Dexmedetomidine and esmolol for induced hypotension for functional endoscopic sinus surgery-a comparative study

Background: Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed under controlled hypotensive anesthesia. This technique has the advantage of minimal blood loss and visualizes surgical field distinctly. Aim and Objectives: To compare the efficacy of Dexmedetomidine and Esmolol for the induction of controlled hypotension in functional endoscopic sinus surgeries. Materials and Methods: A total of 80 cases with paranasal sinus pathologies posted for functional endoscopic sinus surgeries between 21 and 60 years were recruited. Study participants were randomly divided into two study groups, i.e. Group 1 administered with dexmedetomidine and Group 2 administered with Esmolol. Parameters such as hemodynamics, total intraoperative fentanyl consumption, duration of surgery, and total blood loss were noted. Results: The mean difference of systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and mean arterial pressure was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The mean difference of heart rate between two study groups was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The mean duration surgery in Group 1 was 87.9 min and in Group 2 was 89.5 min. The estimated blood loss was 132.2 ml in Group 1 and 134.2 ml in Group 2. No desaturation was observed in the study participants during recovery and the postoperative period. Conclusion: Both dexmedetomidine and esmolol infusion are efficacious and are safe drugs for maintaining controlled hypotension and improve the quality of surgical field. Dexmedetomidine was associated with good postoperative sedation while esmolol associated with early recovery time. Surgeon satisfaction score was similar was similar in both groups.

Comparison of Efficacy of Dexmeditomidine and Midazolam for Bloodless Surgical Field during Functional Endoscopic Sits Surgery (FESS) under General Anaesthesia

Objective: A comparative study to evaluate the efficacy of dexmedetomidine to provide bloodless surgical field in comparison to midazolam in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS). Methods: 60 patients ASA I or II scheduled for FESS were equally randomly assigned to receive either Inj. Dexmedetomidine in dose of 1 g/kg over 10 min in infusion or Inj. Midazolam 0.02 mg/kg. In both groups, the infusion rate was adjusted to maintain the mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) of 65-70 mmHg. The induction was done using propofol (2.5 mg/kg) and atracurium (0.5 mg/kg). After the intubation, maintenance was achieved with O (50%), N O 2 2 (50%), Inj. Atracurium infusion and Sevoflurane. Intraoperative bleeding was estimated by the surgeon using Boezzart's scale for the evaluation of operative field visibility during the surgery. Hemodynamic variables (MAP and HR) were recorded. Results: Better achievement of MAP control is achieved with Dexmedetomidine compared to Midazolam. Overall intra-operative blood loss was more in Midazolam group compared to Dexmedetomidine group. Conclusion: Both Dexmedetomidine and Midazolam are safe and effective in FESS for controlled hypotension, though Dexmedetomidine provides excellent surgeon's satisfaction without severe hemodynamic changes

The efficacy of esmolol, remifentanil and nitroglycerin in controlled hypotension for functional endoscopic sinus surgery / Eficácia do esmolol, remifentanil e nitroglicerina na hipotensão controlada para cirurgia sinusal endoscópica funcional

Abstract Introduction Controlled hypotension is a reversible procedure in which the patient's baseline mean arterial blood pressure is reduced by 30% and sustained at 60-70 mmHg during the procedure. It decreases blood loss and provides clear surgical field during the procedures. Objectives The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of controlled hypotension agents esmolol, remifentanil, and nitroglycerin in functional endoscopic sinus surgery, in terms of hemodynamic changes and impact on the surgical efficiency. Methods The research was carried out as a cohort study. Patients who underwent functional endoscopic sinus surgery were randomized into 3 groups. Controlled hypotension was achieved with remifentanil (Group R), esmolol (Group E) and nitroglycerin (Group N). The efficacy of the drugs was tested by comparing the length of time with the targeted mean arterial pressure, the amount of anesthetics used, surgical field bleeding score and surgeon's satisfaction. Results Between May to December 2015, 60 patients were included and randomized equally into 3 different study groups. The median of the length of time with the targeted mean arterial pressure was shorter in the Group R when compared with Group E (p = 0.01) and Group N (p = 0.14). The amount of volatile anesthetics used was 25.0 mL (15-51), 43.0 mL (21-105) and 40.0 mL (26-97) in Groups R, E and N, respectively (p < 0.001). While there was more bleeding with nitroglycerin, surgical field bleeding scores were lower in Group R when compared with esmolol (p = 0.001) and nitroglycerin (p < 0.001). The analysis of surgeon's satisfaction scores concluded that surgeons were more satisfied with the group R (100%), when compared with group E (60%) and group N (30%) (p < 0.001). Conclusion Less volatile agent, short time to achieve controlled hypotension, stable blood pressure, lower surgical field bleeding scores and larger length of time with the targeted mean arterial pressure were found as the advantages of Remifentanil. Less costly, efficiency of achieving the targeted median arterial pressure and less postoperative complications were the advantages of nitroglycerin. In functional endoscopic sinus surgery procedures, appropriate controlled hypotensive agents should be selected according to the patients' characteristics and advantages/disadvantages of the drugs.

