Pub Date : 2025-05-03DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844636
Nicole Morem Pilau Moritz , Getúlio Rodrigues de Oliveira Filho , José Eduardo Moritz , Jefferson Luiz Traebert
Introduction
The choice of anesthetic agents plays a crucial role in procedural success. This study aimed to compare the effects of propofol-fentanyl and propofol-dexmedetomidine combinations, focusing on patient and surgeon perspectives in outpatient procedures.
Methods
A randomized, controlled, triple-blind clinical trial including 128 adult patients undergoing elective outpatient surgical procedures with sedation and local anesthesia. Patients were randomized to receive either propofol-fentanyl (PF, n = 64) or propofol-dexmedetomidine (PDex, n = 64). Primary outcomes were patient satisfaction, assessed using the ISAS-Br score, and the adequacy of sedation, evaluated by the surgeon and measured by a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for movement. Respiratory and hemodynamic changes, as well as awakening from anesthesia, adverse events during recovery, and time to hospital discharge were compared.
Results
No difference between patient satisfaction scores (median ISAS-Br [IQR]: PF 2.64 [2.45‒3.00] vs. PDex 3.00 [2.45‒3.00], p = 0.252). The PF group had a significantly lower movement score (median NRS [IQR]: 0.5 [0.00‒2.25] vs. 2.0 [0.00‒5.00], p = 0.006). The incidence of intraoperative events related to respiration and hemodynamics, as postoperative pain and postoperative nausea/vomiting were similar. A higher proportion of patients sedated with PF awoke in the operating room (75% vs. 35.9%, p < 0.001), and 98.4% of the PF group vs. 92.2% of the PDex group were ready for hospital discharge in less than thirty minutes, p = 0.208.
Conclusion
Single doses of fentanyl or dexmedetomidine combined with propofol resulted in equivalent patient satisfaction, safety, and discharge times. The propofol-fentanyl combination demonstrated superior sedation adequacy from the surgeon’s perspective and facilitated a faster emergence from anesthesia.
前言:麻醉药物的选择对手术成功起着至关重要的作用。本研究旨在比较异丙酚-芬太尼和异丙酚-右美托咪定组合在门诊手术中的效果,重点关注患者和外科医生的观点。方法:一项随机、对照、三盲临床试验,包括128例在镇静和局部麻醉下接受选择性门诊手术的成年患者。患者随机接受异丙酚-芬太尼(PF, n = 64)或异丙酚-右美托咪定(PDex, n = 64)治疗。主要结果为患者满意度(使用ISAS-Br评分进行评估)和镇静的充分性(由外科医生评估并使用数字评定量表(NRS)对运动进行测量)。比较呼吸和血流动力学变化、麻醉苏醒、恢复期间不良事件和出院时间。结果:患者满意度评分无差异(ISAS-Br [IQR]中位数:PF 2.64 [2.45-3.00] vs. PDex 3.00 [2.45-3.00], p = 0.252)。PF组运动评分显著低于对照组(中位NRS [IQR]: 0.5 [0.00-2.25] vs. 2.0 [0.00 - 5.50], p = 0.006)。术中与呼吸和血流动力学相关的事件,如术后疼痛和术后恶心/呕吐的发生率相似。使用PF镇静的患者在手术室醒来的比例更高(75%对35.9%,p < 0.001), 98.4%的PF组比92.2%的PDex组在30分钟内准备出院,p = 0.208。结论:单剂量芬太尼或右美托咪定联合异丙酚可获得相同的患者满意度、安全性和出院时间。从外科医生的角度来看,异丙酚-芬太尼组合显示出优越的镇静充分性,并有助于更快地从麻醉中恢复。
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Pub Date : 2025-05-02DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844634
Rohan Magoon
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Pub Date : 2025-05-01DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844635
Pedro Victor Fernandes Ferreira , Heitor J.S. Medeiros , Hugo de Santana Ribeiro Dantas , Eduardo Venancio Teixeira , Lucas Pereira Trevisan , Fernanda de Castro Teixeira , Fernanda Cunha Soares , Raphael Klênio Confessor de Souza , Wallace Andrino da Silva
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Pub Date : 2025-04-22DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844623
Solange C. Gimenez , Milene C. Carrilho , Isabela M. Malbouisson , Marcelo Gama de Abreu , Jean-Jacques Rouby , Luiz Marcelo Sá Malbouisson
Background
Loss of lung aeration is frequently observed in adult patients following cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Yet, in children, changes in lung aeration following surgical repair of congenital heart defects, and the effects of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP), remain uncertain.
