Bhuvaneswari Krishnamoorthy, Moslem Abdelghafar, Rick Air, Joshua Halyckyj-Smith, Angelo Citarella, Edward McLaughlin, Heather Iles-Smith, Rebecca Elliott, James Barnard, Azita Rajai, Rajamiyer Venkateswaran
{"title":"A randomised pilot study evaluating music therapy and virtual reality mindfulness sessions for reducing anxiety and stress in patients undergoing first-time elective cardiac surgery.","authors":"Bhuvaneswari Krishnamoorthy, Moslem Abdelghafar, Rick Air, Joshua Halyckyj-Smith, Angelo Citarella, Edward McLaughlin, Heather Iles-Smith, Rebecca Elliott, James Barnard, Azita Rajai, Rajamiyer Venkateswaran","doi":"10.1177/17504589251370291","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17504589251370291","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cardiac surgery patients may experience stress and anxiety, negatively impacting recovery. Pharmacological treatments are frequently used but may result in side effects. We aimed to assess the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality mindfulness and music therapy in reducing preoperative and postoperative anxiety. Between March and July 2024, 36 participants were randomised to 15 min of either virtual reality (<i>n</i> = 19) or music therapy (<i>n</i> = 17) preoperatively and on postoperative day 3. Primary endpoints were anxiety levels and salivary cortisol, assessed before and after intervention using the paired Wilcoxon test. Median age was 66 (interquartile range = 58-73); 64% were male. Both music therapy and virtual reality groups showed significant preoperative Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory score reductions after intervention: music therapy from 40 (30-48) to 23 (21-24) and virtual reality from 40 (31-54) to 23 (20-35) (both <i>p</i> < 0.001); there was no significant difference between groups (<i>p</i> = 0.7). Median virtual reality immersion and absorption scores were 90/100 (interquartile range = 80-90; 80-94). Cortisol levels did not significantly change. Postoperatively, 21 patients participated (virtual reality <i>n</i> = 11, music therapy <i>n</i> = 8), showing reduced anxiety: music therapy from 31 (26-32) to 23 (20-27), virtual reality from 33 (23-41) to 24 (22-30). Results show feasibility, tolerability, and preliminary evidence of anxiety reduction, supporting further research into music therapy and virtual reality for cardiac surgery patients. The trial was registered with the International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number Registry (ISRCTN51014051) (https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN51014051).</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"17504589251370291"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Addressing human factors in the recognition and management of local anaesthetic systemic toxicity.","authors":"Niamh Eb Curtain, Debora Gugelmin-Almeida","doi":"10.1177/17504589241264403","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589241264403","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the perioperative environment, local anaesthetics are commonly administered to patients to provide analgesia and anaesthesia for a large range of surgical procedures. Although rare, their use can result in systemic toxicity, which is a life-threatening complication, underscoring the importance of early recognition and prompt management to mitigate patient risks. This article evaluates the impact of human factors and other aspects such as insufficient monitoring, errors in drug administration and poor adherence to safety protocols on the development and management of local anaesthetic systemic toxicity and provides practical considerations to minimise its occurrence.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"437-442"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12446719/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141761423","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}
Cheila Batista, Joana Correia Brandão, Sofia Valente, Alexandra Guedes
{"title":"Perioperative hiccup mystery: A comprehensive case report.","authors":"Cheila Batista, Joana Correia Brandão, Sofia Valente, Alexandra Guedes","doi":"10.1177/17504589251318121","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589251318121","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Persistent hiccups in the perioperative setting, although uncommon, can substantially impact a patient's wellbeing and recovery after surgery. We present a case of a 51-year-old male who developed persistent hiccups during total knee replacement surgery under neuraxial anaesthesia. The hiccups persisted postoperatively, leading to multidisciplinary interventions, including the introduction of central-acting muscle relaxant, baclofen. This case highlights the complexity of managing persistent hiccups in the perioperative period, where both aetiology and treatment are multifactorial, emphasising the need for further research in this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"422-425"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143383466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of inhaled anaesthetic agents on the oxygen dissociation curve: An updated discussion.","authors":"Amarjeet Kumar, Manjunath N","doi":"10.1177/17504589251320809","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589251320809","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The oxygen dissociation curve is a critical concept in understanding how oxygen is transported in the blood and delivered to tissues. In anaesthesia, inhaled anaesthetic agents are the fundamental tools for managing anaesthesia during surgical procedures. These agents, such as desflurane, isoflurane, and sevoflurane, are known for effects on the central nervous system and cardiovascular stability. However, their impact on haemoglobin's oxygen-binding capacity, represented by shifts in the oxygen dissociation curve, can have significant effects on patient care. This discussion explores the interactions between inhaled anaesthetic agents and the oxygen dissociation curve, focusing on how these drugs alter haemoglobin's affinity for oxygen and the potential clinical consequences of such interactions. Clinical implications: oxygen dissociation curve shifts are crucial in patient management, especially in populations with compromised pulmonary function or those undergoing extensive surgeries. Anaesthesia providers must consider these effects when optimising oxygen delivery and anaesthetic depth.