Resumo Introdução Hipotensão controlada é um procedimento reversível no qual a pressão arterial média basal do paciente é reduzida em 30% e mantida em 60-70 mmHg durante o procedimento. Isso diminui a perda de sangue e propicia um campo cirúrgico limpo durante os procedimentos. Objetivo Comparar agentes usados para hipotensão controlada: esmolol, remifentanil e nitroglicerina em cirurgia sinusal endoscópica funcional, em termos de alterações hemodinâmicas e impactos na eficácia cirúrgica. Método O estudo foi feito como de coorte. Pacientes submetidos à cirurgia sinusal endoscópica funcional foram randomizados em 3 grupos. A hipotensão controlada foi feita com remifentanil (Grupo R), esmolol (Grupo E) e nitroglicerina (Grupo R). A eficácia dos medicamentos foi testada com a comparação do período de tempo com a pressão arterial média desejada, a quantidade de anestésicos usados, o escore de sangramento no campo cirúrgico e a satisfação do cirurgião. Resultados Entre maio e dezembro de 2015, 60 pacientes foram incluídos e randomizados igualmente nos três grupos de estudo. A mediana do período com a pressão arterial desejada foi menor no Grupo R quando comparado ao Grupo E (p = 0,01) e Grupo N (p = 0,14). A quantidade de anestésicos voláteis usados foi de 25,0 mL (15 ± 51), 43,0 mL (21 ± 105) e 40,0 mL (26 ± 97) nos Grupos R, E e N, respectivamente (p < 0,001). Houve mais sangramento com nitroglicerina e escores de sangramento no campo cirúrgico foram menores no Grupo R quando comparados com esmolol (p = 0,001) e nitroglicerina (p < 0,001). A análise dos escores da satisfação do cirurgião concluiu que os cirurgiões estavam mais satisfeitos com o grupo R (100%) quando comparados ao grupo E (60%) e o grupo N (30%) (p < 0,001). Conclusão Agente menos volátil, pouco tempo para obter a hipotensão controlada, pressão arterial estável, menor escore de sangramento no campo cirúrgico e período de pressão arterial desejada curto foram considerados como vantagens do remifentanil. Menor custo, eficácia de obtenção da pressão arterial média desejada e menos complicações pós-operatórias foram as vantagens da nitroglicerina. Nos procedimentos de cirurgia sinusal endoscópica funcional, os agentes apropriados para obtenção de hipotensão controlada devem ser selecionados de acordo com as características dos pacientes e as vantagens/desvantagens dos fármacos.

Hipotensión controlada en cirugía espinal / Controlled Hypotension in Spinal Surgery

RESUMEN Introducción: La hipotensión controlada implica a cualquier técnica que, utilizada de forma única o combinada, disminuya intencionalmente los valores de tensión arterial durante el período intraoperatorio, con la finalidad de reducir el sangramiento y mejorar la visibilidad del campo quirúrgico. Objetivo: Describir los fundamentos fisiológicos, definiciones, técnicas y complicaciones de la hipotensión controlada aplicada en la cirugía espinal. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión de la literatura, en bases de datos científicas como Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Pubmed/Medline, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Ebsco Host, ScienceDirect, OVID y el buscador académico Google Scholar, en el mes de junio del 2020. Conclusiones: La hipotensión controlada aplicada en la cirugía espinal presenta limitados beneficios quirúrgicos. Sin embargo, no existe un consenso preciso sobre los umbrales hemodinámicos y límites de tiempo requeridos para su utilización, y se asocia a un elevado riesgo de potenciales complicaciones como el delirium, disfunción cognitiva posoperatoria, accidente cerebrovascular isquémico, pérdida visual posoperatoria, lesión renal aguda, lesión miocárdica, déficit neurológico posoperatorio tardío y dolor neuropático crónico; por lo cual no se recomienda su empleo rutinario durante el período intraoperatorio(AU)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Controlled hypotension implies any technique that, used alone or in combination, intentionally lowers blood pressure values during the intraoperative period, in order to reduce bleeding and improve the visibility of the surgical field. Objective: To describe the physiological foundations, definitions, techniques and complications of controlled hypotension in spinal surgery. Methods: A literature review was carried out in scientific databases such as Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Pubmed/Medline, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Ebsco Host, ScienceDirect, OVID and the academic search engine Google Scholar, in June 2020. Conclusion: Controlled hypotension in spinal surgery has limited surgical benefits. However, there is no precise consensus on the hemodynamic thresholds and time limits required for its use, and it is associated with a high risk of potential complications as delirium, postoperative cognitive dysfunction, ischemic stroke, postoperative visual loss, acute kidney injury, myocardial injury, late postoperative neurological deficit and chronic neuropathic pain; therefore, its routine use during the intraoperative period is not recommended(AU)

