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We report NIRS values for some common vegetables and faculty at a world-class medical institution.
DESIGN
Observational nonblinded study.
SETTING
Single tertiary care institution and local urban vegetable market.
PARTICIPANTS
Five yams (Dioscorea cayenensis), five courgettes (Cucurbita pepo) and five butternut squashes (Cucurbita moschata) were studied. Five cardiothoracic surgeons and anaesthesiologists were the control group.
INTERVENTIONS
None.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES
NIRS value of each species.
RESULTS
Mean NIRS value for the control group was 71% [95% confidence interval (CI) 68 to 74] and was similar ...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - November 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Christmas isue Source Type: research
Pitfalls of clinical practice guidelines in the era of broken science: Let's raise the standards
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - November 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Translational pain research: an update from European Pain Federation educational platform
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Media review Source Type: research
The role of pre-operative α-blockade in patients with normotensive phaeochromocytoma or paraganglioma: A retrospective cohort study
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Postoperative stroke: The picture is out of focus
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Comparison of noninvasive and minimally invasive pulse contour analysis to measure stroke volume during major surgery: A prospective observational study
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Haemodynamic evaluation and optimisation of brain-dead donors with oesophageal Doppler during organ harvesting: A feasibility study
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Comparison of a novel clinical score to estimate the risk of REsidual neuromuscular block Prediction Score and the last train-of-four count documented in the electronic anaesthesia record: A retrospective cohort study of electronic data on file
BACKGROUND
Residual neuromuscular block (rNMB) after surgery is not difficult to identify if proper neuromuscular monitoring is used, but many clinicians do not use quantitative neuromuscular monitoring.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to develop a REsidual neuromuscular block Prediction Score (REPS) to predict postoperative rNMB and compare the predictive accuracy of the prediction score with train-of-four count (TOFC) measurement at the end of a surgical case.
DESIGN
Retrospective cohort study of data on file.
DATA SOURCE
Electronic patient data and peri-operative data on vital signs, administered medicati...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Neuromuscular blocking agents Source Type: research
Deep neuromuscular blockade and surgical conditions during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: A randomised, blinded study
CONCLUSION
Deep compared with no NMB did not change the rating score of the surgical view immediately after introduction of trocars during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, but the surgical condition were improved during suturing of the hernia.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02247466. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Neuromuscular blocking agents Source Type: research
Deep vs. moderate neuromuscular blockade during laparoscopic surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION
Deep block was associated with excellent or good surgical rating more frequently than moderate block. However, this finding was not consistent on subgroup analyses based on frequencies of assessment of surgical conditions and abdominal pressure. Further studies are required to address the heterogeneity and power shortage demonstrated by the trial sequential analysis. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Neuromuscular blocking agents Source Type: research
Duration of the action of rocuronium in patients with BMI of less than 25: An observational study
The objective of this study was to investigate whether a BMI less than 25 kg m−2 affects the duration of rocuronium in doses adjusted for actual body weight.
DESIGN
A prospective, observational, single-centre study.
SETTING
The operating room of a teaching hospital from 1 June 2008 to 30 June 2015.
PATIENTS
Thirty patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I or II who were scheduled to undergo elective surgery (BMI (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Neuromuscular blocking agents Source Type: research
Dexamethasone concentration affecting rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade and sugammadex reversal in a rat phrenic nerve-hemidiaphragm model: An ex vivo study
BACKGROUND
The concentration range of dexamethasone that inhibits neuromuscular blockade (NMB) and sugammadex reversal remains unclear.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effects of dexamethasone on rocuronium-induced NMB and sugammadex reversal.
DESIGN
Ex vivo study.
SETTING
Asan Institute for Life Sciences, Asan Medical Center, Korea, from July 2015 to November 2015.
ANIMALS
One hundred sixty male Sprague–Dawley rats.
INTERVENTIONS
We assessed the effect of four concentrations of dexamethasone [0, 0.5, 5 (clinical concentrations) and 50 μg ml−1 (experimental concentration)] on partial NMB on 40...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Neuromuscular blocking agents Source Type: research
End-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring improves patient safety during propofol-based sedation for breast lumpectomy: A randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND
The use of sedation is becoming more commonplace. Although pulse oximetry is a standard monitoring procedure during sedation, it cannot accurately detect early hypoventilation. End-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) monitoring can be an earlier indicator of airway compromise; however, the existing literature is limited to a few studies with varying outcomes.
