Impact of topical airway anesthesia on immediate postoperative cough/bucking: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Postoperative cough may occur after tracheal intubation, but it is indistinct which drug is best at diminishing these events. Additionally, airway reflexes are commonly accompanied by severe hemodynamics responses during emergence. Objectives To evaluate the role of topical airway anesthesia on immediate post-extubation cough/bucking and extubation time. Methods Randomized clinical trials from MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and LILACS published until December 23, 2020 were included. Our primary outcome was postoperative cough/bucking incidence which was compared between local anesthetics and controls. Extubation times were likewise considered. Predisposition appraisal and subgroup, affectability investigations were likewise performed. Results The pooled analysis found a 45% reduction in cough incidence after treatment with topical airway local anesthetic (RR = 0.55; 95% CI: 0.42 to 0.72; p< 0.001). The number needed to treat (NNT) was 4.61. The intervention showed no differences in reduction of the extubation time (mean difference = -0.07; 95% CI: -0.14 to 0.28; p= 0.49). Conclusion Topical airway anesthesia demonstrated better than placebo or no medication in reducing immediate post-extubation cough/bucking. Further studies could have this objective to combine the different ways to perform better outcomes for patients.

Quality of psychomotility recovery after propofol sedation for painless gastroscopy and colonoscopy / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To study the effect of propofol used for painless gastroscopy and colonoscopy on psychomotility recovery.@*METHODS@#One hundred adult patients undergoing painless gastroscopy and colonoscopy were recruited, aged 18-72 years, with American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) physical status Ⅰ-Ⅱ. According to age, the patients were divided into youth group (20-39 years old, 27 cases), middle age group (40-54 years old, 37 cases), and elder group (55-64 years old, 36 cases). Propofol was continuously infused according to the patients' condition to mantain the bispectal index (BIS) score 55-64. All the patients received psychomotility assesment 30 min before the operations when the discharge criteria were met including number cancellation test, number connection test and board test. The heart rate, blood pressure, saturation of pulse oximetry, electrocardiograph and BIS were monitored during the operation. The operating time, recovery time, total volume of propofol and discharge time were recorded. If the results obtained were inferior to those before operation, a third assessment was taken 30 minutes later until the results recovered or being superior to the baseline levels.@*RESULTS@#All the patients completed the first and second assessments, and 25 patients had taken the third assessment. There was no statistically significant difference in the results of psychomotility assessment when the patients met the discharge standard. Furthermore, the results were analyzed by grouping with age, and there was no statistical difference in the test results of the youth and middle age groups compared with the preoperative group, among which, the efficiency of the number cancellation test was significantly better than that before operation in the youth group (P < 0.05). However, in the elderly patients the number cancellation efficiency, number connection test and board test were significantly inferior to that before operation (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the accuracy of number cancellation compared with that before operation. The patients who needed the third test in the elder group were significantly more than in the other groups (P < 0.05). Compared with the preoperative results, there was no statistical difference in the test results of those who completed the third test.@*CONCLUSION@#The psychomotility function of the patients who underwent painless gastroscopy and colonoscopy was recovered when they met discharge criteria. The elderly patients had a prolonged recovery period.

Bloqueio neuromuscular residual em pacientes cirúrgicos: conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem da recuperação anestésica / Residual neuromuscular blockade in surgical patients: knowledge of the nursing team at the anesthetic recovery / Bloqueo neuromuscular residual en pacientes quirúrgicos: conocimiento del equipo de enfermería sobre la recuperación anestésica

Objetivo: Identificar o conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem que atua na recuperação anestésica acerca da avaliação do bloqueio neuromuscular residual (BNMR) em pacientes cirúrgicos. Método: Estudo quantitativo, transversal, realizado em um hospital privado de São Paulo. Amostra composta por 50 profissionais, sendo 18 enfermeiros e 32 técnicos de enfermagem, que responderam um questionário validado por um corpo de cinco juízes. Coleta realizada de janeiro a março de 2022, utilizando-se a plataforma REDCap. Realizadas análises descritiva e inferencial, medidas de tendência central e de dispersão, testes de correlação de Pearson e t-Student, considerando-se nível de significância de 5%. Pesquisa conduzida segundo a Resolução 466/2012. Resultados: A média de acertos geral foi de 43%, sendo 44,4% entre enfermeiros e 42,2% entre técnicos. Seis (12%) profissionais já tinham feito algum treinamento sobre bloqueio neuromuscular e 10 (20%) relataram já ter atendido pacientes com BNMR. Não foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre a média de acerto das questões e o tempo de formação e atuação profissional, especialização, experiência prévia ou execução de treinamentos. Conclusão: O estudo evidenciou déficits de conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem acerca do BNMR e a assistência durante esta intercorrência. Ressalta-se a importância de ações de educação permanente, com vista à capacitação dos profissionais para o atendimento desta complicação e melhoria dos cuidados de enfermagem prestados na recuperação anestésica para garantia da segurança do paciente

Objective: To identify the knowledge of the nursing team involved in anesthetic recovery regarding the assessment of residual neuromuscular blockage (RNB) in surgical patients. Method: This is a quantitative, cross-sectional study conducted in a private hospital in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The sample com-prised 50 professionals, 18 nurses and 32 nursing technicians, who answered a questionnaire validated by five judges. The collection was carried out from January to March 2022, using the REDCap platform. Descriptive and inferential analyses, central tendency and dispersion measures, Pearson's correlation and Student's t-test were performed, considering a significance level of 5%. The research was conducted in accordance with Resolution 466/2012. Results: The average num-ber of correct answers was 43%, 44.4% among nurses and 42.2% among technicians. Six (12%) professionals had already took some training on neuromuscular blockade and 10 (20%) reported having treated patients with RNB. We observed no statistically significant differences between the average of correct answers of the questions and the length of training and professional performance, specialization, previous experience, or carrying out training. Conclusions: We identified deficits in the nursing team's knowledge of the RNB and care during this procedure. The importance of continuing education actions is emphasized, with a view to training professionals to treat this complication and improve the nursing care provided during anesthetic recovery to guarantee patient safety

