Nitrous Oxide and Nitrous Oxide-Free Low-Flow Anesthesia Using Bispectral Index Monitoring: Effects on Hemodynamics, Recovery Times, Volatile Anesthetic Consumption and Costs

Aim: In this study, we aimed to compare the effects of desfluraneN2O and desflurane-fentanyl combinations on hemodynamics, recovery times, volatile anesthetic consumption and costs in low-flow desflurane anesthesia by bispectral index (BIS) monitoring of depth of anesthesia. Methods: After approval of ethics committee and obtaining patient consents, 60 patients were divided into two equal groups randomly. Non-invasive blood pressure measurement, ECG, SpO2 and BIS were monitored. All patients received 10 L .min-1 100% oxygen with mask for 5 minute before intubation. 2 mg.kg-1 propofol, 2 μg.kg-1 fentanyl and 0.6 mg.kg-1 rocuronium bromide were administered at induction in both groups. Desfluran 6% was chosen for anesthesia maintenance. Group 1 received 50% O2-N2O mixture in 6 L.min-1 and Group 2 received 50% O2-air mixture in 6 L.min-1 as carrier gas. Low-flow anesthesia (1 L.min-1) was started after a 10-min period of initial high flow (6 L.min-1). In Group 2, infusion of fentanyl was begun in 1 μg.kg.hour-1 rate. Desflurane level was adjusted at a main BIS value of 40-60. Blood pressure, heart rate, FiO2, etO2, FiN22, EtN2O, FiCO2, EtCO2, Fidesfluran and Etdesflurane were recorded. Results: There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of heart rate, arterial blood pressure, settings of desfluran and recovery time. BIS values (p<0.001) and anesthetic agent costs (p<0.001) were higher in Group 2. Conclusion: Using fentanyl infusion instead of nitrous oxide in low flow-anesthesia with desflurane did not alter the hemodynamic parameters. Fentanyl infusion with medical air-oxygen as carrier gas is an alternative technique, but increases BIS values and anesthetic agent costs. (The Medical Bulletin of Haseki 2010; 48: 132-8

Comparison of the Effects of Oral Midazolam, Ketamine and Tramadol on Postoperative Agitation Related to Sevoflurane in Children

Aim: The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of oral midazolam, ketamine and tramadol, which have been administered as premedication in pediatric patients, on sedation quality, postoperative agitation and pain

Efeito de levobupivacaína e bupivacaína nas dispersões da onda P, QT e QT corrigido (QTc) em cesariana Efecto de la levobupivacaína y la bupivacaína en las dispersiones de la onda P, QT y QT corregido (QTc) en cesárea The Effect of levobupivacaine and bupivacaine on QT, corrected QT (Qtc), and P wave dispersions in cesarean section

