Técnica de WALANT en cirugías ambulatorias de mano en pacientes post COVID-19 / Walant technique in outpatient hand surgeries in post COVID-19 patients

El objetivo de esta investigación es evaluar la utilidad de la Técnica de WALANT en cirugías ambulatorias de mano en pacientes post Covid-19 en el Hospital General del Sur "Dr. Pedro Iturbe", Maracaibo, Estado Zulia, durante el periodo de julio del 2020 a octubre del 2021. Se realizó un estudio pre-experimental, longitudinal y prospectivo. El muestreo fue probabilístico al azar simple. Se aplicó un análisis estadístico de tipo descriptivo. Se incluyeron 50 pacientes con edad promedio de 37,02+/- 14,1(18-64) años, 52% de sexo femenino y 48% masculino. De ocupación 46% comerciante y obrero. Ama de casa y oficinista 44%, otros 10%. Con diagnóstico de dedo en gatillo 20%, síndrome del túnel carpiano 24%. Con la técnica se realizaron procedimientos quirúrgicos tipo neuroadhesiolisis del nervio mediano 24%, exéresis 22%. Tiempo quirúrgico de 5 a 10 minutos de duración en 56,9% de los casos. Se encontró punta de EVA: preoperatorio 56% de 7-10 ptos, Intraoperatorio 64% 0 ptos y postoperatorio 66% 0 ptos. Analgesia de rescate 92%. 88% sin complicaciones. La estancia Hospitalaria en 92% de los casos fue 1 hora. Reintegro a sus actividades 90%. Tiempo de reintegro en 46% de los casos de 1-5 días. 86% de los pacientes se sintieron satisfechos. En conclusión, la Técnica de WALANT en pacientes post Covid-19 es de gran utilidad para la realización de cirugías ambulatorias de bajo riesgo de mano, presentó pocas complicaciones, el tiempo quirurgo fue corto, el reintegro a sus actividades fue rápido y la satisfacción del paciente fue buena(AU)

The objective of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of the WALANT Technique in ambulatory hand surgeries in post- Covid-19 patients at the Hospital General del Sur "Dr. Pedro Iturbe", Maracaibo, Estado Zulia, during the period from July 2020 to October 2021. A pre-experimental, longitudinal and prospective study was made. Sampling was simple random probabilistic. A descriptive statistical analysis was applied. 50 patients were included with an average age of 37,02+/-14,1(18-64) years, 52,0% female and 48,0% male. Occupation 46,0% merchant and worker. Housewife and office 44,0%, others 10,0%. With a diagnosis of trigger finger 20,0%, carpal tunnel syndrome 24,0%. With the technique, 24,0% median nerve neuroadhesiolysistype surgical procedures were performed, 22,0% exeresis. Surgical time from 5 to 10 minutes in 56,9% of cases. A VAS tip was found: preoperative 56,0% 7-10 points, intraoperative 64,0% 0 points and postoperative 66,0% 0 points. Rescue analgesia 92,0%. 88,0% without complications. Hospital stay in 92,0% of cases was 1 hour. Refund to their activities 90,0%. Refund time in 46,0% of cases from 1-5 days. 86,0% of the patients felt satisfied. In conclusion, the WALANT Technique in post-COVID-19 patients is very useful for performing low-risk outpatient hand surgeries, it presented few complications, the surgical time was short, the return to their activities was fast and the satisfaction of the patient. patient was good(AU)

Erector spinae plane block on pain management after thoracic surgical approaches due to COVID-19 complications. Case reports / Bloqueio do plano dos músculos eretores da espinha no manejo de dor pós-abordagens cirúrgicas torácicas por complicações da COVID-19. Relato de casos

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Erector spinae plane block is an interfascial plane block used as a tool for management of pain resulting from thoracic and abdominal surgical procedures described in the literature since 2016 and widely used in clinical practice. In the context of the pandemic caused by Sars-CoV-2, multiple pulmonary complications arising from severe viral pneumonia and respiratory failure that required surgical approaches for their investigation and/or treatment were observed. The present study's objective was to present a series of three cases of patients affected by COVID-19 who had pulmonary complications due to infection or exacerbation of previous pulmonary diseases caused by the new coronavirus, in which the continuous fascial plane block was successfully used for postoperative pain management. CASE REPORTS: Three cases of patients with COVID-19 viral pneumonia requiring diagnostic or therapeutic thoracic surgery who underwent erector spinae plane block for perioperative pain management were presented. CONCLUSION: The use of a catheter with continuous infusion of local anesthetic was useful for reducing analgesic rescue and maintaining good postoperative analgesia with no evidence of adverse effects in the presented patients, also allowing acceleration of postoperative recovery and a better outcome for the patients.

