Protocolo ERATS en cirugía pulmonar / ERATS Protocol in Pulmonary Surgery

Introducción: Los cuidados perioperatorios estandarizados ayudan a asegurar que todos los pacientes reciban un tratamiento óptimo. Objetivo: Aplicar un método de cuidados perioperatorios multimodales sistemáticos, en pacientes sometidos a cirugía pulmonar mayor. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión narrativa de la literatura relevante, publicada sobre el tema en las bases de datos MEDLINE, Cochrane, además de Medigraph, en idiomas inglés, español y francés. Se hizo énfasis en los artículos de los últimos 5 años, sobre todo estudios aleatorizados, bases de datos institucionales y nacionales, revisiones sistemáticas, metanálisis y programas y protocolos ERAS/ERATS, además de artículos de revisión. Desarrollo: Los estudios obtenidos fueron evaluados por los autores por separado y, más tarde, en conjunto para definir cuáles se ajustaban a los objetivos. El protocolo se dividió en 5 fases: preoperatoria, ingreso hospitalario, preoperatoria inmediata, intraoperatoria, posoperatoria. Para cada una de ellas se definieron las acciones a realizar, según la evidencia disponible. Conclusiones: La implantación del protocolo permitirá pasar de una fase empírica a una investigativa, de manera que se podrán obtener resultados superiores en el tratamiento quirúrgico de los pacientes enrolados en las investigaciones que se realicen(AU)

Introduction: Standardized perioperative care helps ensure that all patients receive optimal treatment. Objective: To apply a method of systematic multimodal perioperative care in patients undergoing major pulmonary surgery. Methods: A narrative review was performed of the relevant literature published on the subject in MEDLINE, Cochrane, and Medigraph databases in English, Spanish, and French. Emphasis was made on articles from the last 5 years, especially randomized studies, institutional and national databases, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and ERAS/ERATS programs and protocols, as well as review articles. Discussion: The studies retrieved were evaluated by the authors separately and, later, together to define which ones met the objectives. The protocol was divided into 5 phases: preoperative, hospital admission, immediate preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative. For each of them, the actions to be carried out were defined, according to the available evidence. Conclusions: The implementation of the protocol will allow to go from an empirical phase to an investigative one, so that better results can be obtained in the surgical treatment of patients enrolled in the investigations(AU)

Thinking and suggestions on pathway management of perioperative enhanced recovery after surgery in gastrointestinal tumors in China / 中华胃肠外科杂志

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a multimodal perioperative care program to decrease the risk of delayed hospitalization, medical complications, readmission and to improve patient short- and long-term outcomes with minimized level of surgical stress responses through multidisciplinary cooperation. Despite its huge success, the program has challenges for further optimization with a primary focus on modification according to the specific pathophysiology and perioperative management characteristics of patients with gastrointestinal tumors to improve the compliance and implementation rate of items. Patient education, prehabilitation, multimodal analgesia, precision surgery, early mobilization, early oral feeding and oral nutrition supplement (ONS) should be regarded as core terms suitable for all the patients. During the application of ERAS pathway management, it is necessary to fully understand the perioperative changes of organ function and pathophysiology, and to strictly implement the ERAS program and items based on evidence-based medicine. Moreover, the close collaboration of multidisciplinary teams is needed to improve the compliance and increase the adherence rate of ERAS protocol for patients, which emphasizes the dynamic, gap-free and whole course management that covers pre-hospital, pre-operative, intra-operative, post-operative and post-hospital periods. Concurrently, we encourage our patients and their families to participate in the whole healthcare activities. Even more concerning, it is indispensable to adjust ERAS program for special time and special patients. At present, several consensus and guidelines on the ERAS management of gastrointestinal tumor surgery have come out for clinical practice in China, which, however, still lacks a high-level evidence from more high-quality clinical trials conducted by Chinese researchers. It is urgent to carry out a series of large-scale randomized controlled studies in accordance with international standards to obtain high-level evidence-based medical evidence for clinical practice, which is problem-oriented and integrated with features of metabolism and perioperative management of gastrointestinal tumor surgery.

How to standardize the enhanced recovery after surgery in clinical practice? / 中华胃肠外科杂志

The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol is an evidence-based perioperative care pathway, which is to reduce the perioperative stress and metabolic variation, with the ultimate goal of improving patient recovery and outcomes. This article reviews some hot issues in the clinical practice of ERAS in China. Currently, the concept and pathways of ERAS are very consistent with China's medical reform, and the basic principle of "safety first, efficiency second" should be adhered to. In specific clinical practice, multidisciplinary cooperation, the improvement of surgical quality and the implementation of prehabilitation pathway should be advocated. In addition, the ERAS approaches should be implemented individually to avoid mechanical understanding and dogmatic implementation. The implementation of ERAS and its clinical outcome should be audited to accumulate experience, and a feedback mechanism should be established to improve the outcome continuously. In clinical practice, "fast recovery" should not be the sole purpose. For patients, the decrease in the risk of readmission rate is more important as compared to discharge rate. Additionally, the disparities between the development of ERAS clinical research in China and that in the world are also analyzed in this review. A national ERAS database should be established on the basic platform of academic groups to ensure the development of high-quality clinical research in China.