OBJECTIVES
To evaluate whether EtCO2 monitoring decreases the incidences of CO2 retention and apnoeic events in propofol-based sedation.
DESIGN
Randomised controlled study.
SETTING
A tertiary hospital.
PATIENTS
Two hundred women (aged 18 to 65 years,...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Monitoring Source Type: research
Haemodilution and head-down tilting induce functional injury in the rat optic nerve: A model for peri-operative ischemic optic neuropathy
CONCLUSION
An injury partly resembling human ischaemic optic neuropathy can be produced in rats by combining haemodilution and head-down tilt. Significant functional changes were also present with haemodilution alone. Future studies with this partial optic nerve injury may enable understanding of mechanisms of peri-operative ischaemic optic neuropathy and could help discover preventive or treatment strategies. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Monitoring Source Type: research
Diagnostic accuracy of inferior vena caval respiratory variation in detecting fluid unresponsiveness: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION
Decreased inferior vena caval respiratory variation is moderately accurate in predicting fluid unresponsiveness both in spontaneous and mechanically ventilated patients. The findings of this review should be used in the appropriate clinical context and in conjunction with other clinical assessments of fluid status.
IDENTIFIER
CRD 42017068028. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Monitoring Source Type: research
Intra-operative cutaneous temperature monitoring with zero-heat-flux technique (3M SpotOn) in comparison with oesophageal and arterial temperature: A prospective observational study
CONCLUSION
A SpotOn sensor using the ZHF method seems reliable for core temperature monitoring during abdominal surgery when variations in core temperature are slow rather than rapid.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02869828. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Monitoring Source Type: research
Association of pre-operative troponin levels with major adverse cardiac events and mortality after noncardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION
Current evidence suggests that pre-operative high troponin levels are significantly associated with adverse cardiac events and mortality after noncardiac surgery.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
This systematic review was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (Centre for Reviews and Dissemination 42017077837). (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Monitoring Source Type: research
Device or target? A paradigm shift in airway management: Implications for guidelines, clinical practice and teaching
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - October 4, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
e-learning: the anaesthesiology media lab of Yale University School of Medicine
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - September 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Book and media review Source Type: research
The feasibility of pressure measurement during an ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - September 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Modified half-the-air technique for continuous pressure monitoring during lumbar plexus block
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - September 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
An observational study of skill retention and practice adoption after a workshop on ultrasound-guided neuraxial anaesthesia
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - September 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Removal of entrapped epidural catheter: role of muscle relaxation
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - September 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
A comparison of the incidence of supraventricular arrhythmias between thoracic paravertebral and intercostal nerve blocks in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery: A randomised trial
CONCLUSION
After placement of the needle using ultrasound guidance, a single-shot thoracic PVB is a well tolerated and effective technique to reduce the incidences of postoperative SVT and atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing thoracoscopic pulmonary resection.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
http://www.chictr.org/cn/, registration number: ChiCTR-IOR-17010952. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - September 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Locoregional anaesthesia Source Type: research
Ultrasound-guided single injection versus continuous sciatic nerve blockade on pain management and mobilisation after total knee arthroplasty (CoSinUS trial): A randomised, triple-blinded controlled trial
BACKGROUND
Combining continuous femoral nerve blockade with single injection sciatic nerve blockade is standard peripheral nerve block practice for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) during the first 24 postoperative hours.
OBJECTIVES
To assess the analgesic benefits and mobilisation capability of continuous sciatic blockade in conjunction with continuous femoral nerve blockade for 72 h after arthroplasty.
DESIGN
Randomised, triple-blinded controlled trial.
SETTING
Single-Centre, German University Hospital.
