Computerised dynamic posturography to assess recovery comparing general anaesthesia with sedation and local anaesthesia for day case nasal surgery

Anaesthesia ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 56 (11) ◽  
pp. 1090-1115 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Makker ◽  
P. Bailey ◽  
R. Royston ◽  
E. Kulinskaya
1995 ◽  
Vol 109 (7) ◽  
pp. 614-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Srinivasan ◽  
R. B. S. Arasaratnam ◽  
G. A. Jankelowitz

AbstractSeptal surgery (submucous resection and septoplasty) has been performed as a day-case procedure routinely under general anaesthesia and local anaesthesia with sedation at the Ipswich Hospitalsince 1992. The outcome of the day-case septal surgery over a period of 18 months has been audited. A total of 95 cases were operated on of which 48 were under general anaesthesia (GA) and 47 under local anaesthesia (LA) with sedation using midazolam intravenously. The bleeding rate and overnight admission rate were 10.5 and 11.4 percent respectively. The bleeding rate was the same in both GA and LA groups. The combination of local anaesthesia and sedation has been foundto be safe, effective and acceptable to patients. It is concluded that septal surgery is suitable as a day procedure and that local anaesthesia combined with sedation has a definite place ifcarried out properly.


2007 ◽  
Vol 89 (5) ◽  
pp. 497-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Sanjay ◽  
A Woodward

INTRODUCTION Specialist hernia centres and public hospitals with a dedicated hernia service (Plymouth Hernia Service) have achieved remarkable results for inguinal hernia repair with the use of local anaesthesia and set the standards for groin hernia surgery. There is minimal data in the literature as to whether such results are reproducible in the National Health Service in the UK. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis of all inguinal hernia repairs performed in one district general hospital over a 9-year period was performed. The outcome measures were type of anaesthesia used, early and late postoperative complications and recurrence. A postal questionnaire survey was conducted to obtain satisfaction rates. In addition, a postal questionnaire survey of consultant surgeons in Wales was performed to determine the use of local anaesthesia and day-case rates for inguinal hernia repair. RESULTS A total of 577 hernia repairs were performed during the study period. Of these, 369 (64%) repairs were performed under local anaesthesia (LA) and 208 (36%) under general anaesthesia (GA). Day-case repair was achieved in 70% (400) of cases. The day-case rates were significantly higher under LA compared to GA (82.6% versus 42.6%; P < 0.05). Patients operated under LA had lower postoperative analgesic requirements and lower incidence of urinary retention compared with the GA group (P < 0.05). There were 7 (1.2%) recurrences at a median follow-up of 5.1 years (range, 10.3–2.5 years). Postal questionnaire revealed higher satisfaction rates with LA compared to GA repair. Only 15% of surgeons in Wales offer the majority of their patients local anaesthetic repair. CONCLUSIONS The use of LA results in increased day-case rates, lesser postoperative analgesic requirements and fewer micturition problems. The excellent results obtained by specialist hernia centres can be reproduced by district general hospitals by increasing the use of LA to repair inguinal hernias.


2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Z Hashmi ◽  
R Ahmed ◽  
T Zafar ◽  
M Ahmed ◽  
N Yousaf ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective To prove Inguinal mesh hernioplasty under L/A is safe and acceptable. Helps with post-operative pain and enables rapid recovery as a day case. Method All patients who underwent inguinal hernia repair under local anaesthesia were retrospectively analysed in our hospital between July 2014- July 2017. Clinical judgement was used for inclusion and exclusion parameters. Results From July 2014- July 2017, 260 patients were included in study who underwent Inguinal mesh hernioplasty under L/A. ASA grade for all patients ranged between I-III. The mean age was 37 (20-65). Intraoperatively (9.1) 3.5% patients had problems such as pain, hypotension or sweating. About (86.3%) 224 patients were discharged home the same day and remaining stayed overnight for less than 24 hours. Hematoma was seen in 5 (1.92%) patients, Urinary retention in 2 (0.7%) patients, Wound infection seen in 24(9.2%) patients, Readmission in 10 (3.8%) patients. Chronic groin pain was seen in 10 (3.9%) patients and no recurrence on 6 months follow up. Conclusions Our results showed that this procedure is feasible under L/A and can be performed safely. It showed satisfactory acceptance by the operating surgeon and patient, without significant perioperative issues. It is reliable and showed shorter hospital stay.


