scholarly journals Immediate Postoperative Pain and Recovery Time after Pulpotomy Performed under General Anaesthesia in Young Children

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sultan Keles ◽  
Ozlem Kocaturk
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Rescue Analgesia ◽  
Restorative Treatment ◽  
Dental Fillings ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Dental Rehabilitation ◽  
Experimental Group

Background. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare immediate postoperative pain scores and need for rescue analgesia in children who underwent pulpotomies and restorative treatment and those who underwent restorative treatment only, all under general anaesthesia.Methods. Ninety patients aged between 3 and 7 years who underwent full mouth dental rehabilitation under general anaesthesia were enrolled in the study and reviewed. The experimental group included patients who were treated with at least one pulpotomy, and the control group was treated with dental fillings only. The Wong-Baker FACES scale was used to evaluate self-reported pain and need for rescue analgesia. The data were analysed using the Kruskal-Wallis test, two samplet-tests, chi-square tests, and Pearson’s correlation analysis.Results. Ninety percent of the children experienced postoperative pain in varying degrees of severity. Immediate postoperative pain scores in experimental group were found to be significantly higher than in control group (x2=24.82,p<0.01). In the experimental group, 48% of the children needed rescue analgesia, compared with only 13% of the children in the control group (x2=13.27,p<0.05).Conclusion. Children who underwent pulpotomy treatment had higher postoperative pain scores and greater need for rescue analgesia than control group who underwent only dental fillings.

scholarly journals Ultrasound-Guided Funicular Block: Ropivacaine Injection into the Tissue around the Spermatic Cord to Improve Analgesia during Orchiectomy in Dogs

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1275
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Cicirelli ◽  
Pasquale Debidda ◽  
Nicola Maggio ◽  
Michele Caira ◽  
Giovanni M. Lacalandra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Spermatic Cord ◽  
Postoperative Pain Management ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Hemodynamic Stability ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Lower Pain ◽  
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride

Orchiectomy is a common surgical procedure performed on small animals, and it requires postoperative pain management despite its relative simplicity. This study aimed to evaluate the hemodynamic stability, intraoperative administration of additional hypnotic and/or analgesic drugs, and postoperative pain scores following the combination of ultrasound-guided injection of ropivacaine hydrochloride into the spermatic cord and infiltration by the same anaesthetic of the incisional prescrotal line (ROP) or general anaesthesia. Dogs in the ROP group showed greater intraoperative hemodynamic stability and lower pain scores than the control group. The locoregional approach used in this study proved effective in minimising the responses to the surgical stimulus and ensured adequate analgesia intra- and postoperatively. This method, called ultrasound-guided funicular block, allows orchiectomy to be performed under deep sedation without general anaesthesia.

scholarly journals Role of Preoperative Pregabalin in Reducing Inhalational Anaesthetic Requirements in Abdominal Hysterectomy: Randomized Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Abdalla Mohamed ◽  
Gehan Helmy Ibrahim ◽  
Nesrine Abd Elrahman El Refai ◽  
Tamer Mousaad Abdelhamid Gamaleldin ◽  
Reham Ali Abdelrahman Abdelrahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Bispectral Index ◽  
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy ◽  
Abdominal Hysterectomy ◽  
Neurological Dysfunction ◽  
Hypoglycemic Agents ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Rescue Analgesia

