scholarly journals Tracheal lesion during shoulder surgery: a case report and systemic review of the literature

Author(s):  
Luigi Vetrugno ◽  
Michele Divella ◽  
Daniele Orso ◽  
Cristian Deana ◽  
Giulia Vaccher ◽  
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AbstractPneumomediastinum (PNM) and pneumothorax (PNX) are documented complications of arthroscopic shoulder surgery (ATS). Plexus anesthetic block and tracheal lesions during endotracheal intubation are hypothesized to be the underlying risk factors; however, the actual evidence supporting this hypothesis is scarce.A case of bilateral laterocervical emphysema, subcutaneous edema, and signs of PNM after ATS performed under general anesthesia and supra-scapular nerve block is presented. An up-to-date systematic review of PNM/PNX during orthopedic surgery was performed, involving six databases: PubMed (1996–present), Embase (1974–present), Scopus (2004–present), SpringerLink (1950–present), Ovid Emcare (1995–present), and Google Scholar (2004–present).Twenty-five case studies met the eligibility criteria. In 24 cases, the patient underwent general anesthesia and orotracheal intubation; in 9 of these, a plexus anesthetic block was also performed. One case involved ATS under plexus anesthetic block only. In 10 cases, the diagnostic finding was PNM. In 5 cases, the diagnostic finding was associated with PNX. PNX was detected in 17 cases. In 2 cases, SE was found in the absence of any evidence of either PNM or PNX. A tracheal lesion was identified in 3 cases.Endotracheal intubation and loco-regional anesthesia are not the only predisposing risk factors at play in the pathogenesis of PNM/PNX. Rather, multi-factorial pathogenesis seems more probable, necessitating that specific attention is paid during ATS to the change in patient position on the operating bed, to any slipping of the endotracheal tube, to patient monitoring whilst under the drapes, and to the cuff pressure. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42021260370.

Author(s):  
Ahmed M. El Sharkawy ◽  
Mustafa M. Rawas ◽  
Amany M. Altoies ◽  
Mohammed A. Al Arbash ◽  
Abdulaziz A. Alzahrani ◽  
...  

Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a common complaint that is classified as the 8th most undesirable events after general anesthesia. Endotracheal intubation has been estimated to be the commonest factor causing POST. We aim to review the risk factors and preventive measures to reduce the incidence and severity of POST following endotracheal intubation. Although sore throat can be induced by many perioperative factors, endotracheal intubation remains the commonest cause that can induce endothelial injury and a subsequent sore throat. Many risk factors for this association has been reported. The most common risk factors include ages less than 60 years of age, female sex, cough, and asthma, underlying chest diseases, type and timing of the operation, type, and size of the used endotracheal tube. Moreover, the experience of the personnel intubating the patients may have been another risk factor. Medical prevention of POST can be achieved by several agents as steroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists, careful monitoring of the tracheal cuff pressure, and licorice application. On the other hand, using lidocaine has been contraindicated according to previous meta-analysis results. Additionally, we recommend that future studies with bigger sample sizes are should be conducted for further validation of the new modalities.


2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dino Irawan ◽  
Nopian Hidayat

