Insuflación rectal con ozono en infecciones intestinales / Rectal Insufflation with Ozone in Intestinal Infections

Introducción: Las infecciones intestinales se relacionan con trastornos del sistema inmune y de la microbiota intestinal. Pueden ser recurrentes y producir otras alteraciones intestinales y sistémicas, que empeoran con la terapia antimicrobiana. La ozonoterapia ha sido usada en el tratamiento de infecciones intestinales. Objetivos: Recopilar información sobre los efectos biológicos, terapéuticos y la seguridad de la administración del ozono por insuflación rectal en el tratamiento de las infecciones intestinales. Métodos: Para la búsqueda de información se empleó el motor de búsqueda Google Académico. Se consultaron artículos en las bases de datos PubMed y SciELO de la Biblioteca Virtual de Salud. Además, se realizó una búsqueda general en los idiomas español e inglés, a partir de los artículos más relevantes acerca del estudio. Se utilizaron como palabras clave: infecciones, insuflación, microbioma gastrointestinal, ozono como términos más concretos. En el estudio no se aplicó ninguna restricción acerca del ámbito geográfico ni de la edad. Conclusiones: La aplicación rectal de ozono es segura, tiene acciones biológicas y terapéuticas útiles para tratar las infecciones intestinales. Actúa como inmunomodulador y protector de la microbiota intestinal, lo que permite enfrentar esta problemática de salud desde el punto de vista preventivo, curativo y de rehabilitación de los daños causados, tanto por los gérmenes como por los efectos de los antibióticos(AU)

Introduction: Intestinal infections are related to disorders of the immune system and intestinal microbiota. They can be recurrent and produce other intestinal and systemic alterations, which worsen with antimicrobial therapy. Ozone therapy has been used in the treatment of intestinal infections. Objectives: To compile information on the biological, therapeutic effects and safety of the administration of ozone by rectal insufflation in the treatment of intestinal infections. Methods: Google Scholar search engine was used for searching information. Articles were consulted in PubMed and SciELO databases of the Virtual Health Library. In addition, a general search was carried out in Spanish and English, based on the most relevant articles about the study. The keywords used were infections, insufflation, gastrointestinal microbiome, ozone as more specific terms. No restrictions on geographic area or age were applied in the study. Conclusions: The rectal application of ozone is safe, it has useful biological and therapeutic actions to treat intestinal infections, acting as an immunomodulator and protector of the intestinal microbiota, which allows us to face this health problem from a preventive, curative and rehabilitation point of view of the damage caused, both by germs and by the effects of antibiotics(AU)

Prenatal repair of gastroschisis using partial carbon dioxide insufflation fetoscopy: lessons learned

ABSTRACT We report the long-term outcomes of a case of prenatal gastroschisis repair using a fully percutaneous fetoscopic approach with partial carbon dioxide insufflation. Surgery was performed as an experimental procedure before the scheduled elective birth. The fetal intestines were successfully returned to the abdominal cavity without any fetal or maternal complications. Ultrasonography performed 24 hours later revealed bowel peristalsis and no signs of fetal distress. After 48 hours, partial extrusion of the small bowel was observed, and the fetus was delivered. Gastroschisis repair was immediately performed upon delivery using the EXIT-like procedure as per our institutional protocol. The newborn did not require assisted mechanical ventilation, was discharged at 14 days of age and was then exclusively breastfed. At 3-year follow-up, the patient had no associated gastroschisis-related complications. This is the first case of prenatal repair of gastroschisis, which provides baseline knowledge for future researchers on the potential hurdles and management of prenatal repair.

Summary of the best evidence for the use of mechanical insufflation-exsufflation technique in invasive mechanical ventilation patients / 中华危重病急救医学

Objective:To search and evaluate the literatures on the application of mechanical insufflation-exsufflation technique (MI-E) in patients with invasive mechanical ventilation in China and abroad, and to summarize the best evidence to provide evidence-based basis for clinical practice.Methods:The literatures related to the use of MI-E technique in invasive mechanical ventilation patients were searched from the establishment of the database to April 1, 2022 in BMJ Best Practice, UpToDate Clinical Advisor, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), Guidelines International Network (GIN), National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC), Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO), medlive, Cochrane Library, Joana Briggs Instiute, Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), SinoMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Database, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Website of American Association for Respiratory Care, including guideline, expert consensus, clinical decision, evidence summary, systematic review and randomized controlled trial. The JBI Center for Evidence-Based Health Care Expert Consensus Evaluation Criteria (2016) was used to evaluate the quality of the included systematic reviews; the JBI Center for Evidence-Based Health Care Evaluation Criteria for Randomized Controlled Trials was used to evaluate the quality of the included randomized controlled trial. Two researchers independently evaluated the quality of literature, and extracted and summarized the evidence based on professional judgment.Results:A total of 7 literatures were enrolled, including 3 systematic reviews and 4 randomized controlled trials. After quality evaluation, 7 articles were all enrolled. Thirteen best evidences were formed from four aspects of indications, contraindications, parameter settings, and attention.Conclusions:The study summarizes the best evidence for the application of MI-E technique in invasive mechanical ventilation patients. It is recommended that medical staff undergo professional training, combined with their professional judgment as well as the patient's clinical specific conditions and willingness, and accurately apply MI-E technology to invasive mechanical ventilation patients.

