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Hanson TM, Magder LS, Pellegrini VD. Substantial Improvement in Self-Reported Mental Health Following Total Hip Arthroplasty Occurs Independent of Anesthetic Technique. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:1220-1225.e1. [PMID: 37977307 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The influence of anesthetic type on mental health after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is poorly understood. Adverse effects of general anesthesia (GA) on cognition following major non-cardiac surgery are well known, but mental health following THA is less well-studied. We hypothesized that neuraxial anesthesia (NA) would provide favorable mental health profiles compared with GA after THA. METHODS Prospectively collected Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-10 (PROMIS) Global Mental Health (GMH) scores at preoperative baseline, and 1, 3, and 6 months after THA were accessed on 4,353 patients in the Pulmonary Embolism Prevention After HiP and KneE Replacement (PEPPER) Trial (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02810704). Anesthesia was categorized as: general (GA), neuraxial (NA), and neuraxial with peripheral block (NAP). The GMH was assessed longitudinally and compared between groups. RESULTS Postoperative GMH improved (P < .05) over preoperative in every anesthetic group. Groups receiving NA had higher baseline GMH scores. Improvement in GMH was diminished after GA alone and plateaued after 1 month. Adding NA or peripheral nerve block to GA conferred additional benefit to GMH improvement. CONCLUSIONS Patient-perceived mental health improves significantly after THA regardless of anesthetic type. Patients who have higher baseline GMH scores more commonly received NA, likely due to nonsurgical care determinants; these differences in mental wellness persisted at follow-up. Adjunctive NA or peripheral nerve block favored GMH improvement, whereas solitary GA diminished GMH improvement, which plateaued after 1 month. Substantial mental health benefits of THA may overshadow subtle differences in GMH attributable to anesthetic type.
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- Thomas M Hanson
- Department of Orthopaedics, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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Wang T, Zhou Y, Xu M, Deng Y. Continuing medical education for attending physicians in anesthesia: Feasibility of an innovative blended learning approach. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37947. [PMID: 38669423 PMCID: PMC11049706 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Continuing medical education plays a pivotal role in fostering and upholding the standard of excellence in medicine. Both SPOC (small private online course) and BOPPPS (bridge-in, learning objective, pretest, participatory learning, posttest, and summary) methodologies are rooted in the same educational and learning theories, emphasizing active student engagement, interaction, and feedback. Using ultrasound-guided spinal anesthesia as an exemplar, we aimed to investigate the feasibility of blended teaching (combination of BOPPPS and SPOC) for anesthesiology clinicians and explore trainees' and trainers' perspectives towards the innovative method. Twenty-seven attending anesthesiologists were randomly divided into experimental group (n = 14, blended teaching method) and control group (n = 13, traditional teaching method). The questionnaire was administered before and a week post-training. Their operative skills (measured by operation time) were assessed. The students' cognitive evaluation of the blended teaching mode was conducted in the experimental group. The experimental group demonstrated notably higher theoretical scores compared to the control group [(46.42 ± 5.345) vs (41.92 ± 5.219), t = 2.213, P < .05]. The operation time in the experimental group was significantly shorter than that in the control group [(84.79 ± 28.450) seconds vs (114.23 ± 35.607) seconds, t = -2.383, P < .05]. Most participants preferred blended learning as it was more effective than traditional learning. Suggestions for enhancement included enhanced online interactivity with trainers and the inclusion of case analysis. Integration of blended teaching incorporating BOPPPS and SPOC methodologies holds promise for enhancing the efficiency of skill training among anesthesiologists. Blended learning may become a viable and well-received option among anesthesia clinicians in China.
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- Tian Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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Yayla A, Karaman Özlü Z, Uymaz Aras G. Caffeine and Sleep in Preventing Post-spinal Headache: Which One is More Effective? Biol Res Nurs 2024:10998004241249938. [PMID: 38676282 DOI: 10.1177/10998004241249938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The study aimed to determine the effects of caffeine consumption and sleep on post-spinal headache after spinal anesthesia. BACKGROUND Post-spinal headache is among the most well-known and common complications of spinal anesthesia. Although caffeine consumption is recommended to prevent headache after spinal anesthesia, caffeine does not prevent headache and causes sleep-related problems. No study in the literature found a correlation between sleep and caffeine consumption after spinal anesthesia and post-spinal headache. METHODS The research is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. The study sample comprised 425 patients who underwent elective surgery in a research hospital. The research data were collected by face-to-face interviews between April 2021 and December 2023. The "Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics Form," "Richard-Campbell Sleep Scale," "Insomnia Severity Index," and "Visual Analog Scale" were used in data collection. Factors affecting post-spinal headache were determined using binary logistic regression analysis. RESULTS According to the binary logistic regression, the insomnia severity score (OR = 1.234; p < .001), sleep quality score (OR = .992; p < .01), postoperative sleep duration (OR = .619; p < .05), and not consuming coffee (OR = .035; p < .001) are statistically significant predictors of post-spinal headache and explain 57.7% of the variance. A one-unit increase in patients' insomnia severity increased the probability of experiencing a post-spinal headache by 23.4%. With a one-unit increase in sleep quality, there was an 8% decrease in the probability of experiencing spinal headache, and a 3.81% decrease in the probability of experiencing post-spinal headache with an increase in sleep duration after surgery. The probability of experiencing post-spinal headache was 0.35 times higher in individuals who did not consume caffeine after surgery than in those who consumed it. CONCLUSION The present study demonstrated that insomnia severity and sleep quality were more effective than caffeine consumption in preventing post-spinal headache. Insomnia and decreased sleep quality may cause a significant burden in developing post-spinal headache in patients and may cause post-spinal headache to be observed more frequently. Therefore, the use of caffeine in preventing or reducing post-spinal headache may adversely affect the duration and quality of sleep and increase the severity of insomnia.
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- Ayşegül Yayla
- Department of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Anesthesiology Clinical Research Office, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Medical Services and Techniques Department, Vocational School of Health Services, Ardahan, Turkey
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Sayal HB, İnal HA, Ozturk Inal Z. The impact of preoperative anxiety on pain and analgesia consumption in women undergoing vaginal hysterectomy with general anesthesia and spinal anesthesia. Ginekol Pol 2024:VM/OJS/J/94702. [PMID: 38632877 DOI: 10.5603/gpl.94702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the impact of preoperative anxiety on pain and analgesic consumption in patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy (VH) with general and spinal anesthesia. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 200 participants, including 100 undergoing vaginal hysterectomy with general anesthesia (group 1) and 100 with spinal anesthesia (group 2), were enrolled. A visual analog scale (VAS) was used for the postoperative pain intensity. RESULTS The 1st hour, 6th hour, 12th hour, and 18th hour VAS scores were higher in vaginal hysterectomy with general anesthesia than in vaginal hysterectomy with spinal anesthesia. CONCLUSIONS Although participants undergoing VH with spinal anesthesia (preoperative state anxiety inventory score > 45) had lower pain intensity scores in the first 18 hours compared to those undergoing VH with general anesthesia, their postoperative analgesic requirements were similar.
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- Hasan Berkan Sayal
- Antalya Training and Reseach Hospital, Health Science University, Aarlık, Kazım Karabekir Cd. Muratpasa, Antalya, Türkiye, Türkiye.
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- Antalya Training and Reseach Hospital, Health Science University, Aarlık, Kazım Karabekir Cd. Muratpasa, Antalya, Türkiye, Türkiye
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konya Training and Research Hospital, Türkiye, Türkiye
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Yoo SW, Kim T, Seo J, Oh H, Lee JH. Comparing quality of recovery and satisfaction between spinal anesthesia and nerve block in orthopedic below-knee surgery: A prospective controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37573. [PMID: 38579041 PMCID: PMC10994455 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative quality of recovery (QoR) and patient satisfaction have gained increasing significance in medical services. This study aimed to compare these 2 parameters between 2 types of regional anesthetics (spinal anesthesia and combined sciatic-femoral nerve block) in orthopedic lower knee surgery. METHODS A total of 101 patients were classified into 2 groups (combined sciatic-femoral nerve block, group N; spinal anesthesia, group S) according to patient preference. In group N, sciatic and femoral nerve blocks were performed on the popliteal and groin regions, respectively, under ultrasound guidance. Spinal anesthesia was performed in group S. The primary outcomes were QoR and patient satisfaction. QoR was measured using the Korean translation of the QoR-15K. Patient satisfaction was assessed using an 11-point Likert scale (0-10) and a dichotomous question addressing anesthesia preferences for future surgeries. RESULTS The physical independence of the postoperative QoR-15K was significantly higher in group N than in group S (14.2 vs 12.0, P = .04). On the 11-point Likert scale, group N scored 8.8, and group S scored 7.8 (P = .001). In the dichotomous question, 93.8% of the group N and 52.8% of the group S answered that they would like to choose the same anesthesia method for the next surgery (P < .001). In addition, fewer participants in group N complained of backache than those in group S, and the time to first urination after anesthesia was shorter in group N than in group S (P = .004, <.001, respectively). CONCLUSION Combined sciatic-femoral nerve block may provide better physical independence and satisfaction than spinal anesthesia in orthopedic below-knee surgeries.
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- Seon Woo Yoo
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju, South Korea
- Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University–Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Jeonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju, South Korea
- Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University–Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, South Korea
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Abebe M, Alemu B, Teku G, Eshetu O, Wale E, Besha A, Kebede MY, Geta L. Effectiveness of Single Intravenous Dexamethasone in Prolongation of Spinal Anesthesia for Postoperative Analgesia in Elective Cesarean Section: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Pain Res 2024; 17:1361-1368. [PMID: 38596353 PMCID: PMC11003431 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s451595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Background The analgesic effectiveness of a single perioperative dose of dexamethasone is not clearly defined. The administration of systemic medication like dexamethasone, opioids, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs has a positive effect on the prolongation of postoperative analgesia after cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. A single-dose administration of dexamethasone with moderate to high dose reduces postoperative pain, reduces opioid consumption, and prolongs spinal anesthesia after cesarean delivery. Objective The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the effectiveness of single intravenous dexamethasone in prolongation of spinal anesthesia for postoperative analgesia in elective cesarean section. Methods We conducted a search on PubMed, Google Scholar, the Cochrane Library, Hinari, and review articles on the effectiveness of intravenous dexamethasone for extending spinal anesthesia during elective cesarean sections, until June 2023. The searches were conducted by using keyword (IV dexamethasone OR/AND analgesia OR postoperative pain AND cesarean section OR child birth AND prolongation of spinal anesthesia). The articles included describe the analgesic efficacy of dexamethasone for prolongation of spinal anesthesia during cesarean section. Results A total of 25,384 papers were found using different searching methodologies from different electronic databases. The EndNote reference manager was used to remove duplicates, and 438 articles were selected for screening. Of those, 57 were included for critical evaluation, and 49 were removed with justification. The effectiveness of IV dexamethasone on the prolongation of spinal anesthesia and postoperative analgesia in women undergoing cesarean delivery is the subject of eight RCT studies on 628 parturients that are presented in the chosen journal articles from various countries. Conclusion Intravenous dexamethasone administration immediately after clamping of the umbilical cord prolongs the duration of spinal block in patients undergoing cesarean sections and has a significant impact on reduction of postoperative pain severity, opioid consumption, and other pain requirements. When high-dose dexamethasone is administered intravenously, it can overcome complications that may arise after severe pain and increase patient satisfaction by extending the duration of postoperative analgesia and sensory block.