Colecistectomía y trasplante cardíaco / Cholecystectomy and heart transplantation

RESUMEN Antecedentes: los avances en cuidados perioperatorios e inmunosupresión permitieron que la su pervivencia de los pacientes trasplantados aumente significativamente, así observamos que la litiasis vesicular es más frecuente en este grupo de pacientes. Objetivo: el objetivo de este trabajo es analizar y describir los resultados obtenidos en colecistecto mías en pacientes trasplantados cardíacos. Material y métodos: seleccionamos los pacientes mediante una búsqueda cruzada entre las bases de datos de Trasplante Cardíaco y Cirugía Biliar. Recopilamos información sobre sus antecedentes médi cos, parámetros clínicos y de laboratorio, entre otros. Resultados: entre enero 1994-diciembre 2017 se realizaron 154 trasplantes cardíacos con una edad media de 40 años; 16 pacientes fueron incluidos en este estudio y en los cuales fue realizada la cole cistectomía laparoscópica posterior al trasplante. No se registraron morbilidad, readmisiones ni mor talidad. Conclusión: la colecistectomía laparoscópica es segura y es el método de elección en pacientes tras plantados cardíacos. Se debe realizar colangiografía intraoperatoria, ya que los predictores de litiasis coledociana suelen estar alterados.

ABSTRACT Background: The advances in perioperative care and immunosuppressive treatment resulted in a significant increase in survival of transplant patients; as a result, cholelithiasis is more common in transplant patients. Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze and describe the results obtained in cholecystectomies in heart transplant patients. Material and methods: We selected patients by cross-referencing the databases of heart transplantation and scheduled biliary surgeries, and collected information on their medical history, clinical parameters and laboratory tests, among other data. Results: Between January 1994 and December 2017, 154 heart transplant procedures were performed; mean age was 40 years; 16 underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy after heart transplantation and were included in this study. There were no complications, readmissions or deaths. Conclusion: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is safe and is the method of choice for heart transplant patients with cholelithiasis. Intraoperative cholangiography should be performed as the predictors of choledocholithiasis are usually abnormal.

Endarterectomía carotídea, resultados a mediano y largo plazo / Carotid endarterectomy, medium to long-term results

Resumen Introducción: Entre el 50% al 80% de los pacientes con un ictus, presentan lesión de la arteria carótida común o interna, de estos un 15% a 30% quedan con discapacidad severa, y el 20% requiere de institucionalización. Objetivo: Analizar las variables epidemiológicas involucradas en la estenosis carotídea y los resultados a mediano-largo plazo de la endarterectomía carotídea. Materiales y Método: Estudio observacional, descriptivo y retrospectivo, donde se analizan 103 endarterectomías carotídeas sucesivas, realizadas en 97 pacientes, en un período de 12 años (2007 a 2018), en el Servicio de Cirugía del Hospital Dr. Eduardo Pereira de Valparaíso, Chile. Resultados: Sexo masculino 64,9%, edad promedio 70,2 años, sintomáticos 65,9%, presentación clínica más frecuente el ataque isquémico transitorio (48,4%), morbilidad global inmediata del procedimiento 20,3%, AVE perioperarorio 3,9% (ninguno discapacitante), disfunción de nervios periféricos 5,8%, mortalidad operatoria 70% y cuando se efectúa en un plazo menor a 2 semanas del evento isquémico. Conclusión: La endarterectomía carotídea sigue siendo el procedimiento quirúrgico de elección para tratar la estenosis carotídea severa; realizada en centros con experiencia, es un procedimiento seguro y eficaz en la prevención del infarto cerebral.

Introduction: Between 50 and 80% of patients with a stroke, have lesions of the common or internal carotid artery, of these 15 to 30% are severely disabled, and 20% require institutionalization. Aim: To analyze the epidemiological variables involved in carotid stenosis, and the medium to long-term results of carotid endarterectomy. Materials and Method: Observational, descriptive and retrospective study, analyzed 103 successive carotid endarterectomies procedures in 97 patients, in a period of 12 years (2007 to 2018), in the Surgery Department of the Dr. Eduardo Pereira Hospital, Valparaíso, Chile. Results: Male sex 64.9%, average age 70.2 years, symptomatic 65.9%, most frequent clinical presentation, transient ischemic attack (48.4%), immediate global morbidity of the procedure 20.3%, peri-operative AVE 3.9% (none disabling), peripheral nerve dysfunction 5.8%, operative mortality 70%, and when performed within a period less than 2 weeks of the ischemic event. Conclusion: Carotid endarterectomy remains the surgical procedure of choice, to treat severe carotid stenosis, performed in experienced centers, it is a safe and effective procedure in the prevention of cerebral ischemia.

