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Wang YP, Dai C, Ou-Yang P, Zhao YH, Xu D. Evaluation of a concise fall risk stratification among older adults with cataracts in day surgery settings: A historically controlled study. Jpn J Nurs Sci 2024; 21:e12579. [PMID: 38058225 DOI: 10.1111/jjns.12579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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AIM This study aimed to evaluate the use of a concise fall risk stratification in assessing and predicting falls compared with the Morse Falls Scale among older adults with cataracts in day surgery settings. METHODS A historically controlled study conducted from July 2020 to June 2022 was used in a municipal ophthalmic hospital in China. The concise fall risk stratification which directly graded fall risk by multifactorial judgment was used during the intervention period, while the Morse Falls Scale which graded fall risk by scale scores was used during the control period. The fall risk levels, fall assessment time, fall rates, fall-related injuries, predictive validity, and patient satisfaction with day surgery care were extracted. Propensity score matching was performed to balance baselines. RESULTS After matching, 4132 patients were included in the final analysis. Compared with the control group, the intervention group had significantly higher assessment results for fall risk level, a significantly shorter (by 48.15%) fall assessment time, and higher patient satisfaction. There were no differences in fall rates and fall-related injuries. Compared with the Morse Falls Scale, the concise fall risk stratification had higher sensitivity and negative predictive validity, and lower specificity and positive predictive validity, while the area under curve did not differ significantly. CONCLUSION The use of the concise fall risk stratification reduced fall assessment time, improved patient satisfaction, and is unlikely to impact falls with an overall predictive performance comparable to that of the Morse Falls Scale for older cataract adults in day surgery settings.
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- Ya-Ping Wang
- Department of Neurology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Jinan University, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Jinan University, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Jinan University, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Jinan University, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Shenzhen, China
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Rajan N, Duggan EW, Abdelmalak BB, Butz S, Rodriguez LV, Vann MA, Joshi GP. Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Updated Consensus Statement on Perioperative Blood Glucose Management in Adult Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Undergoing Ambulatory Surgery. Anesth Analg 2024:00000539-990000000-00802. [PMID: 38517760 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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WHAT OTHER GUIDELINES ARE AVAILABLE ON THIS TOPIC Since the publication of the SAMBA Consensus Statement for perioperative blood glucose management in the ambulatory setting in 2010, several recent guidelines have been issued by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), the Endocrine Society, the Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC), and the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI) on DM care in hospitalized patients; however, none are specific to ambulatory surgery. HOW DOES THIS GUIDELINE DIFFER FROM THE PREVIOUS GUIDELINES Previously posed clinical questions that were outdated were revised to reflect current clinical practice. Additional questions were developed relating to the perioperative management of patients with DM to include the newer therapeutic interventions.
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- Niraja Rajan
- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Penn State Health, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Departments of General Anesthesiology and Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Anesthesia for Bronchoscopic Surgery, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Wisconsin Surgicenter, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Boulder Valley Anesthesiology PLLC, UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital and Surgery Center, Boulder Community Health, Foothills Hospital, Boulder, Colorado
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas
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Macias AA, Goldfarb J. Preoperative Evaluation of Patients Undergoing Eye Surgery. Anesthesiol Clin 2024; 42:159-168. [PMID: 38278587 DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2023.08.006] [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: 01/28/2024]
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Ophthalmic surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures addressing various ocular conditions. Although generally considered low risk, a thorough preoperative evaluation is still crucial in optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring safe surgical interventions. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the preoperative assessment and management of patients presenting for ophthalmic surgery, specifically focusing on cataract surgery. We discuss the role of routine preoperative testing, the assessment of intraocular factors, and the evaluation of systemic comorbidities and medications. The review emphasizes the importance of individualized decision-making based on patient-specific factors and collaborative efforts between ophthalmologists and the health-care team.
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- Alvaro Andres Macias
- Department of Anesthesiology, UCSD, University of California San Diego, 9300 Campus Point Drive, #7770, San Diego, CA 92037, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Hospital Medicine, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School
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Quecedo Gutierrez L, Alsina E, Del Blanco Narciso B, Vazquez Lima A, Zaballos Garcia M, Abad Gurumeta A. Pre-anaesthesia assessment in cataract surgery: Recommendations from the SEDAR Working Group. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2024:S2341-1929(24)00051-9. [PMID: 38428679 DOI: 10.1016/j.redare.2024.02.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures in outpatient surgery units. The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in clinical practice and the advent of new health scenarios, such as the Covid pandemic, have driven the development of pre-anaesthesia assessment models that free up resources to improve access to cataract surgery without sacrificing patient safety. The approach to cataract surgery varies considerably among public, subsidised and private hospitals. This raises the need for guidelines to standardise patient assessment, pre-operative tests, management of background medication, patient information and informed consent. RESULTS In this document, the SEDAR Clinical Management Division together with the Major Outpatient Surgery Division SEDAR Working Group put forward a series of consensus recommendations on pre-anaesthesia testing based on the use of ITCs, health questionnaires, patient information and informed consent supervised and evaluated by an anaesthesiologist. CONCLUSIONS This consensus document will effectivise pre-anaesthesia assessment in cataract surgery while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and legality.
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- L Quecedo Gutierrez
- Servicio de Anestesia, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain.