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"463-470"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143484212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of preprocedure anxiety and oestrogen levels on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in patients undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy for infertility: A prospective observational pilot study.","authors":"Vishnu Narayanan Mr, Anjaleekrishna K, Puneet Khanna, Bikash Ranjan Ray, Rahul Kumar Anand, Akhil Kant Singh, Neena Malhotra, K Aparna Sharma, Reeta Mahey, Seema Singhal, Ankita Maheshwari","doi":"10.1177/17504589241278472","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589241278472","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Females undergoing laparoscopic gynaecological surgeries have a high incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Apart from the established risk factors, hormonal, psychological, genetic and ethnic factors may also contribute to postoperative nausea and vomiting. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between preoperative anxiety and serum oestrogen level with postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy - hysteroscopy for infertility.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In total, 100 female patients, between the ages of 20-40 years, undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy - hysteroscopy for infertility were recruited for this study. Preoperative anxiety level was assessed using Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) Questionnaire. Serum oestrogen samples were taken before anaesthesia. Postoperative nausea and vomiting grading was rated with 0-3 Likert-type scale. An association of anxiety and oestrogen levels to postoperative nausea and vomiting was done.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis between median DASS 21 scores to postoperative nausea and vomiting grading showed no association between DASS 21 scores and postoperative nausea and vomiting grades. Comparing the mean oestrogen levels in patients among each grade of postoperative nausea and vomiting showed no significant difference in the mean oestrogen levels.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study did not find evidence of a significant association between serum oestrogen levels, preoperative anxiety, and postoperative nausea and vomiting.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"471-478"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142297168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Language-specific approaches to reduce perioperative stress and anxiety related to anaesthesia for patients with limited English proficiency: A narrative review.","authors":"Kanwarpreet Kaur Dhaliwal, Sherry Sandhu, Nitasha Puri, Amolpreet Toor","doi":"10.1177/17504589251316744","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589251316744","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Many patients experience perioperative anxiety due to a variety of different reasons. Essential processes of shared decision-making and informed consent may help to mitigate anxiety, yet language barriers may hinder this particularly in diverse patient populations. As such, language-specific approaches in anaesthesia care play a crucial role in reducing perioperative stress and anxiety among patients with limited English proficiency. This review examines which methods during anaesthetic assessments and shared decision-making processes enable anaesthetists to communicate effectively with patients who have limited English proficiency and thereby reduce perioperative stress. Findings suggest that collaborating with patients in their native language significantly reduces anxiety and improves understanding, while transcreation - culturally adapted translation - enhances the effectiveness of communication. To decrease perioperative anxiety among populations with limited English proficiency and improve surgical outcomes, it is important to enhance anaesthesia-focused training for interpreters, increase diversity in the anaesthesia field, and develop culturally relevant patient education materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"443-449"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12446688/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143415418","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 management of the patient on cannabis and cannabinoids: A review.","authors":"Maria Scheuermann, Guy Hans, Davina Wildemeersch","doi":"10.1177/17504589251320804","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589251320804","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The rise in global cannabis use has led anaesthetists to encounter an increasing number of patients on cannabis and cannabinoids. With cannabis influencing the perioperative period, anaesthetists will face associated challenges managing these patients.