PATIENTS
In total, 50 patients receiving continuous femoral nerve blockade (5 ml h−1 ropivacaine...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - September 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Locoregional anaesthesia Source Type: research
Spinal anaesthesia with chloroprocaine 1% versus total intravenous anaesthesia for outpatient knee arthroscopy: A randomised controlled trial
CONCLUSION
Spinal anaesthesia with 40-mg CP 1% leads to a significantly earlier discharge and is cheaper compared with general.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
German Clinical Trials Register, www.drks.de, identifier: DRKS00005989. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - September 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Locoregional anaesthesia Source Type: research
Adding sufentanil to ropivacaine in continuous thoracic paravertebral block fails to improve analgesia after video-assisted thoracic surgery: A randomised controlled trial
CONCLUSION
Adding 0.25 μg ml−1 sufentanil to 2 mg ml−1 ropivacaine in continuous thoracic paravertebral analgesia for VATS did not reduce morphine consumption or pain scores when compared with ropivacaine alone. We cannot recommend its use for routine clinical practice. Further studies analysing different concentrations and infusion rates of sufentanil are needed before a lack of efficacy can be confirmed.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
Clinical trial registrations: EudraCT: 2009-014832-38. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT 01082744. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - September 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Locoregional anaesthesia Source Type: research
Assessing changes in tissue oxygenation by near-infrared spectroscopy following brachial plexus block for arteriovenous fistula surgery: A prospective observational pilot study
CONCLUSION
NIRSth indicates that BPB significantly increases StO2 of the arteriovenous fistula arm in patients undergoing haemodialysis.
TRIAL REGISTRATION:
Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT03044496 (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - September 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Locoregional anaesthesia Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine in peripheral nerve blocks: A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
BACKGROUND
The duration of analgesia provided by nerve blocks is limited if local anaesthetics are administered alone. Therefore, several additives, including dexmedetomidine (DEX), have been investigated in order to prolong postoperative analgesia following single-shot regional anaesthesia.
OBJECTIVES
The aim of this meta-analysis was to assess the efficacy and safety of the addition of perineural DEX to local anaesthetics compared with local anaesthetics alone or local anaesthetics combined with systemic administration of DEX.
DESIGN
A systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCT) with meta-analysis, tr...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - September 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Locoregional anaesthesia Source Type: research
Improved lung recruitment and oxygenation during mandatory ventilation with a new expiratory ventilation assistance device: A controlled interventional trial in healthy pigs
CONCLUSION
EVA ventilation improves lung aeration via elevated mean tracheal pressure and consequently improves arterial oxygenation at unaltered positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and peak inspiratory pressure (PIP). These findings suggest the EVA mode is a new approach for protective lung ventilation. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - September 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Ventilation Source Type: research
Protective ventilation during anaesthesia reduces major postoperative complications after lung cancer surgery: A double-blind randomised controlled trial
CONCLUSION
Compared with high tidal volume and no PEEP, LPV combining low tidal volume and PEEP during anaesthesia for lung cancer surgery seems to improve postoperative outcomes.
TRIALS REGISTRATION
ClinicalTrials.gov number: NCT00805077. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - September 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Ventilation Source Type: research
Lung protection during one-lung ventilation: Another piece in the puzzle
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - September 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Invited commentary Source Type: research
The 10 fundamental principles of lay resuscitation: Recommendations by the German Resuscitation Council
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - September 10, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
European Society of Anaesthesiology evidence-based and consensus-based guideline on postoperative delirium: erratum
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - August 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Erratum Source Type: research
Epidrum is an unreliable device for identifying the thoracic epidural space
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - August 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Comparative study of concordance between bispectral index recordings obtained from the standard frontal and infra-orbital sensor position
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - August 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Cardiac arrest during spinal anaesthesia in a patient with undiagnosed Brugada syndrome
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - August 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Sudden-onset trismus after respiratory arrest in a patient with an acute exacerbation of hereditary angioedema
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - August 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Association between pre-operative biological phenotypes and postoperative pulmonary complications: An unbiased cluster analysis
BACKGROUND
Biological phenotypes have been identified within several heterogeneous pulmonary diseases, with potential therapeutic consequences.
OBJECTIVE
To assess whether distinct biological phenotypes exist within surgical patients, and whether development of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) and subsequent dependence of intra-operative positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) differ between such phenotypes.
SETTING
Operating rooms of six hospitals in Europe and USA.
DESIGN
Secondary analysis of the ‘PROtective Ventilation with HIgh or LOw PEEP’ trial.
