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{"title":"Comparison of ultrasound-guided residual gastric volume measurement between diabetic patients with autonomic neuropathy and non-diabetic patients scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia","authors":"Harinishaanth,&nbsp;Mahesh Vakamudi,&nbsp;Rajesh Kumar Kodali V,&nbsp;Aruna Parameswari","doi":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100522","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100522","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Pulmonary aspiration, the inhalation of gastric contents into the lungs, stands as one of the foremost causes of mortality and significant morbidity associated with general anaesthesia, highlighting its critical importance in perioperative care. Our study aims to compare gastric residual volume in patients with longstanding diabetes associated with autonomic neuropathy to that in non-diabetic patients. The study involved comparing ultrasound guided residual gastric volume measurements between diabetic and non-diabetic patients scheduled for elective surgery under general anaesthesia. Patients aged over 18 years, ASA grade I to II, with a history of diabetes for at least 8 years with diabetic autonomic neuropathy (diabetic group only) as Group A and non-`diabetics as Group B. Primary outcome was to measure Gastric residual volume between both the groups.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>There was a significant difference in age, systolic blood pressure (SBP), and oxygen saturation (SPO2) levels between diabetic and non-diabetic individuals. Significant differences of anteroposterior, cranio-caudal diameter, cross sectional area and mean gastric residual volume in both semi-sitting and right lateral decubitus position between the diabetic and non-diabetics was significant. Gastric residual volume (GRV) was higher in diabetics (-157.36 vs. -170.44), with a mean difference of 13.1 (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001) in semi-sitting position. Gastric residual volume (GRV) in right-lateral decubitus position showed a significant difference as well, with diabetics having a mean GRV of 16.71 compared to -11.03 in nondiabetics, a mean difference of 27.7 (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001)</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Patients with long standing diabetes with autonomic neuropathy have more gastric residual volume and as well larger anteroposterior, cranio-caudal diameters with larger antral cross-sectional areas than non-diabetic individuals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53468,"journal":{"name":"Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management","volume":"40 ","pages":"Article 100522"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144587863","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 of patient privacy in perioperative care in the operating room of Be’sat hospital in Hamadan city","authors":"Ashkan karimi ,&nbsp;Jaber Zabihirad ,&nbsp;Behzad Imani ,&nbsp;Reza Feizi ,&nbsp;Ali Gharahzade ,&nbsp;Farzad Abaszadeh ,&nbsp;Reza Tavakkol","doi":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100523","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100523","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Adherence to a set of principles for patient rights, all defined in the form of professional ethics, is considered to be an essential aspect of health and safety issues, one of which is respecting patient privacy. Considering the special conditions of the operating room, maintaining privacy can improve the conditions before and after anesthesia of the patient. Accordingly, the present study aimed to examine the privacy of surgical patients admitted to the operating room of Be’sat Hospital in Hamedan.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 patients undergoing surgery at Be’sat Hospital in Hamedan in 2022. In order to evaluate the privacy of the patient, a researcher-made checklist was used, which included two sections \"demographic information and evaluation of the patient's privacy\". The privacy measurement section consisted of 36 items based on a two-choice response (Yes, No), and evaluated the patient's privacy in three stages: admission and transfer of the patient to the operating room, during surgery, and after the operation. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics, frequency distribution, mean and standard deviation, Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman correlation coefficient in SPSS ver. 22.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Most of the participants in this study were men (60 %), married (80 %), and aged 18–39 (36 %). The lowest score was observed upon admission and transfer to the operating room while the highest score was reported during surgery (in the operating room). A significant association was observed between patient privacy in different stages with gender, marriage, employment status, and type of surgical service (<em>P</em> &lt; 0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The results of the present study revealed that the privacy of the operating room patients is high. This shows that maintaining the privacy of patients from the perspective of operating room personnel is of particular importance. If suitable solutions are provided by operating room and hospital managers to identify existing problems, patient satisfaction and the quality-of-care services can be improved.