scholarly journals Regulatory Effects of Propofol on High-Dose Remifentanil-Induced Hyperalgesia

2020 ◽  
pp. 157-164
Author(s):  
X. SU ◽  
W. ZHU ◽  
Y. TIAN ◽  
L. TAN ◽  
H. WU ◽  
...  

We aimed to evaluate the regulatory effects of propofol on high-dose remifentanil-induced hyperalgesia. A total of 180 patients receiving laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomly divided into sevoflurane + high-dose remifentanil (SH) group, sevoflurane + low-dose remifentanil (SL) group and propofol + high-dose remifentanil group (PH) group (n=60). After intravenous administration of midazolam, SH and SL groups were induced with sevoflurane and remifentanil, and PH group was induced with propofol and remifentanil. During anesthesia maintenance, SH and SL groups were given 0.3 μg/kg/min and 0.1 μg/kg/min sevoflurane and remifentanil respectively, and PH group was given 0.3 μg/kg/min propofol and remifentanil. The three groups had significantly different awakening time, extubation time and total dose of remifentanil (P<0.001). Compared with SL group, periumbilical mechanical pain thresholds 6 h and 24 h after surgery significantly decreased in SH group (P<0.05), and the visual analog scale (VAS) scores significantly increased 30 min, 2 h and 6 h after surgery (P<0.05). Compared with SH group, periumbilical mechanical thresholds 6 h and 24 h after surgery were significantly higher in PH group (P<0.05), and VAS scores 30 min, 2 h and 6 h after surgery were significantly lower (P<0.05). PH group first used patient-controlled intravenous analgesia pump significantly later than SL group did (P<0.05). The total consumptions of sufentanil in PH and SL groups were significantly lower than that of SH group (P<0.05). The incidence rates of bradycardia and postoperative chill in PH and SH groups were significantly higher than those of SL group (P<0.05). Anesthesia by infusion of high-dose remifentanil plus sevoflurane caused postoperative hyperalgesia which was relieved through intravenous anesthesia with propofol.

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Lisa Goudman ◽  
Ann De Smedt ◽  
Koen Putman ◽  
Maarten Moens ◽  
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OBJECTIVEIn recent years, the use of high-dose spinal cord stimulation (HD-SCS) as a treatment option for patients with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) has drastically increased. However, to the authors’ knowledge a thorough evaluation of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and work status in these patients has not yet been performed. Moreover, it is unclear whether patients who are treated with HD-SCS can regain the same levels of HRQOL as the general population. Therefore, the aims of this study were to compare the HRQOL of patients who receive HD-SCS to HRQOL values in an age- and sex-adjusted population without FBSS and to evaluate work status in patients who are receiving HD-SCS.METHODSHRQOL, measured with the 3-level EQ-5D (EQ-5D-3L), and work status were evaluated in 185 FBSS patients at baseline (i.e., before SCS) and at 1, 3, and 12 months of treatment with HD-SCS. Difference scores in utility values between patients and an age- and sex-adjusted normal population were calculated. One-sample Wilcoxon tests were used to assess the EQ-5D-3L difference scores. Mixed models were used to evaluate the evolution over time in EQ-5D-3L utility scores and EQ-5D visual analog scale (VAS) scores in patients and matched controls. Quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) were calculated using the area under the curve method.RESULTSAn overall significant increase in EQ-5D-3L utility scores and EQ-5D VAS scores was found over time in the patient group. Wilcoxon tests indicated that the difference scores in utility values between patients and the normal population were significantly different from zero at all time points. The median incremental QALY after 12 months of HD-SCS was 0.228 (Q1–Q3: 0.005–0.487) in comparison to continued conservative treatment. At 12 months, 13.75% of patients resumed work.CONCLUSIONSHD-SCS may lead to significantly increased HRQOL at 12 months in patients with FBSS. Despite the increase, reaching the HRQOL level of matched controls was not achieved. Only a limited number of patients were able to return to work. This finding indicates that specialized programs to enhance return to work may be beneficial for patients undergoing SCS.


