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Swerdlow B, Osborne-Smith L, Soelberg J. Design of a Workshop for Focused Transesophageal Echocardiography During Noncardiac Surgery in Nurse Anesthesia Education. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT 2024; 11:23821205241229001. [PMID: 38313304 PMCID: PMC10836131 DOI: 10.1177/23821205241229001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The use of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) by certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) during noncardiac surgery is relatively uncommon despite its unique potential to diagnose causes of hemodynamic instability. To address this problem, educational endeavors designed to provide practical TEE skills to CRNAs are needed. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, efficacy, and utility of a 2-day focused TEE workshop in nurse anesthesia education that employed a protocol involving a limited number of views and used goal-directed, qualitative assessments of critical physiologic parameters. METHODS This was a prospective, observational study involving 14 second-year nurse anesthesia students. The cohort was evaluated following completion of this workshop by simulator-based testing involving hypothetical clinical scenarios, and this test data was analyzed according to the percent successful acquisition and interpretation of TEE views to determine immediate objective teaching efficacy. The acceptability, perceived efficacy, and perceived utility of the workshop were assessed by online survey, and survey responses were qualitative and quantitative in nature. RESULTS Participants acquired appropriate TEE views associated with clinical scenarios 99% of the time and correctly interpreted the pathology in those views 93% of the time. Participants uniformly perceived significant educational value in this workshop and intend to incorporate TEE in their future clinical practice. CONCLUSIONS A 2-day workshop to teach focused TEE to nurse anesthesia trainees directed by a streamlined protocol is feasible, acceptable, and perceived as useful by participants, and provides practical experience and entry-level competency in this point-of-care ultrasound modality.
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- Barry Swerdlow
- Nurse Anesthesia Program, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Nurse Anesthesia Program, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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- Nurse Anesthesia Program, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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Mladinov D, Isaza E, Gosling AF, Clark AL, Kukreja J, Brzezinski M. Perioperative Fluid Management. Anesthesiol Clin 2023; 41:613-629. [PMID: 37516498 DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2023.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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The medical complexity of the geriatric patients has been steadily rising. Still, as outcomes of surgical procedures in the elderly are improving, centers are pushing boundaries. There is also a growing appreciation of the importance of perioperative fluid management on postoperative outcomes, especially in the elderly. Optimal fluid management in this cohort is challenging due to the combination of age-related physiological changes in organ function, increased comorbid burden, and larger fluid shifts during more complex surgical procedures. The current state-of-the-art approach to fluid management in the perioperative period is outlined.
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- Domagoj Mladinov
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, CWN-L1, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, 500 Parnassus Avenue, MU 405 W San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 619 19th Street South, JT 845D, Birmingham, AL 35249, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California, 500 Parnassus Avenue, MU 405 W San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, 500 Parnassus Avenue, MU 405 W San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California, VA Medical Center-San Francisco, 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco CA 94121, USA.
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Black K, Doucet J. Reducing Systemic Risks in a Traumatic Panfacial Injury Patient. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am 2023; 31:315-324. [PMID: 37001934 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2023.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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Panfacial trauma refers to injuries caused by high-energy mechanisms to two or more regions of the craniofacial skeleton, including the frontal bone, the midface, and the occlusal unit. As with any trauma, Advanced Trauma Life Support protocols should be followed in unstable patients. For the patient with panfacial traumatic injury, advanced perioperative care or critical care is frequently required. This article describes surgical critical care for panfacial injuries, a component of the acute-care surgery model, to reduce systemic risks, improve the patient's condition, and enable a successful surgical outcome.
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Bierbaum DM, Wunder C. [Echocardiography as a Diagnostic Tool in Emergencies and Hemodynamic Instability]. Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther 2022; 57:320-332. [PMID: 35584705 DOI: 10.1055/a-1530-4919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Echocardiography is an imaging method in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine which adds a new dimension to hemodynamic monitoring: the direct visualization of the cardiac function and its disruptions. The review article shows the advantages and limitations of recent transthoracic (TTE) and transesophageal (TEE) echocardiography in the diagnostic course of hemodynamic instability. For TTE and TEE focused examination techniques and sequences are illustrated with regards to their fast applicability to hemodynamic monitoring.
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[Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography for emergency diagnostics in noncardiac surgery patients]. Anaesthesist 2021; 71:65-82. [PMID: 34821955 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-021-01034-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Due to the development of compact and mobile devices, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is now being used as one important point-of-care diagnostic method in emergency rooms, intensive care units and operating rooms. In the first part of this advanced training series, general aspects of the examination method and the procedure as well as indications and contraindications were outlined. In addition, an overview of application areas beyond cardiac surgery in which TEE can be used to monitor the patient or to assist with the operative procedure was provided. In the second part, the main findings during intraoperative TEE in the event of hemodynamic instability or unexplained hypoxemia are presented. A shortened emergency examination as proposed by Reeves et al. is outlined. The article concludes with an outlook on semiautomatic interpretation software and computer-aided image acquisition.
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Jujo S, Nakahira A, Kataoka Y, Banno M, Tsujimoto Y, Tsujimoto H, Oikawa S, Matsui H, Berg BW. Transesophageal Echocardiography Simulator Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Simul Healthc 2021; 16:341-352. [PMID: 33428355 DOI: 10.1097/sih.0000000000000537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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SUMMARY STATEMENT We aimed to assess the learning effects of novice transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) simulator training and to identify gaps in existing studies. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the learning effects of novice TEE training with versus without simulators, searching published articles and proceedings in 6 major databases in June 2019. We included 9 RCTs (268 participants). Compared with nonsimulator training, TEE simulator training resulted in higher skill and knowledge posttraining test scores with large effect sizes (standardized mean difference = 0.81 for skill, 1.61 for knowledge; low-certainty evidence) and higher training satisfaction with a small effect size (standardized mean difference = 0.36; very low-certainty evidence). No RCTs reported training budget or patient outcomes. Additional well-designed studies with low risk of bias and large sample sizes are needed to provide reliable and robust findings and develop more effective TEE simulation-based training curricula.
