Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 2022
Prevalence, Characteristics and Preoperative Predictors of Chronic Pain After Double-Lung Transplantation: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Data on chronic pain after lung transplantation are heterogeneous. This study prospectively explored the prevalence, characteristics, consequences, and preoperative predictors of pain in lung transplant recipients. ⋯ The authors report a high prevalence of chronic pain with concomitant psychosocial repercussions despite a reported mild intensity. Perioperative measures, such as personalized and detailed management plans, could improve patient satisfaction.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 2022
Case ReportsUltrasound-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Pulmonary Radiofrequency Ablation.
Surgical resection is the treatment of choice both for early-stage lung cancer and pulmonary metastatic disease. For patients with lung tumors who are not eligible for surgery, the minimally invasive modality of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) may be curative and, thus, should be considered. However, opinions regarding the optimal anesthetic technique for pulmonary RFA differ. ⋯ No patient required conversion from sedation to general anesthesia. There were no episodes of hemodynamic instability or desaturation (SaO2 ≤95%), and excessive sedation prevented patient collaboration in only one patient. In conclusion, ultrasound-guided single-injection TPVB is a safe and effective anesthetic technique for high-risk patients undergoing RFA for a primary lung tumor or lung metastases.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 2022
Observational StudySafety of Ultrasound-Guided Serratus Anterior and Erector Spinae Fascial Plane Blocks: A Retrospective Analysis in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery While Receiving Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Drugs.
Chest wall blocks are an effective strategy for postoperative pain control in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, but, in the absence of clinical trials evaluating their safety in the presence of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs, it still is recommended to follow the same guidelines developed for the neuraxial procedures and for peripheral blocks. ⋯ The authors did not find any problems related to the use of continuous ESPB and SAPB, although they were performed in the presence of anticoagulation and in a context with a high risk of bleeding such as cardiac surgery.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 2022
Efficacy of Preoperative Bilateral Thoracic Paravertebral Block in Cardiac Surgery Requiring Full Heparinization: A Propensity-Matched Study.
To assess the efficacy of preoperative bilateral paravertebral block (PVB) with general anesthesia (GA) in contributing to early extubation and decreasing opioid consumption in cardiac surgery. ⋯ This study demonstrated that preoperative bilateral PVB combined with GA contributed to early extubation in isolated first-time aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting and in the reduction of intraoperative and postoperative fentanyl consumption.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Feb 2022
A Systematic Review of Retractions in the Field of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia.
No systematic studies on retractions in cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia exist. The aim of this analysis was to identify characteristics and trends of retractions in this field over the past three decades. ⋯ Scientific misconduct represents the most common reason for retraction in cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia. The median time to retraction and journal IF decreased significantly over time. While this is promising, future efforts should be made to screen for falsified data and standardize the processes after retraction to highlight problematic manuscripts.