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: O bloqueio do plano dos músculos eretores da espinha é um bloqueio do plano interfascial usado como ferramenta para manejo de dor consequente a procedimentos cirúrgicos torácicos e abdominais descrito na literatura desde 2016 e amplamente utilizado na prática clínica. No contexto da pandemia causada pelo Sars-CoV-2, foram observadas múltiplas complicações pulmonares decorrentes de pneumonia viral grave e insuficiência respiratória que demandaram abordagens cirúrgicas para sua investigação e/ou tratamento. O objetivo deste estudo foi apresentar uma série de três casos de pacientes acometidos pela COVID-19 que tiveram complicações pulmonares pela infecção ou exacerbação de doença pulmonar prévia causada pelo novo coronavírus, nos quais o recurso do bloqueio do plano fascial contínuo foi utilizado para manejo de dor pós-operatória com sucesso. RELATO DOS CASOS: Foram apresentados três casos de pacientes acometidos pelo COVID-19 em sua forma de pneumonia viral, para os quais houve necessidade de cirurgia torácica diagnóstica ou terapêutica, e que foram submetidos ao bloqueio do plano dos músculos eretores da espinha para manejo da dor perioperatória. CONCLUSÃO: O uso de cateter com infusão contínua de anestésico local foi útil para a diminuição dos resgates analgésicos e manutenção de boa analgesia pós-operatória sem evidência de efeitos adversos nos pacientes apresentados, possibilitando ainda a aceleração da recuperação pós-operatória e um melhor desfecho para os pacientes.

SBA 2020: Regional anesthesia guideline for using anticoagulants update / SBA 2020: Atualização na diretriz da anestesia regional em uso de anticoagulantes

Abstract The development of protocols to prevent perioperative Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and the introduction of increasingly potent antithrombotic drugs have resulted in concerns of increased risk of neuraxial bleeding. Since the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology 2014 guideline, new oral anticoagulant drugs were approved by international regulating agencies, and by ANVISA. Societies and organizations that try to approach concerns through guidelines have presented conflicting perioperative management recommendations. As a response to these issues and to the need for a more rational approach, managements were updated in the present narrative review, and guideline statements made. They were projected to encourage safe and quality patient care, but cannot assure specific results. Like any clinical guide recommendation, they are subject to review as knowledge grows, on specific complications, for example. The objective was to assess safety aspects of regional analgesia and anesthesia in patients using antithrombotic drugs, such as: possible technique-associated complications; spinal hematoma-associated risk factors, prevention strategies, diagnosis and treatment; safe interval for discontinuing and reinitiating medication after regional blockade.

Resumo Os padrões evolutivos para a prevenção do tromboembolismo venoso perioperatório e a introdução de medicações antitrombóticas cada vez mais potentes resultaram em preocupações com o aumento do risco de sangramento neuroaxial. Após o consenso da Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia em 2014, novos medicamentos anticoagulantes orais foram aprovados pelas instituições reguladoras internacionais, assim como pela ANVISA. As sociedades que buscam abordar o manejo perioperatório desses fármacos apresentam recomendações conflitantes. Em resposta a essas questões e à necessidade de uma abordagem mais racional, as condutas foram atualizadas nesta revisão narrativa e feitas declarações de consenso. Elas foram projetadas para encorajar a assistência ao paciente de forma segura e de qualidade, mas não podem garantir um resultado específico. Tal como acontece com qualquer recomendação de orientação clínica, estas estão sujeitas a revisão com o conhecimento de avanços específicos de complicações. O objetivo foi avaliar aspectos da segurança em anestesia e analgesia regional em pacientes em uso de medicações antitrombóticas, tais como: possíveis complicações decorrentes da técnica; fatores de risco associados ao hematoma espinhal, estratégias de prevenção, diagnóstico e tratamento; intervalo seguro para suspensão e reinício da medicação após o bloqueio regional.

