scholarly journals Comparison of Acute Withdrawal and Slow Taper of Antiseizure Medications during Video Electroencephalographic Monitoring: Efficacy for Shortening of Hospital Stay

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (24) ◽  
pp. 5972
Author(s):  
Ayako Motoki ◽  
Naoki Akamatsu ◽  
Tomoyuki Fumuro ◽  
Ayako Miyoshi ◽  
Hideaki Tanaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Status Epilepticus ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Eeg Monitoring ◽  
Acute Withdrawal ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Antiepileptic Medications ◽  
Epilepsy Monitoring

Antiepileptic medications (ASMs) are withdrawn at the epilepsy monitoring unit to facilitate seizure recordings. The effect of rapid tapering of ASMs on the length of hospital stay has not been well documented. We compared the mean length of hospital stay between patients who underwent acute ASM withdrawal and slow dose tapering during long-term video electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring. We retrospectively investigated 57 consecutive patients admitted to the epilepsy monitoring unit regarding the mean length of hospital stay in the acute ASM withdrawal group (n = 30) and slow-taper group (n = 27). In the acute-withdrawal group, all ASMs were discontinued once the patients were admitted. In the slow-taper group, the doses of ASMs were gradually reduced by 15–30% daily. We also evaluated the safety of the acute-withdrawal and slow-taper protocols. The mean lengths of hospital stay were 3.8 ± 1.92 and 5.2 ± 0.69 days in the acute-withdrawal and slow-taper groups, respectively (p < 0.005). No severe adverse events, including status epilepticus, were observed. Acute ASM withdrawal has the advantage of significantly reducing the length of hospital stay over slow tapering, without any severe adverse effects.

Effect of Flap Selection on the Postoperative Success of Sacral Pressure Injuries: A Retrospective Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (10) ◽  
pp. 271-276
Author(s):  
Serhat Şibar ◽  
Kemal Findikcioglu ◽  
Kirdar Guney ◽  
Serhan Tuncer ◽  
Suhan Ayhan
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Drain Removal ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group 2

Introduction. Pressure injuries (PIs) continue to be a substantial problem and burden for the present-day health care system and are the leading cause of chronic wounds worldwide. There is no current consensus on the long-term results of the use of flaps in sacral PI reconstruction and optimal flap choice. Objective. This study aimed to evaluate whether flap selection influences postoperative results in sacral PI reconstruction. Materials and Methods. Patients who underwent surgery for PIs in the authors’ clinic between 2002 and 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 63 patients with stage 3/stage 4 sacral PIs and who underwent reconstruction with fasciocutaneous (FC) flaps (group 1), musculocutaneous (MC) flaps (group 2), or perforator (P) flaps (group 3) were included in the study. The mean duration of the follow-up period was 14.4 months, and patients were evaluated in terms of their demographic data, length of hospital stay, complications, and recurrence. Results. The mean age, sex distribution, and ambulatory status were similar between the groups. In group 2 (MC), the mean length of hospital stay and mean drain removal time were significantly longer. The mean daily drainage amount was significantly higher in group 2 (MC) than in the other groups, and long-term relapses were less frequently observed in group 3 (P). A significant difference was observed between groups 2 (FC) and 3 (MC) in terms of wound dehiscence. The authors determined that P flaps were associated with a reduced mean length of hospital stay and daily drainage. Conclusions. For these patients, P flaps appear to be the optimal flap choice for sacral area reconstruction. However, new prospective randomized studies are needed to support these findings.

Pilonidal Sinus: How to Choose Between Excision and Open Granulation Versus Excision and Primary Closure?

Swiss Surgery ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 255-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Perruchoud ◽  
Vuilleumier ◽  
Givel
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Pilonidal Sinus ◽  
Primary Closure ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Healing Time ◽  
Incision And Drainage ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Primary Healing

Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate excision and open granulation versus excision and primary closure as treatments for pilonidal sinus. Subjects and methods: We evaluated a group of 141 patients operated on for a pilonidal sinus between 1991 and 1995. Ninety patients were treated by excision and open granulation, 34 patients by excision and primary closure and 17 patients by incision and drainage, as a unique treatment of an infected pilonidal sinus. Results: The first group, receiving treatment of excision and open granulation, experienced the following outcomes: average length of hospital stay, four days; average healing time; 72 days; average number of post-operative ambulatory visits, 40; average off-work delay, 38 days; and average follow-up time, 43 months. There were five recurrences (6%) in this group during the follow-up period. For the second group treated by excision and primary closure, the corresponding outcome measurements were as follows: average length of hospital stay, four days; average healing time, 23 days; primary healing failure rate, 9%; average number of post-operative ambulatory visits, 6; average off-work delay, 21 days. The average follow-up time was 34 months, and two recurrences (6%) were observed during the follow-up period. In the third group, seventeen patients benefited from an incision and drainage as unique treatment. The mean follow-up was 37 months. Five recurrences (29%) were noticed, requiring a new operation in all the cases. Discussion and conclusion: This series of 141 patients is too limited to permit final conclusions to be drawn concerning significant advantages of one form of treatment compared to the other. Nevertheless, primary closure offers the advantages of quicker healing time, fewer post-operative visits and shorter time off work. When a primary closure can be carried out, it should be routinely considered for socio-economical and comfort reasons.

