Articles: general-anesthesia.
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Review Meta Analysis
Impact of ventilation strategies on pulmonary and cardiovascular complications in patients undergoing general anaesthesia for elective surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Many RCTs have evaluated the influence of intraoperative tidal volume (tV), PEEP, and driving pressure on the occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications, cardiovascular complications, and mortality in adult patients. Our meta-analysis aimed to investigate the association between tV, PEEP, and driving pressure and the above-mentioned outcomes. ⋯ Optimal intraoperative mechanical ventilation is unclear; however, our meta-analysis showed that low tidal volume and driving pressure-guided PEEP strategies were associated with a reduction in postoperative pulmonary complications.
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The potential neurotoxic impact of anaesthetic agents has been the subject of sustained debate and continuing research. White matter, which comprises more than half of the brain volume and largely consists of myelinated axonal bundles, is critical for communication between diverse brain regions and for supporting neurobehavioural function. ⋯ This review summarises the neuropathological and neuroimaging findings related to anaesthesia-induced white matter alterations in the developing brain. Future research is required to understand the effects of anaesthesia exposure on white matter development.
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Dec 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialPreoperative Ultrasound-Guided Internal Branch Block of Superior Laryngeal Nerve Reduces Postoperative Sore Throat Caused by Double Lumen Endotracheal Intubation: A Randomized Trial.
Postoperative sore throat (POST) is one of the more common side effects of tracheal intubation patients under general anesthesia (GA) after extubation using double-lumen endobronchial tubes (DLTs). The internal branches of the superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) block (iSLNB) have been reported to anesthetize the larynx for airway manipulation (such as awake tracheal intubation) and pain treatment efficiently. We hypothesized that ultrasound-guided iSLNB (US-guided iSLNB) combined with GA would ameliorate the incidence and severity of POST and hoarseness. ⋯ Preoperative US-guided iSLNB could significantly ameliorate the incidence and severity of POST induced by double-lumen bronchial catheter intubation.
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Comparative Study
Impact of Propofol-based Total Intravenous Anesthesia Versus Inhalation Anesthesia on Long-term Survival after Cancer Surgery in a Nationwide Cohort.
To compare the impact of propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) versus inhalational anesthesia (IA) on the overall survival following cancer surgery. ⋯ There is no association between the type of general anesthesia used during cancer surgery and postoperative overall, 1-, and 5-year survival.
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Review Case Reports
Electronic visualized double-lumen endobronchial tube for situs inversus totalis: A case report and literature review.
Using an electronic visualized double-lumen endobronchial tube (E-visual DLT) allows for excellent surgical visualization during one-lung ventilation. Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic condition wherein the bronchial and pulmonary lobar structures on the left and right sides of individuals are reversed compared to those of the general population. In the case of SIT, placing a left-sided E-visual DLT into the right bronchus might offer more advantageous one-lung ventilation. However, there have been no reported instances of using E-visual DLT single-lung ventilation anesthesia techniques for SIT. ⋯ Data and literature about SIT are scarce, necessitating thorough pre-planning and preparation.