Abstrak. Penelitian ini berjudul perbandingan tingkat kenyamanan pasca pembiusan umum dengan endotracheal tube antara pemberian dexametasone intravena dan lidocaine spray di RSUD Arifin Achmad Provinsi  Riau. Tingkat kenyamanan berupa nyeri tenggorok pada pasien yang menjalani pembiusan umum dengan intubasi endotrakeal dapat dipengaruhi oleh beberapa hal yaitu obat-obatan yang diberikan, teknik insersi, tekanan cuff dan manajemen setelah insersi.Nyeri tenggorok pada pasien yang menjalani anestesi umum dengan intubasi endotrakeal pada umumnya tidak berakibat fatal dan akan menghilang dalam 48-72 jam setelah operasi tetapi hal ini dapat menyebabkan gangguan yang cukup berarti bagi pasien, menambah lama dan biaya rawatan pasien di rumah sakit serta meninggalkan kesan buruk terhadap operasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan randomized clinical controlled trial dengan rancangan eksperimental yang dilakukan pada 104 pasien yang menjalani anestesi umum dengan endotrakeal tube di RSUD Arifin Achmad Provinsi Riau pada bulan September-Oktober 2019. Pada hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa pemberian dexametasone intravena sebelum tindakan intubasi endotrakeal lebih efektif dalam mencegah nyeri tenggorok pasca operasi dibandingkan lidocaine spray (19.2% untuk Dexametasone intravena dan 29.8% pada Lidocaine spray). Secara statistik, perbedaan kejadian nyeri tenggorok antara kelompok Dexametasone intravena dan Lidocaine spray adalah bermakna pada skoring 1 jam post operasi (p 0.05) dan tidak bermakna pada skoring 24 jam post operasi (p0.05). Insidensi nyeri tenggorok terbanyak berdasarkan usia adalah pada kelompok usia 46-55 tahun dan 55-65 tahun, berdasarkan jenis kelamin adalah lebih banyak pada perempuan dibandingkan laki-laki, dan lebih banyak pada pasien yang mempunyai riwayat merokok. Kata kunci: nyeri tenggorok, dexametasone intravena, lidocaine spray, RSUD Arifin Achmad Provinsi Riau Abstract. This study is about the comparison of the level of comfort after general anesthesia with an endotracheal tube between administration of intravenous dexametasone and lidocaine spray in Arifin Achmad General Hospital of Riau Province. The level of comfort in the form of sore throat in patients undergoing general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation can be influenced by several things such as administration of drugs, insertion techniques, cuff pressure and management after insertion. Sore throat in patients undergoing general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation is generally not fatal and will disappear within 48-72 hours after surgery but this can cause significant disruption to the patient, increase the length and cost of patient care in the hospital and leave bad impression from surgery. This study is a randomized clinical controlled trial with an experimental design conducted on 104 patients undergoing general anesthesia with endotracheal tube at Arifin Achmad General Hospital in Riau Province in September-October 2019. The study found that administration of intravenous dexametasone before endotracheal intubation is more effective in preventing postoperative sore throat compared to lidocaine spray (19.2% for intravenous Dexametasone and 29.8% in Lidocaine spray). Statistically, the difference in the incidence of sore throat between the intravenous Dexametasone group and Lidocaine spray was significant at 1 hour postoperative scoring (p 0.05) and not significant at 24 hour postoperative scoring (p 0.05). The highest incidence of sore throat by age is in the age group 46-55 years and 56-65 years, more frequent in women than men, and more frequent in patients who have a history of smoking. Keywords: sore throat, intravenous dexametasone, lidocaine spray, Arifin Achmad General Hospital Riau Province


Author(s):  
Gabriele Skabeikyte ◽  
Rasa Barkauskiene

Abstract Background Research on personality pathology in adolescence has accelerated during the last decade. Among all of the personality disorders, there is strong support for the validity of borderline personality disorder (BPD) diagnosis in adolescence with comparable stability as seen in adulthood. Researchers have put much effort in the analysis of the developmental pathways and etiology of the disorder and currently are relocating their attention to the identification of the possible risk factors associated with the course of BPD symptoms during adolescence. The risk profile provided in previous systematic reviews did not address the possible development and course of BPD features across time. Having this in mind, the purpose of this systematic review is to identify the factors that are associated with the course of BPD symptoms during adolescence. Methods Electronic databases were systematically searched for prospective longitudinal studies with at least two assessments of BPD as an outcome of the examined risk factors. A total number of 14 articles from the period of almost 40 years were identified as fitting the eligibility criteria. Conclusions Factors associated with the course of BPD symptoms include childhood temperament, comorbid psychopathology, and current interpersonal experiences. The current review adds up to the knowledge base about factors that are associated with the persistence or worsening of BPD symptoms in adolescence, describing the factors congruent to different developmental periods.


2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 030006052198946
Author(s):  
Xiaoguang Fan ◽  
Sha Li ◽  
Xianshang Zeng ◽  
Weiguang Yu ◽  
Xiangzhen Liu

