Articles: postoperative.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · May 2019
Observational StudyLaparoscopic Superior Hypogastric Blocks for Postoperative Pain Management in Hysterectomies: A New Technique for Superior Hypogastric Blocks.
To evaluate the effect of intraoperative superior hypogastric blocks on postoperative pain management. ⋯ Intraoperative SHP block is a preferable modality for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing hysterectomy. The surgical laparoscopic modified anterior approach we describe is an uncomplicated and easily applicable method. More effective results would be seen if used together with wound site local anesthetic infiltration or abdominal wall plane blocks. (Clinical trial registration no. NCT03427840.).
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is an established treatment for patients with Parkinson disease. One adverse event is the development of postoperative confusion. The aim of this study was to report the incidence and associated factors of postoperative confusion after STN DBS surgery. ⋯ The incidence of postoperative confusion in this cohort was 26.5%. After analysis of confounding factors, the Charlson comorbidity index was significantly associated with postoperative confusion.
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Postoperative hypotension and hypertension are frequent events associated with increased risk of adverse outcomes. However, proper assessment and management is often poorly understood. As a part of the PeriOperative Quality Improvement (POQI) 3 workgroup meeting, we developed a consensus document addressing this topic. The target population includes adult, non-cardiac surgical patients in the postoperative phase outside of the ICU. ⋯ Despite evidence of associations with postoperative hypotension or hypertension with worse postoperative outcome, further research is needed to define the optimal levels at which intervention is beneficial, to identify the best methods and timing of postoperative blood pressure measurement, and to refine the management of long-term antihypertensive treatment in the postoperative phase.
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Lobar atelectasis (or collapse) is an exceedingly common, rather predictable, and potentially pathogenic companion to many forms of acute illness, postoperative care, and chronic debility. Readily diagnosed by using routine chest imaging and bedside ultrasound, the consequences from lobar collapse may be minor or serious, depending on extent, mechanism, patient vulnerability, abruptness of onset, effectiveness of hypoxic vasoconstriction, and compensatory reserves. Measures taken to reduce secretion burden, assure adequate secretion clearance, maintain upright positioning, reverse lung compression, and sustain lung expansion accord with a logical physiologic rationale. Both classification and logical approaches to prophylaxis and treatment of lobar atelectasis derive from a sound mechanistic knowledge of its causation.