Catarina Espírito Santo Ferros, Rita Reis Aguiar, Manuela Casal
{"title":"Anaesthetic management of deep brain stimulation in obesity treatment: A case report.","authors":"Catarina Espírito Santo Ferros, Rita Reis Aguiar, Manuela Casal","doi":"10.1177/17504589251328529","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589251328529","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Obesity is a 21st-century epidemic, recognised as an independent risk factor for all-cause mortality, often accompanied by numerous conditions that exacerbate morbidity and mortality. Deep brain stimulation shows promise in reducing body mass index.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>We present the successful anaesthetic management of a patient with refractory morbid obesity who was submitted to deep brain stimulation of the nucleus accumbens, the first described in Portugal and the second in Europe.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Optimised anaesthetic management is crucial for a successful outcome. Given the limited literature on this issue, case series and further observational studies are needed to support the value of the anaesthetic approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"306-308"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143754855","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}
Amanda McClanahan, Amanda Hantouli, Leeza Struwe, Kelly Gonzales
{"title":"Capnography in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit: A quality improvement study.","authors":"Amanda McClanahan, Amanda Hantouli, Leeza Struwe, Kelly Gonzales","doi":"10.1177/17504589251330599","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589251330599","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Best practice supports continuous capnography for early detection of impaired respiratory and ventilatory status in postoperative settings. The current standard of care in a United States private hospital's postoperative unit does not include continuous capnography. This quality improvement study used a quantitative descriptive design to (1) compare capnography to the current standard of care for early detection of respiratory and/or ventilatory decline and (2) increase Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) practitioners' knowledge and confidence about capnography. A total of 92 retrospective electronic health records were analysed, and 15 nurses participated in the study. Results revealed earlier detection of adverse respiratory and ventilatory status, and this monitoring was accurately and safely performed by PACU nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"309-313"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143754856","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":"Compliance with care standards and professional knowledge of operating theatre personnel before, during and after laparoscopic bariatric surgery: A study in public hospitals in Iran.","authors":"Zahra Kouhestani, Mohammad Sadegh Aboutalebi, Mahshad Izadan, Akram Aarabi, Sorour Mosleh","doi":"10.1177/17504589241300274","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589241300274","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>By adhering to care standards, many adverse outcomes for patients, such as pressure injuries, tissue necrosis and patient falls, can be prevented. The aim of this study was to investigate the level of compliance with care standards before, during and after various types of bariatric surgeries.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This study was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in the operating theatres of selected teaching hospitals in Isfahan (Iran). The study sample consisted of all operating theatre personnel in the selected teaching hospitals who met the inclusion criteria. Compliance with care standards was measured using a researcher-developed checklist. A researcher-developed questionnaire with 43 true/false questions was used to evaluate the operating theatre personnel's professional knowledge. The data were analysed using SPSS version 20 and descriptive and inferential statistics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean score of adherence to care standards and the mean score of professional knowledge of operating theatre personnel regarding care of laparoscopic bariatric surgery were 78.35 ± 9.49 and 29.45 ± 6.17, respectively. There is no significant relationship between these two variables, with a two-tailed significance (Sig.) of 0.056 and a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.199.</p><p><strong>Discussion and conclusion: </strong>In general, it can be concluded that the specific knowledge of the local operating theatre personnel regarding minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery care is at an intermediate level. Requirements for training in this area were therefore successfully identified. In addition, not all operating theatre personnel adhere to the standards of care for patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery. This non-adherence could be due to insufficient training or the absence of established standards in hospitals.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"285-292"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142786929","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}
Islam Mohamed Elbardan, Ahmed Sayed Shehab, Ahmed Galaleldin Yacout, Ibrahim Mabrouk Mabrouk
{"title":"Efficacy of the intravenous formulation of fentanyl citrate administered orally as premedication in paediatric patients undergoing open cardiac surgery.","authors":"Islam Mohamed Elbardan, Ahmed Sayed Shehab, Ahmed Galaleldin Yacout, Ibrahim Mabrouk Mabrouk","doi":"10.1177/17504589241301311","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589241301311","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Recently, fentanyl has become prevalent as a sedative premedication.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A non-inferiority parallel design quadruple-blinded randomised controlled trial of 1- to 7-year-old children scheduled for elective cardiac surgery was conducted. Participants were assigned a 1:1 allocation ratio to a control group (<i>n</i> = 50) given a parenteral formulation of midazolam 0.5 mg/kg and an intervention group (<i>n</i> = 50) given a parenteral formulation of fentanyl 10 μg/kg 30 min before admission to the operating room.