Hasima Hajdini, Tamara Otey, Christopher Guelbert, Benjamin Sanofsky
{"title":"Single centre implementation of the Paediatric Anaesthesia Emergence Delirium scale.","authors":"Hasima Hajdini, Tamara Otey, Christopher Guelbert, Benjamin Sanofsky","doi":"10.1177/17504589241299629","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589241299629","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Early recognition of paediatric emergence delirium (ED) by post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) nurses is critical for the effective management and prevention of complications. This project aimed to enhance nursing education and standardise the use of the Paediatric Anaesthesia Emergence Delirium (PAED) scale as a reliable tool for assessing ED.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>This project involved an educational intervention for PACU nurses to train them in using the PAED scale for ED evaluation. The effectiveness of the PAED scale was compared with the more commonly used Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) scale in the evaluation of postoperative paediatric patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An educational programme was designed for PACU nurses, with pre-and post-surveys administered to assess the impact of the educational intervention on their knowledge, confidence, and familiarity with ED and the PAED scale. This project included time trials comparing the use of the PAED and FLACC scales during patient simulations after the educational intervention.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Following the educational programe, nurses demonstrated increased confidence and familiarity with ED and the PAED scale. Furthermore, the use of the PAED scale following the educational intervention significantly reduced the time required to evaluate patients and initiate treatment for ED compared with the FLACC scale.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Equipping nurses with the knowledge and skills to effectively implement the PAED scale improves ED's timely recognition and treatment, leading to safer, more efficient care for postoperative paediatric patients. This project demonstrates the importance of evidence-based tools and targeted nursing education.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"17504589241299629"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142733201","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}
Taha Ashraf Qureshi, Muzima Jeelani, Mohammad Naveed, Arifa Ameen, Afaq Jalali, Hadeeqa Aejaz, Tabasum Shafi, Ayaz Gull
{"title":"Skin testing - A valued tool for assessing adverse reactions to anaesthetic agents in patients allergic to multiple drugs: A case report from a secondary-level hospital.","authors":"Taha Ashraf Qureshi, Muzima Jeelani, Mohammad Naveed, Arifa Ameen, Afaq Jalali, Hadeeqa Aejaz, Tabasum Shafi, Ayaz Gull","doi":"10.1177/17504589241299632","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17504589241299632","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Patients with allergy to multiple drugs who have experienced anaphylaxis multiple times present a significant challenge in perioperative management. This report presents a 27-year-old female patient diagnosed with cholelithiasis scheduled for cholecystectomy. The patient has a history of adverse reaction to multiple drugs, including Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid, Cefpodoxime, Levofloxacin and two additional drugs (one analgesic and the other multivitamin) each resulting in symptoms suggestive of anaphylaxis on separate occasions. However, the patient has demonstrated tolerance to Amikacin and Paracetamol on several occasions. Given the patient's drug hypersensitivity state, the patient's anaesthetist sought clearance for use of anaesthetic drugs and disinfectants prior to surgery. Comprehensive skin testing was conducted for the same, and all drugs tested negative. The outcomes of this testing guided the selection of anaesthesia agents, ensuring safe perioperative care. Subsequently, surgery was performed, using Succinylcholine, Propofol, Rocuronium, Atropine and Neostigmine for general anaesthesia and Chlorhexidine for disinfection, and the postoperative period was uneventful. This case highlights the significance of preoperative assessment and drug testing in patients with a history of drug allergies or anaphylaxis to multiple drugs, to prevent any perioperative complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"17504589241299632"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142645077","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":"Comparative evaluation of first-attempt intubation success rate using direct laryngoscope with Macintosh blade and video laryngoscope during rapid sequence induction in patients undergoing emergency surgery: A prospective randomised controlled trial.","authors":"Durga Chauhan, Sanjay Kumar, Shalvi Mahajan, Rashi Sarna, Kulbhushan Saini, Amit Sharma","doi":"10.1177/17504589241292608","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17504589241292608","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Airway management skills form the cornerstone of routine anaesthesia practice. Its role becomes more significant in emergency areas where time is of the essence. Patients presenting for emergency surgery require definitive airway management with endotracheal intubation. Rapid sequence induction with direct laryngoscopy using a Macintosh blade has been used consistently with varying success. With the advent of video laryngoscopes, their utility is being explored in emergency areas. We aimed to assess the role of a video laryngoscope (Medizintechnik, Sulz, Germany) in rapid sequence induction and intubation during emergency surgeries.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>We hypothesised that video laryngoscope would improve the first-attempt intubation success rate in patients undergoing emergency surgery.