Effects of extrafine-particle versus fine-particle inhaled corticosteroids combined with formoterol on large and small airway function in patients with bronchial asthma / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective:To compare the effects of extrafine-particle versus fine-particle inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) combined with formoterol on clinical symptoms, airway inflammation and airway function in patients with bronchial asthma (referred to as asthma).Methods:This prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial enrolled a total of 111 patients diagnose of asthma and cough variant asthma with forced expired volume in one second (FEV 1) percentage of predicted (FEV 1%pred) >70% in Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine from November 2020 to October 2022. The patients were divided into observation group (57 cases) and control group (54 cases) by random digits table method. The patients in observation group were treated with extrafine-particle ICS combined with formoterol, while the patients in control group were treated with fine-particle ICS combined with formoterol. Both groups were treated for 4 weeks. During treatment 10 patients lost follow up and a total of 101 patients complete the final study: 52 cases in observation group and 49 cases in control group. At baseline, the asthma control test (ACT) score was calculated to evaluate the clinical symptoms, fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) was applied to evaluate the airway inflammatory level, and the pulmonary function test and bronchodilation test were perfromed. The symptom relief time was record. After treatment, all of the parameters were reevaluated. Results:The FEV 1, peak expiratory flow (PEF), forced expired flow at 50% of forced vital capacity (MEF 50), forced expired flow at 25% of forced vital capacity (MEF 25), maximal expiratory flow-volume curve (MMEF) and ACT score after treatment in both groups were significantly improved compared to baseline, and there were statistical differences ( P<0.01). The improvement of ACT score in observation group was significantly higher than that in control group: (5.90 ± 2.25) scores vs. (4.10 ± 2.18) scores, and there was statistical difference ( P<0.01); there were no statistical differences in the symptom relief time and the improvement rates of FEV 1, PEF, MEF 50, MEF 25, MMEF between the two groups ( P>0.05). Further subgroup analysis was performed on 78 patients with small airway dysfunction, 39 patients were treated with extrafine-particle ICS combined with formoterol (observation subgroup), and 39 patients were treated with fine-particle ICS combined with formoterol (control subgroup). The improvement of ACT score in observation subgroup was significantly higher than that in control subgroup: (6.05 ± 2.22) scores vs. (3.95 ± 2.19) scores, and there was statistical difference ( P<0.01); there were no statistical differences in the symptom relief time and the improvement rates of FEV 1, PEF, MEF 50, MEF 25, MMEF between the two subgroups ( P>0.05). Spearman correlation analysis result showed that the improvement rates of MEF 50, MEF 25 and MMEF after treatment were positive correlated with baseline bronchodilator responses of FEV 1, FEV 1/FVC, MEF 50, MEF 25, MMEF ( r = 0.22 to 0.58, P<0.05), but not with baseline bronchodilator responses of PEF ( P>0.05). In terms of safety, neither of the two treatments had major adverse reactions that affect treatment. Conclusions:For asthma patients with baseline FEV 1%pred>70%, the extrafine-particle ICS combined with formoterol has more significantly improved of clinical symptoms compared to fine-particle ICS combined with formoterol, and potentially with better safety profile. The improvement ratio of small airway function parameters in baseline bronchodilation test could potentially predict treatment response.

Effects of mechanical in-exsufflation in preventing postextubation acute respiratory failure in intensive care acquired weakness patients: a randomized controlled trial / Efeitos da insuflação-exsuflação mecânica na prevenção da insuficiência respiratória aguda pós-extubação em pacientes com fraqueza adquirida em terapia intensiva: um estudo controlado e randomizado

ABSTRACT Objective: We hypothesized that the use of mechanical insufflation-exsufflation can reduce the incidence of acute respiratory failure within the 48-hour post-extubation period in intensive care unit-acquired weakness patients. Methods: This was a prospective randomized controlled open-label trial. Patients diagnosed with intensive care unit-acquired weakness were consecutively enrolled based on a Medical Research Council score ≤ 48/60. The patients randomly received two daily sessions; in the control group, conventional chest physiotherapy was performed, while in the intervention group, chest physiotherapy was associated with mechanical insufflation-exsufflation. The incidence of acute respiratory failure within 48 hours of extubation was evaluated. Similarly, the reintubation rate, intensive care unit length of stay, mortality at 28 days, and survival probability at 90 days were assessed. The study was stopped after futility results in the interim analysis. Results: We included 122 consecutive patients (n = 61 per group). There was no significant difference in the incidence of acute respiratory failure between treatments (11.5% control group versus 16.4%, intervention group; p = 0.60), the need for reintubation (3.6% versus 10.7%; p = 0.27), mean length of stay (3 versus 4 days; p = 0.33), mortality at Day 28 (9.8% versus 15.0%; p = 0.42), or survival probability at Day 90 (21.3% versus 28.3%; p = 0.41). Conclusion: Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation combined with chest physiotherapy seems to have no impact in preventing postextubation acute respiratory failure in intensive care unit-acquired weakness patients. Similarly, mortality and survival probability were similar in both groups. Nevertheless, given the early termination of the trial, further clinical investigation is strongly recommended. Clinical Trials Register: NCT 01931228

RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar se o uso de insuflação-exsuflação mecânica pode reduzir a incidência da insuficiência respiratória aguda no período de 48 horas pós-extubação em pacientes com fraqueza adquirida em unidades de terapia intensiva. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo, randomizado, controlado e aberto. Os pacientes diagnosticados com fraqueza adquirida em unidade de terapia intensiva foram incluídos consecutivamente, com base em uma pontuação do Medical Research Council ≤ 48/60. Os pacientes receberam aleatoriamente duas sessões diárias; no grupo controle, realizou-se fisioterapia torácica convencional, enquanto no grupo intervenção, combinou-se fisioterapia torácica com insuflação-exsuflação mecânica. Avaliou-se a incidência de insuficiência respiratória aguda dentro de 48 horas após a extubação. Da mesma forma, avaliaram-se a taxa de reintubação, o tempo de permanência na unidade de terapia intensiva, a mortalidade aos 28 dias e a probabilidade de sobrevida aos 90 dias. O estudo foi interrompido após resultados de futilidade na análise intermediária. Resultados: Incluímos 122 pacientes consecutivos (n = 61 por grupo). Não houve diferença significativa na incidência de insuficiência respiratória aguda entre os tratamentos (11,5% no grupo controle versus 16,4% no grupo intervenção; p = 0,60), na necessidade de reintubação (3,6% versus 10,7%; p = 0,27), no tempo médio de internação (3 versus 4 dias; p = 0,33), na mortalidade aos 28 dias (9,8% versus 15,0%; p = 0,42) ou na probabilidade de sobrevida aos 90 dias (21,3% versus 28,3%; p = 0,41). Conclusão: A insuflação-exsuflação mecânica associada à fisioterapia torácica parece não ter impacto na prevenção da insuficiência respiratória aguda pós-extubação em pacientes com fraqueza adquirida na unidade de terapia intensiva. Da mesma forma, a mortalidade e a probabilidade de sobrevida foram semelhantes em ambos os grupos. No entanto, devido ao término precoce do estudo, recomenda-se enfaticamente uma investigação clínica mais aprofundada. Registro Clinical Trials: NCT 01931228

Estrategia ventilatoria para el aclaramiento de dióxido de carbono en un lactante con hipercapnia incontrolable / Ventilatory strategy for carbon dioxide clearance in an infant with persistent hypercapnia / Estratégia ventilatória para depuração de dióxido de carbono em uma criança com hipercapnia incontrolável

Resumen Se presenta la experiencia de combinar la ventilación convencional y una técnica modificada de insuflación de gas paratraqueal para evitar complicaciones de la insuflación traqueal directa en un lactante con hipercapnia refractaria, quien ingresó con falla respiratoria aguda secundaria a neumonía multilobar. Al iniciar la ventilación mecánica presentó neumotórax, fístulas broncopleurales y acidemia hipercápnica refractaria a tratamiento convencional. Se inició insuflación de gas paratraqueal en ventilación convencional en modo de presión control, con 10 L/min de aire humidificado con una presión control máxima sostenida de 20 cmH2O. Tres horas después se observó una mejoría de la gasometría arterial y pasadas 72 horas se logró retirar el dispositivo paratraqueal sin complicaciones, con adecuada evolución clínica. Al no incluir un catéter intratraqueal se evitaron complicaciones conservando los mecanismos que mejoran la oxigenación e hipercapnia. La técnica presentada es prometedora; sin embargo, se deben realizar estudios con un mayor número de individuos.

Abstract The experience of combining conventional ventilation and a modified paratracheal gas insufflation technique to avoid complications is presented. An infant with acute respiratory failure secondary to multilobar pneumonia who after start off mechanical ventilation developed pneumothorax, bronchopleural fistulas, and persistent hypercapnic acidemia refractory to conventional ventilatory strategies. It was decided to initiate paratracheal gas insufflation in conventional ventilation in pressure control mode, with 10 L/min of humidified air with a maximum sustained control pressure of 20 cmH2O. Three hours after an improvement in arterial blood gas was recorded and after 72 hours the paratracheal device was removed without complications, with adequate clinical evolution. By not incorporate an intratracheal catheter some complications are avoided, preserving the mechanisms that improve oxygenation and CO2 elimination. Paratracheal gas insufflation is a promising technique, although more studies are required with a greater number of individuals.