Objetivo: Identificar el conocimiento del equipo de enfermería que trabaja en la recuperación anestésica respecto a la evaluación del bloqueo neuromuscular residual (BNMR) en pacientes quirúrgicos. Método: Estudio cuantitativo, transversal, realizado en un hospital privado de São Paulo. Muestra compuesta por 50 profesionales, 18 enfermeros y 32 técnicos de enfermería, quienes respondieron un cuestionario validado por un panel de cinco jueces. Recolección realizada de enero a marzo de 2022, utilizando la plataforma REDCap. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos e inferenciales, medidas de tendencia central y dispersión, pruebas de correlación de Pearson y t-Student, considerando un nivel de significancia del 5%. Investigación realizada según Resolución 466/2012. Resultados: El promedio global de aciertos fue del 43%, 44,4% entre enfermeros y 42,2% entre técnicos. Seis (12%) profesiona-les ya habían recibido algún entrenamiento en bloqueo neuromuscular y 10 (20%) informaron haber tratado ya pacientes con BNMR. No se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre el número medio de respuestas a las preguntas y el tiempo de formación y desempeño profesional, espe-cialización, experiencia previa o ejecución de la formación. Conclusión: El estudio destacó déficits de conocimiento entre el equipo de enfermería sobre el BNMR y la asistencia durante este incidente. Se destaca la importancia de acciones de educación continua, con miras a capacitar profesionales para enfrentar esta complicación y mejorar los cuidados de enfermería brindados durante la recuperación anestésica para garantizar la seguridad del paciente

Application progress of enhanced recovery after surgery in postanesthesia care unit / 中国医师杂志

The strategy of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) runs through the whole perioperative period, which requires to reduce the traumatic stress and psychological stress caused by disease, surgery and anesthesia, reduce postoperative complications, accelerate the early postoperative rehabilitation and improve the long-term prognosis. The recovery period of anesthesia is a special period with high incidence of multiple complications, and its severity may endanger the lives of patients. It is a great challenge for the medical staff in the post anesthesia recovery room to quickly and safely recover the patients from the anesthesia state to the physiological state close to the pre anesthesia state, so as to reduce the complications in the post anesthesia recovery room, shorten the residence time, and achieve safe and comfortable recovery. Therefore, this article reviews the clinical progress of ERAS strategy in postanesthesia care unit.

Análise das variáveis perioperatórias e sua relação com as complicações em Sala de Recuperação Pós-Anestésica / Analysis of perioperative variables and their relationship with complications in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit / Análisis de variables perioperatorias y su relación con complicaciones en la Unidad de Cuidados Postanestésicos

Objetivo: analisar as frequências das complicações em Sala de Recuperação Pós-Anestésica (SRPA) por especialidades cirúrgicas e sua associação com variáveis pré, intra e pós-operatórias imediatas. Método: estudo transversal, com 98 pacientes. Utilizaram-se dados perioperatórios, coletados por meio de entrevista, exame físico e prontuário eletrônico; e análises descritivas, bivariadas e regressão logística. Resultados: hipotermia foi mais frequente nas cirurgias geral e ginecológica em mulheres, sendo associada às anestesias geral ou raquidiana e ao posicionamento litotômico (p<0,05). Náuseas em cirurgias gerais e ginecológicas (p=0,05), e vômitos nas gerais (p=0,01). Dor nas cirurgias gerais, associada à anestesia geral e à prescrição de analgésicos no intraoperatório (p<0,05). Cirurgia geral aumenta 3,5 vezes as chances de dor em SRPA (p=0,01). Conclusão: encontrou-se maior frequência de hipotermia, dor e náuseas/vômitos, associadas às especialidades ginecológica e geral, ao sexo feminino, posicionamento cirúrgico litotômico, à prescrição de analgésicos no intraoperatório e às anestesias raquidiana e geral.

Objective: to analyze the frequencies of complications in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) by surgical specialties and their association with pre-, intra- and immediate postoperative variables. Method: cross-sectional study with 98 patients. Perioperative data were used, collected through interviews, physical examination and electronic medical records; and descriptive, bivariate and logistic regression analyses. Results: hypothermia was more frequent in general and gynecological surgeries in women, being associated with general or spinal anesthesia and lithotomy positioning (p<0.05); nausea in general and gynecological surgeries (p=0.05), and vomiting in general (p=0.01); pain in general surgeries, associated with general anesthesia and intraoperative prescription of analgesics (p<0.05). General surgery increased the chances of pain in the PACU by 3.5 times (p=0.01). Conclusion: there was a higher frequency of hypothermia, pain and nausea/vomiting associated with gynecological and general specialties, female sex, lithotomy surgical position, intraoperative analgesic prescription and spinal and general anesthesia.

Objetivo: analizar las frecuencias de las complicaciones en la Unidad de Cuidados Post Anestésicos (UCPA) por especialidades quirúrgicas y su asociación con variables pre, intra y postoperatorias inmediatas. Método: estudio transversal con 98 pacientes. Se utilizaron datos perioperatorios, recolectados a través de entrevistas, examen físico y prontuario electrónico; y análisis de regresión descriptiva, bivariada y logística. Resultados: la hipotermia fue más frecuente en cirugías generales y ginecológicas en mujeres, asociándose a anestesia general o espinal y posicionamiento litotómico (p<0.05). Náuseas en general y cirugías ginecológicas (p=0.05), y vómitos en general (p=0.01). Dolor en cirugías generales, asociado a anestesia general y prescripción intraoperatoria de analgésicos (p<0.05). La cirugía general aumenta las posibilidades de dolor en la UCPA 3.5 veces (p=0.01). Conclusión: hubo mayor frecuencia de hipotermia, dolor y náuseas/vómitos, asociados a especialidades ginecológicas y generales, sexo femenino, posicionamiento quirúrgico litotómico, prescripción analgésica intraoperatoria y anestesia raquídea y general.