PATIENTS
Adult patients scheduled...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - August 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Perioperative medicine Source Type: research
The LAS VEGAS risk score for prediction of postoperative pulmonary complications: An observational study
CONCLUSION
The LAS VEGAS risk score including 13 peri-operative characteristics has a moderate discriminative ability for prediction of PPCs. External validation is needed before use in clinical practice.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
The study was registered at Clinicaltrials.gov, number NCT01601223. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - August 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Perioperative medicine Source Type: research
Peri-operative copeptin concentrations and their association with myocardial injury after vascular surgery: A prospective observational cohort study
BACKGROUND
Copeptin levels in conjunction with cardiac troponin may be used to rule out early myocardial infarction in patients presenting with chest pain. Raised pre-operative copeptin has been shown to be associated with postoperative cardiac events. However, very little is known about the peri-operative time course of copeptin or the feasibility of very early postoperative copeptin measurement to diagnose or rule-out myocardial injury.
OBJECTIVES
In this preparatory analysis for a larger trial, we sought to examine the time course of peri-operative copeptin and identify the time at which concentrations returned to ...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - August 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Perioperative medicine Source Type: research
Does a hypnosis session reduce the required propofol dose during closed-loop anaesthesia induction?: A randomised controlled trial
CONCLUSION
The current study, which was designed to determine the effect of a deep hypnosis session on anaesthesia induction using an automated tool for propofol administration, failed to detect a difference in the required dose of propofol.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02249364. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - August 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Sedation Source Type: research
Placebo versus low-dose ketamine infusion in addition to remifentanil target-controlled infusion for conscious sedation during oocyte retrieval: A double-blinded, randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND
Currently, there is no gold standard for monitored anaesthesia care during oocyte retrieval.
OBJECTIVE
In our institution, the standard is a conscious sedation technique using a target-controlled infusion (TCI) of remifentanil, titrated to maintain a visual analogue pain score less than 30 mm. This protocol is well accepted by patients but is associated with frequent episodes of respiratory depression. The main objective of this study was to evaluate whether the addition of a continuous intravenous infusion of ketamine could reduce these episodes.
DESIGN
Controlled, randomised, prospective, double-blin...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - August 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Sedation Source Type: research
Safety of moderate-to-deep sedation performed by sedation practitioners: A national prospective observational study
CONCLUSION
Moderate-to-deep sedation performed by trained sedation practitioners has a very low rate of unfavourable outcome. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - August 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Sedation Source Type: research
Implementation of closed-loop-assisted intra-operative goal-directed fluid therapy during major abdominal surgery: A case–control study with propensity matching
BACKGROUND
Goal-directed fluid therapy (GDFT) has been associated with improved patient outcomes. However, implementation of GDFT protocols remains low despite growing published evidence and the recommendations of multiple regulatory bodies in Europe. We developed a closed-loop-assisted GDFT management system linked to a pulse contour monitor to assist anaesthesiologists in applying GDFT.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the impact of our closed-loop system in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery in an academic hospital without a GDFT programme.
DESIGN
A case–control study with propensity matching.
SETTING
Opera...
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - August 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Intravenous fluid therapy Source Type: research
Impact of intra-operative fluid and noradrenaline administration on early postoperative renal function after cystectomy and urinary diversion: A retrospective observational cohort study
CONCLUSION
Noradrenaline administration did not increase the risk for AKI. A too restrictive approach to administration of crystalloids was associated with an increased risk for AKI, particularly in older patients, those receiving antihypertensive medication, and those whose surgery was prolonged. As AKI was associated with longer hospital stay and increased postoperative morbidity, these observations should be taken into account to improve outcome when addressing peri-operative fluid management.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
Not applicable. (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - August 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Intravenous fluid therapy Source Type: research
Postoperative acute kidney injury: A never-ending challenge
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - August 2, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Invited commentary Source Type: research
Reply to: quality of evidence in Cochrane systematic reviews in anaesthesia, critical care and emergency medicine
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - July 5, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Quality of evidence in Cochrane systematic reviews in anaesthesia, critical care and emergency medicine
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - July 5, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Reply to: dexamethasone and postoperative cognitive decline
No abstract available (Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology)
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - July 5, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