2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Jumian Feng ◽  
Huaizhen Wang ◽  
Liangming Peng ◽  
Xingrong Song

Abstract Background: The usefulness of ultra-fast track cardiac anaesthesia may give great benefits to patients; however, its usefulness has not been completely evaluated in infants and toddlers, who are generally considered the most difficult group for ultra-fast track cardiac anaesthesia. Method: A total of 130 children were allocated randomly into to a ultra-fast track cardiac anaesthesia group (Group D) or a conventional anaesthesia group (Group C) (each n = 65). In Group D, dexmedetomidine was administrated at a dosage of 1 µg/kg/hour after induction. The patient- controlled intravenous analgesia was dexmedetomidine and sufentanil. In Group C, patients were infused with of the same volume of normal saline, and sufentanil alone for patient-controlled intravenous analgesia. The dosages of sufentanil, extubation time, haemodynamic parameters, postoperative hospitalisation conditions, pain and sedation scores, blood gas analysis, and inotropic scores were all recorded. Results: The dosage of sufentanil (1.49 ± 0.05 vs. 3.81 ± 0.04 µg, p < 0.001) and extubation time (2.63 ± 0.52 vs. 436.60 ± 22.19 minutes, p < 0.001) in Group D were all significantly lower than those in Group C. Moreover, cardiac intensive care unit stay time, total hospital stay, hospitalisation costs, postoperative lactate levels, and inotropic scores were also significantly lower in Group D. Conclusions: Using of ultra-fast track cardiac anaesthesia in infants and toddlers is effective, it not only reduce the perioperative requirement for opioids and shorten the extubation time but also decreases the inotrope requirement and provide a better postoperative condition for young children.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fei Peng ◽  
Yanshuang Li ◽  
Yanqiu Ai ◽  
Jianjun Yang ◽  
Yanping Wang

Abstract Backgroud: Postoperative pain is the most prominent concern among surgical patients. It has been reported that venous cannulation-induced pain can predict postoperative pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy within 90 mins. Its potential in predicting postoperative pain in patients with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) is worth establishing. The purpose of this study was to investigate the application of VCP in predicting postoperative pain in patients with PCIA during the first 24 h after laparoscopic nephrectomy. Methods: 120 patients scheduled for laparoscopic nephrectomy. The nurse recorded the preoperative venous cannulation-induced pain score estimated by patients, and dichotomized the patients into VAS scores < 2.0 group or VAS scores ≥ 2.0 group . After general anesthesia and surgery, all the patients received the patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) with sufentanil. The VAS scores at rest and on coughing at 2 h, 4 h, 8 h, 12 h, 24 h, the effective number of presses and the number of needed rescue analgesia within 24 h after surgery were recorded. Results: Venous cannulation-induced pain score was significantly correlated with postoperative pain intensity at rest (rs = 0.64) and during coughing (rs = 0.65), effective times of pressing (rs = 0.59), additional consumption of sufentanil (rs = 0.58). Patients with venous cannulation-induced pain intensity ≥ 2.0 VAS units reported higher levels of postoperative pain intensity at rest (P < 0.0005) and during coughing (P < 0.0005), needed more effective times of pressing (P < 0.0005) and additional consumption of sufentanil (P < 0.0005), and also needed more rescue analgesia (P = 0.01). The odds of risk for moderate or severe postoperative pain (OR 3.5, 95% CI 1.3-9.3) was significantly higher in patients with venous cannulation-induced pain intensity ≥ 2.0 VAS units compared to those < 2.0 VAS units. Conclusions: Preoperative venous cannulation-induced pain can be used to predict postoperative pain intensity in patients with PCIA during the first 24 h after laparoscopic nephrectomy. Trial registration: We registered this study in a Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR) center on July 6 2019 and received the registration number: ChiCTR1900024352. Key words: Venous cannulation, Pain, Postoperative pain, Pain prediction


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Shifa Zhang ◽  
Hongfeng Liu ◽  
Haibo Cai

