Developed Extrapotine Myelinolysis after Hysteroscopic Myomectomy: A case report / 대한마취과학회지

Transcervical resection of endometrium is under-utilized in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, uterine myoma and menorrhagia. The procedure is similar to transurethral resection of prostate in men with a possibility of substantial absorption of irrigation fluid. Absorption of a large volume of fluid can cause excessive intravascular volume, hyponatremia, cerebral edema and death. Severe hyponatremia leading to extrapontine myelinolysis is an extremely rare complication of this procedure. So, We report a case of developed extrapontine myelinolysis after hysteroscopic myomectomy which, however, showed complete recovery.

Hydrohemothorax and Subclavian Artery Laceration during Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation: A case report / 대한마취과학회지

Central venous cannulation via an internal jugular vein has become a common procedure in the management and monitoring of severely ill patients. Although complications such as carotid artery puncture or pneumothorax have been reported, hemothorax is relatively uncommon. We describe a case of hydrohemothorax and subclavian artery laceration which occurred during right internal jugular vein cannulation. A 44-year-old female patient was admitted for laparoscopic adrenalectomy under general anesthesia. For central venous pressure monitoring, central venous cannulation performed. However, dilator overinsertion injured the right subclavian artery. This led to a massive ipsilateral hydrohemothorax requiring thoracotomy for subclavian artery repair. This case suggests that central venous cannulation should be done carefully and improves awareness of the potential for dilator induced injury.

The Effect of Anaesthetic Technique on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients undergoing Gynecologic Laparoscopy / 대한마취과학회지

BACKGROUND: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of sevoflurane with or without nitrous oxide compared with propofol on the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting after gynecologic laparoscopy. METHODS: One hundred and forty patients of ASA status I or II, undergoing gynecologic laparoscopy were studied. Patients were allocated randomly to one of four groups: (I) GROUP 1 (n = 35): Anesthesia was induced and maintained with propofol using a computer controlled infusion system in combination with 60% nitrous oxide in oxygen. (II) GROUP 2 (n = 35): Anesthesia was induced and maintained with sevoflurane in combination with 60% nitrous oxide in oxygen. (III) GROUP 3 (n = 35): Anesthesia was induced with sevoflurane with 100% oxygen and maintained with sevoflurane in combination with 60% medical air in oxygen. (IV) GROUP 4 (n = 35): Anesthesia was induced with propofol 2 mg/kg intravenously and maintained with sevoflurane in combination with 60% nitrous oxide in oxygen. The incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting and requests for antiemetic rescue medication were assessed 2 and 24 hours after surgery. RESULTS: In group 1 (compared with groups 2, 3, and 4), the incidences of postoperative nausea and vomiting (9% compared with 31%, 29%, and 37%) within the first 2 hours after surgery, were significantly lower. However, there were no statistical differences among the four groups in the 2 to 24 hours after surgery with respect to the incidences of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Conclusion: For gynecologic laparoscopy, the use of propofol for induction and maintenance is more effective at preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting than sevoflurane with or without nitrous oxide within the first 2 hours of surgery, This study found no statistically significant difference between the postoperative incidence of nausea and vomiting, whether 60% N2O or medical air was used with sevoflurane.

Comparison between Epidural Analgesia and Combined Spinal-Epidural Analgesia for Labor and Delivery / 대한마취과학회지

BACKGROUND: This study was designed to compare analgesic efficacy and side effects of intrathecal morphine and fentanyl with epidural bupivacaine. METHODS: Twenty nine healthy women, ASA physical status 1 or 2 with an uncomplicated pregnancy and single fetus in vertex position were given lumbar epidural or combined spinal-epidural analgesia. In the epidural analgesia group (n = 18), 0.25% bupivacaine 8 - 10 ml and fentanyl 50 - 75ng was injected into the epidural space. In the CSE group (n = 11), analgesia performed dural puncture with a 27 gauge spinal needle and fentanyl 15ng and morphine 0.2 mg in 2 ml normal saline solution was injected. In both groups, whenever the patient requests further analgesia, we injected 0.125% bupivacaine 10 ml and fentanyl 50 - 75ng into the epidural space. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the two groups in duration of analgesia, the second stage of labor and pushing. The CSE group offers rapid onset time. The total dose of bupivacaine and fentanyl administered during analgesia was significantly more in the epidural group than the CSE group. After intrathecal fentanyl 15ng and morphine 0.2 mg, the duration of analgesia was 162 +/- 122 min. After the first 0.25% bupivacaine 10 ml and fentanyl 50 - 75ng, it was 92.5 +/- 5 min in the epidural group and 190 +/- 101 min in the CSE group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Compared with epidural analgesia, Intrathecal fentanyl 15ng and morphine 0.2 mg as part of CSE analgesia provide rapid onset time and prolonged analgesia, and a lower total dose of local anesthetics for labor and delivery. However women who received CSE analgesia were more likely to itch (64%) than solely epidural analgesia.