Effectiveness and Safety of Dexmedetomidine for Controlled Hypotension during Functional Nasal Endoscopic Surgery：A Meta-analysis / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE：To systematically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of dexmedetomidine versus other controlled hypotension drugs for functional nasal endoscopic surgery ，and to provide evidence-based reference for clinic. METHODS ： Retrieved from PubMed ，EBSCO，Springer，Ovid，Cochrane library ，CJFD，VIP，Wanfang database ，relevant journals and references of the included literature were also searched manually. RCTs about the effectiveness and safety of dexmedetomidine （trial group）versus other controlled hypotension drugs （control group ）for functional nasal endoscopic surgery were collected. After data extraction of included literatures ，quality evaluation with modified Jada quality scoring method ，Meta-analysis was performed by using Rev Man 5.3 software. RERULTS ：A total of 8 RCTs involving 497 patients were included. Meta-analysis results showed that compared with control group ，the ratio patients of hypotensive drug supplement [OR ＝－0.37，95％CI（0.21，0.65），P＝0.000 6] and the bleeding volume [MD ＝－77.74，95％CI（－99.52，－55.96），P＜0.001] of trial groups were lower ；hemodynamics such as MAP during extubation [MD ＝－13.40，95％CI（－16.24，－10.56），P＜0.001] and heart rate during extubation [MD ＝－33.13， 95％CI（－33.40，－26.87），P＜0.001] was more stable during extubation ；quality score of Fromme surgical field was higher [MD ＝ －0.80，95％CI（－0.96，－0.65），P＜0.001]；while the incidence of chill [OR ＝0.37，95％CI（0.18，0.75），P＝0.006]，nausea and vomit [OR ＝0.28，95％CI（0.14，0.59），P＝0.008] were lower. CONCLUSIONS ：Dexmedetomidine has a certain advantage than routine drugs for controlled hypotension during nasal endoscopic surgery ，and with better safety.

Efficacy of minimal invasive cardiac output and ScVO₂ monitoring during controlled hypotension for double-jaw surgery

BACKGROUND: Controlled hypotension (CH) provides a better surgical environment and reduces operative time. However, there are some risks related to organ hypoperfusion. The EV1000/FloTrac system can provide continuous cardiac output monitoring without the insertion of pulmonary arterial catheter. The present study investigated the efficacy of this device in double jaw surgery under CH.METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients who underwent double jaw surgery between 2010 and 2015. Patients were administered conventional general anesthesia with desflurane; CH was performed with remifentanil infusion and monitored with an invasive radial arterial pressure monitor or the EV1000/FloTrac system. We allocated the patients into two groups, namely an A-line group and an EV1000 group, according to the monitoring methods used, and the study variables were compared.RESULTS: Eighty-five patients were reviewed. The A-line group reported a higher number of failed CH (P = 0.005). A significant correlation was found between preoperative hemoglobin and intraoperative packed red blood cell transfusion (r = 0.525; P < 0.001). In the EV1000 group, the mean arterial pressure (MAP) was significantly lower 2 h after CH (P = 0.014), and the cardiac index significantly decreased 1 h after CH (P = 0.001) and 2 h after CH (P = 0.007). Moreover, venous oxygen saturation (ScVO2) decreased significantly at both 1 h (P = 0.002) and 2 h after CH (P = 0.029); however, these values were within normal limits.CONCLUSION: The EV1000 group reported a lower failure rate of CH than the A-line group. However, EV1000/FloTrac monitoring did not present with any specific advantage over the conventional arterial line monitoring when CH was performed with the same protocol and same mean blood pressure. Preoperative anemia treatment will be helpful to decrease intraoperative transfusion. Furthermore, ScVO2 monitoring did not present with sufficient benefits over the risk and cost.

Esmolol and Dexmedetomidine for Controlled Hypotension in Middle Ear Surgeries – A Prospective, Open-Labeled, Single-Center Study

Backgroundand Aims: Controlled hypotension has been used to reduce bleeding, the need for blood transfusions and provide a satisfactory bloodless surgical field. Esmolol, a short-acting cardioselective beta-blocker and dexmedetomidine, a central ?-2 adrenergic agonist both cause controlled hypotension. The aim was to study the effect of dexmedetomidine and compare it to esmolol for controlled hypotension, surgical field, dose requirement of induction agent, requirement of inhalational agent, and muscle relaxant in middle ear surgeries. Method: This study is a prospective, open-labeled, and single-center study. 100 patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical Status I and IIscheduled for middle ear surgeries lasting for 2–3 hunder general anesthesiawere included. Patients were divided into two groups of 50 each by computer-generated random numbers.Group E (n=50) patients esmolol infusion and Group D patients received dexmedetomidine infusion. Results:The two groups were comparable in terms ofhemodynamic parameters and surgical field assessment. The thiopentone dose requirement was 494 ± 12.93 mginGroup E and 354.50 ± 17.26 mg in Group D (P-0.022). The mean isoflurane concentration used in GroupsE andD was 45.30 ± 5.85 mland 13.79 ± 4.51 ml, respectively (P-0.002).The requirement of vecuronium was 11.19 ± 0.71mg in Group E and 4.58 ± 0.46 mg in Group D (P-0.009). Conclusion: The drugs provide controlled hypotension, good surgical field and reduce pressor response equally. In addition, dexmedetomidine reduces the dose requirement of induction agent, inhalational agent, and skeletal muscle relaxant.