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- Satoshi Jujo
- From the SimTiki Simulation Center (S.J., A.N., B.W.B.), John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI; Department of Anesthesiology (S.J., H.M.), Kameda General Hospital, Chiba; Department of Critical Care Medicine (A.N.), Nara Prefecture General Medical Center, Nara; Department of Respiratory Medicine (Y.K.) and Hospital Care Research Unit (Y.K., H.T.), Hyogo Prefectural Amagasaki General Medical Center, Hyogo; Department of Psychiatry (M.B.), Seichiryo Hospital; Department of Psychiatry (M.B.), Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi; Department of Nephrology and Dialysis (Y.T.), Kyoritsu Hospital, Hyogo; and Department of Healthcare Epidemiology (Y.T.), School of Public Health in the Graduate School of Medicine, and Medical Education Center (S.O.), Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Moreno Garijo J, Ibáñez C, Perdomo JM, Abel MD, Meineri M. Preintervention imaging and intraoperative management care of the hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy patient. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2021; 30:35-42. [PMID: 34558997 PMCID: PMC8941714 DOI: 10.1177/02184923211047126] [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] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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With an estimated overall mortality of less than 1 percent per year, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, is the most common genetic cardiomyopathy. Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography is the standard of care for assessing patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy undergoing surgical septal myectomy, allowing surgical planning, intraoperative hemodynamic monitoring, and postprocedural assessment of the repair, including detection of immediate complications. At various phases during surgical septal myectomy, the changing hemodynamic conditions may lead to worsening or improvement in left ventricle outflow tract obstruction by change in preload or afterload, systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve, or sympathetic stimulation. These characteristics represent unique challenges in the management of these patients, requiring a comprehensive understanding of the management of all the conditions required to decrease the left ventricle outflow tract gradient avoiding obstruction, which include the maintenance of sinus rhythm, adequate rate avoiding tachycardia and bradycardia, and avoidance of systemic hypotension preserving preload and afterload, with adequate vasoactive agents. The aim of this review is to summarize the perioperative assessment and management of patients undergoing hypertrophic obstructive myopathy surgery.
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- Jacobo Moreno Garijo
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, 33540Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic, 16493University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic, 16493University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, 156400Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, 40628Herzzentrum Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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Subramaniam K, Subramanian H, Knight J, Mandell D, McHugh SM. An Approach to Standard Perioperative Transthoracic Echocardiography Practice for Anesthesiologists-Perioperative Transthoracic Echocardiography Protocols. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2021; 36:367-386. [PMID: 34629240 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.08.100] [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: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The use of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has become the standard of care for most cardiac surgical procedures. There are guidelines established for training, practice, and quality improvement in perioperative TEE by the joint efforts of the American Society of Echocardiography and Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists. Cardiac point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) increasingly is being incorporated into anesthesiologists' training and practice. While a special "certification in Critical Care Echocardiography" was created by the National Board of Echocardiography in 2019, there currently exist no guidelines for training, certification, and practice of perioperative TTE by anesthesiologists. In this review, the authors describe the categories, indications and applications of perioperative TTE and provide a recommended sequence for performing an examination tailored to the evaluation of perioperative patients. Although the authors describe a protocol utilized at their institution, there are no standards described in the literature for PTTE. Cardiac anesthesiologists and cardiac anesthesia societies (Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, European Association of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists) must come forward to establish standards working in collaboration with echocardiography societies (American Society of Echocardiography, European Society of Cardiology).
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- Kathirvel Subramaniam
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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Morita Y, Kariya T, El-Bashir J, Galusca D, Guruswamy J, Tanaka K. TEE image quality improvement with our devised probe cover. Echocardiography 2021; 38:1496-1502. [PMID: 34296438 DOI: 10.1111/echo.15155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE(S) Our hypothesis was that our devised transesophageal echocardiography probe cover with the capacity for pinpoint suction would improve image quality. DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SETTING Single tertiary medical center. PARTICIPANTS Patients undergoing surgery requiring intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography. INTERVENTIONS Suctioning with inserted orogastric tube. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Changes in image quality with suctioning were assessed by 2 methods. In method #1, investigators categorized the quality of all acquired images on a numeric scale based on each investigator's impression (1: very poor, 2: poor, 3: acceptable, 4: good, and 5: very good). In method #2, the reproducibility of the left ventricular fraction area change (LV FAC) was assessed, assuming that improved transgastric midpapillary short-axis view image quality would yield better LV FAC reproducibility. With method #1, for midesophageal views, 26.5%, 70.5%, and 3.0% of images showed improved, the same, and worsened image quality, respectively. For transgastric views, 55.3%, 43.3%, and 1.4% showed improved, the same, and worsened image quality, respectively. For deep transgastric views, 60.0%, 38.0%, and 2.0% showed improved, the same, and worsened image quality, respectively. With method #2, the presuction group had an ICC of 0.942 (95% CI: 0.91, 0.965). The postsuction group had an ICC of 0.988 (95% CI: 0.981, 0.993). CONCLUSIONS Our investigation validates the potential image quality improvement withour devised TEE probe cover. However, its clinical validity needs to be confirmed by further studies.
