{"title":"Follow-up to ‘Glycaemic management in a child with ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency undergoing cardiac surgery with hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass’","authors":"Y. Yamauchi, T. Kojima","doi":"10.1002/anr3.12277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anr3.12277","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72186,"journal":{"name":"Anaesthesia reports","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139468296","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}
S. A. Avraham, J. Hossein, F. Somri, N. Hawash, O. Hochman
{"title":"Pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents in two patients taking semaglutide for weight loss","authors":"S. A. Avraham, J. Hossein, F. Somri, N. Hawash, O. Hochman","doi":"10.1002/anr3.12278","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anr3.12278","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Semaglutide is a new weight loss treatment that has received substantial media attention in recent years. Anaesthetists must be aware of a potentially dangerous side effect of the drug: decreased gastric emptying. This is caused by effects on gastric smooth muscle, mediated by the vagal afferent nerves. This is especially relevant in the peri-operative setting where pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents is a recognised complication. Here, we report two cases of peri-operative regurgitation of gastric contents in patients taking semaglutide. A patient taking semaglutide may have a full stomach despite compliance with routine pre-operative fasting guidelines. We consider how to manage patients receiving glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist therapy in the peri-operative period, including identifying those at high risk of regurgitation. Precautions such as rapid sequence induction and tracheal intubation can be used, but gastric ultrasound may also be useful in the pre-operative environment to help identify patients at high risk of aspiration.</p>","PeriodicalId":72186,"journal":{"name":"Anaesthesia reports","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/anr3.12278","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139468297","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":"Emergency front of neck access in the management of acute airway obstruction secondary to postoperative neck haematoma","authors":"V. Penston, S. White, M. Safar, P. Groom","doi":"10.1002/anr3.12273","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anr3.12273","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Airway compromise is the most significant complication of a postoperative neck haematoma. Here, we report the management of a case of complete airway obstruction secondary to an acute neck haematoma arising after radical neck dissection, partial glossectomy and a free flap reconstruction. The patient deteriorated precipitously and required immediate emergency surgical front of neck access to secure the airway. Drawing on our experience of this case, we propose a mental model to inform the emergency airway management of postoperative neck haematoma following all types of surgery.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":72186,"journal":{"name":"Anaesthesia reports","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139435214","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}
F. Saadat, D. P. Dob, M. L. Cox, M. R. Johnson, M. A. Gatzoulis
{"title":"Carbetocin as a uterotonic in a parturient with a Fontan circulation","authors":"F. Saadat, D. P. Dob, M. L. Cox, M. R. Johnson, M. A. Gatzoulis","doi":"10.1002/anr3.12272","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anr3.12272","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72186,"journal":{"name":"Anaesthesia reports","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139109840","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":"The effect of a ‘Sip til Send’ policy on patient satisfaction: a quality improvement project","authors":"M. D. Wiles, A. Macdonald","doi":"10.1002/anr3.12271","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anr3.12271","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Patients often are nil by mouth for prolonged periods pre-operatively, which is associated with adverse effects including discomfort, anxiety, thirst and nausea. As a result, several hospitals have introduced a more liberal regimen of pre-operative drinking, with patients encouraged to sip small volumes of water until transfer to the operating theatre (‘Sip til Send’). The impact of ‘Sip til Send’ on patient satisfaction is still to be determined. We hypothesised that the introduction of a ‘Sip til Send’ policy would increase patient's satisfaction with their pre-operative fluid management regimen. We conducted a staged implementation of a ‘Sip til Send’ quality improvement initiative in two campuses of a large tertiary teaching hospital. This involved a targeted education and implementation programme that was refined and delivered through ‘plan, do, study and act’ cycles. Patient satisfaction with their pre-operative fluid management was measured by rating the statement “I am happy with the management of pre-operative drinking”, against a five-point Likert scale (0, strongly disagree; 1, disagree; 2, neutral; 3, agree; and 4, strongly agree). Patient satisfaction with pre-operative fluid management was high at baseline, with pooled data for both campuses showing a median (IQR [range]) satisfaction score of 4 (3–4 [1–4]). After the implementation of ‘Sip til Send’, this improved to a median (IQR [range]) satisfaction score of 4 (4–4 [2–4]) (p < 0.001). The introduction of a ‘Sip til Send’ policy resulted in an increase in patient satisfaction. Key factors in successful implementation included the provision of a clear explanation of the underlying rationale to patients, nursing and anaesthetic staff, and establishing the policy as the default position for all elective patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":72186,"journal":{"name":"Anaesthesia reports","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/anr3.12271","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139109794","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}
