A cross-sectional survey of anaesthesia-related expectations amongst patients awaiting upper limb trauma surgery.

Q2 Medicine

Romanian journal of anaesthesia and intensive care Pub Date : 2017-10-01 DOI:10.21454/rjaic.7518.242.bdo

Brian Declan O'Donnell, Gabriella Iohom

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Abstract

Background and aims: Little is known regarding patients' anaesthesia-related expectations when presenting for upper limb trauma surgery.

Methods: We conducted a prospective cross-sectional survey exploring prior anaesthetic experience, anaesthesia-related knowledge, anaesthesia expectations, the preoperative visit and factors likely to influence anaesthesia choice. The survey was completed by 192 patients.

Results: Anaesthetists were identified as doctors by 52%; 53% were unaware of their planned anaesthesia; 58% indicated likely acceptance of regional anaesthesia. Information regarding anaesthesia originated mostly from surgeons (65%); 93% had not seen an anaesthetist at the time of the survey. Most believed anaesthesia involved 'going to sleep' (82%) and 71% expected to receive general anaesthesia. The preoperative anaesthesia visit was rated as important by 65% of patients. 78% indicated that provision of information would increase the likelihood of accepting regional anaesthesia. Reducing postoperative pain and nausea would influence 80% in choosing a regional technique.

Conclusion: A knowledge deficit exists regarding anaesthesia modalities for upper limb trauma surgery.

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等待上肢创伤手术患者麻醉相关期望的横断面调查。

背景和目的:对于上肢创伤手术患者的麻醉相关期望知之甚少。方法:采用前瞻性横断面调查方法，探讨患者的麻醉经验、麻醉相关知识、麻醉预期、术前访视情况以及影响麻醉选择的因素。该调查由192名患者完成。结果:52%的人认为麻醉师是医生;53%的人不知道他们的麻醉计划;58%的人表示可能接受局部麻醉。关于麻醉的信息主要来自外科医生(65%);93%的人在调查时没有见过麻醉师。大多数人认为麻醉涉及“入睡”(82%)，71%的人期望接受全身麻醉。65%的患者认为术前麻醉访视很重要。78%的人表示，提供信息会增加接受局部麻醉的可能性。减少术后疼痛和恶心对选择局部手术有80%的影响。结论:上肢外伤手术麻醉方式存在知识缺陷。

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Romanian journal of anaesthesia and intensive care Medicine-Emergency Medicine

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期刊介绍： The Romanian Journal of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care is the official journal of the Romanian Society of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care and has been published continuously since 1994. It is intended mainly for anaesthesia and intensive care providers, but it is also aimed at specialists in emergency medical care and in pain research and management. The Journal is indexed in Scopus, Embase, PubMed Central as well as the databases of the Romanian Ministry of Education and Research (CNCSIS) B+ category. The Journal publishes two issues per year, the first one in April and the second one in October, and contains original articles, reviews, case reports, letters to the editor, book reviews and commentaries. The Journal is distributed free of charge to the members of the Romanian Society of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care.