Propensity-adjusted cost analysis of radial versus femoral access for neuroendovascular procedures

2020 ◽  
pp. neurintsurg-2020-016728
Author(s):  
Joshua S Catapano ◽  
Andrew F Ducruet ◽  
Stefan W Koester ◽  
Tyler S Cole ◽  
Jacob F Baranoski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Hospital Costs ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Femoral Access ◽  
Catheter Size ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Procedure Type ◽  
Angiographic Findings

BackgroundTransradial artery (TRA) access for neuroendovascular procedures is associated with fewer complications than transfemoral artery (TFA) access. This study compares hospital costs associated with TRA access to those associated with TFA access for neurointerventions.MethodsElective neuroendovascular procedures at a single center were retrospectively analyzed from October 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019. Hospital costs for each procedure were obtained from the hospital financial department. The primary outcome was the difference in the mean hospital costs after propensity adjustment between patients who underwent TRA compared with TFA access.ResultsOf the 338 elective procedures included, 63 (19%) were performed through TRA versus 275 (81%) through TFA access. Diagnostic procedures were more common in the TRA cohort (51 of 63, 81%) compared with the TFA cohort (197 of 275, 72%), but the difference was not significant (p=0.48). The TRA cohort had a shorter length of hospital stay (mean (SD) 0.3 (0.5) days) compared with the TFA cohort (mean 0.7 (1.3) days; p=0.02) and lower hospital costs (mean $12 968 ($6518) compared with the TFA cohort (mean $17 150 ($10 946); p=0.004). After propensity adjustment for age, sex, symptoms, angiographic findings, procedure type, sheath size, and catheter size, TRA access was associated with a mean hospital cost of $2514 less than that for TFA access (95% CI −$4931 to −$97; p=0.04).ConclusionNeuroendovascular procedures performed through TRA access are associated with lower hospital costs than TFA procedures. The lower cost is likely due to a decreased length of hospital stay for TRA.

Neurogenic claudication associated with posterior vertebral rim fractures in children

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan G. Thomas ◽  
Jerome Boatey ◽  
Alison Brayton ◽  
Andrew Jea
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Leg Pain ◽  
Neurogenic Claudication ◽  
Pediatric Age Group ◽  
Fractures In Children ◽  
The Mean

Object Outside of the patient population with achondroplasia, neurogenic claudication is rare in the pediatric age group. Neurogenic claudication associated with posterior vertebral rim fracture is even more uncommon but nonetheless causes pain and disability in affected children and adolescents. The purpose of this study was to describe the surgical results of 3 adolescents presenting with neurogenic claudication and posterior vertebral rim fracture when treated with laminectomy alone. Methods The medical and operative records of the 3 pediatric patients were retrospectively reviewed. Presenting signs and symptoms and CT findings, such as the interpedicular distances between T-12 and L-5, were obtained. Perioperative results were assessed, including operative time, blood loss, length of hospital stay, and complications. Findings at latest follow-up were also recorded, including a patient satisfaction survey. Results The 3 patients (1 girl and 2 boys) had a mean age of 14.7 years (range 14–15 years) and underwent follow-up for a mean of 11.3 months (range 5–18 months). Notable preoperative signs and symptoms included back pain (all patients), leg pain (all patients), leg numbness (1 patient), and leg weakness (1 patient). No patient presented with bowel and/or bladder dysfunction. The mean blood loss during laminectomy was 123 ml (range 20–300 ml), and the mean length of hospital stay was 4.3 days (range 3–6 days). On average, decompression was performed at 2.2 levels (range 2–2.5 levels). All 3 patients reported at most recent follow-up that they were “satisfied” with the surgery. There was 1 complication of instability from an iatrogenic pars fracture, which required reoperation and posterior instrumented fusion. Conclusions To the best of the authors' knowledge, this report represents the first surgical series of pediatric neurogenic claudication associated with posterior vertebral rim fractures. Pediatric neurosurgeons may infrequently encounter neurogenic claudication associated with a posterior vertebral rim fracture in children. To treat children with neurogenic claudication associated with posterior vertebral rim fractures, a simple laminectomy may be a safe and efficacious alternative to discectomy and removal of fracture fragments.

scholarly journals Is simultaneous surgery for nodes and primary in carcinoma penis safe?

