¿Anestesia halogenada o anestesia total endovenosa en neurocirugía? / Volatile or total intravenous anesthesia for neurosurgery?

Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) with propofol/remifentanil appears in the literatura as a good option for neurosurgical patients who have increased intracranial pressure (ICP),risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), need for neuromonitoring, and in those with impaired brain self-regulation. On the other hand, in patients with normal neurological status, normal ICP, a technique with volatile (halogenated) agents plus an opiiid can be used. This review describes two anesthetic techniques available for use in neurosurgery, highlighting the neurophysiological changes, advantages and disadvantages of each technique. MATERIAL AND METHOD: PubMed search engine was used for bibliographic search. DISCUSSION: The search for an ideal anesthetic in neurosurgery is still a matter of debate. There are numerous investigations aimed at finding an optimal agent that ensure the coupling between cerebral flow (CBF) and metabolism, keeping self-regulation intact without increasing the CBF and intracerebral pressure (ICP). CONCLUSIONS: Both anesthetic techniques, TIVA and volatile agents (halogenated), can be used in neurosurgical procedures and should provide neuroprotection, brain relaxation and a rapid awakening.

La anestesia total endovenosa (TIVA) con propofol/remifentanilo aparece en la literatura como una buena opción para pacientes neuroquirúrgicos que tienen aumento de la presión intracraneana (PIC), riesgo de náuseas y vómitos posoperatorios (NVPO), necesidad de neuromonitoreo, y en aquellos con alteración de la autorregulación cerebral. Por otra parte, en pacientes con estado neurológico normal, PIC normal puede usarse una técnica con agentes volátiles (halogenados) más un opioide. Esta revisión describe dos técnicas anestésicas disponibles para su uso en neurocirugía, destaca los cambios neurofisiológicos, ventajas y desventajas de cada técnica. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Para búsqueda bibliográfica se usó buscador PubMed. DISCUSIÓN: La búsqueda de un anestésico ideal en neurocirugía sigue siendo tema de debate. Existen numerosas investigaciones destinadas a buscar un agente óptimo que asegure el acoplamiento entre flujo sanguíneo cerebral (FSC) y metabolismo, manteniendo la autorregulación intacta sin aumentar el FSC y presión intracerebral (PIC). CONCLUSIONES: Ambas técnicas anestésicas, TIVA y agentes volátiles (halogenados), pueden ser usadas en procedimientos neuroquirúrgicos y deben brindar neuroprotección, relajación cerebral y un despertar rápido.

Comparison of post-operative nausea and vomiting with intravenous versus inhalational anesthesia in laparotomic abdominal surgery: a randomized clinical trial / Comparação entre anestesia intravenosa e inalatória na náusea e vômito pós-operatórios em laparotomia: estudo clínico randomizado

Abstract Background: Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) is a multifactorial surgical complication with an unclear underlying cause. Anesthetic methods, patients' characteristics and the type of surgery are considered as factors affecting PONV. This study was designed to compare the effect of inhalational and intravenous anesthesia in abdominal surgery on the incidence and severity of PONV. Methods: A single-blinded prospective randomized clinical trial on 105 patients aged 18 − 65 years was carried out. Patients were divided into two groups of Total Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA) and inhalational anesthesia. The incidence and the severity of PONV were examined at 0, 2, 6, 12 and 24 hours after the surgery. The use of a rescue antiemetic was also evaluated. Results: 50.9% of the patients in the inhalation group and 17.3% of the patients in the intravenous group developed PONV (p < 0.001). The incidence of vomiting was reported in 11.3% of the inhalational group and 3.8% of the TIVA group (p = 0.15). 24.5% of patients in the inhalation group and 9.6% of patients in the intravenous group needed an antiemetic medication (p = 0.043). Conclusion: The incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting and the need for administration of an antiemetic rescue drug and the severity of nausea in patients were significantly lower in the TIVA group.

Resumo Justificativa: Náusea e Vômito no Pós-Operatório (NVPO) é uma complicação multifatorial com etiologia não esclarecida. A técnica anestésica, as características dos pacientes e o tipo de cirurgia são considerados fatores que afetam a NVPO. O presente estudo foi desenhado para comparar o efeito da anestesia inalatória com anestesia intravenosa na incidência e gravidade de NVPO na cirurgia abdominal. Método: Foi realizado estudo clínico mono-cego prospectivo randomizado com 105 pacientes com idades de 18 − 65 anos. Os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos, Anestesia Total Intravenosa (TIVA) e anestesia inalatória. A incidência e gravidade de NVPO foram avaliadas em cinco momentos: 0, 2, 6, 12 e 24 horas pós-cirurgia. O uso de antiemético de resgate também foi avaliado. Resultados: NVPO ocorreu em 50,9% dos pacientes no grupo inalatória e 17,3% dos pacientes no grupo TIVA (p< 0,001). A incidência de vômitos relatados foi 11,3% no grupo Inalatória e 3,8% no grupo TIVA (p = 0,15). Necessitaram de medicação antiemética 24,5% dos pacientes no grupo Inalatória e 9,6% dos pacientes no grupo TIVA (p = 0.043). Conclusão: A incidência de náusea e vômito no pós-operatório, a necessidade de administração de droga antiemética de resgate e a gravidade da náusea foram significantemente mais baixas no grupo TIVA.

