scholarly journals Preprocedural Ultrasound Guidance for Combined Spinal-Epidural Anesthesia Results in Better Success Rates in Elderly Patients with Hip Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Qu ◽  
Luying Chen ◽  
Yuling Zhang ◽  
Mengting Jiang ◽  
Caineng Wu ◽  
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Abstract Background: Combined spinal-epidural (CSE) anesthesia is considerably challenging for elderly patients with hip fractures. This study aimed to investigate the ability of a modified preprocedural ultrasound-guided technique to improve the success rate and efficacy of CSE anesthesia for elderly patients with hip fractures. Methods: This prospective, single-blind, parallel-group randomized controlled trial included 80 patients (aged ≥ 65 years) who were scheduled for elective hip fracture surgery with CSE anesthesia. Patients were randomly allocated into either the landmark group (n = 40) or the ultrasound group (n = 40). The primary outcome was first-pass success rate. Secondary outcomes included first-attempt success rate; number of needle insertion attempts; number of needle passes; locating, puncture, and total time; level of block; procedural adverse reactions and postoperative complications; and patient satisfaction score. Patients were blinded to group allocation.Results: All patients,40 in each group, completed the study and were included in the final analysis. The first-pass success rates for the landmark and ultrasound groups were 20% and 70%, respectively (P < 0.001). The first-attempt success rates in the landmark and ultrasound groups were 42.5% and 85%, respectively (P < 0.001). The number of needle insertion attempts and passes in the landmark group were 2 (1, 2) and 3 (2, 4), respectively; values of 1 (1, 1) and 1 (1, 2) were documented for the ultrasound group (median [interquartile range], all P < 0.001). The locating time (P < 0.001) and total time (P = 0.001) were longer in the ultrasound group, while puncture time was shorter (P = 0.003). No significant difference was found regarding the incidence of adverse reactions and complications. More patients in the ultrasound group had a satisfaction score of 4–5 (P = 0.007). Subgroup analysis demonstrated benefits for ultrasound in patients with scoliosis.Conclusions: Modified ultrasound-assisted CSE anesthesia increases first-pass and first-attempt success rates, and reduces needle insertion attempts, passes, and puncture time for elderly patients with hip fracture, especially those with scoliosis. This technique improves patient satisfaction and warrants consideration for application in clinical practice.Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Register, ChiCTR1900020819. Registered January 20, 2019, http://www.chictr.org.cn/showprojen.aspx?proj=34634


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Qu ◽  
Luying Chen ◽  
Yuling Zhang ◽  
Mengting Jiang ◽  
Caineng Wu ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Combined spinal-epidural (CSE) anesthesia is considerably challenging for elderly patients with hip fractures due to spine degeneration and limitations in positioning. This study aimed to investigate the ability of a modified preprocedural ultrasound-guided technique to improve the success rate and efficacy of CSE anesthesia for elderly patients with hip fractures. Methods: This prospective, single-blinded, parallel-group randomized controlled trial included 80 patients (aged ≥ 65 years) who were scheduled for elective hip fracture surgery with CSE anesthesia. Patients were randomly allocated into landmark group (n = 40) or the ultrasound group (n = 40). The primary outcome was first-pass success rate. Secondary outcomes included first-attempt success rate; number of needle insertion attempts; number of needle passes; locating, puncture, and total time; level of block; procedural adverse reactions and postoperative complications; and patient satisfaction score. Patients were blinded to group allocation.Results: 80 patients completed the study and were included in the final analysis. The first-pass success rates for the landmark and ultrasound groups were 20% and 70%, respectively (P < 0.001). The first-attempt success rates in the landmark and ultrasound groups were 42.5% and 85%, respectively (P < 0.001). The median number of attempts was lower in ultrasound-assisted group (1[1,1]) than landmark-guided group (2[1,2]), P < 0.001). The median number of needle passes was lower in ultrasound group (1[1,2]) than in landmark-guided group (3[2,4], P < 0.001). The locating time (P < 0.001) and total time (P = 0.001) were longer in the ultrasound group, while puncture time was shorter (P = 0.003). No significant difference was found regarding the incidence of adverse reactions and complications. More patients in the ultrasound group had a high satisfaction score of 4–5 (P = 0.007). Interestingly, subgroup analysis demonstrated benefits for ultrasound in patients with scoliosis.Conclusions: Modified ultrasound-assisted CSE anesthesia increases first-pass and first-attempt success rates, and reduces needle insertion attempts, passes, and puncture time for elderly patients with hip fracture, especially those with scoliosis. This technique improves patient satisfaction and warrants consideration for application in clinical practice.Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Register (identifier, ChiCTR1900020819; date of registration, January 20, 2019).