The Effect of Lidocaine on the Onset Time of Rocuronium-induced Neuromuscular Blockade in Adults / 대한마취과학회지

BACKGROUND: Rapid-sequence intubation is a common technique to reduce anesthetic complication. Due to side effects of succinylcholine, nondepolarizing muscle relaxants have been tried. Rocuronium is a new nondepolarizing muscle relaxant with a brief onset of action, but devoid of the adverse reaction associated with succinylcholine. Most local anesthetics decrease neuromuscular transmission and pontentiate neuromuscular blocks of muscle relaxants. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of lidocaine on the onset time of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade in adults. METHODS: Fourty five patients, ASA physical status I or II, were randomly divided into three groups. Anesthetic induction with thiopental 5 mg/kg was made. Succinylcholine (1.0 mg/kg) was administered intravenously in group 1. Rocuronium (0.6 mg/kg) was given in group 2, additional lidocaine (1.0 mg/kg) was given intravenously 1 minute prior to the administration of rocuronium in group 3. Neuromuscular blockade was assessed by train-of-four at the adductor pollicis muscle with supramaximal stimulation of the ulnar nerve (2 Hz, 0.2 msec) every 10 seconds. The condition of intubation, the appearance of arrhythmias, side effects of drugs, and the changes of mean arterial pressure and heart rate were checked and compared in peri-induction periods. RESULTS: The onset time of group 1 (55.1 14.9 sec) was faster than that of group 2 (137.8 46.0 sec) and group 3 (139.3 41.0 sec), but there was no difference between the onset time of group 2 and that of group 3. Intubating conditions were good or excellent in all groups, but group 1 and 3 were better than group 2. There was no difference between the three groups in hemodynamics. More adverse effects were observed in group 1, that of group 2 and 3 were observed in only one case. CONCLUSIONS: The authors concluded that lidocaine is not effective on the onset time of rocuronium, but improves the intubating condition. Rocuronium is devoid of side effects of succinylcholine, but not a alternative to succinylcholine because its onset time is too slow when compared with succinylcholine.

The Effect of Lidocaine on the Onset Time of Rocuronium-induced Neuromuscular Blockade in Adults / 대한마취과학회지

BACKGROUND: Rapid-sequence intubation is a common technique to reduce anesthetic complication. Due to side effects of succinylcholine, nondepolarizing muscle relaxants have been tried. Rocuronium is a new nondepolarizing muscle relaxant with a brief onset of action, but devoid of the adverse reaction associated with succinylcholine. Most local anesthetics decrease neuromuscular transmission and pontentiate neuromuscular blocks of muscle relaxants. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of lidocaine on the onset time of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade in adults. METHODS: Fourty five patients, ASA physical status I or II, were randomly divided into three groups. Anesthetic induction with thiopental 5 mg/kg was made. Succinylcholine (1.0 mg/kg) was administered intravenously in group 1. Rocuronium (0.6 mg/kg) was given in group 2, additional lidocaine (1.0 mg/kg) was given intravenously 1 minute prior to the administration of rocuronium in group 3. Neuromuscular blockade was assessed by train-of-four at the adductor pollicis muscle with supramaximal stimulation of the ulnar nerve (2 Hz, 0.2 msec) every 10 seconds. The condition of intubation, the appearance of arrhythmias, side effects of drugs, and the changes of mean arterial pressure and heart rate were checked and compared in peri-induction periods. RESULTS: The onset time of group 1 (55.1 14.9 sec) was faster than that of group 2 (137.8 46.0 sec) and group 3 (139.3 41.0 sec), but there was no difference between the onset time of group 2 and that of group 3. Intubating conditions were good or excellent in all groups, but group 1 and 3 were better than group 2. There was no difference between the three groups in hemodynamics. More adverse effects were observed in group 1, that of group 2 and 3 were observed in only one case. CONCLUSIONS: The authors concluded that lidocaine is not effective on the onset time of rocuronium, but improves the intubating condition. Rocuronium is devoid of side effects of succinylcholine, but not a alternative to succinylcholine because its onset time is too slow when compared with succinylcholine.