Resumo Apresenta-se a experiência de combinar ventilação convencional e técnica modificada de insuflação de gás paratraqueal para evitar complicações da insuflação traqueal direta em uma criança com hipercapnia refratária que foi admitido com insuficiência respiratória aguda secundária a pneumonia multilobar. Ao iniciar ventilação mecânica, apresentou pneumotórax, fístulas broncopleurais e acidemia hipercápnica refratária ao tratamento convencional. A insuflação de gás paratraqueal foi iniciada em ventilação convencional no modo de controle de pressão, com 10 L/min de ar umidificado com pressão de controle máxima sustentada de 20 cmH2O. Três horas após, observou-se melhora da gasometria arterial e após 72 horas o dispositivo paratraqueal foi retirado sem intercorrências, com evolução clínica adequada. Ao não incluir um cateter intratraqueal, as complicações foram evitadas, preservando os mecanismos que melhoram a oxigenação e a hipercapnia. A técnica apresentada é promissora, porém, estudos com um número maior de indivíduos devem ser realizados.

Metabolic Effects of Carbon Dioxide Insufflation During Laparoscopic Surgery: Changes in pH, Arterial Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide (PaCO2) And End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (ETCO2)

Background: Laparoscopy involves inspecting the abdomen and pelvis using an endoscope. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the gas that is commonly used to insufflate the abdomen so as to facilitate the surgical view. Aim: The present study was under taken to determine the Metabolic effects of carbon dioxide insufflation during laparoscopic surgery. Methods: An observational study on 50 patients above 18 years of age with physical status of American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) Class I and II after obtaining approval from institutional ethical committee and consent of the patient was conducted in the Postgraduate Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Government Medical College Srinagar. Results: There was a progressive decrease in the pH during pneumoperitoneum in keeping with the hypercarbia. An increase towards baseline was observed during recovery but pH was still significantly lower than baseline 15 minutes into recovery (p<0.118). The Pco2 increased after 15 mins Co2 insufflation & peaked at 30 mins with mean & SD 42.82,2.775 & 46.16,2.909 respectively which was statically significant. Etco2 also increased after 15 mins of Co2 insufflation & peaked at 30 mins with mean 41.56 & 44.50 respectively which was statically significant. Similarly, Hco3 decreased over period of time with peak decrease at 30 mins of Co2 insufflation with mean 23.70, SD 1.919 & range 19-27. Conclusion: Co2 insufflation does bring metabolic changes in Ph, Pco2, Etco2 & HCO3 but with proper monitoring & management laparoscopic procedure can be safely performed.

Comparison of different flow rates of transnasal humidified rapid-insufflation ventilatory exchange for prevention of hypoxemia in painless gastroscopy / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective:To explore the clinical effect of different flow rates of transnasal humidified rapid-insufflation ventilatory exchange (Thrive) on hypoxic events during painless gastroscopy.Methods:Patients who underwent painless gastroscopy in Nanjing First Hospital from April to July 2020 were randomly selected by random number table method and assigned to Thrive groups of 30 L/min ( n=52), 50 L/min ( n=55) and 70 L/min ( n=54). The incidences of different degree of hypoxic events (including subclinical respiratory depression, hypoxia and severe hypoxia) and adverse events related to Thrive were recorded. Results:The total incidence of hypoxic events in the 70 L/min group was 0 (0/54), which was significantly lower than that in the 30 L/min group (21.3%, 11/52, χ2=12.75, P<0.001) and 50 L/min group (12.7%, 7/55, P=0.007). There were no significant differences in subclinical respiratory depression [13.5% (7/52) VS 5.5% (3/55), χ2=1.19, P=0.194] or hypoxia [7.7% (4/52) VS 7.3% (4/55), P=0.610] between 30 L/min group and 50 L/min group. No severe hypoxia occurred in any group. The oxygenation of patients with hypoxemia in 30 L/min and 50 L/min groups was improved (SpO 2>95%) after opening the airway by mandibular support. In addition, there were no significant differences in the incidence of adverse events except hypoxemia among the three groups ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The flow rates of Thrive of 30 L/min, 50 L/min, and 70 L/min can prevent the occurrence of severe hypoxia during painless gastroscopy, and the flow rate of 70 L/min can further reduce the incidence of subclinical respiratory depression.

