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{"title":"Evaluation of Operating Room Staff Awareness of Environmental Sustainability and Medical Waste Management.","authors":"Yekta Bektaş, Çiğdem Yıldırım Güçlü, Başak Ceyda Meço","doi":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.231490","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.231490","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to identify the obstacles to recycling and environmental sustainability habits in a university hospital's operating room (OR) environment in Turkey and lay the groundwork for potential solutions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A questionnaire was used to measure current views among the 140 OR staff members aged 20-54 years. The survey assessed awareness and behaviors of recycling at home and in the OR, as well as awareness of environmentally safe anaesthesia practices.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Half of the participants believed that ORs significantly affected their carbon footprint, and most agreed that these environmental effects could be reduced. The primary barriers to recycling were inadequate knowledge, negative staff attitudes and insufficient services. Notably, 76% of participants paid attention to segregating OR waste, yet many lacked formal education about the environmental impact of their practices. Approximately 89% agreed that the environmental effects of ORs could be further reduced, with education being a critical need.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The healthcare sector's contribution to carbon emissions and waste production is significant, especially in ORs. The lack of education regarding ecological implications is concerning. Implementing standardized training programs and enhancing recycling services can substantially reduce the environmental impact of ORs, highlighting the need for a more sustainable healthcare system.</p>","PeriodicalId":23353,"journal":{"name":"Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation","volume":"52 4","pages":"142-146"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11590691/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142296475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Efficacy of Intraoperative Patient State Index vs. Bi-Spectral Index in Patients Undergoing Elective Spine Surgery with Neuromonitoring Under General Anaesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Deepak Singla, Sanjay Agrawal, Priya T K, Anirban Brahma Adhikary, Mishu Mangla","doi":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241663","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241663","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Various electroencephalogram-based monitors have been introduced to objectively quantify anaesthesia depth. However, limited data are available on their comparative clinical efficacy in various surgical procedures. Therefore, we planned this study to compare the relative efficacy of patient state index (PSI) vs. Bi-spectral index (BIS) assessment in patients undergoing elective spine surgery under general anaesthesia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This prospective, parallel-group, single-center study included patients undergoing major spine surgery with neuromonitoring. Patients were randomized into two groups, i.e., group B (undergoing surgery under BIS monitoring) and group P (undergoing surgery under PSI monitoring). The primary objective was to compare the time to eye opening after stopping anaesthetic drug infusions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean propofol dose required for induction in group B was 130.45±26.579, whereas that in group P, it was 139.28±17.86 (<i>P</i> value 0.085). The maintenance doses of propofol and fentanyl required for surgery were also comparable between the groups. Time to eye opening was 12.2±4.973 in group B and 12.93±4.19 in group P, with a <i>P</i> value of 0.2664 (U-statistic-684.50).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The intraoperative PSI and BIS had similar clinical efficacy in terms of the dose of propofol required for induction, time of induction, maintenance dose of propofol and fentanyl, time of eye opening, and recovery profile in patients undergoing elective spine surgery under neuromonitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":23353,"journal":{"name":"Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation","volume":"52 4","pages":"154-160"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11590694/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142296473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback as a Nonpharmacological Intervention for Enhancing Perioperative Care: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Nirupa Ramakumar, Sonu Sama","doi":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241658","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241658","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVBF) is a non-invasive therapeutic technique that aims to regulate variability in heart rate. This intervention has promise in mitigating perioperative stress, a critical factor for surgical patient outcomes. This comprehensive review aimed to explore the current evidence on the perioperative role of HRV biofeedback in improving patient outcomes, reducing perioperative stress, enhancing recovery, and optimizing anaesthesia management. A review of the PubMed and Google Scholar databases was conducted to identify articles focused on HRVBF in relation to the perioperative period. Studies were selected using appropriate keywords in English (MeSH). Ample potential applications of HRVBF in clinical anaesthesia have been identified and proven feasible. It is a non-invasive and an easy method an anaesthesiologists has at its disposal with potential utility in reducing perioperative stress, as a tool of optimization of comorbidities, analgesia supplementation and in predicting catastrophic complications. Although HRVBF has the potential to enhance anaesthesia management and improve patient outcomes, several limitations and challenges must be addressed to maximize its clinical utility. Overcoming these obstacles through research and technological advancements will be crucial for realizing the full benefits of HRVBF in perioperative care.