Epidural hematoma after total knee arthroplasty in a patient receiving rivaroxaban: A case report

Rivaroxaban, a factor Xa inhibitor, is one of the newly developed direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC). In recent times, it has been increasingly used in the prevention of pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. This report describes a case of epidural hematoma in an elderly patient who underwent combined spinal epidural anesthesia for total knee arthroplasty; the patient received rivaroxaban postoperatively for 7 days to prevent pulmonary embolism. Additionally, the epidural hematomas developed on the 5th postoperative day but the patient recovered well with conservative treatment. Although rivaroxaban has a low need for monitoring and is easily administered, the guidelines should be carefully checked for the postoperative administration schedule in patients undergoing regional anesthesia. In addition, rivaroxaban should be used with caution, especially in elderly patients.

Coagulation abnormalities and bleeding in pregnancy: an anesthesiologist's perspective

During pregnancy, the procoagulant activity increases (manifested by elevation in factor VII, factor VIII, factor X, and fibrinogen levels), while the anticoagulant activity decreases (characterized by reduction in fibrinolysis and protein S activity), resulting in hypercoagulation. Standard coagulation tests, such as prothrombin time or activated partial thromboplastin time, are still used despite the lack of evidence supporting its accuracy in evaluating the coagulation status of pregnant women. Thromboelastography and rotational thromboelastometry, which are used to assess the function of platelets, soluble coagulation factors, fibrinogen, and fibrinolysis, can replace standard coagulation tests. Platelet count and function and the effect of anticoagulant treatment should be assessed to determine the risk of hematoma associated with regional anesthesia. Moreover, anesthesiologists should monitor patients for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), and attention should be paid when performing rapid coagulation tests, transfusions, and prohemostatic pharmacotherapy. Transfusion of a high ratio of plasma and platelets to red blood cells (RBCs) showed high hemostasis success and low bleeding-related mortality rates in patients with severe trauma. However, the effects of high ratios of plasma and platelets and the ratio of plasma to RBCs and platelets to RBCs in the treatment of massive PPH were not established. Intravenous tranexamic acid should be administered immediately after the onset of postpartum bleeding. Pre-emptive treatment with fibrinogen for PPH is not effective in reducing bleeding. If fibrinogen levels of less than 2 g/L are identified, 2–4 g of fibrinogen or 5–10 ml/kg cryoprecipitate should be administered.

Coronary artery spasm as the probable cause of cardiac arrest immediately after the induction of spinal anesthesia: A case report

A 72-year-old man underwent spinal anesthesia for artificial urinary sphincter placement for urinary incontinence. After the block level was confirmed below T6, 1 g of cefotetan, which had not shown any reaction on skin test, was administered as a prophylactic antibiotic. The patient began complaining of chest discomfort and dyspnea shortly after injection. ST elevation appeared on the electrocardiogram and the patient's pulse could not be palpated. Accordingly, cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed for 5 minutes; the patient recovered spontaneous circulation. The patient was diagnosed as experienced coronary artery spasm by coronary angiography with spasm test. Because coronary artery spasm can also develop in patients with no history of coronary artery disease and under spinal anesthesia, careful observation, suspicion of coronary artery spasm and prompt response to hemodynamic and electrocardiogram changes are necessary.

Randomized comparison of popliteal-sciatic perineural catheter tip migration and dislocation in a cadaver model using two catheter designs / 대한마취과학회지