Sangrado intraoperatorio de amigdalectomía en población pediátrica. Influencia de factores quirúrgicos y anestésicos / Intraoperative bleeding of tonsillectomy in pediatric patients. Effects of surgical and anesthesia technique

INTRODUCTION: Tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy is one of the most frequent surgeries in the pediatric population. It has become predomi- nantly an outpatient procedure. Therefore, it is of utmost importance identi- fying the factors that influence the intraoperative bleeding to prevent posto- perative complications and rehospitalization. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An observational cross-sectional study was carried out. Patients between 1 and 14 years old that underwent to tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy since November 2015 to May 2017 were included. 709 cases were evaluated. Intraoperative bleeding was assessed by the volumetric method. A multivariate analysis was performed using a generalized linear regression model. RESULTS: The average intraoperative bleeding was estimated in 1.9 ml/kg (95% CI: 1.7 -2.05). The use of propofol (30% increase in bleeding) and surgical time (2% increase for every minute) were risk factors. The use of electrocautery was as- sociated with a 50% decrease in bleeding in comparison with conventional dis- section (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION: The use of propofol and a prolonged surgical time were risk factors for intraoperative bleeding. The use of electrosurgery was a protective factor.

INTRODUCCIÓN: La amigdalectomía con o sin adenoidectomía, es una de las cirugías más frecuente en población pediátrica. Desde hace varios años se ha vuelto una intervención predominantemente ambulatoria, por lo que lograr identificar los factores que influyen en el sangrado intraoperatorio es de suma importancia para prevenir complicaciones postoperatorias y reshospitalización. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Se realizó un estudio observacional de corte-transversal. Se incluyó a pacientes entre 1 y 14 años sometidos a amigdalectomía con o sin adenoidectomía entre noviembre de 2015 y mayo de 2017, obteniendo un total de 709 casos evaluados. Se determinó el sangrado intraoperatorio de forma volumétrica. Posteriormente, se realizó un análisis multivariado con un modelo de regresión lineal generalizado. RESULTADOS: Se cuantificó el sangrado intraoperatorio promedio en 1,9 ml/kg (IC 95%; 1,7-2,05). El uso de propofol (aumento del 30% del sangrado) y tiempo quirúrgico (2% por cada incremento de un minuto) fueron factores de riesgo. Mientras que el uso de electro bisturí se asoció con una disminución del 50% en relación al no uso (p = 0,001). CONCLUSIONES: Fueron factores de riesgo para sangrado intraoperatorio el uso de propofol y un tiempo quirúrgico prolongado. El uso de electrobisturí constituyó un factor protector.

Factores de riesgo de complicaciones respiratorias en cirugía oncológica de mama con anestesia total intravenosa / Risk factors of respiratory complications in breast cancer surgery with total intravenous anesthesia

A prospective longitudinal cohort study was performed in patients with breast cancer operated surgically with the use of total intravenous anesthesia in the provincial hospital Carlos Manuel de Céspedes de Bayamo, from the Cauto region during the period from January 1 from 2014 to December 31, 2016, with the aim of identifying the risk factors hypothetically related to the appearance of respiratory complications. It was established that the exposed cohort was constituted by 79 patients who developed complications during the study period and met the inclusion criteria. The diagnosis of respiratory complications was made during the entire surgical procedure and finished. The magnitude of the associations was estimated by calculating the relative risks (RR) of complications. The age of the patient equal to or greater than 65 years, and smoking were the surgical risk factors depending on the patient related to the onset of respiratory complications in breast cancer surgery with total intravenous anesthesia, not alcoholism. Anemia, obesity, low weight and recent respiratory tract infection were surgical risk factors dependent on associated diseases related to the appearance of respiratory complications. The ASA III-IV classification and the surgical time of more than three hours were surgical risk factors related to surgery related to the appearance of respiratory complications.

Se realizó un estudio longitudinal prospectivo de cohorte en pacientes con cáncer de mama intervenidos quirúrgicamente con el empleo de anestesia total intravenosa en el hospital provincial "Carlos Manuel de Céspedes de Bayamo, procedentes de la región del Cauto durante el período comprendido desde el 1ro de enero de 2014 hasta 31 de diciembre de 2016, con el objetivo de identificar los factores de riesgo hipotéticamente relacionados con la aparición de complicaciones respiratorias. Se estableció que la cohorte expuesta estuvo constituida por 79 pacientes que desarrollaron complicaciones en el período de estudio y cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. La evaluación del diagnóstico de complicaciones respiratorias se realizó durante todo el procedimiento quirúrgico y terminado éste. La magnitud de las asociaciones se estimó mediante el cálculo de los riesgos relativos (RR) de complicaciones. La edad de la paciente igual o superior a 65 años, y el tabaquismo fueron los factores de riesgo quirúrgico en función del enfermo relacionados con la aparición de complicaciones respiratorias en cirugía oncológica de mama con anestesia total intravenosa, no así el alcoholismo. La anemia, la obesidad, bajo peso y la infección reciente del tracto respiratorio fueron los factores de riesgo quirúrgico dependiente de enfermedades asociadas relacionados con la aparición de complicaciones respiratorias. La clasificación ASA III-IV y un tiempo quirúrgico superior a tres horas se constituyeron en los factores de riesgo quirúrgico en función de la cirugía relacionados con la aparición de complicaciones respiratorias.

Incidencia de reacciones adversas en sedación con midazolam endovenoso o intramuscular en niños y jóvenes en situación de discapacidad: experiencia de dos años / Incidence of side effects during i.v. or i.m. midazolam sedation in children and young people with disabilities: two-year experience

