Miguel Ángel Fernández-Vaquero, Pedro Charco-Mora, Jose Alfonso Sastre-Rincon, Manuel Ángel Gomez-Rios, Johanes Cardenas-Gomez, Eugenio Martinez-Hurtado, Norma Aracil-Escoda, Andrea Vallejo-Tarrat, Inés Thion-Soriano, David Peral-Sanchez, Miguel Castañeda-Pascual, Miguel Rodriguez Del Rio, Nekari de Luis-Cabezon, Joseba Gonzalez-Garcia, Jesus Acosta-Martinez, Silvia Gonzalez-Santos, Xavier Onrubia-Fuertes, Estefania Martinez-Gonzalez, Andres Roca de Togores-Lopez, Iratxe Gonzalez-Mendibil, Almudena Baños-Maestro, Marisa Mariscal-Flores, Aitana Lluch-Oltra, Izaskun Emazabel-Yunta, Diana M Rodriguez-Sanabria, José Manuel Álvarez-Avello, Diego A Meléndez Salinas, Teresa Lopez-Correa, Miriam Sanchez-Merchante, Maria Bermudez-Lopez, Elena Martinez-Gallego, Maria C Martinez-Segovia, Ana Belen Martin-Andres, Yaiza Molero-Diez, Miguel A Garcia-Aroca, Blanca Tapia-Salinas, Jaume Puig-Bernabe, Andrea Piano, Gloria Hernandez-Fernandez, Alvaro Mingote-Lladó, Javier Garcia-Fernandez, Javier Mata-Estevez, Laura Reviriego-Agudo, Gabriel Ruiz-Cordoba, Javier Moya-Moradas, Francisco Javier Marques-Asin, Marc Vives Santacana
{"title":"VCISpain: Protocol for a prospective multicenter observational study to validate a standardized classification tool for tracheal intubation using videolaryngoscopy.","authors":"Miguel Ángel Fernández-Vaquero, Pedro Charco-Mora, Jose Alfonso Sastre-Rincon, Manuel Ángel Gomez-Rios, Johanes Cardenas-Gomez, Eugenio Martinez-Hurtado, Norma Aracil-Escoda, Andrea Vallejo-Tarrat, Inés Thion-Soriano, David Peral-Sanchez, Miguel Castañeda-Pascual, Miguel Rodriguez Del Rio, Nekari de Luis-Cabezon, Joseba Gonzalez-Garcia, Jesus Acosta-Martinez, Silvia Gonzalez-Santos, Xavier Onrubia-Fuertes, Estefania Martinez-Gonzalez, Andres Roca de Togores-Lopez, Iratxe Gonzalez-Mendibil, Almudena Baños-Maestro, Marisa Mariscal-Flores, Aitana Lluch-Oltra, Izaskun Emazabel-Yunta, Diana M Rodriguez-Sanabria, José Manuel Álvarez-Avello, Diego A Meléndez Salinas, Teresa Lopez-Correa, Miriam Sanchez-Merchante, Maria Bermudez-Lopez, Elena Martinez-Gallego, Maria C Martinez-Segovia, Ana Belen Martin-Andres, Yaiza Molero-Diez, Miguel A Garcia-Aroca, Blanca Tapia-Salinas, Jaume Puig-Bernabe, Andrea Piano, Gloria Hernandez-Fernandez, Alvaro Mingote-Lladó, Javier Garcia-Fernandez, Javier Mata-Estevez, Laura Reviriego-Agudo, Gabriel Ruiz-Cordoba, Javier Moya-Moradas, Francisco Javier Marques-Asin, Marc Vives Santacana","doi":"10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844653","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844653","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>Videolaryngoscopy have transformed airway management by improving intubation success rates compared to direct laryngoscopy. However, its widespread adoption has been hindered by the lack of standardized classification tools for documentation and communication. This manuscript outlines the rationale and study design of the VCISpain project, which aims to evaluate the interobserver reproducibility of the Video Classification of Intubation (VCI) scale in the context of airway management using videolaryngoscopy in Spain.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This manuscript presents the planned methodology of the VCISpain study, a prospective, observational, multicenter, open-label study. The study will collect data on tracheal intubations performed in operating rooms, intensive care units, and emergency departments. In each case, two anesthesiologists will independently apply the VCI scale to assess blade type, Percentage of Glottic Opening (POGO), and ease of intubation.</p><p><strong>Ethics and registration: </strong>The study was approved by the University of Navarra Ethics Committee (2022.079 mod1) and registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06537531). It is endorsed by the Spanish Society of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy (SEDAR) and the European Airway Management Society (EAMS).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>VCISpain seeks to establish a standardized classification tool for documenting and communicating findings related to videolaryngoscopy in airway management. By presenting the study rationale and design, this protocol aims to promote transparency, ensure methodological rigor, and encourage broader discussion to refine the study prior to implementation.</p>","PeriodicalId":72456,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier)","volume":" ","pages":"844653"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144487354","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 the effect of intra-cuff normal saline, dexamethasone or ketamine for prevention of postoperative sore throat: A randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Arun Mukesh, Ankur Sharma, Priyabrat Karan, Darshna Rathod, Shilpa Goyal, Kamlesh Kumari, Manbir Kaur, Tanvi Meshram, Pradeep Bhatia","doi":"10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjane.2025.844651","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Postoperative Sore Throat (POST) may result in patient dissatisfaction and distress, which could possibly delay discharge. Various pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches have been explored, yet effective techniques remain elusive. This research evaluates the impact of intra-cuff Dexamethasone, Ketamine, and normal saline on alleviating POST symptoms.