Risk factors of postoperative pulmonary infection of gastric cancer and perioperative intervention measures / 中华胃肠外科杂志

Gastric cancer is a common digestive system malignancy. Surgical operation is the main treatment of radical treatment for gastric cancer. Pulmonary infection is a common postoperative complication of gastric cancer. Because there is no clear and unified definition of pulmonary complications, the current researches show that the incidence of postoperative pulmonary infection of gastric cancer is about 1.8%-18.1%. The incidence of postoperative pulmonary infection will prolong the hospital stay, increase the cost of hospitalization, and even develop into respiratory failure leading to early postoperative death. There are many factors affecting postoperative pulmonary infection of gastric cancer, including age, smoking history, pulmonary function, pulmonary disease history, operation method, operation time, intraoperative bleeding volume, gastric tube retention time, postoperative lying time and so on. There are also many perioperative interventions. This article reviews the risk factors and perioperative interventions of postoperative pulmonary infection of gastric cancer.

Avaliação dos efeitos do jejum prolongado no pré e pós-operatórios / Evaluation of the effects of prolonged furniture prior to and after operating / Evaluación de los efectos del jejum prolongado en el pré y post operatorios

Objetivo: Investigar o jejum prolongado em pacientes que submeteram-se a procedimentos cirúrgicos abdominais e do trato gastrointestinal com uso de anestesia geral, e as possíveis complicações no pré, intra e pós-operatório. Método: um estudo exploratório-descritivo, com recorte transversal retrospectivo-documental e abordagem quali-quantitativa, realizado num Hospital Federal do Rio de Janeiro, com análise documental referente ao período de janeiro de 2013 a abril de 2018. Resultado: houve uma grande variação no tempo de jejum pré-operatório, 0,3% dos pacientes fizeram jejum até 8 horas e 11,3% até 12 horas, alguns casos chegaram a fazer mais de 24 horas de jejum. Conclusão: foi perceptível que dentre prontuários analisados, os pacientes permaneceram em jejum perioperatório muito superiores fora dos padrões de segurança estipulados, gerando intercorrências que causam desconforto ao paciente, prejudicam a reabilitação, aumentam o tempo de internação e oneram o sistema

Objective:To investigate prolonged fasting in patients who underwent abdominal and gastrointestinal surgical procedures with general anesthesia, and possible complications in the pre, intra and postoperative periods. Method: an exploratory-descriptive study, with retrospective-documental cross-section and qualitative-quantitative approach, performed at a Federal Hospital of Rio de Janeiro, with documentary analysis from January 2013 to April 2018. Result: there was a great variation in time of preoperative fasting, with 0.3% of patients fasted for up to 8 hours and 11.3% for up to 12 hours, some cases reaching more than 24 hours fasting. Conclusion: Patients were found to be in perioperative fasting far beyond the stipulated safety standards, generating complications that cause discomfort to the patient, impair rehabilitation, increase length of hospital stay, and burden the system

Objetivo: Investigar el ayuno prolongado en pacientes que se sometieron a procedimientos quirúrgicos abdominales y del tracto gastrointestinal con uso de anestesia general, y las posibles complicaciones en el pre, intra y postoperatorio. Metodo: un estudio exploratório y descriptivo, con recorte transversal retrospectivo y documental con el abordaje cuali y cuantitativo, realizado en un Hospital Federal de Rio de Janeiro, con análisis documental referente al período de enero de 2013 a abril de 2018. Resultado:ocorrió una gran variación en el tiempo de ayuno preoperatorio, 0,3% de los pacientes hicieron ayuno hasta 8 horas y 11,3% hasta 12 horas, algunos casos llegaron a hacer más de 24 horas de ayuno. Conclusión: fue notable que entre los prontuarios analizados, los pacientes permanecieron en ayuno perioperatorio muy superiores fuera de los estándares de seguridad estipulados, generando intercurrencias que causan incomodidad al paciente, perjudican la rehabilitación, aumentan el tiempo de internación y el sistema

Incidencia de complicaciones intra y posoperatorias en pacientes geriátricos durante la cirugía abdominal mayor electiva / Incidence of intraoperative and postoperative complications in geriatric patients during major elective abdominal surgery

Introducción: El aumento de la expectativa de vida determina un incremento en la incidencia de enfermedades con indicación quirúrgica. El avance en las técnicas quirúrgicas, los cuidados intensivos y el conocimiento más profundo del proceso de envejecimiento tiende a favorecer la disminución de la morbimortalidad perioperatoria del paciente geriátrico. Objetivo: Determinar la incidencia de complicaciones intra y posoperatorias en pacientes geriátricos durante la cirugía abdominal mayor electiva. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo, de corte transversal a 373 pacientes geriátricos programados para intervención quirúrgica abdominal mayor desde enero de 2017 hasta diciembre de 2019 en el Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Dr. Miguel Enríquez. Se registró la incidencia de complicaciones perioperatorias relacionándolas con las variables de estudio. Resultados: Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron las cardiovasculares. La mortalidad fue escasa. Conclusiones: Las complicaciones perioperatorias detectadas en los pacientes geriátricos estudiados, se relacionan con las enfermedades previas, el tipo y la envergadura de la cirugía y con el tiempo quirúrgico(AU)