Development and reliability and validity testing of the assessment scale for patients with persistent vegetative state or minimally conscious state discharge from the anesthesia recovery room / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To develop and test the reliability and validity of the assessment scale for patients with persistent vegetative state (PVS) or minimally conscious state (MCS) discharge from the anesthesia recovery room after operation.Methods:From September 2018 to October 2020, three dimensions and 17 item pools were determined through literature review and discussion among the project members. Two rounds of expert consultation were conducted to determine the respiratory (R), circulatory (C), oxygenation (O), bispectral index (B) and neuromuscular monitoring (N) scale (RCOBN scale), the reliability and validity were tested. 87 patients with PVS or MCS after operation Affiliated Sichuan Bayi Rehabilitation Center of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine were selected to verify the effectiveness.Results:In the first round, 23 questionnaires were distributed. The total score of experts was 50 ± 3, F=9.24, CV were 0.00-0.43. The Cronbach α coefficient of each dimension was 0.782-0.846, and the Cronbach α coefficient of the total scale was 0.813. In the second round, 10 questionnaires were distributed. The item-level content validity index was 0.7-1.0, the probability of random consistency ( Pc) was 0.001-0.117, the adjusted kappa value ( k*) was 0.567-1.000, and the sum of the index scores corresponding to k* > 0.74 was 8. The scale-level content validity index of the overall consistency was 0.87. The ratio of patients transferred out of PACU by two rounds of evaluation method was 100 : 96.55, and the difference was not statistically significant ( χ2=3.05, P>0.05). The time of the first round of assessment was significantly longer than that of the second round, which were (197 ± 52) s and (58 ± 14) s respectively. The difference was statistically significant ( t=26.52, P < 0.01). Conclusions:The RCOBN scale has high reliability and validity. It can be used as an assessment scale for patients with PVS or MCS to transfer out of PACU after surgery, and those with a total score of 8 can be transferred out of PACU.

Analysis on factors affecting recovery time of older patients undergoing gastroscopy under sedation / 中华老年医学杂志

Objective:To investigate the factors affecting recovery time of older patients undergoing gastroscopy under sedation.Methods:A total of 266 older patients undergoing gastroscopy under sedation from August 2021 to September 2021 in Beijing Hospital were studied.Patients' basic information, combined disease, sedation depth, the operation time, sedation and analgesic drug dosage, Self-rating Anxiety scale(SAS)score, incidence of hypoxemia, vasoactive drug dosage and the total recovery time were recorded.The relationship between each variable and the total recovery time was studied by univariate linear regression analysis.The relevant factors of single-factor analysis result(all P<0.05)were analyzed by multilinear regression analysis to understand the influencing factors of the total recovery time. Results:The results of univariate linear regression analysis showed that the total recovery time after sedation was correlated with sex, depth of sedation, concomitant respiratory disease and SAS score( P<0.05).The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed a correlation of the total recovery time with depth of sedation( B=3.494, 95% CI: 1.255-5.734, P=0.003), concomitant respiratory disease( B=5.925, 95% CI: 1.563-10.286, P=0.008)and SAS score( B=0.322, 95% CI: 0.114-0.530, P=0.002), but not with sex.Patients with deep sedation and concomitant respiratory disease had an extended overall recovery time, and the total recovery time was positively correlated with SAS score. Conclusions:Deep sedation, concomitant respiratory disease, and higher SAS score prolong the recovery time of older patients undergoing gastroscopy under sedation.

Paro cardiaco inesperado en unidad de cuidados posanestésico en paciente post esterilización tubárica / Unexpected cardiac arrest in post-anaesthesia care unit after tubal sterilisation

Paro cardiaco en salas de recuperación posanestésica, entidad poco frecuente en esterilizacion tubaria. Factores descencadenantes como sobresedación, bloqueo espinal alto, uso de opioides, toxicidad sistémica por anestésicos locales. La ligadura tubárica como prevención de embarazo definitivo, se realiza preferentemente con bloqueo raquídeo. Paciente de 35 años en su puerperio de 12 horas, se somete a salpingoclasia bilateral bajo anestesia raquidea, con dosis de fentanil de 20 mcg y bupivacaina pesada de 12 mg. Nivel de dermatoma alcanzado de T6 (ideal para el procedimiento quirúrgico), sin ninguna otra administración medicamentosa. En la unidad de recuperación posanestésica presenta paro cardiaco con inicio inmediato soporte vital avanzado con buenos resultados posteriores. Se le practican los exámenes complementarios e interconsultas correspondientes. Paciente con alta hospitalaria sin secuelas neurológicas a los 4 días posteriores al evento. Se recomienda prevenir y tratar la causa de todo evento cardiaco.

Cardiac arrest in post-anesthetic recovery period, a rare entity in sterilization tubal . Descending factors such as over-sedation, high spinal block, use of opioids, systemic toxicity from local anesthetics. Tubal ligation as prevention of definitive pregnancy, is preferably performed under spinal anesthesia. A 35-year-old patient in his 12-hour puerperium, undergoes Sterrilization Tubal under spinal anesthesia, with fentanyl doses of 20 mcg and hiperbaric bupivacaine of 12 mg. Dermatome level reached of T6 (ideal for the surgical procedure), without any other drug administration. In the post-anesthesia recovery period, she presented cardiac arrest with immediate initiation of advanced life support with good later results. Complementary exams and corresponding consultations are given. Patient released from hospital with no neurological sequelae 4 days post the incident. It is recommended to prevent and treat the cause of all cardiac events.

Opioid-free general anesthesia and induced recovery from anesthesia in a patient with myotonic dystrophy type-1: a case report / Anestesia geral sem opioide e recuperação induzida da anestesia em paciente com distrofia miotônica tipo-1: relato de caso

Abstract Myotonic dystrophy type-1 (Steinert disease) is an autosomal dominant, progressive multisystem disease in which myotonic crisis can be triggered by several factors including pain, emotional stress, hypothermia, shivering, and mechanical or electrical stimulation. In this report, dexmedetomidine-based general anesthesia, in combination with a thoracic epidural for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a patient with Steinert disease, is presented. An Aintree intubation catheter with the guidance of a fiberoptic bronchoscope was used for intubation to avoid laryngoscopy. Prolonged anesthetic effects of propofol were reversed, and recovery from anesthesia was accelerated using an intravenous infusion of theophylline.

Resumo A Distrofia Miotônica (DM) tipo-1 (Doença de Steinert) é uma doença multissistêmica progressiva autossômica dominante em que a crise miotônica pode ser desencadeada por vários fatores, incluindo dor, estresse emocional, hipotermia, tremores e estímulo mecânico ou elétrico. O presente relato descreve anestesia geral realizada com dexmedetomidina em combinação com peridural torácica para colecistectomia laparoscópica em paciente com Doença de Steinert. Para evitar laringoscopia, a intubação traqueal foi realizada utilizando cateter de intubação Aintree guiado por broncofibroscopia óptica. Os efeitos anestésicos prolongados do propofol foram revertidos e a recuperação anestésica foi acelerada pelo uso de infusão intravenosa de teofilina.

