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2. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in hip and knee replacement surgery: description of a multidisciplinary program to improve management of the patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery
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Frassanito, L., Vergari, A., Nestorini, R., Cerulli, G., Placella, G., Pace, V., and Rossi, M.
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- 2020
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3. PENG block associated with dexmedetomidine sedation for intramedullary femoral fixation in high-risk elderly patients: a case series and review of the literature.
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VERGARI, A., CONSOLE, E., NESTORINI, R., FRASSANITO, L., PIERSANTI, A., SBARAGLIA, F., SALA, F. DELLA, DE PADOVA, D., FERRONE, G., and ROSSI, M.
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BACKGROUND: Hip fracture is a major cause of hospitalization among the elderly population. The standard surgical treatment involves early repair to reduce mortality and morbidity. One type of treatment in the case of intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures is intramedullary nailing, as it decreases soft tissue damage and permits early weight bearing. The most common anesthesia technique combines spinal anesthesia with a peripheral block. In cases where spinal anesthesia is contraindicated, general anesthesia is preferred. However, both techniques can lead to significant complications, especially in patients with multiple comorbidities. Pain management after hip surgery, particularly in elderly and frail individuals, poses a challenge. The pericapsular nerve group block (PENG) targets the innervation of the anterior portion of the hip joint and is increasingly used for pain management related to hip surgery. CASE SERIES: This paper presents a case series of three elderly patients who underwent pericapsular nerve group block (PENG) block combined with dexmedetomidine sedation for intramedullary femoral fixation. CONCLUSIONS: The PENG block can be effectively used as the sole anesthetic technique for managing elderly patients undergoing intramedullary femoral fixation while on antiplatelet drugs. This procedure effectively controlled pain during both the surgical and postoperative periods. The addition of dexmedetomidine for sedation enables comfortable and safe procedures, minimizing the risk of perioperative neurocognitive dysfunctions and without adverse effects on cardiorespiratory function. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
4. Hypotension Prediction Index with non-invasive continuous arterial pressure waveforms (ClearSight): clinical performance in Gynaecologic Oncologic Surgery
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Frassanito, Luciano, Giuri, P. P., Vassalli, Francesco, Piersanti, Alessandra, Longo, A., Zanfini, Bruno Antonio, Catarci, Stefano, Fagotti, Anna, Scambia, Giovanni, Draisci, Gaetano, Frassanito L., Vassalli F., Piersanti A., Zanfini B. A., Catarci S., Fagotti A. (ORCID:0000-0001-5579-335X), Scambia G. (ORCID:0000-0003-2758-1063), Draisci G. (ORCID:0000-0003-0148-5073), Frassanito, Luciano, Giuri, P. P., Vassalli, Francesco, Piersanti, Alessandra, Longo, A., Zanfini, Bruno Antonio, Catarci, Stefano, Fagotti, Anna, Scambia, Giovanni, Draisci, Gaetano, Frassanito L., Vassalli F., Piersanti A., Zanfini B. A., Catarci S., Fagotti A. (ORCID:0000-0001-5579-335X), Scambia G. (ORCID:0000-0003-2758-1063), and Draisci G. (ORCID:0000-0003-0148-5073)
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Intraoperative hypotension (IOH) is common during major surgery and is associated with a poor postoperative outcome. Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) is an algorithm derived from machine learning that uses the arterial waveform to predict IOH. The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic ability of HPI working with non-invasive ClearSight system in predicting impending hypotension in patients undergoing major gynaecologic oncologic surgery (GOS). In this retrospective analysis hemodynamic data were downloaded from an Edwards Lifesciences HemoSphere platform and analysed. Receiver operating characteristic curves were constructed to evaluate the performance of HPI working on the ClearSight pressure waveform in predicting hypotensive events, defined as mean arterial pressure < 65 mmHg for > 1 min. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value were computed at a cutpoint (the value which minimizes the difference between sensitivity and specificity). Thirty-one patients undergoing GOS were included in the analysis, 28 of which had complete data set. The HPI predicted hypotensive events with a sensitivity of 0.85 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.73–0.94] and specificity of 0.85 (95% CI 0.74–0.95) 15 min before the event [area under the curve (AUC) 0.95 (95% CI 0.89–0.99)]; with a sensitivity of 0.82 (95% CI 0.71–0.92) and specificity of 0.83 (95% CI 0.71–0.93) 10 min before the event [AUC 0.9 (95% CI 0.83–0.97)]; and with a sensitivity of 0.86 (95% CI 0.78–0.93) and specificity 0.86 (95% CI 0.77–0.94) 5 min before the event [AUC 0.93 (95% CI 0.89–0.97)]. HPI provides accurate and continuous prediction of impending IOH before its occurrence in patients undergoing GOS in general anesthesia.