</p>","PeriodicalId":23353,"journal":{"name":"Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation","volume":"52 4","pages":"125-133"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11590695/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142296476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of Tracheal Intubation Using the Air-Q ILA and LMA Blockbuster Among Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Kavitha Girish, Thilaka Muthiah, Dalim Kumar Baidya, Renu Sinha, Vimi Rewari, Souvik Maitra, Manpreet Kaur, Rajeshwari Subramaniam","doi":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241624","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241624","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Air-Q intubating laryngeal airway (ILA) is associated with a 58-77% success rate in blind intubation. The newer laryngeal mask airway (LMA) blockbuster is specially designed to facilitate easier endotracheal intubation and may have a higher success rate. The current study aimed to compare the success rate of endotracheal intubation using the Air-Q ILA and LMA blockbuster.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>After ethics committee approval and informed written consent, 140 adult patients with normal airways who were scheduled for elective surgery under general anaesthesia requiring endotracheal intubation were recruited for this randomized controlled trial. Blind endotracheal intubation was performed using the Air-Q ILA in group A and the LMA blockbuster in group B with special maneuvers and/or tubes in the second attempt. Fibreoptic bronchoscope (FOB) guidance was used in the third attempt if required. The primary outcome was the success rate of intubation without FOB assistance. The number of attempts for supraglottic airway (SGA) insertion, the time taken for SGA insertion, and the overall intubation time was also noted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The success rate of intubation without FOB guidance was significantly higher in group B than in group A [91.4% vs 55.7%; relative risk (RR) 1.68; (95% confidence interval (CI) 1.34, 2.11); p<0.0001]. The number of attempts for SGA insertion was similar in groups A and group B [87% vs 90%; RR 1.03; (95% CI-0.92, 1.16); p=0.60]. The times for successful SGA insertion and endotracheal intubation were also similar between the groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The LMA blockbuster offers a significantly higher success rate for endotracheal intubation without FOB guidance than the Air-Q ILA in adult patients with normal airways. However, an increased success rate was achieved with the use of a specially designed flexible endotracheal tube and maneuvers.</p>","PeriodicalId":23353,"journal":{"name":"Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation","volume":"52 4","pages":"147-153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11590693/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142296474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Alternative Hybrid Technique of Intubation Using C-MAC and Yankauer Suction Catheter: Case of A Floppy Supraglottic Mass.","authors":"Renjith Viswanath, Sryma P B, Krishnendu S","doi":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241651","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241651","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Supraglottic masses can be an anaesthesiologist's nightmare due to the difficult airway scenario and bleeding risk during airway manipulation. Awake fibreoptic intubation is the primary method to secure the airway in such cases. However, most practising anaesthesiologists are not experts at handling the fibreoptic scope, especially in cases with a floppy supraglottic mass where it becomes difficult to displace the mask with the thin flexible bronchoscope. A hybrid technique of intubation in supraglottic masses using Bonfils rigid scope and C-MAC is often described but frequently not available. Here we describe a case of an elderly patient in their 80s presenting with a floppy supraglottic mass where an awake fibreoptic bronchoscope failed to secure the airway. Without access to a rigid Bonfils scope, we intuitively used a C-MAC to visualize the larynx and a yankauer suction catheter to displace the mass and perform a bougie-guided endotracheal intubation.</p>","PeriodicalId":23353,"journal":{"name":"Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation","volume":"52 3","pages":"122-124"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11590697/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141591503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How to Prevent Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury in Intraoperative Mechanical Ventilation? A Randomized Prospective Study.","authors":"Mesut Türk, Furkan Tontu, Sinan Aşar, Nalan Saygı Emir, Gülsüm Oya Hergünsel","doi":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241426","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241426","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Intraoperative mechanical ventilation practices can lead to ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) and postoperative pulmonary complications in healthy lungs. Mechanical power (MP) has been developed as a new concept in reducing the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications as it considers all respiratory mechanics that cause VILI. The most commonly used intraoperative modes are volume control ventilation (VCV) and pressure control ventilation (PCV). In this study, VCV and PCV modes were compared in terms of respiratory mechanics in patients operated in the supine and prone positions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The patients were divided into 4 groups (80 patients), volume control supine and prone, pressure control supine and prone with 20 patients each. MP, respiratory rate, positive end-expiratory pressure, tidal volume, peak pressure, plato pressure, driving pressure, inspiratory time, height, age, gender, body mass index, and predictive body weight data of the patients included in the groups have been obtained from \"electronic data pool\" with Structured Query Language queries.