Perfil e tempo de permanência de pacientes intensivos assistidos na recuperação pós-anestésica / Profile and length of stay of intensive care patients admitted to the post-anesthesia care unit / Perfil y estancia de pacientes intensivos asistidos en la recuperación postanestésica

Objetivo: Identificar a frequência, o perfil e o tempo de permanência de pacientes intensivos admitidos na sala de recuperação pós-anestésica (SRPA). Método: Estudo transversal e retrospectivo, realizado com base em registros de admissões na SRPA de um hospital público no Rio Grande do Sul, entre julho de 2012 e julho de 2017. Resultados: No período estudado, admitiram-se no setor 22.333 pacientes, sendo 717 (3,2%) pacientes intensivos por indisponibilidade de leito na unidade de terapia intensiva. Destes, 67,6% eram do sexo feminino, 61,2% em idade adulta, submetidos à neurocirurgia (61,5%). O tempo de permanência médio no setor foi de 10,7 horas, e 4,1% dos pacientes foram a óbito. Conclusão: A permanência de pacientes intensivos na SRPA requer adequação do setor em sua estrutura física e operacional, especialmente no que diz respeito à equipe assistencial tanto em quantidade de pessoal quanto em capacitação técnica necessária para assegurar uma assistência de qualidade.

Objective: To identify the frequency, profile, and length of stay of intensive care patients admitted to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Method: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study based on PACU admission records of a public hospital in Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil, between July 2012 and June 2017. Results: In the study period, 22,333 patients were admitted to the PACU; 717 (3.2%) of them were intensive care patients due to the unavailability of beds in the intensive care unit. Among them, 67.6% were women, 61.2% were adults, and 61.5% were individuals submitted to neurosurgery. The mean length of stay in the unit was 10.7 hours, and 4.1% of patients died. Conclusion: The stay of intensive care patients in the PACU requires adapting the physical and operational structure of the unit, particularly in aspects related to the care team, including the number of personnel and the technical training necessary to ensure the quality of care.

Objetivo: Identificar la frecuencia, perfil y tiempo de estancia de los pacientes de cuidados intensivos ingresados en la Sala de Recuperación Posanestésica (SRPA). Método: Estudio transversal y retrospectivo, realizado a partir de los registros de ingreso en la UCPA de un hospital público de Rio Grande do Sul, entre julio de 2012 y julio de 2017. Resultados: En el período estudiado ingresaron al sector 22.333 pacientes, 717 (3,2%) pacientes de cuidados intensivos por indisponibilidad de camas en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos. De estos, el 67,6% eran mujeres, el 61,2% adultos, sometidos a neurocirugía (61,5%). La estancia media en el sector fue de 10,7 horas y falleció el 4,1% de los pacientes. Conclusión: La permanencia de los pacientes de cuidados intensivos en la SRPA requiere la adecuación del sector en su estructura física y operativa, especialmente en lo que se refiere al equipo asistencial, tanto en el número de personal como en la formación técnica necesaria para asegurar una atención de calidad.

The effects of preoperative anxiety on anesthetic recovery and postoperative pain in patients undergoing donor nephrectomy / Efeitos da ansiedade pré-operatória na recuperação anestésica e na dor pós-operatória em pacientes submetidos a nefrectomia para doação

Abstract Background and objectives: It is suggested that 38-45% of patients experience preoperative anxiety. We observe that patients undergoing living donor nephrectomy suffer from anxiety. Preoperative anxiety may complicate a patient's recovery from anesthesia and postoperative pain control. This study investigates the preoperative anxiety rate and its effect on anesthetic recovery and postoperative pain in patients undergoing donor nephrectomy. Methods: Forty-eight individuals undergoing living-related renal donor nephrectomy were included in this analytic prospective observational cohort study. Their preoperative anxiety was measured with the STAI-I and STAI-II inventories. The relationships between anxiety scores with data regarding demographics, recovery from anesthesia, and postoperative pain scores were investigated. Results: The findings were remarkable in that the anxiety scores of living renal donors were significantly correlated with their recovery variables, which are spontaneous respiration time, sufficient respiration time, extubation time, and PACU discharge time (p < 0.01). Anxiety scores were significantly positively correlated with the pain scores of the 30th minute, 1st, 2nd, 4th, 8th, 12th, 24th hours, and the total amounts of analgesic administered in 24 hours (p < 0.05). A significantly negative correlation was also determined between anxiety scores and patients' satisfaction. Conclusion: Our study showed that patients undergoing living-related donor nephrectomy with high anxiety levels had late recovery times and high postoperative pain scores. Thus, determining those patients with high preoperative anxiety level is crucial to providing patients with satisfactory emerging from anesthesia and the control of their postoperative pain during donor nephrectomy.

Resumo Justificativa e objetivos: Estima-se que 38-45% dos pacientes apresentem ansiedade pré-operatória. Observamos que doadores vivos submetidos à nefrectomia para doação apresentam ansiedade. A ansiedade pré-operatória pode complicar a recuperação anestésica e controle pós-operatório de dor do paciente. O presente estudo mediu as taxas de ansiedade no pré-operatório e seus efeitos na recuperação anestésica e dor pós-operatória em pacientes doadores submetidos a nefrectomia. Método: Quarenta e oito doadores vivos submetidos a nefrectomia para doação de rim foram incluídos neste estudo de coorte prospectivo observacional. A ansiedade pré-operatória foi medida usando os inventários IDATE-I e IDATE-II. As relações entre os escores de ansiedade e dados relacionados a demografia, recuperação da anestesia e escores de dor no pós-operatório foram estudadas. Resultados: Os achados foram notáveis porque os escores de ansiedade de doadores renais vivos se correlacionaram de maneira significante com as variáveis de recuperação, a saber, tempo para respiração espontânea, tempo para respiração adequada, tempo para extubação e tempo para alta da RPA (p < 0,01). Os escores de ansiedade apresentaram correlação significantemente positiva com os escores de dor do 30o minuto e horas 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 e 24, e a quantidade total de analgésicos administrada nas 24 horas (p < 0,05). Foi observada também correlação significantemente negativa entre os escores de ansiedade e satisfação dos pacientes. Conclusão: Nosso estudo mostrou que doadores vivos submetidos a nefrectomia para doação com altos níveis de ansiedade apresentaram tempos de recuperação tardios e altos escores de dor no pós-operatório. Assim, a identificação dos pacientes com alto nível de ansiedade no pré-operatório é crucial para propiciar recuperação da anestesia e controle da dor no pós-operatório satisfatórios durante a nefrectomia para doação de órgão.

