Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Mar 2019
Review Meta AnalysisAerosolized corticosteroids to prevent postoperative sore throat in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Postoperative sore throat negatively affects patient recovery and satisfaction levels. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of aerosolized corticosteroids in the prevention of postoperative sore throat in adults undergoing tracheal intubation for surgery. ⋯ Aerosolized corticosteroids may be superior to non-analgesic methods in preventing postoperative sore throat, but the evidence for efficacy and safety is still limited and not definitive.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Mar 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyIndications for fluid resuscitation in patients with septic shock: Post-hoc analyses of the CLASSIC trial.
Fluid resuscitation is recommended in septic shock, but the specific indications for fluids have not been established. Our aim was to investigate the indications currently used for fluid resuscitation and the effect of fluid on these indications in patients with septic shock admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). ⋯ In ICU patients with septic shock, low blood pressure, high lactate, and low urinary output were the most frequent indications for fluid. The effects of fluids when given on these indications were less clear, but may dependent on the time course of sepsis resuscitation.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Mar 2019
Observational StudyRebound pain following peripheral nerve block anaesthesia in acute ankle fracture surgery: An exploratory pilot study.
Peripheral nerve blocks (PNB) are increasingly used for anaesthesia and postoperative pain control in acute orthopaedic limb surgery but rebound pain upon cessation of PNBs may challenge the benefits on the pain profile. We aimed to explore the pain profile following acute ankle fracture surgery under PNB anaesthesia and investigate if rebound pain could pose a clinical problem. ⋯ This study thoroughly analyses the post-PNB pain profile and suggests rebound pain is a clinically relevant and problematic issue with the potential to outweigh the PNB benefits, especially for younger patients. The conclusions are tentative, and a randomised study is pending.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Mar 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyOropharyngeal leak pressure of the LMA Protector™ vs the LMA Supreme™; a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial.
Clinical characteristics such as oropharyngeal leak pressure (OLP) and ventilation peak pressure are important factors for successful use of supraglottic airway devices in general anaesthesia. We hypothesized that the LMA Protector™ compared to the LMA Supreme™ may develop a higher OLP, which could be of clinical significance. ⋯ The LMA Protector™ enabled a higher OLP compared to the LMA Supreme™. This finding may be important for patients requiring a higher peak pressure for sufficient supraglottic airway device ventilation.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Mar 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of deep vs moderate neuromuscular block on the quality of recovery after robotic gastrectomy.
It remains unclear whether deep neuromuscular blockade results in better postoperative recovery than does moderate neuromuscular blockade. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to compare the effects of deep neuromuscular blockade and moderate neuromuscular blockade on the quality of postoperative recovery in patients undergoing robotic gastrectomy. ⋯ Our findings suggest that the quality of recovery after robotic gastrectomy is similar for deep and moderate neuromuscular blockade. Therefore, deep neuromuscular blockade during robotic gastrectomy may be unnecessary, at least in patients with normal body mass index.