scholarly journals Kambin’s Triangle Approach versus Traditional Safe Triangle Approach for Percutaneous Transforaminal Epidural Adhesiolysis Using an Inflatable Balloon Catheter: A Pilot Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1996
Author(s):  
Gil ◽  
Jeong ◽  
Cho ◽  
Choi ◽  
Nahm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Oswestry Disability Index ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Balloon Catheter ◽  
Epidural Block ◽  
Common Condition ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Numerical Rating

Spinal stenosis is a common condition in elderly individuals. Many patients are unresponsive to the conventional treatment. If the transforaminal epidural block does not exert a sufficient treatment effect, percutaneous transforaminal epidural adhesiolysis (PTFA) through the safe-triangle approach using an inflatable balloon catheter can reduce the patients’ pain and improve their functional capacity. We aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Kambin’s-triangle approach for PTFA using an inflatable balloon catheter and compare this approach to the traditional safe-triangle approach. Thirty patients with chronic unilateral L5 radiculopathy were divided into two groups: the safe-triangle-approach and Kambin’s-triangle-approach groups, with 15 patients each. The success rate of the procedure was assessed. Pain and dysfunction were assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale and Oswestry Disability Index, respectively, before the procedure and at 1 and 3 months after the procedure. The success rate of the procedure was high in both the groups, with no significant difference between the groups. The Numerical Rating Scale and Oswestry Disability Index scores significantly decreased 3 months after the procedure in both the groups, with no significant difference between the groups. For patients in whom the safe-triangle approach for PTFA is difficult, the Kambin’s-triangle approach could be an alternative.

scholarly journals Sedation in the post-anaesthesia care unit

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-200
Author(s):  
Andrius Macas ◽  
Lina Andriuškevičiūtė ◽  
Jūratė Paltanavičiūtė ◽  
Ieva Slauzgalvytė
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Post Anaesthesia Care Unit ◽  
Activity Assessment ◽  
Anaesthetic Care ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Anaesthesia Care

Background. Post-anaesthetic sedation is a common practice as it pro­ vides greater comfort and psychological stability for patients. Some spe­ cialists claim that sedation in the post-anaesthetic care unit (PACU) is applied too seldom due to several reasons. The goal of this study is to evaluate sedation in PACU in several aspects. Materials and methods. A total of 299 patients admitted to the PACU after general, orthopedic-traumatologic or urologic surgical procedures were enrolled in this prospective study. The patients evaluated their qual­ ity of sleep and the worst intensity of pain experienced in PACU, which was assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale. Nurses evaluated sedation using the Motor Activity Assessment Scale and filled in the questionnaire about the importance of sedation. Results. Statistically significant difference was observed in the quality of sleep between the patients sedated using benzodiazepines and opioids together and non-sedated patients (p = 0.025). There is no considerable difference in the statistics concerning the behavior of the patients. The patients prescribed only with opioids IV or IM, as well as the patients prescribed with opioids together with benzodiazepines, feel less intense pain compared to the non-sedated patients (p = 0.016, p = 0.03). Accord­ ing to the personnel, sedation is necessary in PACU. Half of them think that patients prescribed with opioids need additional sedation. Conclusions. Sedation is necessary in PACU. This fact is evident in the statistically significant difference of comfort factors among the patients as well as in the opinion of the nursing personnel that spend most of the time communicating and caring about the comfort of the patients.

scholarly journals Radial extarcorporeal shock waves: therapeutic myofascial protocol

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Barassi Giovanni ◽  
Guglielmi Vito ◽  
Della Rovere Franco ◽  
Di Iulio Antonella ◽  
Licameli Marco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shock Waves ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Myofascial Pain ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Upper Trapezius ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Base Of Support