Introduction: The increase in life expectancy determines an increase in the incidence of diseases with surgical indication. Advances in surgical techniques, intensive care and deeper understanding of the aging process tend to favor the reduction of perioperative morbidity and mortality among geriatric patients. Objective: To determine the incidence of intraoperative and postoperative complications among geriatric patients during elective major abdominal surgery. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional and observational study was carried out with 373 geriatric patients scheduled for major abdominal surgery from January 2017 to December 2019 at Dr. Miguel Enríquez Clinical-Surgical Hospital. The incidence of perioperative complications was recorded, relating them to the study variables. Results: The most frequent complications were the cardiovascular ones. Mortality was low. Conclusions: The perioperative complications identified among the geriatric patients studied are related with previous diseases, with the type and extent of surgery, and with the surgical time(AU)

Consideraciones en pacientes con dolor crónico sometidos a cirugía / Considerations in chronic pain patients that will undergo surgery

Resumen El dolor crónico es una condición cada vez más prevalente, que afecta aproximadamente a un 32% de la población nacional. Estos pacientes poseen características particulares que complejizan un óptimo cuidado perioperatorio, sobre todo en términos de analgesia, efectos adversos de los distintos fármacos y complicaciones postquirúrgicas. El objetivo de esta revisión es exponer el creciente problema que involucra el manejo de los pacientes con dolor crónico no oncológico sometidos a una cirugía, y destacar algunas consideraciones que se deben tener en su cuidado. Dentro de los aspectos más relevantes están una adecuada caracterización del dolor y un buen esquema analgésico a ser utilizado en el perioperatorio, prefiriendo un enfoque multimodal ajustado acorde a las necesidades del paciente. Se debe tener especial consideración en pacientes usuarios crónicos de opioides, aquellos con dolor neuropático y aquellos con fibromialgia. Un adecuado seguimiento de estos grupos permitirá ajustar los esquemas de acuerdo con sus necesidades y lograr un mejor manejo analgésico perioperatorio.

Chronic pain is an increasingly prevalent condition, estimated in approximately 32% of the Chilean population. These patients have characteristics that make optimal perioperative care more complex, especially in terms of analgesia, adverse effects of the different drugs, and post-surgical complications. The aim of this publication is to expose the growing problem involved in the management of patients with chronic pain undergoing surgery, and to highlight some considerations that must be taken. Among the most relevant aspects are an adequate characterization of pain and a good analgesic scheme to be used in the perioperative period, preferring a multimodal analgesia approach adjusted according to the patient's needs. Special consideration should be given to patients with chronic opioids use, those with neuropathic pain and those with fibromyalgia. An adequate follow-up of these groups will allow adjusting the schemes according to their needs and achieve a better perioperative analgesic management.

Participación de los equipos de respuesta rápida de tromboembolia pulmonar durante el perioperatorio / Participation of pulmonary embolism response teams during the perioperative period

Resumen La tromboembolia pulmonar aguda representa una causa frecuente de morbimortalidad cardiovascular, sólo rebasada por los síndromes coronarios agudos y la enfermedad cerebrovascular. El inicio y la intervención de un equipo multidisciplinario de respuesta rápida en la tromboembolia pulmonar son imperantes para mejorar el pronóstico y reducir al mínimo las posibles secuelas en el subgrupo de pacientes más graves. En este artículo de revisión se describe y revisa de manera general el papel actual y potencial que tienen dichos equipos de respuesta rápida, con un enfoque particular en el perioperatorio.

Abstract Acute pulmonary embolism represents a frequent cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, only exceeded by acute coronary syndromes and cerebrovascular disease. The start-up and implementation of a designated pulmonary embolism response team is necessary to improve prognosis and minimize long-term sequelae in the subgroup of patients with significant pulmonary embolism. Herein, we describe and discuss an overview of the current and potential role of pulmonary embolism response teams, with a focus on the perioperative period.