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53468,"journal":{"name":"Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management","volume":"40 ","pages":"Article 100523"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144614665","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 analysis of the economic challenges facing central sterile processing employees in the United States: Results of a national survey","authors":"Abner Mácola ,&nbsp;Naila Rocha ,&nbsp;Meaghan Kenfield ,&nbsp;Kevin Janek ,&nbsp;Weston Balch ,&nbsp;Justin Poulin ,&nbsp;Lindsay Brown ,&nbsp;Peter F. Nichol","doi":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100520","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100520","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>This study aims to examine the economic challenges facing sterile processing department (SPD) workers in the United States and their implications for the healthcare system. We investigated the socioeconomic factors affecting this essential workforce to identify inefficiencies and guide reforms that could improve healthcare sustainability and workforce wellbeing.</div></div><div><h3>Perspective</h3><div>The analysis was conducted from a societal perspective to consider the broader impact of SPD workforce challenges on healthcare system performance, worker financial health, and institutional sustainability.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A national cross-sectional survey was distributed via email to over 50,000 individuals affiliated with sterile processing. A total of 1056 responses were received. The survey included 51 questions covering demographic data, employment characteristics, financial health indicators, and job-related benefits. Data were analyzed using R version 4.4.2. Statistical analyses included multiple linear regression and analysis of variance to assess predictors of current wages and associations with demographic and professional variables.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of the 1056 respondents, 854 were based in the United States and 53 percent were SPD technicians. Most respondents reported stagnant wage progression and inadequate benefits. Unionized, vendor-employed, and contract technicians earned significantly higher wages than non-unionized counterparts. Older and more experienced workers held higher-wage positions. Debt was widespread across all income bands, with many reporting limited savings and a history of financial hardship. Regression analysis revealed that experience, starting salary, and job title were the strongest predictors of current wages. Inflation-adjusted analysis showed starting wages have not kept pace with the cost of living.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>SPD workers in the United States face considerable financial stress, with implications for workforce retention and healthcare efficiency. Systemic improvements including wage reform, workload management, and deployment of technology are needed to support this vulnerable sector. Addressing these economic challenges can enhance the long-term sustainability of the healthcare system.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53468,"journal":{"name":"Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management","volume":"40 ","pages":"Article 100520"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144557370","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":"Association between reusable anesthesia circuits and hospital waste reduction, cost savings, and environmental impact: A quality improvement study","authors":"Aurora N. Quaye ,&nbsp;Charm Karunasiri ,&nbsp;Janelle Richard ,&nbsp;Michael Arsnow ,&nbsp;Robert Montague ,&nbsp;Wendy Craig ,&nbsp;Alysse G. Wurcel","doi":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100518","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100518","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Anesthesia services are a major contributor to healthcare sector greenhouse gas emissions. Interventions aimed to reduce waste are necessary. Reusable anesthesia circuits offer a sustainable alternative to single-use circuits. Their adoption in the United States remains limited. The objective of this project was to evaluate the feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact of using FDA-approved reusable anesthesia circuits.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Supported by the SMART QI framework, we evaluated the impact of switching to reusable circuits on elective electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) procedures. We measured waste generation, room preparation times, material costs, and projected system wide financial and greenhouse gas emissions impact. Greenhouse gas emissions were estimated using the Practice Greenhealth Scope 3 Emissions Accounting Tool. Descriptive statistics compared pre- and post-intervention outcomes, with statistical significance at <em>p</em> &lt; 0.05.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>We compared 185 ECT procedures: 98 single-use from pre-intervention and 87 reusable circuits from post-intervention. Preparation times did not change. Daily waste from reusable circuits was significantly lower than single-use circuits (99.2 g vs. 357.2 g, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001). Cost analysis revealed 40 % reduction in median per-case expenditures with reusable circuits ($4.30 vs. $8.50 per patient, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001).Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions per procedure decreased nearly 50 % (1.09 kgCO₂ vs. 2.57 kgCO₂, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.001). Modeling of institutional-level data projected an annual cost savings of $108,860 and a reduction of 45,062.4 kgCO₂ if reusable circuits were implemented across all hospitals in the network.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Reusable anesthesia circuits can significantly reduce hospital waste, lower costs, and decrease carbon emissions without compromising procedural efficiency.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53468,"journal":{"name":"Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management","volume":"40 ","pages":"Article 100518"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144535940","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 using Cochran’s Q tests of the information content of individual items’ scores in the nurse anesthetist work habits instrument for use in providing feedback","authors":"Franklin Dexter,&nbsp;Bradley J. Hindman,&nbsp;Kokila N. Thenuwara","doi":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100519","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100519","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Annual ongoing professional practice evaluation (i.e., peer review) is mandatory for nurse anesthetists at many hospitals. A work habits instrument is a valid and psychometrically reliable tool for these high-stakes assessments. Our study focuses on item-specific feedback for nurse anesthetists to increase their scores.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The retrospective cohort study used all 9 complete academic years for which the studied department used the scale, July 2015 through June 2024. There were 59,863 evaluations of 713 nurse anesthetist years provided by 167 rating anesthesiologists, each evaluation with 6 non-Likert scored items from one to five.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The work habits instrument functioned as a binary (5 vs ≤4) multivariate (6-item) correlated (Cronbach alpha 0.96) array. Consequently, the 90 % (53,626/59,863) of evaluations with all 6 items five, or all 6 items scored less than five, provided information about the nurse anesthetists' performance quality but no potentially useful item-specific information for feedback. Cochran Q tests were performed for each of the nurse anesthetist years using the remaining 10 % of evaluations to look for items differing significantly from the other items. There were 4.6 % (33/713) of nurse anesthetist years with adjusted P &lt; 0.05, representing 1.5 % (911/59,863) of evaluations. The 4.6 % did not differ from the nominal Type I error rate of 5 % (P = 0.73).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Providing analyses of individual item scores could benefit, at most, 5 % of nurse anesthetists, likely fewer. Nurse anesthetists with low ongoing professional practice evaluations should have focused evaluation wholistically based on work habits.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53468,"journal":{"name":"Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management","volume":"40 ","pages":"Article 100519"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144519187","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":"Association between pre-anesthetic subclavian vein collapsibility index and post induction hypotension in patients undergoing elective surgical procedures; An observational study","authors":"Abhishek Ahirwar,&nbsp;Anju R. Bhalotra,&nbsp;Rahil Singh,&nbsp;Snigdha Singh,&nbsp;Shweta Dhiman","doi":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100512","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100512","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Study objective</h3><div>To study associations between the pre-anesthetic subclavian vein collapsibility index (SCV-CI) during tidal and deep breathing and post induction hypotension (PIH).</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Observational cross-sectional study.</div></div><div><h3>Intervention</h3><div>Pre induction SCV USG.</div></div><div><h3>Measurements</h3><div>Minimum and maximum diameters of the SCV during tidal and deep breathing were measured and SCV-CI was calculated. Post induction hypotension (PIH) was defined as a fall in MAP&gt;30 % of baseline or MAP &lt;65 mmHg.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Data of 74 patients was analyzed. After induction of GA, 31 patients (41.9 %) developed PIH. The baseline MAP and SCV-CI (deep) were higher in patients who developed PIH as compared to those who did not (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.01, <em>p</em> = 0.03 respectively). The unadjusted odds ratios for predicting PIH suggested that baseline MAP, SCV-CI (deep), and maximum SCV diameter (deep) were significantly higher in patients who developed PIH (<em>p</em> = 0.01, <em>p</em> = 0.03 and <em>p</em> = 0.04)respectively. However, after multivariate logistic regression analysis, only the baseline MAP and SCV-CI (deep) remained significant independent predictors of PIH (<em>p</em> = 0.02 each). An ROC curve using the SCV-CI (deep) for prediction of PIH revealed an AUC of 0.64 (95 % CI: 0.51–0.77). The best cut off using Youden index was 29.44. There was a 61.29 % sensitivity, 67.44 % specificity, a 57.58 % positive predictive value and a 70.73 % negative predictive value.