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{"title":"The Influence of Vitamin C on Postoperative Pain in Patients with Trochanteric Femur Fracture.","authors":"Mirza Sivro, Faruk Hodžić, Tarik Branković","doi":"10.5812/aapm-169833","DOIUrl":"10.5812/aapm-169833","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Trochanteric femur fractures constitute nearly half of all hip fractures and represent the most commonly surgically treated fracture type overall. Postoperative pain is linked to increased morbidity and poorer functional recovery, and its management remains challenging due to the adverse effects associated with commonly prescribed analgesics.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to assess the influence of oral vitamin C supplementation on postoperative pain intensity in patients with trochanteric femur fractures managed with intramedullary nailing.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A prospective, randomized, single-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial was performed involving 70 patients allocated to either a vitamin C group or a control group. Participants in the vitamin C group received 1 g of oral vitamin C daily for 40 postoperative days, whereas the control group received a placebo for the same duration. Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scores, total postoperative metamizole consumption, Harris Hip Score (HHS) values, and complication rates were recorded and compared between groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No statistically significant differences were observed between groups regarding age, gender distribution, length of hospital stay, fracture side, or fracture classification. The cumulative postoperative VAS scores were significantly lower in the vitamin C group compared with the control group (P = 0.0000). Median postoperative metamizole consumption was lower in the vitamin C group, with a significant difference compared with the control group (P = 0.020). Harris Hip Score values assessed at 6 and 12 weeks postoperatively did not differ significantly between groups (P = 0.760 and P = 0.796, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings indicate that vitamin C supplementation significantly reduced subjective postoperative pain and analgesic consumption, suggesting its potential usefulness as an adjunctive measure for pain management following hip fracture surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":7841,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine","volume":"16 1","pages":"e169833"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13181815/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147969772","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":"The Role of Diagnostic Targeted Epidural Injection in the Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Spinal Pain: A Retrospective Analysis on 99 Patients.","authors":"Alvise Martini, Vittorio Schweiger, Loris Anastasio, Luca Polati, Enrico Polati","doi":"10.5812/aapm-168719","DOIUrl":"10.5812/aapm-168719","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Chronic spinal pain, led by low back pain (LBP), which affects 619 million people globally and is projected to reach 843 million by 2050, is the main cause of disability. Although epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are recommended at Level I-A, their efficacy is often limited by technical factors, such as scarring, and they provide incomplete diagnostic information. We propose diagnostic targeted epidural injection (dTEI) via a Racz catheter, focused on detailed epidurography and anatomical exploration, as an essential diagnostic-therapeutic triage tool to overcome these drawbacks.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the procedure in a mixed low back pain population.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis was conducted on 99 patients with chronic radiculopathy, LBP, Post-Spine Surgery Syndrome type 2 (PSPS-2), or spinal stenosis (VAS > 40, duration > 3 months) treated with dTEI between January and December 2023. Outcomes, including Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Quality of Life (QoL), and opioid use (morphine equivalent dose), were evaluated at one-month follow-up. Success was defined as either a VAS reduction greater than 50% or achievement of the Minimum Clinically Important Difference (MCID).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age was 67.57 years. Significant improvements were observed in VAS scores (from 78.18 to 57.88, P < 0.001) and QoL scores (from 45.33 to 51.62, P = 0.001). Minimal therapeutic success according to MCID was achieved by 59.6% of patients. Opioid consumption was significantly reduced by 38%. Subgroup analysis showed that the spinal stenosis group achieved the best outcomes across all metrics. No correlation was found between the surgeon's subjective assessment of technical success (contrast runoff/defect reduction) and superior clinical outcome.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Diagnostic targeted epidural injection serves as a valuable diagnostic tool with significant therapeutic potential, optimizing patient selection in a stepwise management pathway. It effectively reduces pain and opioid use and provides detailed anatomical information to selectively guide nonresponders toward more complex and costly therapies, such as spinal cord stimulation or epiduroscopy. The primary value of the technique lies in diagnostic clarification and refinement of the therapeutic trajectory.