Introducción: Los pacientes no cooperadores con trastorno neuromotor generan dificultad para realizar tratamientos dentales y exámenes diagnósticos. En el Instituto Teletón de Santiago estos procedimientos se realizan bajo sedación, por profesional no anestesiólogo. Se administra midazolam para sedación leve o moderada (nivel II a IV, escala de Ramsay), guiada por un protocolo específico. Las reacciones adversas al medicamento en pacientes con discapacidad neuromotora es-tán escasamente documentadas en los últimos 10 años en la literatura. Objetivo: Determinar la incidencia de reacciones ad-versas a la administración de midazolam endovenoso o intramuscular en pacientes con trastorno neuromotor, no cooperado-res que requieren sedación para recibir tratamientos dentales y otros procedimientos como potencial evocado visual (PEV), potencial evocado auditivo (BERA) y toma de moldes para órtesis de tronco y extremidades. Material y Método: Estudio de vigilancia farmacológica, basado en 389 registros de sedación de la Unidad de Enfermería del Instituto Teletón de Santiago, en los años 2014 y 2015. Se consignaron las variables: vía de administración, tipo de procedimiento, presencia de reacción adversa, tipo de reacción adversa. Resultados: De los 389 procedimientos de sedación, 255 (65,5%) fueron para atención dental; 83% utilizó vía endovenosa; se registraron 10 (2,6%) eventos de reacción adversa, de los cuales 6 fueron reacción paradojal, 3 hipotensión, 1 taquicardia y 1 evento de desaturación a 60%. Conclusión: Midazolam usado sin asociación con otro medicamento, siguiendo protocolos de administración y vigilancia, es una alternativa segura para la sedación leve a mo-derada, administrado por profesional no anestesiólogo, ocasionando mínimas reacciones adversas. Palabras clave: Midazolam, sedación consciente, efectos adversos, odontopediatría.(AU)

Introduction: It is difficult to perform dental treatment and diagnostic examinations in non-cooperative patients with neuro-motor disorders. At Teletón Institute in Santiago, Chile, these procedures are performed while the patient is under seda-tion, administered by non-anesthesiologist health professionals. Midazolam is used for mild or moderate sedation (level II to IV, Ramsay scale), guided by a specific protocol. Side effects and adverse drug reactions in patients with neuro-motor disabili-ties are scarcely documented for the last 10 years. Objective: To establish the incidence of side effects after the administration of intravenous or intramuscular Midazolam in non-cooperative patients with neuromotor disorders, requiring sedation in order to receive dental treatment and other procedures such as visual evoked potentials (VEP), brain-stem evoked response audio-metry (BERA) and for the preparation of custom made trunk and limb orthoses. Materials and Methods: Drug surveillance study, based on 389 sedation records of the nurses' unit at Teleton Institute in Santiago, Chile during 2014 and 2015. The fo-llowing variables were recorded: route of administration, procedure, adverse drug reaction, and type of reaction. Results: Of 389 sedation procedures, 255 (65.5%) were for dental treatment; 83% were administered intravenously; 10 adverse drug reac-tion events (2.6%) were recorded: paradoxical reactions (6), low blood pressure (3), tachycardia (1) and 60% oxygen desatura-tion (1). Conclusion: Isolated use of midazolam, in compliance with administration and surveillance protocols, is a safe alter-native for mild to moderate sedation, administered by non-anesthesiologist health professionals, showing minimum adverse effects. Key words: Midazolam, conscious sedation, adverse effects, pediatric dentistry.(AU)

Comparison of granisetron and lidocaine on reducing injection pain of etomidate: a controlled randomized study / Comparação de granisetrona e lidocaína na redução da dor causada pela injeção de etomidato: estudo randômico e controlado

Abstract Background and objectives Reducing pain on injection of anesthetic drugs is of importance to every anesthesiologist. In this study we pursued to define if pretreatment by granisetron reduces the pain on injection of etomidate similar to lidocaine. Methods Thirty patients aged between 18 and 50 years of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status class I or II, whom were candidates for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery were enrolled in this study. Two 20 gauge cannulas were inserted into the veins on the dorsum of both hands and 100 mL of normal saline was administered during a 10 min period from each cannula. Using an elastic band as a tourniquet, venous drainage of both hands was occluded. 2 mL of granisetron was administered into one hand and 2 mL of lidocaine 2% at the same time into the other hand. One minute later the elastic band was opened and 2 mL of etomidate was administered to each hand with equal rates. The patients were asked to give a score from 0 to 10 (0 = no pain, 10 = severe pain) to each the pain sensed in each hand. Results Two patients were deeply sedated after injection of etomidate and unable to answer any questions. The mean numerical rating score for injection pain of intravenously administered etomidate after intravenous granisetron was 2.3 ± 1.7, which was lower when compared with pain sensed due to intravenously administered etomidate after administration of lidocaine 2% (4.6 ± 1.8), p < 0.05. Conclusion The result of this study demonstrated that, granisetron reduces pain on injection of etomidate more efficiently than lidocaine.

Resumo Justificativa e objetivos A redução da dor causada pela injeção de anestésicos é importante para todos os anestesiologistas. Neste estudo buscamos definir se o pré-tratamento com granisetrona reduz a dor causada pela injeção de etomidato de forma semelhante à lidocaína. Métodos Trinta pacientes entre 18 e 50 anos, estado físico ASA I ou II (de acordo com a classificação da Sociedade Americana de Anestesiologistas) e candidatos à colecistectomia laparoscópica eletiva foram incluídos neste estudo. Duas cânulas de calibre 20 foram inseridas nas veias do dorso de ambas as mãos e 100 mL de soro fisiológico foram administrados durante 10 minutos através de cada cânula. Com um torniquete elástico, a drenagem venosa de ambas as mãos foi ocluída. Granisetrona (2 mL) foi administrado em uma das mãos e lidocaína a 2% (2 mL) na outra mão ao mesmo tempo. Após um minuto, o torniquete foi afrouxado e 2 mL de etomidato foram administrados em velocidade igual a cada uma das mãos. Solicitamos dos pacientes uma classificação de 0 a 10 para a dor sentida em cada uma das mãos (0 = sem dor, 10 = dor intensa). Resultados Dois pacientes estavam profundamente sedados após a injeção de etomidato e, portanto, incapazes de responder a qualquer pergunta. O escore médio de classificação da dor à injeção de etomidato administrado por via endovenosa após granisetrona intravenoso foi de 2,3 ± 1,7, o que foi menor em comparação com a dor sentida à administração intravenosa de etomidato após a administração de lidocaína a 2% (4,6 ± 1,8), p < 0,05. Conclusão O resultado deste estudo demonstrou que granisetrona reduz a dor causada pela injeção de etomidato com mais eficácia do que lidocaína.

