经闭孔行闭孔神经阻滞对预防膀胱侧壁肿瘤电切时闭孔神经反射的作用

目的探讨经闭孔行闭孔神经阻滞对预防膀胱侧壁肿瘤电切时闭孔神经反射的作用。方法回顾性分析67例膀胱侧壁浅表性肿瘤行经尿道膀胱肿瘤电切术的患者资料,根据术中是否行闭孔神经阻滞分为闭孔神经阻滞组（35例）和对照组（32例）,其中闭孔神经阻滞组术中辅以经闭孔法闭孔神经阻滞,而对照组未行闭孔神经阻滞。比较两组术中闭孔神经反射发生率、膀胱穿孔率、手术时间、及出血量,并术后随访观察肿瘤的复发情况。结果两组术中电切时间、出血量、术后1年肿瘤复发率均无统计学差异,但闭孔神经阻滞组闭孔神经反射率及膀胱穿孔率较对照组明显降低。结论经闭孔行闭孔神经阻滞能有效预防膀胱侧壁肿瘤电切时闭孔神经反射,可降低膀胱穿孔率,其操作要点是选择准确的穿刺点、掌握好穿刺方向和深度。     

Ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca compartment block in pediatric patients using a long-axis, in-plane needle technique: a report of three cases

Ultrasound guided fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) has not been previously described in pediatric patients. Reported here is an ultrasound guided long axis, in-plane needle technique used to perform FICB in three pediatric patients undergoing hip or femur surgery. Postoperative assessment revealed nerve blockade of the lateral femoral cutaneous, femoral, and obturator nerves or no requirement for narcotics in the PACU. FICB using this ultrasound guided technique was easy to perform and provided postoperative analgesia for hip and femur surgical procedures within the presumed distribution of the lateral femoral cutaneous, femoral, and obturator nerves.     

Can parturients identify the midline during neuraxial block placement?

Study Objective

To determine whether parturients can reliably identify their midline during epidural or spinal needle insertion, and to determine whether parturient feedback helps the anesthesiologist successfully identify the midline.

Design

Survey instrument completed by anesthesiologists.

Setting

Labor and delivery unit of a university-based, tertiary-care hospital.

Measurements

Completed questionnaires were obtained for 554 of 904 (61.3%) neuraxial blocks. Data were collected on the type of neuraxial block, number of needle redirections required to identify the midline, the patient's height and weight, the patient's position during block placement, whether the patient was questioned for assistance identifying the midline, and if so, how helpful the patient was in redirecting the needle to locate the epidural or subarachnoid space.

Main Results

The anesthesiologist requested the assistance of 194 patients (35.0%) for needle location. Of those questioned, the anesthesiologist reported 128 instances (66.0%) when the patient's response was helpful in identification of the midline. Morbidly obese parturients (BMI > 35 kg/m²) were questioned more often than their non-morbidly obese counterparts (48.9% vs. 30.5%; P < 0.0005). Of those morbidly obese parturients who were questioned (n = 64), 76.6% were reported by the anesthesiologist to be helpful.

Conclusions

Most patients, including morbidly obese patients, are helpful in identifying the midline during neuraxial anesthesia.     

Ergonomic task analysis of ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block: a pilot study

Study Objective

To apply ergonomic task analysis to the performance of ultrasound-guided (US-guided) femoral nerve block (FNB) in an acute hospital setting.

Design

Pilot prospective observational study.

Setting

Orthopedic operating room of a regional trauma hospital.

Subjects

15 anesthesiologists of various levels of experience in US-guided FNB (estimated minimum experience < 10 procedures; maximum about 50 procedures, and from basic trainees to consultants); and 15 patients (5 men and 10 women), aged 77 ± 15 (mean ± SD yrs) years.

Measurements/Observations

A data capture “tool”, which was modified from one previously developed for ergonomic study of spinal anesthesia, was studied. Patient, operator, and heterogeneous environmental factors related to ergonomic performance of US-guided FNB were identified. The observation period started immediately before commencement of positioning the patient and ended on completion of perineural injection. Data were acquired using direct observations, photography, and application of a questionnaire.

Main Results

The quality of ergonomic performance was generally suboptimal and varied greatly among operators. Eight (experience < 10 procedures) of 15 operators excessively rotated their head, neck, and/or back to visualize the image on the ultrasound machine. Eight operators (experience < 10 procedures) performed the procedure with excessive thoracolumbar flexion.