</p>","PeriodicalId":7841,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine","volume":"16 1","pages":"e168719"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13181816/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147969746","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":"Analgesic Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Caudal Block Versus Quadratus Lumborum Plane Block in Lumbar Spine Surgery in Adult Patients: A Double-Blinded Prospective Comparative Study.","authors":"Alyaa Abdel Sattar Mohamed Hassan, Atef Mohamed Mahmoud, Samar Ahmed Ramadan Mohamed, Mohammed Awad Alsaied, Ahmed Ali Lotfy","doi":"10.5812/aapm-169635","DOIUrl":"10.5812/aapm-169635","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Postoperative pain following lumbar spine surgery (LSS) can significantly impact recovery and patient satisfaction. Ultrasound-guided regional techniques such as quadratus lumborum plane block (QLPB) and caudal block (UGCB) have been proposed to enhance postoperative analgesia while reducing opioid consumption and opioid-related adverse effects (AEs).</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided QLPB versus ultrasound-guided caudal block in adult lumbar spine stabilization surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This randomized, double-blinded, prospective comparative study included 111 adult patients (18 - 60 years, ASA physical status I - II) scheduled for elective lumbar spine stabilization surgery. Patients were randomly allocated into three equal groups: Control (standard analgesia), ultrasound-guided caudal block (UGCB), or ultrasound-guided QLPB. Blocks were performed under ultrasound guidance after induction of general anesthesia using 0.25% bupivacaine. The primary outcome was the time to first postoperative rescue analgesia. Secondary outcomes included postoperative pain scores using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), total 24-hour postoperative opioid (meperidine) consumption, intraoperative opioid requirements, hemodynamic variables, and block- or opioid-related adverse events over the first 24 postoperative hours.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The time until the initial rescue analgesia was significantly delayed with QLPB in comparison to control and Caudal, with medians of 15, 1, and 5 h, respectively (P < 0.001). The total 24-hour (meperidine) intake was significantly diminished with QLPB as opposed to Caudal and control (P < 0.05). Numerical Pain Rating Scale scores were significantly diminished in QLPB and Caudal as opposed to control at 30 min, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 24 h (P < 0.001), with comparability detected at 12 h and 18 h. Intraoperative fentanyl administration was markedly diminished in the QLPB and Caudal groups, in contrast to the control group (P < 0.001). The occurrence of nausea and vomiting exhibited comparability across groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Both ultrasound-guided caudal block and QLPB significantly improved postoperative analgesia compared with standard analgesic management following lumbar spine stabilization surgery. However, QLPB provided longer-lasting analgesia and was associated with lower postoperative opioid consumption than caudal block, highlighting its advantage for prolonged postoperative pain control.</p>","PeriodicalId":7841,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine","volume":"16 1","pages":"e169635"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13181817/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147969728","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":"Comparison of Lidocaine and Dexmedetomidine in Preventing Fentanyl-induced Cough in Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Hashem Jarineshin, Hananeh Zarezadeh, Sara Ghazizadeh, Masoomeh Mahmoudi, Fatemeh Taherzadeh, Mobina Vatankhah","doi":"10.5812/aapm-167186","DOIUrl":"10.5812/aapm-167186","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Fentanyl-induced cough (FIC) refers to a cough that can occur as a side effect of fentanyl, an opioid analgesic primarily used for pain management. Both lidocaine (LIDO) and dexmedetomidine (DEX) are effective in preventing FIC, but the comparative efficacy of each has not yet been thoroughly investigated.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>In this study, we aimed to compare the effect of LIDO versus DEX in preventing FIC in adult patients undergoing elective surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 171 adult patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class I or II undergoing elective surgery were enrolled in this blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Patients received either 0.5 μg × kg^-1 of DEX in 10 mL of isotonic saline, 1.5 mg × kg^-1 LIDO, or a matching placebo (equal volume of 0.9% saline) prior to fentanyl injection. The incidence and severity of cough were recorded within the two minutes following fentanyl administration. Hemodynamic parameters were measured at different time intervals. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 18. The incidence of cough among groups was compared using the Pearson chi-square test, while continuous hemodynamic variables were analyzed using one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's post-hoc test. A two-tailed P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The study was registered at the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT20211023052848N1).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The incidence of cough was 7.0%, 10.5%, and 33.3% in the DEX, LIDO, and saline groups, respectively (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference between the DEX and LIDO groups (P = 0.453), but both were significantly more effective than the control group (P < 0.001 for DEX vs. saline; P = 0.002 for LIDO vs. saline; P < 0.001 for DEX reduced heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results of this study demonstrated that 0.5 μg × kg^-1 of DEX and 1.5 mg × kg^-1 of LIDO are equally effective in preventing FIC. However, hemodynamic parameters are more markedly suppressed in the DEX group compared to the lidocaine group.