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F Carrascosa

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PubMed2005

Comparative study of intubating conditions at the first minute with suxamethonium, rocuronium and different priming techniques of rocuronium.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To evaluate orotracheal intubation conditions after 1 min. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A prospective randomized study with 376 adult American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Grade I-III patients. Each patient received propofol, fentanyl and either suxamethonium (1 mg kg(-1)) or rocuronium. The intubating dose of rocuronium (2 x ED95) was preceded 4 min earlier by saline, or a 0.1 x ED95 priming dose of rocuronium, atracurium, cis-atracurium, vecuronium or mivacurium. Intubating conditions were graded as excellent, good or poor with respect to laryngoscopy, vocal cord position and movement and reaction to intubation and/or cuff inflation. RESULTS: There were significant differences (P < 0.05) in laryngoscopy between suxamethonium and rocuronium primed with saline, atracurium or cis-atracurium. With respect to vocal cord position and movement during intubation, rocuronium without priming differed significantly from all other groups and for reaction to insertion of tracheal tube and/or cuff inflation. Rocuronium without priming differed significantly from all other groups except for rocuronium primed with itself. The mivacurium group showed more signs of pre-curarization than other groups (P < 0.05). There were significant differences between rocuronium alone and the other groups when final intubating conditions were compared. CONCLUSIONS: Priming rocuronium with 0.1 x ED95 of vecuronium, rocuronium, atracurium or cis-atracurium is a safe technique and did not increase risk of pre-curarization in healthy patients.

Adjuvants, Anesthesia↗
PubMed2003

Cost-effectiveness of three combinations of antiemetics in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting.

BACKGROUND: This study compares the cost-effectiveness of three combinations of antiemetics in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). METHODS: We conducted a prospective, double-blind study. Ninety ASA I-II females, 18-65 yr, undergoing general anaesthesia for major gynaecological surgery, with standardized postoperative analgesia (intrathecal 0.2 mg plus i.v. PCA morphine), were randomly assigned to receive: ondansetron 4 mg plus droperidol 1.25 mg after induction and droperidol 1.25 mg 12 h later (Group 1); dexamethasone 8 mg plus droperidol 1.25 mg after induction and droperidol 1.25 mg 12 h later (Group 2); ondansetron 4 mg plus dexamethasone 8 mg after induction and placebo 12 h later (Group 3). A decision analysis tree was used to divide each group into nine mutually exclusive subgroups, depending on the incidence of PONV, need for rescue therapy, side effects and their treatment. Direct cost and probabilities were calculated for each subgroup, then a cost-effectiveness analysis was conducted from the hospital point of view. RESULTS: Groups 1 and 3 were more effective (80 and 70%) than Group 2 (40%, P=0.004) in preventing PONV but also more expensive. Compared with Group 2, the incremental cost per extra patient without PONV was euro;6.99 (95% CI, -1.26 to 36.57) for Group 1 and euro;13.55 (95% CI, 0.89-132.90) for Group 3. CONCLUSION: Ondansetron+droperidol is cheaper and at least as effective as ondansetron+ dexamethasone, and it is more effective than dexamethasone+droperidol with a reasonable extra cost.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2002

A comparison of three antiemetic combinations for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting.

UNLABELLED: In this study we compared the efficacy and safety of three antiemetic combinations in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Ninety ASA status I-II women, aged 18-65 yr, undergoing general anesthesia for major gynecological surgery, were included in a prospective, randomized, double-blinded study. A standardized anesthetic technique and postoperative analgesia (intrathecal morphine plus IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with morphine) were used in all patients. Patients were randomly assigned to receive ondansetron 4 mg plus droperidol 1.25 mg after the induction of anesthesia and droperidol 1.25 mg 12 h later (Group 1, n = 30), dexamethasone 8 mg plus droperidol 1.25 mg after the induction of anesthesia and droperidol 1.25 mg 12 h later (Group 2, n = 30), or ondansetron 4 mg plus dexamethasone 8 mg after the induction of anesthesia and placebo 12 h later (Group 3, n = 30). A complete response, defined as no PONV in 48 h, occurred in 80% of patients in Group 1, 70% in Group 3, and 40% in Group 2 (P = 0.004 versus Groups 1 and 3). The incidences of side effects and other variables that could modify the incidence of PONV were similar among groups. In conclusion, ondansetron, in combination with droperidol or dexamethasone, is more effective than dexamethasone in combination with droperidol in women undergoing general anesthesia for major gynecological surgery with intrathecal morphine plus IV PCA with morphine for postoperative analgesia. IMPLICATIONS: The combination of ondansetron plus dexamethasone or droperidol was significantly better than the combination of dexamethasone plus droperidol in the prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting in women undergoing general anesthesia for major gynecological surgery, with intrathecal and IV morphine (patient-controlled analgesia) for management of postoperative pain.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2000

