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Filter by:A pre-anaesthetic consultation is compulsory. It must be carried out at least 8 days before a scheduled medical and/or surgical operation. Its main objectives are to take the patient's history, carry out a clinical examination, select the complementary examinations that should be carried out, and inform the patient of the procedure and the type of anaesthetic proposed. In a world moving towards virtualisation, a number of medical specialities have opted for remote consultations, either by telephone or video-conferencing. Teleconsultation seems to offer greater satisfaction, not only for patients, but also for surgeons and anaesthetists. It is also associated with a reduction in the distance travelled by patients, costs and financial expenditure, with no increase in the rate of cancellation of surgery. For the first time at the Brussels University Hospital (Erasme), the anaesthesia and intensive care team will gradually introduce the system of pre-anaesthetic teleconsultation by telephone from October 2023. The aim of our study is to evaluate the effectiveness of preanaesthetic teleconsultation at the Erasme HUB. In fact, it would be better to have results based on local expertise in order to give an answer on the effectiveness, safety and security of this innovative method, which will be officially implemented in October 2023.
The goal of this Randomized Control Trial is to compare the effects of addition of cisatracurium to lignocaine for IVRA Vs. Plain lignocaine in All ASA physical status I & II patients between 20 to 55 years of age, scheduled for elective hand surgery (carpal tunnel, trigger finger, tendon release, fracture reduction and tendon repair). The main question[s] it aims to answer are: • Does addition of Cisatracurium to plain lignocaine improve the overall quality of anesthesia? • Does use of cisatracurium lead to improved postop analgesia and decreased parenteral analgesic requirements? Participants will be Forty-four patients undergoing elective hand surgery during IVRA randomly assigned to two groups of 22 patients each. All demographic details (age, gender, body weight) will be noted, all will be briefed about visual analogue score (0 to 10) for pain. Group 1 (control group) will receive lidocaine 2% diluted with saline, group 2 (cisatracurium group) will receive cisatracurium plus lidocaine 2% diluted with saline. A standard technique would be employed for IVRA. The following parameters to be assessed: onset and offset of sensory and motor block, Intra-operative pain at 5, 10, 20, 30 minutes after tourniquet application by using visual analogue score (VAS), and postoperative pain using visual analogue score (VAS) measured at 5-minute,1, 2, 4, 8 hours postoperatively.
This study aims to compare the effects of conscious sedation and intravenous general anesthesia on cardiovascular events in frail patients undergoing digestive endoscopy diagnosis and treatment.
Sedation during flexible bronchoscopy (FB) should maintain an adequate respiratory drive, ensure maximum comfort for the patient, and warrant that the objectives of the procedure are achieved. Nevertheless, the optimal sedation method for FB has yet to be established. This study aimed to compare the standard recommended combination of midazolam-fentanyl (MF) with that of dexmedetomidine-ketamine (DK) for patient sedation during FB. Patients subjected to FB were randomly assigned to a DK (n=25) and an MF group (n=25). The primary outcome was the rate of critical desaturation events (arterial oxygen saturation <80% with nasal oxygen supply 2 L/min). Secondary outcomes included sedation depth, hemodynamic complications, adverse events, and patient and bronchoscopist satisfaction.
Medicines with peptide-1 receptor agonist action similar to glucagon (GLP-1) are a modern therapeutic option for obesity and diabetes mellitus. Semaglutide is a representative of this class medication whose mechanism of action can result in the slowing of gastric emptying and reduced gastric motility, a scenario that can increase the risk of pulmonary aspiration in individuals undergoing anesthesia and despite adequate fasting. Given the severity of the occurrence of bronchoaspiration, the action biological analysis of GLP-1 analogues on gastric function and incremental use of these medications, through gastric ultrasound, we will aim to evaluate the gastric contents of volunteers who do not have risk factors for bronchoaspiration, who will not undergo anesthesia, but are with the fasting recommended for this purpose and are using semaglutide, an analogue of GLP-1. Our hypothesis is that the majority of individuals using these medications have a full stomach even during fasting times recommended in the literature. In view of this, for this population we must adapt safety criteria during the anesthetic procedure.
To evaluate of PACMAN triage system is able to discern patient who may be safely screened by phone
Purpose:The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of preoperative throat lozenge on pain relief in the postoperative period of the mucosal damage caused by intubation in patients who underwent operations in the head and neck region under general anesthesia. Methods: 60 patients were included in this study who were hospitalized in the inpatient service of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department, This study was single-blind and performed by the same practitioner. Throat lozenge (strepsilis) was given to patients 30 minutes before the operation (the dissolution rate of the lozenge was proven to be 6-9 minutes).The postoperative sore throat was evaluated by VAS scale (0=no pain, 10=unbearable pain), and cough and hoarseness were evaluated with a four-point Likert scale (0=absent, 3=severe) at 1, 4, 6, 12, and 24 hours.
Since its invention in 1981 by Dr. Archie Brain, the classical laryngeal mask airway (LMA ) has undergone many modifications. Today various LMAs are available that can also help in Ryle's tube insertion, intubation via LMA, deep extubation, adjunct in difficult airway and for spontaneous ventilation in short procedures. One of the newer modifications is the Blockbuster LMA. It was invented by Prof. Ming Tian, the president of Chinese Difficult Airway Society and is being increasingly used for cases of difficult intubation. It has some unique features like its 95 degrees angulated airway that makes it easier to insert. It also has a gastric port and provides better sealing pressures at lower volumes. However the one of the major concern with supraglottic airway is that despite correct placement it may dislodge, or its position may change intraoperatively especially in surgeries where patient position needs to be changed or patient is moved/transferred or head and neck surgeries. In this study investigator wishes to evaluate weather gastric tube inserted through LMA helps in maintaining the LMA blockbuster placement by comparing fibreoptic bronchoscope (FOB) scores recorded immediately after LMA placement and at the end of the surgical procedure.
Inhalation anesthetics, such as desflurane, are identified as contributors to global warming, with the European Union planning to ban desflurane in 2026 due to its impact. The World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists (WFSA) has published guidelines to reduce air pollution related to inhalation anesthetics. Inhalation anesthetics account for a significant portion of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions in hospitals and surgery. Various anesthetics have different global warming potentials (GWP100), with desflurane having the highest GWP100. Nitrous oxide and isoflurane, although having lower GWP100, can also impact the environment negatively. Studies have shown that educating anesthesia staff about the environmental impact of desflurane and nitrous oxide can lead to significant reductions in their usage, resulting in lower CO2e emissions and cost savings. However, in some regions like Korea, awareness of the environmental impact of inhalation anesthetics is limited. The authors plan to analyze the impact of education on anesthesiologists regarding inhalation anesthetics and assess changes in their usage and CO2e emissions in clinical settings. The goal is to demonstrate that education can positively influence environmental outcomes and reduce economic losses.
The Ultrasound-guided Supra-inguinal Fascia Iliaca Block (SIFIB) is an advanced regional anesthesia technique strategically directed at the three primary nerves of the lumbar plexus. As the scope of regional anesthesia methods continues to grow in clinical application, this approach emerges as a versatile method. It can be used independently for pain management or as the primary anesthetic method, particularly in well-selected patients undergoing isolated limb surgeries or in combination with other regional anesthesia approaches.