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- 2022
5. Bilateral lumbar ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block versus local anesthetic infiltration for perioperative analgesia in lumbar spine surgery: a randomized controlled trial
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Vergari, Alessandro, Frassanito, Luciano, Di Muro, M., Nestorini, R., Chierichini, Angelo, Rossi, Marco, Di Stasio, Enrico, Vergari A. (ORCID:0000-0002-4909-3098), Frassanito L., Chierichini A. (ORCID:0000-0002-8622-208X), Rossi M. (ORCID:0000-0002-4539-5670), Di Stasio E. (ORCID:0000-0003-1047-4261), Vergari, Alessandro, Frassanito, Luciano, Di Muro, M., Nestorini, R., Chierichini, Angelo, Rossi, Marco, Di Stasio, Enrico, Vergari A. (ORCID:0000-0002-4909-3098), Frassanito L., Chierichini A. (ORCID:0000-0002-8622-208X), Rossi M. (ORCID:0000-0002-4539-5670), and Di Stasio E. (ORCID:0000-0003-1047-4261)
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BACKGROUND: Lumbar spinal surgery is associated with severe postoperative pain. We examined the analgesic efficacy of bilateral lumbar ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) with ropivacaine compared with local infiltration. METHODS: Patients undergoing elective lumbar arthrodesis were randomly divided into two groups. Control group received 0.375% ropivacaine 40 mL through the wound, and ESPB group received preoperative bilateral ESPB with 0.375% ropivacaine 40 mL. Primary outcome was postoperative pain intensity at rest using a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Secondary outcomes included difference in pain intensity between preintervention and defined timepoints, total amount of opioid analgesic requested by the patients at the same timepoints, the incidence of any adverse event, and the length of hospital stay (LOS) after surgery. RESULTS: Sixty patients were enrolled in the study. After surgery we detected a NRS value of 1.9±1.5 in ESPB group and 5.9±1.6 in control group (P<0.001). About the opioid consumption we found a total sufentanil tablets consumption of 17±6 and 10±3 at 48 hours for control group and ESPB group, respectively (P<0.001). Concerning LOS, 30 (100%) patients in the control group and 22 (73.3%) in ESPB group were discharged after 72 hours (P=0.005). CONCLUSIONS: Bilateral ultrasound-guided ESPB offers improved postoperative analgesia compared with local infiltration in patients undergoing lumbar spinal surgery.
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- 2022
6. Transnasal Humidified Rapid-Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange (THRIVE) as unique technique for airway management during operative hysteroscopy under general anesthesia: a registered feasibility pilot cohort study.
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FRASSANITO, L., PIERSANTI, A., VASSALLI, F., ZANFINI, B. A., CATARCI, S., CIANO, F., SCORZONI, M., and DRAISCI, G.
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OBJECTIVE: The term THRIVE refers to the delivery of 100% heated and humidified oxygen via a nasal cannula to maintain viable gas exchange during prolonged apnea. There are no reports of its application for Operative Hysteroscopy (OH) under general anesthesia (GA). The aim of the study is to investigate the success rate of THRIVE as unique airway management technique in this setting. The results will support the development of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to demonstrate the non-inferiority of THRIVE compared to traditional techniques. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Twenty consecutive ASA I-II women presenting for OH were enrolled. Standard anesthesia, as well as transcutaneous carbon dioxide (tcCO
2 ) monitoring, was performed. After preoxygenation with 30 L∙min-1 , GA was induced with propofol and fentanyl, then oxygen flow was increased to 70 L∙min-1 and anesthesia maintained with propofol infusion. The primary outcome was success rate of THRIVE defined as SpO2 > 94%, tcCO2 < 60 mmHg and no need for rescue airway intervention. RESULTS: Mean age was 47 ± 12 years. Mean duration of the procedure was 25 ± 9 minutes, and the success rate of the technique was 100%. Median SpO2 during the procedure was 100 (IQR 99-100) %. Mean maximum tcCO2 level was 51 ± 7 mmHg while mean tcCO2 level during the procedure was 45 ± 7 mmHg. At the end of the procedure, mean tcCO2 was 44 ± 5 mmHg. CONCLUSIONS: THRIVE allowed adequate gas exchange during OH under GA, without additional rescue airway interventions. The application of THRIVE in this setting may allow minimal airway manipulation and optimal comfort for the patient with low failure rate. We calculated the sample size for the planned non-inferiority RCT investigating the effectiveness of THRIVE versus laryngeal mask ventilation in OH: 82 is the minimal number of patients per group to test a non-inferiority limit of 10%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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7. Remifentanil for cesarean section under general anesthesia: effects on maternal stress hormone secretion and neonatal well-being: a randomized trial
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Draisci, G., Valente, A., Suppa, E., Frassanito, L., Pinto, R., Meo, F., De Sole, P., Bossù, E., and Zanfini, B.A.
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- 2008
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8. Sublingual sufentanil nanotab patient-controlled analgesia system/15 mcg in a multimodal analgesic regimen after vertebral surgery: a case-series analysis.
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Vergari, Alessandro, Di Muro, Mariangela, De Angelis, A, Nestorini, R, Meluzio, Mc, Frassanito, Luciano, Tamburrelli, Francesco Ciro, Rossi, Marco, Vergari A (ORCID:0000-0002-4909-3098), Di Muro M, Frassanito L, Tamburrelli FC (ORCID:0000-0002-3140-5700), Rossi M. (ORCID:0000-0002-4539-5670), Vergari, Alessandro, Di Muro, Mariangela, De Angelis, A, Nestorini, R, Meluzio, Mc, Frassanito, Luciano, Tamburrelli, Francesco Ciro, Rossi, Marco, Vergari A (ORCID:0000-0002-4909-3098), Di Muro M, Frassanito L, Tamburrelli FC (ORCID:0000-0002-3140-5700), and Rossi M. (ORCID:0000-0002-4539-5670)
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Questo studio ha l’obiettivo di valutare l’efficacia, la sicurezza e la comodità d’uso di Zalviso nella gestione del dolore post-operatorio in seguito ad interventi di artrodesi vertebrale posteriore per spondilolistesi degenerativa, nell’ambito di un protocollo analgesico multimodale.