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>In total, 76 patients presenting for emergency surgery were enrolled and randomly assigned into two groups (38 each), who were intubated with either a video laryngoscope or Macintosh blade during rapid sequence induction. This study aimed to compare and evaluate direct laryngoscopy using a Macintosh blade and a video laryngoscope during rapid sequence induction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The two groups were similar in the type and indication for surgery. Airway characteristics were also compared, and there were no significant differences in all airway parameters, including mouth opening, thyromental distance, Mallampati grading and neck circumference. The first-attempt intubation success rate was significantly higher in the video laryngoscope group (p = 0.017, χ<sup>2</sup> = 5.684). The Cormack-Lehane grade distribution was compared in both groups, with better glottis visualisation in group video laryngoscope (p = 0.028, χ<sup>2</sup> = 9.123).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This prospective, randomised, controlled study aimed to compare the first-attempt intubation success rate using direct laryngoscopy with a Macintosh blade and a video laryngoscope during rapid sequence induction in patients undergoing emergency surgeries and observed that first-attempt intubation success rate was significantly higher in group video laryngoscope (86.8%) than in group direct laryngoscopy (63.2%). Therefore, video laryngoscopy offers an attractive alternative to conventional laryngoscopy while securing the airway in patients presenting for emergency surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"17504589241292608"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142629085","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}
Kelly Y Porteous, Callum Robertson, Agnes Lafferty
{"title":"Perioperative practitioners' experiences of critical incident debriefing: A qualitative explorative study.","authors":"Kelly Y Porteous, Callum Robertson, Agnes Lafferty","doi":"10.1177/17504589241293340","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17504589241293340","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A critical incident is described as any unplanned event which causes, or has the potential to cause, injury to a patient. Critical incident debriefing is a team discussion to gather facts and analyse the experience, evaluate lessons learned and provide staff with support. However, this phase is often neglected.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This UK-based explorative qualitative study aims to explore perioperative practitioners' experiences of critical incident debriefing. Data were collected from six participants through audio-recorded, semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using a thematic analysis framework.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five themes emerged detailing the advantages of critical incident debriefing, including addressing staff's personal needs and learning lessons from incidents, and the disadvantages such as time constraints and unsupportive/uninformative debriefs leading to poor-quality debriefs.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Implementation of a short debrief immediately post-incident to address immediate concerns, a later in-depth debrief and additional training for facilitators were recommended to improve debrief quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"17504589241293340"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142629105","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}
Alyssa Reese, Kathryn Hobika, Katelyn Donnelly, Raymond Richards, Peter Evancho, Abeer Eddib
{"title":"A call to action: Standardisation of intravaginal hygiene product reporting in preoperative evaluation.","authors":"Alyssa Reese, Kathryn Hobika, Katelyn Donnelly, Raymond Richards, Peter Evancho, Abeer Eddib","doi":"10.1177/17504589241297802","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17504589241297802","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Preoperative checklists have demonstrated efficacy in improving patient care in the surgical setting. While the assessment of perioperative risks through patient inquiry is extensive, the menstrual status of the patient is one question that is not frequently discussed. If a patient is menstruating during their surgical procedure, unknown use of an intravaginal menstrual hygiene product, such as a tampon or menstrual cup, places the patient at risk of infection. This review seeks to bring attention to these risks by exploring <i>Boyer v. Morimoto</i>, a case where a patient developed toxic shock syndrome after a tampon was left in after surgery. We conclude with recommendations for standardised documentation of intravaginal menstrual hygiene products, with the aim to minimise perioperative risks.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"17504589241297802"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142629067","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}
Ravi Patel, Steven Golding, Rajpal Nandra, Robin Banerjee
{"title":"An overview of cell salvage in orthopaedic hip and knee arthroplasty surgery.","authors":"Ravi Patel, Steven Golding, Rajpal Nandra, Robin Banerjee","doi":"10.1177/17504589241293406","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17504589241293406","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Blood management is a critical aspect of patient care during surgical procedures. In the United Kingdom, there is a growing recognition of the need to integrate intraoperative cell salvage into blood management protocols, especially for invasive surgeries where significant blood loss is anticipated. While donated blood (allogeneic blood) is traditionally used in such cases, it carries risks and potential complications. Consequently, intraoperative cell salvage presents itself as an appealing alternative, particularly in hip and knee arthroplasty procedures. Intraoperative cell salvage involves the collection and reinfusion of a patient's own blood (autologous blood) lost during surgery. Studies have consistently shown that autologous blood collected via intraoperative cell salvage has