Objective To explore possible risk factors for poor outcomes following percutaneous vertebroplasty (PV) for painful osteoporotic compression fractures of thoracolumbar vertebra. Methods This was a retrospective review of data from patients who underwent PV at our institution over a ten-year period to evaluate the association between possible risk factors and thoracolumbar pain (T11-L2). According to the difference between pre- and post-operative visual analogue scale (VAS) scores for pain, patients were separated into poor relief (PR; <4) and good relief (GR; ≥4) of pain. Results Of the 750 patients identified, 630 (PR group, n =310; GR group, n = 320) fulfilled the eligibility criteria. Multivariate binary logistic analysis showed that bone mineral density (BMD), >2 fractured vertebral bodies, maldistribution of bone cement, <5 ml bone cement injected into a single vertebral body and thoracolumbar fascia injury prior to surgery were independent risk factors associated with thoracolumbar pain following PV. Conclusion Although prospective controlled studies are required to confirm our results, this review suggests that the above factors should be taken into account when selecting patients for PV.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (01) ◽  
pp. e17-e20
Author(s):  
Takeshi Tanaka ◽  
Kenji Ishii ◽  
Kyoko Matsumoto ◽  
Koushirou Miura ◽  
Ayako Kihara ◽  
...  

AbstractWe conducted a retrospective analysis of 497 patients who underwent tonsillectomy at Kamio Memorial Hospital from September 2015 to August 2018. A total of 35 cases (7.0%) developed postoperative bleeding and three cases (0.6%) needed a second operation under general anesthesia to stop the bleeding. Postoperative bleeding most frequently occurred between 24 hours and 6 days after the operation. The incidence of postoperative bleeding was significantly higher in males and in patients aged 20 to 39 years old. The operation time, body mass index, smoking habit, and history of hypertension were not identified as clinical risk factors for bleeding after tonsillectomy in this study.


2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ye Sun ◽  
Hua Fan ◽  
Xiao-Xia Song ◽  
Hua Zhang

Abstract Background The present study aimed to compare three fixation methods for orotracheal intubation. Methods Through literature retrieval, the effects of the adhesive/twill tape method, fixator method, and adhesive/twill tape–fixator alternation method on patients with tracheal intubation in the intensive care unit (ICU) were compared. Results The fixator and alternation methods were more effective in protecting the tongue mucosa and teeth. The alternation method was superior to the other two methods in maintaining the position of the endotracheal intubation. However, the difference in facial and lip injuries between the three methods was not statistically significant. Conclusion The fixator method can significantly reduce intraoral injury and is more suitable for older people with weak tongue mucosa and loose teeth. These are worth popularizing among a wider group.


1997 ◽  
Vol 87 (6) ◽  
pp. 1335-1342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew D. J. Watts ◽  
Adrian W. Gelb ◽  
David B. Bach ◽  
David M. Pelz

Background In the emergency trauma situation, in-line stabilization (ILS) of the cervical spine is used to reduce head and neck extension during laryngoscopy. The Bullard laryngoscope may result in less cervical spine movement than the Macintosh laryngoscope. The aim of this study was to compare cervical spine extension (measured radiographically) and time to intubation with the Bullard and Macintosh laryngoscopes during a simulated emergency with cervical spine precautions taken. Methods Twenty-nine patients requiring general anesthesia and endotracheal intubation were studied. Patients were placed on a rigid board and anesthesia was induced. Laryngoscopy was performed on four occasions: with the Bullard and Macintosh laryngoscopes both with and without manual ILS. Cricoid pressure was applied with ILS. To determine cervical spine extension, radiographs were exposed before and during laryngoscopy. Times to intubation and grade view of the larynx were also compared. Results Cervical spine extension (occiput-C5) was greatest with the Macintosh laryngoscope (25.9 degrees +/- 2.8 degrees). Extension was reduced when using the Macintosh laryngoscope with ILS (12.9 +/- 2.1 degrees) and the Bullard laryngoscope without stabilization (12.6 +/- 1.8 degrees; P &lt; 0.05). Times to intubation were similar for the Macintosh laryngoscope with ILS (20.3 +/- 12.8 s) and for the Bullard without ILS (25.6 +/- 10.4 s). Manual ILS with the Bullard laryngoscope results in further reduction in cervical spine extension (5.6 +/- 1.5 degrees) but prolongs time to intubation (40.3 +/- 19.5 s; P &lt; 0.05). Conclusions Cervical spine extension and time to intubation are similar for the Macintosh laryngoscope with ILS and the Bullard laryngoscope without ILS. However, time to intubation is significantly prolonged when the Bullard laryngoscope is used in a simulated emergency with cervical spine precautions taken. This suggests that the Bullard laryngoscope may be a useful adjunct to intubation of patients with potential cervical spine injury when time to intubation is not critical.


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