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The baseline MAP and SCV -CI (deep) were identified as significant predictors of PIH. However, ROC curve analysis demonstrated that SCV-CI (deep) had only limited diagnostic accuracy, indicating its poor clinical utility as a standalone predictor of PIH.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53468,"journal":{"name":"Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management","volume":"40 ","pages":"Article 100512"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144562941","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":"Predictors of fear of COVID-19 among patients undergoing elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: An observational study","authors":"Meghna Maheshwari ,&nbsp;Anuj Jain ,&nbsp;Pankaj Singhai ,&nbsp;Swapnil Kumar Barasker","doi":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100516","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100516","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted routine healthcare services, including elective surgeries, and heightened patient fear and anxiety. This study evaluates predictors of COVID-19-related fear among patients undergoing elective surgeries in central India, using the Indian Scale for Fear of COVID-19 (ISF-C19) and the Numerical Anxiety Score (NAS).</div></div><div><h3>Methodology</h3><div>An observational study of 687 patients was conducted at a multispeciality hospital between October 2021 and May 2022. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, ISF-C19, and NAS. Patients were stratified into high (≥27) and low (&lt;27) ISF-C19 score groups. Logistic regression was employed to identify predictors of high fear scores.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>High ISF-C19 scores correlated significantly with elevated NAS (≥5), comorbidities, and lack of prior COVID-19 infection. NAS emerged as the strongest predictor of fear (<em>p</em> = 0.001), while comorbidities also had a significant impact (<em>p</em> = 0.007). The model demonstrated a sensitivity of 67.40 % and a specificity of 69.21 %.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study identifies preoperative anxiety (NAS) and comorbidities as key predictors of COVID-19-related fear among surgical patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53468,"journal":{"name":"Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management","volume":"40 ","pages":"Article 100516"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144519186","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":"Turkish validity and reliability study of the kidney transplant understanding tool (K-TUT) in Kidney transplant recipients","authors":"Naile Akıncı ,&nbsp;Kadriye Nilay Genç ,&nbsp;Çağla Toprak","doi":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100515","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100515","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><div>The study was conducted methodologically to evaluate the validity and reliability of the KTUT scale in kidney transplant recipients.</div></div><div><h3>Material and Method</h3><div>The population of the study consisted of kidney transplant patients at a private hospital group in Istanbul, while the sample comprised patients who met the inclusion criteria and volunteered for the study. Based on ten times the number of scale items, 220 individuals were included in the sample to prevent data loss and to ensure high representativeness. In the study, data collection tools such as the \"Patient Information Form\" and the \"KTUT\" scale were employed. The test-retest study was repeated two weeks later with 50 participants. The participants in the retest were not included in other tests of the scale.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>The overall content validity index of the scale (S-CVI/Ave) was found to be 0.93. According to the experts' opinions, the content validity of the scale is high, and the majority of the items have been deemed appropriate for the measurement purpose. The internal consistency reliability coefficient of the scale (Cronbach's Alpha) was calculated as 0.789. This threshold indicates that the scale possesses an acceptable level of reliability for use at the group level. In addition, the results of the study reveal that the scores of the K-TUT scale show a significant difference in the 27 % lower and 27 % upper groups.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>As a result of the study, the K-TUT scale has been shown to reliably distinguish knowledge levels and to be an effective measurement tool in the field of kidney transplant.</div><div>It is thought that using the Turkish version of the K-TUT to evaluate the knowledge levels of kidney transplant recipients will contribute to evaluation of developed programs and the improvement of patients' treatment processes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53468,"journal":{"name":"Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management","volume":"40 ","pages":"Article 100515"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144557371","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":"Survival status and predictors of mortality among emergency laparotomy patients in a selected governmental hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; retrospective cohort study (2020 and 2023)","authors":"Sibhat Teka ,&nbsp;Eyayalem Melese ,&nbsp;Lidya