2017 ◽  
Vol 03 (01) ◽  
pp. 050-053
Author(s):  
Senthil Chandrasekhar ◽  
Kathiresan Narayanswamy
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Median Hospital Stay ◽  
Staged Surgery ◽  
Surgery Group ◽  
Simultaneous Surgery ◽  
Simultaneous Group ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Carcinoma Penis ◽  
Median Hospital

Abstract Introduction: Historically, the combination of primary and nodal surgeries for carcinoma penis is thought to increase the morbidity and hospital stay. Despite the modifications in surgery including modified inguinal lymphadenectomies, morbidity of the procedure is high. Methods: A prospective, nonrandomized study to analyze a total of 56 consecutive patients from 2006 to 2009, who were evaluated and underwent surgery for primary and nodes for carcinoma penis at our center, was done. The median follow-up was 34 months (range from 12 to 48 months). The procedures included both prophylactic and therapeutic groin dissections. Various parameters were tested using SPSS version 17 statistics software. Results: Duration of drains, hospital stay, wound morbidity, and long-term complications were found to be similar in the simultaneous and staged surgery groups. The mean duration of drains for the simultaneous group of 18 patients was 12.56 days and the corresponding duration of drains for the staged surgery group of 36 patients was 12.83 days. The minor morbidity and major morbidity for the simultaneous group were 27.8% and 38.9% and the corresponding figures for the staged group were 22.2% and 44.4%, respectively. The mean and median hospital stay for the simultaneous surgery group were 21.5 and 27.5 days, respectively. The mean and median hospital stay for the staged surgery group were 17.5 and 21.36 days, respectively. The study revealed no statistically significant difference between the two groups with regard to all the above parameters. Conclusions: Simultaneous surgery for the primary and nodes in carcinoma penis is very much feasible. Simultaneous and early-staged lymphadenectomy have no difference in results with respect to drain duration, hospital stay, wound morbidity, and long-term complications. Simultaneous lymphadenectomy can be combined with penectomy both in the prophylactic and therapeutic settings.

scholarly journals Staged Bilateral Hip or Knee Arthroplasties

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
FR Hashmi ◽  
K Barlas ◽  
CF Mann ◽  
FR Howell
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Admission ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Early Complication ◽  
Early Complications ◽  
Hospital Stays ◽  
The Mean

Purpose. To compare the operating time, amount of blood transfused, length of hospital stay, and early complications (within 6 months) between 2-week staged bilateral arthroplasties and matched randomised controls undergoing unilateral arthroplasties. Methods. From October 1992 to October 2000, 90 patients who underwent bilateral hip or knee arthroplasties with a 2-week interval were compared with matched randomised controls undergoing unilateral arthroplasties. A single surgeon performed all procedures. Results. After the match-up process, 30 pairs of patients were included in the analysis. There were no significant differences in the operating times, amount of blood transfused, and early complication rates. The mean difference in length of hospital stay was significant ( t= −3.552, df=29, p<0.001). Conclusion. Compared to staged procedures with an interval months apart, staged sequential arthroplasty with a 7- to 10-day interval during one hospital admission is more efficient, as it facilitates earlier rehabilitation without higher complication rates, and entails shorter hospital stays.

scholarly journals Robot-assisted intravertebral augmentation corrects local kyphosis more effectively than a conventional fluoroscopy-guided technique

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sultan Alsalmi ◽  
Cyrille Capel ◽  
Louis Chenin ◽  
Johann Peltier ◽  
Michel Lefranc
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Vertebral Body ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Cement Leakage ◽  
Vertebral Body Height ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Vertebral Body Fractures ◽  
Local Kyphosis ◽  
The Mean

OBJECTIVEIntravertebral augmentation (IVA) is a reliable minimally invasive technique for treating Magerl type A vertebral body fractures. However, poor correction of kyphotic angulation, the risk of cement leakage, and significant exposure to radiation (for the surgeon, the operating room staff, and the patient) remain significant issues. The authors conducted a study to assess the value of robot-assisted IVA (RA-IVA) for thoracolumbar vertebral body fractures.METHODSThe authors performed a retrospective, single-center study of patients who had undergone RA-IVA or conventional fluoroscopy-guided IVA (F-IVA) for thoracolumbar vertebral body fractures. Installation and operating times, guidance accuracy, residual local kyphosis, degree of restoration of vertebral body height, incidence of cement leakage, rate of morbidity, length of hospital stay, and radiation-related data were recorded.RESULTSData obtained in 30 patients who underwent RA-IVA were compared with those obtained in 30 patients who underwent F-IVA during the same period (the surgical indications were identical, but the surgeons were different). The mean ± SD installation time in the RA-IVA group (24 ± 7.5 minutes) was significantly shorter (p = 0.005) than that in the F-IVA group (26 ± 8 minutes). The mean operating time for the RA-IVA group (52 ± 11 minutes) was significantly longer (p = 0.026) than that for the F-IVA group (30 ± 11 minutes). All RA-IVAs and F-IVAs were Ravi’s scale grade A (no pedicle breach). The mean degree of residual local kyphosis (4.7° ± 3.15°) and the percentage of vertebral body height restoration (63.6% ± 21.4%) were significantly better after RA-IVA than after F-IVA (8.4° ± 5.4° and 30% ± 34%, respectively). The incidence of cement leakage was significantly lower in the RA-IVA group (p < 0.05). The mean length of hospital stay after surgery was 3.2 days for both groups. No surgery-related complications occurred in either group. With RA-IVA, the mean radiation exposure was 438 ± 147 mGy × cm for the patient and 30 ± 17 mGy for the surgeon.CONCLUSIONSRA-IVA provided better vertebral body fracture correction than the conventional F-IVA. However, RA-IVA requires more time than F-IVA.