Effect of apneic oxygen insufflation on phenotypic transformation of alveolar macrophage in non-ventilated lung during one-lung ventilation / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective:To evaluate the effect of apneic oxygen insufflation (AOI) on phenotypic transformation of alveolar macrophage (AM) in the non-ventilated lung during one-lung ventilation (OLV).Methods:A total of 60 patients of either sex, aged 40-64 yr, weighing 45-85 kg, undergoing elective thoracoscopic lobectomy, were recruited and divided into 2 groups using a computer-generated table of random numbers: test group and control group, with 30 cases in each group.At the beginning of OLV, the non-ventilated lung received 3 L/min of AOI in test group and no AOI in control group.Radial artery blood samples were collected for blood gas analysis before operation, immediately after anesthesia induction, 30 min, 1 h and 2 h after the start of OLV, and oxygenation index (OI) was calculated.The resected normal lung tissues around the lung lobe were excised at 2 h after the start of OLV for microscopic examination of the pathological changes after HE staining, and the lung injury score was assessed.Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was collected at 2 h after the start of OLV, AM was sorted by flow cytometry, and the apoptotic rate was calculated.The levels of intracellular Ca 2+ and reactive oxygen species (ROS, a marker of M1 AM phenotype) in cells were determined.The concentrations of M1 phenotype AM markers inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), interleukin 6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and of M2 phenotype AM markers arginase 1 (Arg-1) and interleukin 10 (IL-10) in BALF were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results:Compared with control group, SpO 2, PaO 2 and OI were significantly increased, PaCO 2 and lung injury score were decreased, the survival rate of AM was increased, the apoptotic rate in the early and late stages was decreased, the concentrations of iNOS, IL-6 and TNF-α in BALF were decreased, and the concentrations of Arg-1 and IL-10 in BALF were increased, the level of ROS in AM was decreased, and the level of Ca 2+ in AM was increased in test group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The mechanism by which implementing AOI in the non-ventilated lung reduces lung injury may be related to promotion of transformation of AM from M1 phenotype to M2 phenotype and inhibition of inflammatory responses during OLV in the patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy.

Effect of trans-nasal humidified rapid insufflation ventilatory exchange on reflux and micro-aspiration during induction of general anesthesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective:To evaluate the effect of trans-nasal humidified rapid insufflation ventilatory exchange (THRIVE) on reflux and micro-aspiration during induction of general anesthesia in the patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.Methods:A total of 60 patients, regardless of gender, aged 18-60 yr, with body mass index of 18-28 kg/m 2, of American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅰ or Ⅱ, scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy, were divided into 2 groups ( n=30 each) using a random number table method: routine mask ventilation group (group C) and trans-nasal humidified rapid insufflation ventilatory exchange group (group H). Patients in group C were pre-oxygenated with a mask for 5 min, oxygen flow of 6 L/min and FiO 2 100%, after the induction of anesthesia, the pressure mask was used to artificially assist positive pressure ventilation for 2 min when the patient′s consciousness disappeared, and 2 min later endotracheal intubation was performed.Patients in group H were pre-oxygenated with THRIVE for 5 min, oxygen flow of 30 L/min and FiO 2 100%.The oxygen flow was increased to 50 L/min during anesthesia induction.After anesthesia induction, the oxygen flow was increased to 70 L/min when the patient′s consciousness disappeared, and chin lift and/or jaw thrust was used during apnoea to maintain an open airway, the patient′s mouth was kept closed during the whole process, and 2 min later endotracheal intubation was performed.Ultrasound was used to measure the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the gastric antrum and to monitor the occurrence of gastric insufflation, and the incidence of CSA greater than >3.4 cm 2 was recorded on admission to the operating room and immediately after tracheal intubation.Supraglottic and subglottic secretions were collected at the time of tracheal intubation using visual laryngoscopy after exposing the glottis, and the pepsin content was determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to assess reflux (content of pepsin in supraglottic secretion >216 ng/ml) and micro-aspiration (content of pepsinin subglottic secretion >200 ng/ml), and arterial blood gas analysis was simultaneously performed.The apnoea time was recorded, and P ETCO 2 at the first mechanical ventilation after tracheal intubation were recorded. Results:Compared with group C, PaO 2 was significantly increased and CSA was decreased immediately after tracheal intubation, and the incidence of CSA greater than >3.4 cm 2 immediately after tracheal intubation was decreased, and the incidence of gastric insufflation, reflux and micro-spiration was decreased, apnoea time was prolonged, and P ETCO 2 at first mechanical ventilation was increased in group H ( P<0.05). Conclusions:THRIVE applied during induction of general anesthesia can reduce the occurrence of reflux and micro-aspiration while ensuring oxygenation in the patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Efficacy of left parapharyngeal pressure combined with cricoid pressure in preventing gastric insufflation during positive pressure ventilation by facemask / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective:To compare the efficacy of left parapharyngeal pressure (PLP) combined with cricoid pressure in preventing gastric insufflation during positive pressure ventilation by facemask.Methods:Two hundred and forty patients of both sexes, aged 18-75 yr, of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ, undergoing surgery under general anesthesia requiring endotracheal intubation, were selected and randomly divided into 4 groups ( n=60 each) using a random number table method: cricoid pressure group (group CP), left PLP group (group LP), cricoid pressure combined with left PLP7 group (group CP+ LP), and control group (group C). The gastric antrum cross-sectional area (CSA) was measured by ultrasound in all the patients before induction of anesthesia, and facemask ventilation in pressure-controlled mode with suction pressure of 25 cmH 2O was applied, the patients in 4 groups were treated with different manipulations, and 3 min later the CSA of gastric antrum was measured again.The gastric antrum CSA before and after ventilation and the difference were recorded.The occurrence of gastric insufflation was examined by ultrasound after ventilation. Results:Compared with the baseline before ventilation, the CSA of gastric antrum was increased after ventilation in C, CP and LP groups ( P<0.01), and no significant change was found in the CSA after ventilation in CP+ LP group ( P>0.05). The difference of gastric antrum CSA was decreased in turn in C, CP, LP and CP+ LP groups ( P<0.05 or 0.01). The incidence of gastric insufflation were 53%, 30%, 12% and 0 in C, CP, LP and CP+ LP groups, respectively.Compared with group C, the incidence of gastric insufflation was significantly decreased in LP and CP+ LP groups ( P<0.05), and no significant change was found in group CP ( P>0.05). Compared with group CP, the incidence of gastric insufflation was significantly decreased in group CP+ LP ( P<0.05), and no significant change was found in group LP ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The combination of left PLP and cricoid pressure can effectively prevent gastric insufflation during positive pressure ventilation by facemask.