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fentanyl was shown to be inferior when compared to midazolam during inhalational induction but not in the 'after premedication' and 'during separation' periods. A lower percentage of children disliked the medication in the fentanyl group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A parenteral formulation of fentanyl can be a satisfactory alternative when given orally as a sedative pre-anaesthetic medication in paediatric cardiac surgery before admission to the operating room.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"326-335"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142865812","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":"Evaluation and comparison of the effect of same versus different anaesthetist on preoperative visits on preoperative anxiety and quality of recovery: A randomised controlled trial.","authors":"Geetanjali T Chilkoti, Vinesh Meena, Swati Jain, Ashok Kumar Saxena, Spirha Tiwari","doi":"10.1177/17504589251370538","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589251370538","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Preoperative anxiety is one of the leading causes of morbidity in the perioperative period. Quality of Recovery (QoR)is a recent and valid questionnaire to assess recovery process in this time.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Ninety patients were visited by an anaesthetist twice in the preoperative period, by either the same or a different anaesthetist. The effect of the visits was evaluated on the basis of preoperative anxiety, and QoR.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean APAIS (Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale) result for the group with visits from different anaesthetists was significantly higher when compared to the group which received visits from the same anaesthetist (16.09 [14.51 to 17.67]) vs (12.40 [10.82 to 13.98]) (<i>p</i> = 0.002). However, time taken to discharge, QoR, and the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain score were not significantly affected by the intervention.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Providing preoperative visits by the same anaesthetist may considerably lower preoperative anxiety.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"336-340"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145016355","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 volume control ventilation versus pressure control ventilation with volume-guaranteed mode on intraoperative respiratory mechanics and postoperative pulmonary functions in patients undergoing scoliosis surgery: A randomised control trial.","authors":"Kadali Vejendla, Srilata Moningi, Shibani Padhy, Padmaja Durga","doi":"10.1177/17504589241287513","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589241287513","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Posterior spinal fusion surgery for thoracolumbar scoliosis in the prone position, places the patient at high risk of pulmonary complications. The pressure-controlled ventilation volume-guaranteed mode regulates the inspiratory pressure limits to achieve a set tidal volume with the lowest airway pressure. We hypothesised that pressure-controlled ventilation volume-guaranteed mode would result in improved pulmonary mechanics, gas exchange and lower incidence of atelectasis than ventilation volume-guaranteed mode in patients undergoing corrective surgery for scoliosis in the prone position.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients of thoracolumbar scoliosis scheduled for posterior spinal fusion surgery were randomly allocated to the ventilation volume-guaranteed (n = 24) or pressure-controlled ventilation volume-guaranteed group (n = 27). As primary endpoints, peak airway pressure (Ppeak), dynamic lung compliance (Cdyn) and arterial blood gas parameters were evaluated at predefined time points. Screening for atelectasis was done by lung ultrasonography on intensive care unit arrival.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Pressure-controlled ventilation volume-guaranteed resulted in significantly reduced Ppeak and Cdyn as well as lower PaCO<sub>2</sub> and arterial to end-tidal carbon dioxide gradient. Both the groups were comparable with regard to oxygenation, hemodynamic variables and total lung ultrasound scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Pressure-controlled ventilation volume-guaranteed confers significant advantages like improved airway mechanics and lower dead space ventilation in patients undergoing corrective surgery for scoliosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"267-274"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144294995","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}
Shajie Ur Rehman Usmani, Syeda Zainab Kazmi, Syed Muhammad Moaaz Bin Sultan, Arooba Iqbal, Zobia Ahmad, Javeria Malik, Daniel McBurney Morgan
{"title":"Comparison of low molecular weight heparins with direct oral anticoagulants for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in major abdominopelvic surgeries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Shajie Ur Rehman Usmani, Syeda Zainab Kazmi, Syed Muhammad Moaaz Bin Sultan, Arooba Iqbal, Zobia Ahmad, Javeria Malik, Daniel McBurney Morgan","doi":"10.1177/17504589261440451","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17504589261440451","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Venous thromboembolism is the leading cause of postoperative death in patients undergoing oncological surgery. This systematic review and meta-analysis compares the efficacy of low-molecular-weight heparin with direct oral anticoagulants in preventing venous thromboembolism in major abdominopelvic surgeries.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This systematic review was conducted according to a predefined protocol registered in PROSPERO (ID: 1307005) and is reported in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 statement. A search was conducted in the Cochrane Library, PubMed Central/Medline, and Google Scholar from 2000 until September 2024. The analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4.1.