Abstract Background: preoperative oral pregabalin controls postoperative pain & decreases anesthetic requirements in total intravenous anaesthesia . In this study, we hypothesized that preoperative pregabalin reduces inhaled isoflurane requirements. Methods: Study was conducted in a university hospital, included 50 women (18-60 yrs.), ASA I or II, admitted to undergo elective abdominal hysterectomy under general anaesthesia. Time of study: June to September 2017. Exclusion criteria were allergy or hypersensitivity to pregabalin; patients on calcium channel blockers, antiepileptic drugs, antidepression drugs, any analgesics or sedatives, or oral hypoglycemic agents; and patients with severe cardiovascular, renal, hepatic or neurological dysfunction. Interventions: giving either oral pregabalin 150 mg or placebo to patients of both groups. Primary outcome measures: inhaled isoflurane requirements to maintain haemodynamics ± 20% of baseline& bispectral index (BIS) of 40 - 60, measured using MAQUET Flow-I anaesthetic machine. Secondary outcomes : attenuation of pressor response to intubation, postoperative pain, first time for rescue analgesia, total anaglesics and adverse effects. Results: Isoflurane consumption was significantly less in pregabalin group (7.80 ± 1.27ml h -1) versus (12.27 ± 2.49 ml h-1) in control group, (P= 0.00). Better haemodynamic stability was in pregabalin group after intubation. First postoperative hour :the mean VAS score was significantly higher in control group (7.10 ± 1.20) compared to pregabalin group (4.50 ± 1.70), P<0.001. All patients in control group received pethidine intramuscular. More patients in pregabalin group suffered dizziness. Conclusion: preoperative pregabalin 150 mg ,1 h before total abdominal hysterectomy has an inhaled anaesthetic-sparing effect, maintain haemodynamics and optimizes postoperative analgesia. Keywords: Gabapentinoids, Pregabalin; Inhalation Anaesthetics, Isoflurane; Monitoring, Bispectral Index; Surgery, Abdominal Hysterectomy Objectives: We aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of preoperative oral pregabalin 150 mg in women undergoing elective total abdominal hysterectomy under general anaesthesia. Design: A prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled study. Trial Registry Number: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT 03302208

scholarly journals Evaluation of Intraperitoneal and Incisional Bupivacaine or Levobupivacaine for Postoperative Analgesia in Ovariohysterectomized Dogs

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Musa Korkmaz ◽  
Oktay Yilmaz ◽  
Zulfukar Kadir Saritas ◽  
Ibrahim Demirkan ◽  
Jerzy Jaroszewski
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Postoperative Analgesia ◽  
Abdominal Cavity ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Cervix Uteri ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Ovariohysterectomy (OHE) is the most commonly performed elective surgical procedure in companion animals. OHE offers benefits of control of population and decreased risk of potentially life-threatening diseases such as mammarian tumours and pyometra.  Traditional OHE intervention causes inflammation and pain due to trauma during organ manipulation. The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of intraperitoneal and incisional administration of bupivacaine (BP) or levobupivacaine (LP) on postoperative analgesia in dogs undergoing the OHE procedure.Materials, Methods & Results: A total of 24 mix-breed bitches aged between 1 - 3 years and weighed 19 - 20 kg were used in this study. The animals were divided into three groups as control (n = 8), BP (n = 8) and LP group (n = 8). The animals were kept under surveillance at the hospitalisation unit of the animal hospital for one day before the elective OHE. The dogs were fasted for 12 h before the surgery, with adlib water consumption. Atropine sulphate 0.045 mg/kg was administered subcutaneously approximately 30 min before general anaesthesia. Midazolam (0.3 mg/kg) was intravenously injected into all dogs for pre-anaesthetic medication. After sedation, anaesthesia was induced with propofol (4 mg/kg, IV) and then the dogs were orotracheally intubated using cuffed endotracheal tubes. General anaesthesia was maintained by administration of 2% isoflurane. The ventral abdomen was prepared aseptically for OHE following the general anaesthesia. All animals were operated on by the same surgeon. During surgery, sprayed bupivacaine 0.5% (4.4 mg/kg) with an equal volume of saline in BP group, levobupivacaine 0.5% (4.4 mg/kg) with an equal volume of saline in LP were then applied over the ovaries, uterine broad ligaments and cervix uteri. After removal of the uterine body, either LP or BP was sprayed to left and right, or cranial and caudal parts of the abdominal cavity. Finally, the incision line was sprayed before closing the skin. The control group received only sprayed saline.  The pain evaluation was carried out with modified Melbourne pain scoring scale. To determine cortisol concentrations, blood samples were taken before anaesthesia induction (baseline) and postoperative 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 h. Postoperative pain scores were higher in the control group than BP and LP groups following surgery at 30 min, 1st, 4th, and 6th h. In all groups, cortisol levels increased postoperatively, whereas they decreased more rapidly in BP and LP groups. There was a steady increase at postoperative 0 min, 30 min, 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th h in the control group and at postoperative 0 min, 30 min and 1 h in BP and LP groups (P < 0.05).Discussion: Intraperitoneal and incisional bupivacaine shows significantly superior postoperative pain management benefits after the closure of skin, compared to untreated dogs and it is also superior to lidocaine treatment at 0.5 h following the visual analogy pain assessment system. In the present study, the observation of lower pain scores in BP group at 0.5, 1, 4 and 6 h as compared to the control group was similar to findings of other studies. LP group also showed decreased pain scores at above-mentioned h without any significant difference. However, only in LP group, pain scores at 24 h were lower than postoperative pain scores. In conclusion, it is suggested that sprayed intraperitoneal and incisional BP and LP are very effective for preventing postoperative pain ovariohysterectomized dogs.