OBJETIVOS E JUSTIFICATIVA: Nosso estudo teve como objetivo investigar o efeito de bupivacaína e levobupivacaína na duração das dispersões do QT, QT corrigido (QTc) e da onda P durante raquianestesia em cesariana. MÉTODOS: Sessenta parturientes programadas para cesariana eletiva ASA I-II foram incluídas no estudo. Exames eletrocardiográficos (ECG) foram feitos após a entrada das pacientes na sala de operação. Frequência cardíaca (FC), pressão arterial não invasiva (PANI), saturação periférica de oxigênio (SpO2) e frequência respiratória (RR) foram registradas. Para o acesso venoso, uma cânula de calibre 18G foi usada. A pré-carga de líquidos foi feita com solução de Ringer com lactato (10 mL.kg-1). Após a pré-carga de líquidos, um segundo exame eletrocardiográfico foi feito e as pacientes foram designadas aleatoriamente para dois grupos. O Grupo B (n = 30) recebeu 10 mg de bupivacaína e o Grupo L (n = 30) recebeu 10 mg de levobupivacaína para raquianestesia. Exames ECG foram repetidos nos minutos um, cinco e 10 após a anestesia. FC, PANI, SpO2, FR e os níveis de bloqueio sensorial também foram registrados nos mesmos intervalos de tempo. Em intervalos de tempo pré-determinados de raquianestesia, as durações da dispersão da onda P (OPd), QT (QTd) e QTc (QTcd) foram medidas a partir dos registros do ECG. As durações de QT e QTc foram calculadas com a fórmula de Bazzett. RESULTADOS: Não houve diferença entre os dois grupos quanto aos níveis de bloqueio, parâmetros hemodinâmicos, OPd, QTd, QTc e QTcd. CONCLUSÃO: Levobupivacaína e bupivacaína podem ser os anestésicos de escolha para raquianestesia em grávidas com dispersões prolongadas da OPd e QTcd no período pré-operatório.<br>OBJETIVOS Y JUSTIFICATIVA: Nuestro estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar el efecto de la bupivacaína y la levobupivacaína en la duración de las dispersiones del QT, QT corregido (QTc) y de la onda P durante la raquianestesia en cesárea. MÉTODOS: Sesenta parturientes programadas para cesárea electiva en grupos de riesgo ASA I-II fueron incluidas en el estudio. Los exámenes electrocardiográficos (ECG) se hicieron después de la entrada de las pacientes al quirófano. Se registraron la frecuencia cardíaca (FC), presión arterial no invasiva (PANI), saturación periférica de oxígeno (SpO2) y frecuencia respiratoria (RR). Para el acceso venoso, se usó una cánula de calibre 18. La precarga de líquidos fue hecha con una solución de Ringer con lactato (10 mL.kg-1). Después de la precarga de líquidos, un segundo examen electrocardiográfico se hizo y las pacientes fueron designadas aleatoriamente para dos grupos. El Grupo B (n = 30) recibió 10 mg de bupivacaína y el Grupo L (n = 30) recibió 10 mg de levobupivacaína para la raquianestesia. Los exámenes ECG se repitieron en los minutos 1, 5 y 10 después de la anestesia. FC, PANI, SpO2, FR y los niveles de bloqueo sensorial también fueron registrados en los mismos intervalos de tiempo. En intervalos de tiempo predeterminados de raquianestesia, las duraciones de la dispersión de la onda P (OPd), QT (QTd) y QTc (QTcd) fueron medidas a partir de los registros del ECG. Las duraciones de QT y QTc fueron calculadas con la fórmula de Bazzett. RESULTADOS: No hubo diferencia entre los dos grupos en cuanto a los niveles de bloqueo, parámetros hemodinámicos, OPd, QTd, QTc y QTcd. CONCLUSIONES: La levobupivacaína y la bupivacaína pueden ser los anestésicos de elección para la raquianestesia en las embarazadas con dispersiones prolongadas de la OPd y QTcd en el período preoperatorio.<br>BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In our study we aimed to investigate the effect of bupivacaine and levobupivacaine on QT, corrected QT (QTc), and P wave dispersion durations during spinal anesthesia in cesarean section. METHODS: Sixty parturients scheduled for elective cesarean section in ASA I-II risk groups were included in the study. Baseline electrocardiographic (ECG) records of the patients were obtained in the operation room. Heart rate (HR), non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) and respiration rates (RR) were recorded. Venous cannulation was performed with 18G cannula and fluid preload made with 10 mL.kg-1. Lactated Ringer solution. After fluid preload, second ECG recordings were taken and the patients were randomly separated into two groups. Group B (n = 30) received 10 mg of bupivacaine and Group L (n = 30) received 10 mg of levobupivacaine for spinal anesthesia. ECG recordings were repeated at 1, 5 and 10 minutes after spinal block. HR, NIBP, SpO2 , RR and sensory block levels were also recorded at the same time intervals. At predetermined time intervals of spinal anesthesia, P wave dispersion (Pwd), QT dispersion (QTd), and QTc dispersion (QTcd) durations were measured from ECG records. QT and QTc durations are calculated with Bazzett formula. RESULTS: There was no difference between two groups according to block levels, hemodynamic parameters, Pwd, QTd, QTc and QTcd durations. CONCLUSION: Bupivacaine and levobupivacaine may be preferred in spinal anesthesia in pregnant patients who have extended Pwd and QTcd preoperatively

The effect of intraoperative sounds of saw and hammer on psychological condition in patients with total knee arthroplasty: Prospective randomized study

© 2015 Erkam Kömürcü et al.Purpose. Surgical procedures are likely to be stressful for patients and their families. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a major surgical procedure used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. During this procedure the sounds of the saw and hammer may irritate the patient and adversely affect mood. The present study examines the effect of these intraoperative sounds during TKA on postoperative mood and anxiety, by comparing two different anesthetic procedures. Methods. A total of 40 patients who underwent TKA for grade IV gonarthrosis participated in the study. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: 20 patients in the general anesthesia group and 20 patients in the spinal anesthesia group. Mood and anxiety changes were evaluated using the Profile of Mood States (POMS) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) instruments, respectively. Results. The postoperative POMS value in the spinal anesthesia group was definitively higher than the general anesthesia group, though the difference in preoperative and postoperative POMS and STAI scores between the two groups was not significant. Conclusion. It would seem that sounds of hammer and saw have no evident negative effect on patient's mood. Regional anesthesia is advisable for TKA patients and appropriate sedation can be administered during the operation if needed