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- 2019
9. ESRA19-0181 Erector spine plane block for laparoscopic gynecologic oncologic surgery: a case series of 10 patients
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Frassanito, L, primary, Sonnino, C, additional, Germini, P, additional, Scorzoni, M, additional, Ciancia, M, additional, Giuri, PP, additional, Toni, F, additional, De Martino, S, additional, Olivieri, C, additional, Cantale, A, additional, Settanni, D, additional, Filetici, N, additional, and Draisci, G, additional
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- 2019
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10. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in hip and knee replacement surgery: description of a multidisciplinary program to improve management of the patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery
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Frassanito, L., primary, Vergari, A., additional, Nestorini, R., additional, Cerulli, G., additional, Placella, G., additional, Pace, V., additional, and Rossi, M., additional
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- 2019
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11. Ultrasound-guided genitofemoral nerve block for inguinal hernia repair in the male adult: A randomized controlled pilot study
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Frassanito, L., Zanfini, B. A., Pitoni, S., Germini, P., Del Vicario, M., Draisci, Gaetano, Draisci G. (ORCID:0000-0003-0148-5073), Frassanito, L., Zanfini, B. A., Pitoni, S., Germini, P., Del Vicario, M., Draisci, Gaetano, and Draisci G. (ORCID:0000-0003-0148-5073)
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BACKGROUND: Ultrasound-guided (USG) ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve (II/IHN) block is a widely validated anesthetic technique for inguinal herniorrhaphy. As the spermatic cord, scrotum, and adjacent thigh receive sensory innervation from the genital branch of genitofemoral nerve (GFN), the addition of GFN block has been suggested to improve the quality of perioperative anesthesia and analgesia. The aim of this study is to compare GFN block plus II/IHN block with II/IHN block alone for intraoperative anesthesia and post-operative pain management. METHODS: We enrolled 80, ASA I-III, male adults scheduled for elective open herniorrhaphy. Patients were randomized to receive either USG II/IHN plus GFN block (Case Group) or USG II/IHN block alone (Control Group). The outcome measures were the assessment of postoperative VAS scores on coughing and the adequacy of anesthesia, measured with intraoperative requirement for extra local anesthetic (LA) infiltration and number of patients needing systemic sedation. RESULTS: The requirement of intraoperative additional doses of LA was significantly lower in the Case Group (median LA volume administered by the surgeon: 13.8±5.6 mL vs. 20.7±9.1 mL, P<0.05). Two patients in the Control Group needed systemic sedation. VAS scores at 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, pre-discharge, and 24 hours were significantly lower in the Case Group (P<0.005). Four cases of femoral nerve block were reported, three in the Control Group, one in the Case Group (2.2% vs. 7.7%, P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The combination of GFN block and II/IHN block is associated with lower postoperative VAS scores and lower doses of intraoperative additional LA.
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12. ROLE OF THE MACHINE LEARNING–DERIVED HYPOTENSION INDEX (HPI) TO CONTAIN INTRAOPERATIVE HYPOTENSION DURING TRANSCATHETER EDGE TO EDGE REPAIR PROCEDURES
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Lombardi, F, Lucarelli, K, Frassanito, L, Casamassima, V, Troisi, F, Bellomo, V, Argentiero, A, Mancini, G, Casamassima, F, Lanza, G, Burzotta, F, and Grimaldi, M
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- 2024
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13. Erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia after total laparoscopic hysterectomy: case series and review of the literature.
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FRASSANITO, L., ZANFINI, B. A., CATARCI, S., SONNINO, C., GIURI, P. P., and DRAISCI, G.
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OBJECTIVE: Total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) is associated with significant postoperative pain that worsens outcomes and prolongs hospital stay. Ultrasound guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a new technique for thoracic analgesia. Few cases have been described for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopy. We describe the use of preoperatory bilateral ESPB at level T10 to provide postoperative analgesia following THL. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We enrolled 10 ASA 1-2 patients scheduled for TLH. After written informed consent we performed bilateral ESPB at T10 level in sitting position, with a linear probe and in plane cranio-caudal approach and ropivacaine 0.5% 20 for each side. The sensitive block was tested by pinprick. Standard general anesthesia was administered. Patient controlled analgesia (PCA) with morphine 1 mg/ml was delivered. We measured postoperative pain by visual analogue scale (VAS). RESULTS: Five patients (50%) underwent simple TLH, 5 women (50%) had TLH plus salpingo-oophorectomy. VAS scores was <4 in all cases but one, and PCA morphine consumption was 4.1 ± 3.5 mg (mean ± SD). Pinprick was positive bilaterally in 3 patients (30%). CONCLUSIONS: ESPB was an effective and safe procedure for postoperative pain control after TLH. Future research should compare ESPB to other techniques to assess its role on perioperative management of THL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
14. Non-invasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure in preterm pregnancy
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Draisci, G., Volpe, C., Pitoni, S., Zanfini, B.A., Gonnella, G.L., Catarci, S., Frassanito, L., and Maggiore, S.M.