2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Nazar ◽  
S Lipscombe ◽  
S Morapudi ◽  
G Tuvo ◽  
R Kebrle ◽  
...  

Introduction: When the non-operative treatment of tennis elbow fails to improve the symptoms a surgical procedure can be performed. Many different techniques are available. The percutaneous release of the common extensor origin was first presented by Loose at a meeting in 1962. Despite the simplicity of the operation and its effectiveness in relieving pain with minimal scarring this procedure is still not widely accepted. This study presents the long-term results of percutaneous tennis elbow release in patients when conservative measures including local steroid injections have failed to relieve the symptoms. Patients and Methods: Percutaneous release of the extensor origin was performed in 24 consecutive patients (seven male and seventeen female), providing 30 elbows for this study. The age of the patients ranged from 26 to 71 years with mean age of 55 years. The technique involved a day case procedure in the operating theatre using local anaesthesia without the need for a tourniquet. The lateral elbow was infiltrated with 5mls 1% lignocaine and 5mls 0.5% bupivicaine with 1:200,000 adrenaline. All operations were performed by the senior author. The patients were assessed post operatively by using DASH (disabilities of arm, shoulder and hand) score and Oxford elbow scores. The mean follow up period was 36 months (1-71months). Results: Twenty one patients returned the DASH and Oxford elbow questionnaires. Four patients were lost in the follow up. The post operative outcome was good to excellent in most patients. Eighty seven percent of patients had complete pain relief. The mean post-op DASH score was 8.47 (range 0 to 42.9) and the mean Oxford elbow score was 42.8 (range 16 to 48). There were no complications reported. All the patients returned to their normal jobs, hobbies such as gardening, horse riding and playing musical instruments. Conclusion: In our experience Percutaneous release of the epicondylar muscles for humeral epicondylitis has a high rate of success, is relatively simple to perform, is done as a day case procedure and has been without complications. Percutaneous release is a viable treatment option after failed conservative management of tennis elbow.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 01-07
Author(s):  
Anna Konney ◽  
Mawutor Dzogbefia ◽  
Philip Oppong Peprah ◽  
Derrick Gyimah ◽  
Isaac Barnor

Objectives: Improvement in anaesthesia has allowed thyroidectomies to be performed mainly under general anaesthesia. There is however a growing interest in performing thyroid surgery under local or regional anaesthesia. The objective of this study was to analyse and share our experience with safety of thyroidectomy under regional cervical plexus block/ local anaesthesia in a tertiary referral hospital in Ghana. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on all patients who had thyroidectomy under local anaesthesia from 1st January 2017 to 31st May 2018 in KATH. Data collected were demography, grade of goitre, operating time, and duration of hospital stay, complications and cost effectiveness of the procedure. Data was analysed using Stata version 16.0software. Results: A total of 105 thyroidectomies were done in the study period out of which 16 were done under local anaesthesia. All 16 patients (16 females, 100%) and majority 11 (68.75%) were aged between 30 and 50 years. 11 (68.75) had grade IB goitres. The most frequently performed surgery was thyroid lobectomy 12 (75%) and in 75% of cases the surgery was completed between 60 and 90 minutes. Most patients, 9 (56.25%) were discharged home within 48 hours following surgery. The cost of treatment was averagely 30% less compared to same surgery under general anaesthesia. No complications were recorded in the post-operative period. Conclusions: Comprehensive clinical assessment and careful patient selection for thyroidectomy under local anaesthesia result in good surgical outcomes. The procedure is safe and cost-effective and should be performed by experienced surgeons for the best outcomes.


2020 ◽  
Vol 102 (9) ◽  
pp. 733-736
Author(s):  
S Marshall ◽  
A Ondhia ◽  
C Mearns ◽  
T Kandiah

Children provided with general anaesthesia for dental extractions at East Surrey Hospital were audited to determine the percentage of children who were prescribed adequate pain management in accordance with guidance published by the Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland. Three audit cycles were completed. Data were collected retrospectively through case note review. The results from the first cycle showed that only 47% of children were prescribed with a recommended analgesic regimen. Implementation of change included the development of a protocol for analgesic delivery, which was disseminated to the anaesthetic and dental teams. Full compliance with the audit standards was then demonstrated in the second and third cycles. This audit demonstrates the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in order to provide high standards of care for children undergoing dental extractions under general anaesthesia. The protocol developed could be applied to other surgical day case procedures for children to improve the patient experience.


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