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this randomized controlled trial, 405 adult patients aged 18‒60 years undergoing short pelvic laparoscopic surgeries under general anesthesia for 1‒3 hours requiring endotracheal intubation were enrolled. Patients were randomized into Group N (intra-cuff normal saline), Group D (intra-cuff Dexamethasone), and Group K (intra-cuff Ketamine). The primary outcome of this study was the incidence and severity of POST at 2-, 6-, 12-, and 24-hours after extubation. Secondary outcomes were the incidence and severity of postoperative hoarseness of voice and postoperative cough at various time intervals.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were more patients in Group D without symptoms of POST (92.59%) than in Group K (74.07%) and Group N (67.41%) (p < 0.0001) at 2 hours. Similarly, more patients had no symptoms of postoperative hoarseness of voice (93.33%) and postoperative cough (93.33%) in Group D at 2 hours. Furthermore, Group D consistently exhibited the lowest incidence of POST, postoperative hoarseness of voice, and postoperative cough at various time intervals.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Intra-cuff Dexamethasone appears to be a favourable intervention for symptom alleviation of POST, postoperative hoarseness of voice, and postoperative cough during the early postoperative period.</p><p><strong>Clinical trial registry number: </strong>CTRI/2022/08/044664.</p>","PeriodicalId":72456,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier)","volume":" ","pages":"844651"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144303817","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}
Ghada Mohammad Abo Elfadl, Abdelraheem Mahmoud Elawamy, Abualauon Mohamed Abedalmohsen, Azza Abo Elfadl El Sayed, Mustafa Bahloul, Eman Ahmed Ismail
{"title":"Prophylactic use of platelet-rich plasma for post-spinal low back pain following gynecological surgery: a randomized clinical trial.","authors":"Ghada Mohammad Abo Elfadl, Abdelraheem Mahmoud Elawamy, Abualauon Mohamed Abedalmohsen, Azza Abo Elfadl El Sayed, Mustafa Bahloul, Eman Ahmed Ismail","doi":"10.1016/j.bjane.2021.09.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bjane.2021.09.009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Post-spinal back pain is suggested to occur as a result of a localized inflammatory response that is often associated with some degree of muscle spasm. We aimed to evaluate the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in reducing the incidence of post-spinal back pain.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>One hundred patients were randomly enrolled and scheduled for elective gynecological surgery under spinal anesthesia. After the subarachnoid block, group A (placebo) received 2 mL of sodium chloride 0.9% injected into the track of spinal needle during its withdrawal (2 mm after outward withdrawal in muscles and subcutaneous tissues). While patients in group B (PRP); received 2 ml of PRP injected into the track of the spinal needle during its withdrawal. The primary outcome was the number of patients who developed post-spinal low back pain within the first week following the subarachnoid block. Secondary outcomes included the time of the first analgesic request and total meperidine consumption during the first 24 h postoperatively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifteen patients in the PRP group developed low back pain during the first week following subarachnoid block compared to 26 patients in the placebo group (p = 0.037). There was a significant decrease in the mean meperidine consumption during first 24 h postoperatively in PRP group (174 ± 14 mg) compared to placebo group (210 ± 22 mg) (p < 0.0001). Also, the first analgesic request was significantly delayed in PRP group (243 ± 21 min.) compared to placebo group (185 ± 31 min.) (p < 0.0001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study demonstrated the positive effects of platelet-rich plasma on the prevention of post-spinal backache.</p>","PeriodicalId":72456,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39500474","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}
Ghada Mohammad Abo Elfadl, Ayman Mamdouh Osman, Mina Fayez Ghalyoom, Nawal Abdel-Aziz Gad Al-Rab, Mustafa Bahloul
{"title":"WITHDRAWN: Preoperative duloxetine to prevent postoperative shoulder pain after gynecologic laparoscopy: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Ghada Mohammad Abo Elfadl, Ayman Mamdouh Osman, Mina Fayez Ghalyoom, Nawal Abdel-Aziz Gad Al-Rab, Mustafa Bahloul","doi":"10.1016/j.bjane.2021.07.035","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bjane.2021.07.035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article has been withdrawn at the request of the editor. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at https://www.elsevier.com/about/our-business/policies/article-withdrawal.</p>","PeriodicalId":72456,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10773488","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}
