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ABSTRACT: The rise of the #TheatreCapChallenge in 2017, which saw participants donning surgical caps labeled with their names and roles, promises to be a seemingly simple intervention aimed at improving operating theater communication and patient safety. This narrative review strives to expand upon the perceived and studied benefits of this intervention and address potential concerns that have arisen with the use of these name and role-labeled surgical caps.
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Quirófanos , Grupo de Atención al Paciente , Humanos , Seguridad del Paciente , ComunicaciónAsunto(s)
Anestesia General , Intubación Intratraqueal , Máscaras Laríngeas , Bloqueo Neuromuscular , Respiración Artificial/instrumentación , Anestesia General/efectos adversos , Humanos , Bloqueo Neuromuscular/efectos adversos , Respiración Artificial/efectos adversos , Aspiración Respiratoria de Contenidos Gástricos/etiología , Medición de Riesgo , Factores de Riesgo , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To determine whether a new transdermal fentanyl patch (TFP) is a good choice for the postoperative pain management of patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty compared with patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). DESIGN: Randomized, prospective study. SETTING: University hospital. PATIENTS: 30 patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty. INTERVENTIONS: Patients received either a TFP (group T; Duragesic 50 microg/h, matrix fentanyl patch, Janssen-Cilag) applied approximately 10 hours before induction of general anesthesia and PCA programmed in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU), or PCA programmed in the PACU (group P). MEASUREMENTS: Intraoperative sufentanil and additional postoperative morphine administration were recorded, as well as visual analog scores and routine vital signs at predetermined intervals during the first 48 hours. MAIN RESULTS: Morphine consumption on arrival in the PACU was 3.5+/-3 mg in group T versus 13+/-5 mg in group P (P<0.0001). Visual analog scores on arrival in the PACU were 37+/-22 mm in group T versus 73+/-13 mm in group P (P<0.0001). Cumulative morphine consumption at the 24th hour was 43+/-16 mg in group P and 4+/-3 mg in group T (P<0.0001). Cumulative morphine consumption at the 48th hour was 54+/-26 mg in group P and 5+/-4 mg in group T (P<0.0001). Intraoperative sufentanil consumption was 38+/-15 microg in group T versus 30+/-5 microg in group P (not significant). The sedation score was 0 in both groups during the first 48 postoperative hours. CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative TFP application decreases pain scores and morphine consumption in the PACU and appears to have prolonged effects spanning the first 48 postoperative hours.
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Analgesia Controlada por el Paciente/métodos , Analgésicos Opioides/uso terapéutico , Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Cadera , Fentanilo/uso terapéutico , Dolor Postoperatorio/tratamiento farmacológico , Administración Cutánea , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Morfina/uso terapéutico , Dimensión del Dolor/efectos de los fármacos , Estudios Prospectivos , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Spinal anesthesia in elderly patients is frequently associated with significant technical difficulties. Thus, we compared the classical midline approach to the paramedian approach to perform continuous spinal anesthesia (CSA). METHODS: We prospectively studied 40 patients aged >75 yr who underwent open surgical repair of a hip fracture. These patients were randomly allocated to one of two groups: Group M: midline approach, and Group PM: paramedian approach. Patients were positioned in the lateral decubitus to receive CSA at L4-5 level. CSA was considered successful if cerebrospinal fluid was obtained through the needle. In case of initial failure in either approach, the same approach was repeated by the same operator. If two attempts were unsuccessful, the other anatomical approach was used by the same operator. If both approaches failed, a staff anesthesiologist performed a final attempt. In case of failure or insufficient block, the patient received general anesthesia. RESULTS: The success rate after the first attempt was 85% (17) for Group PM and 45% (9) for Group M (P = 0.02). All catheters were successfully introduced. No patient required general anesthesia. Vascular puncture after needle puncture was observed in six patients in Group M versus 0 in Group PM (P = 0.03), but none were of clinical consequence. No other clinically significant complications were observed. CONCLUSION: In summary, after the initial attempt, the paramedian approach is associated with an increased success rate, compared with the midline approach, during the performance of CSA in elderly patients.
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Anestesia Raquidea/métodos , Factores de Edad , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Femenino , Fracturas de Cadera/epidemiología , Fracturas de Cadera/cirugía , Humanos , Masculino , Estudios ProspectivosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: We evaluated the potential role of an euctectic mixture of local anesthetic (EMLA) cream application before performing midhumeral block. METHODS: Sixty patients undergoing surgery distal to the elbow amenable to a humeral block were prospectively recruited for the study. The patients were randomly allocated to 1 of 3 groups: Group E: topical EMLA cream 60 min before block plus 2 mL IV normal saline 5 min before procedure; Group P: topical sham cream plus 2 mL IV normal saline, and Group S: topical sham cream plus 0.1 microg/kg of sufentanil in 2 mL solution IV. Pain experienced during skin puncture, and overall pain for the whole procedure were rated using a 100-mm visual analog scale (0: no pain to 100: worst pain). RESULTS: Patients in Group E experienced less pain compared with those in Groups P and S (5 +/- 3 mm vs 33 +/- 20 mm and 30 +/- 18 mm, respectively, P < 0.0001). The pain experienced throughout the complete humeral block was more substantial in Group P than in Group E (P = 0.01). CONCLUSION: The patients who received EMLA cream had less pain with needle puncture as well as throughout the performance of humeral block.