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- Minda Abebe
- Department of Anesthesia, Collage of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesia, Collage of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesia, Collage of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesia, Collage of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesia, Collage of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesia, Collage of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesia, Collage of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesia, Collage of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debremarkos University, Debremarkos, Ethiopia
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Koutp A, Hauer G, Leitner L, Kaltenegger L, Fischerauer S, Clar C, Reinbacher P, Schittek G, Leithner A, Sadoghi P. Less Induction Time and Postoperative Pain Using Spinal Anesthesia Versus General Anesthesia With or Without the Use of Peripheral Nerve Blocks in Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:904-909. [PMID: 37852447 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Our aim was to analyze anesthetic induction time and postoperative pain using spinal anesthesia versus general anesthesia with or without the use of peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) in total knee arthroplasty. The hypothesis was that spinal anesthesia would be beneficial with respect to induction time and postoperative pain and that PNBs would complement this effect. METHODS Patients were stratified according to demographics, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification system (ASA), and opioid intake and divided into: (A) general anesthesia without PNB; (B) general anesthesia with PNB; (C) spinal anesthesia without PNB; and (D) spinal anesthesia with PNB. Endpoints were anesthetic induction time, opioid consumption, and pain. Of 559 patients, 348 (62.3%) received general anesthesia (consisting of group A with 46 and group B with 302 patients), and 211 (37.7%) spinal anesthesia (consisting of group C with 117 and group D with 94 patients). RESULTS We observed significantly lower total opioid intake 48 hours postoperative when applying spinal anesthesia by 2.08 mg (P < .05) of intravenous morphine-equivalent, and a reduction of 7.0 minutes (P < .05) until skin incision. The application of a PNB achieved a reduction of piritramide intake of 3.59 mg (P < .05) 48 hours postoperative and lengthened induction time by 8.5 minutes (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Statistically shorter anesthetic induction times without clinical relevance, but lower postoperative opioid dosages with clinical relevance were observed for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty with spinal anesthesia. The additional application of PNBs led to a lower need for opioids and lower pain levels in the early postoperative phase.
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- Amir Koutp
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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Jananimadi S, Arish BT, Hariharasudhan B, Sivakumar S, Sagiev GK, Neelakandan E. Comparison of Postoperative Analgesia Between Intrathecal Nalbuphine and Intrathecal Fentanyl in Infraumbilical Surgeries: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Cureus 2024; 16:e58503. [PMID: 38638177 PMCID: PMC11024581 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Spinal anesthesia is a widely used regional anesthesia technique for surgeries below the umbilicus, but postoperative analgesia is of major concern due to the relatively short duration of the local anesthetic. Various drugs were used as an additive to local anesthetic to prolong the duration of postoperative analgesia. This study aims to compare the efficacy of nalbuphine and fentanyl as an intrathecal additive along with local anesthetic. METHODOLOGY A total of 166 patients aged between 18 and 65 years belonging to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I and II undergoing elective infraumbilical surgeries were included in the prospective double-blind randomized controlled trial. The patients were allocated into two groups of 83 each. Group N was given 2.5 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine + 1 mg of nalbuphine (0.5 mL), and group F received 2.5 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine + 25 mcg fentanyl (0.5 mL). Both groups were compared for postoperative analgesia, onset and duration of both sensory and motor blockade, intraoperative hemodynamics, and side effects. RESULTS All demographic data, hemodynamic parameters, and side effects were not statistically significant among the two groups. However, other parameters, such as the mean duration of analgesia, which was 267.27 ± 172.099 minutes in group N and 161.35 ± 14.957 minutes in group F; meantime for the onset of sensory blockade, which was 3.94 ± 1.769 minutes in group N and 5.94 ± 0.929 minutes in group F; onset of complete motor blockade, which was 7.10 ± 1.858 minutes in group N and 11.61 ± 1.218 minutes in group F; duration of motor blockade, which was 182.57 ± 13.011 minutes in group N and 112.53 ± 7.389 minutes in group F; and mean time taken for two-segment regression, which was 118.20 ± 12.61 minutes in group N and 113.72 ± 8.84 minutes in group F, were all comparable between the two groups. CONCLUSION Nalbuphine was found to be more efficacious for prolongation of postoperative analgesia with better hemodynamic stability.
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- Anesthesiology, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, IND
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- Anesthesiology, Broomfield Hospitals, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Chelmsford, GBR
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- Anesthesiology, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, IND
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- Anesthesiology, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, IND
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Li G, Ma Q, Li Y, Tan F, Li X, Chen J. Effects of general and spinal anesthesia on postoperative rehabilitation in older adults after lower limb surgery: a retrospective cohort study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1386797. [PMID: 38606152 PMCID: PMC11007150 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1386797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Objective To investigate the effects of perioperative general anesthesia (GA) and spinal anesthesia (SA) on postoperative rehabilitation in elderly patients with lower limb surgery. Methods This retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study included patients aged 65 years or older who underwent lower limb surgery between January 1, 2020, and May 31, 2023. The GA and SA were selected at the request of the orthopedic surgeon, patient, and their family members. The main outcomes included the incidence of the patient's inability to self-care at discharge, postoperative complications including pulmonary infection, thrombus of lower extremity veins, infection of incisional wound and delirium, length of hospital stay, and incidence of severe pain in the first 2 days postoperatively. Results In total, 697 patients met the inclusion criteria, and 456 were included in the final analysis after propensity score matching. In the GA and SA groups, 27 (11.84%) and 26 (11.40%) patients, respectively, could not care for themselves at discharge. The incidence rates did not differ between the groups (p = 0.884). In contrast, the incidence of postoperative complications (GA: 10.53% and SA: 4.39%; p = 0.013) and the length of hospital stay (GA: 16.92 ± 10.65 days and SA: 12.75 ± 9.15 days; p < 0.001) significantly differed between the groups. Conclusion The choice of anesthesia is independent of the loss of postoperative self-care ability in older patients (>65 years) and is not a key factor affecting postoperative rehabilitation after lower limb surgery. However, compared with GA, SA reduces the incidence of postoperative complications and a prolonged hospital stay. Thus, SA as the primary anesthetic method is a protective factor against a prolonged hospital stay.
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- Guifei Li
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shapingba District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shapingba District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shapingba District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shapingba District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Gans A, Patel K, Kalagara H, Porter SB, Dora C. Transient neurologic symptoms in patients undergoing Holmium enucleation of the prostate under 1.5% mepivacaine spinal anesthesia: a retrospective cohort study. Can J Anaesth 2024:10.1007/s12630-024-02754-w. [PMID: 38532192 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-024-02754-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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- Asaf Gans
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Alabama-Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Ng YL, Segaran S, Yim CCW, Lim BK, Hamdan M, Gan F, Tan PC. Preoperative free access to water compared to fasting for planned cesarean under spinal anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2024:S0002-9378(24)00447-2. [PMID: 38521233 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2024.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Contemporary guidance for preoperative feeding allows solids up to 6 hours and clear fluids up to 2 hours before anesthesia. Clinical trial evidence to support this approach for cesarean delivery is lacking. Many medical practitioners continue to follow conservative policies of no intake from midnight to the time of surgery, especially in pregnant women. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the pragmatic approach of permitting free access to water up to the call to dispatch to the operating theater vs fasting from midnight in preoperative oral intake restriction for planned cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia on perioperative vomiting and maternal satisfaction. STUDY DESIGN A randomized controlled trial was conducted in the obstetrical unit of the University of Malaya Medical Centre from October 2020 to May 2022. A total of 504 participants scheduled for planned cesarean delivery were randomized: 252 undergoing preoperative free access to water up to the call to dispatch to the operating theater (intervention group) and 252 undergoing fasting from midnight (fasting arm). The primary outcomes were perioperative vomiting and maternal satisfaction. Analyses were performed using t test, Mann-Whitney U test, and chi-square test, as appropriate. RESULTS Of note, 9 of 252 patients (3.6%) in the intervention group and 24 of 252 patients (9.5%) in the control group had vomiting at up to 6 hours after completion of cesarean delivery (relative risk, 0.38; 95% confidence interval, 0.18-0.79; P=.007), and the maternal satisfaction scores (0-10 visual numerical rating scale) were 9 (interquartile range, 8-10) in the intervention group and 5 (interquartile range, 3-7) in the control group (P<.001). Assessed before dispatch to the operating theater, feeling of thirst was reported by 69 of 252 patients (27.4%) in the intervention group and 134 of 252 patients (53.2%) in the control group (relative risk, 0.52; 95% confidence interval, 0.41-0.65; P<.001), capillary glucose levels were 4.8±0.7 mmol/L in the intervention group and 4.9±0.8 mmol/L in the control group (P=.048), and preoperative intravenous fluid hydration was commenced in 49 of 252 patients (19.4%) in the intervention group and 76 of 252 patients (30.2%) in the control group (relative risk, 0.65; 95% confidence interval, 0.47-0.88; P=.005). In the operating theater, ketone was detected in the catheterized urine in 38 of 252 patients (15.1%) in the intervention group and 78 of 252 patients (31.0%) in the control group (relative risk, 0.49; 95% confidence interval, 0.25-0.59; P<.001), and the numbers of doses of vasopressors needed to correct hypotension were 2.3±1.7 in the intervention group and 2.7±2.2 in the control (P=.009). The recommendation rates for preoperative oral intake regimen to a friend were 95.2% (240/252) in the intervention group and 39.7% (100/252) in the control group (relative risk, 2.40; 95% confidence interval, 2.06-2.80; P<.001), in favor of free access to water. Other assessed maternal and neonatal outcomes were not different. CONCLUSION Compared with fasting, free access to water in planned cesarean delivery reduced perioperative vomiting and was strongly favored by women. In addition, several pre- and intraoperative secondary outcomes were improved. However, postcesarean delivery recovery and neonatal outcomes were not different.
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- Yee Ling Ng
- Faculty of Medicine, Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Muñoz-Leija D, Díaz González-Colmenero F, Ramiréz-Mendoza DA, López-Cabrera NG, Llanes-Garza HA, Palacios-Ríos D, Negreros-Osuna AA. Development and Evaluation of An In-House Lumbar Puncture Simulator for First-Year Resident Lumbar Puncture Procedure Learning. Cureus 2024; 16:e56567. [PMID: 38510522 PMCID: PMC10954365 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Lumbar puncture (LP) is a common invasive technique considered an essential learning milestone for anesthesiologists due to its application in spinal anesthesia. We aimed to develop an in-house LP simulator, test its effectiveness in learning the steps to perform an LP and analyze its impact on the first-year residents' self-confidence at our hospital. METHODS We used 3D printing and silicone casting to create an LP simulator based on a lumbar spine computed tomography (CT). We divided 12 first-year anesthesiology residents into control and experimental groups. The control group received traditional training, while the experimental group practiced with the simulator for three months. We used a procedure checklist and a Likert scale survey to evaluate their procedural knowledge and self-confidence at baseline, three, and six months. Eighteen months later, we evaluated their LP performance skills. RESULTS Both groups showed a significant improvement in their knowledge scores over time. After three months, the experimental group had a higher median knowledge score (10 (10 - 10) median (min-max)) than the control group (9 (8 - 9.5) median (min-max)) (p = 0.03). While there were no apparent differences in median self-confidence scores between the groups at any time point, the experimental group had a significant increase in their self-confidence for performing an unassisted LP, with a median score of 1/5 (1 - 2.3) at baseline and 5/5 (4.8 - 5) after six months (p = 0.006). In contrast, the control group's self-confidence scores decreased from 4/5 (3 - 4) after three months to 3/5 (2 - 5) after six months. The evaluation of performance skills did not yield statistically significant results. CONCLUSION Our study demonstrates that an in-house LP simulator is an effective and practical approach for first-year anesthesiology residents to learn the LP procedure. This approach could be particularly useful in settings with limited resources and a lack of sufficient patients to practice on, as it provides an opportunity for faster learning and increased self-confidence.