Método de filtrado de CO2 para cirugía laparoscópica en tiempos de pandemia de COVID-19 / Carbon dioxide filtering system for laparoscopic surgery in times of COVID-19 pandemic

RESUMEN Antecedentes: la pandemia de COVID-19 presentó nuevos desafíos en el manejo de la patología quirúrgica laparoscópica. Objetivos: presentar el sistema de filtrado de bajo costo utilizado para la laparoscopia durante la pandemia en nuestro Servicio de Cirugía. Material y métodos: se realizó búsqueda bibliográfica y se diseñó un protocolo y sistema de filtrado para evacuar el CO2 contenido en el neumoperitoneo para evitar el contagio por el virus SARS-CoV-2. Resultados: se pone en práctica el empleo de un sistema de filtrado del neumoperitoneo en época de pandemia, el cual es de bajo costo y armado sencillo con materiales disponibles habitualmente en las áreas quirúrgicas. Conclusiones: la cirugía laparoscópica es factible durante la pandemia de SARS-CoV-2 utilizando un método sencillo y económico de filtrado del neumoperitoneo.

ABSTRACT Background: Background: the COVID-19 pandemic gave rise to new challenges in the management of laparoscopic surgery. Objectives: the aim of this study is to present a low-cost filtering system used for laparoscopic surgery during the pandemic in our Department of Surgery. Material and methods : a bibliographic search was conducted and a protocol and filtering system were designed to evacuate the pneumoperitoneum avoiding contact with the SARS-CoV-2. Results: this low-cost filtering system to evacuate the pneumoperitoneum during the pandemic is easy to assemble using materials that are usually available at the operating room. Conclusions: laparoscopic surgery is feasible during the COVID-19 pandemic using a simple, low-cost carbon dioxide filtering system.

Effect of CO2 Insufflation on Corrected QT Interval Prolongation during Laparoscopic Surgeries: A Prospective Observational Study

Introduction: Laparoscopic surgeries in various surgical specialties are most routinely performed with general anesthesia. Thephysiological effects of intra-abdominal CO2 insufflation combined with the variations in patient positioning can have a majorimpact on cardiorespiratory function. Prolongation of corrected QT interval (QTc) has been known to predispose torsades depointes, a potentially fatal ventricular arrhythmia may occur during CO2 insufflation. Our aim is to evaluate the effect of insufflationof CO2 on QT interval and QTc during prolonged laparoscopic surgeries.Methodology: Fifty patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status 1 and 2, of either sex, between the agesof 25 and 65 years posted for laparoscopic surgeries included in the study. After general anesthesia, we measured mean arterialpressure, heart rate, SpO2 and ETCO2 before anesthesia induction, before CO2 insufflation, 30, 60, 120, and 150 min after CO2insufflation, 5 min after CO2 deflation, and at the end of surgery. We observed statistically significant increase of QTc intervalaround 120 min after CO2 insufflation.Conclusion: The cause of this QTc interval prolongation is multifactorial and clinical significance of producing life-threateningcardiac arrhythmias has to be determined.

Ultrasound assessment of gastric insufflation in obese patients receiving transnasal humidified rapid-insufflation ventilatory exchange during general anesthesia induction / 南方医科大学学报

OBJECTIVE@#To assess the effect of transnasal humidified rapid-insufflation ventilatory exchange (THRIVE) on gastric insufflation during general anesthesia induction in obese patients.@*METHODS@#Ninety obese patients (BMI 30-39.9 kg/m@*RESULTS@#The incidence of gastric insufflation was significantly higher in Group M and Group M+T than in Group T (@*CONCLUSIONS@#Ultrasound monitoring of the comet tail sign and the changes of CSA-GA in the gastric antrum is feasible and reliable for detecting gastrointestinal airflow, and in obese patients, the application of THRIVE for induction of anesthesia can ensure the oxygenation level without further increasing gastric insufflation.