scholarly journals Intrapleural use of urokinase and DNase in pleural infections managed with repeated thoracentesis: A comparative cohort study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0257339
Author(s):  
David Luque Paz ◽  
Betsega Bayeh ◽  
Pierre Chauvin ◽  
Florence Poizeau ◽  
Mathieu Lederlin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Pleural Fluid ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Comparative Cohort Study ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Retrospective Comparative Study

Introduction Evacuation of infected fluid in pleural infections is essential. To date, the use of an intrapleural fibrinolytic agent such as urokinase and DNase has not yet been assessed in infections managed by repeated therapeutic thoracentesis (RTT). Methods We performed a retrospective comparative study of two successive cohorts of consecutive patients with pleural infections from 2001 to 2018. Between 2001 and 2010, patients had RTT with intrapleural urokinase (RTT-U). After 2011, patients received intrapleural urokinase and DNase with RTT (RTT-UD). Data were collected through a standardized questionnaire. Results One hundred and thirty-three patients were included: 93 were men and the mean age was 59 years (standard deviation 17.2). Eighty-one patients were treated with a combination of intrapleural urokinase and DNase, and 52 were treated with intrapleural urokinase only. In the RTT-UD, RTT failure occurred in 14 patients (17%) compared to 10 (19%) in the RTT-U group (P = 0.82). There was no difference between the two groups in intensive care unit admission, surgical referrals or in-hospital mortality. RTT-UD was associated with faster time to apyrexia (aOR = 0.51, 95%CI [0.37–0.72]), a reduced length of hospital stay (aOR = 0.61, 95%CI [0.52–0.73]) and a higher volume of total pleural fluid retrieved (aOR = 1.38, 95%CI [1.02–1.88]). Complications were rare with only one hemothorax in the RTT-UD group and no pneumothorax requiring drainage in either group. Conclusion Compared to urokinase only, intrapleural use of urokinase and DNase in RTT was associated with quicker defervescence, shorter hospital stay and increased volumes of pleural fluid drained. Randomized controlled trials evaluating urokinase and DNase with RTT technique would be required to confirm these results.

Evaluation of the Clinical Pathway for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

2005 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
VÍctor Soria ◽  
Enrique Pellicer ◽  
Benito Flores ◽  
Milagros Carrasco ◽  
Maria Fe Candel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Clinical Pathway ◽  
Clinical Pathways ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Care Plans ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mean Cost

Clinical pathways are comprehensive systematized patient care plans for specific procedures. The clinical pathway for laparoscopic cholecystectomy was implemented in our department in March 2002. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical pathway for this procedure 1 year after implementation. A study was conducted on all the patients included in the clinical pathway since its implementation. The assessment criteria include degree of compliance, indicators of clinical care effectiveness, financial impact, and survey-based indicators of satisfaction. The results are compared to a series of patients undergoing surgery the year prior to implementation of the clinical pathway. As our hospital has a system of cost management, we analyzed the mean cost per procedure before and after clinical pathway implementation. Evaluation was made of a series of 160 consecutive patients who underwent surgery during the period 1 year prior to development of the clinical pathway and met the accepted inclusion criteria. The mean length of hospital stay was 3.27 days, and the mean cost per procedure before pathway implementation was 2149 (±768) euros. One year after implementation of the pathway, 140 patients were included (i.e., an inclusion rate of 100%). The mean length of hospital stay of the patients included in the clinical pathway was 2.2 days. The degree of compliance with stays was 66.7 per cent. The most frequent reasons for noncompliance were staff-dependent, followed by patient-dependent causes (oral intolerance, pain, etc.). The mean cost in the series of patients included in the clinical pathway was 1845 (± 618) euros. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is an ideal procedure for commencing the systemization of clinical pathways. Results show that it has significantly reduced the length of hospital stay and mean cost per procedure with no increased morbidity and with a high degree of patient satisfaction.

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