Journal of neurosurgical anesthesiology
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Apr 2022
Using the Postoperative Morbidity Survey to Measure Morbidity After Cranial Neurosurgery.
The incidence of morbidity after cranial neurosurgery is significant, reported in up to a quarter of patients depending on methodology used. The Postoperative Morbidity Survey (POMS) is a reliable method for identifying clinically relevant postsurgical morbidity using 9 organ system domains. The primary aim of this study was to quantify early morbidity after cranial neurosurgery using POMS. The secondary aims were to identify non-POMS-defined morbidity and association of POMS with postoperative hospital length of stay (LOS). ⋯ Although our data suggests that POMS is a useful tool for measuring morbidity after cranial neurosurgery, some important morbidity items that impact on LOS are missed. A neurosurgery specific tool would be of value.
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Apr 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of Electroencephalography Spectral Edge Frequency (SEF) and Patient State Index (PSI)-Guided Propofol-Remifentanil Anesthesia on Delirium After Laparoscopic Surgery: The eMODIPOD Randomized Controlled Trial.
The effect of SedLine electroencephalography (EEG)-guided anesthetic care on postoperative delirium (POD) has not been studied. ⋯ Compared with usual care, SedLine spectral edge frequency-guided and patient state index-guided propofol-remifentanil anesthetic care neither alters anesthetic delivery nor decreases the unexpected low incidence of POD in relatively young Chinese patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery.
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Apr 2022
Observational StudyCorrelation Between Invasive and Noninvasive Technique of Intracranial Pressure Measurement in Children With Traumatic Brain Injury: An Observational Study.
Direct measurement of intracranial pressure (ICP) is an invasive technique with potential complications, which has prompted the development of alternative, noninvasive, methods of ICP assessment. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between noninvasive ultrasound-based measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD), transcranial Doppler-derived pulsatility index (PI), and invasive ICP measurements in children with traumatic brain injury (TBI). ⋯ In children with TBI, a combination of ONSD and PI strongly correlates with invasive ICP and has potential to screen for intracranial hypertension noninvasively. ONSD and PI may be useful tools for assessing ICP where invasive monitoring is unavailable or contraindicated.
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Apr 2022
Perceptions Regarding the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic's Impact on Neurocritical Care Delivery: Results From a Global Survey.
The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted many facets of critical care delivery. ⋯ This study reports the perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global neurocritical care delivery, and highlights shortcomings of health care infrastructures and the importance of pandemic preparedness.