Long saphenous tunnel infiltration with levobupivicaine reduces rescue analgesia requirements following varicose vein surgery: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial [ISRCTN58431114]

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 214-218
Author(s):  
S R Walsh ◽  
C Waters ◽  
J Hall ◽  
M Bakar ◽  
J Boyle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Local Anaesthetic ◽  
Varicose Vein ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Varicose Vein Surgery ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Rescue Analgesia ◽  
Pain Scores

Objectives: To determine whether local anaesthetic infiltration of the long saphenous tunnel in patients undergoing unilateral, primary long saphenous stripping and multiple avulsions reduces early postoperative pain and requirement for opiate analgesia. Methods: Patients were randomized to receive either levobupivicaine or an equivalent volume of normal saline infiltrated around the groin incision and along the long saphenous tunnel. Analgesia and linear analogue pain scores at 1, 6 and 24 h postoperatively were recorded. Results: Fourteen patients received local anaesthetic and 13 patients received saline placebo. The anaesthetic group experienced a 22% reduction in pain scores 1 h postoperatively and a 48% reduction at 6 h although this failed to achieve statistical significance. However, the anaesthetic group were less likely to require morphine in recovery (2/14 [14%] versus 8/13 [62%]; P = 0.01). The high morphine requirements in the control group may have reduced the amount of pain those patients recorded on their pain scores and prevented statistical significance from being achieved. Conclusion: In varicose vein surgery, local anaesthetic infiltration to the groin wound and along the full length of the stripper track is associated with reduced postoperative pain and requirements for opiate analgesia.

The effect of wound irrigation with bupivacaine on postoperative analgesia of the feline onychectomy patient

1997 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 346-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
KP Winkler ◽  
CL Greenfield ◽  
GJ Benson
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Pain Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Double Blind Study ◽  
Wound Irrigation ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Score System ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Recovery From Anesthesia ◽  
Experimental Group

Eighteen cats that each underwent an elective onychectomy were evaluated using a double-blind study design to determine if wound irrigation with bupivacaine prior to wound closure would decrease postoperative pain. The cats were divided alternately into an experimental group (n = 9) and a control group (n = 9). The experimental patients received bupivacaine in each incision prior to closure. The control patients received saline in each incision prior to closure. The patients were evaluated for postoperative pain using a pain-score system. The bupivacaine-treated patients had a significantly higher mean pain score at two hours following recovery from anesthesia than the saline-treated patients. At three hours following recovery from anesthesia, pain scores were not significantly different.

scholarly journals Transversus abdominis Plane Block for Improved Early Postoperative Pain Management after Periacetabular Osteotomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 394
Author(s):  
Jannis Löchel ◽  
Viktor Janz ◽  
Vincent Justus Leopold ◽  
Michael Krämer ◽  
Georgi I. Wassilew
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Periacetabular Osteotomy ◽  
Opioid Consumption ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Block Group ◽  
Tap Block ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Pain Scores