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- David Muñoz-Leija
- Radiology Department, Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX
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- Radiology Department, Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX
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- Radiology Department, Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX
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- Anesthesiology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX
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- Anesthesiology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX
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- Anesthesiology Service, Hospital Universitario "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX
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- Radiology Department, Hospital Regional Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado Monterrey, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX
- Radiology Department, Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario "Dr. José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, MEX
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Ilyas Y, Öncü K, İlyas K, Beşi R A. Moyamoya Disease Diagnosed With Intracranial Hemorrhage After Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e56436. [PMID: 38638714 PMCID: PMC11024794 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a rare non-inflammatory cerebral vasculopathy characterized by progressive stenosis of the internal carotid arteries, often bilaterally, and the formation of abnormal collateral vascular structures at the cranial base. A patient who underwent elective cesarean section (C/S) twice under spinal anesthesia and was diagnosed with MMD as a result of recurrent intracranial hemorrhage in the postpartum periods is presented. A 41-year-old female patient without any systemic comorbidity, gravida 2, parity 2, had her second cesarean section (C/S) operation under spinal anesthesia and was discharged on the third postoperative day without any problems. The patient had a mild headache that started from the occipital region and spread to the entire cranium on the same day. After applying to the emergency department at different times, she was discharged with conservative treatment. The patient had a severe headache and was admitted to the emergency room on the ninth postoperative day. The patient, who was diagnosed with intracranial hemorrhage after cranial imaging, was referred. Cranial angiography revealed advanced bilateral internal carotid artery symmetric occlusion and the basilar artery was preserved. According to the angiographic image, the patient was diagnosed with moyamoya disease and was followed up in the intensive care unit. The muscle strength of the patient, who had no cranial nerve pathology or lateralization findings, was evaluated as normal. Conservative management was applied in the intensive care unit. The patient was discharged with recommendations for neurosurgery and cardiovascular surgery after 12 days. In the postpartum period, especially in cases of headache that persists for a long time after dural puncture and does not have a postdural feature, intracranial hemorrhage should be considered until proven otherwise, and moyamoya disease also be considered in the differential diagnosis of intracranial hemorrhage. The approach to the patient in the perioperative period should focus on providing normotension, normocapnia, normothermia, and effective analgesia.
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- Yasir Ilyas
- Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Trabzon Fatih State Hospital, Trabzon, TUR
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- Anaesthesia and Reanimation, Sinop Atatürk State Hospital, Sinop, TUR
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, TUR
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, TUR
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Jeevendiran A, Suganya S, Sujatha C, Rajaraman J, R S, Asokan A, A R. Comparative Evaluation of Analgesic Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Pericapsular Nerve Group Block and Femoral Nerve Block During Positioning of Patients With Hip Fractures for Spinal Anesthesia: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e56270. [PMID: 38623129 PMCID: PMC11017796 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Hip fractures cause severe pain during positioning for spinal anesthesia (SA). Intravenous systemic analgesics can lead to various complications in elderly patients, hence peripheral nerve blocks are emerging as a standard of care in pain management for hip fractures, among which femoral nerve block (FNB) is widely known and practiced. Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block is a recently described technique that blocks the articular nerves of the hip with motor-sparing effects and is used to manage positional pain in hip fractures. This study aims to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of PENG block over FNB in managing pain during positioning before SA in hip fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a prospective, randomized, double-blinded study. After ethical clearance, 70 patients undergoing hip fracture surgery under SA in a tertiary-care hospital were recruited and randomized to receive either ultrasound-guided PENG block or FNB with 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine before performing SA. We compared pain severity using the visual analog scale (VAS) 15 and 30 minutes after the block and during positioning. The sitting angle, requirement of rescue analgesia for positioning, and anesthesiologist and patient satisfaction scores were also analyzed. Continuous data were analyzed with an unpaired t-test while the chi-square test was used for categorical data. RESULTS There was a significant reduction in VAS scores after PENG block (PENG: 0.66 ± 1.05 and FNB: 1.94 ± 1.90; p = 0.001) with lesser requirement of rescue analgesia for positioning compared to FNB. The anesthesiologist and patient satisfaction scores were also significantly better in the PENG group. CONCLUSION PENG block offers better analgesia for positioning before SA than FNB without any significant side effects, and improves patient and anesthesiologist satisfaction, thus proving to be an effective analgesic alternative for painful hip fractures.
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- Annamale Jeevendiran
- Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry, IND
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- Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry, IND
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- Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry, IND
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- Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry, IND
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- Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, IND
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- Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry, IND
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- Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry, IND
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Paliwal N, Kokate MV, Deshpande NA, Khan IA. Spinal Anaesthesia Using Hypobaric Drugs: A Review of Current Evidence. Cureus 2024; 16:e56069. [PMID: 38618403 PMCID: PMC11009833 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Spinal anesthesia is one of the most widely used techniques in modern anesthesia practice. It involves the injection of local anesthetic drugs into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the subarachnoid space. The choice of drug, its concentration, and baricity play a crucial role in determining the characteristics of the spinal block and has evolved over the years with continuous advancements in drug formulations and administration methods. Spinal anesthesia with hypobaric drugs represents a valuable technique in the armamentarium of anesthesiologists, offering distinct advantages in terms of targeted action, reduced systemic toxicity, and enhanced hemodynamic stability. This review aims to scan the characteristics of hypobaric drugs, factors influencing their spread within the spinal canal, challenges associated with their use, clinical applications in various surgical scenarios, and potential implications for patient outcomes and healthcare practice. PubMed and Google Scholar databases were searched for relevant articles and a total of 23 relevant articles were selected for the review based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Hypobaric drugs have many advantages in high-risk morbidly ill patients for some select surgical procedures and daycare surgeries. The concentration and volume of hypobaric drugs need to be selected according to the extensiveness of the surgery and the desired block can be achieved by giving spinal injection in specific positions. The dynamic field of anesthesiology encompasses the integration of emerging technologies and evidence-based practices, which will contribute to further refining the safety and efficacy of spinal anesthesia with hypobaric drugs.
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- Naresh Paliwal
- Anesthesiology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Medical College, Amravati, IND
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- Anesthesiology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Medical College, Amravati, IND
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- Anesthesiology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Medical College, Amravati, IND
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- Community Medicine, Baba Raghav Das Medical College, Gorakhpur, IND
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Tabrizi NS, Demos RA, Schumann R, Musuku SR, Shapeton AD. Neuraxial Anesthesia in Patients With Aortic Stenosis: A Systematic Review. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024; 38:505-516. [PMID: 37880038 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2023.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Neuraxial anesthesia (NA) has been contraindicated in patients with aortic stenosis (AS) due to concerns of sympathetic blockade and hemodynamic instability. These considerations are based on precautionary expert recommendations, supported by expected physiologic effects, but in the absence of any published scientific evidence. In light of the increasing elderly population and the prevalence of AS, this systematic review compiles available literature on NA in patients with AS to address the understanding of the anesthetic practice and safety in this population. Using a systematic approach, PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were searched for studies of patients with AS who exclusively received NA. Primary outcomes included intraoperative and postoperative complications. Of 1,433 citations, 61 met full-text inclusion criteria, including 3,228 patients undergoing noncardiac (n = 3,146, 97.5%), obstetric (n = 69, 2.1%), and cardiac (n = 13, 0.4%) procedures. Significant data heterogeneity (local anesthetic dosing, intraoperative interventions, and measured outcomes) prevented formal metanalysis, but descriptive data are presented. Spinal block (n = 2,856, 88.5%) and epidural anesthesia (n = 397, 12.3%) were administered most frequently. Hypotension requiring vasopressors was the most common intraoperative complication-noncardiac (n = 16, 9.9%), obstetric (n = 6, 13.0%), and cardiac (n = 1, 7.7%)-with resolution in all patients and no reported intraoperative cardiovascular collapse or mortality. The relative risk of different AS severities remains unclear, and optimal medication dosing remains elusive. The authors' data suggested that NA may not be contraindicated in carefully selected patients with AS. The authors' results should inform the design of future prospective studies comparing NA and general anesthesia in patients with AS.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA; Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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Aldobekhi FSS, Almutairi MM, Alanazi MH, Aldawsari BM, Almutairi SS, Alenazi AK, Binmuhareb AN, Alfadhil GA, Alaoufi SY, Alqahtani AO. Apprehension of Paraplegia after Undergoing Spinal Anesthesia in the Central Region Population of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2024; 16:S530-S533. [PMID: 38595625 PMCID: PMC11000943 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_847_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Aim The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of paraplegia-related fear in spinal anesthesia among the general population in the central region of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods A total of 371 participants were given a pretested, precoded, questionnaire was used to collect data to assess the prevalence of fear of paraplegia in spinal anesthesia. The questionnaire contained questions to assess variables like the extent of fear, causes, gender preponderance, any false information about paraplegia in spinal anesthesia, and complications experienced after receiving spinal anesthesia. Results It was noted that 80.1% of the respondents were familiar with the term spinal/regional/epidural anesthesia. Forty one point eight percent of the respondents their reference of knowledge about regional anesthesia was family of friends. Thirteen point nine percent of the responses were paralysis, 8.2% of the responses were feeling of pain during the operation, and 7.9% of the responses were nausea or vomiting. Conclusion The present study revealed that the participants exhibited a certain degree of apprehension stemming from their inadequate understanding and awareness regarding spinal anesthesia.
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- Medical Intern, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Intern, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Intern, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Intern, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Intern, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Intern, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
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Amin SM, Hasanin A, Ghanem NT, Mostafa M, Elzayat N, Elsherbiny M, Abdelwahab Y. Comparison of Two Norepinephrine Rescue Bolus Doses for Management of Severe Post-Spinal Hypotension During Elective Caesarean Delivery: A Randomized, Controlled Trial. Int J Gen Med 2024; 17:153-160. [PMID: 38264276 PMCID: PMC10804872 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s446021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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Background Post-spinal hypotension is associated with maternal and neonatal complications; therefore, prompt control maternal blood pressure is necessary. In this study, we aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of two norepinephrine bolus doses in the rescue management of severe maternal hypotension during elective Cesarean delivery. Methods We included full-term pregnant women scheduled for Cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. Patients were randomized to receive either 5-mcg norepinephrine (n=79) or 10-mcg norepinephrine (n=79) for treatment of severe postspinal hypotension (systolic blood pressure ≤60% of baseline reading). The management of the hypotensive episode was considered successful if systolic blood pressure was >80% of the baseline within 2 mins of the bolus. The primary outcome was the incidence of successful management of severe post-spinal hypotension. Secondary outcomes included the incidence of reactive bradycardia, reactive hypertension, umbilical blood gases, and neonatal Apgar score at 5-min post-delivery. Results We included 73 patients in the 5-mcg group and 76 patients in the 10-mcg group into the final analysis. The incidence of successful management of severe hypotensive episodes was comparable between the two groups (43/73 [59%] and 46/76 [60%] in the 5-and 10-mcg group, respectively, P=0.917). The incidence of reactive hypertension, bradycardia, and neonatal outcomes were comparable between the two groups. Conclusion In mothers undergoing Cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia, 10-mcg norepinephrine bolus was not superior to the 5-mcg bolus in the management of severe hypotension. Furthermore, the incidence of reactive bradycardia and hypertension was comparable in the two doses. Clinical Trial Registration NCT05290740, URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05290740.