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- 2013
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15. Intravenous infusion of magnesium sulfate and postoperative analgesia in total knee arthroplasty
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Frassanito, L, Messina, A, Vergari, A, Colombo, D, Chierichini, A, Della Corte, F, Navalesi, P, Antonelli, M, Vergari, A (ORCID:0000-0002-4909-3098), Chierichini, A (ORCID:0000-0002-8622-208X), Antonelli, M (ORCID:0000-0003-3007-1670), Frassanito, L, Messina, A, Vergari, A, Colombo, D, Chierichini, A, Della Corte, F, Navalesi, P, Antonelli, M, Vergari, A (ORCID:0000-0002-4909-3098), Chierichini, A (ORCID:0000-0002-8622-208X), and Antonelli, M (ORCID:0000-0003-3007-1670)
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Background. The effectiveness of combining magnesium (Mg) administration with both general and spinal anesthesia to reduce postoperative pain and analgesic consumption is still debated: We evaluated the effects of an intravenous (IV) infusion of Mg sulphate on analgesic consumption and postoperative pain score after total knee arthroplasty performed under spinal anesthesia.Methods. We studied 40 patients who underwent spinal anesthesia with bupivacaine plus morphine. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups, each of 20 patients, who received either treatment (i.e., intravenous Mg sulphate 40 mg kg(-1) followed by an infusion of 10 mg kg(-1) h(-1)), or the same amounts of isotonic saline (controls). Irrespective of the group of randomization, all patients received postoperative paracetamol, ketorolac, and patient-controlled analgesia with morphine.Results. The Mg postoperative blood level was 0.85 +/- 0.02 mmol/L and 1.25 +/- 0.11 mmol/L for C and Mg groups, respectively (P<0.001). Sensory level of the spinal block, height of spinal block, mean time to first pain and incidence of PONY were similar in the two groups. Morphine consumption did not show any statistically significant difference between the two groups. The pain score was not significantly different between the two groups. No severe adverse effects were recorded after Mg infusion.Conclusion. IV perioperative administration of Mg did not influence postoperative pain control and analgesic consumption after total knee arthroplasty. More studies should be performed with different intra and postoperative pain protocols to enhance the potential anti-nociceptive effect of Mg.
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- 2015
16. Occult Spinal Dysraphism in Obstetrics: A Case Report of Caesarean Section with Subarachnoid Anaesthesia after Remifentanil Intravenous Analgesia for Labour
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Valente, A., Frassanito, L., Natale, L., and Draisci, G.
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Neuraxial techniques of anaesthesia and analgesia are the current choice in obstetrics for efficacy and general low risk of major complications. Concern exists about neuraxial anaesthesia in patients with occult neural tube defects, regarding both labour analgesia and anaesthesia for Caesarean section. Recently, remifentanil infusion has been proposed as an analgesic technique alternative to lumbar epidural, especially when epidural analgesia appears to be contraindicated. Here, we discuss the case of a pregnant woman attending at our institution with occult, symptomatic spinal dysraphism who requested labour analgesia. She was selected for remifentanil intravenous infusion for labour pain and then underwent urgent operative delivery with spinal anaesthesia with no complications.
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- 2012
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17. A new method of orotracheal intubation in mice
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Alessandro Vergari, Gunnella, B., Rodolà, F., Frassanito, L., Musumeci, M., Palazzesi, S., and Casalinuovo, I. A.
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Endoscopes ,Male ,Time Factors ,Mice ,Tracheal intubation ,Video-assisted endoscopy ,Video Recording ,Settore MED/41 - Anestesiologia ,Mice, Inbred Strains ,Equipment Design ,Mice, Inbred C57BL ,Italy ,Animals, Laboratory ,Intubation, Intratracheal ,Animals ,endotracheal intubation - Abstract
A new method of orotracheal intubation in mice is described. After intraperitoneal induction of anaesthesia, 36 male animals, belonging to common laboratory strains, have been intubated with the aid of a straight, small bore arthroscope, connected to a video-camera. After the insertion of a guide wire of appropriate size across the vocal cords, a polyethylene (PE) cannula has been introduced over it as an endotracheal tube. Success rate has been 100% both in first intubations and in re-intubations; all procedures have been performed in a mean time of about 3 min. Post-mortem examination of mice did not show any significant damage to upper airway mucosae related to the technique.
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18. Effects of interscalene brachial plexus block on heart rate variability
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Frassanito, L., primary, Fiore, V., additional, Messina, A., additional, Bronzo, V., additional, Gilardi, E., additional, and Vergari, A., additional
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- 2011
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19. Haemodynamic effects of spinal anesthesia in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery
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Messina, A., primary, Frassanito, L., additional, Catalano, A., additional, Castellana, A., additional, and Santoprete, S., additional
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- 2010
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20. Comparison of continuous three-in-one block versus lateral epidural analgesia on postoperative pain after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
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Vergari, A., primary, Frassanito, L., additional, Zanfini, B., additional, Tafani, C., additional, Nedi, G., additional, Abballe, C., additional, and Santoprete, S., additional
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- 2007
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21. 368: Comparison of continuous three-in-one block versus lateral epidural analgesia on postoperative pain after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
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VERGARI, A, primary, FRASSANITO, L, additional, ZANFINI, B, additional, TAFANI, C, additional, NEDI, G, additional, ABBALLE, C, additional, and SANTOPRETE, S, additional
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- 2007
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22. Intrathecal combination of morphine and fentanyl vs psoas compartment block after primary hip arthroplasty
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Frassanito, L., primary, Gunnella, B., additional, Vergari, A., additional, Biscardi, C., additional, Zanghi, F., additional, and Rodolà, F., additional
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- 2006
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23. General anesthesia for caesarean section: use of remifentanil for surgical stress control and effects on newborn well-being
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Zanfini, B. A., primary, Valente, A., additional, Frassanito, L., additional, Pinto, R., additional, Suppa, E., additional, Sciarra, M., additional, De Sole, P., additional, and Draisci, G., additional
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- 2006
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24. Monitored anaesthesia for ERCP in prone position using a target-controlled propofol infusion BIS-titrated
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Paventi, S., primary, Pinto, R., additional, Mutignani, M., additional, Frassanito, L., additional, Grio, M., additional, Ludovici, E., additional, and Tringali, A., additional
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- 2005
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25. Remifentanil for labor analgesia: an alternative
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Draisci, G., primary, Frassanito, L., additional, Pinto, R., additional, Zanfini, B., additional, and Pupo, S., additional
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- 2004
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26. General anesthesia for caesarean delivery in a pregnant woman affected by acute myocardial infarction.