A comparative study with oral nifedipine, intravenous nimodipine, and magnesium sulfate in postoperative analgesia.

UNLABELLED: We tested the ability of two L-type calcium channel blockers (nifedipine and nimodipine) and the N-methyl D-aspartate natural antagonist magnesium to decrease morphine requirements and pain in the postoperative period in 92 patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. In a randomized, double-blinded study, patients were assigned to one of four groups. The control group received placebo. The nifedipine group received 60 mg of oral nifedipine. The magnesium group received an initial dose of 30 mg/kg followed by 10 mg x kg(-1) x h(-1) of magnesium sulfate over 20 h. The nimodipine group received 30 microg x kg(-1) x h(-1) of nimodipine over 20 h. Postoperative morphine consumption was assessed for 48 h. Pain at rest and pain on movement were assessed up to the fifth day postsurgery. There were no differences among groups in postoperative morphine consumption at 12 and 24 h. The nifedipine group consumed more morphine than the control and nimodipine groups during 24-48 h. Pain at rest scores were higher at 16 and 24 h in the nifedipine group than in the other three groups. Pain on movement scores were lower at 72 h in the nimodipine group than in the control and nifedipine groups. In conclusion, the perioperative application of oral nifedipine, IV nimodipine, or IV magnesium sulfate failed to decrease postoperative morphine requirements after colorectal surgery. IMPLICATIONS: The increase of intracellular calcium plays a key role in spinal transmission of pain and in the establishment of central sensitization. We examined the effects of nifedipine, nimodipine, and magnesium sulfate in postoperative analgesia after colorectal surgery. We found no differences in morphine consumption with the administration of each drug alone.

Administration, Oral↗
PubMed1997

[Mivacurium].

Mivacurium is a short-acting nondepolarizing muscle relaxant (NDPMR) with a benzyl-isoquinoline structure and rapid, spontaneous reversal. It is hydrolyzed by cholinesterase in plasma and its chemical structure favors histamine release, leading to cutaneous or cardiovascular symptoms, particularly when the dose is increased or when the drug is injected rapidly. Both duration of effect and reversal of mivacurium are less dose dependent than they are with intermediate-duration NDPMRs. In adults the recommended dose for intubation (2 to 3 times the ED95) induces clinically effective blockade lasting 15 to 25 minutes, with spontaneous recovery occurring 10 to 20 minutes later. In children two to 12 years old given the same dose, duration of action is shorter and reversal occurs more rapidly. These properties reduce the likelihood of antagonizing the residual neuromuscular blockade. The duration of successive doses is similar and continuous infusion does not affect reversal. Neuromuscular blockade may be prolonged in patients with low plasma cholinesterase activity, particularly in individuals who are homozygous for the atypical plasma cholinesterase gene. Monitoring is therefore recommended when mivacurium is used. Provided patients have normal plasma cholinesterase activity, mivacurium is indicated for interventions that are short or of unpredictable duration when rapid reversal of neuromuscular blockade is required, or whenever anticholinesterase agents must be avoided.

Age Factors↗
PubMed1996

Combination of ondansetron and dexamethasone in the prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting.