Sufentanil in combination with low-dose hyperbaric bupivacaine in spinal anesthesia for cesarean section: a randomized clinical trial / Associação de sufentanil a dose reduzida de bupivacaína hiperbárica em raquianestesia para cesariana: ensaio clínico randomizado

Abstract A double blind randomized clinical trial of sufentanil as an adjunct in spinal anesthesia for cesarean section and, thereby, be able to reduce the dose of bupivacaine, a local anesthetic, with the same result of an anesthetic block with higher doses but with fewer perioperative side effects, such as hypotension.

Resumo Ensaio clínico randomizado duplamente encoberto sobre o uso do sufentanil como adjuvante em raquianestesia para cesariana e, possibilitando a redução da dose do anestésico local, a bupivacaína, com o mesmo resultado de bloqueio anestésico com doses mais elevadas, mas com menos efeitos colaterais no perioperatório, como hipotensão.

The effects of memantine on recovery, cognitive functions, and pain after propofol anesthesia / Efeitos da memantina sobre a recuperação, funções cognitivas e dor após a anestesia com propofol

Abstract Objectives: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction refers to the problems associated with thought and memory that are often experienced after major surgery. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of intraperitoneally administered memantine on recovery, cognitive functions, and pain after propofol anesthesia. Methods: The study was conducted in Gazi University Animal Research Laboratory, Ankara, Turkey in January 2012. Twenty-four adult female Wistar Albino rats weighing 170-270 g were educated for 300 s in the radial arm maze (RAM) over three days. Group P was administered 150 mg kg−1 of intraperitoneal (IP) propofol; Group M was given 1 mg kg−1 of IP memantine; and Group MP was given 1 mg kg−1 of IP memantine before being administered 150 mg kg−1 of IP propofol. The control group received only IP saline. RAM and hot plate values were obtained after recovery from the groups that received propofol anesthesia and 30 min after the administration of drugs in other two groups. Results: The duration of recovery for Group MP was significantly shorter than Group P (p < 0.001), and the number of entries and exits in the RAM by Group MP was significantly higher during the first hour when compared to Group P (p < 0.0001). Hot plate values, on the other hand, were found to be significantly increased in all groups when compared to the control values, aside from Group C (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: In this study, memantine provided shorter recovery times, better cognitive functions, and reduced postoperative pain. From this study, we find that memantine has beneficial effects on recovery, cognitive functions, and pain after propofol anesthesia.

Resumo Objetivos: A disfunção cognitiva no pós-operatório refere-se a problemas associados ao pensamento e à memória que são frequentemente manifestados após uma cirurgia de grande porte. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos da memantina administrada por via intraperitoneal sobre a recuperação, as funções cognitivas e a dor após a anestesia com propofol. Métodos: O estudo foi feito no Laboratório de Pesquisa com Animais da Universidade de Gazi, Ankara, Turquia, em janeiro de 2012. Vinte e quatro ratos albinos do sexo feminino, adultos, da linhagem Wistar, com 170-270 g, foram treinados durante 300 segundos no labirinto radial de oito braços (LRB) durante três dias. O Grupo P recebeu 150 mg/kg−1 de propofol por via intraperitoneal (IP), o Grupo H recebeu 1 mg/kg−1 de memantina IP e o Grupo MP recebeu 1 mg/kg−1 de memantina IP antes da administração de 150 mg/kg−1 de propofol (IP). O grupo controle recebeu apenas solução salina IP. Os valores do LRB e da placa quente foram obtidos após a recuperação dos grupos que receberam propofol e 30 minutos após a administração dos fármacos nos outros dois grupos. Resultados: O tempo de recuperação do Grupo MP foi significativamente menor do que o do Grupo P (p < 0,001) e o número de entradas e saídas do LRB do Grupo MP foi significativamente maior durante a primeira hora, em comparação com o Grupo P (p < 0,0001). Os valores da placa quente, por outro lado, foram significativamente maiores em todos os grupos, em comparação com os valores do grupo controle, exceto pelo Grupo C (p < 0,0001). Conclusão: No presente estudo, memantina proporcionou tempos mais curtos de recuperação, funções cognitivas melhores e reduziu a dor no pós-operatório. A partir deste estudo, descobrimos que a memantina tem efeitos benéficos sobre a recuperação, as funções cognitivas e a dor após anestesia com propofol.

Effect of gabapentin pretreatment on myoclonus after etomidate: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study / Efeito do pré-tratamento com gabapentina sobre a mioclonia após etomidato: um estudo randômico, duplo-cego e controlado por placebo

Abstract Aim: To evaluate the effects of three different doses of gabapentin pretreatment on the incidence and severity of myoclonic movements linked to etomidate injection. Method: One hundered patients, between 18 and 60 years of age and risk category American Society of Anesthesiologists I-II, with planned elective surgery under general anesthetic were included in the study. The patients were randomly divided into four groups and 2 h before the operation were given oral capsules of placebo (Group P, n = 25), 400 mg gabapentin (Group G400, n = 25), 800 mg gabapentin (Group G800, n = 25) or 1200 mg gabapentin (Group G1200, n = 25). Side effects before the operation were recorded. After preoxygenation for anesthesia induction 0.3 mg kg−1 etomidate was administered for 10 s. A single anesthetist with no knowledge of the study medication evaluated sedation and myoclonic movements on a scale between 0 and 3. Two minutes after induction, 2 µg kg−1 fentanyl and 0.8 mg kg−1 rocuronium were administered for tracheal intubation. Results: Demographic data were similar. Incidence and severity of myoclonus in Group G1200 and Group G800 were significantly lower than in Group P; sedation incidence and level were appreciably higher compared to Group P and Group G400. While there was no difference in the incidence of myoclonus between Group P and Group G400, the severity of myoclonus in Group G400 was lower than in the placebo group. In the two-hour period before induction other than sedation none of the side effects related to gabapentin were observed in any patient. Conclusion: Pretreatment with 800 mg and 1200 mg gabapentin 2 h before the operation increased the level of sedation and reduced the incidence and severity of myoclonic movements due to etomidate.