Conhecimento de acadêmicos de enfermagem sobre os cuidados do enfermeiro ao paciente em recuperação anestésica / Knowledge of nursing students about nursing care for patients recovering from anesthesia / Conocimiento de estudiantes de enfermería sobre la atención de enfermeras para pacientes sometidos a recuperación anestésica

Objetivo: Identificar o conhecimento de acadêmicos de enfermagem relacionado aos cuidados e às ações desenvolvidas pelo enfermeiro em sala de recuperação pós-anestésica com vistas à segurança do paciente. Método: Estudo descritivo-exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa, realizado com 30 acadêmicos de enfermagem de uma instituição privada de ensino superior da Região Sul do Brasil. A coleta de dados ocorreu no mês de outubro de 2018, mediante aplicação de questionário semiestruturado. Empregou-se a análise de conteúdo de Bardin para tratamento dos dados. Resultados: Com base nos depoimentos dos entrevistados, emergiu a seguinte categoria: Cuidados e ações do enfermeiro para segurança do paciente, em sala de recuperação pós-anestésica, percebidos pelos acadêmicos de enfermagem. Cuidados rotineiros e mecanicistas, comunicação, liderança, aplicação do processo de enfermagem e uso de protocolos e escalas foram reconhecidos pelos acadêmicos como fundamentais para a segurança do paciente na recuperação. Conclusão: Os acadêmicos de enfermagem reconheceram elementos promotores do cuidado seguro relacionados à assistência de enfermagem na recuperação anestésica.

Objective: To identify the knowledge of nursing students about nursing care and actions in the post-anesthesia care unit regarding patient safety. Method: This is an exploratory descriptive study with a qualitative approach, conducted with 30 nursing students from a private higher education institution in Southern Brazil. Data were collected by administering a semi-structured questionnaire in October 2018. We adopted Bardin's content analysis for data processing. Results: The following category emerged based on the interviewees' statements: Nursing care and actions in the post-anesthesia care unit regarding patient safety, perceived by nursing students. The students acknowledge routine and mechanistic care, communication, leadership, nursing process application, and use of protocols and scales as fundamental for patient safety when recovering. Conclusion: Nursing students identified safe care elements related to nursing care in anesthesia recovery

Objetivo: identificar el conocimiento de los estudiantes de enfermería relacionados con la atención y las acciones desarrolladas por las enfermeras en la sala de recuperación postanestésica, con miras a la seguridad del paciente. Método: Este es un estudio descriptivo y exploratorio con un enfoque cualitativo, realizado con 30 estudiantes de enfermería de una institución privada de educación superior en el sur de Brasil. La recopilación de datos tuvo lugar en octubre de 2018, mediante la aplicación de un cuestionario semiestructurado. El análisis de contenido temático de Bardin se utilizó para el procesamiento de datos. Resultados: surgió la siguiente categoría: Atención de enfermería y acciones para la seguridad del paciente en una sala de recuperación postanestésica, según lo perciben los estudiantes de enfermería. Los cuidados académicos y de rutina, la comunicación, el liderazgo, la aplicación del proceso de enfermería y el uso de protocolos y escalas fueron reconocidos por los académicos como críticos para la seguridad del paciente en la recuperación. Conclusión: los estudiantes de enfermería reconocieron elementos que promueven la atención segura, relacionados con la atención de enfermería en la recuperación anestésica

Segurança do paciente no contexto da recuperação pós-anestésica: um estudo convergente assistencial / Patient safety in the context of post-statistical recovery: a convergent assistance study / La seguridad del paciente en el contexto de la recuperación post-estadística: un estudio de asistencia convergente

Objetivo: Verificar o conhecimento dos profissionais de enfermagem no que concerne à segurança do paciente na Sala de Recuperação Pós-Anestésica (SRPA), após a implantação de um protocolo assistencial no referido setor. Método: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, exploratório, com abordagem qualitativa, do tipo convergente assistencial, envolvendo sete profissionais da equipe de enfermagem, atuantes na SRPA de um hospital do oeste catarinense. Resultados: Com base nos achados, surgiram duas categorias: "Segurança do paciente na sala de recuperação pós-anestésica" e "Protocolos Assistenciais" (PA), que proporcionaram efetividade de tais protocolos na sistematização do processo de cuidar, considerando, tanto a segurança do paciente, quanto a do profissional. Conclusão: A aplicação do protocolo, por meio de checklist, além de nortear as ações da equipe, possibilitou que estas ocorressem de forma sistemática e rápida, levando-se em conta a complexidade do atendimento na SRPA.

Objective: To verify the knowledge of nursing professionals about patient safety in the Post-Anesthesia Recovery Room (PARR) after the implementation of a care protocol in the sector. Method: This is a descriptive, exploratory, convergent-care study with qualitative approach, involving seven professionals of the nursing team from the PARR of a hospital in Western Santa Catarina. Results: Based on the findings, two categories emerged: "Patient safety in post-anesthesia recovery room" and "Care Protocols", which provided effectiveness of such protocols in the systematization of the care process, considering both the patient's and the professional's safety. Conclusion: Applying the protocol through a checklist, besides guiding the actions of the team, allowed them to act systematically and quickly, taking into account the service complexity in the PARR.

Objetivo: Verificar el conocimiento de los profesionales de enfermería en lo que concierne a la seguridad del paciente en la Sala de Recuperación Pos-Anestésica (SRPA), tras la implantación de un protocolo asistencial en el referido sector. Método: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, exploratorio, con abordaje cualitativo, del tipo convergente asistencial, involucrando siete profesionales del equipo de enfermería, actuantes en la SRPA de un hospital del oeste catarinense. Resultados: Con base en los hallazgos, surgieron dos categorías: "Seguridad del paciente en la sala de recuperación pos-anestésica" y "Protocolos Asistenciales" (PA), que proporcionaron efectividad de tales protocolos en la sistematización del proceso de cuidar, considerando, tanto la seguridad del paciente, cuanto a del profesional. Conclusión: La aplicación del protocolo, por medio de checklist, además de guiar las acciones del equipo, posibilitó que estas ocurriesen de forma sistemática y rápida, tomándose en cuenta la complejidad de la atención en la SRPA.