Sérgio Timerman, Hélio Penna Guimarães, Roseny Dos Reis Rodrigues, Thiago Domingos Corrêa, Daniel Ujakow Correa Schubert, Ana Paula Freitas, Álvaro Rea Neto, Thatiane Facholi Polastri, Matheus Fachini Vane, Thomaz Bittencourt Couto, Antonio Carlos Aguiar Brandão, Natali Schiavo Giannetti, Maria José Carvalho Carmona, Thiago Timerman, Ludhmila Abrahão Hajjar, Fernando Bacal, Marcelo Queiroga
{"title":"WITHDRAWN: Recommendations for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) of patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.","authors":"Sérgio Timerman, Hélio Penna Guimarães, Roseny Dos Reis Rodrigues, Thiago Domingos Corrêa, Daniel Ujakow Correa Schubert, Ana Paula Freitas, Álvaro Rea Neto, Thatiane Facholi Polastri, Matheus Fachini Vane, Thomaz Bittencourt Couto, Antonio Carlos Aguiar Brandão, Natali Schiavo Giannetti, Maria José Carvalho Carmona, Thiago Timerman, Ludhmila Abrahão Hajjar, Fernando Bacal, Marcelo Queiroga","doi":"10.1016/j.bjane.2020.06.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bjane.2020.06.007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The care for patients suffering from cardiopulmonary arrest in a context of a COVID-19 pandemic has particularities that should be highlighted. The following recommendations from the Brazilian Association of Emergency Medicine (ABRAMEDE), the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (SBC) and the Brazilian Association of Intensive Medicine (AMIB) and the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA), associations and societies official representatives of specialties affiliated to the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB), aim to guide the various assistant teams, in a context of little solid evidence, maximizing the protection of teams and patients. It is essential to wear full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for aerosols during the care of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and it is imperative to consider and treat the potential causes in these patients, especially hypoxia and arrhythmias caused by changes in the QT interval or myocarditis. The installation of an advanced invasive airway must be obtained early and the use of High Efficiency Particulate Arrestance (HEPA) filters at the interface with the valve bag is mandatory; situations of occurrence of CPR during mechanical ventilation and in a prone position demand peculiarities that are different from the conventional CPR pattern. Faced with the care of a patient diagnosed or suspected of COVID-19, the care follows the national and international protocols and guidelines 2015 ILCOR (International Alliance of Resuscitation Committees), AHA 2019 Guidelines (American Heart Association) and the Update of the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Care Directive of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology 2019.</p>","PeriodicalId":72456,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7293473/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38302110","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}
Mário Humberto Curado Taveira, Antonio Fernando Carneiro, Gustavo Gabriel Rassi, Marise Amaral Rebouças Moreira, Simone de Andrade Curado Taveira
{"title":"There is high incidence of skin cells in the first and third drops of cerebrospinal fluid in spinal anesthesia.","authors":"Mário Humberto Curado Taveira, Antonio Fernando Carneiro, Gustavo Gabriel Rassi, Marise Amaral Rebouças Moreira, Simone de Andrade Curado Taveira","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>Skin fragments during lumbar punctures may develop intraspinal epidermoid tumors. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of epithelial cells that reflow along with the fi rst and third drops of CSF of patients undergoing spinal anesthesia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Samples of the fi rst and third drops of cerebrospinal fluid were collected from 39 adult patients undergoing spinal anesthesia with a 25G Quincke needle. Four microscope slides were prepared: one for the fi rst drop, one for third drop, one for the needle, and one with a drop of saline for control. A pathologist examined the slides randomly.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Squamous epithelial cells were identified in 35 (89.7%) samples from the fi rst drop, 34 (87.2%) from the third drop, and 24 (61.5%) from spinal needle. The third drop showed a mean number of cells larger than the fi rst drop (p = 0.046). Nucleated epithelial cells were found in a sample of the fi rst drop (2.56%), in four samples of third drop (10.25%), and in one spinal needle (2.56%). Third drop showed a mean number of nucleated cells higher than fi rst drop with no statistical difference (p = 0.257).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>High percentage of epithelial cells was found in the fi rst (89.7%) and third (87.2%) drops of CSF reflow and in used needles (61.5%). Skin cells were found even using small gauge disposable needles with well-adapted mandrel.</p>","PeriodicalId":72456,"journal":{"name":"Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier)","volume":"63 2","pages":"193-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32237017","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}