Desafíos para el anestesiólogo en pacientes con Covid-19 / Challenges for the anesthesiologist regarding patients with COVID-19

Introducción: En diciembre del año 2019, una serie de casos de neumonía surgieron en Wuhan, Hubei, China; el 11 de marzo de 2020 se identifica el primer caso en Cuba. El SARS-CoV-2 se transmite rápidamente con consecuencias nefastas para la población y constituye actualmente una pandemia. Las técnicas avanzadas para manejo de vía aérea son propias de anestesiólogos e intensivistas, estas complejas y requieren de elementos y dispositivos que no se encuentran generalmente fuera del ámbito de quirófano. Objetivo: Describir la conducta anestesiológica ante pacientes anunciados para procedimientos quirúrgicos de urgencias o emergencia, con sospecha o confirmación de estar infectado por la COVID-19, durante el perioperatorio. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión de artículos referentes a conductas y estrategias a seguir en pacientes con sospecha/confirmación de la enfermedad COVID-19, tales como: preparación y limpieza del quirófano, consideraciones anestésicas, manejo de la vía aérea y las medidas y equipos de protección necesarias para el personal anestésico-quirúrgico. Desarrollo: La Organización Mundial de la Salud y organizaciones sanitarias recomiendan adoptar en todos estos enfermos de forma rutinaria, una serie de indicaciones descritas en el presente artículo. Conclusiones: Se requiere de entrenamiento y actualización continua por parte del personal médico y paramédico. Los especialistas involucrados en el manejo de la vía área deben disponer de algoritmos locales y del material necesario para garantizar una atención perioperatoria de calidad(AU)

Introduction: In December 2019, a series of pneumonia cases appeared in Wuhan, Hubei, China. On March 11, 2020, the first case in Cuba was identified. SARS-CoV-2 spreads rapidly, with fatal consequences for the population, and is currently a pandemic. The advanced techniques for the management of the airways are typical of anesthesiologists and intensivists. These are complex and require elements and devices not generally found outside the operating room. Objective: To describe the anesthesiological behavior in patients announced for emergency surgical procedures and with suspicion or confirmation of being affected by COVID-19, during the perioperative period. Methods: A review of articles referring to behaviors and strategies to follow in patients with suspicion/confirmation of COVID-19 disease was carried out; for example, preparation and cleaning of the operating room, anesthetic considerations, management of the airway, as well as the safety measures and the equipment necessary for the anesthetic-surgical personnel. Development: The World Health Organization and other health organizations recommend that a series of indications described in this article be adopted routinely in all these patients. Conclusions: Continuous training and updating is required by medical and paramedical personnel. The specialists involved in the management of the airways must have local algorithms and the materials necessary to guarantee quality perioperative care(AU)

Anestesia en el angiofibroma juvenil: un reto al anestesiólogo / Anesthesia in juvenile angiofibroma: an challenge for the anesthesiologist

Introducción: La anestesia para el angiofibroma juvenil es una de las intervenciones más complejas dentro de la otorrinolaringología, pues el sangramiento incoercible causa hipovolemia aguda la cual se produce en un breve período y lleva al shock hipovolémico y a la muerte de no tratarse adecuadamente. Objetivo: Realizar una actualización sobre el perioperatorio de la anestesia en el angiofibroma juvenil. Desarrollo: Se debe minimizar las pérdidas sanguíneas a toda costa. La mejor asociación fue la hipotensión inducida, la hemodilución hipovolémica y el predepósito de sangre autóloga, con la angiografia y embolización arterial selectiva del tumor. Conclusiones: La exéresis quirúrgica del angiofibroma juvenil es una intervención de alto riesgo. El equipo de trabajo constituye un elemento primordial. La asociación de hipotensión inducida, hemodilución hipovolémica y predepósito de sangre autóloga son los pilares fundamentales para la mejor evolución de estos pacientes(AU)

Introduction: Anesthesia for juvenile angiofibroma is one of the most complex interventions within otolaryngology, since incoercible bleeding causes acute hypovolemia, which occurs in a short period and leads to hypovolemic shock and death if not treated properly. Objective: To carry out an update about the perioperative period of anesthesia in juvenile angiofibroma. Development: Blood losses must be minimized at all costs. The best association was induced hypotension, hypovolemic hemodilution, and autologous blood predeposit, with angiography and selective arterial embolization of the tumor. Conclusions: Surgical removal of juvenile angiofibroma is a high-risk intervention. The work team is an essential element. The association of induced hypotension, hypovolemic hemodilution, and autologous blood predeposit are the fundamental pillars for the best evolution of these patients(AU)

Eficacia del bloqueo femoral modificado en los pacientes con diagnóstico de fractura de cadera / Effectiveness of modified femoral block in patients with a diagnosis of hip fracture

Introducción: La evidencia demuestra que un inadecuado alivio del dolor preoperatorio tiene consecuencias fisiológicas y psicológicas nocivas en los pacientes, aumenta la morbilidad y la mortalidad. Objetivo: Evaluar la eficacia del bloqueo femoral modificado en los pacientes con el diagnóstico de fractura de cadera. Método: Se realizó un estudio cuasiexperimental en el Hospital Universitario Manuel Ascunce Domenech de la provincia Camagüey, en el periodo correspondiente de enero 2016 hasta enero 2018. Se constituyó el universo con 639 pacientes programados de urgencia y electivo con el diagnóstico de fractura de cadera, a través de un muestreo aleatorio simple de manera automática con el Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Versión 21 para Windows, error aceptable y nivel de confianza del 95 por ciento. Se conformó la muestra por 295 pacientes. Resultados: La mayor parte de los pacientes intervenidos por fractura de cadera están por encima de la quinta década de la vida. Se diagnosticó la fractura extracapsular en 174 pacientes, en la evaluación del dolor a través del Cuestionario de dolor de McGill se constata dolor terrible de 4 con intervalo de confianza (2,00912-6,23110) antes del bloqueo y analgesia después del bloqueo de 1 con intervalo de confianza (0,73102 - 1,48209). Conclusiones: El bloqueo femoral modificado proporcionó analgesia en la totalidad de los casos(AU)

