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OBJECTIVE: Assess patients submitted to elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia, and the efficacy of different doses of fentanyl associated with bupivacaine. METHODS: The study included 124 pregnant women randomly distributed into 4 groups (n = 31) according to different doses of fentanyl (15 µg, 10 µg, 7.5 µg), Groups I, II, and III, respectively, and control group IV, associated with 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine (10 mg). An epidural catheter was inserted in case epidural top-up was required. We assessed the anesthetic blockage characteristics, negative maternal and neonatal outcomes, and maternal side effects. Statistical analysis was performed using Kruskal-Wallis, Fisher's exact and chi-square tests. The level of significance was 5% (p < 0.05). RESULTS: The quality of analgesia, time for the first complaint of pain and motor block recovery time were significantly better for groups that received fentanyl in comparison to controls (p < 0.001). None of the groups had negative maternal-fetal outcomes. Nausea was significantly more frequent in patients in Groups II (10 µg) and III (7.5 µg) when compared to Groups I (15 µg) and IV (no fentanyl). Vomiting was more frequent in Group III than in Group I (p = 0.006). The incidence of pruritus was significantly higher in the groups receiving fentanyl (p = 0.012). CONCLUSIONS: Among the solutions studied, the spinal anesthesia technique using 15 µg of fentanyl associated with 10 mg of hyperbaric bupivacaine provided satisfactory analgesia and very low incidence of adverse effects for patients submitted to cesarean section. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: UTN U1111-1199-0285. REBEC: RBR-5XWT6T.
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Anestesia Obstétrica , Raquianestesia , Anestesia Obstétrica/efeitos adversos , Raquianestesia/efeitos adversos , Anestésicos Locais/efeitos adversos , Bupivacaína/efeitos adversos , Cesárea , Método Duplo-Cego , Feminino , Fentanila/efeitos adversos , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Gravidez , Estudos ProspectivosRESUMO
PURPOSE: Continuous epidural infusion and programmed intermittent epidural boluses are analgesic techniques routinely used for pain relief in laboring women. We aimed to assess both techniques and compare them with respect to labor analgesia and obstetric outcomes. METHODS: After Institutional Review Board approval, 132 laboring women aged between 18 and 45 years were randomized to epidural analgesia of 10 mL of a mixture of 0.1% bupivacaine plus 2 µg/mL of fentanyl either by programmed intermittent boluses or continuous infusion (66 per group). Primary outcome was quality of analgesia. Secondary outcomes were duration of labor, total drug dose used, maternal satisfaction, sensory level, motor block level, presence of unilateral motor block, hemodynamics, side effects, mode of delivery, and newborn outcome. RESULTS: Patients in the programmed intermittent epidural boluses group received statistically less drug dose than those with continuous epidural infusion (24.9 vs 34.4 mL bupivacaine; P = 0.01). There was no difference between groups regarding pain control, characteristics of block, hemodynamics, side effects, and Apgar scores. CONCLUSIONS: Our study evidenced a lower anesthetic consumption in the programmed intermittent boluses group with similar labor analgesic control, and obstetric and newborn outcomes in both groups.
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Analgesia Epidural/métodos , Analgesia Obstétrica/métodos , Analgesia Controlada pelo Paciente/métodos , Anestesia Epidural/métodos , Bupivacaína/administração & dosagem , Fentanila/administração & dosagem , Dor do Parto/tratamento farmacológico , Trabalho de Parto/fisiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Analgesia Epidural/efeitos adversos , Analgesia Obstétrica/efeitos adversos , Analgesia Controlada pelo Paciente/efeitos adversos , Bupivacaína/efeitos adversos , Esquema de Medicação , Feminino , Fentanila/efeitos adversos , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Bombas de Infusão , Infusões Parenterais , Trabalho de Parto/efeitos dos fármacos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Manejo da Dor , Gravidez , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Abstract A double blind randomized clinical trial of sufentanil as an adjunct in spinal anesthesia for cesarean section and, thereby, be able to reduce the dose of bupivacaine, a local anesthetic, with the same result of an anesthetic block with higher doses but with fewer perioperative side effects, such as hypotension.