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The supine and prone MP values of the VCV group were statistically significantly lower than the PCV group (<i>P</i> values were 0.010 and 0.001, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Supine and prone MP values of the VCV group were calculated significantly lower than the PCV group. Intraoperative PCV may be considered disadvantageous regarding the risk of VILI in the supine and prone positions.</p>","PeriodicalId":23353,"journal":{"name":"Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation","volume":"52 3","pages":"107-112"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11590700/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141591506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perioperative Fluid Management in Paediatric Liver Transplantation: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Raihanita Zahra, Andi Ade Wijaya Ramlan, Christopher Kapuangan, Rahendra Rahendra, Komang Ayu Ferdiana, Arif Hari Martono Marsaban, Aries Perdana, Nathasha Brigitta Selene","doi":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241564","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241564","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Perioperative fluid management remains a challenging aspect of paediatric liver transplantation (LT) because of the risk of postoperative complications and haemodynamic instability. Limited research has specifically investigated the impact of fluid management and transfusion on mortality and morbidity in pediatric LT patients. This systematic review summarizes the evidence regarding perioperative fluid management and its clinical outcomes in paediatric LT patients. All primary studies published in English evaluating perioperative fluid management in paediatric LT patients were eligible. PubMed, EBSCOHost, Embase, Proquest, and Google Scholar databases were searched from inception to December 19, 2023. Risks of bias were assessed using the Joanna-Briggs Institute checklist. The results were synthesized narratively. Five retrospective cohort studies of good-excellent quality were included in this review. Two studies evaluated intraoperative fluid administration, one study compared postoperative fluid balance (FB) with outcomes, and two studies compared massive versus non-massive transfusion. A higher mortality rate was associated with intravenous lactated ringer's (LR) than with normal saline, but not with massive transfusion (MT). Longer hospital stays were correlated with MT, >20% positive FB in the first 72 hours, and greater total intraoperative blood product administration. Higher intraoperative fluid administration was associated with a greater thrombotic risk. Additionally, intraoperative MT and lR infusion were associated with an increased risk of 30-day graft loss and graft dysfunction, respectively. Fluid management may impact the outcomes of paediatric LT recipients. These findings underscore the need for more studies to explore the best fluid management and evaluation strategies for children undergoing LT.</p>","PeriodicalId":23353,"journal":{"name":"Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation","volume":"52 3","pages":"83-92"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11590696/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141591507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Ventilatory Changes of Pediatric Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy Patients.","authors":"Mete Manici, Agah Rauf İşgüzar, Umut Deniz Adanur, Yavuz Gürkan, Muhammed Selman Söğüt, Fatih Aslan, Çiğdem Arıkan","doi":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241609","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241609","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has proven to be a successful treatment method for achalasia in both adult and pediatric patients. Yet, there is a lack of evidence for anaesthetic management of pediatric patients who underwent POEM procedure. In this study, we aim to present perioperative and postoperative management strategies for pediatric patients with achalasia from in anaesthesia aspect.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Medical records were reviewed for 16 pediatric patients at a single center who underwent POEM procedure for achalasia between 2017 and 2020. Patients' data regarding demographics, preoperative diet, body mass index, perioperative monitoring and vitals, airway management, anaesthesia maintenance, mechanical ventilation settings duration of recovery, length of stay, pain management and adverse events were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study cohort included 7 female and 9 male patients with a mean age of 5.5 years. Anaesthesia maintenance was provided with 0.8-1.2 minimum alveolar concentration sevoflurane in a 40-60% O2-air mixture, Remifentanil infusion and bolus doses of Rocuronium. The median age was 3 years for patients ventilated in pressure controlled ventilation mode and 10 years in volume controlled ventilation mode. Respiration rate and minute ventilation were adjusted to maintain end tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) below 45 mmHg. Needle decompression was applied for 14 patients (87.5%) for treatment of capnoperitoneum. The mean procedure duration and recovery room duration were 66 (±22.9) minutes and 62 (±21) minutes, respectively. Postoperative pain management is provided with paracetamol and tramadol in total 8 patients (50%). There was no adverse event during postoperative period and all patients discharged in a mean time of 3 days.