We studied 100 ASA I-II females undergoing general anaesthesia for major gynaecological surgery, in a prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study. Patients received one of four regimens for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV): ondansetron 4 mg (n = 25), dexamethasone 8 mg (n = 25), ondansetron with dexamethasone (4 mg and 8 mg, respectively, n = 25) or placebo (saline, n = 25) There were no differences in background factors or factors related to operation and anaesthesia, morphine consumption, pain or side effects between groups. The incidence of nausea and emetic episodes in the ondansetron with dexamethasone group was lower than in the placebo (P < 0.01), ondansetron (P < 0.05) and dexamethasone (P = 0.057) groups. There were no differences between ondansetron and dexamethasone, and both were more effective than placebo (P < 0.05 and P < 0.01, respectively). Dexamethasone appeared to be preferable in preventing nausea than emetic episodes. Fewer patients in the ondansetron with dexamethasone group needed antimetic rescue (P < 0.01 vs placebo and P < 0.05 vs ondansetron). We conclude that prophylactic administration of combined ondansetron and dexamethasone is effective in preventing PONV.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1996

Combination of ondansetron and droperidol in the prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting.

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of ondansetron plus droperidol with each drug alone or placebo in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). One hundred females, aged 18-65 yr, ASA physical status I-II, undergoing general anesthesia for elective abdominal surgery were included in a prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study. A standardized anesthetic technique and postoperative analgesia (ketorolac plus patient-controlled analgesia [PCA] with morphine) were used in all patients. Patients were randomly assigned to receive placebo (Group 1, n = 25), droperidol 2.5 mg with induction of anesthesia and 1.25 mg 12 h later (Group 2, n = 25), ondansetron 4 mg with induction (Group 3, n = 25), and ondansetron plus droperidol at the same doses as Groups 3 and 2, respectively (Group 4, n = 25). A complete response, defined as no PONV in 48 h, occurred in 28% of patients in Group 1, 60% in Group 2 (P < 0.05 vs Group 1), 56% in Group 3 (P < 0.05 vs Group 1), and 92% in Group 4 (P < 0.01 vs Groups 1, 2, and 3). Sedation was significantly greater with droperidol (Groups 2 and 4) for 12 h postoperatively. In conclusion, the combination of ondansetron plus droperidol was more effective than each antiemetic alone or placebo in the prevention of PONV in women undergoing elective abdominal surgery.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1995

[Reduction of the need for blood derivatives in liver transplantation using aprotinin].

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efficacy of aprotinin in reducing the need for blood products in orthotopic liver transplantation. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Blood product needs and coagulation test results were studied in 42 adults with cirrhosis of the liver who received orthotopic liver transplants. The first 16 liver transplants carried out without aprotinin (control group) were compared with the next 26 consecutive transplant patients who received aprotinin. Each of the first 9 received a loading dose of 2 million units that was followed by the infusion of half a million units per hour until the end of surgery. The next 17 received the same infusion dose at the same rate but no loading dose. RESULTS: Patients who received aprotinin required fewer transfusions of blood products (5.3 units of packed red blood cells as opposed to 13 units; 9 units of fresh frozen plasma versus 14.6 units; 1.7 units of platelets versus 4.2 units; and 3.8 units of cryoprecipitates versus 8.8 units). We observed a marked reduction of fibrinolysis (less increase in D dimers after removal of the liver when aprotinin was used. CONCLUSIONS: Prophylactic use of aprotinin during surgery has a beneficial effect on hemostatic mechanisms, reducing the need for blood products. A reduction in fibrinolysis seems to contribute to this effect.

Adult↗
PubMed1986

The effect of labetalol on urinary prostacyclin secretion during surgery.

The effects of labetalol on the secretion of prostacyclin and plasma-renin activity (PRA) were evaluated, relative to a control group in 24 patients undergoing hip osteotomy. They were randomly assigned to two groups (G-I and G-II) with 12 patients each. Patients allocated to both groups received standard anaesthesia (thiopentone, pancuronium, fentanyl and nitrous oxide). Patients belonging to Group II were given labetalol at a dose of 0.8 mg kg-1. The stable metabolite of PGI2, 6-keto-PGF1 alpha was quantified from urine samples by radioimmunoassay (RIA). Cortisol, PRA and aldosterone were determined from blood samples. A significant increase in 6-keto-PGF1 alpha elimination was observed in G-I. Labetalol administration partially but significantly inhibited this increase. We believe that prostacyclin is involved not through the beta 1 but through the alpha 1 receptors in the secretion of renin.

