M Dylan Bould,J Bradley Cousins,Jenny Hoang,Yuanting Zha,Lydia Yilma,V Mark Gacii,Balavenkat Subramanian,Faye M Evans
{"title":"An Evaluation of the Transfer of Skills and Knowledge from Two World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists Fellowship Programs.","authors":"M Dylan Bould,J Bradley Cousins,Jenny Hoang,Yuanting Zha,Lydia Yilma,V Mark Gacii,Balavenkat Subramanian,Faye M Evans","doi":"10.1213/ane.0000000000006923","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1213/ane.0000000000006923","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUNDSubspecialist training is an important part of developing human resources for health and for some learners, may require taking place in another, higher-resourced country. Despite effective learning of skills and knowledge in a different, more highly resourced context, transfer of these skills and knowledge back to a more poorly resourced context can be a challenge. We aimed to evaluate the transfer of skills and knowledge in 2 World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) fellowship programs.METHODSThis qualitative program evaluation study, guided by Guskey's evaluation framework, used in-depth interviews of both faculty and graduates of the 2 fellowship programs. Interviews were conducted remotely, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using qualitative content and pattern analysis.RESULTSWe interviewed 2 administrators, 10 faculty members, 17 graduated fellows, and 3 graduated fellows now in the role of faculty member in that fellowship. Key themes were barriers and enablers to the transfer of skills, including workplace and staffing, resources, mentorship, the interprofessional team, and leadership. Graduated fellows were able to have an impact on returning home in the areas of practice and service development, research, and teaching.CONCLUSIONSOur study found that the 2 fellowship programs had variable success in the transfer of learned skills and knowledge back to the fellows' \"home\" institutions. Contextual differences between the fellowship institution and the home institution were the main source of barriers to transfer, and fellows from different countries had diverse needs. Supporting the transfer of knowledge and skills should be an explicit goal of these fellowship programs, and as such, should be considered in the recruitment of fellows, curriculum development, and in how the success of a fellowship is evaluated. Curricula should not just focus on medical knowledge and skills, but also skills in leading change and in education.","PeriodicalId":7799,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesia & Analgesia","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142174728","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}
Maria Luisa Machado Assis,Fabricio Batistella Zasso,Matheus Pedrotti Chavez,Eduardo Cirne Toledo,Gabriel Motta,Leonardo Duarte Moraes,Eric Pasqualotto,Rafael Oliva Morgado Ferreira,Naveed Siddiqui,Kong Eric You-Ten
{"title":"Comparison of Clinical Performance of I-gel and Fastrach Laryngeal Mask Airway as an Intubating Device in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Maria Luisa Machado Assis,Fabricio Batistella Zasso,Matheus Pedrotti Chavez,Eduardo Cirne Toledo,Gabriel Motta,Leonardo Duarte Moraes,Eric Pasqualotto,Rafael Oliva Morgado Ferreira,Naveed Siddiqui,Kong Eric You-Ten","doi":"10.1213/ane.0000000000007000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1213/ane.0000000000007000","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUNDThe supraglottic airway device (SGD) was introduced as a breakthrough in airway management. The Fastrach emerged as the first commercially available intubating SGD, drawing extensive investigation. I-gel is a more recent device that has gained popularity, can be used as an intubating SGD, and replaced Fastrach in many institutions. However, there is uncertainty regarding the comparison between these devices in terms of efficacy for intubation and ventilation, and safety in an airway rescue situation.METHODSPubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing I-gel and Fastrach SGD in adult patients undergoing intubation. The primary outcome was the first-pass success rate for tracheal intubation. Secondary outcomes were tracheal intubation time, SGD insertion time and success, and complications. We computed risk ratios (RRs) to assess binary end points and weighted mean differences (WMDs) for continuous outcomes, with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the primary outcome and its subgroup analysis (P < .05 was considered statistically significant) and 99% CI after Bonferroni correction for the secondary outcomes (P < .01 was considered statistically significant).RESULTSThis study included a total of 14 RCTs encompassing 1340 patients. The results indicated a significant difference in the first-pass success rate favoring Fastrach (RR, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.67-0.98; P = .03; I² = 91%). In the subgroup analysis, when a flexible scope was utilized through I-gel, providers achieved a better tracheal intubation first-pass success rate (RR, 1.05; 95% CI, 1.01-1.11; P = .03; I² = 0%), compared with the Fastrach. Overall intubation success rates (RR, 0.92; 99% CI, 0.82-1.04; P = .08, I² = 92%) and time (WMD - 1.03 seconds; 99% CI, -4.75 to 2.69; P = .48; I² = 84%) showed no significant difference irrespective of the device used. There was no significant difference regarding device insertion time by the providers (WMD -6.48 seconds; 99% CI, -13.23 to 0.27; P = .01; I2 = 98%). Success rates of the providers' initial SGD insertion and complications such as sore throat (RR, 1.01; 99% CI, 0.65-1.57; P = .95, I² = 33%) and blood presence post-SGD removal (RR, 0.89; 99% CI, 0.42-1.86; P = .68, I² = 0%) showed no significant difference.CONCLUSIONSBased on our findings, a higher first-pass success rate was observed with the use of Fastrach when compared to I-gel. However, the use of I-gel might result in a better intubation success rate with the flexible scope-guided intubation. There are no significant differences in performance in terms of the success rate for intubation overall, time for device insertion, or time to intubation or complications regardless of the device used.","PeriodicalId":7799,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesia & Analgesia","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142174729","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":"Intrathecal Drug Delivery System in Prepontine Cistern for Patients with Intractable Craniofacial Cancer Pain: A Multicenter Retrospective Study.","authors":"Dongju Long,Xinning Li,Yu Zhang,Jia Luo,Bojing Liu,Bo Hong,Fan Yang,Cong Zou,Feng Ge,Aimin Zhang,Huacheng Zhou,Yanying Xiao,Yaping Wang","doi":"10.1213/ane.0000000000007262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1213/ane.0000000000007262","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUNDPatients with craniofacial cancer frequently suffer from severe pain. The traditional intrathecal, oral, or intravenous analgesics could only provide insufficient pain relief with many side effects. Thus, a more effective analgesia approach is required. This study aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of placing the catheter of an intrathecal morphine pump in the prepontine cistern for the treatment of craniofacial cancer pain.METHODSWe performed a retrospective study of patients with primary or metastatic craniofacial cancer pain who received the catheter placement of an intrathecal morphine pump into the prepontine cistern in eleven medical centers from September 2019 to December 2023. Friedman test and pairwise signed-rank test were used to evaluate the difference in numeric rating scale (NRS) scores, the number of breakthrough pain episodes, dose of intrathecal morphine, and dose of systemic morphine equivalents (oral, patch, intravenous) from preoperative period to postoperative days 1, 7, and 30. P values were corrected for multiple comparisons using Bonferroni test.RESULTSThe study included 33 patients. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) of NRS scores at days 1, 7, and 30 postimplant were 2.0 (1.0-3.5), 2.0 (1.0-2.0), and 1.0 (1.0-2.0), respectively, which was significantly lower than that before surgery (median, 8.0; IQR, 7.0-10.0; all P < .001). Compared to baseline number/d of breakthrough pain episodes (median, 6.0; IQR, 4.5-10.0), there was a progressive decrease in the number/d of breakthrough pain episodes at day 1, day 7, and day 30 postimplant, and the median (IQR) were 1.0 (0.0-3.0), 2.0 (0.0-3.0), and 0.0 (0.0-1.2), respectively (all P < .001). Approximately 78.8% and 96.7% of patients reported pain relief >50% at days 1 and 30 postimplant, respectively. Compared with that at day 1 postimplant, the proportion of patients with a pain relief rate >75% at day 30 postimplant also increased with continued intrathecal treatment. Compared to the dose of baseline systemic morphine equivalents (median, 228 mg.d-1; IQR, 120-408 mg.d-1), the dose of systemic morphine equivalents reduced significantly from 0(0-120) mg.d-1 at day 1 postimplant (P = .001), to 0 (0-0) mg.d-1 at days 7 and 30 postimplant (both P < .001). Few patients reported perioperative adverse events, including nausea, constipation, hypotension, urinary retention, dry mouth, headache, and sedation. No severe adverse events occurred.CONCLUSIONSPlacing the catheter tip of an intrathecal morphine pump into the prepontine cistern could effectively relieve refractory craniofacial cancer pain with an extremely low total morphine dose requirement and few adverse events. This procedure could be considered in patients with severe refractory craniofacial cancer pain.","PeriodicalId":7799,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesia & Analgesia","volume":"42 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142174726","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}
Nadia B Hensley,Steven M Frank,Edward C Nemergut,Grant A Neely
{"title":"Pro-Con Debate: Anesthesiologists Should Be Responsible for Treating Preoperative Anemia.","authors":"Nadia B Hensley,Steven M Frank,Edward C Nemergut,Grant A Neely","doi":"10.1213/ane.0000000000006854","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1213/ane.0000000000006854","url":null,"abstract":"In this Pro-Con commentary article, we discuss whether anesthesiologists should be responsible for treating preoperative anemia. This debate was proposed based on the article published in this issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia by Warner et al, which is an advisory on managing preoperative anemia endorsed by both the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists and the Society for Advancement of Patient Blood Management. All evidence suggests that anemia is not just an innocent \"bystander\" which can be solved by transfusion. In fact, both anemia and transfusion are independently associated with adverse outcomes, so why not avoid both? It just makes sense that patients show up for surgery with enough red blood cells to avoid needing transfusion with someone else's. Even if we agree that preoperative anemia is worth treating before surgery, the question remains who should be responsible for doing so, and therein lies the reason for this Pro-Con debate. Should it be the responsibility of the anesthesiologist, or not? Let the readers decide.","PeriodicalId":7799,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesia & Analgesia","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142170685","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}