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This review aims to summarise this literature on perioperative care for patients with long-term cannabis consumption or cannabis use disorder.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This review was conducted based on the PRISMA 2020 statement. A literature search was performed using Medline and Cochrane library databases to identify relevant reports published from 2003 to 2023. This search yielded 209 records. After screening, 17 articles were included.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Preoperative screening of patients for chronic cannabis use or cannabis use disorder can be valuable, due to the increased risk of postoperative myocardial infarction, more postoperative pain and opioid use. Moreover, regarding respiratory management, anaesthetists should prepare to manage bronchospasm and consider adjustments in ventilation. During the perioperative period, attention should be paid to potential interactions between anticoagulant medications and cannabinoids.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"456-462"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143477102","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Surgical and anaesthesia care: Indispensable to equitable health care.","authors":"Valentina Camarda","doi":"10.1177/17504589251369714","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589251369714","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"419"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144972338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rian Crandon, Nicholas Storr, Sofia Padhy, Paula Parker, Stacey Lun, Ian Hughes, Melissa Pietrobuono, Paula Carter
{"title":"Enhanced recovery after caesarean section: Implementation of an ERAC protocol in a tertiary obstetric hospital.","authors":"Rian Crandon, Nicholas Storr, Sofia Padhy, Paula Parker, Stacey Lun, Ian Hughes, Melissa Pietrobuono, Paula Carter","doi":"10.1177/17504589241256458","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589241256458","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Assess safety and efficacy of an Enhanced Recovery After Caesarean protocol.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Caesarean sections are among the most commonly performed surgeries worldwide, but have been associated with postoperative chronic pain and opioid abuse.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>ASA 2 females, over 18 years, non-primiparous, repeat elective LSCS. Primary outcomes were length of stay and opioid consumption. Secondary outcomes were pain scores, functional assessment scores, pruritus, nausea and vomiting.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 579 women divided into standard care (389 patients) and enhanced recovery after caesarean groups (190 patients). Enhanced recovery after caesarean associated with reduced length of stay, 50.8 hours (interquartile range 48.6, 53.6) versus 72.2 hours (interquartile range 53.2, 75.7) in standard care. Enhanced recovery after caesarean associated with reduced opioid consumption, median 10 (interquartile range 0, 27.5mg) versus 120mg (interquartile range 90, 145mg) in standard care at 24 hours and 30 (interquartile range 7.7, 67.5mg) versus 177.5mg (interquartile range 132.5, 222.5 mg) at 48 hours. Pain scores reduced from moderate to mild in the enhanced recovery after caesarean. functional assessment scores trend towards improved function in the enhanced recovery after caesarean group (Functional assessment scores B 8.9% in enhanced recovery after caesarean versus 147% in standard care). Increased pruritus in the enhanced recovery after caesarean with 41.6% compared with 9.3% in standard care. Nausea and vomiting increased in enhanced recovery after caesarean group 48.9% versus 11.6% in standard care.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Enhanced recovery after caesarean associated with a reduction in length of stay, opioid consumption and improved pain scores with an increase in side effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"479-488"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141311881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Robotic bedside assistance: When surgical evolution outruns regulation.","authors":"Carmine Civilli","doi":"10.1177/17504589251367128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17504589251367128","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Robotic surgery in England is undergoing rapid expansion, with projected growth from 70,000 procedures in 2023-24 to over 500,000 annually by 2035. This shift not only affects surgical technology but redefines perioperative roles - particularly bedside assistance. Despite growing attention from national initiatives such as Getting It Right First Time, regulatory clarity remains lacking. The scope and responsibilities of bedside assistants - a role often conflated with surgical assistance - vary significantly depending on professional background and qualifications. Without clear governance, perioperative practitioners may face liability risks, and patients are left exposed to inconsistent practice. This viewpoint highlights the urgent need for perioperative bodies such as The Association for Perioperative Practice and the Perioperative Care Collaborative to lead the development of national guidance specific to bedside assistance in robotic surgery. Doing so is essential to ensure safe practice, appropriate delegation, and professional accountability in this evolving surgical landscape.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":"35 10","pages":"420-421"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145087494","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}