fewer complications and greater benefits compared to donated blood. However, despite these advantages, the widespread adoption of intraoperative cell salvage in UK hospitals remains limited, primarily due to associated costs. While the integration of intraoperative cell salvage into blood management services may incur initial expenses, research suggests that it could ultimately prove to be cost-effective. This is because improved patient outcomes associated with intraoperative cell salvage may lead to reduced postoperative complications and shorter hospital stays. Thus, there is a growing imperative to overcome financial barriers and promote the implementation of intraopertive cell salvage as a standard practice in perioperative care across UK health care settings. The purpose of this scoping literature review is to consolidate the available information on the current use of intraoperative cell salvage and to identify intraoperative cell salvage techniques and devices described for use in an arthroplasty setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"17504589241293406"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142629071","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}
Hayden Snow, Jessica Clarke, Kara Taylor, Forbes McGain
{"title":"Staff satisfaction with reusable surgical drapes.","authors":"Hayden Snow, Jessica Clarke, Kara Taylor, Forbes McGain","doi":"10.1177/17504589241297796","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17504589241297796","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Reusable surgical textiles have substantial environmental benefits over single-use, disposable items. However, staff satisfaction with the performance of reusable textiles is unclear. During a trial period using reusable drapes, staff were surveyed regarding satisfaction with the products.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 30 staff members responded to the survey. Overall, 90% of respondents were either satisfied/very satisfied (80%) or neutral (10%) when asked about their satisfaction with the reusable drapes, while 10% were unsatisfied/very unsatisfied; 87% of staff responded that reusable drapes were either as effective or more effective than disposable drapes. Reusable drapes showed very high levels of staff satisfaction in terms of durability (87%), fluid protection (70%) and provision of a sterile field (80%). There were no staff who did not support the ongoing use of reusable surgical drapes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There is extremely high staff satisfaction with reusable surgical drapes.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"17504589241297796"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142629110","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":"An unexpected life-threatening persistent oxygen desaturation in a child after extubation.","authors":"Ajay Kumar Jha, Sandhiya Palanisamy, Anity Singh Dhanyee","doi":"10.1177/17504589241255030","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589241255030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ureteroscopic nephrolithotripsy is now being preferred over percutaneous nephrolithotomy for removal of kidney stones in children. Here, in this report, we have discussed persistent oxygen desaturation immediately after extubation in a two-year-old child who underwent Ho-YAG (holmium-yttrium-aluminium garnet) laser ureteroscopic nephrolithotripsy. The child developed bilateral pleural effusion after nephrolithotripsy and required continuous oxygen supplementation to maintain oxygen saturation above 95%, followed by ultrasound-guided thoracentesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"336-338"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141301771","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}
Jacob R Wrobel, Justin C Magin, David Williams, Xinming An, Jacob D Acton, Alexander S Doyal, Shawn Jia, James C Krakowski, Ricardo Serrano, Stuart A Grant, David N Flynn, Duncan J McLean
{"title":"Comparing preoperative fasting and ultrasound-measured intravascular volume status in elective surgery, enhanced recovery patients versus inpatient, urgent surgery patients and the ability of IVC collapsibility to predict post-induction hypotension.","authors":"Jacob R Wrobel, Justin C Magin, David Williams, Xinming An, Jacob D Acton, Alexander S Doyal, Shawn Jia, James C Krakowski, Ricardo Serrano, Stuart A Grant, David N Flynn, Duncan J McLean","doi":"10.1177/17504589231215932","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17504589231215932","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hypotension following induction of general anaesthesia has been shown to result in increased complications and mortality postoperatively. Patients admitted to the hospital undergoing urgent surgery are often fasted from fluids for significant periods compared to elective patients subject to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols despite guidelines stating that a two-hour fast is sufficient. The aim of this prospective, observational study was to compare fasting times and intravascular volume status between elective surgery patients subject to enhanced recovery protocols and inpatient, urgent surgery patients and to assess differences in the incidence of post-induction hypotension. Fasting data was obtained by questionnaire in the preoperative area in addition to inferior vena cava collapsibility index, a non-invasive measure of intravascular volume. Blood pressure readings and drug administration for the ten minutes following induction were obtained from patients' charts. Inpatients undergoing urgent surgery were fasted significantly longer than enhanced recovery patients and had lower intravascular volume. However, no difference was found in the incidence of post-induction hypotension.</p>","PeriodicalId":35481,"journal":{"name":"Journal of perioperative practice","volume":" ","pages":"363-368"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11531071/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139040578","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}