European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Lung-protective ventilation and postoperative pulmonary complications during pulmonary resection in children: A prospective, single-centre, randomised controlled trial.
Children are more susceptible to postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) due to their smaller functional residual capacity and higher closing volume; however, lung-protective ventilation (LPV) in children requiring one-lung ventilation (OLV) has been relatively underexplored. ⋯ LPV did not decrease the occurrence of PPCs compared to non-protective ventilation. Although lung compliance and oxygenation were higher in the driving pressure group than in the 5 cmH 2 O PEEP group, these benefits did not translate into significant reductions in PPCs. However, the study is limited by a small sample size, which may affect the interpretation of the results. Future research with larger sample sizes is necessary to confirm these findings.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Bacterial contamination and greenhouse gas emissions: A randomised study of reuse versus single-use of infusion-set components for intravenous anaesthesia.
Reusing anaesthesia infusion-set components may reduce the climate impact from plastic waste and discarded medications. Infusion-set contents can be shielded from patient contact by single use of an infusion line fitted with dual antireflux valves, preventing retrograde entry of microorganisms, and eliminating the risk for patient-to-patient cross-contamination. However, infusion-set contamination from compromised aseptic handling could affect quality of care. ⋯ We conclude that the prevalence of bacterial contamination was low for both methods. A much larger study would be needed to detect an inter-method difference. Reuse of infusion-set components allowed significantly reduced intravenous anaesthesia climate emissions.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and catheter-related bladder discomfort following transurethral resection of bladder tumour: A randomised controlled trial.
Catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) is problematic in patients with a urinary catheter. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive analgesic modality used to relieve various types of pain. ⋯ Clinical Research Information Service (KCT0007450).
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Mean arterial pressure versus cardiac index for haemodynamic management and myocardial injury after hepatopancreatic surgery: A randomised controlled trial.
Myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery (MINS) frequently complicates the peri-operative period and is associated with increased mortality. ⋯ CI-based haemodynamic management assures sufficient flow and consequently is associated with less peri-operative hsTnT elevation and lower incidence of MINS compared to MAP.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Ultrasound-guided transversalis fascia plane block or transversus abdominis plane block for recovery after caesarean section: A randomised clinical trial.
Caesarean section is a widely performed surgical procedure that often results in moderate-to-severe postoperative pain. If left untreated, this pain can lead to short-term and long-term consequences. Transversalis fascia plane (TFP) block and transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block are among the regional anaesthesia techniques employed for managing pain after a caesarean section. ⋯ TFP block used for analgesic purposes yielded a better quality recovery period than TAP block and also reduced opioid consumption.