Methods
Changes in lung aeration were investigated using volumetric computed tomography in 12 children with congenital acianogenic heart diseases and increased pulmonary flow who underwent total surgical repair under cardiopulmonary bypass. Computed tomography of the lungs was obtained preoperatively during spontaneous breathing and postoperatively during mechanical ventilation with positive end-expiratory pressure of 0, 5 and 10 cm H2O. Gas and tissue lung volume and mass, as well non-aerated, poorly aerated and normally aerated lung compartments were measured.
Results
Median age of patients was 18.3 months, (4 to 24 months), weight was 9.3 ± 2.3 kg. Cardiopulmonary bypass duration was 77 ± 26 minutes. Preoperatively, pulmonary volume was 545 mL (237‒753 mL), whereby tissue and gas volumes were 48.4% (41.7%‒59.6%), and 51.6% (40.4%‒58.3%), respectively. Non-aerated and normally aerated compartments accounted for 15% and 47.9% of lung tissue, respectively. Postoperatively, at zero PEEP, the non-aerated compartment increased to 27%, while normally-aerated compared decreased to 38.5%. Stepwise PEEP application restored normally aerated lung volume to preoperative levels but did not significantly reduce non-aerated parenchyma.
Conclusion
Loss of lung aeration was pronounced after surgical correction of congenital heart defects. PEEP up to 10 cm H2O restored gas volume but failed to recruit the collapsed parenchyma. Ethical Approval CAPPesq n° 854/01.
背景:在心脏手术合并体外循环的成人患者中经常观察到肺通气不足。然而,在儿童中,先天性心脏缺陷手术修复后肺通气量的变化以及呼气末正压(PEEP)的效果仍不确定。方法:对12例先天性无源性心脏病患儿行体外循环全手术修复后肺流量增加的肺通气量变化进行了体积计算机断层扫描。术前自主呼吸和术后机械通气,呼气末正压分别为0、5和10 cm H2O时,分别进行肺部计算机断层扫描。测量气体和组织肺的体积和质量,以及不通气、不通气和正常通气的肺室。结果:患者中位年龄18.3个月,(4 ~ 24个月),体重9.3±2.3 kg。体外循环时间为77±26分钟。术前肺容积545 mL (237 ~ 753 mL),其中组织容积48.4%(41.7% ~ 59.6%),肺气量51.6%(40.4% ~ 58.3%)。不通风和正常通风的隔间。分别占肺组织的15%和47.9%。术后,在零PEEP时,未充气的腔室增加到27%,而正常充气的腔室减少到38.5%。逐步应用PEEP使正常通气的肺容量恢复到术前水平,但没有显著减少未通气的实质。结论:先天性心脏缺损手术矫治后肺通气量明显减少。高达10 cm H2O的PEEP恢复了气体体积,但未能恢复塌陷的实质。伦理批准CAPPesq n°854/01。
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Pub Date : 2025-04-19DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844622
Helga Cristina Almeida da Silva , Maria Anita Costa Spindola , José Luiz Gomes do Amaral
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Pub Date : 2025-04-04DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844618
Fabio Vieira Toledo, Daniel De Carli, Jose Fernando Amaral Meletti, Herman Yuri Almeida Togo, Italo Pires Gomes, Renato Makoto Sakashita, Lucas Felix Montes, Rafael Santos Tiburcio, Cesar de Araujo Miranda
Background
Blood transfusions are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, and maintaining global blood supplies can be a challenge. This systematic review investigates the impact of preoperative iron supplementation on the risk of blood transfusion among non-anemic patients undergoing major surgeries.
Methods
We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Central for randomized controlled trials published up to May 2024. Studies involving the use of erythropoietin, or patients already using iron supplementation when trial randomization was conducted were excluded. Outcomes assessed included the number of individuals who received blood transfusions, and mean hemoglobin levels at the first day and by the first postoperative week.
Results
A total of 1,162 non-anemic patients from 9 studies were included. Of these, 54% received preoperative iron supplementation. The average age was 71 years, and 44% were women. Preoperative iron supplementation was associated with a significantly lower risk of receiving a blood transfusion (OR = 0.54; 95% CI 0.40 to 0.75; p < 0.001). At the first postoperative day, the iron supplementation group had significantly higher mean hemoglobin levels compared to the no-treatment group (MD = 0.22 g.dL-1; 95% CI 0.02 to 0.42; p = 0.03). However, the pooled results could not rule out the null hypothesis for the difference in mean hemoglobin levels throughout the first week (MD = 0.12 g.dL-1; 95% CI -0.12 to 0.35; p = 0.34).
Conclusion
Preoperative intravenous iron supplementation in non-anemic patients undergoing major surgeries, particularly cardiac procedures, significantly reduces transfusion requirements. However, the benefits of oral iron remain uncertain, and further research is warranted to establish standardized perioperative supplementation protocols.