Resumo Ensaio clínico randomizado duplamente encoberto sobre o uso do sufentanil como adjuvante em raquianestesia para cesariana e, possibilitando a redução da dose do anestésico local, a bupivacaína, com o mesmo resultado de bloqueio anestésico com doses mais elevadas, mas com menos efeitos colaterais no perioperatório, como hipotensão.
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Humanos , Feminino , Gravidez , Recém-Nascido , Adolescente , Adulto , Adulto Jovem , Bupivacaína/administração & dosagem , Bupivacaína/efeitos adversos , Cesárea/métodos , Sufentanil/administração & dosagem , Sufentanil/efeitos adversos , Anestésicos Intravenosos/administração & dosagem , Anestésicos Intravenosos/efeitos adversos , Anestesia Obstétrica/métodos , Raquianestesia/métodos , Anestésicos Locais/administração & dosagem , Anestésicos Locais/efeitos adversos , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/prevenção & controle , Método Duplo-Cego , Hipotensão/prevenção & controle , Complicações Intraoperatórias/prevenção & controleRESUMO
Abstract Introduction: Facet joint pain is a common source of non-radicular back pain worldwide. Non-surgical interventional modalities remain the mainstay in the treatment of facetogenic back pain and comprise the second most commonly performed interventional pain procedures in the USA. Case: A 36 year-old man with chronic cervical pain secondary to C6-C7 facet arthrosis radiographically, underwent diagnostic local anesthetic bilateral facet joint injection under fluoroscopic guidance. The left side was injected uneventfully; however, 1-2 min following injection of the right side the patient complained of unwellness and became very anxious. He referred paresthesias of the bilateral upper extremities, chest and upper abdomen. Physical examination showed sensory deficits roughly from C5 to T7 without motor deficits; resuscitation measures were not warranted. The deficits were completely resolved by 35-40 min in the recovery area. Discussion: Facet joint injections are a common and safe method of treating back pain secondary to facet arthropathy. Despite excellent safety profiles, rare and sometimes, life-threatening complications can occur. Our case hypothesizes intrathecal injection of local anesthetic during facet joint injection. Few reports have described similar situations. We hypothesize a mechanism of entry through the facet joint, given the proximity of the ligamentum flavum, and the intrathecal space to the anterior aspect of the facet joint. This report reinforces the need for resuscitation and airway management equipment to be readily available where interventional procedures are performed, as well as the need for adequate proficiency in airway management and resuscitation techniques in Pain Medicine training.
Resumo Introdução: A dor nas articulações facetárias é uma fonte mundialmente comum de dores nas costas não radiculares. As modalidades de intervenções não cirúrgicas continuam sendo os pilares no tratamento da dorsalgia facetária e ocupam o segundo lugar entre os procedimentos mais comumente feitos nos EUA para o manejo da dor. Relato de caso: Paciente do sexo masculino, 36 anos, com dor cervical crônica secundária à artrose facetária em C6-C7 (confirmada por radiografia), submetido a exame diagnóstico bilateral das facetas com injeção de anestésico local sob orientação fluoroscópica. O lado esquerdo foi injetado sem intercorrências; porém, um-dois minutos após a injeção do lado direito, o paciente queixou-se de mal-estar e ficou muito ansioso. Mencionou parestesia nos braços, no tórax e no abdome superior. O exame físico revelou déficits sensoriais de, aproximadamente, C5 a T7, sem déficit motor; medidas de reanimação não eram justificáveis. Os déficits foram completamente resolvidos em 35-40 minutos na área de recuperação. Discussão: A aplicação de injeções nas articulações facetárias é um método comum e seguro de tratar a dor nas costas secundária à artropatia facetária. Apesar dos excelentes perfis de segurança, complicações raras e, às vezes, com risco de morte podem ocorrer. Nosso caso relata a injeção intratecal de anestésico local durante injeção nas facetas articulares. Poucos relatos descreveram situações semelhantes. Levantamos a hipótese de um mecanismo de entrada através da faceta articular, por causa da proximidade do ligamento amarelo e do espaço intratecal com o aspecto anterior da faceta articular. Esse relato reforça a necessidade de reanimação e de equipamentos para o manejo das vias aéreas estarem prontamente disponíveis quando procedimentos intervencionistas são feitos, bem como a necessidade de estabelecer o domínio do conhecimento no manejo das vias aéreas e das técnicas de reanimação e treinamento em medicina da dor.