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- Servicio de Anestesia, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia, Hospital Rivera Povisa, Pontevedra, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia, Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Anestesia, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain
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Hodgson JA, Cyr KL, Sweitzer B. Patient selection in ambulatory surgery. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2023; 37:357-372. [PMID: 37938082 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2022.12.005] [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: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Patient selection is important for ambulatory surgical practices. Proper patient selection for ambulatory practices will optimize resources and lead to increased patient and provider satisfaction. As the number and complexity of procedures in ambulatory surgical centers increase, it is important to ensure that patients are best cared for in facilities that can provide appropriate levels of care. This review addresses the multiple variables and resources that should be considered when selecting patients for anesthesia in ambulatory centers and offices.
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- John A Hodgson
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Uniformed Services University, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20889, United States.
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- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Uniformed Services University, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20889, United States.
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- Medical Education, University of Virginia, Systems Director, Preoperative Medicine, Inova Health, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA, 22042, United States.
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Vann MA. The future of ambulatory surgery for geriatric patients. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2023; 37:343-355. [PMID: 37938081 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2022.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The elderly segment of the population is growing rapidly worldwide. Older patients comprise a disproportionate percentage of the surgical caseload. Physiological changes are inevitable with aging; some may impact a patient's response to anesthesia and surgery. Careful evaluation of an elderly patient preoperatively is vital to proper patient selection for ambulatory surgeries, particularly for complex and lengthy procedures. Cognitive issues, frailty, and geriatric syndromes make a patient vulnerable and sometimes unsuitable for certain ambulatory procedures. Preoperative planning and interventions may improve outcomes for the elderly patient undergoing ambulatory surgery.
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- Mary Ann Vann
- Department of Anesthesia, Pain, and Critical Care, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Rosero EB, Rajan N, Joshi GP. Pro-Con Debate: Are Patients With Coronary Stents Suitable for Free-Standing Ambulatory Surgery Centers? Anesth Analg 2023; 136:218-226. [PMID: 36638505 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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With increasing implantation of coronary artery stents over the past 2 decades, it is inevitable that anesthesiologists practicing in the outpatient setting will need to determine whether these patients are suitable for procedures at a free-standing ambulatory surgery center (ASC). Appropriate selection of patients with coronary artery stents for a procedure in an ASC requires consideration of factors that affect the balance between the risk of stent thrombosis due to interruption of antiplatelet therapy and the thrombogenic effects of surgery, and the risk of perioperative bleeding complications that may occur if antiplatelet therapy is continued. Thus, periprocedure care of these patients presents unique challenges, particularly for extensive surgical procedures that are increasingly scheduled for free-standing ASCs, where consultation and ancillary services, as well as access to percutaneous cardiac interventions, may not be readily available. Therefore, the suitability of the ambulatory setting for this patient population remains highly controversial. In this Pro-Con commentary, we discuss the arguments for and against scheduling patients with coronary artery stents in free-standing ASCs.
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- Eric B Rosero
- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Penn State Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Ambulatory surgery is increasingly performed in medically complex patients. This dynamic environment requires new approaches to ensure cost-effective, efficient, and ultimately safe preoperative evaluation of the patient. This review investigates recent advances in the assessment of ambulatory patients, with a special focus on patient screening, digital communication, and multidisciplinary team evaluation. RECENT FINDINGS Identifying suitable candidates for ambulatory surgery relies on a variety of medical, surgical, and institutional factors. Identification of high-risk patients and optimization of their treatment can be achieved through multidisciplinary protocols specific to the local institution and in line with current guidelines. Virtual assessment may be sufficient for most patients and provide an efficient evaluation strategy and high patient satisfaction. Prescreening can be supported by preoperative nursing teams. SUMMARY The increasing complexity of treatment provided in day surgery offers a unique opportunity to highlight the importance of anesthesiology staff as perioperative caregivers. Preoperative evaluation serves as a central junction to integrate a variety of surgical, medical, and institutional factors to provide safe, satisfactory, and efficient care for patients. Implementing technological innovation to streamline and facilitate this process is paramount.
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Vermot-Desroches V, Pollet-Villard F. Trifascicular block with syncope triggered by preoperative mydriatic eye drops for cataract surgery. J Fr Ophtalmol 2022; 45:1021-1023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2022.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Rosero EB, Rajan N, Joshi GP. Pro-Con Debate: Are Patients With a Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Suitable to Receive Care in a Free-Standing Ambulatory Surgery Center? Anesth Analg 2022; 134:919-925. [PMID: 35427265 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000005776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Migration of surgical and other procedures that require anesthesia care from a hospital to a free-standing ambulatory surgery center (ASC) continues to grow. Patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) might benefit from receiving their care in a free-standing ASC setting. However, these patients have cardiovascular comorbidities that can elevate the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. CIEDs are also complex devices and perioperative management varies between devices marketed by various manufacturers and require consultation and ancillary services, which may not be available in a free-standing ASC. Thus, perioperative care of these patients can be challenging. Therefore, the suitability of this patient population in a free-standing ASC remains highly controversial. Although applicable advisories exist, considerable discussion continues with surgeons and other proceduralists about the concerns of anesthesiologists. In this Pro-Con commentary article, we discuss the arguments for and against scheduling a patient with a CIED in a free-standing ASC.
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- Eric B Rosero
- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Penn State Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Sweitzer B. Preoperative Evaluation Can Delay Ophthalmologic Surgery Without Improving Outcomes. Ann Intern Med 2022; 175:747-748. [PMID: 35313111 DOI: 10.7326/m22-0709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- BobbieJean Sweitzer
- Inova Health, Falls Church, and Department of Medical Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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