Complicações pós-operatórias imediatas na SRPA em um hospital geral do sul de Santa Catarina / Immediate postoperative complications in the SRPA ia general hospital do sul de Santa Catarina

Introdução: Apesar de haver rigorosas determinações para avaliação pré-anestésica do paciente cirúrgico, bem como cuidados no transoperatório e no pós-operatório, ainda se verifica a permanência de complicações pós-operatórias. Objetivo: Identificar complicações pós-operatórias imediatas ocorridas na Sala de Recuperação Pós-Anestésica (SRPA) em um Hospital Geral do Sul de Santa Catarina. Métodos: Estudo transversal que incluiu pacientes submetidos à anestesia geral em cirurgias eletivas e de urgência. Foram coletados dados acerca do perfil do paciente e do procedimento cirúrgico. Também foram registrados dados dos monitores cardíacos à beira leito do paciente, assim como temperatura axilar, frequência cardíaca e saturação de oxigênio. Prontuários médicos foram revisados. Foram considerados como complicação os sintomas referidos pelo paciente no momento de aplicação do questionário, além de distúrbios da temperatura corporal, da frequência cardíaca ou da saturação de oxigênio. Resultados: Considerando os 350 pacientes incluídos no estudo, a prevalência de complicações pós-operatórias imediatas foi de 74,0%. A complicação mais comum verificada foi dor no local cirúrgico (56,9%), seguido de tontura (21,4%). A maioria dos pacientes apresentou apenas uma complicação (47,9%), sendo que apenas um paciente (0,4%) apresentou seis complicações. Houve uma tendência de associação entre o tipo de cirurgia e a ocorrência de complicações (p=0,059), e houve associação estatisticamente significante entre tipo de anestesia e a ocorrência de complicações (p<0,001). Conclusão: Houve incidência de 74,0% de complicações pós-operatórias, e a dor de fraca intensidade foi a complicação mais comum. Estes dados permitem conhecimento mais abrangente pelos anestesiologistas das principais complicações pós-operatórias, possibilitando condutas mais direcionadas às complicações que são mais comuns entre os pacientes.

Background: Although there are rigorous determinations for pre-anesthetic evaluation of the surgical patient, as well as transoperative and postoperative care, the permanence of postoperative complications is still verified. Objective: To identify immediate postoperative complications occurred in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at a General Hospital in the South of Santa Catarina. Methods: Cross-section study with patients undergoing general anesthesia in elective and emergency surgeries. Data on patients' profile and their surgical procedure were collected. Cardiac monitors data at the patients' bedside were also registered, as well as the axillary temperature, heart rate and oxygen saturation. The medical records were reviewed. Another symptoms reported by the patient at the time of the application of the questionnaire were considered as complications, besides the body temperature, heart rate and oxygen saturation. Results: Considering the 350 patients included in the study, the prevalence of immediate postoperative complications was 74.0%. The most common complication verified was pain at the surgical site (56.9%), followed by dizziness (21.4%). The majority of patients presented only one complication (47.9%), and just one (0.4%) had six complications. There was a tendency of association between the type of surgery and the occurrence of complications (p = 0.059), and there was a statistically significant association between the type of anesthesia and the occurrence of complications (p <0.001). Conclusion: There was an incidence of 74.0% of postoperative complications, and the pain of low intensity was the most common complication. These data allow a more comprehensive knowledge of the main prostoperative complications by the anesthesiologists, enabling more directed conducts to the complications that are more common among the patients.

Efficacy of combination of multiple measures in preventing agitation during recovery from general anesthesia in preschool children / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of combination of multiple measures in preventing agitation during recovery from general anesthesia in the preschool children. Methods Four hundred and fifty preschool pediatric patients of both sexes, aged 3-6 yr, weighing 16-25 kg, of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ, scheduled for elective monocular strabismus surgery, were di-vided into 3 groups ( n=150 each) using a random number table method: routine prevention group ( groupⅠ) , midazolam-routine prevention group ( groupⅡ) and cartoon video-assisted admission to operating room-family members accompanying in postanesthesia care unit ( PACU)-routine prevention group ( groupⅢ) . Dexmedetomidine 0. 3μg∕kg was intravenously infused over 10 min in groupⅠ. On the basis of groupⅠ, midazolam 0. 05 mg∕kg was intravenously infused in the holding area in group Ⅱ, and children were admitted to the operating room while they were watching cartoons selected by themselves when accompanied by family members, and they were also accompanied by family members in PACU in group Ⅲ. The modi-fied Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale score on admission to the operating room, Induction Compliance Checklist score, occurrence and degree of agitation during the recovery period, emergence time and dura-tion of PACU stay were recorded. Results Compared with groupⅠ, the modified Yale Preoperative Anxi-ety Scale score on admission to the operating room and Induction Compliance Checklist score were signifi-cantly decreased, and the incidence of agitation during the recovery period ( 25. 3％ in group Ⅰ, 12. 0％in group Ⅱ, 3. 3％ in group Ⅲ) was decreased in Ⅱ and Ⅲ groups , and the emergence time and dura-tion of PACU stay were significantly prolonged in groupⅡ( P<0. 05) . The incidence of agitation during the recovery period was significantly lower in group Ⅲ than in groupⅡ (P<0. 05). There was no significant difference in the constituent ratio of the degree of agitation among the three groups ( P>0. 05) . Conclusion Cartoon video-assisted admission to operating room-family members accompanying in PACU-routine pre-vention can effectively prevent the occurrence of agitation during recovery from general anesthesia in the pre-school children.

Effect of intraoperative warming on delirium during emergence from general anesthesia in elderly patients / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To evaluate the effect of intraoperative warming on delirium during emergence from general anesthesia in elderly patients.Methods Eighty elderly patients of both sexes,aged ≥ 65 yr,of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ-Ⅲ,scheduled for elective total hip replacement,were assigned to routine group (group R,n=40) and warming group (group W,n=40).The non-operated site was covered using the sterile cloth,and no other active warming measurements were given in group C.Fluid was infused and warmed to 37 ℃,the non-operated site was covered using the forced-air warming system,and the temperature of the forced-air warming system was maintained at 38-42 ℃ in group W.The tympanic membrane temperatures was recorded at 5 min after anesthesia induction,at 30,60 and 90 min after beginning of surgery,at the end of surgery and at 30 min after emergence from anesthesia,and the difference between monitored values and monitored values on admission to operating room (△ T) was recorded at each time point.The intraoperative volume of fluid infused,operation time,extubation time,duration of postanesthesia care unit stay and development of delirium during emergence and shivering were recorded.Results Compared with group R,△T was significantly decreased at 60 and 90 min after beginning of surgery,the incidence of delirium during emergence and shivering was decreased,the extubation time and duration of postanesthesia care unit stay were shortened in group W (P＜0.05).Conclusion Intraoperative warming can decrease the development of delirium during emergence from general anesthesia and is helpful in improving the quality of recovery from anesthesia in elderly patients.

