Manejo del dolor posoperatorio en cirugía radical urológica con anestesia epidural / No disponible

La analgesia epidural lumbar posoperatoria es una técnica muy útil en el manejo del dolor posoperatorio (D.P.O.) tras cirugía radical urológica (C.R.U.). Presentamos los resultados del análisis de nuestra experiencia con el manejo de ropivacaína 0,2%, vía epidural, con bomba de perfusión continua. Por el grado de analgesia y confort posoperatorio conseguimos, así como la reducción del trabajo del equipo de enfermería, pensamos que la analgesia posoperatoria epidural con ropivacaína es una técnica idónea y de fácil manejo en planta para la enfermería de urología

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[Thermal effects of epidural anesthetic block]. / Efectos térmicos del bloqueo anestésico epidural.

In a sample of 20 healthy men (ASA I) we studied the thermal effects induced after epidural anesthetic blockade with bupivacaine (0.625%) and their relationship with the level of sensitive blockade to puncture or to cold. After 30 min of epidural injection of bupivacaine the level of cephalic analgesia was D IX (D IX +/- 2 segments) and that of cold discrimination D VII (D VII +/- 2 segments) being the thermo-algesic differential blockade of 2 to 3 segments. During epidural anesthesia there was a significant increase in foot skin temperature (4.1 +/- 1 centigrade degrees, p less than 0.001) without any appreciable skin temperature change at the thorax, abdomen, thigh, and calves. It is concluded that epidural anesthesia with bupivacaine (0.625%) at a sensitive analgesic level D IX produces significant increases in skin temperature only at the foot. This indicates that the extension level of sympathetic blockade is lower that of the analgesia.

[Rheological and expander effect of hydroxyethyl-starch in intradural anesthesia]. / Efecto reológico y expansor del hidroxietilalmidón en anestesia intradural.

We have evaluated the effect of the infusion of hydroxyethylstarch (HES) on blood viscosity and its usefulness to prevent hypotension associated with intradural anesthetic blockade. The sample consisted of 20 healthy patients scheduled for elective surgery with intradural anesthesia (0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine), in whom 500 ml of HES were infused in 20 minutes. Blood samples were taken before lumbar puncture and 20 minutes after it and once HES infusion had been finished. Blood viscosity, the erythrocyte and leukocyte mass parameters and biochemical values (total protein, BUN, creatinine, glucose) were measured. Blood pressure (systolic, diastolic, mean) and heart rate were monitored every 5 minutes. During the study time, systolic blood pressure did not show significant changes. Mean and diastolic blood pressure in the minutes 15 and 20 were reduced in less than 10 mmHg (p less than 0.01). Packed red cell volume diminished in 5.7% and the blood viscosity in 0.5-2.3 mPas. It was concluded that HES is a good option for intradural anesthesia because of its plasma volume expanding effect and the hemodilution it induces.

[Anesthetic management of a hydatid cyst adhering to the inferior vena cava]. / Tratamiento anestésico de un quiste hidatídico adosado a la vena cava inferior.

A patient with a hepatic hydatid cyst with fistula formation to inferior vena cava is reported. To carry out the resection, the cyst was isolated from systemic circulation by means of cardiopulmonary bypass. Inferior vena cava was cannulated through the right atrium until the implantation area of the cyst (above the hepatic veins) was surpassed. Bypass was carried out in 25 minutes by means of cannulation of the ascending aorta, without clamping the aorta, myocardial protection or hypothermia. Postoperative analgesia was achieved with a lumbar epidural catheter. Measures to prevent anaphylactic shock are recommended, an anesthetic technique based on the prevention of hypersensitivity reactions and a careful surgical technique to prevent hydatid dissemination.