M. Larkins, J. Iasiello, K. Travia, M. Pasli, S. Cai, A. Hutton
{"title":"Implementation of the American Society of Anesthesiologists 2022 paediatric guidelines in a child with mandibular metastasis","authors":"M. Larkins, J. Iasiello, K. Travia, M. Pasli, S. Cai, A. Hutton","doi":"10.1002/anr3.12274","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anr3.12274","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The 2022 American Society of Anesthesiologists Practice Guidelines for Management of the Difficult Airway differ significantly from prior guidelines, particularly regarding paediatric patients. These guidelines place new emphasis on establishing a multidisciplinary team led by an anaesthetist trained in paediatric anaesthesia. Here, we demonstrate the clinical application of the new guidelines by presenting the case of a 16-month-old girl with a rapidly growing mandibular mass. The new guidelines stipulated the need for multidisciplinary team assembly; planning with indirect laryngoscopy; the availability of surgical tracheostomy and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; and multiple ‘time out’ stops to confirm team members and plans. The patient tolerated induction of general anaesthesia and mask-ventilation and tracheal intubation was achieved uneventfully on the first attempt. Her trachea was extubated uneventfully 5 days later. We emphasise the importance of paediatric anaesthesia training and videolaryngoscopy and discuss components of the 2022 American Society of Anesthesiologists Practice Guidelines for Management of the Difficult Airway with reference to a successful outcome in a paediatric difficult airway scenario.</p>","PeriodicalId":72186,"journal":{"name":"Anaesthesia reports","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/anr3.12274","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139109793","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":"Thrombolysis and mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation for pulmonary embolism complicated by hepatic and splenic lacerations resulting in major haemorrhage","authors":"L. Flower, P. Extremera-Navas, J. Mackenney","doi":"10.1002/anr3.12270","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anr3.12270","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Thrombolysis with prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation may be required for the successful resuscitation of patients presenting with massive pulmonary embolism leading to cardiac arrest. A rare, recognised complication of cardiopulmonary resuscitation is traumatic hepatic and splenic laceration. The incidence of complications is believed to be increased in those who receive automated mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation, compared to those who receive standard chest compressions. We present a case of a patient with massive pulmonary embolism leading to cardiac arrest which was successfully treated with thrombolysis and mechanical automated cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The patient suffered hepatic and splenic lacerations resulting in major haemorrhage. This required emergency resuscitation with blood products and splenic embolisation. This case highlights the importance of continual re-assessment of patients, the early recognition of complications and an awareness of the potential complications of treatments we deliver.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":72186,"journal":{"name":"Anaesthesia reports","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139109976","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}
F. Marrone, S. Paventi, M. Tomei, S. Failli, S. Crecco, C. Pullano
{"title":"Unilateral sacral erector spinae plane block for hip fracture surgery","authors":"F. Marrone, S. Paventi, M. Tomei, S. Failli, S. Crecco, C. Pullano","doi":"10.1002/anr3.12269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/anr3.12269","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The provision of anaesthesia for hip fracture surgery in elderly and frail patients can be challenging, with potentially significant risks associated with both general and neuraxial techniques. Here, we report the use of a sacral erector spinae plane block as an alternative to conventional anaesthetic approaches for a frail 89-year-old woman with significant cardiovascular and respiratory comorbidity who underwent intramedullary nailing for a proximal femoral fracture. A unilateral injection of local anaesthetic at the intermediate crest of the second sacral vertebra resulted in bilateral sensory block of the T12 to S2 dermatomes. The technique did not result in hypotension or motor block of the limbs, and the surgery was completed uneventfully. Sacral erector spinae plane block warrants further investigation as an alternative to spinal and general anaesthesia for hip and lower limb surgery.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":72186,"journal":{"name":"Anaesthesia reports","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139101108","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":"Relief of laryngospasm with gentle chest compressions during direct laryngotracheobronchoscopy","authors":"N. Wilson-Baig, R. Walker","doi":"10.1002/anr3.12268","DOIUrl":"10.1002/anr3.12268","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72186,"journal":{"name":"Anaesthesia reports","volume":"11 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139032843","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}