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Humanos , Masculino , Adulto , Doenças da Coluna Vertebral/induzido quimicamente , Bupivacaína/administração & dosagem , Bupivacaína/efeitos adversos , Articulação Zigapofisária , Anestésicos Locais/administração & dosagem , Anestésicos Locais/efeitos adversos , Injeções Espinhais , Bupivacaína/uso terapêutico , Dor nas Costas/complicações , Dor nas Costas/tratamento farmacológico , Erros Médicos , Injeções Intra-Articulares/efeitos adversos , Anestésicos Locais/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
A double blind randomized clinical trial of sufentanil as an adjunct in spinal anesthesia for cesarean section and, thereby, be able to reduce the dose of bupivacaine, a local anesthetic, with the same result of an anesthetic block with higher doses but with fewer perioperative side effects, such as hypotension.
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Anestesia Obstétrica/métodos , Raquianestesia/métodos , Anestésicos Intravenosos , Anestésicos Locais , Bupivacaína , Cesárea/métodos , Sufentanil , Adolescente , Adulto , Anestésicos Intravenosos/administração & dosagem , Anestésicos Intravenosos/efeitos adversos , Anestésicos Locais/administração & dosagem , Anestésicos Locais/efeitos adversos , Bupivacaína/administração & dosagem , Bupivacaína/efeitos adversos , Método Duplo-Cego , Feminino , Humanos , Hipotensão/prevenção & controle , Recém-Nascido , Complicações Intraoperatórias/prevenção & controle , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/prevenção & controle , Gravidez , Sufentanil/administração & dosagem , Sufentanil/efeitos adversos , Adulto JovemRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Facet joint pain is a common source of non-radicular back pain worldwide. Non-surgical interventional modalities remain the mainstay in the treatment of facetogenic back pain and comprise the second most commonly performed interventional pain procedures in the USA. CASE: A 36 year-old man with chronic cervical pain secondary to C6-C7 facet arthrosis radiographically, underwent diagnostic local anesthetic bilateral facet joint injection under fluoroscopic guidance. The left side was injected uneventfully; however, 1-2min following injection of the right side the patient complained of unwellness and became very anxious. He referred paresthesias of the bilateral upper extremities, chest and upper abdomen. Physical examination showed sensory deficits roughly from C5 to T7 without motor deficits; resuscitation measures were not warranted. The deficits were completely resolved by 35-40min in the recovery area. DISCUSSION: Facet joint injections are a common and safe method of treating back pain secondary to facet arthropathy. Despite excellent safety profiles, rare and sometimes, life-threatening complications can occur. Our case hypothesizes intrathecal injection of local anesthetic during facet joint injection. Few reports have described similar situations. We hypothesize a mechanism of entry through the facet joint, given the proximity of the ligamentum flavum, and the intrathecal space to the anterior aspect of the facet joint. This report reinforces the need for resuscitation and airway management equipment to be readily available where interventional procedures are performed, as well as the need for adequate proficiency in airway management and resuscitation techniques in Pain Medicine training.
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Anestésicos Locais/administração & dosagem , Anestésicos Locais/efeitos adversos , Bupivacaína/administração & dosagem , Bupivacaína/efeitos adversos , Doenças da Coluna Vertebral/induzido quimicamente , Articulação Zigapofisária , Adulto , Anestésicos Locais/uso terapêutico , Dor nas Costas/complicações , Dor nas Costas/tratamento farmacológico , Bupivacaína/uso terapêutico , Humanos , Injeções Intra-Articulares/efeitos adversos , Injeções Espinhais , Masculino , Erros MédicosRESUMO
PURPOSE: Cases of local anaesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) periodically occur following transversus abdominal plane (TAP) blocks. The aim of this study was to characterize levobupivacaine absorption pharmacokinetics, with and without epinephrine, and estimate the risk of LAST, based on a previously reported toxic threshold. METHODS: Previously reported data from 11 volunteers receiving ultrasound-guided TAP blocks with and without epinephrine on two independent occasions were analysed. Serial venous concentrations were measured for 90 min. A pharmacokinetic analysis was performed using the NONMEM statistical programme. The use of epinephrine in the solution was included in the analysis of covariates. The associated risk of LAST symptoms associated with different levobupivacaine dose schemes with and without epinephrine was estimated in 1000 simulated subjects. RESULTS: A one-compartment first-order input and elimination model adequately fit the levobupivacaine data. Epinephrine prolonged the levobupivacaine absorption half-life {4.22 [95 % confidence interval (CI) 2.53-6.50] vs. 7.02 [95 % CI 3.74-14.1]; p < 0.05} and reduced its relative bioavailability (0.84; 95 % CI 0.72-0.97; p < 0.05) The derived model predicts that levobupivacaine dose schemes should be halved from 3 mg kg(-1) body weight with epinephrine to 1.5 mg kg(-1) without epinephrine to obtain a comparable risk of anaesthetic toxicity symptoms of approximately 0.1 %. CONCLUSIONS: Our results strongly support the addition of epinephrine to the local anaesthetic solution, especially when doses of levobupivacaine of >1.5 mg kg(-1) are required. Recommendations regarding the maximum allowable doses of local anaesthetics should consider population analysis to determine safer dosage ranges.