Introduction: Evidence shows that inadequate control of preoperative pain has harmful physiological and psychological consequences in patients, and increases morbidity and mortality. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of modified femoral block in patients with a diagnosis of hip fracture. Method: A quasi-experimental study was carried out at Manuel Ascunce Domenech University Hospital in Camagüey Province, from January 2016 to January 2018. The study population was made up of 639 emergency and elective surgical patients with the diagnosis of hip fracture of hip, through simple random sampling automatically with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 21 for Windows, acceptable error and 95% confidence level. The sample was made up of 295 patients. Results: Most of the patients operated on for hip fracture are above their fifth decade of life. Extracapsular fracture was diagnosed in 174 patients. Regarding pain evaluation through McGill's Pain Questionnaire, terrible pain of 4 was perceived, with confidence interval (2.00912-6.23110) before block; and also analgesia of 1 after blockage, with confidence interval (0.73102-1.48209). Conclusions: The modified femoral block provided analgesia in all cases(AU)

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

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

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

Resultados de un programa de recuperación mejorada (PRM) en cirugía colorrectal: efectos en la estadía hospitalaria / Shortening of hospital length of stay after the implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Program for elective colorectal surgery

Resumen Introducción Los Programas de Recuperación Mejorada (PRM) en cirugía colorrectal disminuyen las complicaciones y acortan la estadía hospitalaria. La implementación de un PRM representa un desafío en nuestro sistema de salud público, dado la alta demanda y recursos limitados. Objetivo Evaluar el efecto en la estadía hospitalaria (EH) posterior a la implementación de un PRM en cirugía colorrectal electiva en un hospital público. Materiales y Método Estudio retrospectivo, que incluyó pacientes entre 15 y 85 años operados electivamente de resecciones colorrectales en un hospital público entre 1 de enero de 2015 y 31 de diciembre de 2016. Se compararon dos grupos: 1) total de pacientes operados electivamente 1 año posterior a la implementación del PRM (post-PRM) y 2) total de pacientes operados electivamente un año previo a la implementación de PRM (pre-PRM), en términos de EH, reingresos, complicaciones y mortalidad a 30 días. Se realizó análisis de tiempo a evento para comparar la EH entre ambos grupos. Resultados Un total de 144 pacientes fueron incluidos: 92 en el grupo post-PRM y 52 en el grupo pre-PRM. No hubo diferencias clínicas entre ambos grupos. La mediana de EH en el grupo post-PRM fue 2 días menor que en el grupo control (5 vs 7 días, test de log-rank, p = 0,03). No hubo diferencia en complicaciones, reingresos ni mortalidad. Conclusión La implementación de un PRM en cirugía colorrectal electiva en un hospital público se asocia a una disminución de la EH sin aumento de morbimortalidad.

Background Enhanced Recovery Programs (ERP) in colorectal surgery has proved to decrease complications and shorten hospital stay. The implementation of an ERP could be a difficult task in a high-demanding public health system with limited resources. Aim Evaluate the effect on length of stay (LOS) after the implantation of an ERP for colorectal surgery in a resource-limited public hospital. Materials and Method This retrospective study included patients aged 15-85 years who underwent elective colorectal surgery at a resource-limited public hospital in Chile between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2016. We compared two groups: (1) total number of patients operated electively after 1-year of ERP implementation (post-ERP group) and (2) total number of patients electively operated 1-year previous ERP (pre-ERP group) in terms of LOS, readmissions, complications, and 30-day mortality. A time to event analysis was performed to evaluate differences in LOS. Results A total of 144 patients were included in this study: 92 in the post-ERP group and 52 in the pre-ERP group. There were no clinical differences between groups. The median LOS in the post-ERP group was 2 days lower than that in the control group (5 vs 7 days, log-rank test p = 0.03). There were no differences in complications, readmissions, and 30-day mortality. Conclusions The implementation of an ERP for colorectal surgery in a resource-limited hospital was associated with decreased LOS without increasing morbidity.