Técnica anestésica de rápida recuperación para cirugía de mano ambulatoria / Rapid recovery anesthesia technique for ambulatory hand surgery

Resumen Objetivo: Mostrar los resultados y satisfacción en pacientes operados de cirugía de mano con esta técnica. Materiales y métodos: Se trata de una cohorte prospectiva y observacional de pacientes a los cuales se les practicó cirugía de mano. Se usó la combinación de inducción intravenosa con remifentaníl + Propofol, y bloqueo regional con bupivacaina al 0.5 % y lidocaína al 1 %. Se usó la escala de Fast-track y escala de calidad de recuperación posanestésica (CdR) para evaluar la satisfacción del paciente; adicionalmente se evaluó el dolor con EVA a las 6 horas posoperatorias. Resultados: El promedio de tiempo quirúrgico fue de 11.5 minutos y el tiempo de recuperación 14 minutos desde el inicio de la anestesia. Ningún paciente presentó náuseas o vómito, todos cumplieron criterios de Fast track, con buen patrón respiratorio y saturación parcial de oxígeno mayor a 90 % sin oxígeno suplementario. El 95.8 % estuvieron satisfechos con la cirugía y la técnica anestésica. Conclusión: Esta técnica da excelentes resultados en cirugía de mano ambulatoria. La combinación de anestesia endovenosa y de anestesia local permite ir directamente a la sala de cuidados ambulatorios. Desde que iniciamos el uso de esta técnica, hemos tenido una buena satisfacción y de menor dolor e inconformidad de los pacientes. Es una técnica segura y suficiente en pacientes para cirugía de mano ambulatoria.

Abstract Objective: To show the results and satisfaction in patients undergoing hand surgery with this technique. Materials and methods: This is a prospective and observational cohort of patients who underwent hand surgery. The combination of intravenous induction with remifentaníl + propofol, and regional block with 0.5% bupivacaine and lidocaine 1 % was used. Scale Fast-track and scale for measuring the quality of post-anaesthetic (CdR) for measuring patient satisfaction were used and the pain with EVA at postoperative six hours was evaluated. Results: The average time of surgery was 11.5 minutes, and the time from the onset of anesthesia for recovery was 14 minutes. No patient had nausea or vomiting. All patients had Fast-track critera with good breathing patterns and oxygen partial saturation greater than 90 % without supplemental oxygen. 95.8 % were satisfied with the surgery and anesthetic technique. Conclusions: This technique gives excellent results in outpatient hand surgery. The combination of intravenous anesthesia and local anesthesia can go directly to the ambulatory care unit. Since we started using this technique, we have had high satisfaction and less pain and discomfort for patients. It is a safe and adequate technique for patients who undergo outpatient hand surgery.

Fatores que influenciam a percepção do paciente quanto a qualidade de recuperação pós-operatória / Factors influencing the patient's perception of the quality of postoperative recovery / Factores que influencian la percepción del paciente cuanto la calidad de recuperación postoperatoria

Objetivo: a satisfação do paciente é um conceito complexo e multifatorial que ganhou muita importância nas últimas décadas, através dos processos de acreditação. Além disso, a satisfação do paciente influencia o relacionamento com a equipe multidisciplinar e, até mesmo, a adesão ao tratamento proposto. A percepção do paciente quanto à qualidade de recuperação pós-operatória é um dos componentes que influenciam essa satisfação. O objetivo dessa revisão foi avaliar os fatores relacionados ao ato anestésico e cirúrgico que interferem na percepção do paciente quanto à qualidade de recuperação pós-operatória. Método: durante o período entre 01 de março e 31 julho de 2018, a presente revisão integrativa pesquisou os descritores nas bases de dados e encontrou 52000 citações de artigos publicados entre janeiro de 2011 e julho de 2018. Através dos operadores booleanos, combinaram-se os termos da pesquisa e excluíram-se os artigos duplicados; 256 artigos foram avaliados e 51 foram selecionados para essa revisão. Conclusão: a utilização de medicamentos e técnicas que minimizem a permanência hospitalar ou evitem efeitos colaterais como dor, náuseas e vômitos, melhora a percepção do paciente quanto à qualidade de recuperação.(AU)

Objective: patient satisfaction is a complex and multifactorial concept that has gained much importance in the last decades, through the accreditation processes. In addition, patient satisfaction influences the relationship with the multidisciplinary team and, even, adherence to the proposed treatment. The patient's perception of the quality of postoperative recovery is one of the components that influence this satisfaction. The purpose of this review was to evaluate the factors related to the anesthetic and surgical procedure that interfere in the patient's perception of the quality of postoperative recovery. Method: during the period between March 1 and July 31, 2018, this integrative review researched the descriptors in the databases and found 52,000 citations of articles published between January 2011 and July 2018. Through the Boolean operators, the search terms were combined and the duplicate articles were deleted; 256 articles were evaluated and 51 were selected for this review. Conclusion: the use of drugs and techniques that minimize hospital stay or prevent side effects such as pain, nausea and vomiting, improves the patient's perception of the quality of recovery.(AU)

Objetivo: la satisfacción del paciente es un concepto complejo y multifactorial que ha adquirido mucha importancia en las últimas décadas, a través de los procesos de acreditación. Además, la satisfacción del paciente influye en la relación con el equipo multidisciplinario y, incluso, la adhesión al tratamiento propuesto. La percepción del paciente en cuanto a la calidad de recuperación postoperatoria es uno de los componentes que influencian esa satisfacción. El objetivo de esta revisión fue evaluar los factores relacionados al acto anestésico y quirúrgico que interfieren en la percepción del paciente en cuanto a la calidad de recuperación postoperatoria. Método: durante el período comprendido entre el 1 de marzo y el 31 de julio de 2018, la presente revisión integrativa investigó los descriptores en las bases de datos y encontró 52000 citas de artículos publicados entre enero de 2011 y julio de 2018. A través de los operadores booleanos, combinó los términos de la investigación y excluyó los artículos duplicados, evaluó 256 artículos y seleccionó 51 artículos para esa revisión. Conclusión: la utilización de medicamentos y técnicas que minimicen la permanencia hospitalaria o eviten efectos colaterales como dolor, náuseas y vómitos, mejora la percepción del paciente en cuanto a la calidad de recuperación.(AU)