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of radial shock waves in myofascial upper trapezius syndrome following the global treatment scheme of key trigger points. Materials and methods 26 patients treated with rESWT (Radial shock wave therapy) after a global postural and myofascial assessment of the patient and the identification of the key trigger points. At the end of the treatment each subject was re-evaluated through the Numerical Rating Scale - NRS and through the examination with Electronic Baropodometer. In this study, we compared the values of NRS and the values of postural biometrics before and after 2 sessions of rESWT, and a statistically significant difference (P <0.05) in all measurements emerged in the values measured with NRS. In the static percentage load, a statistically significant reduction in the percentage load differences (right / left) (P <0.05) was observed in all three evaluation moments (T0, T1, T2). The percentage and statistically significant improvement (P <0.05) were recorded at time T2 in the surface of the ellipse. Greater control of balance and greater awareness of the base of support was found in the calculation of the sway path, in particular with closed eyes. Based on this experience, the use of radial shock waves in pathologies related to myofascial pain with postural implications would be desirable.

scholarly journals Effect of Premedication with Anti-inflammatory Drugs on Post-Endodontic Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 254-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Camargo Amaral Jorge-Araújo ◽  
Marcelo Carlos Bortoluzzi ◽  
Flares Baratto-Filho ◽  
Fábio André Santos ◽  
Márcia Thaís Pochapski
Keyword(s):  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Rescue Medication ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Inflammatory Drugs ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Abstract In spite of advances in root canal therapy and better knowledge of pulpal and periapical inflammation, up 40% of endodontic patients report varying degrees of pain. The aim of this present study was to compare the effect of single preoperative dose of ibuprofen or dexamethasone on post-endodontic pain. Sixty volunteers were divided into three groups (n=20 per group): PL, placebo; IB, 400 mg of ibuprofen; and DE, 8 mg of dexamethasone. The primary outcome was the post-endodontic pain intensity measured with a numerical rating scale (4, 8, 12, 24, and 48 h). Secondary outcomes included number of anesthetic cartridges used and consumption of rescue medication. Data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA, chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests. There was no significant difference among groups (p>0.05) considering the pain intensity. Only 37% of IB group patients and 28% of DE group patients used some rescue medication. On the other hand, 74% of PL group patients mentioned the consumption of rescue medication; PL group had a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) in comparison with IB and DE groups. The number of anesthetic cartridges used had no statistically significant difference among the groups (p>0.05). Significant differences were not found in the reduction of pain intensity and the number of anesthetic cartridges used. Considering the consumption of rescue medication (secondary outcome), preoperative administration of Ibuprofen or dexamethasone reduces post-endodontic pain and discomfort in comparison with a placebo. Premedication with anti-inflammatory drugs drugs could be contributed to control of the post-endodontic pain, mainly in patients more sensible for pain.

Good correlation between visual analogue scale and numerical rating scale in the assessment of nasal obstruction

2018 ◽  
Vol 132 (4) ◽  
pp. 327-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Haye ◽  
L K Døsen ◽  
M Tarangen ◽  
O Shiryaeva
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Septal Surgery ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Numerical Rating

AbstractObjective:Results from telephone interviews may be needed to supplement those from mailed questionnaires when response rates are inadequate. This study assessed the correlation between visual analogue scale ratings used in mailed questionnaires and numerical rating scale scores used in telephone interviews.Methods:Patients scheduled for nasal septal surgery routinely respond to a visual analogue scale of obstruction during the day and at night. In this study, they were also asked to verbally rate their sense of obstruction using whole numbers.Results:There was no significant difference between visual analogue scale and numerical rating scale obstruction scores.Conclusion:Ratings of nasal obstruction obtained with a numerical rating scale in telephone interviews are comparable to visual analogue scale scores in mailed questionnaires.

scholarly journals Perbandingan Efektivitas Kombinasi Fentanyl–Paracetamol dan Fentanyl–Ketorolac terhadap Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) Post Operasi Seksio Sesarea

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-8
Author(s):  
Andy H ◽  
Sugeng Budi Santoso ◽  
RTH Supraptomo
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
A Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Post Operation ◽  
The Difference