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>POEM has demonstrated encouraging outcomes in terms of safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients. Due to challenging nature of the pediatric patients, it is important to acknowledge that the procedure requires specialized anaesthesia management. Management of perioperative complications of increased ETCO2 requires understanding the physiologic results of pneumo-mediastinum and pneumo-peritoneum. Beside the known anaesthetic management strategies, a tailored approach should be adopted for each patient. Further investigations should be conducted to develop standardized management.</p>","PeriodicalId":23353,"journal":{"name":"Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation","volume":"52 3","pages":"101-106"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11590699/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141591508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Analgesia in Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anaesthesia: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Bengi Şafak, Onat Bermede, Süheyla Karadağ Erkoç, Volkan Baytaş, Bulut Varlı, Asuman Uysalel","doi":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241538","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241538","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Acute pain after cesarean section (CS) can affect the quality of life of patients. This study aimed to assess the impact of bilateral erector spinae plane block (ESPB) under spinal anaesthesia on postoperative pain, analgesic usage, and patient satisfaction in elective CS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 116 ASA II females aged 18-45 years who had elective CS were included in this prospective randomized study. Adjusted for the patient's height and weight, 0.5% bupivacaine and 12.5 μg fentanyl were administered for spinal anaesthesia. In the ESPB group, ultrasonography-guided ESPB with 10 mL 0.5% bupivacaine+10 mL saline was applied bilaterally at the T12 vertebrae level at the end of the surgery. Postoperative analgesia was planned with diclofenac and paracetamol. Patients' satisfaction, analgesic usage, rest, movement, cough, and low back pain were evaluated using a visual analogue scale (VAS) at postoperative hours 2, 4, 6, 12, and 24. The extent of the sensory block level of ESPB was evaluated after the spinal anaesthesia had worn off.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis included 49 patients in the ESPB group and 50 in the control group with comparable demographics. Rest, movement, and cough VAS scores were substantially lower at the 2^nd, 4^th, 6^th, and 12^th h in the ESPB group, and satisfaction was better. Total analgesic consumption and the need for rescue analgesics were higher in the control group. VAS scores and ESPB spread levels are negatively correlated.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>As a safe component of multimodal analgesia following CS, bilateral ESPB can be effectively performed.</p>","PeriodicalId":23353,"journal":{"name":"Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation","volume":"52 3","pages":"93-100"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11590701/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141591505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of Propofol and Sevoflurane Anaesthesia in Terms of Postoperative Nausea-Vomiting Complication in Cardiac Surgery Patients Undergoing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol: A Prospective Randomized Study.","authors":"Aslıhan Aykut, Nevriye Salman, Zeliha Aslı Demir, Ayşegül Özgök, Serdar Günaydın","doi":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241622","DOIUrl":"10.4274/TJAR.2024.241622","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Postoperative nausea (PN) and vomiting (PONV) in cardiac surgery increases adrenergic stimulation, limits mobilization and oral intake, and can be distressing for patients. The primary aim of our study was to investigate the effect of sevoflurane and propofol anaesthesia on the incidence of PONV in cardiac surgery patients undergoing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Following ethics committee approval, 62 patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass surgery with ERAS protocol were included in this prospective randomized study. After standard induction of anaesthesia, Group S received 1.5-2% sevoflurane and Group P received 50-100 μg kg^-1 min^-1 propofol infusion as maintenance anaesthetic agent with a bispectral index of 40-50. The incidence of PN and PONV between 0-6 hours (early) and 6-24 hours (late) after extubation was compared as the primary outcome. The incidence of delirium was analyzed as a secondary outcome for similar periods.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the propofol group, 3 patients were excluded due to postoperative tamponade revision and prolonged mechanical ventilation. PN in the early post-extubation period (29% vs. 7.1%, <i>P</i>=0.031) was significantly higher in Group S. The incidence of delirium was similar between the groups in both periods.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Propofol may reduce the incidence of PN in the first 6 hours after extubation compared with sevoflurane. We believe that this period will be beneficial for gastrointestinal tolerance as it is the period when oral intake is initiated in patients. In conclusion, propofol maintenance in cardiac surgery patients may facilitate patient rehabilitation as part of the ERAS protocol.</p>","PeriodicalId":23353,"journal":{"name":"Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation","volume":"52 3","pages":"113-121"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11590698/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141591504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}