</p>","PeriodicalId":7841,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine","volume":"15 6","pages":"e167186"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12933974/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147300789","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":"Analysis of the Effects of Various Analgesia Methods on Post-cesarean Pain and Their Correlation with Inflammatory Biomarkers.","authors":"Thaer Kareem Oleiwi Atabi, Ali Jabbari, Parvaneh Ebrahimzadeh, Hamzeh Bader Gazal, Somayeh Ghorbani Gholiabad, Ali Movafegh","doi":"10.5812/aapm-166560","DOIUrl":"10.5812/aapm-166560","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Post-cesarean section (CS) pain satisfaction remains an issue. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in comparison to intravenous analgesia controlled by patients for managing pain after CS in Iraq.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The study aimed to evaluate pain intensity as the primary outcome, alongside secondary outcomes including vital signs, nausea, vomiting, medication use, and inflammatory markers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A quasi-experimental study was conducted at Wasit Investment Hospital in Kut, Iraq, involving 78 pregnant women undergoing elective CS. Sampling was conducted among eligible women who signed an informed consent form. Participants were classified into two groups based on the type of analgesia received after CS. The first group included women who received a TAP block using bupivacaine (n = 39). The second group consisted of those who used a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump containing nalbuphine (n = 39). Pain intensity was measured using the Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ; Arabic version) at 2, 4, 6, 12, and 24 hours following the CS. Laboratory tests, including a complete blood cell count (CBC) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), were performed 24 hours after surgery.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were no notable differences in the demographic, clinical, or laboratory characteristics between groups (P > 0.05). Pain levels assessed using the SF-MPQ at 2, 4, and 6 hours post-surgery were notably lower in the TAP block group than in the PCA group (P = 0.009, P = 0.005, and P = 0.001, respectively). A positive and significant relationship between hs-CRP levels and pain intensity was identified across all measurement times in the TAP block group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings of this study showed that the use of a TAP block technique provided more effective pain relief than PCA during the first 6 hours after a CS.</p>","PeriodicalId":7841,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine","volume":"15 6","pages":"e166560"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12933997/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147300722","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":"Comparison of Postoperative Pain Management Between Saphenous Nerve Block and High-Volume Proximal Adductor Canal Block for Arthroscopic Knee Surgery.","authors":"Ali Khatibi, Mahmood-Reza Alebouyeh, Maryam Aavin Salahian, Ali Torkaman, Poupak Rahimzadeh, Seyed Hamid Reza Faiz","doi":"10.5812/aapm-163154","DOIUrl":"10.5812/aapm-163154","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Lower limb surgeries are typically accompanied by severe postoperative pain, and managing such pain is of great importance. Inadequate pain management can lead to serious complications such as myocardial ischemia and impaired pulmonary function. To manage pain, local anesthetic techniques have been introduced as effective methods. One of these techniques is the high-volume proximal adductor canal block (HI-PAC), in the distal third of the medial thigh, which directly targets the femoral nerve and indirectly the sciatic nerve.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this double-blind study, patients aged 30 to 70 years with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II who underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction were divided into two groups. Both groups received general anaesthesia using the same method. The control group received an ultrasound-guided saphenous nerve block in the proximal third of the anteromedial thigh with 0.2% ropivacaine (15 mL), while the case group received a HI-PAC in the distal third of the thigh with 0.1% ropivacaine (30 mL). Pain intensity and analgesic effectiveness were evaluated at predetermined time points (baseline, 0.5, 2, 4, 6, and 12 hours post-block). Pain severity was assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), and agitation was measured with the Ramsay Sedation Score. Data were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests via SPSS version 26.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 50 patients participated: 24 in the case group (HI-PAC block) and 26 in the control group (saphenous nerve block). In terms of pain scores (NRS), the initial pain score was 9.20 in group A and 9 in group S. Pain intensity decreased significantly over time in both groups. At 0.5, 2, 4, 6, and 12 hours after the block, the average NRS score was 4.01 in group A and 4.18 in group S.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The mean opioid consumption and level of agitation were similar in both groups. Multivariate analysis indicated that both nerve block techniques were equally effective in reducing acute postoperative pain, and the type of block did not have a statistically significant effect on pain severity.