Conclusion

Performance of US-guided FNB presents ergonomic challenges and was suboptimal during most of the procedures observed. Formal training in US-guided peripheral nerve blockade should include reference to ergonomic factors.     

Delayed occurrence of spinal arachnoiditis following a caudal block

Context

Spinal arachnoiditis is a rare disease caused by fibrosis and adhesion of the arachnoid membrane due to chronic inflammation. The causes of arachnoiditis are infection, spinal surgery, intraspinal injection of steroid or myelography dye, and spinal anesthesia.

Method

Case report.

Findings

A 60-year-old woman presented with progressive weakness and sensory change of both legs and urinary symptoms. She had received a single caudal block 6 months before symptom onset. Magnetic resonance imaging of the thoraco-lumbar spine showed an intradural extramedullary tumor at the T5–T7 level. She underwent laminectomy and tumor resection. The pathological finding was arachnoiditis. After surgery, a rehabilitation program of strengthening exercises of both lower extremities and gait training was started. At 2-month follow-up, she was able to walk with orthoses and performed daily activities with minimal assistance.

Conclusion

Symptoms of spinal arachnoiditis occurred 6 months after a single caudal block in this woman. Clinicians should be aware of this possible delayed complication.     

Posterior Bone Block Distraction Arthrodesis of the Subtalar Joint: A Review of 22 Cases

Twenty-two patients underwent a posterior bone block distraction arthrodesis of the subtalar joint between 1999 and 2006. The indication for surgery was loss of heel height, subtalar joint arthrosis, decreased talar declination with associated tibiotalar impingement, insufficient Achilles tendon function, malalignment of the rear foot, and pain with ambulation. There were 11 male and 11 female patients with a mean age of 46.7 years (range 20 to 71). The mean follow-up period was 27.3 months (range 12 to 63.9 months). Radiographic analysis revealed a mean increase in heel height of 6.09 mm (P= .0001), 5.83 degrees (P= .12) of lateral talocalcaneal angle, 5.5 degrees (P= .06) of talar declination, and 5.23 degrees (P= .07) of calcaneal inclination. The talo-first metatarsal angle increased an average of 4.5 degrees (P= .18). There was a 95.5% union rate. Postoperative complications included nonunion in 1 patient, subsidence of graft (collapse) in 1 patient, wound dehiscence in 3 patients, painful hardware in 7 patients, sural neuritis in 1 patient, superior cluneal nerve dysfunction in 1 patient and one mild varus malunion. Posterior bone block distraction arthrodesis can be successfully used to restore heel height, realign the foot, and decrease the morbidity associated with late complications of calcaneal fractures, as well as, nonunion and/or malunion following subtalar joint arthrodesis, Charcot neuroarthropathy, and avascular necrosis of the talus. LEVEL OF CLINICAL EVIDENCE: 4.     

Effects of using the posterior or anterior approaches to the lumbar plexus on the minimum effective anesthetic concentration (MEAC) of mepivacaine required to block the femoral nerve: a prospective, randomized, up-and-down study

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate if psoas compartment block requires a larger concentration of mepivacaine to block the femoral nerve than does an anterior 3-in-1 femoral nerve block. METHODS: Forty eight patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament repair were randomly allocated to receive an anterior 3-in-1 femoral block (femoral group, n = 24) or a posterior psoas compartment block (psoas group, n = 24) with 30 mL of mepivacaine. The concentration of the injected solution was varied for consecutive patients using an up-and-down staircase method (initial concentration: 1%; up-and-down steps: 0.1%). RESULTS: The minimum effective anesthetic concentration of mepivacaine blocking the femoral nerve in 50% of cases (ED(50)) was 1.06% +/- 0.31% (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.45%-1.68%) in the femoral group and 1.03% +/- 0.21% (95% CI, 0.6%-1.45%) in the psoas group (P = .83). The lateral femoral cutaneous and obturator nerves were blocked in 4 (16%) and 5 (20%) femoral group patients as compared with 20 (83%) and 19 (80%) psoas group patients (P = .005 and P = .0005, respectively). Intraoperative analgesic supplementation was required by 15 (60%) and 5 (20%) patients in the femoral and psoas groups, respectively (P = .01). CONCLUSIONS: Using a posterior psoas compartment approach to the lumbar plexus does not increase the minimum effective anesthetic concentration of mepivacaine required to block the femoral nerve as compared with the anterior 3-in-1 approach, and provides better quality of intraoperative anesthesia due to the more reliable block of the lateral femoral cutaneous and obturator nerves.     