Objective. To compare the effects of continuous paravertebral block analgesia and patient-controlled intravenous analgesia after minimally invasive radical esophagectomy for esophageal cancer and their effects on postoperative recovery. Methods. A retrospective analysis was performed among 233 patients who underwent minimally invasive esophageal cancer radical operation and met the requirements, including 87 patients (group C) who were successfully placed with a continuous paravertebral block device under direct vision and 146 patients (group P) who used a patient-controlled intravenous analgesia device. Visual analogue pain score (VAS) at rest and in motion for 1, 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours after awakening, incidence of adverse reactions of the two analgesic methods, occurrence of pulmonary complications after operation, use of emergency analgesics, and hospital stay after operation was recorded. Results. The VAS scores of group C in resting and active state at 1, 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours after operation were significantly lower than those of group P (P<0.001). The incidence of adverse reactions, pulmonary complications, and the use of emergency analgesics in group C were lower than those in group P (P<0.05). The hospitalization time of group C was significantly shortened, and the satisfaction degree of group C was significantly higher than that of group P (P<0.05). Conclusion. Paravertebral block is safe and effective for patients undergoing minimally invasive radical esophagectomy. The incidence of adverse reactions and complications is lower, and the satisfaction of postoperative analgesia is higher, which is beneficial to the rapid recovery of patients after operation.


Blood ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 120 (21) ◽  
pp. 591-591
Author(s):  
Girindra Raval ◽  
Anuj Mahindra ◽  
Xiaobo Zhong ◽  
Ruta Brazauskas ◽  
Robert Peter Gale ◽  
...  

Abstract Abstract 591 Background: Survival of patients with MM has improved over the past two decades, in part due to the use of AHCT. Increasingly, second primary malignancies (SPMs) are observed in MM survivors. Determining the baseline incidence and risk factors associated with SPMs after AHCT is important to assess risk and to evaluate the risk-benefit ratio of newer therapies. Methods: We analyzed the incidence of SPMs in 3784 MM patients receiving (“upfront”) AHCT for MM within 18 months of diagnosis between 1990 and 2010 and reported to the CIBMTR. Cumulative incidence rates of SPMs were estimated taking into account the competing risk of death. For each transplant recipient, the number of person-years at risk was calculated from the date of transplantation until date of last contact, death, or diagnosis of SPM, whichever occurred first. Incidence rates for all invasive cancers in the general population were obtained from the SEER database. Age-, sex-, and race- specific incidence rates for overall SPMs and particular anatomical sites were applied to the appropriate person-years at risk to compute the expected numbers of cancers. Observed–to –expected (O/E) ratios were calculated, and Poisson distribution 99% confidence intervals (CIs) were generated. Poisson regression model was used to analyze risk factors for overall SPMs and AML/MDS. Results: Pre-transplant therapy included novel agents in 56% including thalidomide (35%), lenalidomide (9%), bortezomib (16%) or their combinations (11%). Majority (80%) received high dose melphalan conditioning. Post-transplant maintenance therapy included thalidomide (16%), lenalidomide (8%), bortezomib (9%) and interferon (6%). Median follow-up of survivors was 52 months (range 3 to 192 months).With 12707 person years of follow up, 153 new malignancies were reported with a crude rate of 1.2 SPM per 100 person years of follow up. Observed/Expected [O/E] ratio for all SPMs was 0.99 (99% CI, 0.80–1.22). Cumulative incidence of SPM overall was 2.48% (95% CI, 1.96–3.05) at 3 years and 6.0% (95% CI, 4.96–7.10) at 7 years [Figure 1]. Individual SPMs observed significantly more frequently than expected are summarized in Table 1. The cumulative incidence of MDS/AML was 0.5% (95% CI, 0.28–0.78) at 3 years and 1.3 (95% CI, 0.85– 1.9%) at 7 years. Majority had MM progression prior to diagnosis of SPM (65 of 102 patients overall and 15 of 23 patients for MDS/AML). In multivariate analysis, significant risk factors for development of SPMs included: obesity [Hazard ratio = HR 1.89(95%CI, 1.21–2.93), p=0.0047 for BMI>30 vs. BMI<25], older age: [HR10.53 (95%CI, 1.46–75.82), p=0.0195] for 60–69 year olds and HR14.4 (95%CI, 1.89–109.75), p=0.01 for 70+ year olds compared to the 18–39 year old group. Specific conditioning regimens did not correlate with the risk of SPM. The low number of MDS/AML (33 events out of 3784 cases) limited the power of multivariate analysis. Increasing age was significantly associated with development of MDS (HR10.77, (95%CI,92.09–55.51), p=0.004 for 70+ year old vs. 40–49 year olds). Conclusion: In this large cohort of AHCT recipients for MM, the incidence of MDS/AML, melanoma and other skin cancers was significantly higher compared to age and sex matched general population. However the overall risk of SPM was similar to that expected for age and sex matched population. It was also similar to the placebo arms of recent reports by McCarthy Pl et al and Attal M et al (N Engl J Med. 10; 366(19):1770–91). Lenalidomide (8%) or thalidomide maintenance (16%) used in a small subset of patients with comparatively short follow up, was not associated with risk of SPM in the analysis of the overall cohort. Disclosures: Gale: Celgene: Employment. Brandenburg:Celgene: Employment, Equity Ownership. Lonial:Millennium, Celgene, Novartis, BMS, Onyx, Merck all Consultancy. Krishnan:Celgene and Millennium: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau. Dispenzieri:Celgene and Millennium: Research Funding. Hari:Celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria.