Application of controlled hypotension for subcarinal lymph node dissection in patients with lung cancer undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A case control study / 中国胸心血管外科临床杂志

@#Objective    To evaluate the feasibility and clinical effect of controlled hypotension in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for subcarinal lymph node dissection in patients with lung cancer. Methods    We analyzed the clinical data of 53 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients undergoing VATS with controlled systolic blood pressure while dissecting the subcarinal lymph node from September to October 2016 in our department (a treatment group, including 31 males and 22 females with an average age of 53.20±8.80 years ranging 43-68 years). We selected 112 NSCLC patients undergoing VATS without controlled systolic blood pressure while dissecting the subcarinal lymph node from January to August 2016 in our department (a contol group, including 67 males and 45 females with an average age of 54.32±7.81 years ranging 39-73 years). The clinical data of both groups were compared. Results    The operation time and blood loss of the treatment group were less than those of the control group (177.6±39.4 min vs. 194.3±47.8 min, 317.9±33.6 ml vs. 331.2±38.7 ml, P<0.05). The duration of subcarinal lymph node dissection and total duration of lymph node dissection of the treatment group were also less than those of the control group (10.5±4.3 min vs. 13.6±5.2 min, 37.7±7.5 min vs. 48.7±6.4 min, P<0.001). The thoracic drainage at postoperative days 1, 2, 3 and total drainage volume, duration of tube placement and hospital stay of the treatment group were less than those of the control group (P<0.05). Whereas the postoperative complications of the two groups did not differ significantly (P>0.05). Conclusion    Controlled hypotension reduces the difficulty of dissecting subcarinal lymph nodes and the risk of bleeding, and produces less  drainage volume, which is safe and effective.

Role of acute hypervolemic hemodilution with controlled hypotension and autologous blood transfusion on spinal surgery / 西安交通大学学报(医学版)

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of acute hypervolemic hemodilution (AHH) in combination with controlled hypotension (CH)and autologous blood transfusion (ABT)on spinal surgery. Methods For this study,we enrolled 50 patients undergoing spinal surgery and randomly divided them into two groups.The experimental group received AHH in combination with CH and ABT,while the control group received none of the above treatments.We compared the parameters such as hemodynamics,blood routine and coagulation, the amount of intraoperative bleeding,autologous and allogeneic blood transfusion volume,and regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2)between the two groups.Results In the experimental group CVP increased,while invasive artery blood pressure, HCT, Hb, PLT and the amount of allogeneic blood transfusion decreased significantly compared with those of the control group (P＜0.05).As for the mean intraoperative blood loss, APTT,PT,TT,FIB and rSO2,there were no significant differences between the two groups (P＞0.05). Conclusion AHH in combination with CH and ABT can reduce the amount of allogeneic blood transfusion and has no adverse effect on hemodynamics,blood coagulation or cerebral oxygenation in spinal surgery patients.It is a safe and effective blood protection procedure during spinal surgery.

The effects of nicardipine induced controlled hypotension in patients underwent orthognathic surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective:To evaluate the clinical effects of nicardipine for induced controlled hypotension in patients underwent orthognathic surgery.Methods:The related trails were searched from English and Chinese literature databases.The quality of the RCTs was evaluated by 2 indepandent reviewers.The data were statistical analyzed using the Rev Man 5.3.3 software.Results:5 RCTs with 248 patients were included.Meta-analysis and descriptive analysis indicated that blood loss of nicardipine group was more than that of remifentanil group [WMD =43.85,95％ CI(20.52,67.18)].There was no significant difference in blood loss between nicardipine group and dexmedetomidine group and nitroglycerin group.There was no significant difference in transfusion between nicardipine group and the control group.Nicardipine increased the heart rate during controlled hypotension and caused QT prolongation (P ＜ 0.001).Nicardipine had no adverse effects on cerebral oxygen saturation and neurophysiological function.Urinary N-acetyl-1-b-D-glucosaminidase was lower in nicardipine group than that in remifentanil group (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion:Nicaridpine is effective in the induced controlled hypotension during orthognathic surgery,with potential renal protective effect.However,it is not better than the remifentanil on reducing the blood loss.Nicardipine can increase the heart rate and prolong the QT interval during the controlled hypotension.

