scholarly journals The analgesic efficacy of pregabalin for shoulder Arthroscopy: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: Erratum

Medicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (43) ◽  
pp. e27606
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark C. Kendall ◽  
Lucas J. Alves ◽  
Kristi Pence ◽  
Taif Mukhdomi ◽  
Daniel Croxford ◽  
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Background and Objectives. Methadone is commonly used in chronic pain, but it is not frequently used as an intraoperative analgesic. Several randomized studies have compared intraoperative methadone to morphine regarding postsurgical analgesia, but they have generated conflicting results. The aim of this investigation was to compare the analgesic efficacy of intraoperative methadone to morphine in patients undergoing surgical procedures. Methods. We performed a quantitative systematic review of randomized controlled trials in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar electronic databases. Meta-analysis was performed using the random effects model, weighted mean differences (WMD), standard deviation, 95% confidence intervals, and sample size. Methodological quality was evaluated using Cochrane Collaboration’s tool. Results. Seven randomized controlled trials evaluating 337 patients across different surgical procedures were included. The aggregated effect of intraoperative methadone on postoperative opioid consumption did not reveal a significant effect, WMD (95% CI) of −0.51 (−1.79 to 0.76), (P=0.43) IV morphine equivalents. In contrast, the effect of methadone on postoperative pain demonstrated a significant effect in the postanesthesia care unit, WMD (95% CI) of −1.11 (−1.88 to −0.33), P=0.005, and at 24 hours, WMD (95% CI) of −1.35 (−2.03 to −0.67), P<0.001. Conclusions. The use of intraoperative methadone reduces postoperative pain when compared to morphine. In addition, the beneficial effect of methadone on postoperative pain is not attributable to an increase in postsurgical opioid consumption. Our results suggest that intraoperative methadone may be a viable strategy to reduce acute pain in surgical patients.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Alessandro De Cassai ◽  
Federico Geraldini ◽  
Annalisa Boscolo ◽  
Laura Pasin ◽  
Tommaso Pettenuzzo ◽  
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Vertebral lumbar surgery can be performed under both general anesthesia (GA) and spinal anesthesia. A clear benefit from spinal anesthesia (SA) remains unproven. The aim of our meta-analysis was to compare the early analgesic efficacy and recovery after SA and GA in adult patients undergoing vertebral lumbar surgery. A systematic investigation with the following criteria was performed: adult patients undergoing vertebral lumbar surgery (P); single-shot SA (I); GA care with or without wound infiltration (C); analgesic efficacy measured as postoperative pain, intraoperative hypotension, bradycardia, length of surgery, blood loss, postoperative side effects (such as postoperative nausea/vomiting and urinary retention), overall patient and surgeon satisfaction, and length of hospital stay (O); and randomized controlled trials (S). The search was performed in Pubmed, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Google Scholar up to 1 November 2020. Eleven studies were found upon this search. SA in vertebral lumbar surgery decreases postoperative pain and the analgesic requirement in the post anesthesia care unit. It is associated with a reduced incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting and a higher patient satisfaction. It has no effect on urinary retention, intraoperative bradycardia, or hypotension. SA should be considered as a viable and efficient anesthetic technique in vertebral lumbar surgery.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Changjiao Sun ◽  
Xiaolin Ji ◽  
Xiaofei Zhang ◽  
Qi Ma ◽  
Peng Yu ◽  
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Abstract Background The interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB) is a commonly used nerve block technique for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy surgery; however, it is associated with potentially serious complications. The use of suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) has been described as an alternative strategy with fewer reported side effects for shoulder arthroscopy. This review aimed to compare the impact of SSNB and ISB during shoulder arthroscopy surgery. Methods A meta-analysis was conducted to identify relevant randomized controlled trials involving SSNB and ISB during shoulder arthroscopy surgery. Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, Cochrane Library, Highwire, CNKI, and Wanfang database were searched from 2010 through March 2021. Results We identified 1255 patients assessed in 17 randomized controlled trials. Compared with the ISB group, the SSNB group had higher VAS at rest in PACU (P = 0.003), 1 h after operation (P = 0.005), similar pain score 2 h (P = 0.39), 3-4 h (P = 0.32), 6-8 h after operation (P = 0.05), then lower VAS 12 h after operation (P = 0.00006), and again similar VAS 1 day (P = 0.62) and 2 days after operation (P = 0.70). As for the VAS with movement, the SSNB group had higher pain score in PACU (P = 0.03), similar VAS 4-6 h after operation (P = 0.25), then lower pain score 8-12 h after operation (P = 0.01) and again similar VAS 1 day after operation (P = 0.3) compared with the ISB group. No significant difference was found for oral morphine equivalents use at 24 h (P = 0.35), duration of PACU stay (P = 0.65), the rate of patient satisfaction (P = 0.14) as well as the rate of vomiting (P = 0.56), and local tenderness (P = 0.87). However, the SSNB group had lower rate of block-related complications such as Horner syndrome (P < 0.0001), numb (P = 0.002), dyspnea (P = 0.04), and hoarseness (P = 0.04). Conclusion Our high-level evidence established SSNB as an effective and safe analgesic technique and a clinically attractive alternative to interscalene block with the SSNB’S advantage of similar pain control, morphine use, and less nerve block-related complications during arthroscopic shoulder surgery, especially for severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and morbid obesity. Given our meta-analysis’s relevant possible biases, we required more adequately powered and better-designed RCT studies with long-term follow-up to reach a firmer conclusion.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liangku Huang ◽  
Peng Li ◽  
Liang Zhang ◽  
Guangming Kang ◽  
Haizhen Zhou ◽  
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Abstract Introduction: The analgesic comparison of perineural with intravenous dexamethasone on interscalene block for pain management of shoulder arthroscopy remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the influence of perineural with intravenous dexamethasone on interscalene block on the postoperative pain intensity of shoulder arthroscopy.Methods: We have searched PubMed, EMbase, Web of science, EBSCO, and Cochrane library databases through April 2021 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of perineural with intravenous dexamethasone on interscalene block for pain control of shoulder arthroscopy. This meta-analysis is performed using the random-effect model.Results: Five RCTs are included in the meta-analysis. Overall, compared with intravenous dexamethasone for shoulder arthroscopy, perineural dexamethasone leads to similar block duration (SMD=0.12; 95% CI=-0.12 to 0.35; P=0.33), pain scores at 12 h (SMD=-0.67; 95% CI=-1.48 to 0.15; P=0.11), pain scores at 24 h (SMD=-0.33; 95% CI=-0.79 to 0.14; P=0.17), opioid consumption (SMD=0.01; 95% CI=-0.18 to 0.19; P=0.95) and nausea/vomiting (OR=0.74; 95% CI=0.38 to 1.44; P=0.38).Conclusions: Perineural and intravenous dexamethasone demonstrated comparable pain control after shoulder arthroscopy when supplemented to interscalene block.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Weineng Xiang ◽  
Lin Jiang ◽  
Langtao Shi ◽  
Chengming Jiang ◽  
Yun Zhou ◽  
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Abstract Introduction The analgesic efficacy of magnesium sulphate added to bupivacaine for arthroscopy remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the efficacy of magnesium sulphate in combination with bupivacaine for arthroscopy. Methods We searched PubMed, EMbase, Web of science, EBSCO, and Cochrane library databases through July 2020 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of magnesium sulphate plus bupivacaine versus bupivacaine for arthroscopy. This meta-analysis is performed using the random-effect model. Results Six RCTs were included in the meta-analysis. Overall, compared with bupivacaine for arthroscopy, combination analgesia using magnesium plus bupivacaine was associated with significantly prolonged duration of analgesia (SMD=0.93; 95% CI=0.27 to 1.60; P=0.006) and first time to analgesic requirement (SMD=196.57; 95% CI=13.90 to 379.24; P=0.03), reduced pain scores (SMD=-1.71; 95% CI=-2.96 to -0.46; P=0.007) and analgesic consumption (SMD=-1.04; 95% CI=-1.49 to -0.60; P<0.00001), but showed no remarkable influence on nausea or vomiting (OR=1.54; 95% CI=0.60 to 3.97; P=0.37). Conclusions Magnesium sulphate added to bupivacaine may significantly improve the analgesic efficacy for arthroscopy.


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