Claire X Sun,Kristopher M Schroeder,Richard E Galgon
{"title":"A Randomized Trial of Shortened Air-Q Self-Pressurizing Intubating Laryngeal Airway Versus Williams Intubating Airway for Flexible Bronchoscopic Intubation.","authors":"Claire X Sun,Kristopher M Schroeder,Richard E Galgon","doi":"10.1213/ane.0000000000006945","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1213/ane.0000000000006945","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7799,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesia & Analgesia","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142170681","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}
Sara Hora Gomes, Robert Canelli, Francesco Corradi, José Miguel Pêgo, Maxwell B. Baker, Federico Bilotta
{"title":"The Use of Ultrasound in Airway Management: Video in Clinical Anesthesia","authors":"Sara Hora Gomes, Robert Canelli, Francesco Corradi, José Miguel Pêgo, Maxwell B. Baker, Federico Bilotta","doi":"10.1213/ane.0000000000007046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1213/ane.0000000000007046","url":null,"abstract":"An abstract is unavailable.","PeriodicalId":7799,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesia & Analgesia","volume":"214 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142259383","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}
Stephen Jackson, James M. Hunter, Gail A. Van Norman
{"title":"In Response","authors":"Stephen Jackson, James M. Hunter, Gail A. Van Norman","doi":"10.1213/ane.0000000000007154","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1213/ane.0000000000007154","url":null,"abstract":"An abstract is unavailable.","PeriodicalId":7799,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesia & Analgesia","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142235268","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}
Shilen P. Thakrar, Christin Kim, Olga Suarez-Winowiski, Sergio B. Navarrete, Kenneth F. Potter, Praveen Prasanna, Jamie P. Graham, Mofya S. Diallo, Laura Lahaye, Alice A. Tolbert Coombs
{"title":"A Process-Based Standardization of an Intraoperative Escalation Protocol in Anesthesiology","authors":"Shilen P. Thakrar, Christin Kim, Olga Suarez-Winowiski, Sergio B. Navarrete, Kenneth F. Potter, Praveen Prasanna, Jamie P. Graham, Mofya S. Diallo, Laura Lahaye, Alice A. Tolbert Coombs","doi":"10.1213/ane.0000000000006782","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1213/ane.0000000000006782","url":null,"abstract":"ads to “near-misses,” adverse outcomes, and serious safety events (SSEs). The principles of an escalation culture have been used successfully in other highly reliable industries such as aviation, military, and manufacturing. We discuss here the introduction of a unique and compelling thought-process for developing an intraoperative escalation protocol that is specifically tailored for our institution. Inspired by a critical intraoperative event, this departmental protocol was developed based on an analysis of multispecialty literature and expert opinion to decrease the incidence of SSEs. It includes a stepwise approach and incorporates patient-specific information to guide team members who encounter dynamic clinical situations. The implementation of the protocol has facilitated continuous quality improvement through iterative education, improving communication, and enhancing decision-making. Concurrently, we have plans to incorporate technology and electronic decision support tools to enhance real-time communication, monitor performance, and foster a culture of safety....","PeriodicalId":7799,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesia & Analgesia","volume":"38 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142259385","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":"Persistent Opioid Use in New Zealand: Insight From a Universal Health System","authors":"Naveen Nathan","doi":"10.1213/ane.0000000000007189","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1213/ane.0000000000007189","url":null,"abstract":"An abstract is unavailable.","PeriodicalId":7799,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesia & Analgesia","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142259387","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}
Fredrik Granholm, Derrick Tin, Richard Staynings, Gregory R. Ciottone
{"title":"Remote Monitoring and Artificial Intelligence: Novel Technologies and New Threats","authors":"Fredrik Granholm, Derrick Tin, Richard Staynings, Gregory R. Ciottone","doi":"10.1213/ane.0000000000007176","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1213/ane.0000000000007176","url":null,"abstract":"An abstract is unavailable.","PeriodicalId":7799,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesia & Analgesia","volume":"44 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142235262","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}