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Anestésicos Locais/farmacocinética , Bupivacaína/análogos & derivados , Epinefrina/farmacologia , Músculos Abdominais/inervação , Adulto , Anestésicos Locais/administração & dosagem , Anestésicos Locais/efeitos adversos , Bupivacaína/administração & dosagem , Bupivacaína/efeitos adversos , Bupivacaína/farmacocinética , Simulação por Computador , Estudos Cross-Over , Método Duplo-Cego , Meia-Vida , Voluntários Saudáveis , Humanos , Levobupivacaína , Masculino , Modelos Biológicos , Bloqueio Nervoso , RiscoRESUMO
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Postoperative neurologic symptoms after interscalene block and shoulder surgery have been reported to be relatively frequent. Reports of such symptoms after ultrasound-guided block have been variable. We evaluated 300 patients for neurologic symptoms after low-volume, ultrasound-guided interscalene block and arthroscopic shoulder surgery. METHODS: Patients underwent ultrasound-guided interscalene block with 16 to 20 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine or a mix of 0.2% bupivacaine/1.2% mepivacaine solution, followed by propofol/ketamine sedation for ambulatory arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Patients were called at 10 days for evaluation of neurologic symptoms, and those with persistent symptoms were called again at 30 days, at which point neurologic evaluation was initiated. Details of patient demographics and block characteristics were collected to assess any association with persistent neurologic symptoms. RESULTS: Six of 300 patients reported symptoms at 10 days (2%), with one of these patients having persistent symptoms at 30 days (0.3%). This was significantly lower than rates of neurologic symptoms reported in preultrasound investigations with focused neurologic follow-up and similar to other studies performed in the ultrasound era. There was a modest correlation between the number of needle redirections during the block procedure and the presence of postoperative neurologic symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasound guidance of interscalene block with 16- to 20-mL volumes of local anesthetic solution results in a lower frequency of postoperative neurologic symptoms at 10 and 30 days as compared with investigations in the preultrasound period.
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Ambulatórios/métodos , Anestésicos Combinados/administração & dosagem , Anestésicos Locais/administração & dosagem , Artroscopia , Bupivacaína/administração & dosagem , Mepivacaína/administração & dosagem , Bloqueio Nervoso/métodos , Ombro/cirurgia , Ultrassonografia de Intervenção , Adulto , Idoso , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Ambulatórios/efeitos adversos , Anestésicos Combinados/efeitos adversos , Anestésicos Locais/efeitos adversos , Artroscopia/efeitos adversos , Bupivacaína/efeitos adversos , Estimulação Elétrica , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Mepivacaína/efeitos adversos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Bloqueio Nervoso/efeitos adversos , Exame Neurológico/métodos , Doenças do Sistema Nervoso Periférico/diagnóstico , Doenças do Sistema Nervoso Periférico/etiologia , Doenças do Sistema Nervoso Periférico/fisiopatologia , Estudos Prospectivos , Ombro/inervação , Fatores de Tempo , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The local anesthetics may cause neurotoxicity. We aimed to compare the neurotoxic potential of different local anesthetics, local anesthetic induced nerve damage and pathological changes of a peripheral nerve. METHODS: Sixty Wistar rats weighing 200-350 g were studied. Rats were assigned into 3 groups and 26-gauge needle was inserted under magnification into the left sciatic nerve and 0.2 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine, 5% levobupivacaine, and 2% lidocaine were injected intraneurally. An individual who was blind to the specifics of the injection monitored the neurologic function on postoperative 1st day, and daily thereafter. Neurologic examination included assessment for the presence and severity of nociception and grasping reflexes. At the 7th day sciatic nerve specimen was taken for evaluation of histopathologic changes. RESULTS: There was no statistical difference detected among groups regarding grasping reflex and histopathologic evaluation. Two cases in bupivacaine group, 1 case in levobupivacaine group and 2 cases in lidocaine group had slight grasping, while 1 case in lidocaine group had no grasping reflex on the seventh day. Severe axonal degeneration was observed in all groups, respectively in bupivacaine group 4 (20%), levobupivacaine group 3 (15%), and lidocaine group 6 (30%). CONCLUSION: In all groups, histopathological damage frequency and severity were more than the motor deficiency.
