scholarly journals Effects of intraoperative epidural anesthesia during hepatectomy on intraoperative and post-operative patient outcomes

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 023-030
Author(s):  
Mallard Christopher ◽  
Withers Brad ◽  
Bauer Brooke ◽  
Sloan Paul A ◽  
Dineen Sean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Epidural Anesthesia

scholarly journals Epidural Anesthesia-Analgesia and Patient Outcomes: A Perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher L. Wu ◽  
Jamie D. Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Epidural Anesthesia ◽  
Postoperative Analgesia ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Patient Centered

The use of perioperative epidural anesthesia-analgesia may confer many benefits including superior postoperative analgesia, decreased morbidity, and improvement in patient-centered outcomes. We will review our group’s work on perioperative epidural anesthesia-analgesia on patient outcomes and discuss future research in this area

Bolus epidural infusion improves spread compared with continuous infusion in a cadaveric porcine spine model

2019 ◽  
pp. rapm-2019-100818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob Cole ◽  
Scott Hughey
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Infusion ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Epidural Anesthesia ◽  
Local Anesthetic ◽  
Pain Control ◽  
Previous Evidence ◽  
Intermittent Bolus ◽  
Spine Model ◽  
Common Technique ◽  
Vertebral Bodies

BackgroundThe administration of epidural anesthesia during labor is a common technique used to reduce the pain of childbirth. We sought to compare standard infusion strategies of continuous epidural infusions (CEI) with programmed intermittent epidural bolus (PIEB) to assess the length of spread in terms of vertebral body length. Based on previous clinical data in humans, the PIEB was associated with improved pain control and decreased total dose of local anesthetic. We hypothesized that the PIEB was associated with increased spread when compared with CEI.MethodsThirty female Yorkshire-cross swine cadavers were used to compare three infusion strategies, continuous infusion (CEI) 10 mL/hour programmed continuously, multiple bolus (MB) 2 mL given every 12 min for 10 mL total and 10 mL delivered in a single bolus (SB). Radiographs were used to identify the spread of the radiopaque contrast dye, and a number of vertebral bodies covered were measured to assess spread.ResultsOverall, the CEI had an average spread of 5.6 levels, MB 7.9 and SB 10.4. The differences between SB and MB (p=0.011), SB and CEI (p<0.001) and MB and CEI (p=0.028) were all found to be significant.ConclusionsWe demonstrated increased spread of epidural contrast with programmed intermittent bolus strategies. This supports previous evidence of improved patient outcomes with PIEB strategy compared with CEI, and encourages the use of PIEB in the appropriate patient population.

Laryngeal Manifestations of Autoimmune Diseases

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 439-456
Author(s):  
Jenny L. Pierce
Keyword(s):  
Autoimmune Disease ◽  
Autoimmune Diseases ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Laryngeal Function ◽  
The Past ◽  
Referral Practices ◽  
Timely Referral

Purpose This review article provides an overview of autoimmune diseases and their effects on voice and laryngeal function. Method A literature review was conducted in PubMed. Combinations of the following keywords were used: “autoimmune disease and upper airway,” “larynx,” “cough,” “voice,” “dysphonia,” and “dyspnea.” Precedence was given to articles published in the past 10 years due to recent advances in this area and to review articles. Ultimately, 115 articles were included for review. Results Approximately 81 autoimmune diseases exist, with 18 of those highlighted in the literature as having laryngeal involvement. The general and laryngeal manifestations of these 18 are discussed in detail, in addition to the clinical implications for a laryngeal expert. Conclusions Voice, breathing, and cough symptoms may be an indication of underlying autoimmune disease. However, these symptoms are often similar to those in the general population. Appropriate differential diagnosis and timely referral practices maximize patient outcomes. Guidelines are provided to facilitate correct diagnosis when an autoimmune disease is suspected.

Measuring patient outcomes

2001 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 138-138
Author(s):  
Jane H. Barnsteiner
Keyword(s):  
Patient Outcomes

Second stage of labor in the age of epidural anesthesia

1998 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 171A-171A
Author(s):  
E XENAKIS ◽  
J PIPER ◽  
M MCFARLAND ◽  
C SUITER ◽  
O LANGER
Keyword(s):  
Epidural Anesthesia ◽  
Second Stage Of Labor ◽  
Second Stage

Intravascular ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of central venous diseases

VASA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Li ◽  
Giuseppe D’Amico ◽  
Cristiano Quintini ◽  
Teresa Diago Uso ◽  
Sameer Gadani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intravascular Ultrasound ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Ivc Filter ◽  
Venous Anatomy ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Detailed Measurement ◽  
Filter Placement ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Venous Diseases

Summary: Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) has been used extensively in coronary applications. Its use in venous applications has increased as endovascular therapy has increasingly become the mainstay therapy for central venous diseases. IVUS has been used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in managing venous stenotic disease, venous occlusive disease, and IVC filter placement and removal. IVUS has been proven to be effective in providing detailed measurement of the venous anatomy, which aid in determining the appropriate size and the approach for venous stent placement. In IVC filter placement, IVUS can provide detailed measurement and guide IVC filter placement in emergent and critical care settings. It also has certain utility in filter removal. At any rate, to date there are only a few studies examining its impact on patient outcomes. Prospective randomized controlled trials are warranted in the future.

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