{"title":"Large language models for overcoming language barriers in obstetric anaesthesia: a structured assessment","authors":"A. Lomas , M.A Broom","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104249","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104249","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14250,"journal":{"name":"International journal of obstetric anesthesia","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 104249"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142125590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sensorineural hearing loss and intravascular injection of local anesthetic inducing tinnitus: a case report","authors":"J. Schindler, B. Biney","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104250","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104250","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14250,"journal":{"name":"International journal of obstetric anesthesia","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 104250"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142122194","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"P6 acupressure versus sham acupressure for prevention of intraoperative nausea and vomiting during cesarean delivery under neuraxial anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial","authors":"S.K. Woodward , E.H. McCrory , K.E. Neumann , S.F. Lu , R.J. McCarthy , F.M. Peralta","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104242","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104242","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Intraoperative and postoperative nausea and vomiting (IONV and PONV) are common during cesarean delivery (CD) with neuraxial anesthesia. Limited information exists on the antiemetic benefit of combined P6 acupoint stimulation with acupressure (P6 acupressure) and pharmacologic antiemetics on preventing IONV and PONV after CD. This study assessed the antiemetic efficacy of P6 acupressure compared to a non-P6 acupoint stimulation with acupressure (sham acupressure) in preventing IONV during CD.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We performed a randomized double-blinded trial comparing the efficacy of intraprocedural P6 acupressure versus sham acupressure in preventing IONV during CD after following the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology enhanced recovery recommendations. Subjects were instructed to apply additional pressure at the acupressure sites when they perceived nausea. The primary outcome was the incidence of IONV, and the secondary outcome was the need for rescue antiemetic treatment.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Ninety-nine P6 acupressure and 100 sham acupressure subjects were studied. There was no difference in the incidence of intraoperative nausea (67%), vomiting (17%), emesis episodes, or the need for rescue antiemetics intraoperatively. There were also no differences in the incidence of PONV and antiemetic treatment from PACU to discharge. At discharge, 70% of respondents reported experiencing nausea, but only 10% reported it affected self-care. Approximately 50% of the patients in both groups were satisfied with acupressure therapy.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>P6 acupressure did not reduce the incidence of IONV or PONV when combined with antiemetic therapy per enhanced recovery recommendations. There does not appear to be sufficient evidence to support using P6 acupressure for IONV prevention.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14250,"journal":{"name":"International journal of obstetric anesthesia","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 104242"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141940825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Maxwell, B. Rajala, S.A. Schechtman, J.A. Kountanis, S. Singh, T.T. Klumpner, R. Cassidy, L. Zisblatt, D.W. Healy, M. Engoren, J.M. Cooke, C. Pancaro
{"title":"Development of the obstetric unanticipated difficult video-laryngoscopy algorithm through a quality improvement randomized open-label in situ simulation study","authors":"S. Maxwell, B. Rajala, S.A. Schechtman, J.A. Kountanis, S. Singh, T.T. Klumpner, R. Cassidy, L. Zisblatt, D.W. Healy, M. Engoren, J.M. Cooke, C. Pancaro","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104245","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104245","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Video-laryngoscopy is increasingly used during general anesthesia for emergency cesarean deliveries. Given the heightened risk of difficult tracheal intubation in obstetrics, addressing challenges in airway management is crucial. In this simulation study, we hypothesized that using a flexible bronchoscope would lead to securing the airway faster than the Eschmann introducer when either device is used in addition to video-laryngoscopy.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Twenty-eight anesthesia trainees (n=14/group) were randomized to use either one of the rescue devices and video-recorded in a simulated scenario of emergency cesarean delivery. The primary outcome was the time difference in establishing intubation; secondary outcomes were the differences in incidence of hypoxemia, need for bag and mask ventilation, and failed intubation between the two rescue devices.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Mean (±SD) time to intubation using flexible bronchoscopy was shorter compared to using an Eschmann introducer (24 ± 10 <em>vs</em> 86 ± 35 s; <em>P</em><0.0001; difference in mean 62 seconds, 95% CI 42 to 82 seconds). In the fiberoptic bronchoscopy group, there were no episodes of hypoxemia or need for bag and mask ventilation; in contrast both such events occurred frequently in the Eschmann introducer group (71%, 10/14); <em>P</em>=0.0002). All flexible bronchoscopy-aided intubations were established on the first attempt. The incidence of failed intubation was similar in both groups.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Our data from simulated emergency tracheal intubation suggest that flexible bronchoscopy combined with video-laryngoscopy results in faster intubation time than using an Eschmann introducer combined with video-laryngoscopy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":14250,"journal":{"name":"International journal of obstetric anesthesia","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 104245"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141969180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrew K. Hallmark , Kathryn J. Lindley , Jennifer M. Banayan
