Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · May 2022
A comparison of face-to-face, brochure- and video-assisted anesthesia interviews: a qualitative randomized survey study.
Previous studies showed mixed results for patient satisfaction by supplementing the preanesthetic assessment with written or audio-visual materials. We hypothesize that an audio-visual aid or a brochure in addition to face-to-face interview, leads to improved patient satisfaction and shortens the preanesthetic assessment duration. ⋯ Additional information imparted in the form of an educational brochure or videos immediately before the preanesthetic assessment and interview does not lead to higher patient satisfaction.
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Minerva anestesiologica · May 2022
Prognostic role of automatic pupillometry in sepsis: a retrospective study.
Sepsis-associated brain dysfunction is a frequent disorder in septic patients and has a multifactorial pathophysiology. Cholinergic pathways and brainstem dysfunction may result in pupillary alterations. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether early assessment of the Neurological Pupil Index (NPiTM) derived from an automated pupillometry could predict mortality in critically ill septic patients. ⋯ In this study, no independent prognostic role of NPi was observed in septic patients. Further larger prospective studies are needed to better evaluate the role of automated pupillometry in this setting.