Haddis","doi":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100517","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100517","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Emergency laparotomy is one of the highest-risk surgical procedures globally, associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The burden is especially severe in low- and middle-income countries, such as Ethiopia, where limited healthcare resources, delayed care, and inadequate postoperative management significantly contribute to these outcomes. Despite global efforts to reduce surgical mortality, a significant knowledge gap persists regarding the specific factors driving high mortality rates in these settings. This study is crucial for improving patient outcomes by identifying factors that contribute to high mortality rates and developing effective mitigation strategies.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To assess survival status and predictors of mortality among emergency laparotomy patients in selected governmental hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. from January 1, 2020, to January 1, 2023.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A retrospective cohort study was conducted in four government hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia between 2020 and 2023, focusing on emergency laparotomy patients. The study analyzed 374 patient charts using EpiData version 4.6.0.2 and STATA version 17. A Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to correlate independent variables with dependent variables. Bivariate and multiple Cox regression analyses were performed to identify predictors. Kaplan-Meier graphs were used for estimation. The hazard ratio hazard ratio and the 95 % confidence interval were calculated, with factors showing a p-value of &lt;0.05 being strongly correlated with patient mortality.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 374 patients were retrospectively followed from a sample of 379, as data for 5 patients were excluded due to not meeting the criteria because of incomplete information. the median follow-up time was 19 days. The overall mortality rate for patients who underwent emergency laparotomy was 10.43 %. Factors such as pre-existing disease (AHR = 5.43, 95 % CI 1.56, 18.97), preoperative sepsis (AHR = 1.2, 95 % CI 1.03, 3.47), intraoperative use of vasopressors (AHR = 8.49, 95 % CI 1.69, 42.65), and postoperative complications (AHR = 3.73, 95 % CI 1.02, 13.65) were significantly associated with mortality in these patients.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The overall mortality rate among patients who underwent emergency laparotomy was high compared to previous studies. Pre-existing disease, preoperative sepsis, intraoperative use of vasopressors, and postoperative complications were significant factors. Therefore, preoperative optimization and the development of standard operating procedures are essential.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53468,"journal":{"name":"Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management","volume":"40 ","pages":"Article 100517"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144535939","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 propofol-fentanyl and dexmedetomidine-ketamine combinations on haemodynamic status with laryngeal mask airway insertion in adults","authors":"C Santhiya,&nbsp;S Sujitha,&nbsp;S Kamaludeen,&nbsp;K Cheran","doi":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100514","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100514","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>The induction of anaesthesia is a critical phase that ensures a controlled and safe surgical experience. This study evaluates the comparative effects of Propofol-Fentanyl and Dexmedetomidine-Ketamine combinations on haemodynamic stability during laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion in adults undergoing elective surgeries.</div></div><div><h3>Methodology</h3><div>A randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Department of Anaesthesiology, Vinayaka Mission’s Medical College, Karaikal, over two years. ASA I and II patients aged 18-60 years with a BMI of 18.5-29.9 kg/m2 were recruited and randomized into two groups: Group A (Propofol-Fentanyl) and Group B (Dexmedetomidine-Ketamine). Haemodynamic parameters, ease of LMA insertion, and complications such as apnoea, coughing, swallowing reflexes, and laryngospasm were assessed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The study found no significant difference in demographic variables between the two groups. Heart rate and blood pressure remained stable throughout the procedure, with Group A exhibiting higher heart rates at 15 minutes and post-operatively. Oxygen saturation levels were comparable, and both groups demonstrated similar ease of LMA insertion and incidence of complications.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Both anaesthetic combinations are effective for LMA insertion, but Dexmedetomidine-Ketamine provides superior haemodynamic and respiratory stability, supporting its use in patients requiring tighter perioperative hemodynamic and respiratory control.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":53468,"journal":{"name":"Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management","volume":"40 ","pages":"Article 100514"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144524273","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}