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- Yoshihisa Morita
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Oklahoma University, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
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Meineri M, Arellano R, Bryson G, Arzola C, Chen R, Collins P, Denault A, Desjardins G, Fayad A, Funk D, Hegazy AF, Kim H, Kruger M, Kruisselbrink R, Perlas A, Prabhakar C, Syed S, Sidhu S, Tanzola R, Van Rensburg A, Talab H, Vegas A, Bainbridge D. Canadian recommendations for training and performance in basic perioperative point-of-care ultrasound: recommendations from a consensus of Canadian anesthesiology academic centres. Can J Anaesth 2020; 68:376-386. [DOI: 10.1007/s12630-020-01867-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Feasibility of Anesthesiologist-Performed Preoperative Echocardiography for the Prediction of Postinduction Hypotension: A Prospective Observational Study. Anesthesiol Res Pract 2020; 2020:1375741. [PMID: 33133184 PMCID: PMC7593761 DOI: 10.1155/2020/1375741] [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: 07/11/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Purpose To determine if left ventricular or inferior vena cava (IVC) measurements are easier to obtain on point-of-care ultrasound by anesthesiologists in preoperative patients, and to assess the relationship between preoperative cardiac dimensions and hypotension with the induction of general anesthesia. Methods This prospective observational study was conducted at a large academic medical center. Sixty-three patients undergoing noncardiac surgeries under general anesthesia were enrolled. Ultrasound examinations were performed by anesthesiologists in the preoperative area. To ensure that hypotension represented both a relative and absolute decrease in blood pressure, both a mean arterial pressure (MAP) < 65 mmHg and a MAP decrease of >30% from preoperative value defined this outcome. Results Left ventricular measurements were more likely to be acquired than IVC measurements (97% vs. 79%). Subjects without adequate images to assess IVC collapsibility tended to have a higher body mass index (33.6 ± 5.5 vs. 28.5 ± 4.5, p=0.001). While high left ventricular end-diastolic diameter values were associated with a decreased odds of MAP < 65 mmHg (OR: 0.24, 95% CI: 0.07–0.83, p=0.023) or a MAP decrease of >30% from baseline alone (OR: 0.25, 95% CI: 0.07–0.83, p=0.023), the primary endpoint of both relative and absolute hypotension was not associated with preoperative left ventricular dimensions. Conclusions Preoperative cardiac ultrasound may be a more reliable way for anesthesiologists to assess patients' volume status compared to ultrasound of the IVC, particularly for patients with a higher body mass index.
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Zou T, Yin W, Li Y, Deng L, Zhou R, Wang X, Chao Y, Zhang L, Kang Y. Hemodynamics in Shock Patients Assessed by Critical Care Ultrasound and Its Relationship to Outcome: A Prospective Study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:5175393. [PMID: 33015171 PMCID: PMC7512042 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5175393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Shock is one of the causes of mortality in the intensive care unit (ICU). Traditionally, hemodynamics related to shock have been monitored by broad-spectrum devices with treatment guided by many inaccurate variables to describe the pathophysiological changes. Critical care ultrasound (CCUS) has been widely advocated as a preferred tool to monitor shock patients. The purpose of this study was to analyze and broaden current knowledge of the characteristics of ultrasonic hemodynamic pattern and investigate their relationship to outcome. METHODS This prospective study of shock patients in CCUS was conducted in 181 adult patients between April 2016 and June 2017 in the Department of Intensive Care Unit of West China Hospital. CCUS was performed within the initial 6 hours after shock patients were enrolled. The demographic and clinical characteristics, ultrasonic pattern of hemodynamics, and outcome were recorded. A stepwise bivariate logistic regression model was established to identify the correlation between ultrasonic variables and the 28-day mortality. RESULTS A total of 181 patients with shock were included in our study (male/female: 113/68). The mean age was 58.2 ± 18.0 years; the mean Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II score) was 23.7 ± 8.7, and the 28-day mortality was 44.8% (81/181). The details of ultrasonic pattern were well represented, and the multivariate analysis revealed that mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE), mitral annular peak systolic velocity (S'-MV), tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), and lung ultrasound score (LUSS) were the independent risk factors for 28-day mortality in our study, as well as APACHE II score, PaO2/FiO2, and lactate (p = 0.047, 0.041, 0.022, 0.002, 0.027, 0.028, and 0.01, respectively). CONCLUSIONS CCUS exam on admission provided valuable information to describe the pathophysiological changes of shock patients and the mechanism of shock. Several critical variables obtained by CCUS were related to outcome, hence deserving more attention in clinical decision-making. Trial Registration. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of West China Hospital Review Board for human research with the following reference number 201736 and was registered on ClinicalTrials. This trial is registered with NCT03082326 on 3 March 2017 (retrospectively registered).
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- Tongjuan Zou
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Hospital of Tsinghua University, Beijing 100016, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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Carmona García P, García Fuster R, Mateo E, Badía Gamarra S, López Cantero M, Gutiérrez Carretero E, Maestre ML, Legname V, Fita G, Vives M, Koller Bernhard T, Sánchez Pérez E, Miralles Bagán J, Italiano S, Darias-Delbey B, Barrio JM, Hortal J, Sáez de Ibarra JI, Hernández A. Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography in cardiovascular surgery. Consensus document from the Spanish Society of Anesthesia and Critical Care (SEDAR) and the Spanish Society of Endovascular and Cardiovascular Surgery (SECCE). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 67:446-480. [PMID: 32948329 DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2020.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Transesophageal echocardiography is a semi-invasive technique that allows an evaluation of cardiac morphology and function in real time and it is a quality standard in cardiovascular surgery. It has become a fundamental tool for both monitoring and diagnosis in the intraoperative period that allows decide the correct surgical planning and pharmacological management. The goal of this document is to answer the questions of when and how the perioperative TEE should be performed in cardiovascular surgery, what are their applications in the intraoperative, who should perform it and how the information should be transmitted. The authors made a systematic review of international guidelines, review articles and clinical trials to answer by consensus to these questions.