Background: Patients undergoing periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) may experience significant postoperative pain due to the extensive approach and multiple osteotomies. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block on reducing opioid consumption and improving clinical outcome in PAO patients. Patients and Methods: We conducted a two-group randomized-controlled trial in 42 consecutive patients undergoing a PAO for symptomatic developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The study group received an ultrasound-guided TAP block with 20 mL of 0.75% ropivacaine prior to surgery. The control group did not receive a TAP block. All patients received a multimodal analgesia with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) (etoricoxib and metamizole) and an intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with piritramide (1.5 mg bolus, 10 min lockout-time). The primary endpoint was opioid consumption within 48 h after surgery. Secondary endpoints were pain scores, assessment of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), measurement of the quality of recovery using patient-reported outcome measure and length of hospital stay. Forty-one patients (n = 21 TAP block group, n = 20 control group) completed the study, per protocol. One patient was lost to follow-up. Thirty-three were women (88.5%) and eight men (19.5%). The mean age at the time of surgery was 28 years (18–43, SD ± 7.4). All TAP blocks were performed by an experienced senior anaesthesiologist and all operations were performed by a single, high volume surgeon. Results: The opioid consumption in the TAP block group was significantly lower compared to the control group at 6 (3 mg ± 2.8 vs. 10.8 mg ± 5.6, p < 0.0001), 24 (18.4 ± 16.2 vs. 30.8 ± 16.4, p = 0.01) and 48 h (29.1 mg ± 30.7 vs. 54.7 ± 29.6, p = 0.04) after surgery. Pain scores were significantly reduced in the TAP block group at 24 h after surgery. There were no other differences in secondary outcome parameters. No perioperative complication occurred in either group. Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided TAP block significantly reduces the perioperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing PAO.

scholarly journals Incorporation of an intercostal catheter into a multimodal analgesic strategy for uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a feasibility study

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Wei Tan ◽  
Jameelah Sheik Mohamed ◽  
John Kit Chung Tam
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Urinary Retention ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Thoracoscopic Surgery ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Rescue Analgesia ◽  
Video Assisted ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

Abstract Background Well-controlled postoperative pain is essential for early recovery after uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (UVATS). Conventional analgesia like opioids and thoracic epidural anaesthesia have been associated with hypotension and urinary retention. Intercostal catheters are a regional analgesic alternative that can be inserted during UVATS to avoid these adverse effects. This feasibility study aims to evaluate the postoperative pain scores and analgesic requirements with incorporation of an intercostal catheter into a multimodal analgesic strategy for UVATS. Methods In this observational study, 26 consecutive patients who underwent UVATS were administered a multilevel intercostal block and oral paracetamol. All of these patients received 0.2% ropivacaine continuously at 4 ml/h via an intercostal catheter at the level of the incision. Rescue analgesia including etoricoxib, gabapentin and opioids were prescribed using a pain ladder approach. Postoperative pain scores and analgesic usage were assessed. The secondary outcomes were postoperative complications, days to ambulation and length of stay. Results No technical difficulties were encountered during placement of the intercostal catheter. There was only one case of peri-catheter leakage. Mean pain score was 0.31 (range 0–2) on post-operative day 1 and was 0.00 by post-operative day 5. 16 patients (61.6%) required only oral rescue analgesia. The number of patients who required rescue non-opioids only increased from 1 in the first 7 months to 8 in the next 7 months. There were no cases of hypotension or urinary retention. Median time to ambulation was 1 day (range 1–2). Mean post-operative length of stay was 4.17 ± 2.50 days. Conclusions Incorporation of an intercostal catheter into a multimodal analgesia strategy for UVATS is feasible and may provide adequate pain control with decreased opioid usage.

scholarly journals Predicted Versus Non-Predicted Opioid Administration Using Preoperative Pain Sensitivity in Patients Undergoing Gynecological Surgery: A Randomized-Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 585
Author(s):  
Sun-Kyung Park ◽  
Hansol Kim ◽  
Seokha Yoo ◽  
Won Ho Kim ◽  
Young-Jin Lim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Pain Sensitivity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Gynecological Surgery ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Preoperative Pain ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Pressure Pain Thresholds ◽  
Opioid Administration ◽  
And Control