</p>","PeriodicalId":7841,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine","volume":"15 6","pages":"e163154"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12933964/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147300837","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":"Comparison of the Sedative, Recovery, and Analgesic Effects of Oral Dexmedetomidine, Ketamine, and Midazolam for Premedication in Children Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Surgery: A Randomized Double-Blind Study.","authors":"Mohamed Zakarea Wfa, Motaz Amr Abu Sabaa, Hadal Hassan Mohsen, Laila Elahwal","doi":"10.5812/aapm-166505","DOIUrl":"10.5812/aapm-166505","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Midazolam is widely used for its anxiolytic and amnestic effects, while dexmedetomidine provides sedation and analgesia, and ketamine induces sedation, analgesia, and amnesia. Oral administration is commonly accepted in children undergoing inguinal hernia surgeries.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to examine oral dexmedetomidine, ketamine, and midazolam as premedication in children having inguinal hernia operations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This randomized, double-blind study included 60 children (ages 3 - 7, ASA I-II) who underwent inguinal hernia operations. Subjects were randomly assigned to 3 groups: Group K received oral ketamine at 6 mg/kg, group D received oral dexmedetomidine at 4 µg/kg, and group M received oral midazolam at 0.5 mg/kg.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No substantial differences were seen in the five-point sedation score (P = 0.2811) or the Parental Separation Anxiety Scale (PSAS; P = 0.1122). Group D had a markedly reduced recovery time in comparison to groups M and K (P < 0.001). Furthermore, group D exhibited markedly reduced face, legs, activity, cry, and consolability (FLACC) scores at 15 and 20 minutes compared with groups M and K (P = 0.001, 0.016, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Oral dexmedetomidine, ketamine, and midazolam provided comparable sedation quality and parental separation ease in children undergoing inguinal hernia surgeries. However, dexmedetomidine showed significant advantages by reducing recovery time and improving postoperative pain scores, despite a higher incidence of bradycardia in some patients. Thus, oral dexmedetomidine appears to be an efficient and safe alternative for pediatric premedication, provided careful heart rate monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":7841,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine","volume":"15 6","pages":"e166505"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12915349/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146225176","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":"Prophylactic Role of Ketamine and Dexmedetomidine on the Prevention of Shivering in Patients Undergoing Inguinal Herniorrhaphy by Spinal Anesthesia: A Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Vahid Adiban, Masood Entezariasl, Pedram Poshtareh, Khatereh Isazadehfar","doi":"10.5812/aapm-145266","DOIUrl":"10.5812/aapm-145266","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Numerous medical interventions have been utilized to prevent postoperative shivering. Due to the potential complications associated with the use of pethidine, such as respiratory failure, the exploration of alternative drugs for the prevention and treatment of postoperative shivering has been a key consideration.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of this study was to assess the preventive effects of ketamine and dexmedetomidine on shivering in patients undergoing inguinal herniorrhaphy under spinal anesthesia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This triple-blind randomized clinical trial involved patients who were candidates for inguinal herniorrhaphy with spinal anesthesia. Patient, investigator/administering, and outcome assessor were blinded. The necessary sample size was 150, estimated based on statistical formula at a 95% confidence interval and 80% power. Patients were randomly assigned using a computer-generated random sequence allocation and a randomized block sampling design with block sizes of six to ensure balanced allocation across the three groups: Ketamine, dexmedetomidine, and control. Randomization was performed using random sequence allocation software and randomized block sampling with 6 blocks for all 3 treatment groups. The severity of shivering was assessed using the Bedside Shivering Assessment Scale (BSAS) at multiple time points: Immediately, 5, 15, and 30 minutes after spinal anesthesia, and upon entering the recovery room, 15 minutes later, and at discharge from recovery. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 21 software. Quantitative data were expressed as mean ± standard deviation, while qualitative data were presented as percentages. The mean of the variables was compared using Student's <i>t</i>-test, and the chi-square test was employed to compare qualitative data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The severity of shivering was notably lower in the dexmedetomidine group at 5, 15, and 30 minutes after spinal anesthesia induction, during recovery, and 15 minutes after recovery. The intensity of shivering upon exiting recovery was similar in the ketamine and dexmedetomidine groups and significantly lower than in the control group. Systolic blood pressure was significantly lower in the dexmedetomidine group upon entry into recovery and 15 minutes after recovery. Throughout all time periods, patients in the dexmedetomidine group exhibited significantly lower heart rates.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Both ketamine and dexmedetomidine proved effective in reducing post-herniorrhaphy shivering compared to the control group, with the effect being notably greater in the dexmedetomidine group.</p>","PeriodicalId":7841,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine","volume":"15 6","pages":"e145266"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12749223/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145877418","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":"Interscalene Block Versus Pericapsular Nerve Block and Superficial Cervical Plexus Block for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery.","authors":"Amr Arafa Elbadry, Marwa A Abogabal, Laila Elahwal","doi":"10.5812/aapm-165770","DOIUrl":"10.5812/aapm-165770","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB) remains the gold standard for analgesia in arthroscopic shoulder surgery (ASS). However, ISB is associated with a higher incidence of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis (DP).