2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Qu ◽  
Luying Chen ◽  
Yuling Zhang ◽  
Mengting Jiang ◽  
Caineng Wu ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Combined spinal-epidural (CSE) anesthesia is considerably challenging for elderly patients with hip fractures due to spine degeneration and limitations in positioning. This study aimed to investigate the ability of a modified preprocedural ultrasound-guided technique to improve the success rate and efficacy of CSE anesthesia for elderly patients with hip fractures. Methods This prospective, single-blinded, parallel-group randomized controlled trial included 80 patients (aged ≥65 years) who were scheduled for elective hip fracture surgery with CSE anesthesia. Patients were randomly allocated into landmark group (n = 40) or the ultrasound group (n = 40). The primary outcome was first-pass success rate. Secondary outcomes included first-attempt success rate; number of needle insertion attempts; number of needle passes; locating, puncture, and total time; level of block; procedural adverse reactions and postoperative complications; and patient satisfaction score. Patients were blinded to group allocation. Results Eighty patients completed the study and were included in the final analysis. The first-pass success rates for the landmark and ultrasound groups were 20 and 70%, respectively (P < 0.001). The first-attempt success rates in the landmark and ultrasound groups were 42.5 and 85%, respectively (P < 0.001). The median number of attempts was lower in ultrasound-assisted group (1 [1, 1]) than landmark-guided group (2 [1, 2]), P < 0.001). The median number of needle passes was lower in ultrasound group (1 [1, 2]) than in landmark-guided group (3 [2, 4], P < 0.001). The locating time (P < 0.001) and total time (P = 0.001) were longer in the ultrasound group, while puncture time was shorter (P = 0.003). No significant difference was found regarding the incidence of adverse reactions and complications. More patients in the ultrasound group had a high satisfaction score of 4–5 (P = 0.007). Interestingly, subgroup analysis demonstrated benefits for ultrasound in patients with scoliosis. Conclusions Modified ultrasound-assisted CSE anesthesia increases first-pass and first-attempt success rates, and reduces needle insertion attempts, passes, and puncture time for elderly patients with hip fracture, especially those with scoliosis. This technique improves patient satisfaction and warrants consideration for application in clinical practice. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Register (identifier, ChiCTR1900020819; date of registration, January 20, 2019).



2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Gu ◽  
Juan Ni ◽  
Yushan Ma ◽  
Yaqin Xiong

Abstract Background The present study aimed to evaluate whether the operating table height affected the success rate and incidence of complications of combined spinal-epidural anesthesia administered by residents during training. Methods One-hundred-and-eighty pregnant women, ASA I-II, were randomly allocated according to landmarks on the resident’s body: umbilicus (group U), lowest rib margin (R), and xiphoid process (X). The success rates of combined spinal-epidural anesthesia, the incidence of paresthesia and intravascular cannulation were recorded. Results There were no differences between the three groups in the success rates of combined spinal-epidural anesthesia, and the incidence of paresthesia and intravascular cannulation. However, paresthesia during epidural catheter advancement was more common on the left side (66.7%) than the right side (33.3%) (P=0.03). In group R, the success rate of epidural space puncture was higher during the residents’ third time (100%) than their first time (50%; P=0.01). Most residents (83%) preferred the table height at which the needle insertion point was at the level of their lowest rib margin. Conclusions The success rates of CESA during training did not be influenced by the operating table height which below the standing residents’ xiphoid process. But it may be helpful to suggest the residents to move the puncture point to the patients’ right slightly. It may be better to keep the table height at which the needle insertion point was level with the residents’ lowest rib margin. It was not just preferred by most of residents but also better for their training of performing epidural anesthesia.