6-Ketoprostaglandin F1 alpha↗
PubMed1985

The effects of epidural analgesia and conventional anaesthesia on renal excretion of PGE2 during orthopaedic surgery.

The effect of standard anaesthesia (G-I) and epidural analgesia (G-II) on urinary synthesis of PGE2 was compared in two groups of 12 patients each undergoing orthopaedic surgery. This study demonstrates a significant elevation of renal PGE2 in patients undergoing standard anaesthesia during surgery. In marked contrast, with epidural analgesia, the inhibition of renal secretion of PGE2 is apparent. These findings strongly suggest the important role of the sympathetic nervous system in the synthesis of PGE2.

Adult↗
PubMed1979

[Changes in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system during open heart surgery. I. Factors involved in renin secretion].

The endocrine, humoral and hemodynamic factors that affect renin secretion are studied during open-heart surgery in a group of 40 patients, 20 with mitral and 20 with aortic valve disease. During the incission period, the PRA (plasma renin activity) increases due to a sympatoadrenergic hyperactivity. These increase is noted also during bypass, and is closely related with the hypotension that extracorporeal circulation produces. It is also discussed the influence of the exclusion of pulmonary circulation, that decreases conversion of angiotensin I to II and catabolism of norepinephrine.

Aldosterone↗
PubMed1975

[Analgesics and neuroendocrine response in heart surgery: III. Metabolic aspects].

A study done in 121 patients undergoing extracorporeal perfusion heart surgery for the correction of valvular cardiopathies. In a first stage, we evaluated, in 77 patients, the influence of different analgesics on renal function, acid-base balance, glucemia and lactic acid. Afterwards we completed our observation with analysis of insulin in 44 patients. We observed no important difference in glomerular filtration rate, urinary output per minute, acid-base equilibrium, or oxigenation, according to administration of the different analgesics. After the glucose overload which the extracorporeal perfusion imposes, we observed a better insulinic response and consequently a faster recuperation of normal levels of glucemia in patients who received Fentathienyl. The lowest response was obtained in patients anesthesized with Pentazocina. In view of these results we can affirm that analysis if the inter-relation between glucose and insulin is a good exponet for evaluation of the grade of analgesic protection, offered by a drug, against nociceptive stimuli triggered by surgery.

Acid-Base Equilibrium↗
PubMedDate not supplied

[Depression of the mononuclear phagocyte system caused by high doses of narcotics].

We evaluated in human monocytes the effect of high doses of alfentanyl on the expression of vimentin filaments, the phagocytic activity and the membrane display of HLA-DR molecules in the subjects undergoing surgery. The study was performed on 30 patients, ASAI-II. The patients received 100 mcg/kg i.v. of Alfentanil and the maintenance of anaesthesia was made with Alfentanil (2-3 mcg/kg/min.). The patients were randomized in two groups. The patients were ventilated with N2O:O2 (1:1) (Group I) or air: O2 (1:1) (Group II). After surgery, all patients of the Group II received Naloxone (0.2-0.4 mg). Central venous blood samples were obtained before induction, one and two hours after induction of anaesthesia and at the end of surgery. Separation of monocytes was performed according to Boyum technique. CD35 and HLA-DR molecules and vimentin filaments were studied by indirect immunofluorescence method using monoclonal antibodies. Percentage of positive cells were read with a cytofluorometer. The phagocytic function of monocytes was determined by ingestion of latex particles. Cortisol and ACTH plasma levels were determined by RIA. High doses of Alfentanyl depress phagocytic function and membrane display of CD35 and HLA-DR molecules in monocyte and induce marked changes in the organization of vimentin filaments in these cells in patients undergoing surgery. This monocytic depression was more marked in the patients ventilated with N2O. In our results there was uninhibition of ACTH and cortisol plasma levels responses to surgical stress by Alfentanil administration. Since the effects of Alfentanil were reversed by Naloxone, an opioid receptor mechanism seems to mediate these events.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone↗