Latar Belakang: Nyeri post operasi seksio sesarea merupakan nyeri sedang berat dengan intensitas akut. Saat ini terdapat dua kombinasi obat anti nyeri yang umum digunakan untuk mengatasi nyeri post operasi seksio sesarea yaitu kombinasi parasetamol-fentanyl serta kombinasi ketorolac-fentanyl. Interaksi kedua obat tersebut dapat menurunkan ambang nyeri yang dapat kita periksa dengan skor Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui adanya perbedaan efektivitas antara pemberian kombinasi parasetamol-fentanyl dengan ketorolac-fentanyl dalam mengatasi nyeri post operasi seksio sesarea.Subjek dan Metode: Penelitian eksperimental dengan pendekatan uji klinis menggunakan 30 subjek pasien hamil dengan umur 20-40 tahun dengan status fisik ASA I-II yang akan menjalani operasi seksio sesarea dengan spinal anestesi lidocain 5% hiperbarik. Grup pertama diberikan 1000mg paracetamol dan 0,3mcg/kg/jam fentanyl intravena sebagai analgesik. Grup ke 2 diberikan ketorolac 30mg dan fentanyl o,3mcg/kg/jamPada penelitian ini dilakukan analisis univariat dan bivariat. Hasil: Hasil uji beda terhadap karakteristik subyek penelitian didapatkan pada kelompok parasetamol dan fentanyl terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan pada post operasi dengan nilai p=0,005 (p<0,05), pada ketorolac dan fentanyl terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan post operasi dengan nilai p=0,023 (p<0,05) dSimpulan: Kombinasi parasetamol fentanyl lebih efektif dibandingkan dengan ketorolac fentanyl.   The Comparison of the Effectiveness of Combination Fentanyl-Paracetamol with Fentanyl–Ketorolac on Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) Post Caesarean Section Abstract Background: Postoperative cesarean section pain is moderate-to-severe pain with acute intensity. There are two common anti-pain drug combinations used to treat post-cesarean section pain, namely the parasetamol-fentanyl combination and the ketorolac-fentanyl combination. The interaction of the two drugs can lower the pain threshold which we can check with the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) score.Objective: To determine the difference in effectiveness between the combination of parasetamol-fentanyl and ketorolac-fentanyl in dealing with post-cesarean section surgery pain.Subject and Method: This study is an experimental study with a clinical trial approach using 30 subjects of pregnant patients aged 20-40 years with ASA I-II physical status who will undergo cesarean section surgery with hyperbaric 5% lidocaine spinal anesthesia. The first group were given 1000 mg parasetamol and 0.3 mcg/kg/h fentanyl intravenous as analgesics. The second group were given ketorolac 30 mg and fentanyl 0.3 mcg/kg/h intravenously. In this study, univariate and bivariate analyzes were performed. Results: The results of different tests on the characteristics of research subjects were found in the paracetamol and fentanyl groups, there was a significant difference in the post-operation with a value of p = 0.005 (p <0.05), in ketorolac and fentanyl there was a significant difference post-surgery with a value of p = 0.023 (p <0.05) where the paracetamol and fentanyl groups with NRS scores tended to fall, and the ketorolac and fentanyl groups with NRS scores tended to increase.Conclusion: The combination of parasetamol and fentanyl was more effective than ketorolac and fentanyl.

scholarly journals Rating of four different foods in women with hyperemesis gravidarum: a randomised controlled trial

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e046528
Author(s):  
Gi Ni Tan ◽  
Peng Chiong Tan ◽  
Jesrine Gek Shan Hong ◽  
Balaraman Kartik ◽  
Siti Zawiah Omar
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Hyperemesis Gravidarum ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Random Order ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
White Bread ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Randomised Controlled