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- Sarah M Amin
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Zhang Y, Xiao F, Zhang W. Intravenous ondansetron for the prevention of supine hypotensive syndrome during spinal anesthesia for cesarean section: a randomized controlled trial. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1194196. [PMID: 38303985 PMCID: PMC10830781 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1194196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Background: Supine hypotensive syndrome is a common complication in late pregnancy. This study aims to explore the effects of ondansetron on the prevention of supine hypotensive syndrome during spinal anesthesia for cesarean section. Methods: A total of 80 women undergoing elective cesarean delivery were randomly assigned to two groups (the ondansetron group and the control group), with 40 cases in each group. The ondansetron group received 0.075 mg/kg of ondansetron intravenously 5 min before the induction of spinal anesthesia; the control group was given the same volume of saline solution. The blood pressure and heart rate were measured. Umbilical artery pH was analyzed, and the incidence of nausea and vomiting and vasoconstrictor drug usage were noted. Results: The incidence of supine hypotensive syndrome, nausea and vomiting, and vasoconstrictor drug use were significantly lower in the ondansetron group than the control group (2.5% vs. 20%, p = 0.029; 2.5% vs. 22.5%, p = 0.007; and 5% vs. 22.5%, p = 0.012, respectively). Umbilical artery pH was higher in the ondansetron group than the control group, and statistical significance was observed (7.31 ± 0.03 vs. 7.28 ± 0.04, p = 0.002). The maternal hemodynamic parameters and the neonatal Apgar score were similar between the two groups. Conclusion: Ondansetron can effectively prevent supine hypotensive syndrome, reduce the incidence of nausea, vomiting, and vasoconstrictor drug use, and improve neonatal umbilical arterial pH during spinal anesthesia for cesarean section. Clinical Trial Registration: https://www.chictr.org.cn/, identifier ChiCTR180018756.
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- Yuan Zhang
- Department of Anesthesia, Shaoxing People’s Hospital, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiaxing Women and Children’s Hospital, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiaxing Women and Children’s Hospital, Jiaxing, China
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Nayebi N, Tekgül ZT, Şahinkaya HH. Effect of Prewarming on Skin Temperature Changes After Spinal Anesthesia in Transurethral Resection of the Bladder. J Perianesth Nurs 2024:S1089-9472(23)00947-4. [PMID: 38206216 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2023.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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PURPOSE Monitoring of peripheral skin temperature changes is an objective and rapid method to evaluate the success of neuraxial block after spinal anesthesia. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of prewarming on peripheral temperature changes after the administration of spinal anesthesia. DESIGN Randomized, prospective, single-blind study. METHODS In this study, patients scheduled for transurethral resection of the bladder surgery under spinal anesthesia were divided into two groups: those with active prewarming and those without active prewarming. The groups were compared in core and skin temperature changes after administration of spinal anesthesia, length of stay in the postanesthesia care unit, shivering score, and the thermal comfort scale. FINDINGS A statistically significant difference was found between the groups on time for a 1 °C increase in ankle and toe skin temperatures (P < .001). There was a statistically significant difference between the groups in core temperature measurements (P < .001). When thermal comfort was compared between the groups, a statistically significant difference was found (P < .001). Patients' shivering score (P = .704), and length of stay in the postanesthesia care unit (P = .059) between the groups were similar. CONCLUSIONS Skin temperature changes in the prewarming group were lower, and this group had a lower rate of increase than the nonprewarming group. Therefore, skin temperature changes in the lower extremity can be used to determine the success of spinal anesthesia in patients who are prewarmed, with the awareness of these differences.
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- Negin Nayebi
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences, İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences, İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences, İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkiye.
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Dong YF, Qian J, Wang J, Wang LZ, Qian XH, Xiao F. Prophylactic infusion of norepinephrine does not affect the rostral spread of spinal anesthesia in pregnancy: a prospective, randomized, double-blinded study. Front Pharmacol 2024; 14:1340452. [PMID: 38264521 PMCID: PMC10803475 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1340452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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Background: The infusion of phenylephrine to prevent spinal-induced hypotension (SIH) in cesarean delivery may decrease the rostral spread of a spinal local anesthetic. We hypothesized that infusion of norepinephrine may decrease the rostral spread of spinal anesthesia, similar to that caused by phenylephrine. The aim of this study was to compare the block height of spinal anesthesia in the presence or absence of norepinephrine infusion administered to prevent SIH during cesarean delivery. Methods: Eighty patients were enrolled and allocated into groups receiving a norepinephrine infusion (group N) or saline infusion (group C). After intrathecal injection of hyperbaric bupivacaine 10 mg, the block height for cold and pinprick sensation was checked 10 and 20 min after the injection. The demographic characteristics, spinal anesthesia, side effects, and neonatal outcomes were also recorded. Results: The block height for cold and pinprick sensation was similar between the two groups, although the incidence of hypotension was significantly lower (p < 0.00) in group N than in group C. Systolic blood pressure was also more stable in group N than in group C, with the incidence of interventions being significantly lower in group N. There was no significant difference in patient satisfaction between the two groups. Conclusion: Evidence from this study suggested that prophylactic norepinephrine infusion does not reduce the rostral spread of spinal anesthesia in pregnancy. We suggest that it is not necessary to increase the dose of an intrathecal local anesthetic for cesarean delivery when prophylactic norepinephrine is administered. Clinical Trial Registration: https://www.chictr.org.cn/bin/project/edit?pid=152899, identifier [ChiCTR2200057439].
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- Department of Anesthesia, Jiaxing University Affiliated Women and Children Hospital, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Jiaxing University Affiliated Women and Children Hospital, Jiaxing, China
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Belyad S, Talakoub R, Aarabi A. The Effect of Soundproof Headphones During Orthopedic Surgery Under Spinal Anesthesia on Patients' Physiological Indices and Duration of Recovery: A Randomized, Controlled, Clinical Trial. J Perianesth Nurs 2024:S1089-9472(23)00939-5. [PMID: 38180393 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2023.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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PURPOSE With spinal anesthesia, the patient remains awake and may hear different noises when undergoing orthopedic surgery, and these noises may lead to some discomfort. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of wearing soundproof headphones during orthopedic surgery under spinal anesthesia on the patients' physiological indices and duration of recovery. DESIGN This was a randomized clinical trial with a control group. METHODS The sample included 184 patients selected through convenience sampling, who were then randomly allocated to the control and intervention groups. Data were collected by observation and by filling out a researcher-made checklist. Soundproof headphones were placed on the patients' ears during surgery in the intervention group, while the patients in the control group underwent surgery with no headphones. Physiological indices were measured at five time points, and the patients' length of stay in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) was also measured. FINDINGS The mean changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure were significantly lower in the intervention group (P < .02 and P < .005) at two of the time points. The mean changes in heart rate were also significantly lower in the intervention group (P < .003, P < .01) at four time points. The respiratory rate and oxygen saturation were both significantly higher in the intervention group (P < .001, P < .03, P < .002, P < .008) at four time points. The two groups also had significant differences (P = .004) in terms of the length of stay in the PACU, which was shorter in the intervention group. CONCLUSIONS Reducing the exposure to noise via soundproof headphones may improve patients' physiological indices in noisy orthopedic surgeries, and may also decrease their length of stay in the PACU. This method is recommended as an easy and applicable way to ameliorate the patients' experiences of this surgery.
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- Saeed Belyad
- Department of Operating Room, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Alatni RI, Alsamani R, Alqefari A. Treatment and Prevention of Post-dural Puncture Headaches: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2024; 16:e52330. [PMID: 38361721 PMCID: PMC10867709 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is occasionally an inevitable side effect of neuraxial anesthesia, which can happen after spinal anesthesia or if an accidental dural puncture (ADP) happens during epidural anesthesia. The treatment and prevention options for PDPH differ widely from one institution to another. The management of PDPH is heterogeneous in many institutions because of the absence of clear guidelines and protocols for the management of PDPH. This study aimed to summarize all articles published during the past decade that discussed the treatment or prevention of PDPH. From 2013 to 2023, 345 publications were filtered for all treatment and prevention approaches used for PDPH patients. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines were followed for conducting this systematic review, and 38 articles were included for analysis and review. Existing data come from small randomized clinical trials and retrospective or prospective cohort studies. This review supports the effect of oral pregabalin and intravenous aminophylline in both treatment and prevention. Intravenous mannitol, intravenous hydrocortisone, triple prophylactic regimen, and neostigmine plus atropine combination showed effective and beneficial outcomes. On the other hand, neither neuraxial morphine nor epidural dexamethasone showed promising results. Consequently, the use of neuraxial morphine or epidural dexamethasone for the prevention of PDPH remains questionable. Regarding the posture of the patient and its consequences on the incidence of the headache, lateral decubitus is better than a sitting position, and a prone position is better than a supine position. Smaller non-cutting needles play a role in avoiding PDPH. Minimally invasive nerve blocks, including sphenopalatine ganglion or greater occipital nerves, are satisfyingly effective. Epidural blood patches remain the more invasive but the gold standard and ultimate solution in patients resisting medical therapy. This study highlights the need for larger research to define the best approach to prevent and treat PDPH.
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- Medicine and Surgery, Qassim University, Qassim, SAU
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Kshirsagar SJ, Pande AH, Naik SV, Kamble NM. Intracranial hypotension with subdural hematoma after spinal anesthesia in obstetric patient: A rare but fatal complication. Saudi J Anaesth 2024; 18:114-116. [PMID: 38313716 PMCID: PMC10833041 DOI: 10.4103/sja.sja_356_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Intracranial bleed in the form of subdural hematoma (SDH) with intracranial hypotension after spinal anesthesia for cesarean section is a rare condition with an incidence of around 1 in 5,00,000 obstetric populations. As its presentation is similar to post-dural puncture headache (PDPH), it can be misdiagnosed sometimes. Persistent headache for more than 5 days, vomiting, blurring of vision, and convulsion can guide the diagnosis of intracranial bleed. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) helps to diagnose the location, size, and other abnormalities of bleed in such patients. The management ranges from conservative to surgical management in the form of craniotomy. Here, we present a case of a 19-year-old woman, who operated on for cesarean section under spinal anesthesia presented with SDH and intracranial hypotension on postoperative day (POD) 6. She was managed conservatively with plenty of intravenous (IV) fluids, bed rest, low head position, analgesics, and antiepileptics. A repeat computed tomography (CT) scan was performed after 14 days, which showed resolved SDH, and the patient was discharged.
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- Sujit J. Kshirsagar
- Department of Anaesthesiology, B. J. Govt. Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, B. J. Govt. Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, B. J. Govt. Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, B. J. Govt. Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Marino J, Sikachi RR, Ramkumar PN, Baichoo N, Germano JA, Sison C, Lesser ML, Gould JS, Mont MA, Scuderi GR. Discharge From the Postanesthesia Care Unit With Motor Blockade After Spinal Anesthesia Safely Optimizes Fast Track Recovery in Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:44-48.e1. [PMID: 37474080 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.06.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Post anesthesia care units (PACU) await return of motor function in lower extremities, prior to discharge for patients undergoing spinal anesthesia. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of a newly utilized recovery protocol that facilitated early discharges of patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasties (THA/TKA) to the floor before full motor recovery from spinal anesthesia is achieved. METHODS A total of 647 patients undergoing spinal anesthesia for primary THA (n = 190) and TKA (n = 457) were divided into 2 groups: (1) Early PACU discharge group: patients with partial or full motor blockade at discharge. (2) Control PACU discharge group: patients with full motor recovery at discharge. Readiness for discharge was assessed using a modified Aldrete Score system. The primary outcome was incidences of hypotension or rapid responses post-operatively. RESULTS There was no significant difference in the incidence of hypotension between the two groups (1.4 versus 1.39%, P = 1.0) and zero rapid responses were noted. Early discharge shortened mean PACU LOS time from 86.50 minutes to 70.27 minutes (P < .01). There was no difference in the incidence of nausea (0.55 versus 0%; P = .51) ordizziness (2.22 versus 0.35%; P = .09). CONCLUSION In this retrospective observational study, we found that early PACU discharge did not result in an increase in hemodynamic consequences on the surgical floor. Thus, discharge from PACU can be safely and more expeditiously performed without waiting for return of motor function in patients receiving spinal anesthesia for THA/TKA using a modified Aldrete Score recovery protocol.
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- Joseph Marino
- Department of Anesthesiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health, Valley Stream, New York
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Mount Sinai West and Morningside Hospitals, New York, New York
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Biostastics Unit, Feinstein Institute of Medical Research, Northwell Health, Manhasset, New York
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- Biostastics Unit, Feinstein Institute of Medical Research, Northwell Health, Manhasset, New York
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- Department of Physician Assistant Studies, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
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- Northwell Health Orthopaedics, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health, New York, New York
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Chakole V, Jadhav JA, Mankhair S, Dash S. Anesthetic Challenges Associated With Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in a Pregnant Woman Scheduled for a Caesarean Section. Cureus 2024; 16:e53079. [PMID: 38414675 PMCID: PMC10897063 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Recently, there has been a rise in reports of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), which is an uncommon neurologic illness. The precise cause of PRES syndrome is yet unknown, but there are certain illnesses that have been associated with it. Furthermore, because of advances in imaging methods and growing awareness, the connection between PRES and pre-eclampsia/eclampsia is becoming increasingly recognised. Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia by itself poses distinct perioperative difficulties; in addition, PRES makes anesthesia administration more difficult. Regretfully, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the anesthetic treatment provided to the extremely sick and medically complex patients, and it is uncertain whether the chosen anesthetic might exacerbate neurologic problems. Here, we discuss the implications for the anesthetic management of PRES presentations.
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- Vivek Chakole
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to Be University), Wardha, IND
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to Be University), Wardha, IND
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to Be University), Wardha, IND
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to Be University), Wardha, IND
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Heo MH, Cho M, Lee SI, Kim KW. Very long-lasting spinal anesthesia with dexmedetomidine: A report of two cases. Saudi J Anaesth 2024; 18:108-110. [PMID: 38313730 PMCID: PMC10833013 DOI: 10.4103/sja.sja_347_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Spinal anesthesia usually lasts up to two hours, but an infusion of IV dexmedetomidine can prolong it to three to four hours. We report two cases where single spinal anesthesia with IV dexmedetomidine was maintained for more than six hours during tibia fracture surgery. The spinal anesthesia was maintained for 350 and 390 minutes without another medication, and the sensory level confirmed after the surgery was T10 and L1. Dexmedetomidine can very-prolong the duration of spinal anesthesia beyond what has been reported. However, longer infusion times can also result in longer recovery times.
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- Min H. Heo
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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Aldous SJ, Casey DT, DeSarno M, Whitaker EE. Characterization of infant spinal anesthesia using surface electromyography: An observational study. Paediatr Anaesth 2024; 34:42-50. [PMID: 37788137 DOI: 10.1111/pan.14774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND As the risks of general anesthesia in infants become clearer, pediatric anesthesiologists are seeking alternatives. Though infant spinal anesthesia is one such alternative, its use is limited by its perceived short duration. Prior studies investigating infant spinal anesthesia are open to interpretation and may not have accurately characterized block onset or density. Surface electromyography is a passive, noninvasive modality that can measure the effects of neural blockade. AIMS To quantitatively describe the onset, density, and duration of infant spinal anesthesia using surface electromyography. METHODS In this observational study, 13 infants undergoing lower abdominal surgery received spinal anesthesia (0.5% bupivacaine with clonidine). Surface electromyography collected continuous data at T2, right T8, left T8, and L2. Data were processed in MATLAB. Onset, density, and duration were defined as the mean derivative within the first 30 s after block administration, the maximum difference in signal compared with preblock baseline, and the time elapsed between block administration and the return of a persistent signal to 50% above the maximum difference, respectively. RESULTS Mean patient age and weight were 7.5 ± 2.6 months and 8.0 ± 2.2 kg, respectively. All patients were male. There was a statistically significant difference in the average rate of spinal anesthesia onset (mean percent decrease per second [95% confidence interval]) between myotomes (F (3, 35) = 7.42, p < .001): T2 = 15.93 (9.23, 22.62), right T8 = 20.98 (14.52, 27.44), left T8 = 17.92 (11.46, 24.38), L2 = 32.92 (26.46, 39.38). There was a statistically significant difference in mean surface electromyography signal (mean decibels, 95% confidence interval) across both pre- and postspinal anesthesia Timepoints between myotomes (F (3, 36) = 32.63, p < .0001): T2 = 45.05 (38.92, 51.18), Right T8 = 41.26 (35.12, 47.39), Left T8 = 43.07 (36.93, 49.20), L2 = 22.79 (16.65, 28.92). Within each myotome, there was statistically significant, near complete attenuation of sEMG signal due to spinal anesthesia: T2 mean (pre-post) difference: mean decibels (95% confidence interval) = 39.53 (28.87, 50.20), p < .0001, right T8 = 51.97 (41.30, 62.64), p < .0001, left T8 = 46.09 (35.42, 56.76), p < .0001, L2 = 44.75 (34.08, 55.42), p < .0001. There was no statistically significant difference in mean (pre-post) differences between myotomes. The mean duration of spinal anesthesia lasted greater than 90 min and there was no statistical difference between myotomes. There were also no statistically significant associations between age and weight and onset or duration. CONCLUSIONS Surface electromyography can be used to characterize neural blockade in children. Importantly, these results suggest that awake infant spinal anesthesia motor block lasts, conservatively, 90 min. This exploratory study has highlighted the potential for expanding awake infant spinal anesthesia to a broader range of procedures and the utility of surface electromyography in studying regional anesthesia techniques.
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- Samuel J Aldous
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Vermont Complex Systems Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA
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- Biomedical Sciences Research Core, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Neurological Sciences, and Pediatrics, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA
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Heo MH, Choi HY, Lee K, Kim JY. A complex case of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome after combined spinal epidural of preeclampsia parturient: A case report. Saudi J Anaesth 2024; 18:134-136. [PMID: 38313718 PMCID: PMC10833034 DOI: 10.4103/sja.sja_646_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a disorder characterized by vasogenic edema affecting the posterior brain region. We report a case of PRES in a 36-year-old woman with preeclampsia who underwent an emergency cesarean section with spinal anesthesia. After surgery, she developed right leg weakness, headache, and seizures. Imaging showed white matter edema consistent with PRES. The exact cause of PRES is unclear, but elevated blood pressure and endothelial dysfunction are implicated. Tight blood pressure control in PRES is crucial for management, and prompt recognition and treatment are essential for favorable outcomes.
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- Min Hee Heo
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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Ahmed SA, Lotfy HA, Mostafa TAH. The effect of adding dexmedetomidine or dexamethasone to bupivacaine-fentanyl mixture in spinal anesthesia for cesarean section. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2024; 40:82-89. [PMID: 38666154 PMCID: PMC11042101 DOI: 10.4103/joacp.joacp_396_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Background and Aims Many strategies are available to prevent spinal-induced hypotension in cesarean section, especially the use of a low dose of spinal anesthesia combined with adjuvants. This study investigated the effect of adding either dexmedetomidine or dexamethasone to the intrathecal bupivacaine-fentanyl mixture on the postoperative analgesia duration, after elective cesarean section. Material and Methods This prospective, randomized, double-blind study was conducted on 90 full-term parturients undergoing elective cesarean section, who were randomly distributed into three groups. They all received spinal anesthesia with the bupivacaine-fentanyl mixture (2.5 ml), in addition to 0.5 ml normal saline (control group), 5 μg dexmedetomidine dissolved in 0.5 ml normal saline (dexmedetomidine group), or 2 mg dexamethasone (dexamethasone group). The time to the first request of morphine rescue analgesia was recorded, in addition to the total dose of morphine consumed in the first 24 h after surgery, the postoperative numerical rating score (NRS), and maternal and fetal outcomes. Results As compared to the control group and the dexamethasone group, the use of dexmedetomidine as an additive to the bupivacaine-fentanyl mixture significantly prolonged the time to the first request of rescue analgesia, decreased postoperative morphine consumption, and decreased the pain score 4 and 6 h after surgery. There was an insignificant difference between the control and dexamethasone groups. Conclusion The use of dexmedetomidine as an additive to bupivacaine-fentanyl mixture in spinal anesthesia for cesarean section prolonged the postoperative analgesia and decreased the postoperative opioid consumption in comparison to the addition of dexamethasone or normal saline.
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- Sameh Abdelkhalik Ahmed
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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Lamontagne C, Ouellet AM, Lesage S, Crochetière C. Intrathecal dexmedetomidine analgesia after Cesarean delivery: a feasibility trial. Can J Anaesth 2024; 71:161-162. [PMID: 37910333 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-023-02630-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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- Christina Lamontagne
- Department of Anesthesiology, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, Montreal, QC, Canada.
- University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
- University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
- University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Zhu S, Liu Y, Wang X, Wang L, Li J, Xue X, Li Z, Liu J, Liu X, Zhao S. Different Sedation Strategies in Older Patients Receiving Spinal Anesthesia for Hip Surgery on Postoperative Delirium: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Drug Des Devel Ther 2023; 17:3845-3854. [PMID: 38169975 PMCID: PMC10759919 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s439543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Background Postoperative delirium (POD) is of great concern as a complication of surgery in older adult patients. Sedation strategies influence the development of POD. This study compared how sedation strategies administered during spinal anesthesia influenced POD in patients aged ≥65 years undergoing elective surgery for hip fracture repair. Patients and Methods A randomized clinical trial was conducted from 1 August 2021 to 30 June 2022 at a single academic medical center. Two hundred and twenty-six patients were randomly divided into four groups: lighter sedation with propofol (LP), heavier sedation with propofol (HP), lighter sedation with dexmedetomidine (LD), and heavier sedation with dexmedetomidine (HD). The incidence of delirium was the primary outcome and was assessed daily by the blinded Confusion Assessment Method. Results There was a significant association between dexmedetomidine (LD+HD group) and a lower incidence of delirium (11.9% [13/109] vs the propofol group (23.6% [26/110]; Risk ratio, 0.51; 95% CI, 0.274 to 0.929; p=0.024). In the propofol group, heavier sedation had a higher rate of POD (32.7% [18/55] vs the lighter sedation group (14.5% [8/55]; Risk ratio, 2.25; 95% CI, 1.069 to 4.736; p=0.025). Conclusion Dexmedetomidine was associated with a lower incidence of delirium than that with propofol among older patients with hip fractures. In patients that received propofol, heavier sedation was associated with high incidence of POD.
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- Shuxing Zhu
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050051, People’s Republic of China
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Calkins TE, Johnson EP, Eason RR, Mihalko WM, Ford MC. Spinal Versus General Anesthesia for Outpatient Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the Ambulatory Surgery Center: A Matched-Cohort Study. J Arthroplasty 2023:S0883-5403(23)01212-3. [PMID: 38103803 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Spinal anesthesia is the predominant regimen in outpatient total joint arthroplasty (TJA), but induction often is unsuccessful, unobtainable, or against patient preference. We compared outcomes of same-day discharge (SDD) TJA with spinal versus general anesthesia in a free-standing ambulatory surgery center (ASC). METHODS We took 105 general anesthesia TJA and one-to-one nearest-neighbor matched them to 105 spinal anesthesia TJA over 7 years at 1 ASC. The rate of successful SDD, minutes to discharge, postoperative pain and nausea, and 90-day complications were compared. Postanesthesia care unit outcomes were additionally stratified by spinal anesthetic (mepivacaine versus bupivacaine). RESULTS All spinal anesthetic patients underwent SDD compared with 103 (98%) general anesthetic patients (P = .498). Mepivacaine spinal anesthesia patients spent the fewest minutes in postanesthesia care unit prior to discharge from the facility (206), followed by general anesthesia (227), and bupivacaine spinal anesthesia (291; P < .001). General anesthesia patients had the highest levels of pain at 1 hour (5.2 versus 1.5 versus 1.5) and 2 hours (3.2 versus 2.0 versus 1.3) postoperatively, and rates of nausea (48 versus 22 versus 28%) compared with mepivacaine and bupivacaine spinal anesthesia, respectively. The 90-day complications (6 versus 7), admissions (1 versus 3), and reoperations (5 versus 2) were similar among spinal and general anesthesia, respectively (P ≥ .445). CONCLUSIONS Both spinal and general anesthesia led to reliable SDD with similar 90-day complication rates. General anesthesia facilitated faster discharge from the ASC compared with bupivacaine spinal anesthesia but led to higher levels of pain and incidence of nausea postoperatively. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3, Retrospective Cohort Comparison.
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- Tyler E Calkins
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, Campbell Clinic, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, Campbell Clinic, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, Campbell Clinic, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, Campbell Clinic, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee
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Gui YK, Zeng XH, Xiao R, Xi WF, Zhang D, Liu Y, Zhu SH, Da X, Shi DW, Hu XD, Xu GH. The Effect of Dezocine on the Median Effective Dose of Sufentanil-Induced Respiratory Depression in Patients Undergoing Spinal Anesthesia Combined with Low-Dose Dexmedetomidine. Drug Des Devel Ther 2023; 17:3687-3696. [PMID: 38090026 PMCID: PMC10712329 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s429752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Purpose The application of sedation and analgesia in spinal anesthesia has many benefits, but the risk of respiratory depression (RD) caused by opioids cannot be ignored. We aimed to observe the effect of dezocine, a partial agonist of μ-receptor, on the median effective dose (ED50) of sufentanil-induced RD in patients undergoing spinal anesthesia combined with low-dose dexmedetomidine. Patients and Methods Sixty-two patients were randomly assigned to dezocine group (DS) and control group (MS). After spinal anesthesia, mask oxygen (5 L/min) and dexmedetomidine (0.1 ug/kg) were given. Five minutes later, patients in the DS group received an Intravenous (IV) bolus of sufentanil and 0.05mg/kg dezocine, while patients in the MS group only received an IV bolus of sufentanil. Results ED50 of DS group was 0.342 ug/kg, 95% confidence interval (CI) was (0.269, 0.623) ug/kg, and the ED50 of MS group was 0.291 ug/kg, 95% CI was (0.257, 0.346) ug/kg. There was no difference in the type and treatment measures of RD and hemodynamic changes between the two groups, and no serious adverse reactions occurred in either group. Conclusion Dezocine can improve RD induced by sufentanil in patients with spinal anesthesia combined with low-dose dexmedetomidine, and increase the safety window of sufentanil use.
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- Yong-Kang Gui
- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fuyang Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Fuyang, Anhui, 236113, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Fuyang Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Fuyang, Anhui, 236113, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Fuyang Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Fuyang, Anhui, 236113, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, People’s Republic of China
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Viderman D, Aubakirova M, Nabidollayeva F, Abdildin YG. The Analysis of Multiple Outcomes between General and Regional Anesthesia in Hip Fracture Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Clin Med 2023; 12:7513. [PMID: 38137582 PMCID: PMC10743918 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12247513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Surgical interventions in hip fracture have been associated with multiple adverse events, including perioperative hypotension and mortality, making the choice of the anesthetic method for this procedure crucial. There is still no consensus on whether regional (RA) or general (GA) anesthesia should be used to maintain hemodynamic stability and more favorable outcomes. Therefore, this meta-analysis examines the differences between RA and GA groups in the incidence of mortality, intraoperative hypotension, and other intra- and postoperative complications. The comparison is essential given the rising global prevalence of hip fractures and the need to optimize anesthesia strategies for improved patient outcomes, particularly in an aging population. We followed PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO #CRD42022320413). We conducted the search for studies published in English before March 2022 in PubMed, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library. We included RCTs that compared general and regional anesthesia in adult patients having hip fracture surgical interventions. The primary outcome was perioperative mortality. The secondary outcomes were peri- or postoperative complications and duration of hospital stay. We conducted a meta-analysis in RevMan (version 5.4). We examined the quality of the methodology with the Cochrane risk of bias 2 tool, while the quality of evidence was determined with GRADE. Fifteen studies with 4110 patients were included. Our findings revealed no significant difference between general and regional anesthesia in risk of perioperative mortality (RR = 1.42 [0.96, 2.10], p-value = 0.08), intraoperative complications, or duration of hospital length of stay. Our results suggest that regional anesthesia and general anesthesia have comparable safety and can be used as alternatives based on specific patient requirements.
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- Dmitriy Viderman
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana 020000, Kazakhstan;
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana 020000, Kazakhstan;
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- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan; (F.N.); (Y.G.A.)
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- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan; (F.N.); (Y.G.A.)
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Wan JX, Li XC, Zeng SS, Li YQ, Wang FJ. Comparison of intravenous butorphanol vs. tramadol for post- spinal anesthesia shivering: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1271664. [PMID: 38116041 PMCID: PMC10729005 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1271664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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Background Patients often experience shivering after spinal anesthesia. In recent years, more and more studies have compared the efficacy and side effects of intravenous butorphanol and tramadol in the treatment of shivering after spinal anesthesia. Therefore, we conducted a MATE analysis and systematic review to compare the efficacy and side effects of butorphanol vs. tramadol in the treatment of shivering after spinal anesthesia. Methods PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from inception to 30 December 2022, comparing the effects of butorphanol vs. tramadol for the control of shivering after spinal anesthesia. Data assessment and collection were analyzed using the Review Manager 5.4 software. Results Five randomized controlled trials involving 302 adult patients were included in this meta-analysis. The results showed that butorphanol has a shorter time to cease shivering (standardized mean difference (SMD) = -0.53; 95% confidence interval (CI) [-0.89, -0.17], P = 0.004, I2 = 0%), a higher rate of cessation of shivering within 1 min after administering the study drugs (relative risk (RR), 1.69; 95% CI [1.15,2.48], P = 0.008, I2 = 0%), and higher incidences of sedation (RR, 2.98; 95% CI [2.11, 4.21], P <0.00001, I2 = 0%), compared with tramadol. Conclusion In the treatment of shivering after spinal anesthesia, butorphanol has a shorter onset time and a higher rate of cessation of shivering within 1 min after the study drugs were administered than tramadol. Therefore, butorphanol is superior to tramadol in the treatment of shivering after spinal anesthesia.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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Erten E, Kara U, Simşek F, Eşkin MB, Bilekli AB, Öcal N, Şenkal S, Ozdemirkan İ. Comparison of pericapsular nerve group block and femoral nerve block in spinal anesthesia position analgesia for proximal femoral fractures in geriatric patients: a randomized clinical trial. ULUS TRAVMA ACIL CER 2023; 29:1368-1375. [PMID: 38073453 PMCID: PMC10767289 DOI: 10.14744/tjtes.2023.33389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy of the femoral nerve block (FNB) with that of the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block in the lateral decubitus position for spinal anesthesia in geriatric hip fracture surgery. METHODS Patients aged ≥65 years scheduled to undergo hip fracture surgery for proximal femur fractures with an American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status of class I-IV and body mass index of 18-40 kg/m2 were included in the study. The PENG block or FNB was performed 20 min before positioning for spinal anesthesia. Lateral position, hip flexion, and lumbar spine flexion pain were evaluated during spinal anesthesia. RESULTS Sixty patients completed the study. The median pain scores for lateral positioning were 2 (0-4) and 2.5 in the PENG and FNB groups, respectively (P=0.001). The median pain scores during hip flexion were 1 (0-4) and 2.5 in the PENG and FNB groups, respectively (P<0.001). The median pain score during lumbar flexion was 1 (0-4) and 2.0 in the PENG and FNB groups, respectively (P=0.001). The two groups did not show a significant difference in the quality of the spinal anesthesia position (P>0.05). CONCLUSION Pre-operative PENG block is more effective in reducing the pain associated with spinal anesthesia position than FNB in geriatric hip fractures. Both blocks had a similar effect on posture quality and the number of spinal interventions.
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- Ela Erten
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara-Türkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara-Türkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara-Türkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara-Türkiye
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara-Türkiye
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara-Türkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara-Türkiye
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara-Türkiye
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Doelakeh ES, Chandak A. Risk Factors in Administering Spinal Anesthesia: A Comprehensive Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e49886. [PMID: 38174200 PMCID: PMC10762496 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Numerous advantages, including a quick start and consistent anesthesia, are provided by spinal anesthesia, a method often utilized in contemporary medicine for various surgical operations. However, it has some hazards, just like any medical procedure. With an emphasis on identifying and assessing the risk factors associated with administering spinal anesthesia, the review analyzes published literature and clinical investigations carried out in the field of anesthesia. Various key factors, including technique-related procedural and patient-related aspects, can influence the effectiveness of spinal anesthesia. Among these factors are age, sex, body mass index, concurrent conditions (such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and respiratory problems), pre-existing neurological issues, allergies, and a history of adverse responses to anesthesia drugs. Additionally, the chance of problems might be increased by physical abnormalities or malformations in the spinal canal and vertebral column. The safety and effectiveness of spinal anesthesia depend significantly on procedural factors, such as the type and dosage of anesthesia agents administered and the patient's position and alignment maintained during the entire surgical procedure and the injection rate. Increased risks can also be caused by inadequate monitoring and a slow response to unfavorable circumstances. Risk factors related to the technique include the expertise and competency of the anesthesiologist or medical professional carrying out the procedure. Inadequate post-procedure monitoring, inadvertent dural puncture, and improper needle placement might lead to complications during or after the spinal anesthesia administration. This review emphasizes the need for a complete preoperative assessment, suitable patient selection, and rigorous procedural planning to reduce the likelihood of problems during the administration of spinal anesthesia. It also emphasizes the significance of ongoing monitoring and timely management of adverse events to guarantee patient safety and the best results. Healthcare professionals may put preventative measures in place and follow best practices to limit possible consequences efficiently by recognizing the risk factors associated with spinal anesthesia. This review helps encourage safer anesthesia practices and improve patient care as medical knowledge and technology advance. However, further study and evidence-based recommendations are required to enhance patient outcomes and risk assessment.
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- Elijah Skarlus Doelakeh
- Anesthesiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Anesthesiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Ghidini A, Vanasche K, Locatelli A. Rate of decline of fetal base excess after neuraxial anesthesia for scheduled cesarean delivery. AJOG Glob Rep 2023; 3:100170. [PMID: 37771975 PMCID: PMC10523269 DOI: 10.1016/j.xagr.2023.100170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In scheduled cesarean deliveries, the rate of decrease in the umbilical artery pH is related to the severity of maternal hypotension and the interval from spinal placement to delivery. Base excess values have greater use than umbilical artery pH values to time the duration of fetal acidemia because they demonstrate a linear rather than logarithmic correlation with the degree of acidosis. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the rate of decline in the fetal base excess in scheduled cesarean deliveries that were converted to emergency cesarean delivery owing to fetal bradycardia following spinal anesthesia. STUDY DESIGN All cases of scheduled cesarean deliveries in gestations at >34 weeks' gestation under spinal anesthesia that were converted to emergency cesarean deliveries owing to fetal bradycardia in the period May 2019 to May 2021 were reviewed. Included were those with (1) a preoperative reactive nonstress test and (2) fetal acidemia (umbilical artery pH <7.20). Excluded were those with anesthesia other than spinal and a birthweight below the 10th percentile for gestational age. Time intervals between the completion of spinal anesthesia and delivery were calculated and related to umbilical cord gas analytes. RESULTS From a cohort of 1064 scheduled cesarean deliveries, 7 fulfilled the study criteria yielding 8 neonates. Mean ± standard error of the mean interval of spinal anesthesia to delivery was 15.0±1.9 minutes, and the decrease in mean blood pressure after spinal anesthesia was 39.1±3.0 mm Hg. Umbilical artery base excess ranged from -5.2 to -16.6 mmol/L (median, -8.0). Based on published normative data of prelabor fetal umbilical artery base excess (-2±0.6 mmol/L), the mean rate of base excess decrease was 0.38±0.25 mmol/minute. CONCLUSION The rate of decrease in base excess when scheduled cesarean deliveries are converted to emergency cesarean deliveries owing to fetal bradycardia related to spinal anesthesia (1 mmol/2.6 min) matches the estimated rate of loss of base excess (1 mmol/2-3 minutes) reported in cases of severe bradycardia or sentinel events during labor.
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- Alessandro Ghidini
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Antenatal Testing Center, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, VA (Dr Ghidini and Ms Vanasche)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Antenatal Testing Center, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, VA (Dr Ghidini and Ms Vanasche)
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- Department of Obstetrics, IRCCS San Gerardo, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano Bicocca, Monza, Italy (Dr Locatelli)
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Wolla CD, Epperson TI, Woltz EM, Wolf BJ, Bolin ED. Prolongation of spinal duration by escalating doses of intrathecal epinephrine in lower limb arthroplasty. Pain Manag 2023; 13:647-654. [PMID: 37965771 DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2023-0068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Aim: The optimal dose of low-dose intrathecal epinephrine in the absence of intrathecal opioids is unknown. Materials & methods: Prospective, randomized, double blind clinical trial of patients undergoing lower limb arthroplasties. The primary end point was spinal block duration measured via motor and sensory block duration. Results: 30 patients undergoing lower limb arthroplasty were randomized into one of six groups with varying intrathecal epinephrine doses 0-100 mcg. There was a direct linear effect between motor block duration and intrathecal epinephrine dose with higher doses being associated with longer block duration (p = 0.011). Mean motor block duration was 3.74 ± 1.13, 3.36 ± 0.47, 3.39 ± 0.60, 4.06 ± 0.98 and 5.20 ± 1.41 h for the EPI0, EPI25, EPI50, EPI75 and EPI100 groups respectively. Conclusion: This study reveals that low-dose intrathecal epinephrine (75-100 mcg) in the absence of intrathecal opioids can be reliably used to prolong motor block duration in lower limb arthroplasty. Clinical Trial Registration: NCT02619409 (ClinicalTrials.gov).
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- Christopher D Wolla
- Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Prisma Health, Greenville, SC 29605, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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Shrestha IK, Chalise R, Poudel S, Regmi A, Ghimire A, Khadka B, Khanal K. Neostigmine and atropine as a treatment for postdural puncture headache after spinal anesthesia in cesarean section: A case report. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e8132. [PMID: 37927977 PMCID: PMC10622397 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.8132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Key Clinical message Neostigmine and atropine offer a promising treatment option for postdural puncture headache (PDPH) following spinal anesthesia in cesarean section, providing effective relief with a favorable risk-benefit profile. Abstract Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is a common consequence of cesarean section surgeries after spinal anesthesia. This case study describes the successful treatment of PDPH with intravenous neostigmine and atropine. A 31 years female who underwent elective cesarean section with spinal anesthesia developed a severe headache on the 6th postoperative day and was diagnosed to have PDPH. PDPH failed to respond to conventional treatment modalities like hydration, a Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and sphenopalatine ganglion block. Epidural blood patch could not be performed due to lack of consent. A trial dose of intravenous neostigmine (20 mcg/kg) along with atropine (10 mcg/kg) successfully provided symptomatic and clinical relief. The combination of neostigmine and atropine demonstrates a rapid onset of action, providing patients with effective analgesia while avoiding the need for invasive procedures such as epidural blood patches and offers quicker pain relief. This promising result warrants additional research.
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- Critical Care MedicineNepal MedicitiLalitpurNepal
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- Critical Care MedicineNepal MedicitiLalitpurNepal
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- Critical Care MedicineNepal MedicitiLalitpurNepal
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Kukreja P, Peabody Lever JE, Hussey H, Piennette P, Nagi P, Mabry S, Feinstein J, Vining B, Gerlak J, Paul CA, Kalagara H. The Dose Comparison of Intrathecal Morphine for Postoperative Analgesia in Total Knee Arthroplasty Under Spinal Anesthesia: A Single Institute Retrospective Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e49350. [PMID: 38143599 PMCID: PMC10749179 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Background and purpose of the study Intrathecal morphine (ITM) provides effective postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) under spinal anesthesia. However, the ideal dose at which maximal analgesic effects can be delivered with minimal side effects is not clearly known. This retrospective study is aimed to compare two different doses of ITM with respect to analgesia benefits and side effects. Methods This is a retrospective, descriptive, single-center study approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Three patient groups were selected: a control group receiving continuous adductor canal block (CCACB) under spinal anesthesia, and two experimental groups receiving single-dose adductor canal block (SSACB) under spinal anesthesia with either 100 mcg or 150 mcg of ITM. The sample size included 75 patients (25 per group) who were 18 years and older, American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) class 1-3 who were undergoing primary TKA. Patients with chronic pain or opioid use exceeding 30 days and those undergoing surgeries other than primary TKA were excluded. Outcome data, including opioid use (from which post-operative oral morphine equivalents (OME) were calculated), antiemetic use, visual analog pain scale (VAS) scores, distance ambulated at 24 hours, and length of hospital stay, were extracted by chart review. Results In the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), patients in both ITM groups experienced significantly lower opioid consumption and pain scores compared to the control group (p<.001). Furthermore, cumulative OME at 24 hours was significantly less in the ITM groups compared to the control, but there was no difference between ITM doses (p=0.004; mean cumulative OME for control was 77.2 OME vs 43.4 OME for 100 mcg ITM vs 42.6 OME for 150 mcg ITM). Antiemetic usage did not increase in the ITM groups. Although there was no statistically significant difference in ambulation at 24 hours, both ITM groups exhibited a trend toward greater average ambulation distance compared to the control group (p=0.095; mean distance walked for control was 67.6 feet, 76.6 feet for 100 mcg ITM vs 98.8 feet for 150 mcg ITM). Hospital length of stay did not significantly differ between the groups. Conclusion ITM doses of 100 mcg and 150 mcg provide effective analgesia for patients undergoing lower extremity total knee arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia. Patients receiving ITM had better pain scores in the immediate post-operative period and had overall less oral morphine equivalent consumption when compared to control. In addition, the safety and side effect profile for ITM is similar for both doses as there was no incidence of respiratory depression and antiemetic usage did not differ between all study arms. Future studies should explore the use of higher ITM doses and consider a broader patient population to further understand the advantages and potential drawbacks of ITM in TKA surgery.
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- Promil Kukreja
- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Orthopaedics, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, USA
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Coviello A, Iacovazzo C, Piccione I, Posillipo C, Barone MS, Ianniello M, de Siena AU, Cirillo D, Vargas M. Impact of Ultrasound-Assisted Method on Success Rate of Spinal Anesthesia Performed by Novice Trainees: A Retrospective Comparative Study. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1515. [PMID: 37888126 PMCID: PMC10608531 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13101515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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In current practice, single-shot spinal anesthesia has traditionally been performed using the conventional surface-anatomic-Landmark-Guided technique. This "blind" technique has significant critical issues such as a high risk of complications due to the numerous attempts at spinal needle placement and the negative impact on the learning curve of the trainees. Ultrasound-Assisted spinal anesthesia could reduce these critical issues and allow trainees to perform the procedure more easily and with fewer complications for the patient. We performed a before-and-after monocentric retrospective comparative study at the University of Naples "Federico II" (Naples, Italy). Inclusion criteria were as follows: patients aged 18 years or older; ASA physical status between I and IV; and elective orthopedic surgery under single-shot spinal anesthesia performed by supervised trainees between January 2022 and December 2022. In the selected cohort, 88 patients were included in group A (Landmark-Guided spinal anesthesia) and 91 in group B (Ultrasound-Assisted spinal anesthesia). The number of attempts by trainees (p-value < 0.005), procedure performing time (<0.001), and patient discomfort (<0.001) were significantly lower in group B than in group A. Ultrasound-Assisted single-shot spinal anesthesia performed by novice trainees reduces the number of attempts, complication rate, periprocedural pain, and patient discomfort.
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Besha A, Zemedkun A, Tadesse M, Hailu S, Mossie A, Shiferaw A, Angasa D, Adamu Y. Effects of Hyperbaric and Isobaric Bupivacaine on Hemodynamic Profiles and Block Characteristics Among Parturients Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pain Res 2023; 16:3545-3558. [PMID: 37881235 PMCID: PMC10595164 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s428314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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Background Cesarean section (CS) is a surgical procedure where the baby is delivered through incisions made in the abdomen and uterus. Bupivacaine is a widely recognized local anesthetic available in different baricity and it is frequently used for spinal anesthesia. The baricity of bupivacaine impacts hemodynamic profiles and block characteristics. Objective To compare the effects of hyperbaric and isobaric bupivacaine on hemodynamic profiles and block characteristics among parturients undergoing elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia at Dilla University Referral Hospital. Methods 64 pregnant mothers scheduled for elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia were randomly assigned to two groups: Group A received a dose of 12.5 mg of isobaric bupivacaine (n = 32), Group B received a dose of 12.5 mg of hyperbaric bupivacaine (n = 32). Prior to conducting the study, the necessary ethical approvals were obtained. For comparing numerical variables between the two groups, the independent Sample t-test or Mann-Whitney U-test was employed as needed. Repeated measurements were analyzed using mixed ANOVA. Categorical variables were assessed using either the chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05, with a power of 90%. Results The mean Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP), Diastolic Blood pressure (DBP), and Mean Arterial Blood Pressure (MAP) showed significant decrement in the group receiving isobaric spinal anesthesia compared to those receiving hyperbaric bupivacaine. The decrement was observed from the 6th to 30th minute (p<0.05). Furthermore, the hyperbaric group had a faster onset time for achieving the maximum sensory block, with a median time of 3 (1) min compared to 4 (2) mins in the isobaric group (p<0.001). Conclusion and Recommendation We conclude that hyperbaric bupivacaine provides stable intraoperative hemodynamic parameters and an earlier onset of block than isobaric bupivacaine. Therefore, we recommend clinicians to use hyperbaric bupivacaine for cesarean delivery.
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- Aschalew Besha
- Department of Anesthesia, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesia, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesia, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesia, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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Botea MO, Lungeanu D, Petrica A, Sandor MI, Huniadi AC, Barsac C, Marza AM, Moisa RC, Maghiar L, Botea RM, Macovei CI, Bimbo-Szuhai E. Perioperative Analgesia and Patients' Satisfaction in Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section: Fentanyl Versus Morphine. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6346. [PMID: 37834990 PMCID: PMC10573232 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12196346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Perioperative analgesia for cesarean section aims to ensure the mother's comfort, facilitate a smooth surgical experience, and promote a successful recovery. One-hundred-ninety patients were enrolled in a randomized double-blind study designed to assess the quality of perioperative analgesia, level of satisfaction, and incidence of adverse reactions in elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia when fentanyl or morphine was added to bupivacaine. Two treatment groups comprising 173 subjects were compared in the per-protocol analysis: F (fentanyl, standard dose 25 μg) and M (morphine, standard dose 100 μg). Numerical pain scores were recorded perioperatively for 72 h (both at rest and on mobilization), with overall postoperative satisfaction and analgesic-related side effects. The patients in the morphine group had significantly better pain management (Mann-Whitney U test, p < 0.001) and higher level of satisfaction (Mann-Whitney U test, p < 0.001). The latter was related to the greater need for rescue medication in the fentanyl group (OR = 4.396; p = 0.019). On the other hand, fentanyl had significantly fewer non-life-threatening side effects, such as high-intensity pruritus (Mann-Whitney U test, p < 0.001), nausea (OR = 0.324; p = 0.019), vomiting and dizziness upon first mobilization (OR = 0.256; p < 0.001). It remains for future clinical trials to help establish doses that will tilt the scale to one side or the other.
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- Mihai O. Botea
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (M.O.B.); (M.I.S.)
- Pelican Clinic, Medicover Hospital, 4104869 Oradea, Romania
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- Center for Modeling Biological Systems and Data Analysis, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
- Department of Functional Sciences, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.B.); (A.M.M.)
- Emergency Department, “Pius Brinzeu” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 300736 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (M.O.B.); (M.I.S.)
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (M.O.B.); (M.I.S.)
- Pelican Clinic, Medicover Hospital, 4104869 Oradea, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.B.); (A.M.M.)
- Clinic of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, “Pius Brinzeu” Emergency Clinical County Hospital, 300736 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.B.); (A.M.M.)
- Emergency Department, Emergency Clinical Municipal Hospital, 300079 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (M.O.B.); (M.I.S.)
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (M.O.B.); (M.I.S.)
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- Oradea County Clinical Emergency Hospital, 410169 Oradea, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (M.O.B.); (M.I.S.)
- Pelican Clinic, Medicover Hospital, 4104869 Oradea, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania; (M.O.B.); (M.I.S.)
- Pelican Clinic, Medicover Hospital, 4104869 Oradea, Romania
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Olia M, Jafarian A, Mohseni M. Efficacy of Low-Frequency Electroacupuncture on Urinary Retention After Spinal Anesthesia. J Perianesth Nurs 2023; 38:745-747. [PMID: 37162424 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2023.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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PURPOSE This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of low-frequency electroacupuncture (EA) in the prevention of urinary retention after orthopedic surgery. DESIGN A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. METHODS Eighty patients with spinal anesthesia were randomly allocated into the groups of EA (40 cases) and control (40 cases). In the first group, the EA was applied to four points of SP6, SP9, ST28, and CV2; 4 Hz, retaining for 20 minutes in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). In the control group, no intervention was applied. The incidence of postoperative urinary retention, incomplete or difficult urination, and the first automatic micturition time since spinal anesthesia were compared between the two groups. FINDINGS The incidence of urinary retention and incomplete urination in the EA group was significantly lower than that in the control group; the time to first urination was shorter in the intervention group than in the control group (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Electroacupuncture after spinal anesthesia improves bladder function and reduces the need for a urinary catheter and its possible complications.
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- Mina Olia
- Department of Anesthesiology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Tamdoğan İ, Turunç E, Kocamanoğlu İS. Comparison of the Efficacies of Three Different Intrathecal Doses of Morphine in Achieving Postcesarean Delivery Analgesia. J Perianesth Nurs 2023; 38:717-723. [PMID: 36997388 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2022.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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PURPOSE The objective of this study is to compare the efficacies of 3 different intrathecal doses (80, 120, and 160 mcg) of morphine in achieving postcesarean delivery analgesia and the severity of the side effects thereof. DESIGN A prospective, randomized, double-blind study. METHODS A total of 150 pregnant women between the ages of 18 and 40, with a gestational week >36, who were planned to have elective cesarean section were included in the study. Patients were randomized into 3 groups based on the dosages of intrathecal doses of morphine (80, 120, and 160 mcg) they will receive in addition to 10 mg 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine and 20 mcg fentanyl. Intravenous (IV) patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) prepared with fentanyl was administered to each patient after the surgery. Postoperative 24-hour total IV PCA-fentanyl consumption was recorded. The patients were evaluated for side effects such as pain, nausea-vomiting, pruritus, sedation score, and respiratory depression after the surgery. FINDINGS PCA-fentanyl consumption was significantly higher in Group 1 compared to Group 2 and 3 (P = .047). There was no significant differences between the groups in terms of nausea-vomiting scores. The pruritus scores were significantly higher in Group 3 compared to Group 1 (P = .020). The pruritus scores were significantly higher in all groups at the postoperative 8th-hour (P = .013). Respiratory depression, which would require treatment, was not observed in any patient. CONCLUSIONS Based on the study findings, it was concluded that 120 mcg intrathecal morphine provides adequate analgesia with minimal side effects in cesarean sections.
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- İlke Tamdoğan
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Obstetrics and Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital, The Ministry of Health and Giresun University, Giresun, Turkey
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey
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Adhikari G, Ghimire S, Adhikari G, Aryal K, Kandel N. Transient aphonia following spinal anesthesia during emergency cesarean section: Case report and review of literature. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e7979. [PMID: 37808568 PMCID: PMC10558678 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Subarachnoid block with local anesthetic agents is a well-established anesthesia technique among pregnant females for labor analgesia and cesarian delivery. Although it is considered a reliable and safe technique for both mothers and fetuses, unexpected high or low levels of block may occur due to accidental injection of these agents into different meningeal spaces other than intended. Hypotension, bradycardia, headache, and failed anesthesia are common complications of spinal anesthesia. Though rare, neurological complications like aphonia, dysphagia, and tingling sensation have also been reported. The article reports a case of a 22-year-old primigravida who sustained transient aphonia following intrathecal administration of bupivacaine for an emergency cesarian section for meconium-stained liquor with fetal distress. There were no other neurological manifestations or features suggestive of high spinal block. The sensory level of the block was fixed to T6 with hemodynamic stability throughout aphasia with an episode of hypotension preceding aphonia. Aphonia commenced 9 min after the spinal anesthesia continued for a total duration of 15 min. Neurological examination, relevant investigations, and consultations were done to make a diagnosis. Thus, it is important to be aware of the possible neurological complications associated with spinal anesthesia.
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- Gauri Adhikari
- Department of AnaesthesiaNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences‐ College of MedicineKathmanduNepal
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- Department of AnaesthesiaPatan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS)PatanNepal
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- Department of AnaesthesiaNepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences‐ College of MedicineKathmanduNepal
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- Department of MedicineTribhuvan University Institute of MedicineKathmanduNepal
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- Department of MedicineTribhuvan University Institute of MedicineKathmanduNepal
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Beletsky A, Currie M, Shen J, Brooks H, Desilva M, Winston N, Gabriel RA. Differences in Regional Anesthesia Utilization by Hospital Region in the United States. Cureus 2023; 15:e46795. [PMID: 37954698 PMCID: PMC10634528 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Regional anesthesia has been associated with improved postoperative outcomes. Disparities in regional anesthesia utilization exist; however, no studies have examined utilization rates as a function of hospital region. METHODS A national hospital database (Hospital Corporation of America {HCA}) was queried for patients aged 18 years or older that received selected surgical procedure codes between January 2016 and June 2021. Surgical procedures included were total knee arthroplasty (TKA), total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), carpal tunnel release, total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH), open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the ankle, and arteriovenous (AV) fistula creation. Regional anesthesia was defined as any form of neuraxial and/or peripheral nerve blocks. Basic summary statistics were utilized to calculate the rates of regional anesthesia (RA), and chi-squared analyses were calculated to determine significant differences in the rate of RA utilization. RESULTS There were 52,068 patients included in this study, of which 2,114 (4.1%) received RA. The greatest RA rates were for TSA (5.8%), TKA (4.5), and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) (3.6%), whereas the lowest RA rate was for TAH (1.1%). For the TKA cohort, the Midwest had a significantly greater utilization rate than the South or West (10.9% vs. 4.8% or 3.1%, p<0.001). The Midwest also had the highest utilization rate in the ACLR cohort (8.1%, p<0.001), TAH cohort (16.7%, p<0.001), and AV fistula cohort (6.4%, p<0.001). For the carpal tunnel cohort, the West had the highest utilization rate (11.8% vs. 8.1%, 1.1%, 0%, p<0.001). The West region also had the highest utilization rate for the ankle ORIF (7.8%, p<0.001). No significant differences were found by region for TSA (p=0.31). CONCLUSION Significant variations in RA utilization rates were found by region, with the West having the highest utilization for ankle ORIF and carpal tunnel, and the Midwest having the highest rate for TKA, ACLR, TAH, and AV fistula.
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- Anesthesiology, Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, USA
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- Anesthesiology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, USA
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Mostafa M, Nasr MA, Fawzy M, Awad AE, Waheeb MM. The analgesic effect of transmuscular quadratus lumborum block versus erector spinae plane block for women undergoing elective Caesarean section: A randomized controlled trial. Br J Pain 2023; 17:438-446. [PMID: 38107753 PMCID: PMC10722106 DOI: 10.1177/20494637231181513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Background We aimed to compare the analgesic effect and quality of recovery of transmuscular quadratus lumborum block (QLB) and erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in the presence of multimodal analgesia following Caesarean section. Methods This randomised controlled trial included full-term pregnant women who underwent elective Caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia without intrathecal morphine. The included women were randomised to receive either bilateral QLB (n = 51) or bilateral thoracic ESPB (n = 51), in addition to the control group (n = 51) who did not receive any block. All participants received regular paracetamol (1 g/6h) and diclofenac (50 mg/8 h). Intravenous morphine was used as a rescue analgesic. The primary outcome was time to first morphine requirement. Secondary outcomes included total postoperative morphine consumption and total Obstetric Quality of Recovery-11 (ObsQoR-11) score. Results We analysed 51, 50 and 48 patients in the QLB, ESPB and control groups, respectively. The time to first morphine requirement in both QLB and ESPB groups was longer than that in the control group (median [quartiles] time: 6 [6,12] h, 6 [6,6] h and 4 [3,4] h, respectively; p-value <0.001), without significant differences between the two former groups. The total morphine consumption in both QLB and ESPB groups was lower than that in the control group (median [quartiles]:0 [0,5] mg, 0 [0,5] mg and 25 [25,30] mg, respectively; p-value <0.001), without significant differences between the two former groups. The QLB and ESPB groups had comparable ObsQoR-11 score, and both groups' scores were higher than the control group. Conclusion In patients undergoing elective Caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia without intrathecal morphine, both QLB and ESPB provided superior analgesia and quality of recovery compared to the standard care, without significant difference between the two blocks.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maha Mostafa
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
| | - Mohamed A Nasr
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
| | - Maher Fawzy
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
| | - Aya E Awad
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
| | - Mohsen M Waheeb
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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