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Frassanito, L., Vagnoni, S., Zanfini, B. A., Catarci, S., Maggiore, S., and Draisci, G.
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Acute myocardial infarction rarely occurs in women during childbearing age (1:20,000), but maternal mortality rate is high (11%). Management of pregnant woman affected by myocardial infarction could be a challenge for obstetricians, cardiologists and anesthetists. In this report, we present the management of a 36 years-old nulliparous woman affected from hypertension and dyslipidemia, who experienced acute myocardial infarction at 25th gestational week and was scheduled for caesarean delivery at 35th week. General anesthesia for cesarean section was conducted using sevoflurane and remifentanil target controlled infusion (TCI); the patient was monitored with ECG, pulse oximetry, invasive blood pressure, haemodynamic measurement by lithium dilution cardiac output (LiDCO plus) and bispectral index. The titrated use of remifentanil and the close control of hemodynamic parameters by LiDCO plus monitoring may contribute to improve maternal outcome and newborn well-being in the management of general anesthesia for caesarean section. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
27. Post-operative analgesia following total knee arthroplasty: comparison of low-dose intrathecal morphine and single-shot ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block: a randomized, single blinded, controlled study.
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FRASSANITO, L., VERGARI, A., ZANGHI, F., MESSINA, A., BITONDO, M., and ANTONELLI, M.
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Background and Objectives: Total knee arthroplasty often results in marked postoperative pain. A recent meta-analysis supports the use of femoral nerve block or alternatively spinal injection of morphine plus local anaesthetic for post-operative analgesia. On the other hand, the use of intrathecal morphine may be associated with a large number of distressing side effects (itching, urinary retention, nausea and vomiting, delayed respiratory depression). The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of femoral nerve block and low dose intrathecal morphine in post-operative analgesia after primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty. Material and Methods: Fifty-two consecutive patients scheduled for primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty were allocated to the intrathecal morphine group (ITM group) or to the femoral nerve block group (FNB group). In ITM group a subarachnoid puncture was performed at the L3-L4 inter-vertebral space with hyperbaric bupivacaine 15 mg plus 100 mcg of preservative-free morphine. Patients allocated to the FNB group received a single-injection ultrasound-assisted femoral nerve block with ropivacaine 0.75% 25 ml before the spinal injection of hyperbaric bupivacaine 15 mg. All patients received postoperative patient-controlled- analgesia (PCA) morphine, using a 1- mg bolus and a 5-minute lockout period. Data were analyzed using Student t test or two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) for repeated measures with time and treatment as the 2 factors. Post hoc comparisons were performed by Bonferroni test. Statistical significance for all test was a p value <0.05. Results: Patient characteristics were similar between the 2 groups. We found a statistically significant differences in postoperative pain between the two groups: ITM group had the lower visual analogic pain score (VAS) values. Morphine consumption was lower in the ITM group: average consumption within the first 6 hours was 0.9 mg in IT group compared to 3.1 mg in FNB group; at 12 h 4.2 mg vs 6.3 mg; at 24 h 6.9 mg vs 10.3 mg; at 48 h 9.7 mg vs 13.6 mg. However, the difference in the opiate consumption was not statistically different (p value =0.06). Thirteen patients in ITM group experienced itching, only 5 in FNB group. We did not find any difference in the two treatment groups in the use of antiemetic and antipruritic medication. No cases of respiratory depression was recorded. Conclusions: Our results show that low dose of intrathecal morphine may be safe and more efficient than single-shot femoral nerve block for post-operative analgesia after total knee arthroplasty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. Anaesthesia for total knee arthroplasty: efficacy of single-injection or continuous lumbar plexus associated with sciatic nerve blocks - A randomized controlled study.
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FRASSANITO, L., VERGARI, A., MESSINA, A., PITONI, S., PUGLISI, C., and CHIERICHINI, A.
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) often results in marked postoperative pain. We compared in a randomized controlled study tramadol consumption, postoperative pain and patient satisfaction after primary TKA in patients who received a single injection lumbar plexus and sciatic nerve blocks or a continuous lumbar plexus and sciatic nerve blocks. Forty-four patients scheduled for unilateral total knee arthroplasty were allocated to the single shot group (group A) or to the catheter group (group B). All patients (in both groups) reported being satisfied with their anaesthetic management. Although pain scores and tramadol consumption appeared lower in the active infusion group, the differences did not reach statistical significance. This study confirms that either single injection or continuous infusion of Ropivacaine in lumbar plexus provides reliable and long-acting anaesthesia and analgesia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
29. The efficacy of the psoas compartment block versus the intrathecal combination of morphine, fentanyl and bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia after primary hip arthroplasty: a randomized single-blinded study.
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Frassanito, L., Rodolà, F., Concina, G., Messina, A., Chierichini, A., and Vergari, A.
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Purpose: Intrathecal morphine and psoas compartment block represent two accepted techniques to provide postoperative analgesia after hip arthroplasty. We designed a prospective, randomized, single-blinded study to compare these two techniques. Methods: Forty patients scheduled for primary hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia were randomized to receive either an intrathecal administration of 0.1 mg morphine, 0.015 mg fentanyl and 15 mg hyperbaric bupivacaine (Group I, n = 20) or a psoas compartment block with ropivacaine 0.475% 25 mL (Group II, n = 20). Pain scores, morphine consumption, associated side-effects were assessed for 48 hr postoperatively. In addition, patient's satisfaction and acceptance of the postoperative analgesic technique were also recorded. Results: During the first 24 hr, pain scores (12 ± 27 vs 24 ± 25 at H+12, 12 ± 46 vs 20 ± 26 mm at H+24, 16 ± 19 vs 20 ± 29 mm at H+36) and tramadol consumption (30 ± 70 vs 210 ± 400 mg at H+12, 180 ± 120 vs 320 ± 100 mg at H+24) were slightly lower in Group I than in Group II, but there were no statistically significant differences. Itching was the most frequent side-effect occurring in 45% of cases in Group I vs 10% in Group II (P < 0.05). No major complication occurred. There was no difference in satisfaction scores between the two groups. Conclusion: Intrathecal administration of a combination of morphine, fentanyl and bupivacaine and single-shot psoas compartment block both provide very good postoperative analgesia after primary hip arthroplasty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Obstetric Outcomes of Nighttime Versus Daytime Delivery with Labor Epidural: An Observational Retrospective Study.
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Catarci S, Zanfini BA, Capone E, Di Muro M, Frassanito L, Maddaloni GM, Lanzone A, and Draisci G
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Background : Variability in obstetric outcomes in terms of the number and type of deliveries related to the day-night cycle has been described in previous studies. This 11-year retrospective analysis explores the effects of nighttime versus daytime delivery with labor epidural on obstetric outcomes. Methods : Data on deliveries performed between 1 October 2008 and 1 October 2019 were collected and differentiated into daytime, occurring from 8:00 a.m. to 7:59 p.m., and nighttime deliveries, occurring from 8:00 p.m. to 7:59 a.m. of the following day. The data collected included the patient history and maternal and neonatal outcomes. Results : A total of 29831 patients were included in the analysis. A positive and statistically significant correlation between the number of cesarean sections (Odds Ratio 1.35; 95% confidence interval = 1.26-1.44; p < 0.001) and the number of vaginal operative deliveries (Odds Ratio 1.21; 95% confidence interval = 1.01-1.44; p < 0.05) in patients who did not receive an epidural at nighttime was reported. Regarding the labor epidurals, a significantly greater incidence of accidental dural punctures with needles (0,4%; p < 0.05) in the nighttime versus daytime was reported. Conclusions : The absence of labor epidurals was associated with a significant increase in the number of cesarean sections and vaginal operative deliveries occurring at nighttime, without significant differences in labor duration. The incidence of anesthesiologic complications was greater in deliveries performed at nighttime.
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31. Sacral sensory blockade from 27-gauge pencil-point dural puncture epidural analgesia or epidural analgesia in laboring nulliparous parturients: a randomized controlled trial.
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Frassanito L, Filetici N, Piersanti A, Vassalli F, Van De Velde M, Tsen LC, Zanfini BA, Catarci S, Ciancia M, Scorzoni M, Olivieri C, and Draisci G
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Background: The dural puncture epidural (DPE) technique has been associated with better sacral analgesia compared with a traditional epidural (EPL) technique in laboring parturients. The aim of this study was to investigate whether DPE with a 27-gauge pencil-point needle compared with a traditional EPL technique produces more rapid bilateral sacral blockade in nulliparous parturients., Methods: Patients were randomized to a DPE or EPL technique. Epidural analgesia in both groups was initiated with ropivacaine 0.1% and sufentanil 0.5 μg/mL (15 mL) and maintained via programmed intermittent epidural boluses. Analgesic blockade was tested bilaterally beginning 10 min after initiation, and then at predefined intervals until delivery. The presence of an S2 blockade at 20 min was the primary outcome., Results: Among 108 (54 per group) patients enrolled, bilateral sacral (S2) blockade at 20 min was significantly more common in the DPE than in the EPL group [47 (87%) vs. 23 (43%), absolute risk reduction (ARR) 44%, 95% CI 28 to 60; P < 0.001]. Time to a numeric pain rating scale score (0-10 scale) ≤ 3 (20 [20,30] min in both groups, HR 1.15, 95% CI 0.77 to 1.15; P = 0.50), number of rescue doses [0 (0, 1) vs 0 (0, 1); P 0.08], and presence of bilateral S2 blockade at delivery were not significantly different between groups., Conclusions: The DPE technique with a 27-gauge pencil-point spinal needle more often provides bilateral sacral blockade at 20 min following block initiation compared with the EPL technique. The time to adequate analgesia and need for supplemental analgesia did not appear to differ between techniques., (Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
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32. Pericapsular nerve block for analgesia in a pregnant patient with hip fracture.
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Frassanito L, Filetici N, Canistro G, Zanfini BA, Catarci S, and Draisci G
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Adult, Analgesia methods, Pregnancy Complications, Analgesia, Obstetrical methods, Nerve Block methods, Hip Fractures surgery
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33. Expanding the Use of HIPEC in Ovarian Cancer at Time of Interval Debulking Surgery to FIGO Stage IV and After 6 Cycles of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: A Prospective Analysis on Perioperative and Oncologic Outcomes.
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Ghirardi V, Trozzi R, Scanu FR, Giannarelli D, Santullo F, Costantini B, Naldini A, Panico C, Frassanito L, Scambia G, and Fagotti A
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- Adolescent, Female, Humans, Chemotherapy, Adjuvant, Cytoreduction Surgical Procedures, Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, Neoplasm Staging, Postoperative Complications etiology, Postoperative Complications drug therapy, Retrospective Studies, Adult, Middle Aged, Aged, Young Adult, Neoadjuvant Therapy, Ovarian Neoplasms pathology
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Background: Randomized data on patients with FIGO stage III ovarian cancer receiving ≤ 3 cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) showed that hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) after interval debulking surgery (IDS) improved patient's survival. We assessed the perioperative outcomes and PFS of FIGO stage IV and/or patients receiving up to 6 cycles of NACT undergoing IDS+HIPEC., Methods: Prospectively collected cases from January 1, 2019 to July 31, 2022 were included. Patients underwent HIPEC if: age ≥ 18 years but < 75 years, body mass index ≤ 35 kg/m
2 , ASA score ≤ 2, FIGO stage III/IV epithelial disease treated with up to 6 cycles of NACT, and residual disease < 2.5 mm., Results: A total of 205 patients were included. No difference was found in baseline characteristics between FIGO Stage III and IV patients, whereas rate of stable disease after NACT (p = 0.004), mean surgical complexity score at IDS (p = 0.001), and bowel resection rate (p = 0.046) were higher in patients undergoing delayed IDS. A lower rate of patients with at least one G3-G5 postoperative complications was observed in FIGO stage IV versus FIGO stage III disease (5.3% vs. 14.0%; p = 0.052). This difference was confirmed at multivariable analysis (odds ratio [OR] 0.24; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.07-0.80; p = 0.02), whereas age, SCS, bowel resection, and number of cycles did not affect postoperative complications. No difference in PFS was identified neither between FIGO stage III and IV patients (p = 0.44), nor between 3 and 4 versus > 4 cycles of NACT (p = 0.85)., Conclusions: Because of the absence of additional complications and positive survival outcomes, HIPEC administration can be considered in selected FIGO stage IV and patients receiving > 4 cycles of NACT., (© 2024. The Author(s).)- Published
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34. The relationship between hypotension prediction index and mean arterial pressure: An analysis on real data.
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Frassanito L, Vassalli F, and Draisci G
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- Humans, Blood Pressure, Arterial Pressure, Hypotension diagnosis
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35. Effect of a pre-emptive 2-hour session of high-flow nasal oxygen on postoperative oxygenation after major gynaecologic surgery. Response to Br J Anaesth 2024; 132: 210-211.
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Frassanito L, Grieco DL, Rosà T, Draisci G, and Antonelli M
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- Humans, Lung, Oxygen Inhalation Therapy, Oxygen, Respiratory Insufficiency therapy
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36. Personalized Predictive Hemodynamic Management for Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery: Feasibility of Cost-Benefit Derivatives of Digital Medical Devices.
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Frassanito L, Di Bidino R, Vassalli F, Michnacs K, Giuri PP, Zanfini BA, Catarci S, Filetici N, Sonnino C, Cicchetti A, Arcuri G, and Draisci G
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Background: Intraoperative hypotension is associated with increased perioperative complications, hospital length of stay (LOS) and healthcare expenditure in gynecologic surgery. We tested the hypothesis that the adoption of a machine learning-based warning algorithm (hypotension prediction index-HPI) might yield an economic advantage, with a reduction in adverse outcomes that outweighs the costs for its implementation as a medical device., Methods: A retrospective-matched cohort cost-benefit Italian study in gynecologic surgery was conducted. Sixty-six female patients treated with standard goal-directed therapy (GDT) were matched in a 2:1 ratio with thirty-three patients treated with HPI based on ASA status, diagnosis, procedure, surgical duration and age., Results: The most relevant contributor to medical costs was operating room occupation (46%), followed by hospital stay (30%) and medical devices (15%). Patients in the HPI group had EURO 300 greater outlay for medical devices without major differences in total costs (GDT 5425 (3505, 8127), HPI 5227 (4201, 7023) p = 0.697). A pre-specified subgroup analysis of 50% of patients undergoing laparotomic surgery showed similar medical device costs and total costs, with a non-significant saving of EUR 1000 in the HPI group (GDT 8005 (5961, 9679), HPI 7023 (5227, 11,438), p = 0.945). The hospital LOS and intensive care unit stay were similar in the cohorts and subgroups., Conclusions: Implementation of HPI is associated with a scenario of cost neutrality, with possible economic advantage in high-risk settings.
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37. Personalized Noninvasive Respiratory Support in the Perioperative Setting: State of the Art and Future Perspectives.
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Misseri G, Frassanito L, Simonte R, Rosà T, Grieco DL, Piersanti A, De Robertis E, and Gregoretti C
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Background: Noninvasive respiratory support (NRS), including high-flow nasal oxygen therapy (HFNOT), noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), are routinely used in the perioperative period. Objectives : This narrative review provides an overview on the perioperative use of NRS. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative respiratory support is discussed, along with potential future areas of research. Results : During induction of anesthesia, in selected patients at high risk of difficult intubation, NIV is associated with improved gas exchange and reduced risk of postoperative respiratory complications. HFNOT demonstrated an improvement in oxygenation. Evidence on the intraoperative use of NRS is limited. Compared with conventional oxygenation, HFNOT is associated with a reduced risk of hypoxemia during procedural sedation, and recent data indicate a possible role for HFNOT for intraoperative apneic oxygenation in specific surgical contexts. After extubation, "preemptive" NIV and HFNOT in unselected cohorts do not affect clinical outcome. Postoperative "curative" NIV in high-risk patients and among those exhibiting signs of respiratory failure can reduce reintubation rate, especially after abdominal surgery. Data on postoperative "curative" HFNOT are limited. Conclusions : There is increasing evidence on the perioperative use of NRS. Use of NRS should be tailored based on the patient's specific characteristics and type of surgery, aimed at a personalized cost-effective approach.
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38. Ultrasound-Guided Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block vs. Ultrasound-Guided Bilateral Posterior Quadratus Lumborum Block for Postoperative Analgesia after Caesarean Section: An Observational Closed Mixed Cohort Study.