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- P Carmona García
- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario la Fe, Valencia, España. Miembro del grupo de trabajo en Ecografía de la Sección de Cuidados Críticos de la SEDAR. Coordinadora del grupo de trabajo en Ecocardiografía, transesofágica intraoperatoria de la SEDAR
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Consorcio Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, España. Coordinador del grupo de trabajo en Ecocardiografía, transesofágica intraoperatoria de la SECCE.
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Consorcio Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Universitario Trías y Pujol, Badalona, España
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario la Fe, Valencia, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital, Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, España
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- Sección Cardiotorácica, Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Sant Pau, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Centro Médico Teknon, Barcelona, España
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- Sección Cardiotorácica, Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación. Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, España
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- EDAIC. PhD. Sección Cardiotorácica, Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Dr Josep Trueta de Girona, España. Representante de España en la EACTA. Co-director del grupo de trabajo en Ecografía de la Sección de Cuidados Críticos de la SEDAR. Representante del subcomité de Educación de EACTA. Co-director grupo EchoSim
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- Sección Cardiotorácica, Servicio de Anestesiología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, España
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- EDAIC. Sección de Cirugía Cardiaca, Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España. Miembro del grupo de trabajo en Ecografía de la Sección de Cuidados Críticos de la SEDAR
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- Sección Cardiotorácica, Servicio Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Sant Pau, Barcelona, España
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- Sección Cardiotorácica, Servicio de Anestesiología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio Anestesiología y Reanimación, Proceso del Paciente, Cardioquirúrgico, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Canarias, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, España
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- Sección Anestesia y Reanimación Cardiovascular, Servicio de Anestesia y Reanimación, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital General. Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Cirugía Cardiaca, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, España
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- Departamento de Anestesia y Cuidados Intensivos, Grupo Policlínica, Ibiza, España. Miembro del grupo de trabajo en Ecografía de la Sección de Cuidados Críticos, de la SEDAR Representante del subcomité de Educación de EACTA, EDAIC, Codirector grupo EchoSim
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Carmona García P, García Fuster R, Mateo E, Badía Gamarra S, López Cantero M, Gutiérrez Carretero E, Maestre ML, Legname V, Fita G, Vives M, Koller Bernhard T, Sánchez Pérez E, Miralles Bagán J, Italiano S, Darias-Delbey B, Barrio JM, Hortal J, Sáez de Ibarra JI, Hernández A. Ecocardiografía transesofágica intraoperatoria en cirugía cardiovascular. Documento de consenso de la Sociedad Española de Anestesiología y Reanimación (SEDAR) y Sociedad Española de Cirugía Cardiovascular y Endovascular (SECCE). CIRUGIA CARDIOVASCULAR 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.circv.2020.03.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Vanneman MW, Dalia AA, Crowley JC, Luchette KR, Chitilian HV, Shelton KT. A Focused Transesophageal Echocardiography Protocol for Intraoperative Management During Orthotopic Liver Transplantation. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 34:1824-1832. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.01.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 01/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Weber U, Zapletal B, Base E, Hambrusch M, Ristl R, Mora B. Resident performance in basic perioperative transesophageal echocardiography: Comparing 3 teaching methods in a randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e17072. [PMID: 31490407 PMCID: PMC6738965 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Training in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is based on hands-on training in the operating room, which is time consuming and therefore limits its experience among anesthesiologists. Medical simulations have been successfully used for training of invasive procedures in many areas.This paper compares the difference in effectiveness of teaching the 11 basic TEE views using either e-learning, simulation based training or hands-on training in the operating room in 3 groups of residents. METHODS We included 51 anesthesia and intensive care residents of all training levels but no prior training in echocardiography in this prospective randomized single-center study.Residents received a tutorial about theoretical knowledge followed by 2 practical study sessions either by e-learning using an online simulator (www.pie.med.utoronto.ca/TEE), with the simulation mannequin (CAE Vimedix Simulator) or in the operating room. Both, a theoretical multiple choice test (0-50 points) and a practical exam test (0-110 points) on the simulation mannequin had to be completed.The primary endpoint was the post-training scores in the practical and theoretical exams after all training sessions. RESULTS Residents received significantly higher test scores in both practical and theoretical examinations after training with the simulation mannequin (108.41 ± 2.09, 40.6 ± 5.23, n = 17) compared with e-learning (106.88 ± 4.53, 36 ± 4.76, n = 17) or hands-on training (106.82 ± 2.01, 34.94 ± 4.72, n = 17). CONCLUSIONS Simulation based TEE training provides more effective training than other teaching methods. It is therefore especially suitable for the initial stages of TEE training to acquire psychomotor skills and knowledge of echo-anatomy.
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- Ulrike Weber
- Division of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology, General Intensive Care and Pain Medicine
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- Division of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology, General Intensive Care and Pain Medicine
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- Division of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology, General Intensive Care and Pain Medicine
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- Division of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology, General Intensive Care and Pain Medicine
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- Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics and Intelligent Systems, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology, General Intensive Care and Pain Medicine
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Krichevskiy LA, Dzybinskaya EV. Fifteen Years of Transesophageal Echocardiography in Cardiac Anesthesia in Russia. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019; 33:3375-3382. [PMID: 31253523 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2019] [Revised: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Transesophageal echocardiography was first introduced in Russia as a component of anesthesiology monitoring in 2003 following its successful implementation in the practice of cardiac anesthesia in the United States and Western Europe. This novel opportunity for perioperative hemodynamic evaluation was enthusiastically adopted at several cardiac surgical clinics despite the presence of critical barriers. The most important of these were the lack of certification programs for anesthesiologists, limited equipment, and a lack of understanding of the responsibility of the anesthesiologist as the coordinator of perioperative therapeutic decisions. Although intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography as a part of the anesthesiology protocol has been introduced in less than 10% of Russian cardiac surgery clinics, a group of interested anesthesiologists has formed over the last 15 years. Both the technical conditions and professional mentality of anesthesiologists need to be changed substantially for successful further development of intraoperative echocardiography. This review aims to highlight the milestones, successes, and challenges in the implementation of intraoperative echocardiography in the practice of cardiac anesthesiology in Russia, which may be interesting to a wide range of cardiac anesthesiologists.