ObjectiveTo evaluate four foods in women with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) on their agreeability and tolerability.DesignProspective, randomised, within-subject cross-over trial.SettingSingle-centre, tertiary, university hospital in Malaysia.Participants72 women within 24-hour of first admission for HG who were 18 years or above, with confirmed clinical pregnancy of less than 16 weeks’ gestation were recruited and analysed. Women unable to consume food due to extreme symptoms, known taste or swallowing disorder were excluded.InterventionsEach participant chewed and swallowed a small piece of apple, watermelon, cream cracker and white bread in random order and was observed for 10 min after each tasting followed by a 2 min washout for mouth rinsing and data collection.Outcome measuresPrimary outcome was food agreeability scored after 10 min using an 11-point 0–10 Visual Numerical Rating Scale (VNRS). Nausea was scored at baseline (prior to tasting) and 2 and 10 min using an 11-point VNRS. Intolerant responses of gagging, heaving and vomiting were recorded.ResultsOn agreeability scoring, apple (mean±SD 7.2±2.4) ranked highest followed by watermelon (7.0±2.7) and crackers (6.5±2.6), with white bread ranked lowest (6.0±2.7); Kruskal-Wallis H test, p=0.019. Apple had the lowest mean nausea score and mean rank score, while white bread had the highest at both 2 and 10 min; the Kruskal-Wallis H test showed a significant difference only at 10 min (p=0.019) but not at 2 min (p=0.29) in the ranking analyses. The intolerant (gagged, heaved or vomited) response rates within the 10 min study period were apple 3/72 (4%), watermelon 7/72 (10%), crackers 8/72 (11%) and white bread 12/72 (17%): χ2 test for trend p=0.02.ConclusionSweet apple had the highest agreeability score, the lowest nausea severity and intolerance–emesis response rate when tasted by women with HG. White bread consistently performed worst.

Comparison of honey and phenytoin (PHT) cream effects on intensity of pain and episiotomy wound healing in nulliparous women

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohadesseh Lavaf ◽  
Masoumeh Simbar ◽  
Faraz Mojab ◽  
Hamid Alavi Majd ◽  
Mansoureh Samimi
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Nulliparous Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Healing Score ◽  
Double Blinded ◽  
Better Than

AbstractBackgroundThis study investigates and compares the effect of phenytoin and honey cream on intensity of pain and episiotomy wound healing in nulliparous women.MethodsThis research was conducted by double-blinded randomized clinical trial method on 120 nulliparous women in three groups of phenytoin, honey and placebo. After delivery and episiotomy, mothers used a knuckle of the prescribed creams on their episiotomy area, every night until 10-night. Evaluation of wound healing using REEDA scale and pain intensity with numerical rating scale of pain took place within the first 24 h and after 7 and 14 days of delivery.ResultsResults showed significant differences between healing scores of the three groups for the seventh day after delivery. Healing score in the honey group was lower than that in placebo group. On the fourteenth day after delivery, the healing scores showed no significant differences between the three groups. Measuring pain intensity did not show any significant difference in the three groups after 7 and 14 days of delivery.ConclusionsBoth honey and phenytoin led to episiotomy wound healing; however, honey caused the wound healing better than the phenytoin. Honey and phenytoin did not reduce episiotomy pain.

scholarly journals The Effect of Ouhyul Herbal Acupuncture Point Injections on Shoulder Pain after Stroke

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Ri Seo ◽  
Woo-Sang Jung ◽  
Seong-Uk Park ◽  
Sang-Kwan Moon ◽  
Jung-Mi Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Acupuncture Point ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Point Injection ◽  
And Control

An effective and safe remedy for shoulder pain is needed as shoulder pain is a common complication of stroke and restricts recovery of patients. This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of Ouhyul herbal acupuncture point injection (O-API) on shoulder pain in patients with stroke. Twenty-four participants with shoulder pain after stroke were recruited and randomized to the O-API and control groups. Treatment was conducted for 2 weeks three times per week. We evaluated the effects of treatment with a numerical rating scale (NRS), painless passive range of motion (PROM) of external shoulder rotation, and the Fugl-Meyer Motor Assessment (FMMA) at baseline, each week, and 1 week after the final treatment. All measures were similar between the O-API and control groups at baseline. The O-API group showed significant improvement on the NRS compared with that in the control group after 2 weeks of treatment, and the treatment effect was maintained until the follow-up period. PROM decreased significantly in both groups, but the reduction was maintained only in the O-API group. No significant difference was observed on the FMMA between the two groups. O-API resulted in significant improvement in shoulder pain after stroke, and its effect was maintained after termination of treatment without any severe side effects.