BACKGROUND: New catheter-over-needle (CON) technology for continuous peripheral nerve blockade has emerged, but its effect on the risk of perineural catheter tip dislocation is unknown. Less flexible catheters may be more likely to migrate away from the nerve with simulated patient movement. In the present study, we evaluated catheter tip migration between CON catheters and traditional catheter-through-needle (CTN) catheters during ultrasound-guided short-axis in-plane (SAX-IP) insertion. METHODS: We evaluated the migration of popliteal-sciatic catheters in a prone, unembalmed male cadaver. Thirty catheter placement trials were divided randomly into two groups based on the catheter type: CON or CTN. A single anesthesiology resident placed the catheters by SAX-IP insertion, and the catheters were then examined by ultrasound before and after ipsilateral knee range of motion (ROM) exercises (0°–130° flexion). A blinded expert regional anesthesiologist performed caliper measurements on the ultrasound images before and after the ROM exercises. The primary outcome was the change in distance from the catheter tip to the center of the nerve (cm) between before and after the ROM exercises. RESULTS: The change in the tip-to-nerve distance (median [10th–90th percentile]) was 0.06 (−0.16 to 0.23) cm for the CTN catheter and 0.00 (−0.12 to 0.69) for the CON catheter (P = 0.663). However, there was a statistically significant increase in dislocation out of the nerve compartment for the CON catheter (4/15; 0/15 for CTN) (P = 0.043). CONCLUSIONS: Although the use of different catheter designs had no effect on the change in the measured migration distance of popliteal-sciatic catheters, 27% of the CON catheters were dislocated out of the nerve compartment. These results may influence the choice of catheter design when using SAX-IP perineural catheter insertion.

Dosis de prueba para anestesia regional / Test dose in regional anesthesia

Introducción: El uso de la dosis de prueba en anestesia regional no está estandarizado: no existe consenso sobre su dosis, el anestésico o el tipo de fármaco que se debe utilizar, y muchos anestesiólogos no la utilizan rutinariamente en su práctica. Objetivo: Hacer una revisión de la dosis de prueba para anestesia regional, sus indicaciones, su utilidad, los fármacos utilizados para ella y los signos considerados como positivos. Métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda no sistemática de publicaciones en bases de datos médicas que incluyeron MedLine, SciELO y Embase. Resultados:La aplicación de la dosis de prueba previa a la inyección total de anestésico local ayuda a detectar la colocación inadvertida de una aguja o catéter en el espacio intravascular o subaracnoideo. Conclusiones: La dosis de prueba debe utilizarse siempre que se utilicen dosis críticas de anestésico local o incluso dosis normales en pacientes con factores de riesgo. En analgesia para trabajo de parto la dosis de prueba no es necesaria.

Introduction: The use of the test dose in regional anesthesia is not standardized, and there is no consensus regarding what dose it should be or about the anesthetic or type of drug to be used. Moreover, many anesthesiologists do not use it routinely in their practice. Objective: To review the test dose for regional anesthesia, its indications and utility, the drugs used, and positive signs. Methods: A non-systematic search was conducted in medical database publications inclu-ding MedLine, SciELO and Embase. Results:The applicationofthe test dose beforegiving the fullinjectionofthe local anesthetic helps in detecting the inadvertent placement of the needle or catheter in the intravascular or the subarachnoid spaces. Conclusions: The test dose must be used every time critical doses of a local anesthetic are utilized or when normal doses are given to patients with risk factors. The test dose is not necessary in labor analgesia.

Is the anesthesiologist actually prepared for loss of airway or respiratory function? A cross-sectional study conducted in a tertiary hospital / O anestesiologista está efetivamente preparado para perda da via aérea ou da função respiratória? Um estudo de corte transversal em hospital terciário

Objective To identify compliance with the procedures for securing the airway of patients submitted to anesthesia, defined as highly recommended in the World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist. Methods A prospective, cross-sectional, observational study was conducted with 87 patients aged 18 to 60 years, classified as ASA grade 1 or 2 according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ Physical Status Classification. The study variables consisted of: whether the Mallampati test had been performed, whether equipment was readily available for orotracheal intubation, whether the correct placement of the endotracheal tube was verified, whether patient ventilation was monitored and whether fasting was confirmed. Prevalence ratios and their respective 95% confidence intervals were calculated as measures of relative risk. Statistical significance was defined at 5%. Results It was found that in 87.4% of patients, the airway was not evaluated using the Mallampati classification and in 51.7% of cases, preoperative fasting was not confirmed. In 29.9% of cases, the ready availability of equipment for orotracheal intubation was not verified. In all of the cases in which the availability of this equipment was not checked, the patient was submitted to regional anesthesia, with a statistically significant difference compared to the cases in which the patient was submitted to general anesthesia. Conclusion Measures considered essential for the safety of the patient during surgery are still being ignored. .