Effect of acute normovolemic hemodilution combined with controlled hypotension on extravascular lung water and oxygenation in elderly orthopaedic surgery patients / 临床麻醉学杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) combined with controlled hypotension (CH) on the extravascular lung water (EVLW) and oxygenation in elderly orthopaedic surgery patients.Methods Forty-five elderly orthopaedics surgery patients,23 males,22 females,aged 65-75 years old,ASA grade Ⅰ or Ⅱ,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n=15 each).Group A,served as control,received regular routine transfusion and intraoperative crystalloid fluids and colloidal liquid to add volume.Group B,namely ANH group,received normovolemic hemodilution till Hct reaching 30% after induction of anesthesia.Group C,ANH combined with CH group,received ANH with Hct reaching 30% after induction of anesthesia,and the patients were continuously pumped nitroglycerin combined with esmolol for controlled hypotension.The target mean arterial pressure controlled and cut by 30% below the basic value.We collected arterial blood for blood gas analysis at 5 points: before before induction of anesthesia (T1),immediately after ANH (T2),30 min after ANH (T3),30 min after CH (T4),immediately after surgery (T5).Meanwhile the MAP,HR,PaO2,SpO2,Hct,HCO3-,pH,cardiac index (CI),stroke volume variation (SVV),stroke volume index (SVI),extravascular lung water index (EVLWI) and intrathoracic blood volume index (ITBVI) were recorded.Blood loss,urine output after surgery and the operation time were also recorded.Results The volumes of autoblood removed had no significant difference between group B and group C,and no autoblood was removed in group A.The volume of blood loss in group C was significantly less than that in group A and group B (P<0.05).Six cases in group A,one case in group B and none in group C needed homologous allogeneic blood transfusion.Compared with T1,MAP,HR,CI,SVI and Hct were significantly decreased at T2-T5 (P<0.05),but all those are stable in the normal range.Compared with T1,SVV was significantly decreased at T2-T4 (P<0.05).Compared with T1,ITBVI,PaO2 and SpO2 were increased at T2-T5 (P<0.05),but all those are stable in the normal range.CI and SVI at T2 in group A was significantly lower than that in group B and C.Compared with group A and B,MAP at T4 in group C were significantly decreased and SVV at T4 in group C were significantly increased(P<0.05).Urine output,the operation time,EVLWI,HCO3-and pH in three groups had no significant difference.Conclusion Acute normovolemic hemodilution combined with controlled hypotension has an effect of saving blood in elderly patients,without any influence on the extravascular lung water and oxygenation,which can be used safely in elderly patients which they are monitored.

Effects of nitroglycerin and sodium nitroprusside plus esmolol for controlled hypotension on the blood ;flow of the vertebral vein in rabbits / 临床麻醉学杂志

Objective To explore the effect of different controlled hypotension method on the blood flow of the vertebral vein by measuring of blood flow of vertebral vein in rabbits. Methods Eighteen New Zealand rabbits,weighing 2-3 kg,were rando mly divided into three groups (n =6 each).Group S maintained MAP (90±5)mm Hg,group GTN reduced MAP to the base value of (70±10)% by using nitroglycerin 0.5 μg·kg-1 ·min-1 and esmolol 2.5 μg·kg-1 ·min-1 (ni-troglycerin∶esmolol= 1∶5 ),group SNP reduced MAP to the base value of (70 ± 10 )% by using sodium nitroprusside 0.5 μg·kg-1 ·min-1 and esmolol 2.5 μg·kg-1 ·min-1 (sodium nitroprusside∶es-molol=1∶5).The controlled hypotension model was established after intravenous general anesthesia. The blood flow of vertebral vein in rabbits were measured by ultrasonic measurement system (Terason 2 000 system ) before controlled hypotension and 1 hour after controlled hypotension. Results The MAP before controlled hypotension in group S (89.0 ± 5.2 )mm Hg,group GTN (91.5± 9.6 )mm Hg,group SNP (92.0 ± 5.7 )mm Hg had no significant difference.The blood pressure before and after the experiment had no significantly difference in group S.The blood pressure after controlled hypotension had no significant difference in group GTN and group SNP,but lower than that before controlled hypotension (P <0.05).Compared with group S,the blood flow of verte-bral vein in group GTN and group SNP were significantly reduced (P < 0.05 ).The blood flow in group GTN was significantly reduced compared with that in group SNP (P <0.05 ).Conclusion In the experiment,the combination of nitroglycerin and esmolol can better reduce blood flow of vertebral vein than that of nitroprusside and esmolol,that it is suitable for the control of hypotension in spinal surgery.

Effects of Remifentanil-induced Controlled Hypotension on Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction and Se-rum S100βProtein in Elderly Patients Underwent Spinal Surgery and Relationship Analysis / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To observe the effects of remifentanil-induced controlled hypotension (CH) on postoperative cogni-tive dysfunction (POCD) and serum S100β protein in elderly patients underwent spinal surgery,and to investigate their relation-ship. METHODS:Sixty elderly patients undergoing selective laminectomy decompression internal fixation of lumbar or thoracic fractures under general anesthesia were selected prospectively from orthopedics department of our hospital during Jan. 2014-Dec. 2015,and then divided into CH group and non-CH group in accordance with random number table,with 30 cases in each group. Both groups received general anesthesia of injection and inhalation via endotracheal intubation. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) of CH group were reduced to 70%-80%of the basic values by adjusting remifentanil infusion rate;those of non-CH group were main-tained at basic level. Surgery duration,anesthesia duration,intraoperative blood loss,the incidence of POCD and serum concentra-tion of S100β protein were observed in 2 groups. The relationship of serum concentration of S100β protein with POCD was ana-lyzed,and the occurrence of ADR was recorded. RESULTS:The intraoperative blood loss of CH group was significantly less than that of non-CH group,with statistical significance (P0.05). The incidence of POCD and serum concentration of S100β protein in CH group were significantly higher than in non-CH group on the 2nd and 3rd day after surgery,with statistical significance(P<0.05). The serum concentration of S100β protein may be related to the incidence of POCD (r=0.992 7,P=0.001 3). CONCLU-SIONS:Remifentanil CH used in elderly patients underwent spinal surgery can reduce intraoperative blood loss,but increase the se-rum concentration of S100βprotein and the incidence of POCD at early stage.

Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Emergence Agitation in Children Undergoing Cochlear Implantation / 中国医科大学学报

Objective To study the effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on emergence agitation in children undergoing cochlear implantation.Methods Sixty patients (age range,1-4 years) scheduled to undergo pediatric cochlear implantation were enrolled and randomized into the TEAS group (group T,n =30) that received continuous TEAS and the control group (group C,n =30) that did not receive TEAS.Anesthesia time,operation time,change in blood flow dynamics during the perioperative period,extubation time,and PACU stay time were recorded.The incidence of emergence agitation and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) was monitored.Results No significant intergroup differences were observed in age,sex,weight,operation time,and PACU stay time (P ＞ 0.05).The MAP and HR in group T were lower than those in group C at different time points such as 30 min after the start of surgery,the end of the surgery,the extubation and 5 min after extubation,and the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).The FPS-R,FLACC,and PAED scores in group T were lower than those in group C at different time points within 30 min after exmbation (including the time of extubation),and the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).Extubation time,anesthesia time,and incidence of PONV were lower in group T than in group C,and the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion TEAS combined with general anesthesia significantly reduces the incidence of emergence agitation in children undergoing surgery for congenital hearing loss;it also helps control hypotension,reheve dramatic hemodynamic changes during the waking period,and reduce the incidence of PONV.

A comparative study of dexmedetomidine and nicardipine in the induction of controlled hypotension in the patients during orthognathic surgery / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective:To compare the effects of dexmedetomidine and nicardipine in the induction of controlled hypotension in the pa-tients during orthognathic surgery.Methods:60 patients were randomly divided into 2 groups(n =30).The patients in group D were intravenously pumped with 1 μg/kg dexmedetomidine for 10 min followed by 0.2 ~0.7 μg/(kg·h).Those in group N were pumped with nicardipine for an initial dose of 0.75 μg/(kg·min)followed by 0.2 ~0.5 μg/(kg·min).HR,MAP were recorded before in-duction (T0 ),start of hypotension(T1 ),10 min(T2 ),20 min (T3 ),30 min(T4 )and 60 min(T5 )after hypotension,10 min(T6 ), 30 min(T7 )after stop of hypotension,and at the end of surgery(T8 ).The remifentanil dosage was recorded.Riker sedation-agitation score (RSAS)before extubation and Ramsay score 5 min after extubation were observed.Results:Comparing with T0 ,MAP at T2 -T7 in the 2 groups were significantly decreased(P <0.05).The intraoperative remifentanil consumption in group D was significantly lower than that in group N (P <0.05).The Ramsay score in group D was significantly higher than that in group N(P <0.05).The RSAS in group D was significantly lower than that in group N(P <0.05).Conclusion:Both dexmedetomidine and nicardipine are safe for con-trolled hypotension in providing ideal surgical field during orthognathic surgery.Dexmedetomidine can produce more stable hemdynamic indexes and offer more advantage in postoperative sedation.

The effects of controlled hypotension combined with tranexamic acid on peri-operative blood loss and ;coagulation function in patients undergoing brain tumor surgery / 实用医学杂志

Objective To investigate the effects of controlled hypotension (CH) combined with tranexamic acid (TA) on peri-operative blood loss and coagulation function in patients undergoing brain tumor surgery. Methods Forty patients undergoing brain tumor surgery were randomly allocated into group A and group B with 20 patients in each group. Patients in group A received CH alone, while patients in group B received CH combined with TA. Coagulation factors and d-dimer levels were measured 24 hours before and after surgery. Amount of blood loss, intravenous fluid transfused, urine output and postoperative drainage were recorded. Results D-dimer levels of 24 hours after surgery increased compared with that of 24 hours before surgery. In group B, the d-dimer level increased more than that of group A (P < 0.05). No significant difference was found in coagulation factor levels between group A and group B. Amount of blood loss, intravenous fluid transfused and postoperative drainage flows of patients in group B were lower than that in group A (P < 0.05). There were no significant changes in urine output and fluid infusion volume between two groups. Conclusion CH compared with TA can reduce perioperative blood loss in patients undergoing brain tumor surgery , with no obvious coagulant function abnormality. Collectively, it should be a safe and reliable method for clinical application.