Effect of laryngeal mask and endotracheal tube ventilation on gastric insufflation during general anesthesia with ultrasound evaluation / 上海交通大学学报（医学版）

Objective • To observe the correlation between streamlined liner of pharynx airway (SLIPA) and gastric insufflation. Methods • Seventy patients who underwent elective general anesthesia in Jiading District Central Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences from September 2017 to May 2018 were included. They were randomly divided into SLIPA group (S group, n=35) and endotracheal tube group (T group, n=35). The gastric antrum ultrasonography was performed at four time points before induction, immediately after intubation (insertion of laryngeal mask), before extubation (laryngeal mask), and immediately after extubation (laryngeal mask), to measure the cross sectional area (CSA) of gastric insufflation. Gastric intake was assessed by ultrasonic measurement of CSA and "comet tail sign" in ultrasound imaging. Pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2), end-tidal pressure of carbon dioxide (PETCO2), peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) and CSA were recorded and compared at the corresponding time points. Results • There was no significant difference in gastric insufflation rate between the two groups during anesthesia (P=0.894). There was no significant difference in SpO2 at each time point between the two groups (all P>0.05). At the end of surgery, PETCO2 in group S was significantly higher than that in group T (P=0.000). Conclusion • Compared with endotracheal tube, the SLIPA does not increase gastric insufflation during general anesthesia.

Comparação entre técnicas de higiene brônquica em pacientes mecanicamente ventilados: ensaio clínico randomizado / Comparison of bronchial hygiene techniques in mechanically ventilated patients: a randomized clinical trial

RESUMO Objetivo: Comparar a eficiência das técnicas de vibrocompressão e hiperinsuflação com ventilador mecânico de forma isolada e a associação das duas técnicas (hiperinsuflação com ventilador mecânico + vibrocompressão), na quantidade de secreção aspirada e na alteração de parâmetros hemodinâmicos e pulmonares. Métodos: Ensaio clínico randomizado com pacientes críticos em ventilação mecânica, realizado na unidade de terapia intensiva de um hospital universitário. Os pacientes foram randomizados para receber uma das técnicas de higiene brônquica por 10 minutos (vibrocompressão, ou hiperinsuflação com ventilador mecânico, ou hiperinsuflação com ventilador mecânico + vibrocompressão). Após, foram novamente randomizados para receber inicialmente a técnica (previamente randomizada) ou apenas a aspiração isolada. Foram analisados o peso de secreção aspirada (em gramas), dados de mecânica ventilatória e cardiopulmonares, antes e após a aplicação das técnicas. A frequência de reintubação traqueal, o tempo de ventilação mecânica e a mortalidade, também foram avaliados. Resultados: Foram incluídos 93 pacientes (29 vibrocompressão, 32 hiperinsuflação com ventilador mecânico e 32 hiperinsuflação com ventilador mecânico + vibrocompressão) em ventilação mecânica por mais de 24 horas. O grupo hiperinsuflação com ventilador mecânico + vibrocompressão foi o único que apresentou aumento significativo da secreção aspirada, quando comparado a aspiração isolada 0,7g (0,1 - 2,5g) versus 0,2g (0,0 - 0,6g), com valor de p = 0,006. Conclusão: Quando comparada à aspiração isolada, a associação das técnicas hiperinsuflação com ventilador mecânico + vibrocompressão foi mais eficiente na quantidade de secreção aspirada.

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the effects of vibrocompression and hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator techniques alone and in combination (hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator + vibrocompression) on the amount of aspirated secretion and the change in hemodynamic and pulmonary parameters. Methods: A randomized clinical trial with critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation conducted in the intensive care unit of a university hospital. The patients were randomly allocated to receive one of the bronchial hygiene techniques for 10 minutes (vibrocompression or hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator or hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator + vibrocompression). Afterwards, the patients were again randomly allocated to receive either the previous randomly allocated technique or only tracheal aspiration. The weight of aspirated secretions (in grams), ventilatory mechanics and cardiopulmonary data before and after the application of the techniques were analyzed. The tracheal reintubation frequency and time and mortality on mechanical ventilation were also evaluated. Results: A total of 93 patients (29 vibrocompression, 32 hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator and 32 hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator + vibrocompression) on mechanical ventilation for more than 24 hours were included. The hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator + vibrocompression group was the only one that presented a significant increase in aspirated secretions compared to tracheal aspiration alone [0.7g (0.1 - 2.5g) versus 0.2g (0.0 - 0.6g), p value = 0.006]. Conclusion: Compared to tracheal aspiration alone, the combination of hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator + vibrocompression techniques was most efficient for increasing the amount of aspirated secretions.