Resumo Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos de três doses diferentes de gabapentina como pré-tratamento sobre a incidência e a gravidade dos movimentos mioclônicos associados à injeção de etomidato. Método: Cem pacientes, entre 18-60 anos, estado físico ASA I-II, programados para cirurgia eletiva sob anestesia geral, foram incluídos no estudo. Os pacientes foram randomicamente divididos em quatro grupos e duas horas antes da operação receberam cápsulas orais de placebo (Grupo P, n = 25), 400 mg de gabapentina (Grupo G400, n = 25), 800 mg de gabapentina (Grupo G800, n = 25) e 1.200 mg de gabapentina (Grupo G1.200, n = 25). Os efeitos colaterais antes da cirurgia foram registados. Após pré-oxigenação para a indução da anestesia, etomidate (0,3 mg.kg−1) foi administrado por 10 segundos. Um único anestesista, cego para a medicação do estudo, avaliou a sedação e os movimentos mioclônicos com uma escala de 0 a 3. Dois minutos após a indução, fentanil (2 µgr.kg−1) e rocurônio (0,8 mg.kg−1) foram administrados para a intubação traqueal. Resultados: Os dados demográficos foram semelhantes. A incidência e a gravidade da mioclonia nos grupos G1.200 e G800 foram significativamente menores do que no Grupo P; a incidência e o nível de sedação foram consideravelmente maiores comparados com o Grupo P e o Grupo G400. Enquanto não houve diferença na incidência de mioclonia entre os grupos P e G400, a gravidade da mioclonia no Grupo G400 foi menor do que no grupo placebo. No período de duas horas antes da indução, nenhum dos efeitos colaterais relacionados à gabapentina, exceto sedação, foi observado em qualquer paciente. Conclusão: O pré-tratamento com 800 mg e 1.200 mg de gabapentina duas horas antes da operação aumentou o nível de sedação e reduziu a incidência e a gravidade dos movimentos mioclônicos associados ao etomidato.

To study the effect of injection dexmedetomidine for prevention of pain due to propofol injection and to compare it with injection lignocaine / Avaliação do efeito de dexmedetomidina na prevenção da dor relacionada à injeção de propofol e comparação com o efeito da injeção de lidocaína

BACKGROUND: Pain due to injection propofol is a common problem. Different methods are used to decrease the pain but with limited success. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of injection dexmedetomidine 0.2 mcg/kg for prevention of pain due to propofol injection and compare it with injection lignocaine 0.2 mg/kg. METHOD: After taking permission of the Institutional Ethical Committee, written informed consent was obtained from all patients, in a randomized prospective study. 60 American Society of Anesthesiology I and II patients of age range 20-60 years of either sex posted for elective surgeries under general anaesthesia were randomly allocated into two groups. Group I (dexmedetomidine group): Inj. dexmedetomidine 0.2 mcg/kg diluted in 5 mL normal saline and Group II (lignocaine group): Inj. lignocaine 0.2 mg/kg diluted in 5 mL normal saline. IV line was secured with 20 G cannula and venous occlusion was applied to forearm using a pneumatic tourniquet and inflated to 70 mm Hg for 1 min. Study drug was injected, tourniquet released and then 25% of the calculated dose of propofol was given intravenously over 10 s. After 10 s of injection, severity of pain was evaluated using McCrirrick and Hunter scale and then remaining propofol and neuromuscular blocking agent was given. Endotracheal intubation was done and anaesthesia was maintained on O2, N2O and isoflurane on intermittent positive pressure ventilation with Bain's circuit and inj. vecuronium was used as muscle relaxant. RESULTS: Demographic data showed that there was no statistically significant difference between the 2 groups. There was no statistically significant difference between 2 groups in respect to inj. propofol pain. No adverse effects like oedema, pain, wheal response at the site of injection were observed in the two groups.

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVO: A dor relacionada à injeção de propofol é um problema comum. Métodos diferentes são usados para diminuí-la, mas com sucesso limitado. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito da dexmedetomidina (0,2 mcg kg-1) na prevenção da dor relacionada à injeção de propofol e compará-lo com lidocaína (0,2 mg kg-1). MÉTODO: Depois da permissão do Comitê de Ética Institucional, a assinatura do termo de consentimento informado foi obtida de todos os participantes deste estudo prospectivo e randomizado. Sessenta pacientes com estado físico ASA I-II, idades entre 20-60 anos, de ambos os sexos e programados para cirurgias eletivas sob anestesia geral foram randomicamente alocados em dois grupos: Grupo I (dexmedetomidina) recebeu injeção de dexmedetomidina (0,2 mcg kg-1) diluída em 5 mL de solução salina normal e Grupo II (lidocaína) recebeu injeção de lidocaína (0,2 mg kg-1) diluída em 5 mL de solução salina normal. O acesso IV foi obtido com uma cânula de calibre 20G e a oclusão venosa aplicada no antebraço com o uso de um torniquete pneumático e inflado a 70 mm Hg durante um minuto. Os medicamentos em estudo foram injetados, o torniquete foi liberado e, em seguida, 25% da dose calculada de propofol foi administrada por via intravenosa durante 10 segundos. Após 10 segundos de injeção, a intensidade da dor foi avaliada com o uso da escala de McCrirrick e Hunter e, em seguida, o restante do propofol e um agente bloqueador neuromuscular foram administrados. A intubação endotraqueal foi feita e a anestesia mantida com O2, N2O e isoflurano em ventilação com pressão positiva intermitente, com o circuito de Bain e uso de vecurônio como relaxante muscular. RESULTADOS: Os dados demográficos mostraram que não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os dois grupos. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os dois grupos em relação à dor relacionada à injeção de propofol. Não houve efeitos adversos, como edema, dor e pápula no local da injeção nos dois grupos.