Individualized administration of opioids based on preoperative pain sensitivity may improve postoperative pain profiles. This study aimed to examine whether a predicted administration of opioids could reduce opioid-related adverse effects after gynecological surgery. Patients were randomized to the predicted group or control group. Participants received a preoperative sensory test to measure pressure pain thresholds. Patients were treated with a higher or lower (15 or 10 μg/mL) dose of fentanyl via intravenous patient-controlled analgesia. The opioid dose was determined according to pain sensitivity in the predicted group, while it was determined regardless of pain sensitivity in the control group. The primary outcome was the incidence of nausea over the first 48 h postoperative period. Secondary outcomes included postoperative pain scores and opioid requirements. There was no difference in the incidence of nausea (40.0% vs. 52.5% in predicted and control groups, respectively; p = 0.191) and postoperative pain scores (3.3 vs. 3.5 in predicted and control groups, respectively; p = 0.691). However, opioid consumptions were lower in the predicted group compared to the control group (median 406.0 vs. 526.5 μg; p = 0.042). This study showed that offering a predicted dose of opioids according to pain sensitivity did not affect the incidence of nausea and pain scores.

scholarly journals Glisson’s capsule cauterisation is associated with increased postoperative pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective case–control study

2017 ◽  
Vol 99 (6) ◽  
pp. 485-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Basak ◽  
M Hasbahceci ◽  
A Sisik ◽  
A Acar ◽  
Y Ozel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Gallbladder Disease ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Standard Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Control Study

INTRODUCTION Postoperative pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy has three components: parietal, visceral and referred pain felt at the shoulder. Visceral peritoneal injury on the liver (Glisson’s capsule) during cauterisation sometimes occurs as an unavoidable complication of the operation. Its effect on postoperative pain has not been quantified. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the association between Glisson’s capsule injury and postoperative pain following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS The study was a prospective case–control of planned standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy with standardized anaesthesia protocol in patients with benign gallbladder disease. Visual analogue scale (VAS) abdominal pain scores were noted at 2 and 24 hours after the operation. One surgical team performed the operations. Operative videos were recorded and examined later by another team to detect presence of Glisson’s capsule cauterisation. Eighty-one patients were enrolled into the study. After examination of the operative videos, 46 patients with visceral peritoneal injury were included in the study group, and the remaining 35 formed the control group. RESULTS VAS pain score at postoperative 2 and 24 hours was significantly higher in the study group than control (P = 0.027 and 0.017, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Glisson’s capsule cauterisation in laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with increased postoperative pain. Additional efforts are recommended to prevent unintentional cauterisation.

scholarly journals Abnormal colposcopic images in patients with preinvasive cervical lesions

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-102
Author(s):  
Adnan Babović ◽  
Dženita Ljuca ◽  
Gordana Bogdanović ◽  
Lejla Muminhodžić
Keyword(s):  
Intraepithelial Neoplasia ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Cervical Lesions ◽  
Cytological Examination ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Intraepithelial Lesion ◽  
Experimental Group

Introduction: The objective of the study was to determine frequency and to compare frequency of the abnormal colposcopic images in patients with low and high grade pre-invasive lesions of cervix.Methods: Study includes 259 patients, whom colposcopic and cytological examination of cervix was done. The experimental group of patients consisted of patents with pre-invasive low grade squamousintraepithelial lesion (LSIL) and high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL), and the control group consisted of patients without cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN).Results: In comparison to the total number of satisfactory fi ndings (N=259), pathological findings were registered in N=113 (43.6 %) and abnormal colposcopic fi ndings in N=128 (49.4%). The study did notinclude patients with unsatisfactory fi nding N=22 (8.5%). Abnormal colposcopic image is present most frequently in older patients but there are no statistically important difference between age categories(Pearson Chi-Square 0.47, df -3, p=0.923). Frequency of abnormal colposcopic fi ndings (N=128) is the biggest in pathological cytological (N=113) and HSIL 58 (45.3%), LSIL 36 (28.1%). There is statisticallysignifi cant difference in frequency of abnormal colposcopic images in patients with low-grade in comparison to patients with high-grade pre-invasive cervix lesions (Chi-Square test, Pearson Chi-Square 117.14,df-12 p<0.0001).Conclusion: Thanks to characteristic colposcopic images, abnormal epithelium is successfully recognized, but the severity grade of intraepithelial lesion cannot be determined.

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