bilateral parasternal with left erector spinae plane (ESP), pectoralis with left ESP, fascial plane, and paravertebral blocks. The predominant combination of bilateral parasternal blocks with a left ESP block seemed to contribute toward adequate pain control. These children appeared to have low pain scores, low opioid consumption, and no block complications. Nerve blocks may benefit pediatric patients after S-ICD implantation.
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- Michael P Koller
- From the University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Zhang Y, Gong H, Zhan B, Chen S. Efficacy of Truncal Plane Blocks in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Placement. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 35:2088-2093. [PMID: 33358456 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.11.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Pediatric patients undergoing subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) placement usually have substantial postoperative pain. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the transversus thoracic muscle plane (TTMP) block combined with serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) in patients undergoing S-ICD placement. DESIGN A double-blind, randomized controlled study. SETTING First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University. PARTICIPANTS Patients aged nine-to-18 years undergoing S-ICD placement were included. INTERVENTIONS A group of 102 patients randomly were allocated to either receive combined nerve blocks (NER group) or no nerve block (CON group). MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The primary endpoint was perioperative fentanyl consumption. The secondary outcome measures included pain at rest and after movement at two, four, six, 12, 24, and 48 hours after extubation; 48-hour acetaminophen administration; time to extubation; length of stay in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU); length of hospital stay; codeine tablet consumption; and percentage of patients who had codeine tablets after discharge. The NER group reported significantly less intraoperative (4.1 μg/kg v 3.1 μg/kg, p = 0.04) and postoperative fentanyl consumption (3.8 μg/kg v 1.5 μg/kg, p = 0.006) than the CON group. Compared with the NER group, the CON group had higher Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) pain scores at 24 hours after surgery both at rest and after movement. The time to extubation (20.5 minutes v 12.6 minutes, p = 0.03) and length of stay in the PACU (30.5 minutes v 15.6 minutes, p = 0.02) were significantly decreased in the NER group compared with the CON group. The CON group had a significantly higher postoperative acetaminophen requirement than did the NER group (32 mg/kg v 16 mg/kg, p = 0.01). CONCLUSION TTMP block combined with SAPB in pediatric S-ICD placement could provide effective analgesia.
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- Yang Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
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