Ocular risk management in patients undergoing general anesthesia: an analysis of 39,431 surgeries

OBJECTIVE: This study sought to describe and analyze ocular findings associated with nonocular surgery in patients who underwent general anesthesia. METHODS: The authors retrospectively collected a series of 39,431 surgeries using standardized data forms. RESULTS: Ocular findings were reported in 9 cases (2.3:10,000), which involved patients with a mean age of 58.9±19.5 years. These cases involved patients classified as ASA I (33%), ASA II (55%) or ASA III (11%). General anesthesia with propofol and remifentanil was used in 4 cases, balanced general anesthesia was used in 4 cases, and regional block was used in combination with balanced general anesthesia in one case. Five patients (55%) underwent surgery in the supine position, one patient (11%) underwent surgery in the lithotomy position, two patients (22%) underwent surgery in the prone position, and one patient (11%) underwent surgery in the lateral position. Ocular hyperemia was detected in most (77%) of the 9 cases with ocular findings; pain/burning of the eyes, visual impairment, eye discharge and photophobia were observed in 55%, 11%, 11% and 11%, respectively, of these 9 cases. No cases involved permanent ocular injury or vision loss. CONCLUSION: Ophthalmological findings after surgeries were uncommon, and most of the included patients were relatively healthy. Minor complications, such as dehydration or superficial ocular trauma, should be prevented by following systematic protocols that provide appropriate ocular occlusion with a lubricating ointment and protect the eye with an acrylic occluder. These procedures will refine the quality of anesthesia services and avoid discomfort among patients, surgeons and anesthesia staff. .

Ondansetron reducing pain on injection of etomidate: a controlled randomized study / Ondansetrona reduz a dor da injeção de etomidato: estudo randômico controlado / El ondansetrón reduce el dolor de la inyección de etomidato: estudio aleatorizado controlado

Introduction: Etomidate causes pain when injected intravenously. In this study we sought to determine if pretreatment by ondansetron reduces the pain on injection of etomidate. Methods: In this randomized, double blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial, 20 patients of both sexes aged between 18 and 50 years of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status class I or II, whom were candidates for various elective surgical procedures and need more than one intravenous access were enrolled in the study. On arrival to the operating room two 22 gauge cannulas were inserted into veins on the dorsum of both hands. Following the infusion of 100 mL normal saline into both intravenous lines, using an elastic band, venous drainage of hands was occluded at midarm. The patients were administered 8 mg (2 mL) of ondansetron into one hand and 2 mL of 0.9% saline into the other hand at the same time. The elastic band was removed after 1 min and 2 mg (1 mL) of etomidate was administered at the same rate simultaneously into intravenous lines. The patients were asked to give a score of pain based on a verbal analog scale (VAS) to each hand. Results: A total number of 20 patients were studied (male = 55%, female = 45%). The mean age of the participants was 37.5 ± 13.1 years old and the mean weight was 67.7 ± 7.3 kg. The mean VAS for injection pain of etomidate after pre-administration of intravenous ondansetron was 1.5 ± 1.2 which was lower compared to pre-administration of placebo (3.2 ± 2.8, p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study illustrates that pre-treatment with intravenous ondansetron significantly reduces the pain on injection of etomidate. .

Justificativa e objetivo: etomidato causa dor quando administrado por via intravenosa. Neste estudo buscamos determinar se o pré-tratamento com ondansetrona reduz a dor causada pela injeção de etomidato. Métodos: neste estudo clínico randômico, duplo-cego e controlado por placebo, 20 pacientes de ambos os sexos, entre 18 e 50 anos, estado físico ASA I ou II, candidatos a procedimentos cirúrgicos eletivos que exigiam mais de um acesso intravenoso, foram incluídos. Ao darem entrada na sala de cirurgia, duas cânulas de calibre 22 foram inseridas nas veias do dorso de ambas as mãos. Após a infusão de 100 mL de solução salina normal em ambas as linhas de acesso intravenoso, a drenagem venosa das mãos foi ocluída até o meio do braço com o uso de um torniquete elástico. Os pacientes receberam 8 mg (2 mL) de ondansetrona em uma das mãos e 2 mL de solução salina a 0,9% na outra mão ao mesmo tempo. O torniquete foi removido após um minuto e 2 mg (1 mL) de etomidato foram administrados na mesma proporção simultaneamente nas linhas intravenosas. Pediu-se aos pacientes que dessem pontos à dor em cada mão, com base em uma escala verbal analógica (EVA). Resultados: avaliamos 20 pacientes (homens = 55%, mulheres = 45%). A média de idade e de peso foi de 37,5 ± 13,1 anos e 67,7 ±7,3 kg. A média do escore EVA para dor causada pela injeção de etomidato após a pré-administração de ondansetron IV foi de 1,5 ± 1,2, que foi menor em comparação com a pré-administração de placebo (3,2 ± 2,8, p < 0,05). Conclusão: este estudo mostra que o pré-tratamento com ondansetrona IV reduz significativamente a dor causada pela injeção de etomidato. .

