Journal of neurosurgical anesthesiology
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Jul 2024
Meta AnalysisRisk Factors for Postanesthetic Emergence Delirium in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Emergence delirium (ED) is delirium that occurs during or immediately after emergence from general anesthesia or sedation. Effective pharmacological treatments for ED are lacking, so preventive measures should be taken to minimize the risk of ED. However, the risk factors for ED in adults are unclear. ⋯ Postoperative risk factors were indwelling urinary catheters, the presence of a tracheal tube in the postanesthetic care unit or intensive care unit, the presence of a nasogastric tube, and pain. Knowledge of these risk factors may guide the implementation of stratified management and timely interventions for patients at high risk of ED. The majority of studies included in this review investigated only hyperactive ED and further research is required to determine risk factors for hypoactive and mixed ED types.
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Jul 2024
Multicenter StudyBlood Pressure Management Goals in Critically Ill Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients in Australia and New Zealand.
Blood pressure (BP) management is common in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) admitted to an intensive care unit. However, the practice patterns of BP management (timing, dose, and duration) have not been studied locally. ⋯ BP management goals are commonly 'prescribed' to aSAH patients admitted to an intensive care unit in Australia and New Zealand, but BP management goal setting was not associated with improved outcomes in the adjusted analysis.
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Jul 2024
Randomized Controlled TrialAdding Ketamine to Epidural Morphine Does Not Prolong Postoperative Analgesia After Lumbar Laminectomy or Discectomy.
Epidural opioids provide effective postoperative analgesia after lumbar spine surgery. Ketamine has been shown to reduce opioid-induced central sensitization and hyperalgesia. We hypothesized that adding ketamine to epidural opioids would prolong the duration of analgesia and enhance analgesic efficacy after lumbar spine surgery. ⋯ The addition of ketamine to epidural morphine did not prolong the duration of analgesia after lumbar laminectomy.
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Jul 2024
Observational StudyAnesthesiology Performance Improvement and Reporting Exchange (ASPIRE) Quality Metrics in Patients Undergoing Decompressive Craniectomy and Endoscopic Clot Evacuation after Spontaneous Supratentorial Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Retrospective Observational Study.
We report adherence to 6 Anesthesiology Performance Improvement and Reporting Exchange (ASPIRE) quality metrics (QMs) relevant to patients undergoing decompressive craniectomy or endoscopic clot evacuation after spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH). ⋯ This study found variable adherence to ASPIRE QMs in sICH patients undergoing decompressive craniectomy or endoscopic clot evacuation. The relatively high number of patients excluded from individual ASPIRE metrics is a major limitation.
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Jul 2024
ReviewDesigning Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols in Neurosurgery: A Contemporary Narrative Review.
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols have revolutionized the approach to perioperative care in various surgical specialties. They reduce complications, improve patient outcomes, and shorten hospital lengths of stay. ⋯ This narrative review explores the barriers to, and pioneering strategies of, standardized procedure-specific ERAS protocols, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in neurosurgery and neuroanesthsia, patient-centered approaches, and continuous quality improvement initiatives, to achieve better patient outcomes. It also discusses initiatives to guide future clinical practice, research, and guideline creation, to foster the development of tailored ERAS protocols in neurosurgery.