</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study compares ultrasound-guided interscalene brachial plexus block (USG-ISB) with a combination of ultrasound-guided pericapsular nerve block (USG-PENB) and superficial cervical plexus block (SCPB) to evaluate analgesic efficacy and the incidence of DP.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this prospective, triple-blinded randomized trial, 42 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I - II patients undergoing elective ASS were randomized into two groups after induction of general anesthesia (GA): Group A (ISB, 10 mL 0.25% bupivacaine) or group B [pericapsular nerve block (PENB) 10 mL + SCPB 5 mL 0.25% bupivacaine]. Blocks were performed under ultrasound guidance. The primary outcome was the incidence of DP; secondary outcomes included pain scores, opioid consumption, pulmonary function, and patient satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared with group A, group B demonstrated a delayed time to first request for rescue analgesia (13.24 vs. 8.38 hours; P < 0.001) and reduced 24-hour fentanyl consumption (135.71 vs. 192.86 mcg; P = 0.012). Pulmonary function was significantly better preserved in group B (P < 0.05). The incidence of DP was lower in group B (4.76% vs. 38.1%; P = 0.02). Pain scores at 6, 12, and 18 hours were also lower in group B (P < 0.05). Both groups showed no differences in hypotension, bradycardia, or patient satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The combination of PENB and SCPB provides analgesia non-inferior to ISB, while significantly reducing the incidence of DP and opioid requirements. For individuals at risk of respiratory impairment, this approach presents a lower-risk alternative without compromising pain control efficacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":7841,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine","volume":"15 6","pages":"e165770"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12749204/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145877461","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":"Perioperative Nicotine for Postoperative Pain and Nausea: A Systematic Review with Clinical and Methodological Insights.","authors":"Feras Twfeq Almogbel, Mohammed Ali Alghamdi, Ali Mohamed Elkarouri, Abdulrahman Fahad Alharbi, Layan Saud Almutairy, Lama Zaid Alzimami, Atheer Alkhalil Medkhali, Reem Abduldaem Aloufi, Shatha Muways Alotaibi, Rawan Fauzy Allehyani, Jawaher Hani Alabdualqader, Mona Jalal Awaji","doi":"10.5812/aapm-164878","DOIUrl":"10.5812/aapm-164878","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Nicotine has been investigated in prior studies for its analgesic effects and its impact on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), yet results have been inconsistent.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This systematic review and narrative synthesis evaluates the effects of perioperative nicotine administration on postoperative pain control and PONV in patients undergoing general anesthesia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic literature review was conducted, and findings were summarized narratively. Comprehensive searches were performed in PubMed, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Google Scholar for studies published between 2004 and 2023, using a PICO-based approach. The PICO criteria included: Patients undergoing general anesthesia, perioperative nicotine as the intervention, placebo or no nicotine as the comparator, and pain scores as the primary outcome. The Mendeley application was utilized to eliminate duplicate data. Title, abstract, and full-text screenings were independently conducted by all authors using the online review platform Rayyan. Final data were individually extracted into Excel spreadsheets. The risk of bias in the included studies was assessed with the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2) tool.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eleven studies encompassing 753 participants (384 receiving nicotine, 369 controls) were included. Of these, 514 were female and 239 were male, all having undergone different surgical procedures and receiving nicotine via various methods and dosage forms. The majority of participants were nonsmokers. Primary outcomes across the studies predominantly involved postoperative pain scores, while secondary outcomes included the incidence of PONV, antiemetic requirements, and opioid consumption. No additional analyses were performed due to heterogeneity among the included studies.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Although perioperative nicotine administration demonstrated reductions in postoperative pain, nausea, vomiting, and opioid consumption in some studies, the effect of nicotine on PONV was inconsistent. Variability in patient populations, dosage forms, and dosages complicates the formulation of definitive clinical recommendations. Overall, perioperative nicotine shows promise for improving postoperative pain management, but its impact on PONV requires careful consideration. Nicotine administration has been investigated as an analgesic adjunct and as a strategy for preventing PONV. This systematic review aimed to determine the effect of perioperative nicotine administration on postoperative pain and PONV.</p>","PeriodicalId":7841,"journal":{"name":"Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine","volume":"15 6","pages":"e164878"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12915354/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146225186","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}