Beneficios perioperatorios por condicionamiento isquémico a distancia en la revascularización coronaria / Perioperative benefits of distant ischemic conditioning in coronary revascularization

Introducción: Una serie de breves periodos de isquemias a distancia pueden limitar el daño miocárdico producido por la isquemia/reperfusión. Objetivo: Analizar las diferencias entre los dos grupos (control y estudio) teniendo en cuanta el consumo de inotrópicos y/o vasopresores durante los períodos intra y posoperatorio, así como, incidencia de eventos adversos cardiacos mayores y mortalidad en el postoperatorio. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cuasiexperimental, explicativo, comparativo con control histórico, en dos grupos de 247 pacientes, propuestos para revascularización coronaria. Se colocó un torniquete en el brazo derecho, en el grupo estudio, alternando 3 insuflaciones con 3 desinsuflaciones con una presión de 200 mmHg, manteniéndola 5 min cada una. Este proceder se realizó previo, durante y después del evento isquémico mayor, provocado por el pinzamiento de la arteria coronaria. Resultados: Se logró una disminución significativa del consumo de drogas inotrópicas y vasoactivas. Se comprobó además, la disminución en la incidencia de bajo gasto cardiaco reversible, fibrilación ventricular, nuevo infarto agudo de miocardio. Conclusiones: El condicionamiento isquémico a distancia es una importante herramienta a tener en cuenta para la protección cardiaca perioperatoria en la revascularización coronaria(AU)

Introduction: A series of brief distant ischemia periods can limit myocardial damage produced by ischemia or reperfusion. Objective: To analyze the differences between the two groups (control and study) taking into account the consumption of inotropics and/or vasopressors during the intraoperative and postoperative periods, as well as the incidence of major cardiac adverse events and mortality in the postoperative period. Methods: A quasiexperimental, explanatory and comparative study with historical control was conducted on two groups of 247 patients proposed for coronary revascularization. A tourniquet was placed to the right arm, in the study group, alternating three insufflations with three dessufflations with a pressure of 200 mmHg, keeping each for five minutes. This procedure was performed before, during and after the major ischemic event, caused by pinching of the coronary artery. Results: A significant decrease in the consumption of inotropic and vasoactive drugs was achieved. The decrease in the incidence of low reversible cardiac output, ventricular fibrillation, and new acute myocardial infarction was also proven. Conclusions: Distant ischemic conditioning is an important tool to be taken into account for perioperative cardiac protection in coronary revascularization(AU)

Perioperative complications and mortality in elderly patients following surgery for femoral fracture: prospective observational study / Complicações perioperatórias e mortalidade em pacientes idosos submetidos a cirurgia para correção de fratura de fêmur: estudo prospectivo observacional

Abstract Background and objectives: Perioperative management of femoral fractures in elderly patients has been studied to determine modifiable causes of complications and death. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mortality rate and its causes in the elderly population with FF. We also evaluated perioperative complications and their association with postoperative mortality. Method: In this prospective and observational study, we evaluated 182 patients, by questionnaire and electronic medical record, from the moment of hospitalization to one year after surgery. Statistical analyzes using the multivariate Cox proportional hazards model and Kaplan-Meier curves were performed to detect independent mortality factors. Results: Fifty-six patients (30.8%) died within one year after surgery, and the main cause of death was infection followed by septic shock. The main complication, both preoperatively and postoperatively, was hydroelectrolytic disorder. For every one-unit (one-year) increase in age, the odds ratio for death increased by 4%. With each new preoperative complication, the odds ratio for death increased by 28%. Patients ASA III or IV had a 95% higher odds ratio for death than patients ASA I or II. Conclusions: Increasing age and number of preoperative complications, in addition to ASA classification III or IV, were independent factors of increased risk of death in the population studied. The mortality rate was 30.8%, and infection followed by septic shock was the leading cause of death.

Resumo Justificativa e objetivos: O manejo perioperatório das fraturas de fêmur em pacientes idosos tem sido estudado com o intuito de determinar causas modificáveis de complicações e óbito. Este estudo tem por objetivo avaliar taxa de mortalidade e suas causas na população idosa com fraturas de fêmur. Avaliamos também complicações perioperatórias e sua associação com mortalidade pós-operatória. Método: Neste estudo prospectivo e observacional, avaliamos 182 pacientes, por questionário e prontuário eletrônico, desde o momento da internação até um ano após a cirurgia. Análises estatísticas pelo modelo multivariado de riscos proporcionais de Cox e curvas de Kaplan-Meier foram feitas para detectar fatores independentes de mortalidade. Resultados: Cinquenta e seis pacientes (30,8%) obituaram em até um ano de pós-operatório, sendo que a principal causa determinada de óbito foi infecção seguida de choque séptico. A principal complicação, tanto pré quanto pós-operatória, foi distúrbio hidroeletrolítico. Para cada aumento de uma unidade (em ano) na idade, a razão de chance de vir a óbito aumentou em 4%. A cada nova complicação pré-operatória apresentada, a razão de chance de óbito aumentou em 28%. Os pacientes ASA III ou IV apresentaram razão de chance de óbito, em um ano, 95% maior do que aqueles ASA I ou II. Conclusões: O aumento da idade e do número de complicações pré-operatórias, além da classificação de ASA III ou IV, foram fatores independentes de risco aumentado de óbito na população estudada. A taxa de mortalidade foi de 30,8%, sendo que a infecção seguida de choque séptico foi a principal causa determinada de óbito.