Comparison between magnesium sulfate and dexmedetomidine in controlled hypotension during functional endoscopic sinus surgery / Comparação entre dexmedetomidina e sulfato de magnésio em hipotensão controlada durante cirurgia funcional endoscópica dos seios paranasais / Comparación entre el sulfato de magnesio y la dexmedetomidina en hipotensión controlada durante cirugía funcional endoscópica de los senos paranasales

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: It is crucial to decrease bleeding during functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Our primary goal was to investigate the effects of magnesium sulfate and dexmedetomidine used for controlled hypotension on the visibility of the surgical site. METHODS: 60 patients aged between 18 and 65 years were enrolled. In the magnesium sulfate group (Group M), patients were administered 40 mg/kg magnesium sulfate in 100 mL saline solution over 10 min as the intravenous loading dose 10 min before induction, with a subsequent 10-15 µg/kg/h infusion during surgery. In the dexmedetomidine group (Group D), patients were administered 1 µg/kg dexmedetomidine in 100 mL saline solution as the loading dose 10 min before surgery and 0.5-1 µg/kg/h dexmedetomidine during surgery. Deliberate hypotension was defined as a mean arterial pressure of 60-70 mmHg. RESULTS: Bleeding score was significantly decreased in Group D (p = 0.002). Mean arterial pressure values were significantly decreased in Group D compared to that in Group M, except for the initial stage, after induction and 5 min after intubation (p < 0.05). The number of patients who required nitroglycerine was significantly lower in Group D (p = 0.01) and surgeon satisfaction was significantly increased in the same group (p = 0.001). Aldrete recovery score ≥9 duration was significantly shorter in Group D (p = 0.001). There was no difference between the two groups in terms of recovery room verbal numerical rating scale. CONCLUSIONS: Dexmedetomidine can provide more effective controlled hypotension and thus contribute to improved visibility of the surgical site. .

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Diminuir o sangramento durante a cirurgia funcional endoscópica dos seios paranasais é essencial. Nosso objetivo primário foi investigar os efeitos de dexmedetomidina e sulfato de magnésio, usados para o controle da hipotensão, sobre a visibilidade do sítio cirúrgico. MÉTODOS: Foram incluídos no estudo 60 pacientes entre 18 e 65 anos. No grupo sulfato de magnésio (Grupo M), receberam 40 mg de sulfato de magnésio em 100 mL kg-1 de solução salina durante 10 minutos como dose de carga intravenosa 10 minutos antes da indução e infusão subsequente de 10-15 µg kg-1 h-1 durante a cirurgia. No grupo dexmedetomidina (Grupo D), receberam 1 µg kg-1 de dexmedetomidina em 100 mL de solução salina durante 10 minutos como dose de carga 10 minutos antes da cirurgia e 0,5-1 µg kg-1 h-1 de dexmedetomidina durante a cirurgia. Hipotensão controlada foi definida como pressão arterial média de 60-70 mmHg. RESULTADOS: O volume de sangramento diminuiu significativamente no grupo D (p = 0,002). Os valores da pressão arterial média foram significativamente menores no Grupo D, em comparação com o Grupo M, exceto no estágio inicial, pós-indução e cinco minutos pós-intubação (p < 0,05). No Grupo D, o número de pacientes que necessitou de nitroglicerina foi significativamente menor (p = 0,01) e o grau de satisfação do cirurgião foi significativamente maior (p = 0,001). O tempo de recuperação para atingir o escore de Aldrete ≥ 9 foi significativamente menor no grupo D (p = 0,001). Não houve diferença entre os dois grupos em relação aos escores da escala numérica de classificação verbal na sala de recuperação. CONCLUSÕES: Dexmedetomidina pode proporcionar um controle mais eficaz da hipotensão e contribuir, assim, para uma melhor visibilidade do sítio cirúrgico. .

JUSTIFICACIÓN Y OBJETIVOS: Disminuir el sangrado durante la cirugía funcional endoscópica de los senos paranasales es esencial. Nuestro objetivo primario fue investigar los efectos de la dexmedetomidina y del sulfato de magnesio, usados para el control de la hipotensión, sobre la visibilidad del campo quirúrgico. MÉTODOS: Fueron incluidos en el estudio 60 pacientes entre 18 y 65 años. En el grupo sulfato de magnesio (grupo M), recibieron 40 mg de sulfato de magnesio en 100 mL/kg-1 de solución salina durante 10 min como dosis de carga intravenosa 10 min antes de la inducción e infusión subsecuente de 10-15 µg/kg-1/h-1 durante la cirugía. En el grupo dexmedetomidina (grupo D), recibieron 1 µg/kg-1 de dexmedetomidina en 100 mL de solución salina durante 10 min como dosis de carga 10 min antes de la cirugía y 0,5-1 µg/kg-1/h-1 de dexmedetomidina durante la cirugía. La hipotensión controlada se definió como presión arterial media de 60-70 mmHg. RESULTADOS: El volumen de sangrado disminuyó significativamente en el grupo D (p = 0,002). Los valores de la presión arterial media fueron significativamente menores en el grupo D en comparación con el grupo M, excepto en el estadio inicial, postinducción y 5 min postintubación (p < 0,05). En el grupo D, el número de pacientes que necesitó nitroglicerina fue significativamente menor (p = 0,01) y el grado de satisfacción del cirujano fue significativamente mayor (p = 0,001). El tiempo de recuperación para alcanzar la puntuación de Aldrete ≥ 9 fue significativamente menor en el grupo D (p = 0,001). No hubo diferencia entre los 2 grupos con relación a las puntuaciones de la escala numérica de clasificación verbal en la sala de recuperación. CONCLUSIONES: La dexmedetomidina puede proporcionar un control más eficaz de la hipotensión y contribuir así a una mejor visibilidad del campo quirúrgico. .

