R. Achu-Lopes , L.C. Tsen , G. Ovsak , N.A. Raheel , M.K. Farber , A. Maeda
{"title":"Upper back, neck, and shoulder pain during labor epidural analgesia: a quality improvement initiative","authors":"R. Achu-Lopes , L.C. Tsen , G. Ovsak , N.A. Raheel , M.K. Farber , A. Maeda","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104255","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104255","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Severe upper back/interscapular, neck and shoulder pain during labor epidural analgesia (PLEA) is not uncommon. The objective of this quality initiative was to evaluate the incidence, demographic associations and management of PLEA.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>An eight-month, single-center quality improvement initiative was performed for the detection and management of PLEA. After survey-based consensus among obstetric anaesthetist attendings and fellows, a three-step PLEA treatment protocol with interventions and numeric rating scale (NRS, 0 – 10 scale) pain assessments was introduced. Demographic data and outcomes were compared among parturients with and without PLEA.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Among 2888 women who received labor epidural analgesia from October 2022 through May 2023, 36 (1.2% [95% CI 0.9% to 1.7%]) reported PLEA. Women with PLEA were younger, more likely to be nulliparous, and had a higher body mass index (BMI) than women without PLEA (p < 0.05 for all). A total of 72.2% (26/36) of women with PLEA received at least one protocol treatment. Twenty-three women received first-line therapy, with pain relief in 91.3% (21/23). The median NRS score decreased from 9 [IQR 8–10] to 3 [1–4]. Women with PLEA had a higher incidence of cesarean delivery (CD) and a longer interval between epidural placement and delivery; 52.8 vs. 17.5% (p < 0.001) and 16.5 vs. 6.9 hours (p < 0.001), respectively.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The incidence of PLEA was higher than previously reported. Patients with PLEA were younger, more commonly nulliparous, had higher BMI, longer epidural infusion times and higher CD rates. A three-step treatment protocol was successful in managing PLEA.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":14250,"journal":{"name":"International journal of obstetric anesthesia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959289X2400267X/pdfft?md5=fcf67ff95adae35953c3cfbec520e257&pid=1-s2.0-S0959289X2400267X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142162109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Obstetric anesthesia management of dilated cardiomyopathies and heart failure: a narrative review","authors":"M.L. Meng , J. Schroder , K. Lindley","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104251","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104251","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Pregnancy in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy carries a significantly increased risk of maternal mortality or severe morbidity, and pregnancy is typically considered contraindicated for patients with severely reduced ventricular function. Nonetheless, anesthesiologists will still encounter patients with cardiomyopathy requiring delivery or termination care. This review describes how NT-ProBNP testing and echocardiography can help with early recognition of heart failure in pregnancy, and describes a suggested approach to anesthetic management of patients with cardiomyopathies or acute heart failure, including hemodynamic goals, use of vasoactive medications and mechanical support. Vaginal delivery, with effective neuraxial anesthesia is the preferred mode of delivery in most patients with cardiomyopathy, with cesarean delivery reserved for maternal or fetal indications. The Pregnancy Heart Team is vital in coordinating the multidisciplinary care necessary to safely support these patients through pregnancy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":14250,"journal":{"name":"International journal of obstetric anesthesia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142122195","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}
M. Egan , L. Schaler , D. Crosby , R. ffrench-O’Carroll
{"title":"Anaesthesia considerations for assisted reproductive technology: a focused review","authors":"M. Egan , L. Schaler , D. Crosby , R. ffrench-O’Carroll","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104248","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104248","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The global burden of infertility is significant and the evidence suggests it is increasing in prevalence worldwide. Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) are fertility related treatments used to achieve pregnancy which involve the manipulation of both oocytes and sperm. The specialty is rapidly growing and anaesthesia may be required for several stages in the ART cycle. Anaesthesiologists should appreciate the processes involved and how anaesthesia care can influence safe and effective treatment outcomes. In this review article we explain the key steps of the ART cycle and the role of anaesthesiologists in this process. We also highlight key patient considerations, the implications of remote site anaesthesia and the safety concerns with provision of sedation by non-anaesthesiologists. Finally we outline a typical anaesthetic technique used in our institution for transvaginal oocyte retrieval.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14250,"journal":{"name":"International journal of obstetric anesthesia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142107377","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}
Emily E. Naoum , Erika R. O’Neil , Amir A. Shamshirsaz
{"title":"Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in pregnancy and peripartum: a focused review","authors":"Emily E. Naoum , Erika R. O’Neil , Amir A. Shamshirsaz","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104247","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104247","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As the medical complexity of pregnant patients increases, the rate of maternal morbidity has risen. Maternal cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality followed closely by sepsis and infection, both of which may be associated with respiratory failure. There has been an expansion in the application of extracorporeal life support in pregnant and peripartum patients which requires obstetric anesthesiologists to understand the indications, obstetric and medical considerations, relative advantages and potential complications of this invasive technology in this population. Obstetricians and anesthesiologists who care for women on the labor floor must strive to recognize at-risk and deteriorating patients, facilitate escalation of care when appropriate, and engage consultant teams to consider the need for extracorporeal support in high-risk circumstances. This article reviews the epidemiology, indications, specific considerations, potential complications, and outcomes of extracorporeal life support in pregnant and peripartum patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14250,"journal":{"name":"International journal of obstetric anesthesia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142107379","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}
T.K. Bowman, A. Oweidat, N. El Hage Chehade, M. Cheriyan, S. Ayad, M. Hoyt
{"title":"Neuraxial labor analgesia in a parturient with carnitine palmitoyl transferase type II deficiency: a case report","authors":"T.K. Bowman, A. Oweidat, N. El Hage Chehade, M. Cheriyan, S. Ayad, M. Hoyt","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104246","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoa.2024.104246","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carnitine Palmitoyl Transferase Type II (CPT II) deficiency is a disorder of fatty acid beta oxidation that causes decreased adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and ketone production during periods of fasting or high energy requirements. Labor and delivery can precipitate attacks for parturients with this disorder, causing hypoglycemia, muscle weakness, rhabdomyolysis, and kidney failure. Anesthetic management considers the delivery mode and anesthetic medications available to reduce these risks. We present the case of a pregnant patient with CPT II deficiency with labor epidural analgesia and a vaginal delivery, with alternative plans had a different delivery mode been required.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14250,"journal":{"name":"International journal of obstetric anesthesia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142107381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"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":null,"pages":null},"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":null,"pages":null},"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":null,"pages":null},"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":null,"pages":null},"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":null,"pages":null},"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}