Comparing the efficacy of nebulized morphine with intravenous morphine in traumatic musculoskeletal pain management

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-21
Author(s):  
Mani Mofidi ◽  
Ali Dashti ◽  
Mahdi Rezai ◽  
Niloufar Ghodrati ◽  
Hoorolnesa Ameli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Normal Saline ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Intravenous Morphine ◽  
Numerical Rating

Introduction: This study was designed to compare the effectiveness of intravenous morphine with nebulized morphine in pain relief of patients referring to the emergency setting with traumatic musculoskeletal pain. Methods: This randomized, placebo-controlled and double-blind clinical study evaluated 160 patients 18 to 65 years of age with acute traumatic pain, who attended the emergency department during 2019. Subjects were assessed with Numerical Rating Scale based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and randomly divided into two groups. In one group, 80 patients received IV morphine (0.1 mg/kg+5 mL normal saline) plus an equivalent volume of IV placebo. In the second group, 80 patients received nebulized morphine (0.2 mg/kg+5 mL normal saline) plus nebulized placebo. Pain score was monitored in all patients with Numerical Rating Scale before and after intervention at baseline, 15, 30, 45, and 60-minute intervals. Patients’ vital signs and possible adverse events were evaluated in each observation time points. Finally, all participants were assessed for their satisfaction with pain management. Data were analyzed using repeated measure analysis for continuous variables and Binomial test for categorical variables Results: There was no significant difference between the demographic characteristics of patients in study groups. Pain relief between the two groups was similar during the observation (0, 15, 30, 45, 60 min) (P>0.05). There were no changes in vital signs between two groups, although the nebulized group had lower systolic blood pressure at the time-point of 15 minutes after the treatment initiation (P=0.03). Conclusion: Although Nebulized morphine has similar efficacy in comparison with IV route, nebulization might be considered as the clinically efficacious route of morphine administration with minimal side effects, providing optimal pain relief in patients.

Comparison of Analgesic Effect of Levobupivacaine with Dexmedetomidine and Levobupivacaine for Scalp Block before Supratentorial Craniotomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (10) ◽  
pp. 1028-1035
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Analgesic Requirement ◽  
Supratentorial Craniotomy ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Fentanyl Consumption ◽  
Scalp Block

Background: Craniotomy causes acute and chronic pain. Uncontrolled postoperative pain may lead to adverse events. Perioperative scalp nerves block is not only effective in reducing intraoperative hemodynamic response, but it also reduces postoperative pain and postoperative analgesia requirement. Objective: To compare the benefits of adding dexmedetomidine to levobupivacaine in scalp nerves block before craniotomy for the duration of analgesia in supratentorial craniotomy. Materials and Methods: After approval by the Committee for Research, 50 supratentorial craniotomy patients were randomized into two groups. The control group received 30 mL scalp nerves block with 0.25% levobupivacaine with adrenaline 1:200,000, whereas the study group received 30 mL scalp nerves block with 0.25% levobupivacaine with adrenaline 1:200,000 plus dexmedetomidine 1 mcg/kg. The primary outcome was the time to first analgesic requirement postoperatively. The secondary outcomes included intraoperative fentanyl consumption, verbal numerical rating scale, tramadol consumption, and complications during the first 24 hours postoperatively. Results: Patients in the study group had significantly increase time to the first analgesic requirement in postoperative period and reduced intraoperative fentanyl consumption. The median time to first analgesic requirement was 555 (360 to 1,035) minutes in the study group versus 405 (300 to 520) minutes in the control group (p=0.023). Intraoperative fentanyl consumption 125 (75 to 175) mcg in the study group was significantly lower than 200 (150 to 250) mcg in the control group (p=0.02). The verbal numerical rating scale at 1, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hours postoperatively, tramadol consumption, and complications during the first 24 hours postoperatively were not statistically significant different. Conclusion: Preoperative scalp nerves block with 0.25% levobupivacaine with adrenaline (1:200,000) with dexmedetomidine 1 mcg/kg significantly increased the time to first analgesic requirement and reduced intraoperative fentanyl consumption compared to 0.25% levobupivacaine with adrenaline (1:200,000) without perioperative complications. Keywords: Scalp block, Dexmedetomidine, Post-craniotomy analgesia, Supratentorial tumor, Levobupivacaine

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