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- Lev A Krichevskiy
- City Clinical Hospital n.a. S.S.Yudin, Department of Health of Moscow, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Moscow, Russia.
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- National Medical Research Center of Cardiology, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Moscow, Russia
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Mackersey K, Leff J. Preparing for a Fellowship in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology: Resources and Approaches for the Anesthesiology Trainee. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019; 33:621-638. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2018.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Smeltz AM, Kolarczyk LM, Isaak RS. Update on Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism Management: A Decision Support Tool to Aid in Diagnosis and Treatment. Adv Anesth 2018; 35:213-228. [PMID: 29103574 DOI: 10.1016/j.aan.2017.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) affects up to 1 in every 1000 people per year, one-third of whom do not survive. Moreover, perioperative presentation of PE is 5 times more likely than at other times and poses a unique set of challenges for both diagnosis and treatment. This article discusses several important aspects regarding the prevention, diagnosis, and management of perioperative PE, incorporating information from the most recent practice guidelines, emerging literature on medical therapy, and interventional therapies. It proposes a clinical decision support tool that organizes the salient aspects of perioperative PE management to serve as an aid in practice.
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- Alan M Smeltz
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, N2198 UNC Hospitals, CB 7010, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, N2198 UNC Hospitals, CB 7010, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, N2198 UNC Hospitals, CB 7010, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.
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Morita Y, Marzbani K, Kinoshita H, El-Bashir J, Galusca D, Han X, Modak R. Potential for Orogastric Tube Attached Transesophageal Echocardiography to Improve Intraoperative Image Quality. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2018; 32:e14-e16. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2018.04.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiogram During Orthotopic Liver Transplantation: TEE to the Rescue! Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2018; 22:146-149. [DOI: 10.1177/1089253218757032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Supported by a growing number of studies and case reports in the literature, perioperative use of TEE in non-cardiac cases has significantly increased the past two decades. The utility of TEE in monitoring hemodynamic, and diagnosing causes of hypotension refractory to conventional therapy, have made it an almost indispensible tool during major surgeries, such liver transplantation. Despite this fact, compared to the adult population, there is a lack of an equivalent amount of literature on the perioperative use of TEE in pediatric cases. In our case we report the utilization of TEE during a pediatric liver transplant, to diagnose a post reperfusion suprahepatic anastomosis stricture. In this case, the cooperation of the anesthesia, the surgical, and the cardiology teams, helped in resolving the case, allowing a positive outcome for the patient. To our knowledge, this is the first case describing the use of TEE during a pediatric liver transplant.
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Core point-of-care ultrasound curriculum: What does every anesthesiologist need to know? Can J Anaesth 2018; 65:417-426. [DOI: 10.1007/s12630-018-1063-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2017] [Revised: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 12/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Cywinski JB, Maheshwari K. Con: Transesophageal Echocardiography Is Not Recommended as a Routine Monitor for Patients Undergoing Liver Transplantation. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2017; 31:2287-2289. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2016.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Head to toe ultrasound: Current opinion on its role in hemodynamic instability, hypoxemia, oligoanuria and the patient with altered neurological status☆. COLOMBIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1097/01819236-201710000-00007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Denault AY, Casas C, Puentes W, Eljaiek R, Iglesias I. Head to toe ultrasound: Current opinion on its role in hemodynamic instability, hypoxemia, oligoanuria and the patient with altered neurological status. COLOMBIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rcae.2017.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Denault AY, Casas C, Puentes W, Eljaiek R, Iglesias I. Ultrasonido de la cabeza a los pies: opinión actual sobre su utilidad en inestabilidad hemodinámica, hipoxemia, oligoanuria y en el paciente con estado neurológico alterado. COLOMBIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rca.2017.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Garijo JM, Mashari A, Meineri M. Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography in General Anesthesia. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-017-0221-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Smeltz AM, Caranasos TG, Teeter EG. BioGlue-Associated Loss of Aortic Valve Leaflet Motility Sonographically Masked by Both Newly Replaced Mechanical Aortic and Mitral Valves. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2017; 22:91-94. [PMID: 28818015 DOI: 10.1177/1089253217725889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BioGlue is a surgical adhesive widely used to help reinforce complex cardiac and vascular repairs. Since its introduction, several case reports have emerged revealing complications that all providers should be mindful of whenever the product is used. This report considers a unique situation where BioGlue was used after double cardiac valve repair that resulted in adhesion of the new mechanical aortic valve leaflets and was difficult to visualize with transesophageal echocardiography.