2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (05) ◽  
pp. 1099-1109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Xin An ◽  
Xue Chen ◽  
Xiu-Jun Ren ◽  
Hai-Feng Wu

We performed this study to examine the effect of electro-acupuncture (EA) on postoperative pain, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and recovery in patients after a supratentorial tumor resection. Eighty-eight patients requiring a supratentorial tumor resection were anesthetized with sevoflurane and randomly allocated to a no treatment group (Group C) or an EA group (Group A). After anesthesia induction, the patients in Group A received EA at LI4 and SJ5, at BL63 and LR3 and at ST36 and GB40 on the same side as the craniotomy. The stimulation was continued until the end of the operation. Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) was used for the postoperative analgesia. The postoperative pain scores, PONV, the degree of dizziness and appetite were recorded. In the first 6 hours after the operation, the mean total bolus, the effective times of PCIA bolus administrations and the VAS scores were much lower in the EA group (p < 0.05). In the EA group, the incidence of PONV and degree of dizziness and feeling of fullness in the head within the first 24 hours after the operation was much lower than in the control group (p < 0.05). In the EA group, more patients had a better appetite than did the patients in group C (51.2% vs. 27.5%) (p < 0.05). The use of EA in neurosurgery patients improves the quality of postoperative analgesia, promotes appetite recovery and decreases some uncomfortable sensations, such as dizziness and feeling of fullness in the head.


Author(s):  
Emel Gündüz ◽  
Hakan Keskin

INTRODUCTION: Postoperative pain is a condition that patients frequently complain about all over the world. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of pain training before elective thoracotomy on postoperative pain levels in patients. METHODS: 100 patients who underwent thoracotomy for any reason were included in the study. Patients were given a 20-30-minute training on postoperative pain and how the pain is controlled, and what the patient can do to minimize the pain 24-48 hours before thoracotomy. The patients were divided into two groups; those that were trained and those that were not trained. Extubation time was accepted as baseline (0 hour). At the hours of 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24, patients were asked about their pain on the visual pain scale (VAS). Respiratory rate, blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation levels were recorded at the hours. RESULTS: When VAS scores were compared between the two groups, no significant difference was found in the values measured at the 4th hour whereas there was a significant difference between the subsequent values. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The results of this study showed that pain training before thoracotomy operation gradually decreased postoperative VAS pain scores in patients.


2019 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 205873921986328
Author(s):  
Xiaohui Chen ◽  
Zhongyuan Hu ◽  
Wenjun Yan ◽  
Yabing Ma ◽  
Man He ◽  
...  