Prospective randomized controlled study between gastrodin and remifentanil for controlled hypotension in endoscopic sinus surgery / 中国生化药物杂志

Objective To compare the changes in postoperative pain, complications and clinical effect between gastrodin and remifentanil for controlled hypotension in endoscopic sinus surgery.Methods Eighty patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery were enrolled in the study.Patients were randomized into two groups of 40 to receive gastrodin (Group G) or remifentanil (Group R) infusion.Two groups were administered with propofol of 2 mg/kg to induce anaesthesia, which was maintained using sevoflurane.Group R received a continuous infusion of remifentanil titrated between 3 and 4 ng/mL using target-controlled infusion, whereas Group G received an i.v.gastrodin bolus of 2 mg/kg followed by a 20 mg/kg continuous infusion to maintain a mean arterial pressure ( MAP) between 60 and 70 mmHg.Haemodynamic variables, surgical conditions, postoperative pain, and adverse effects, such as postoperative nausea and vomiting ( PONV) and shivering were recorded.Results Controlled hypotension was well maintained in both groups.MAP and heart rate were higher in Group R than Group G after operation(P<0.05).Surgical conditions scores were not different between two groups.Postoperative pain scores were significantly lower in Group G than Group R (P<0.05).Shivering and the use of antiemetic and analgesic drugs were also less frequent in Group G than Group R (P<0.05).Conclusions Both gastrodin and remifentanil when combined with sevoflurane provides adequate controlled hypotension and proper surgical conditions for endoscopic sinus surgery.However, patient administered gastrodin has a more favourable postoperative course with better analgesia and less shivering and PONV.

Evaluation of Oral Clonidine Premedication on Intraoperative Blood Loss and Bleeding Severity Score in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery – A Prospective Placebo Controlled Study.

Background: Bleeding during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) remains a challenge for both surgeons and anaesthesiologists despite several modalities available for improving the surgical field. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of oral clonidine premedication on blood loss and the quality of the surgical field in FESS. Methods: This prospective placebo controlled trial was performed on 120 patients (ASA I, ASA II). Patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic sinusitis and nasal polyposis were randomly allocated to receive either oral clonidine 0.005mg/kg or identical-looking placebo tablets 90 min before arrival at the operating room. During general anaesthesia, the hemodynamic endpoint of the anaesthetic management was maintenance of hypotension (Mean Arterial Presure) at ≤ 65 mmHg for producing a bloodless surgical field. The control of MAP was attained with inspired concentration increments of halothane up to maximum of 1.5 vol % as needed. Intraoperative bleeding was assessed on a six – point scale from 0 (= no bleeding) to 5 (= severe bleeding). Data were compared with chisquare test, fisher's exact test and Student t-test. Results: There was less bleeding volume in the clonidine group (mean±SD) than in the placebo group (140.7±65.4 Vs 199.2±104.4, P<0.05). Frequency of bleeding severity scores 3 and 4 (troublesome with repeated suction) were lower in the clonidine group than in the placebo group (13.3 Vs 33.3%, P< 0.05). ). Accordingly, the surgeon was more satisfied with the surgical field in the clonidine group than with that in the placebo group. Conclusion: In conclusion, premedication with oral clonidine can effectively reduce bleeding during endoscopic sinus surgery.

Effects of controlled hypotension with sevoflurane on hymodynamics and cerebral metabolic rate of oxy-gen in neurosurgery / 临床麻醉学杂志

Objective To study the effects of controlled hypotension with sevoflurane on hymo-dynamics and cerebral metabolic rate of oxygen in neurosurgery.Methods Thirty-seven ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱpatients undergoing elective intracranial surgery were enrolled.The patients were treated with general anesthesia and assigned to two experimental groups,sevoflurane group (group S,n=20)and sodium nitroprusside group (group N,n=1 7).HR,BP,SpO2 and ECG were continuously monitored during operation.Blood samples were taken from radial artery and internal jugular bulb to determine cerebral arteriovenous oxygen differences (Da-jvO2 ) and cerebral metabolic rate of oxygen (CMRO2 ). Results The HR in group S were decreased during hypotension,5 min,10 min,20 min,and 30 min compared with group N (P <0.05).Da-jvO2 and CMRO2 both in two groups were decreased during hypotension(P < 0.05 ),but there was no difference between the two groups.RPP was lower in group S than in group N during hypotension.Conclusion Controlled hypotension with sevoflurane does not increase HR and improves cerebral blood flow-metabolism coupling.