Objetivo Identificar a realização de procedimentos altamente recomendados para assegurar a via aérea de pacientes submetidos a anestesia, previstos no manual de segurança anestésica da Organização Mundial da Saúde. Métodos Realizou-se um estudo prospectivo do tipo transversal observacional, envolvendo 87 pacientes com idade entre 18 e 60 anos, ASA 1 e 2 de acordo com a classificação do Estado Físico pela Sociedade Americana de Anestesiologia. Variáveis estudadas: realização do teste de Mallampati, disponibilidade de material para intubação orotraqueal, confirmação do posicionamento do tubo endotraqueal, monitoração da ventilação do paciente e confirmação do jejum. Calculou-se a Razão de Prevalência (RP) e o seu Intervalo de Confiança a 95% (IC 95%) como medida do risco relativo. Adotou-se o nível de significância de 5%. Resultados Em 87,4% dos pacientes a via aérea não foi avaliada pelo teste de Mallampati e 51,7% não tiveram seus jejuns pré-operatórios confirmados, e em 29,1% das anestesias não se verificou a disponibilidade de material para intubação orotraqueal. Todos os casos em que não ocorreu esta verificação o paciente foi submetido à anestesia regional, com diferença significativa entre os grupos (p = 0.00). 95,8% dos pacientes tiveram a intubação orotraqueal confirmada pela capnografia e 68% tiveram esta confirmação realizada pela ausculta. Conclusão Medidas consideradas essenciais para a segurança do paciente durante a cirurgia ainda são negligenciadas. .

Reporte de caso clínico: depresión respiratoria por opioide intratecal / Clinical case report: respiratory depression following intrathecal opioid administration

Objetivo: Describir el caso de depresión respiratoria en el período postoperatorio tardío, el cual se dio en una paciente obstétrica, quien recibió anestesia regional subaracnoidea con anestésico local y morfina intratecal. Métodos: Discusión de un caso clínico. La secuencia del caso, durante la revisión del servicio mensual en la unidad de Anestesiología de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, requiere diferentes discusiones en la medida en que se pasa de un tema de revisión a otro, verbigracia: tercera demora, cuando la paciente ingresa y se le realiza la historia clínica; cuarta demora, cuando se programa para cirugía y el anestesiólogo realiza la valoración preanestésica, las consideraciones de evaluación y manejo anestésico, el análisis de la monitoría, la anticipación a las complicaciones, el manejo de las mismas, etc. Resultado: Cada caso debe propiciar la discusión clínica sustentada en la literatura y debe hacer parte de las competencias en el saber y el saber hacer, ser y comunicar. Este caso particular ilustra una secuencia de errores cometidos, los cuales desembocan en incidentes e incluso en eventos adversos. La evaluación física, las consideraciones del procedimiento anestésico-quirúrgico, así como los datos de la monitoría, deben ser consignados rigurosamente en el registro anestésico. De la misma manera, hay que prever condiciones como la depresión respiratoria, uno de los efectos colaterales de los opioides, el cual requiere de una vigilancia estrecha y un manejo apropiado.

Objective: Description of a case of respiratory depression during the late post-operative period in an obstetrics patient who received regional subarachnoidal anesthesia using a local anesthetic and intrathecal morphine. Methods: The clinical case review, during the monthly review meeting at the Anesthesiology Unit of the National University of Colombia, discusses a clinical case of interest, in accordance with a sequence of topics, e.g.: third delay, when the patient is admitted and the clinical history is taken; fourth delay, when the patient is scheduled for surgery and the anesthesiologist performs the pre-anesthesia assessment, including the anesthetic evaluation and management, monitoring analysis, potential complications and their management, etc. Result: Each case must generate a clinical discussion based on evidence in the literature and must be part of a competencies approach, including knowledge, know-how and communication skills. This particular case illustrates a sequence of errors that resulted in incidents and even adverse events. The physical evaluation and the considerations pertaining to the anesthetic and surgical procedures must be carefully recorded in the anesthesia record. Likewise, it is important to foresee conditions such as respiratory depression, which is one of the side effects of opioid administration and requires close monitoring and appropriate management.