This study was designed to compare the recovery of target-controlled infusion of sufentanil and remifentanil in patients of colorectal cancer. In total, 104 patients were randomly divided into sufentanil and remifentanil groups. One group was given target-controlled infusion of sufentanil, while the other group received remifentanil. Inflammatory factors and oxidative stress indicators were measured at 10 min before induction of anesthesia (T1), 1 h (T2), 24 h (T3), and 72 h (T4) after surgery. Adverse reactions were also compared. The extubation and recovery time of sufentanil group were longer than remifentanil group. The levels of CRP, IL-8, and IL-4 in sufentanil group and remifentanil group increased continuously. CRP contents at T3, T4, and IL-8 and IL-4 contents at T2, T3, and T4 of remifentanil group were lower ( P < 0.05). The incidence of adverse reactions in sufentanil group was 15.4%, which was significantly ( P < 0.05) lower than remifentanil group (28.8%). The recovery and extubation time of sufentanil were longer than remifentanil, while the remifentanil can effectively reduce the levels of inflammatory factors and oxidative stress.


Neurology ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 529-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Sellebjerg ◽  
J. L. Frederiksen ◽  
P. M. Nielsen ◽  
J. Olesen

Objective: There is only limited evidence from adequately controlled clinical trials to support high-dose methylprednisolone therapy for attacks of multiple sclerosis (MS) and none supporting oral administration. We assessed the effect of oral high-dose methylprednisolone therapy in attacks of MS.Methods: Twenty-five patients with an attack of MS lasting less than 4 weeks were randomized to placebo treatment. Twenty-six patients received oral methylprednisolone (500 mg once a day for 5 days with a 10-day tapering period). The patients received scores on the Scripps Neurological Rating Scale (NRS) and Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale. The symptoms were scored on a visual analog scale (VAS) before treatment and after 1, 3, and 8 weeks of treatment. Primary efficacy measures were NRS and VAS scores in the first 3 weeks and changes in NRS score and answers to an efficacy questionnaire administered after 8 weeks of treatment.Results: Changes in NRS scores among methylprednisolone- and placebo-treated patients differed significantly in the first 3 weeks and after 8 weeks(p = 0.005 and p = 0.0007). VAS scores the first 3 weeks and treatment efficacy after 8 weeks also favored a beneficial effect of methylprednisolone treatment (p = 0.02 and p = 0.05). After 1, 3, and 8 weeks, 4%, 24%, and 32% in the placebo group and 31%, 54%, and 65% in the methylprednisolone group had improved one point on the Expanded Disability Status Scale score (all p < 0.05). No serious adverse events were seen.Conclusion: Oral high-dose methylprednisolone is recommended for managing attacks of MS.


2004 ◽  
Vol 101 (3) ◽  
pp. 640-646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashraf A. Dahaba ◽  
Tanja Grabner ◽  
Peter H. Rehak ◽  
Werner F. List ◽  
Helfried Metzler

Background The rapid onset and offset of action of remifentanil could make it quickly adjustable to the required level of sedation in critically ill patients. The authors hypothesized that the efficacy of a remifentanil-based regimen was greater than that of a morphine-based regimen. Methods Forty intent-to-treat patients were randomly allocated to receive a blinded infusion of either remifentanil 0.15 microg x kg(-1) x min(-1) or morphine 0.75 microg x kg(-1) x min(-1). The opioid infusion was titrated, in the first intent, to achieve optimal sedation defined as Sedation Agitation scale of 4. A midazolam open-label infusion was started if additional sedation was required. Results The mean percentage hours of optimal sedation was significantly longer in the remifentanil group (78.3 +/- 6.2) than in the morphine group (66.5 +/- 8.5). This was achieved with less frequent infusion rate adjustments (0.34 +/- 0.25 changes/h) than in the morphine group (0.42 +/- 0.22 changes/h). The mean duration of mechanical ventilation and extubation time were significantly longer in the morphine group (18.1 +/- 3.4 h, 73 +/- 7 min) than in the remifentanil group (14.1 +/- 2.8 h, 17 +/- 6 min), respectively. Remifentanil mean infusion rate was 0.13 +/- 0.03 microg x kg(-1) x min(-1), whereas morphine mean infusion rate was 0.68 +/- 0.28 microg x kg(-1) x min(-1). More subjects in the morphine group (9 of 20) than in the remifentanil group (6 of 20) required midazolam. The incidence of adverse events was low and comparable across the two treatment groups. Conclusions A remifentanil-based regimen was more effective in the provision of optimal analgesia-sedation than a standard morphine-based regimen. The remifentanil-based regimen allowed a more rapid emergence from sedation and facilitated earlier extubation.


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