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- 1 University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Kleiman AM, Forkin KT, Bechtel AJ, Collins SR, Ma JZ, Nemergut EC, Huffmyer JL. Generative Retrieval Improves Learning and Retention of Cardiac Anatomy Using Transesophageal Echocardiography. Anesth Analg 2017; 124:1440-1444. [PMID: 28431420 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000002004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a valuable monitor for patients undergoing cardiac and noncardiac surgery as it allows for evaluation of cardiovascular compromise in the perioperative period. It is challenging for anesthesiology residents and medical students to learn to use and interpret TEE in the clinical environment. A critical component of learning to use and interpret TEE is a strong grasp of normal cardiovascular ultrasound anatomy. METHODS Fifteen fourth-year medical students and 15 post-graduate year (PGY) 1 and 2 anesthesiology residents without prior training in cardiac anesthesia or TEE viewed normal cardiovascular anatomy TEE video clips; participants were randomized to learning cardiac anatomy in generative retrieval (GR) and standard practice (SP) groups. GR participants were required to verbally identify each unlabeled cardiac anatomical structure within 10 seconds of the TEE video appearing on the screen. Then a correctly labeled TEE video clip was shown to the GR participant for 5 more seconds. SP participants viewed the same TEE video clips as GR but there was no requirement for SP participants to generate an answer; for the SP group, each TEE video image was labeled with the correctly identified anatomical structure for the 15 second period. All participants were tested for intermediate (1 week) and late (1 month) retention of normal TEE cardiovascular anatomy. Improvement of intermediate and late retention of TEE cardiovascular anatomy was evaluated using a linear mixed effects model with random intercepts and random slopes. RESULTS There was no statistically significant difference in baseline score between GR (49% ± 11) and SP (50% ± 12), with mean difference (95% CI) -1.1% (-9.5, 7.3%). At 1 week following the educational intervention, GR (90% ± 5) performed significantly better than SP (82% ± 11), with mean difference (95% CI) 8.1% (1.9, 14.2%); P = .012. This significant increase in scores persisted in the late posttest session at one month (GR: 83% ± 12; SP: 72% ± 12), with mean difference (95% CI) 10.2% (1.3 to 19.1%); P = .026. Mixed effects analysis showed significant improvements in TEE cardiovascular anatomy over time, at 5.9% and 3.5% per week for GR and SP groups respectively (P = .0003), and GR improved marginally faster than SP (P = .065). CONCLUSIONS Medical students and anesthesiology residents inexperienced in the use of TEE showed both improved learning and retention of basic cardiovascular ultrasound anatomy with the incorporation of GR into the educational experience.
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- Amanda M Kleiman
- From the Departments of *Anesthesiology, and †Public Health Sciences, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Standard Setting for Clinical Performance of Basic Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography. Anesthesiology 2017; 126:718-728. [DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000001538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background
Credible methods for assessing competency in basic perioperative transesophageal echocardiography examinations have not been reported. The authors’ objective was to demonstrate the collection of real-world basic perioperative transesophageal examination performance data and establish passing scores for each component of the basic perioperative transesophageal examination, as well as a global passing score for clinical performance of the basic perioperative transesophageal examination using the Angoff method.
Methods
National Board of Echocardiography (Raleigh, North Carolina) advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography–certified anesthesiologists (n = 7) served as subject matter experts for two Angoff standard-setting sessions. The first session was held before data analysis, and the second session for calibration of passing scores was held 9 months later. The performance of 12 anesthesiology residents was assessed via the new passing score grading system.
Results
The first standard-setting procedure resulted in a global passing score of 63 ± 13% on a basic perioperative transesophageal examination. The global passing score from the second standard-setting session was 73 ± 9%. Three hundred seventy-one basic perioperative transesophageal examinations from 12 anesthesiology residents were included in the analysis and used to guide the second standard-setting session. All residents scored higher than the global passing score from both standard-setting sessions.
Conclusions
To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first demonstration that the collection of real-world anesthesia resident basic perioperative transesophageal examination clinical performance data is possible and that automated grading for competency assessment is feasible. The authors’ findings demonstrate at least minimal basic perioperative transesophageal examination clinical competency of the 12 residents.
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A Road Map to Assess Clinical Competency in Basic Transesophageal Echocardiography. Anesthesiology 2017; 126:582-584. [DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000001539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Alcaraz G, Meineri M, Dattilo K, Wąsowicz M. Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiographic Diagnosis of Acute Budd-Chiari Syndrome After Extended Right Hepatectomy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 7:13-5. [PMID: 27166743 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000000326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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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Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a congestive hepatopathy caused by hepatic venous outflow obstruction. Torsion of the remnant liver after extended right hepatectomy is a potential cause of acute BCS, and it can lead to acute liver failure or death. We present a case of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) diagnosis of acute BCS after extended right hepatectomy. TEE allowed timely detection of acute BCS and consequent inferior vena cava obstruction and decreased right atrial filling as the cause of sudden life-threatening hemodynamic collapse unresponsive to intravascular volume therapy and inotropic support. TEE constituted a stepped-up level of monitoring, prompting an immediate surgical reexploration, and resolution of hemodynamic instability.
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- Gabriela Alcaraz
- From the Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW A need for further assessment of patients in the perioperative setting and an increasing availability of ultrasonography equipment have facilitated the diffusion of ultrasonography and lately focused transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) in anesthesiology practice. This review will discuss the possible use of focused TTE in the perioperative setting and provides an update on present and future perspectives. RECENT FINDINGS Several studies focusing on patient management and diagnostic accuracy of perioperative, focused TTE, have been published recently. Several multidisciplinary guidelines addressing use and educational aspects of focused ultrasonography are available, yet guidelines focusing solely on the use in the perioperative setting are lacking. SUMMARY Hemodynamically significant cardiac disease or pathophysiology can be disclosed using TTE. Focused TTE is feasible for perioperative patient management and monitoring and will be an inevitable and indispensable tool for the anesthetist. Future research should focus on the outcome of perioperative TTE performed by anesthetists, using rigorous study designs and patient-centered outcomes such as mortality and morbidity.