Bloqueio interpleural em reconstrução mamária imediata pós-mastectomia, com retalho musculocutâneo transverso do reto abdominal. relato de três casos / Interplelural block for immediate breast reconstruction post-mastectomy, with transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap. report of three cases

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: O retalho musculocutâneo transverso do reto abdominal (TRAM) permite uma reconstrução completamente autóloga. É um procedimento complexo, de grande porte, exigindo analgesia eficiente. O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar o uso do bloqueio interpleural, associado à anestesia geral, para mastectomia e reconstrução imediata com retalho TRAM.RELATOS DOS CASOS: Foram avaliadas três pacientes com 37, 43 e 49 anos, apresentando neoplasia mamária. A indução anestésica foi realizada com etomidato (0,2 mg.kg-1), alfentanil (30 µg.kg-1) e rocurônio (0,6 mg.kg-1), sendo a manutenção obtida pela administração de isoflurano (0,5vol% a 3,0vol%). No bloqueio interpleural foram administradas ropivacaína a 0,75% (150 mg), morfina (3 mg) e clonidina (3 µg.kg-1), ao nível do EIC5, na linha axilar média, com agulha de Tuohy 17G; as pacientes foram colocadas na posição céfalodeclive (20º) imediatamente antes da realização do bloqueio, permanecendo por aproximadamente 10 minutos. A intensidade da dor pós-operatória foi analisada pela escala analógica verbal, nas primeiras 24 horas. Durante o intraoperatório foi administrado isoflurano em doses superiores a 0,5% e inferiores a 3%. Com a associação das técnicas anestésicas utilizadas, as pacientes se queixaram de dor leve nas primeiras 24 horas após o término do procedimento anestésico-cirúrgico, necessitando somente de anti-inflamatório não hormonal (dipirona).CONCLUSÃO: A técnica do bloqueio interpleural é segura e de fácil realização em cirurgias de mastectomia e reconstrução mamária imediata com retalho TRAM. Reduz o consumo de fármacos utilizados no intraoperatório e a solicitação de analgésicos no pós-operatório imediato.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap allows for a totally autologous reconstruction (TRAM). It is a complex and major procedure requiring efficient analgesia. This study aimed at reporting the use of interpleural block associated to general anesthesia for mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with TRAM flap. CASES REPORTS: Three patients aged 37, 43 and 49 years with breast neoplasia were evaluated. Anesthesia was induced with used for interpleural block at the level of EIC5 on the medium axillary line with 17G Tuohy needle; patients were placed in the head-down position (20º) immediately before the block, remaining for approximately 10 minutes. Postoperative pain intensity was evaluated by the verbal analog scale in the first 24 hours. Isoflurane was administered in the perioperative period in doses above 0.5% and below 3%. With the association of the anesthetic techniques, patients reported mild pain during the first 24 hours after anesthetic-surgical procedure completion, needing only non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (dipirone).CONCLUSION: Interpleural block is a safe and easy technique for mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction with TRAM flap. It decreases perioperative drugs consumption and the request for analgesia in the immediate postoperative period.etomidate (0.2 mg.kg-1), alfentanil (30 µg.kg-1) and rocuronium (0.6 mg.kg-1) and was maintained with isoflurane (0.5vol% to 3.0vol%). 0.75% ropivacaine (150 mg), morphine (3 mg) and clonidine (3 µg.kg-1) were used for interpleural block at the level of EIC5 on the medium axillary line with 17G Tuohy needle; patients were placed in the head-down position (20º) immediately before the block, remaining for approximately 10 minutes. Postoperative pain intensity was evaluated by the verbal analog scale in the first 24 hours. Isoflurane was administered in the perioperative period in doses above 0.5% and below 3%. With the association of the anesthetic techniques, patients reported mild pain during the first 24 hours after anesthetic-surgical procedure completion, needing only non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (dipirone).CONCLUSION: Interpleural block is a safe and easy technique for mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction with TRAM flap. It decreases perioperative drugs consumption and the request for analgesia in the immediate postoperative period.