Introducción: el etomidato causa dolor cuando es administrado por vía intravenosa. En este estudio buscamos determinar si el pretratamiento con ondansetrón reduce el dolor causado por la inyección de etomidato. Métodos: fueron incluidos en este estudio clínico aleatorizado, doble ciego y controlado por placebo, 20 pacientes de ambos sexos con edades entre 18 y 50 años, estado físico ASA I o II, candidatos a varios procedimientos quirúrgicos electivos, que exigían más de un acceso intravenoso. Al entrar en quirófano, se insertaron dos cánulas de calibre 22 en las venas del dorso de ambas manos. Después de la infusión de 100 mL de solución salina normal en ambas líneas de acceso intravenoso; usando un torniquete elástico, el drenaje venoso de las manos se cerró hasta la mitad del brazo. Los pacientes recibieron 8 mg (2 mL) de ondansetrón en una de las manos y 2 mL de solución salina al 0,9% en la otra mano al mismo tiempo. El torniquete fue retirado después de 1 min y 2 mg (1 mL) de etomidato se administró en la misma proporción simultáneamente en las líneas intravenosas. Se les solicitó a los pacientes que hiciesen una puntuación del dolor en cada mano, basándose en una escala verbal analógica (EVA). Resultados: evaluamos a un total de 20 pacientes (un 55% hombres y un 45% mujeres). La media de edad y del peso de los participantes fue de 37,5 ± 13,1 años y de 67,7 ±7,3/kg, respectivamente. El promedio de la puntuación EVA para el dolor causado por la inyección de etomidato después de la preadministración de ondansetrón iv fue de 1,5 ± 1,2, siendo menor en comparación con la preadministración de placebo (3,2 ± 2,8; p < 0,05). Conclusión: este estudio demuestra que el pretratamiento con ondansetrón iv reduce ...

Localized Urticaria with Intravenous Ondansetron: A Case Report.

Ondansetron is an eff ective antiemetic agent widely used to control nausea and vomiting associated with malignancy and surgery. Although hypersenstivity reactions have been reported with ondansetron in connection with emetogenic chemotherapy, it has been rarely addressed under perioperative settings. Th is case highlights the need of increased awareness among anaesthesiologists regarding the allergic potential of ondansetron and emphasize for judicious administration of this drug with adequate emergency backup.

Effects of propofol in lipid-based emulsion and in microemulsion on the incidence of endothelial lesion in rabbits

PURPOSE: To compare the incidence of endothelial injury after single-dose or continuous propofol infusion in conventional lipid-based emulsion (LE) versus microemulsion (ME). METHODS: Forty-two rabbits (2.5-4.5 Kg) were randomly allocated into seven groups of six animals each: SHAM- surgical treatment alone; Bolus Control Group - 3 mL-intravenous (IV) bolus of saline; Continuous Infusion Control Group - 3 mL- IV bolus of saline followed by a continuous infusion of 0.2 ml/kg/min for 60 min; Bolus LE Propofol Group - IV bolus of LE propofol (3 mg/kg); Bolus ME Propofol Group - IV ME propofol bolus (3 mg/kg); Continuous LE Propofol Group - IV LE propofol bolus (3 mg/kg) followed by a continuous infusion of 0.2 ml/kg/min for 60 min; Continuous ME Propofol Group - IV ME propofol bolus (3 mg/kg) followed by a continuous infusion of 0.2 ml/kg/min for 60 min. RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences between the studied groups in blood pressure, in central venous pressure and in the biochemical profile. No significant differences were found in inflammatory mediators and in tissue analysis between the two emulsions. CONCLUSION: Microemulsion and lipid-based emulsion propofol had similar inflammatory, biochemical and microscopy profiles. Thus, microemulsion propofol can be used as an alternative to lipid-based emulsion propofol.

Efeito da administração de solução salina na estabilidade da circulação durante a indução de anestesia geral com propofol em estudo randômico e controlado de procedimentos ginecológicos / Effect of normal saline administration on circulation stability during general anesthesia induction with propofol in gynecological procedures - randomised-controlled study / Efecto de la administración de solución salina normal en la estabilidad de la circulación durante la inducción de anestesia general con propofol en estudio aleatorio y controlado de procedimientos ginecológicos

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVO: Comparar o efeito da administração profilática de solução salina normal com o efeito hipotensor de propofol em pacientes do sexo feminino programadas para procedimentos ginecológicos. MÉTODO: Foram randomicamente alocadas em dois grupos 69 pacientes, ASA I-II. O Grupo 1 recebeu 5 mL.kg-1 de solução salina a 0,9% 10 minutos antes da indução e o Grupo 2 não recebeu nada (controle). A anestesia foi induzida com propofol e fentanil e depois mantida com propofol e remifentanil. As variáveis hemodinâmicas foram mensuradas pré- e pós-indução da anestesia geral. RESULTADOS: Após a indução, ambos os grupos apresentaram queda significativa da pressão arterial média (p < 0,001) e redução também significativa da frequência cardíaca (p < 0,02 no grupo de estudo e p < 0,001 no grupo de controle). A pressão arterial média pré-indução teve uma queda de mais de 25% em 35% dos pacientes do grupo controle em comparação com apenas 17% dos pacientes que receberam a solução salina (p < 0,04). CONCLUSÃO: A administração profilática de solução salina pode diminuir a porcentagem de pacientes que apresentam queda significativa da pressão arterial após a indução de propofol em anestesia geral.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To compare the effect of prophylactic administration of normal saline against the hypotensive effect of propofol in female patients booked for gynecological procedures. METHOD: Sixty nine ASA (I, II) patients were randomly allocated into two groups, group 1 received 5 mL.kg-1 of 0.9% normal saline 10 minutes before induction, whereas group 2 received nothing (control). Anesthesia was induced with propofol and fentanyl then maintained with propofol and remifentanil. We measured hemodynamic variables pre and post general anesthesia induction. RESULTS: Both groups had significant drops in post induction mean arterial blood pressure (P < 0.001). Also both groups had significant drops in post induction heart rate ((P < 0.02 in sample group and P < 0.001 in control group), and 35% of patients in the control group had more than 25% drop in the pre induction mean arterial blood pressure, compared with only 17% of patients in the saline group (P < 0.04). CONCLUSION: The prophylactic administration of normal saline could decrease the percentage of patients who had a significant drop in their blood pressure after propofol induction of general anesthesia.