{"title":"Peripartum management of cardiac arrhythmias: a narrative review","authors":"Andrew K. Hallmark , Kathryn J. Lindley , Jennifer M. Banayan","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104243","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104243","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Cardiac arrhythmias are responsible for a significant portion of cardiovascular disease among pregnant people. As the incidence of arrhythmias in pregnancy continues to increase, anesthesiologists who care for obstetric patients should be experts managing arrhythmias in pregnancy. This article examines the most common arrhythmias encountered in pregnancy, including risk factors, diagnosis, and management strategies. Peripartum monitoring and labor analgesia recommendations are discussed. Additionally, management of cardioversion, management of pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, and advanced cardiac life support in the setting of pregnancy is reviewed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":14250,"journal":{"name":"International journal of obstetric anesthesia","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 104243"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141940826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Management of a vagus nerve stimulator in a patient undergoing an emergency caesarean delivery: a case report","authors":"Eanna Mulvihill, Sabrina Hoesni","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104244","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104244","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14250,"journal":{"name":"International journal of obstetric anesthesia","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 104244"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141940827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Iluz-Freundlich , Y. Vikhorova , K. Azem , S. Fein , P. Chernov , N. Schamroth-Pravda , A. Shmueli , O. Houri , P. Heesen , M. Garren-Tam , Y. Binyamin , S. Orbach-Zinger
{"title":"Peripartum anesthesia management and outcomes of patients with congenital heart disease: a single-center retrospective analysis (2009–2023)","authors":"D. Iluz-Freundlich , Y. Vikhorova , K. Azem , S. Fein , P. Chernov , N. Schamroth-Pravda , A. Shmueli , O. Houri , P. Heesen , M. Garren-Tam , Y. Binyamin , S. Orbach-Zinger","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104241","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104241","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Advances in medicine have enabled more patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) to become pregnant. However, these patients face significant challenges during the peripartum period. Current peripartum anesthesia guidelines for CHD patients mainly rely on case reports and small series.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In this retrospective study at a high-volume tertiary care center, we analyzed peripartum anesthetic approaches, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) incidence, and maternal outcomes in CHD patients stratified by the modified World Health Organization (mWHO) classification.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Among 85 473 deliveries between 2009 and 2023, 409 occurred in 282 patients with CHD. Cesarean deliveries were significantly more frequent in mWHO class III, <em>p</em>=0.005. Labor epidural analgesia was the most common analgesic modality for vaginal deliveries (epidural rate was 71.1% with no differences between mWHO classes). Anesthesia management for cesarean deliveries varied significantly by class <em>p</em><0.001. While spinal anesthesia was predominant in classes I and II, combined spinal-epidural anesthesia was more common in class III. PPH incidence was 6.4%, with no significant difference across classes, and no association was found between mWHO class severity and PPH risk (OR 0.97; 95% CI; 0.93 to 1.02, <em>p</em>=0.2). Higher mWHO classes correlated with significantly higher intensive care unit (ICU) admission rates, longer hospital stays, and one-year cardiac hospitalizations.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>In this retrospective study on the peripartum anesthetic management and outcomes of CHD patients stratified by mWHO class, cases with greater mWHO class were more likely to deliver preterm, by cesarean delivery, with a combined spinal-epidural anesthetic and an arterial line placement for that cesarean delivery. They overall had a longer hospital stay and were more likely to be admitted to the ICU. However, the overall risk of PPH did not increase with mWHO class severity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14250,"journal":{"name":"International journal of obstetric anesthesia","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 104241"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141969073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Johnson , S. Feldman , R. Gessouroun , M. Fuller , M. Stafford-Smith , Y.S. Bronshteyn , M.L. Meng
{"title":"AI-augmented vs. conventional cardiac POCUS training: a pilot study among obstetric anesthesiologists","authors":"S. Johnson , S. Feldman , R. Gessouroun , M. Fuller , M. Stafford-Smith , Y.S. Bronshteyn , M.L. Meng","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104238","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104238","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14250,"journal":{"name":"International journal of obstetric anesthesia","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 104238"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141853848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}