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of seven studies were included. There was no significant difference in incidence of venous thromboembolism (Risked Ratio = 1.77, p = 0.08), major bleeding events (RR = 0.60, p = 0.51), or pulmonary embolism incidence (Risked Ratio = 3.38, p = 0.17) among the seven included studies. A subgroup analysis of five studies performed for incidence of venous thromboembolism in gynaecological procedures also showed an insignificant difference between the two groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Direct oral anticoagulants offer efficacy and safety comparable to low-molecular-weight heparins. Further large-scale randomised controlled trials are needed to validate these findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"17504589261440451"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147821064","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":"Unnecessary sleepovers? A retrospective audit identifying day surgery rates and reasons for overnight admission following elective urology procedures.","authors":"Joshua Louis Siegert, Leena Nagappan","doi":"10.1177/17504589261441425","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17504589261441425","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Same-day discharge after elective surgery improves hospital efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances patient outcomes. This audit evaluated current practice at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, for elective urological procedures often considered appropriate for day surgery according to the British Association of Day Surgery (BADS) directory. A retrospective review of elective cases performed between 31 August 2023 and 31 August 2024 was undertaken. Of 241 patients audited, 16 met exclusion criteria, 87 (38.7%) were completed as day cases, and 138 (61.3%) were admitted overnight. Common reasons for overnight admission included administration of intravenous antibiotics, awaiting urinary catheter removal/trial of void, continuous bladder irrigation, and social or non-medical factors. In a large number of cases, there was no documented justification for overnight admission. Late arrival at the ward following a surgical procedure was common in those admitted overnight. This audit demonstrates scope to improve same-day discharge rates through improved theatre scheduling, preoperative planning and careful consideration regarding the necessity of certain intra and postoperative interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"17504589261441425"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147783623","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}
Penelope Sweeting, Jutharat Attawet, Elaine Correia Moll, Kim M Caudwell
{"title":"Intraoperative competence, more than the sum of its parts: A scoping review.","authors":"Penelope Sweeting, Jutharat Attawet, Elaine Correia Moll, Kim M Caudwell","doi":"10.1177/17504589251409975","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17504589251409975","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore the holistic nature of intraoperative nurse competence and its assessment methods.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Safe and effective nursing care in the intraoperative setting requires specialised knowledge, skills and attributes. Understanding what makes a competent intraoperative nurse and how to measure it is necessary to set professional expectations and inform future education initiatives.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A scoping review of peer-reviewed studies published from 2009 was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) extension for scoping reviews guidelines.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifteen studies from eight different countries were included. Studies described similar competency domains, related to perioperative-specific technical skills and knowledge, and individual non-technical skills that enabled effective teamwork and collaboration. The Perceived Perioperative Competence Scale-Revised (PPCS-R) was the most frequently used assessment tool. Potential gaps in the competency domains included those related to patient assessment and cultural competence.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Intraoperative nursing competence is complex and multidimensional, involving both technical and interpersonal capabilities. Challenges arise when assessing self-reported competence, and current approaches to measurement may need to expand their scope to ensure that competencies required for contemporary practice are adequately captured and measured.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"17504589251409975"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147595343","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":"Comparison of intravenous dexmedetomidine and ketamine with femoral nerve block for positional pain before spinal anaesthesia in patients with fracture femur: A prospective randomised study.","authors":"Jyotsna Ch V, Sapna Annaji Nikhar, Akhya Kumar Kar, Padmaja Durga","doi":"10.1177/17504589231224559","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589231224559","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Patient positioning for spinal anaesthesia in patients with femur fracture is extremely painful and various methods have been tried to reduce mobilisation pain.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To compare the analgesic efficacy of intravenous dexmedetomidine, ketamine and femoral nerve block in patients posted for fractured femur for alleviating the positional pain before spinal anaesthesia.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 75 patients (25 per group) of American Society of Anaesthetists Grade I-III patients of age group 18-80 years with fractured femur scheduled for elective surgery. All patients in Group C (n = 25) were given the femoral nerve block, Group D (n = 25) were given intravenous dexmedetomidine 0.5µg/kg and Group K (n = 25) were given intravenous ketamine 0.3mg/kg. The parameters assessed were quantitative relief of pain by a numerical rating scale and patient satisfaction score, quality of patient positioning and time to perform spinal anaesthesia along with hemodynamics and sedation score.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The pain scores and patient satisfaction scores were significantly decreased in all three groups but were much significantly lower in Group K.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Ketamine was found to be superior to the other two groups in terms of reducing positional pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"179-185"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142972435","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}