Pre and post-operative otorhinolaryngology surgery care in patients with glycogen storage disease type 1 / Cuidados pré e pós-operatórios em cirurgia otorrinolaringológica em pacientes com glicogenose tipo 1b

ABSTRACT Objective: To discuss aspects of pre and post-operative otorhinolaryngology surgery in patients with glycogen storage disease type 1b. Case description: Description of three clinical cases with probable glycogen storage disease type 1b who underwent otorhinolaryngology surgery, showing the importance of multidisciplinary interaction to avoid episodes of hypoglycemia. Comments: Patients with glycogen storage disease type 1b present recurrent infections, including the otorhinolaryngology affections. When there is an indication for surgical treatment, the caloric intake should be carefully followed in order to prevent hypoglycemia. The way to ensure this is to perform the pre and postoperative period in the hospital ward. In the postoperative period, it is important to make a slow transition between the intravenous and oral routes and not suspend the infusion of glucose during the surgical procedure. The cases illustrate the need for the interaction of the otorhinolaryngologic surgeon with the anesthesiologist, the pediatrician and the gastro-pediatrician in the management of these patients, avoiding hypoglycemic episodes.

RESUMO Objetivo: Discutir aspectos de pré e pós-operatório de cirurgia otorrinolaringológica em pacientes com glicogenose tipo 1b. Descrição do caso: Descrição de três casos clínicos com provável glicogenose tipo 1b, que se submeteram à cirurgia otorrinolaringológica, mostrando a importância da interação multidisciplinar para evitar os episódios de hipoglicemia. Comentários: Pacientes com glicogenose tipo 1b apresentam infecções de repetição, incluindo as otorrinolaringológicas. Quando há indicação de tratamento cirúrgico, deve-se observar a garantia de aporte calórico para evitar hipoglicemia. A maneira de fazer isso é efetuar o pré e pós-operatório em enfermaria, tomando-se o cuidado, no pós-operatório, de realizar uma transição lenta entre a via endovenosa e a via oral e de não suspender a infusão de glicose durante o procedimento cirúrgico. Os casos ilustram a necessidade da interação do otorrinolaringologista com o anestesista, o pediatra e o gastropediatra na condução desses pacientes para que não desenvolvam hipoglicemia.

Effects of perioperative pelvic floor muscle training on early recovery of urinary continence and erectile function in men undergoing radical prostatectomy: a randomized clinical trial

ABSTRACT Aims: Radical prostatectomy (RP) can result in urinary incontinence (UI) and erectile dysfunction (ED), which negatively impact quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a perioperative pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) program versus usual care on early recovery of urinary continence and erectile function after RP. Materials and Methods: Of 59 eligible men, 31 were randomly allocated into 2 groups: Group 1 (Control, N=15) received usual post-RP care; and Group 2 (Physical therapy, N=16) received two pre-RP physical therapist-guided PFMT sessions, including exercises and electromyographic biofeedback, and verbal and written instructions to continue PFMT until RP, which was then resumed after urethral catheter removal. The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF) and the 5-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire were used to evaluate UI and ED, respectively. Results: Demographic characteristics were similar in both groups. Three months after RP, the UI rate was 72.7% and 70.0% in Groups 1 and 2, respectively (P >0.05). The severity and frequency of UI and its impact on QoL were evaluated by the ICIQ-Short Form, with scores of 6.9±6.26 in Group 1 and 7.0±5.12 in Group 2 (P >0.05). The IIEF-5 scores were similar in Groups 1 and 2 (5.73±7.43 vs. 6.70±6.68, respectively) (P >0.05). Conclusion: Our pre-RP protocol of two physical therapist-assisted sessions of PFMT plus instructions did not significantly improve urinary continence or erectile function at 3 months after RP.

Recuperación mejorada después de cirugía torácica: ERAS / Enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery

Resumen El concepto de Recuperación Mejorada Después de Cirugía, Enhanced recovery after Surgery (ERAS), engloba una serie de protocolos para el manejo perioperatorio optimizado en diversas patologías quirúrgicas. Los objetivos de estos protocolos son: mejorar los resultados quirúrgicos, disminuir las complicaciones, reducir los días de hospitalización, disminuir los costos asociados a la intervención y, finalmente, favorecer una rehabilitación más rápida. Para una correcta aplicación de estos protocolos, se requiere la interacción y el trabajo de un equipo multidisciplinario. En este artículo, se realizará una puesta al día de las intervenciones más importantes de los procesos perioperatorios de la cirugía torácica.

The concept of ERAS includes a series of optimized perioperative management protocols in various surgical pathologies. The objectives of these protocols are: improve surgical results, reduce complications, reduce length of in-hospital stay, reduce the associated health care costs and finally, favor a more rapid rehabilitation. For the correct application of these protocols, the interaction and work of a multidisciplinary team is required. In this article, an update will be made of the most important interventions in the perioperative processes of thoracic surgery.