Comparison of the changes of antrum and fundus cross‐sectional area measured by bedside ultrasonography on gastric insufflation during general anesthesia in non‐obese women / 中华超声影像学杂志

Objective To compare the changes of antrum and fundus cross‐sectional area ( CSA ) measured by bedside ultrasonography on gastric insufflation during anesthesia induction in non‐obese female patients and analyze the relationships between these changes as well as postoperative nausea and vomiting ( PONV ) . Methods Fourty‐six patients scheduled for elective gynecological laparoscopic operations were enrolled in the study . T he patients w ho appeared the comet‐tail artifacts were defined as gastric insufflation positive group( GI+ group) ,w hile the ones without comet‐tail artifacts were defined as gastric insufflation negative group( GI‐ group) . Blood oxygen saturation ( SPO 2 ) ,end‐expiratory partial pressure of CO 2 ( PET CO2 ) ,tidal volume( T V ) were recorded after 180 seconds ventilation in both groups . T he longitudinal and anteroposterior diameters of gastric antrum and fundus were measured before and after facemask ventilation respectively and the corresponding CSA were calculated . T he cutoff values of prediction of gastric insufflation were determined according to the ROC curve and the corresponding sensitivity and specificity were calculated . PONV of the two groups were also recorded . Results T he analysis was based on the remaining 41 data sets actually . T here were 13 patients in GI‐group and 28 ones in GI+ group . Compared with GI‐group ,the changes of T V and fundus CSA in GI+ group had significantly differences( P ＜0 .05) ; w hile compared with before mask ventilation ,the changes of antrum and fundus CSA in both groups had significantly differences ( P ＜0 .05).T he areas of antrum and fundus CSA under the ROC curve (95% CI) were 0 .67 and 0 .80 ,with cut‐off value 3 .19 cm2 and 24 .90 cm2 ,sensitivity 0 .93 and 0 .93 and specificity 0 .39 and 0 .69 ,respectively .T he incidence of PONV in GI+ group was higher than that in GI‐group( P ＜0 .05). Conclusions Changes of fundus CSA by ultrasonography might be superior to antrum CSA in gastric insufflation caused by 20 cm H2 O peak airway pressure of facemask ventilation during anesthesia induction . Gastric insufflation caused by positive pressure ventilation is related with PONV for young female patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic operation .

Use of a trans-tracheal rapid insufflation of oxygen device in a “cannot intubate, cannot oxygenate” scenario in a parturient: a case report / 대한마취과학회지

BACKGROUND: The trans-tracheal rapid insufflation of oxygen (TRIO) device is less commonly used and is an alternative to trans-tracheal jet ventilation for maintaining oxygenation in a “cannot intubate, cannot oxygenate” (CICO) scenario. CASE: We report the successful use of this device to maintain oxygenation after jet ventilator failure in a parturient who presented with the CICO scenario during the procedure for excision of laryngeal papilloma. CONCLUSIONS: A stepwise approach to the airway plan and preparation for an event of failure is essential for good materno-fetal outcomes. The TRIO device may result in inadequate ventilation that can lead to hypercarbia and respiratory acidosis. Hence, it should only be used as a temporizing measure before a definitive airway can be secured.

Protective effect of apneic oxygen insufflation on operated lung of patients undergoing one-lung ventilation / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To evaluate the protective effect of apneic oxygen insufflation on the operated lung of patients undergoing one-lung ventilation (OLV).Methods Fifty-four American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients of both sexes,aged 50-75 yr,scheduled for elective pulmonary tumorectomy,were divided into 2 groups using a random number table method:conventional group (group C,n=27) and apneic oxygen insufflation group (group A,n=27).The patients were intubated with a double-lumen tube after induction of anesthesia.Apneic oxygen insufflation was performed on the operated lung immediately after OLV by continuously administrating oxygen at 5 L/min with inspiratory oxygen fraction of 100％.Blood samples were taken from the radial artery at 1 min before OLV (T1) and 3 and 33 min after OLV (T2,3) for blood gas analysis,pulmonary oxygenation index and intrapulmonary shunt rate were calculated,and the occurrence of oxygen index less than 200 and 300 mmHg was recorded.Blood samples of the internal jugular vein were collected to detect the concentrations of surfactant protein B (SPB) and surfactant protein C (SP-C) in serum.The lung on the operated side was lavaged at T3,and the broncho-alveolar lavage fluid was collected for determination of the concentrations of SP-B and SP-C by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results Compared with group C,the oxygenation index was significantly increased at T2,3,the intrapulmonary shunt rate was decreased,the concentrations of SP-B and SPC in serum were decreased,and the concentrations of SP-B and SP-C in broncho-alveolar lavage fluid were increased in group A (P＜0.05).Conclusion Giving apneic oxygen insufflation 5 L/min to the operated lung during OLV can reduce the damage to the operated lung.

Difficult colonoscopy: air, carbon dioxide, or water insufflation?

BACKGROUND/AIMS: This study aimed to compare tolerance to air, carbon dioxide, or water insufflation in patients with anticipated difficult colonoscopy (young, thin, obese individuals, and patients with prior abdominal surgery or irradiation). METHODS: Patients with body mass index (BMI) less than 18 kg/m2 or more than 30 kg/m2, or who had undergone previous abdominal or pelvic surgeries were randomized to air, carbon dioxide, or water insufflation during colonoscopy. The primary endpoint was cecal intubation with mild pain (less than 5 on visual analogue scale [VAS]), without use of sedation. RESULTS: The primary end point was achieved in 32.7%, 43.8%, and 84.9% of cases with air, carbon dioxide and water insufflation (P 30 kg/m2.