BMC anesthesiology
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Case Reports
A case report of an atypical haemolytic uremic syndrome in pregnancy: something wicked this way comes.
Atypical Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome is an acute life-threatening condition, characterized by the clinical triad of microangiopathic hemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, kidney injury. Management of pregnants affected by Atypical Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome can be a serious concern for obstetric anesthesiologist in the delivery room and in the intensive care unit. ⋯ The clinical course of this report underlines how crucial it is for the obstetric anaesthesiologist to promptly identify Atypical Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome, since early initiation of eculizumab, together with supportive therapy, has a direct effect on patient outcome.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Study on the effectiveness and safety of ciprofol in anesthesia in gynecological day surgery: a randomized double-blind controlled study.
ciprofol is a new type of intravenous anesthetic, which is a tautomer of propofol, with the characteristics of less injection pain, less respiratory depression and higher potency, but little clinical experience. The aim of this study was to observe the efficacy and safety of the application of ciprofol in ambulatory surgery anesthesia in gynecology. ⋯ Compared with propofol, ciprofol had a similar anesthetic effect in gynecological ambulatory surgery, and the incidence of adverse events in the ciprofol group was lower.
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Peripheral nerve block is a common anesthetic technique used during orthopedic upper limb surgery. Injection of local anesthetics around the target nerve inhibits the action of voltage-dependent sodium channels, inhibiting neurotransmission of pain impulses and providing motor immobility. Compared to general anesthesia, it could improve functional recovery by inhibiting nociceptive impulses and inflammation, thus reducing postoperative pain and immobilization and improving postoperative rehabilitation. This systematic review evaluates the impact of peripheral nerve block versus general anesthesia on postoperative functional recovery following orthopedic upper limb surgery. ⋯ Current literature is limited and fails to identify the benefit of peripheral nerve block on functional recovery. More studies are needed to assess the impact on long-term recovery. Considering the potential impact on clinical practice and training, a prospective study on functional recovery is ongoing (NCT04541745).
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of pecto-intercostal fascial block combined with rectus sheath block for postoperative pain management after cardiac surgery: a randomized controlled trial.
Pecto-intercostal fascial block (PIFB) provides analgesia for cardiac median sternotomy, but many patients complain of severe drainage pain that cannot be covered by PIFB. Rectus sheath block (RSB) has been attempted to solve this problem, but whether PIFB combined with RSB can achieve better analgesia is uncertain. ⋯ The combination of PIFB and RSB reduced postoperative intravenous opioid consumption until 48 h after cardiac surgery.
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Meta Analysis
Application of cardiovascular interventions to decrease blood loss during hepatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Perioperative bleeding and allogeneic blood transfusion are generally thought to affect the outcomes of patients. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the benefits and risks of several cardiovascular interventions in patients undergoing hepatectomy. ⋯ Lowering the CVP seems to be effective and safe in adult patients undergoing hepatectomy. ANH and autologous blood donation should be used as a part of blood management for suitable patients in certain circumstances.