JUSTIFICATIVA Y OBJETIVO: Comparar el efecto de la administración profiláctica de solución salina normal con el efecto hipotensor de propofol en pacientes del sexo femenino programadas para procedimientos ginecológicos. MÉTODO: Sesenta y nueve pacientes con ASA I-II fueron ubicados aleatoriamente en dos grupos. El Grupo 1 recibió 5 mL.kg-1 de solución salina al 0,9% 10 minutos antes de la inducción y el Grupo 2 no recibió nada. La anestesia fue inducida con propofol y fentanilo y después se mantuvo con propofol y remifentanilo. Las variables hemodinámicas fueron mensuradas antes y después de la inducción de la anestesia general. RESULTADOS: Después de la inducción, ambos grupos presentaron una caída significativa de la presión arterial promedio (p < 0,001) y una reducción también significativa de la frecuencia cardíaca (p < 0,02 en el grupo de estudio y p < 0,001 en el grupo de control). La presión arterial promedio pre inducción tuvo una caída de más del 25% en 35% de los pacientes del grupo control en comparación con solamente un 17% de los pacientes que recibieron la solución salina (p < 0,04). CONCLUSIÓN: La administración profiláctica de la solución salina normal puede disminuir el porcentaje de pacientes que presentan una caída significativa de la presión arterial después de la inducción de propofol en la anestesia general.

Preoperative ephedrine counters hypotension with propofol anesthesia during valve surgery: A dose dependent study.

The prophylactic use of small doses of ephedrine may counter the hypotension response to propofol anesthesia with minimal hemodynamic changes. One hundred-fifty patients scheduled for valve surgery were randomly assigned into five groups (n = 30 for each) to receive saline, 0.07, 0.1, or 0.15 mg/kg of ephedrine, or phenylephrine 1.5 μg/kg before induction of propofol-fentanyl anesthesia. After induction, patient receiving ephedrine had higher mean arterial pressure, systemic vascular resistance (SVRI), cardiac (CI), stroke volume (SVI), and left ventricular stroke work (LVSWI) indices. Patients received 0.15 mg/kg of ephedrine showed additional increased heart rate and frequent ischemic episodes (P < 0.001). However, those who received phenylephrine showed greater rise in SVRI, reduced CI, SVI, and LVSWI and more frequent ischemic episodes. We conclude that the prophylactic use of small doses of ephedrine (0.07−0.1 mg/kg) is safe and effective in the counteracting propofol-induced hypotension during anesthesia for valve surgery.

A comparison of three different target-controlled remifentanil infusion rates during target-controlled propofol infusion for oocyte retrieval

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of three different target-controlled remifentanil infusion rates during target-controlled propofol infusion on hemodynamic parameters, pain, sedation, and recovery score during oocyte retrieval. METHODS: Sixty-nine women were scheduled for oocyte retrieval. Target-controlled propofol infusion at an effectsite concentration of 1.5 μg/mL was instituted. The patients were randomly allocated to receive remifentanil at an effect-site concentration of either 1.5 (group I, n = 23), 2 (group II, n = 23) or 2.5 ng/mL (group III, n = 23). Hemodynamic variables, sedation, pain, the Aldrete recovery score, and side effects were recorded. RESULTS: Hemodynamic variables, sedation and pain scores and the number of patients with the maximum Aldrete recovery score 10 min after the procedure were comparable among the groups. The number of patients in group III with the maximum Aldrete recovery score 5 min after the procedure was significantly lower than that in groups I and II. One patient in group II and one patient in group III suffered from nausea. CONCLUSION: Similar pain-free conscious sedation conditions without significant changes in hemodynamic parameters were provided by all three protocols. However, target controlled infusion of remifentanil at 1.5 or 2 ng/mL proved superior at providing early recovery compared to 2.5 ng/mL.

Comparison of the Effects of Propofol and Midazolam on Inflammation and Oxidase Stress in Children with Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

PURPOSE: To investigate and compare the effects of propofol and midazolam on inflammation and oxidase stress in children with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-two ASA class I-II children with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery were randomly divided into two groups: propofol combined with low dose fentanyl (PF group, n = 16) and midazolam combined with low dose fentanyl (MF group, n = 16). Tracheal extubation time and length of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay were recorded. Blood samples were taken before operation (T0), at 2 h after release of the aorta cross-clamp (T3) and at 24 h after operation (T4) to measure interleukin 6 (IL-6), IL-8, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. Myocardium samples were collected at 10-20 min after aorta cross-clamp (T1) and at 10-20 min after the release of the aorta cross-clamp (T2) to detect heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) expression. RESULTS: Tracheal extubation time and length of ICU stay in PF group were significantly shorter than those of the MF group (p < 0.05, respectively). After cardiopulmonary bypass, IL-6, IL-8 and MDA levels were significantly increased, and the SOD level was significantly reduced in both two groups, but PF group exhibited lower IL-6, IL-8 and MDA levels and higher SOD levels than the MF group (p < 0.05, respectively). The HO-1 expression in the PF group was significantly higher than that in MF group at the corresponding time points (p < 0.05, respectively). CONCLUSION: Propofol is superior to midazolam in reducing inflammation and oxidase stress and in improving post-operation recovery in children with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery.