Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine used for intravertebral anesthesia. Methods A search in PubMed Central, EBSCO, Springer, Ovid, CNKI and WanFang Data was conducted from the date of their establishment to February 2011, so as to collect the randomized controlled trails (RCTs) on dexmedetomidine used for intravertebral anesthesia. The reference lists of identified papers were examined for further trials. After the data were extracted and the quality was assessed in accordance with the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the Meta-analysis was conducted with RevMan5.0 software. Results A total of 13 RCTs involving 672 patients were included. The results of meta-analyses showed that compared with saline solution, dexmedetomidine tended to speed up the mean time of sensory block to reach T10 dermatome (MD= –2.39, 95%CI –4.40 to –0.39) and motor block to reach Bromage 3 (MD= –5.30, 95%CI –7.18 to –3.43). It also prolonged the time for two dermatomes regression of sensory blockade (MD=51.14, 95%CI 44.96 to 57.32) and complete resolution of motor blockade (MD=68.46, 95%CI 38.56 to 98.35). Peri-operative bradycardia significantly increased (RR=3.03, 95%CI 1.64 to 5.59) but shivering decreased (RR=0.47, 95%CI 0.28 to 0.80). In comparison with the control group, dexmedetomidine showed no difference in low blood pressure and occurrence of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Conclusion The current evidence shows that dexmedetomidine shortens the time for taking effect, prolongs the duration of intravertebral anesthesia, decreases the occurrence of shivering, and increases the occurrence of bradycardia.
ObjectiveTo investigate the application of tension-free herniarepair under local anesthesia in senile inguinal hernia.
MethodsClinical data of 163 cases of senile inguinal hernias with herniorrhaphy under local anesthesia in our department from October 2011 to October 2014 were analyzed retrospectively, including epidural anesthesia 90 patients and local anesthesia 73 patients.
ResultsAll patients were successfully completed surgery. Hospital charges in local anesthesia were much cheaper than that in epidural anesthesia group (P=0.002). Hospital days in local anesthesia were much shorter than that in epidural anesthesia group (P=0.035). Lung complication in local anesthesia were much less than that in epidural anesthesia group (P=0.015). Other indicators were no significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05).
ConclusionTension-free herniorrhaphy under local anesthesia in elderly patients is safe, reliable, less invasive method with low costs, slight postoperative pain, and worthy of promotion.
Objective To discuss the characteristics of delivery and anesthesia management of pregnant women with moderate to severe scoliosis, and to summarize the anesthesia implementation strategies for pregnant women with scoliosis. Methods Pregnant women with moderate to severe scoliosis admitted to West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University between January 2020 and January 2022 were retrospectively included. The demography information, delivery mode, anesthesia implementation plan and other relevant data of the women were analyzed. Results A total of 9 women with moderate to severe scoliosis were included, with an average age of 29.9 years. The median (lower quartile, upper quartile) of the Cobb angle of the women was 42° (35°, 54°). There were 5 women with moderate to severe impairment of lung ventilation function, 1 woman with grade Ⅲ heart function, and 8 women with comorbidities. Among the 8 women who underwent cesarean section, 3 underwent general anesthesia, 4 underwent epidural block, and 1 underwent local anesthesia with enhanced sedation. One woman who chose vaginal delivery underwent epidural labor analgesia. All women passed the surgery or delivery period safely, with 5 transferred to the intensive care unit for further treatment after surgery, and 4 safely returned to the ward after surgery. All women recovered and were discharged. Eight fetuses survived, and 1 fetus underwent lethal induced abortion. Conclusions Pregnant women with moderate to severe scoliosis during pregnancy have poor tolerance to vaginal delivery due to severe malformations and organ dysfunction, especially cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Most of them terminate pregnancy through cesarean section. When making anesthesia decisions, it is important to carefully consider the women’s own condition and surgical risks.