PROSPERO identifier
CRD42024552559.
背景:输血与发病率和死亡率增加有关,维持全球血液供应可能是一项挑战。本系统综述调查术前补铁对大手术非贫血患者输血风险的影响。方法:我们对PubMed、Embase和Cochrane Central进行了系统检索,检索截至2024年5月发表的随机对照试验。包括使用促红细胞生成素的研究,或在试验随机化时已经使用铁补充剂的患者被排除在外。评估的结果包括接受输血的人数,以及第一天和术后第一周的平均血红蛋白水平。结果:9项研究共纳入1162名非贫血患者。其中54%的患者术前补铁。平均年龄为71岁,其中44%为女性。术前补铁与输血风险显著降低相关(OR = 0.54;95% CI 0.40 ~ 0.75;P < 0.001)。术后第一天,补铁组的平均血红蛋白水平明显高于未治疗组(MD = 0.22 g.dL-1;95% CI 0.02 ~ 0.42; = 0.03页)。然而,合并结果不能排除第一周平均血红蛋白水平差异的零假设(MD = 0.12 g.dL-1;95% CI -0.12 ~ 0.35; = 0.34页)。结论:在接受大手术,特别是心脏手术的非贫血患者术前静脉补铁可显著减少输血需求。然而,口服铁的益处仍然不确定,需要进一步的研究来建立标准化的围手术期补充方案。普洛斯彼罗标识符:CRD42024552559。
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Pub Date : 2025-04-04DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844619
Suzana Margareth Lobo , Pedro Saggioro Paulucci , Lucas Martins Tavares , Graziela Benardin Luckemeyer , Luana Fernandes Machado , Neymar Elias de Oliveira , Silvia Prado Minhoto , Rita Cassia Alves Silva , Renato Ferreira da Silva , Marlon Souza Freitas , Francisco Ricardo Marques Lobo , Joana Berger-Estilita
Introduction
This study evaluates the impact of Fluid Balance (FB) patterns on outcomes after Orthotopic Liver Transplantation (OLT). It hypothesizes that deviations from optimal FB increase morbidity.
Methods
In a single-center cohort post hoc analysis of 73 post-OLT patients, FB was categorized into three groups based on cumulative FB at 72 hours: Lowest (negative FB), Intermediate (0-2000 mL), and Highest (> 2000 mL). We analyzed Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores, mortality rates, and causes of death. Logistic regression identified mortality predictors.
Results
The Highest FB group had the highest SOFA scores and mortality (Group “Lo”: 18.2%, Group “In”: 8.6%, Group “Hi”: 40.5%, p = 0.009). A U-shaped relationship between FB and hospital mortality was observed, with extremes of FB associated with higher mortality. Cumulative FB independently predicted all-cause mortality with a 29.5% increase in the risk of death. FB on day 3 also predicted all-cause mortality, increasing the risk by 83.9%. Furthermore, FB on day 1 was linked to a 134.5% increase in the risk of death due to primary non-function of the liver. SOFALIVER score strongly predicted all-cause mortality, with a one-point increase associated with a 98.8% to 114.7% increase in mortality risk.
Discussion
These findings suggest that both negative and positive extremes of FB are associated with worse outcomes after OLT, reinforcing the U-shaped relationship between FB and mortality. Our results underscore the importance of balanced fluid management, particularly in the early postoperative period. The study highlights the need for individualized FB strategies to optimize organ function and reduce mortality. The use of SOFALIVER scores as a predictor of mortality further emphasizes the importance of liver function monitoring in post-OLT patients. However, the single-centre design and convenience sample limit the generalizability of our findings, necessitating validation through multicenter studies.
Conclusion
Our study provides valuable insights into the relationship between FB patterns and mortality in OLT patients. Both negative and positive extremes of FB are associated with higher mortality, suggesting the need for a balanced and individualized fluid management approach. The strong predictive value of SOFALIVER scores for all-cause mortality highlights the importance of early and continuous monitoring of liver function. Future multicenter randomized controlled trials are needed to validate these findings and develop optimized fluid management protocols for OLT patients.