2017 ◽  
Vol 124 (3) ◽  
pp. 851-856 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Mohamed Tawfik ◽  
Magdy Mamdouh Atallah ◽  
Walaa Safaa Elkharboutly ◽  
Nasser Sameh Allakkany ◽  
Mostafa Abdelkhalek


2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 174-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed M. Tawfik ◽  
Magdy M. Atallah ◽  
Walaa S. Elkharboutly ◽  
Nasser S. Allakkany ◽  
Mostafa Abdelkhalek


2020 ◽  
Vol 09 (04) ◽  
pp. 256-260
Author(s):  
Samaneh Porozan ◽  
Arash Forouzan ◽  
Rayeheh Hassanzadeh

AbstractRadial head subluxation (RHS) is the most common upper extremity injury in children. Supination–flexion (SF) and hyperpronation (HP) are two methods for reducing this subluxation. This study purposed to compare the success rates of two methods of reduction and also to determine which technique would be less painful. In total, 154 patients with RHS were enrolled in this study and randomized into two groups. Patients were to undergo reduction by one of the two methods; if the primary attempt was unsuccessful, a second attempt was performed using the alternate technique. In the case of failure of the second attempt, the first reduction technique was repeated. The success rates and pain levels before and after successful reduction were recorded. On the first attempt, 72 of 77 patients who underwent HP had a successful reduction. Four patients in the HP group had a successful reduction on the second attempt. In the SF group, 76 of 77 patients had a successful reduction on the first attempt. The success rate on first attempts was higher in the SF group than in the HP group (p = 0.043). Pain levels before and after reduction were not statistically different between the groups (p > 0.05). The SF technique had a higher success rate at first attempt to reduce RHS, but pain levels were similar in both methods.







2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting-Yang Huang ◽  
Jr-Rung Lin ◽  
Yung-Tai Chung

Abstract Background Nasogastric intubation (NGI) is usually challenging in patients under general anesthesia, with reported success rate at the first attempt to be less than 50%. The aim of this study was to investigate whether a preinstalled nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) in the right nasal passageway can facilitate NGI in anesthetized and intubated patients. Methods A prospective randomized controlled trial including 108 patients scheduled for elective intra-abdominal surgeries requiring a nasogastric tube (NGT) was conducted. Fifty-three patients were randomized to receive NGI through a preinstalled NPA in the right nasal passageway (Group NPA) and 55 patients to receive NGI via the right nostril (Group O). The primary outcomes were success rates of NGI at first attempt, success rates of NGI in accumulative attempts, durations of successful NGI at the first attempt and success rates of NGI for the rescuing methods. The secondary outcomes were bleeding incidence and hemodynamic changes induced by NGI. Results Success rate of NGI at the first attempt was 83.0% in Group NPA compared with 47.3% in Group O [P < 0.001; absolute risk reduction (ARR) = 35.7%, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 19.1–52.4%; relative risk reduction (RRR) = 67.8%] and success rate of NGI in accumulative attempts (two attempts maximum) was 88.7% in Group NPA compared with 63.6% in Group O (P = 0.002; ARR = 25.0%, 95% CI = 9.7–40.4%; RRR = 68.9%). Duration for NGI successful at the first attempt in Group NPA was significantly longer than that in Group O (56.3 vs. 27.1 s; P < 0.001; Mean difference = 29.2 s, 95% CI = 20.0–38.4 s). Neither bleeding incidence nor hemodynamic response is significantly different between the two study groups. Conclusions The study indicates a preinstalled NPA in the right nasal passageway facilitates NGI in anesthetized and intubated patients as an initial NGI method and as a rescuing method for patients undergoing two unsuccessful initial attempts of NGI without a preinstalled NPA. However, the NPA method proved to take more time than the routine method for NGI successful at the first attempt. Trial registration: The study was conducted after receiving approval from Institutional Review Board of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou branch, Taiwan (registration number 201800138A3; April 11, 2018), and the clinicaltrials.gov (NCT03697642; Principal Investigator: Ting-Yang Huang; Date of registration: October 4, 2018; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/NCT03697642).



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