围术期TOF监测与残余肌松潘库溴铵与维库溴铵的比较

目的研究潘库溴铵与维库溴铵术后残余肌松发生率,探讨围术期应用TOF监测降低术后残余肌松发生率的可行性.方法81例ASAⅠ～Ⅱ级成年择期手术病人,随机分为维库溴铵监测(V+M)组;维库溴铵未监测(V)组;潘库溴铵监测(P+M)组及潘库溴铵未监测(P)组4组.麻醉方法为静脉注射2.0～2.5mg/kg异丙酚,潘库溴铵或维库溴铵0.08～0.12mg/kg,3min后气管插管,麻醉维持应用50%N2O、异氟醚,间断给予芬太尼.使用TOF-GUARD监测仪监测肌松.P+M组和V+M组在TOF计数出现1～2个颤搐反应时给新斯的明0.04mg@kg-1、阿托品0.02mg@kg-1.拮抗;P组和V组根据临床反应判断是否给予拮抗及剂量.观察各组病人到ICU后残余肌松发生率(T4/T1＜0.70)及持续时间.结果4组病人到ICU后残余肌松发生率分别为V+M组23.80%、V组39.13%、P+M组42.11%、P组83.33%,P组残余肌松发生率显著高于V组(P＜0.01),而且监测组残余肌松发生率显著低于未监测组(P＜0.05).4组残余肌松持续时间分别为V+M组(11.11±5.48)min、V组(30.00±15.12)min、P+M组(21.15±11.62)min、P组(44.87±31.39)min,未监测组明显长于监测组(P＜0.05).未监测组潘库溴铵及维库溴铵总的用药量分别大于监测组(P＜0.05).结论1.围术期TOF监测可明显降低残余肌松发生率;2.潘库溴铵残余肌松发生率及持续时间均显著高于维库溴铵,在无神经肌肉功能监测的情况下,应用潘库溴铵应严加注意;3.应用非去极化肌松药阻滞后进行术后肌松拮抗是必要的.     

星状神经节阻滞对兔血浆去甲肾上腺素浓度的影响

目的观察星状神经节阻滞(SGB)对兔血浆去甲肾上腺素(NE)浓度的影响,探讨其治疗疼痛的可能机制.方法14只日本大耳白兔在严格无菌操作下暴露右侧星状神经节,置入并固定硬膜外导管,使其一端开口位于星状神经节附近,另一端自颈背部穿出.手术1w后利用福尔马林皮下注射法建立急性疼痛模型,随机分为对照组(A组)和SGB组(B组),每组7只.致痛60min后,B组经导管注入0.25%布比卡因(Bu)0.5ml,A组用等量的生理盐水(NS).观察致痛前10min(T0)、致痛后10min(T1)、30min(T2)、50min(T3)和应用Bu或NS后10min(T4)、30min(T5)、50min(T6)时血浆NE浓度的变化.结果致痛前两组血浆NE无差别(P＞0.05);与致痛前相比,致痛后两组NE均升高,且在T1时达高峰,在T2、T3时略有下降(P＜0.01);两组间血浆NE无明显差别(P＞0.05).与用NS前相比,用NS后A组血浆NE无统计学差异(P＞0.05);与用Bu前相比,用Bu后B组血浆NE明显下降(P＜0.05).结论星状神经节阻滞降低血浆NE浓度,NE降低可能是其治疗疼痛性疾病的机制之一.     

硬膜外阻滞对妊娠高血压综合征患者血浆一氧化氮和内皮素含量的影响

目的 研究硬膜外阻滞前后妊高征患者血浆中一氧化氮（NO）和内皮素（ET）的变化。方法 选择20例择期剖宫产患者,正常妊娠组（NLP组）10例,妊高征组（PIH组）中度妊高征患者10例,分别于硬膜外阻滞前及阻滞完善后抽取母体静脉血,测定血浆一氧化氮和内皮素的浓度。结果 阻滞前PIH组血浆NO浓度明显低于NLP组（P＜0．01）,ET含量显著高于NLP组（P＜0．01）;阻滞后两组血浆NO水平均显著升高（P＜0．05）,ET水平明显降低（P＜0．05）。结论 血浆中NO含量降低和ET浓度增高是妊高征发病的一个重要环节,硬膜外阻滞可使妊高征患者血浆NO水平和ET浓度降低,是一种有效和安全的麻醉方法。