{"title":"Fluid balance dynamics and early postoperative outcomes in orthotopic liver transplantation: a prospective cohort study","authors":"Suzana Margareth Lobo , Pedro Saggioro Paulucci , Lucas Martins Tavares , Graziela Benardin Luckemeyer , Luana Fernandes Machado , Neymar Elias de Oliveira , Silvia Prado Minhoto , Rita Cassia Alves Silva , Renato Ferreira da Silva , Marlon Souza Freitas , Francisco Ricardo Marques Lobo , Joana Berger-Estilita","doi":"10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844619","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844619","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>This study evaluates the impact of Fluid Balance (FB) patterns on outcomes after Orthotopic Liver Transplantation (OLT). It hypothesizes that deviations from optimal FB increase morbidity.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In a single-center cohort post hoc analysis of 73 post-OLT patients, FB was categorized into three groups based on cumulative FB at 72 hours: Lowest (negative FB), Intermediate (0-2000 mL), and Highest (> 2000 mL). We analyzed Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores, mortality rates, and causes of death. Logistic regression identified mortality predictors.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The Highest FB group had the highest SOFA scores and mortality (Group “Lo”: 18.2%, Group “In”: 8.6%, Group “Hi”: 40.5%, p = 0.009). A U-shaped relationship between FB and hospital mortality was observed, with extremes of FB associated with higher mortality. Cumulative FB independently predicted all-cause mortality with a 29.5% increase in the risk of death. FB on day 3 also predicted all-cause mortality, increasing the risk by 83.9%. Furthermore, FB on day 1 was linked to a 134.5% increase in the risk of death due to primary non-function of the liver. SOFA<sub>LIVER</sub> score strongly predicted all-cause mortality, with a one-point increase associated with a 98.8% to 114.7% increase in mortality risk.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>These findings suggest that both negative and positive extremes of FB are associated with worse outcomes after OLT, reinforcing the U-shaped relationship between FB and mortality. Our results underscore the importance of balanced fluid management, particularly in the early postoperative period. The study highlights the need for individualized FB strategies to optimize organ function and reduce mortality. The use of SOFA<sub>LIVER</sub> scores as a predictor of mortality further emphasizes the importance of liver function monitoring in post-OLT patients. However, the single-centre design and convenience sample limit the generalizability of our findings, necessitating validation through multicenter studies.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Our study provides valuable insights into the relationship between FB patterns and mortality in OLT patients. Both negative and positive extremes of FB are associated with higher mortality, suggesting the need for a balanced and individualized fluid management approach. The strong predictive value of SOFA<sub>LIVER</sub> scores for all-cause mortality highlights the importance of early and continuous monitoring of liver function. Future multicenter randomized controlled trials are needed to validate these findings and develop optimized fluid management protocols for OLT patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":32356,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology","volume":"75 3","pages":"Article 844619"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143796369","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-04-03DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844620
Jacek B. Cywinski , co-authors of the study
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Pub Date : 2025-04-01DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844621
Andre P. Schmidt , Eduarda S. Martinelli , Virgínia C. de Moura , Liana M.T.A. Azi
{"title":"Hemodynamic management in liver transplantation: toward an evidence-based perioperative strategy","authors":"Andre P. Schmidt , Eduarda S. Martinelli , Virgínia C. de Moura , Liana M.T.A. Azi","doi":"10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844621","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844621","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":32356,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology","volume":"75 3","pages":"Article 844621"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143782157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-03-29DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844616
Gustavo R.M. Wegner , Bruno F.M. Wegner , Ramon Huntermann , Manoela L. Pinto , Júlia A.P. Vieira , Amanda P. de Souza , Francisco J.L. Bezerra
Background
Recent randomized clinical trials have compared the perioperative use of Intravenous (IV) lidocaine and Thoracic Epidural Analgesia (TEA) for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing abdominal surgery.
Methods
A systematic search was conducted on Embase, Web of Science (all databases), Cochrane Library, and PubMed on March 25, 2024, adhering to the Cochrane Handbook and PRISMA guidelines.
Results
Out of 1261 screened studies, 6 were included. TEA provided superior pain relief on a 0 to 10 pain scale at rest compared to IV lidocaine at 2 (n = 335, MD = -0.72, 95% CI -0.19 to -1.25, p = 0.007423, I2 = 83%) and 24 hours postoperatively (n = 402; MD = -0.18, 95% CI -0.12 to -0.23; p < 0.000001, I2 = 18%). However, no statistically significant differences were observed on pain scores at rest at 48 and 72 hours. TEA provided superior pain relief on a 0 to 10 pain scale during coughing at 24 hours postoperatively (n = 360; MD = -0.36, 95% CI -0.19 to -0.52, p = 0.000019, I2 = 2%), but no statistically significant differences were observed in pain scores on coughing at 48 and 72 hours. There were no statistically significant differences in postoperative nausea and vomiting, time to first flatus, or length of hospital stay.
Conclusions
TEA provides more effective postoperative pain relief compared to IV lidocaine during the first postoperative day, as evidenced by analyses of pain both at rest and during coughing.
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