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Imaging in Thoracic Surgery. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-016-0163-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Mahmood F, Matyal R, Skubas N, Montealegre-Gallegos M, Swaminathan M, Denault A, Sniecinski R, Mitchell JD, Taylor M, Haskins S, Shahul S, Oren-Grinberg A, Wouters P, Shook D, Reeves ST. Perioperative Ultrasound Training in Anesthesiology. Anesth Analg 2016; 122:1794-804. [DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000001134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Teaching whole body point-of-care ultrasound: advancing the skills of tomorrow's anesthesiologists. Anesthesiology 2015. [PMID: 26197045 DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000000777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Shah R, Gutsche JT, Patel PA, Fabbro M, Ochroch EA, Valentine EA, Augoustides JGT. CASE 6-2016Cardiopulmonary Bypass as a Bridge to Clinical Recovery From Cardiovascular Collapse During Graft Reperfusion in Liver Transplantation. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2015; 30:809-15. [PMID: 26738978 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2015.08.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Ronak Shah
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Liver Transplant Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Liver Transplant Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
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Tan TC, Dudzinski DM, Hung J, Mehta V. Peri-operative assessment of right heart function: role of echocardiography. Eur J Clin Invest 2015; 45:755-66. [PMID: 25989109 DOI: 10.1111/eci.12462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2015] [Accepted: 05/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The right heart contributes significantly to overall cardiac function. Right ventricular (RV) haemodynamics and function have been defined to be physiologically different from the left ventricle, and yet independently associated with outcomes in a spectrum of conditions. In particular, RV function has been shown to influence prognosis of patients undergoing surgery. The assessment of right heart function during the intra-operative and immediate postoperative periods plays an important role in the clinical management of patients having surgery. While a number of techniques are available for the assessment of the right heart intra-operatively, echocardiography remains the prime choice being least invasive, relatively safe, readily accessible and cost-effective. Advancements in the field of echocardiographic have improved ability to assess right heart function. This review examines the role echocardiography and advances in this imaging modality in the assessment of right heart function within the peri-operative setting.
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- Timothy C Tan
- Cardiac Ultrasound Laboratory, Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Cardiac Ultrasound Laboratory, Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Cardiac Ultrasound Laboratory, Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Clinical practice in perioperative monitoring in adult cardiac surgery: is there a standard of care? Results from an national survey. J Clin Monit Comput 2015; 30:347-65. [PMID: 26089166 DOI: 10.1007/s10877-015-9725-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2015] [Accepted: 06/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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This study was to investigate and define what is considered as a current clinical practice in hemodynamic monitoring and vasoactive medication use after cardiac surgery in Italy. A 33-item questionnaire was sent to all intensive care units (ICUs) admitting patients after cardiac surgery. 71 out of 92 identified centers (77.2 %) returned a completed questionnaire. Electrocardiogram, invasive blood pressure, central venous pressure, pulse oximetry, diuresis, body temperature and blood gas analysis were identified as routinely used hemodynamic monitoring, whereas advanced monitoring was performed with pulmonary artery catheter or echocardiography. Crystalloids were the fluids of choice for volume replacement (86.8 % of Centers). To guide volume management, central venous pressure (26.7 %) and invasive blood pressure (19.7 %) were the most frequently used parameters. Dobutamine was the first choice for treatment of left heart dysfunction (40 %) and epinephrine was the first choice for right heart dysfunction (26.8 %). Half of the Centers had an internal protocol for vasoactive drugs administration. Intra-aortic balloon pump and extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation were widely available among Cardiothoracic ICUs. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors were suspended in 28 % of the Centers. The survey shows what is considered as standard monitoring in Italian Cardiac ICUs. Standard, routinely used monitoring consists of ECG, SpO2, etCO2, invasive BP, CVP, diuresis, body temperature, and BGA. It also shows that there is large variability among the various Centers regarding hemodynamic monitoring of fluid therapy and inotropes administration. Further research is required to better standardize and define the indicators to improve the standards of intensive care after cardiac surgery among Italian cardiac ICUs.
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Krishnan S, Schmidt GA. Acute right ventricular dysfunction: real-time management with echocardiography. Chest 2015; 147:835-846. [PMID: 25732449 DOI: 10.1378/chest.14-1335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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In critically ill patients, the right ventricle is susceptible to dysfunction due to increased afterload, decreased contractility, or alterations in preload. With the increased use of point-of-care ultrasonography and a decline in the use of pulmonary artery catheters, echocardiography can be the ideal tool for evaluation and to guide hemodynamic and respiratory therapy. We review the epidemiology of right ventricular failure in critically ill patients; echocardiographic parameters for evaluating the right ventricle; and the impact of mechanical ventilation, fluid therapy, and vasoactive infusions on the right ventricle. Finally, we summarize the principles of management in the context of right ventricular dysfunction and provide recommendations for echocardiography-guided management.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Use of ultrasound in the acute care setting has become more common in recent years. However, it still remains underutilized in the perioperative management of critical patients. In this review, we aim to increase the awareness of ultrasound as an important diagnostic modality that can be used in the perioperative period to improve patient care. Our main focus will be in describing the diagnostic uses of ultrasound to identify cardiac, pulmonary, airway and vascular diseases commonly encountered in acute care settings. RECENT FINDINGS We find that ultrasound can be used in a quick fashion to assess a haemodynamically unstable patient. Protocols are available to use ultrasound as a part of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Ultrasound can help in deciding fluid vs. pressor treatment by evaluating the inferior vena cava and other cardiac structures.Lung ultrasound can not only help in diagnosing pneumothoracies and effusions but also look at lung recruitment and diaphragmatic movement, hence can aid in deciding extubation strategies. This modality can be utilized for confirmation of endotracheal tube.Recent interest in axillary vein cannulation with ultrasound guidance has gained some momentum. SUMMARY This article covers the recent developments and literature available on point of care ultrasound and its utilization in the perioperative period. We have not covered some other important uses of ultrasound such as abdominal examination looking at the aorta and other abdominal organs. This was beyond the scope of this article.