Fatal cardiac tamponade that developed in the post-anesthesia care unit: a rare complication after lung lobectomy / Tamponamento cardíaco fatal desencadeado na sala de recuperação pós-anestésica: uma complicação rara após lobectomia pulmonar

Abstract Background and objectives: Cardiac tamponade is potentially fatal medical condition, which rarely occurs as a complication of lung lobectomy. We present the first case of cardiac tamponade to develop in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit following a lung lobectomy. Case report: A 54-year-old man with pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma underwent an apparently uncomplicated lung lobectomy. His hemodynamics was unremarkable throughout the surgery and initially in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. However, after 5 min in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, he suddenly became hypotensive and dyspneic. He responded poorly to inotropics and fluid resuscitation. Transesophageal echocardiography conducted by an anesthesiologist who suspected a cardiac etiology revealed a pericardial effusion compressing the heart. After a failed attempt of pericardiocentesis, an emergency pericardial window operation was performed. The patient improved dramatically once the heart was decompressed. Conclusion: Since cardiac tamponade is generally not suspected as a cause of hemodynamic instability after a lung lobectomy, as it was in this case, a misdiagnosis of the patient's condition may have led to improper management resulting in death. As anesthesiologists are often involved in the initial resuscitation of morbid patients in Post-Anesthesia Care Units, their acquaintance with various postoperative complications and competence in echocardiography for assessing cardiac problems may contribute to patient survival.

Resumo Justificativa e objetivos: O tamponamento cardíaco é uma condição médica potencialmente fatal, cuja ocorrência como uma complicação da lobectomia pulmonar é muito rara. Apresentamos o primeiro caso de tamponamento cardíaco desencadeado na sala de recuperação pós-anestésica (SRPA) após uma lobectomia pulmonar. Relato de caso: Paciente do sexo masculino, 54 anos, com carcinoma de células escamosas pulmonares, submetido à lobectomia pulmonar aparentemente sem complicações. Sua hemodinâmica não apresentou alteração durante toda a cirurgia e também inicialmente na sala de recuperação pós-anestésica. Porém, após cinco minutos na SRPA, o paciente apresentou hipotensão e dispneia de forma repentina e respondeu mal ao inotrópico e à reanimação hídrica. Uma ecocardiografia transesofágica feita por um anestesiologista que suspeitou de etiologia cardíaca revelou um derrame pericárdico que comprimia o coração. Após tentativa malsucedida de pericardiocentese, foi feita uma janela pericárdica de emergência. O paciente apresentou melhoria dramática com a descompressão do coração. Conclusão: Como o tamponamento cardíaco geralmente não é suspeito como causa de instabilidade hemodinâmica após lobectomia pulmonar, como ocorreu neste caso, um diagnóstico errado da condição do paciente poderia ter levado a um manejo inadequado, que resultaria em morte. Como os anestesiologistas estão frequentemente envolvidos na reanimação inicial de pacientes debilitados em salas de recuperação pós-anestésica, seu conhecimento de várias complicações pós-operatórias e competência na ecocardiografia para avaliar problemas cardíacos podem contribuir para a sobrevivência do paciente.

Encuesta de satisfacción tras aplicación de un protocolo de recuperación intensificada ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) en cirugía electiva colorrectal en mayores de 70 años / Satisfaction survey after an ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocol in colorectal elective surgery in patients over 70 years of age

Abstract Introduction: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs have been shown to reduce hospital stay, without increasing the rate of complications or readmissions 30 days after discharge; however, there is limited information about patient satisfaction. Objective: To determine the satisfaction of our patients following the implementation of an ERAS protocol in elective colorectal surgery. Materials and methods: A period of 4 days after discharge, a telephone survey was conducted based on the enhanced recovery in abdominal surgery clinical survey of the first 55 patients aged 70 years or older, who underwent elective colorectal surgery according to an ERAS protocol at the Hospital Universitario de Guadalajara, Spain. This is a cross-sectional analytical study. Results: Most of our patients are very satisfied with the care and the way they were treated by the health staff during their hospitalization, and they would be willing to undergo surgery again following this protocol. Most of them consider that the information received in the pre-anesthesia and surgery consultation is very good, and they value this consultation as one of the most positive aspects of the protocol. More than half of the patients did not experience any nausea or vomiting and rated their pain as <3 (minimum 0 and maximum 10). Most considered the introduction of oral feeding and ambulation as on time or somewhat early. Conclusion: Elderly patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery according to an ERAS protocol are highly pleased with the care received. Standardized surveys are required to be able to contrast outcomes.

Resumen Introducción: los programas de recuperación intensificada postoperatoria (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)) reducen la estancia hospitalaria, sin aumentar la tasa de complicaciones ni de reingresos a los 30 días tras el alta, pero hay poca información acerca del grado de satisfacción de los pacientes. Objetivo: conocer la satisfacción de nuestros pacientes tras la aplicación de un protocolo ERAS en cirugía electiva colorrectal. Materiales y métodos: cuatro días tras el alta, se realizó una encuesta telefónica basada en la encuesta de la guía clínica RICA (Recuperación Intensificada en Cirugía Abdominal) a los 55 primeros pacientes con edad mayor o igual a 70 años operados de cirugía electiva colorrectal según un protocolo ERAS. Es un estudio analítico transversal. Resultados: la mayor parte de nuestros pacientes están muy satisfechos con la asistencia y con el trato recibido por el personal sanitario durante su ingreso hospitalario, y se volverían a operar siguiendo este protocolo. La mayoría consideran que la información recibida en la consulta de preanestesia y cirugía es muy buena, y valoran esta consulta como uno de los aspectos más positivos del protocolo. Más de la mitad de los pacientes no tuvieron náuseas ni vómitos y calificaron su dolor como <3 (mínimo 0 y máximo 10). La mayoría consideraron el inicio de tolerancia oral y deambulación como a tiempo o algo pronto. Conclusiones: Los pacientes ancianos operados de cirugía electiva colorrectal según un protocolo ERAS están muy satisfechos con la asistencia prestada. Se necesitan encuestas estandarizadas para poder comparar resultados.