RESUMO OBJETIVO: Os anestésicos locais podem causar neurotoxicidade. Nosso objetivo foi comparar o potencial neurotóxico de diferentes anestésicos locais, os danos induzidos aos nervos e as alterações patológicas de um nervo periférico. MÉTODOS: Foram estudados 60 ratos Whistler com 200-350 g. Os ratos foram divididos em três grupos, uma agulha de calibre 26 foi inserida no nervo ciático esquerdo, com o uso de ampliação, e 0,2 mL de bupivacaína a 0,5%, levobupivacaína a 5% e lidocaína a 2% foram injetados por via intraneural. Um colaborador, cego para os conteúdos das injeções, monitorou a função neurológica no primeiro dia de pós-operatório e depois diariamente. O exame neurológico incluiu a avaliação da presença e da gravidade da nocicepção e dos reflexos de agarrar. No sétimo dia, uma amostra do nervo ciático foi colhida para avaliar as alterações histopatológicas. RESULTADOS: Não houve diferença estatística entre os grupos em relação ao reflexo de agarrar e à avaliação histopatológica. Dois casos no grupo bupivacaína, um no grupo levobupivacaína e dois no grupo lidocaína apresentaram um leve reflexo de agarrar; também no grupo lidocaína, um caso não apresentou reflexo de agarrar no sétimo dia. Degeneração axonal grave foi observada em todos os grupos: quatro casos no grupo bupivacaína (20%), três no grupo levobupivacaína 3 (15%) e seis no grupo lidocaína (30%). CONCLUSÃO: Em todos os grupos, a frequência de dano histopatológico e de gravidade foi maior do que a deficiência motora.
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Animais , Ratos , Nervo Isquiático/efeitos dos fármacos , Bupivacaína/análogos & derivados , Bupivacaína/efeitos adversos , Traumatismos dos Nervos Periféricos/induzido quimicamente , Anestésicos Locais/efeitos adversos , Lidocaína/efeitos adversos , Nervo Isquiático/fisiopatologia , Ratos Wistar , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Traumatismos dos Nervos Periféricos/fisiopatologia , LevobupivacaínaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: The local anesthetics may cause neurotoxicity. We aimed to compare the neurotoxic potential of different local anesthetics, local anesthetic induced nerve damage and pathological changes of a peripheral nerve. METHODS: Sixty Wistar rats weighing 200-350g were studied. Rats were assigned into 3 groups and 26-gauge needle was inserted under magnification into the left sciatic nerve and 0.2mL of 0.5% bupivacaine, 5% levobupivacaine, and 2% lidocaine were injected intraneurally. An individual who was blind to the specifics of the injection monitored the neurologic function on postoperative 1st day, and daily thereafter. Neurologic examination included assessment for the presence and severity of nociception and grasping reflexes. At the 7th day sciatic nerve specimen was taken for evaluation of histopathologic changes. RESULTS: There was no statistical difference detected among groups regarding grasping reflex and histopathologic evaluation. Two cases in bupivacaine group, 1 case in levobupivacaine group and 2 cases in lidocaine group had slight grasping, while 1 case in lidocaine group had no grasping reflex on the seventh day. Severe axonal degeneration was observed in all groups, respectively in bupivacaine group 4 (20%), levobupivacaine group 3 (15%), and lidocaine group 6 (30%). CONCLUSION: In all groups, histopathological damage frequency and severity were more than the motor deficiency.