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Poth JM, Beck DR, Bartels K. Ultrasonography for haemodynamic monitoring. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2014; 28:337-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2014.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2014] [Revised: 08/05/2014] [Accepted: 08/27/2014] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Ramakrishna H, Kohl BA, Gutsche JT, Fassl J, Patel PA, Riha H, Ghadimi K, Vernick WJ, Andritsos M, Silvay G, Augoustides JGT. The year in cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia: selected highlights from 2013. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2014; 28:1-7. [PMID: 24440007 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2013.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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This article reviewed selected research highlights of 2013 that pertain to the specialty of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia. The first major theme is the commemoration of the sixtieth anniversary of the first successful cardiac surgical procedure with cardiopulmonary bypass conducted by Dr Gibbon. This major milestone revolutionized the practice of cardiovascular surgery and invigorated a paradigm of mechanical platforms for contemporary perioperative cardiovascular practice. Dr Kolff was also a leading contributor in this area because of his important contributions to the refinement of cardiopulmonary bypass and mechanical ventricular assistance. The second major theme is the diffusion of echocardiography throughout perioperative practice. There are now guidelines and training pathways to guide its generalization into everyday practice. The third major theme is the paradigm shift in perioperative fluid management. Recent large randomized trials suggest that fluids are drugs that require a precise prescription with respect to type, dose, and duration. The final theme is patient safety in the cardiac perioperative environment. A recent expert scientific statement has focused attention on this issue because most perioperative errors are preventable. It is likely that clinical research in this area will blossom because this is a major opportunity for improvement in our specialty. The patient care processes identified in these research highlights will further improve perioperative outcomes for our patients.
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- Harish Ramakrishna
- Assistant Professor, Director of Cardiac Anesthesia, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
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- Assistant Professor, Director of Critical Care, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Clinical Assistant Professor, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Senior Fellow, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care,Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Professor, Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
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- Assistant Professor, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
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Denault A, Lamarche Y, Rochon A, Cogan J, Liszkowski M, Lebon JS, Ayoub C, Taillefer J, Blain R, Viens C, Couture P, Deschamps A. Innovative approaches in the perioperative care of the cardiac surgical patient in the operating room and intensive care unit. Can J Cardiol 2014; 30:S459-77. [PMID: 25432139 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2014.09.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2014] [Revised: 09/11/2014] [Accepted: 09/24/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Perioperative care for cardiac surgery is undergoing rapid evolution. Many of the changes involve the application of novel technologies to tackle common challenges in optimizing perioperative management. Herein, we illustrate recent advances in perioperative management by focusing on a number of novel components that we judge to be particularly important. These include: the introduction of brain and somatic oximetry; transesophageal echocardiographic hemodynamic monitoring and bedside focused ultrasound; ultrasound-guided vascular access; point-of-care coagulation surveillance; right ventricular pressure monitoring; novel inhaled treatment for right ventricular failure; new approaches for postoperative pain management; novel approaches in specialized care procedures to ensure quality control; and specific approaches to optimize the management for postoperative cardiac arrest. Herein, we discuss the reasons that each of these components are particularly important in improving perioperative care, describe how they can be addressed, and their impact in the care of patients who undergo cardiac surgery.
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- André Denault
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Program, Montreal Heart Institute, and Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Critical Care Program, Montreal Heart Institute, and Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Cardiology and Critical Care Program, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Vegas A, Denault A, Royse C. A bedside clinical and ultrasound-based approach to hemodynamic instability - Part II: bedside ultrasound in hemodynamic shock: continuing professional development. Can J Anaesth 2014; 61:1008-27. [PMID: 25274122 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-014-0231-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2014] [Accepted: 08/19/2014] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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UNLABELLED Shock is defined as a situation where oxygen transport and delivery is inadequate to meet oxygen demand. The patient in shock is evaluated through medical history, physical examination, and careful observation of the hemodynamic and respiratory monitors. The patient is initially managed with basic resuscitation measures, however bedside ultrasound should be performed if hemodynamic instability persists. We propose to use ultrasound of the inferior vena cava (IVC), and the concept of venous return, as the initial step in order to identify the mechanism of shock. Doppler examination of the hepatic venous flow can also be added. Further ultrasound examination of the patient's heart, thorax, and abdomen can then be performed in order to determine the etiology of shock. In patients with reduced mean systemic venous pressure, an examination of the patient's thoracic and abdominal cavities to detect free fluid, pneumonia, or empyema can be considered. In patients with increased right atrial pressure, transthoracic echocardiography will allow identification of left or right ventricular dysfunction. Finally, in the presence of increased resistance to venous return, thoracic examination for pneumothorax or cardiac tamponade and abdominal examination for signs of abdominal compartment syndrome or IVC occlusion can be considered. Subsequent treatment can then be tailored to the etiology of shock. Elements of bedside ultrasound examination are currently taught in many anesthesia training programs. PURPOSE To develop an approach to the patient in shock that incorporates bedside ultrasound examination.
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- Annette Vegas
- Department of Anesthesiology, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Chen W, Zhu B. Thrombus in left ventricle discovered by transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) in a patient with acute abdomen: how TOE can be crucial for decision-making in non-cardiac surgery. Br J Anaesth 2014; 113:192-4. [PMID: 24942720 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aeu216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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