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Zanfini BA, Di Muro M, Biancone M, Catarci S, Piersanti A, Frassanito L, Ciancia M, Toni F, Santantonio MT, and Draisci G
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ESP block (ESPB) and posterior Quadratus Lumborum Block (pQLB) have been proposed as opioid-sparing techniques for the management of pain after abdominal surgery. Between December 2021 and October 2022, we conducted a retrospective comparative study at the delivery suite of Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy, to compare the efficacy of ESPB and pQLB in preventing postoperative pain after an elective caesarean section (CS). The primary outcome was total morphine consumption in the first 24 h. Secondary outcomes were time to first opioid request; Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) at 0, 2, 6, 12 and 24 h; vital signs; adverse events. Fifty-two women were included. The total cumulative dose of morphine was not significantly different between the two groups of patients ( p = 0.897). Time to first dose of morphine, NPRS values and haemodynamic parameters were not statistically different between the two groups. NPRS values significantly increased ( p < 0.001) at the different time intervals considered. The need for rescue doses of morphine was lower in the ESPB group compared to the pQLB group (hazard ratio of 0.51, 95% CI (0.27 to 0.95), p = 0.030). No adverse event was reported. ESPB seems to be as effective as pQLB in providing analgesia after CS.
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39. Reliability of pulse pressure and stroke volume variation in assessing fluid responsiveness in the operating room: a metanalysis and a metaregression.
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Messina A, Caporale M, Calabrò L, Lionetti G, Bono D, Matronola GM, Brunati A, Frassanito L, Morenghi E, Antonelli M, Chew MS, and Cecconi M
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- Adult, Humans, Blood Pressure physiology, Stroke Volume physiology, Reproducibility of Results, Colloids, Fluid Therapy, ROC Curve, Hemodynamics, Operating Rooms
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Background: Pulse pressure and stroke volume variation (PPV and SVV) have been widely used in surgical patients as predictors of fluid challenge (FC) response. Several factors may affect the reliability of these indices in predicting fluid responsiveness, such as the position of the patient, the use of laparoscopy and the opening of the abdomen or the chest, combined FC characteristics, the tidal volume (Vt) and the type of anesthesia., Methods: Systematic review and metanalysis of PPV and SVV use in surgical adult patients. The QUADAS-2 scale was used to assess the risk of bias of included studies. We adopted a metanalysis pooling of aggregate data from 5 subgroups of studies with random effects models using the common-effect inverse variance model. The area under the curve (AUC) of pooled receiving operating characteristics (ROC) curves was reported. A metaregression was performed using FC type, volume, and rate as independent variables., Results: We selected 59 studies enrolling 2,947 patients, with a median of fluid responders of 55% (46-63). The pooled AUC for the PPV was 0.77 (0.73-0.80), with a mean threshold of 10.8 (10.6-11.0). The pooled AUC for the SVV was 0.76 (0.72-0.80), with a mean threshold of 12.1 (11.6-12.7); 19 studies (32.2%) reported the grey zone of PPV or SVV, with a median of 56% (40-62) and 57% (46-83) of patients included, respectively. In the different subgroups, the AUC and the best thresholds ranged from 0.69 and 0.81 and from 6.9 to 11.5% for the PPV, and from 0.73 to 0.79 and 9.9 to 10.8% for the SVV. A high Vt and the choice of colloids positively impacted on PPV performance, especially among patients with closed chest and abdomen, or in prone position., Conclusion: The overall performance of PPV and SVV in operating room in predicting fluid responsiveness is moderate, ranging close to an AUC of 0.80 only some subgroups of surgical patients. The grey zone of these dynamic indices is wide and should be carefully considered during the assessment of fluid responsiveness. A high Vt and the choice of colloids for the FC are factors potentially influencing PPV reliability., Trial Registration: PROSPERO (CRD42022379120), December 2022. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=379120., (© 2023. The Author(s).)
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40. Effect of a pre-emptive 2-hour session of high-flow nasal oxygen on postoperative oxygenation after major gynaecologic surgery: a randomised clinical trial.
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Frassanito L, Grieco DL, Zanfini BA, Catarci S, Rosà T, Settanni D, Fedele C, Scambia G, Draisci G, and Antonelli M
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- Adult, Humans, Female, Lung, Respiration, Artificial, Postoperative Complications prevention & control, Postoperative Complications drug therapy, Gynecologic Surgical Procedures, Oxygen Inhalation Therapy, Oxygen therapeutic use, Pulmonary Atelectasis
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Background: We aimed at determining whether a 2-h session of high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) immediately after extubation improves oxygen exchange after major gynaecological surgery in the Trendelenburg position in adult female patients., Methods: In this single-centre, open-label, randomised trial, patients who underwent major gynaecological surgery were randomised to HFNO or conventional oxygen treatment with a Venturi mask. The primary outcome was the Pao
2 /FiO2 ratio after 2 h of treatment. Secondary outcomes included lung ultrasound score, diaphragm thickening fraction, dyspnoea, ventilatory frequency, Paco2 , the percentage of patients with impaired gas exchange (Pao2 /FiO2 ≤40 kPa) after 2 h of treatment, and postoperative pulmonary complications at 30 days., Results: A total of 83 patients were included (42 in the HFNO group and 41 in the conventional treatment group). After 2 h of treatment, median (inter-quartile range) Pao2 /FiO2 was 52.9 (47.9-65.2) kPa in the HFNO group and 45.7 (36.4 -55.9) kPa in the conventional treatment group (mean difference 8.7 kPa [95% CI: 3.4 to 13.9], P=0.003). The lung ultrasound score was lower in the HFNO group than in the conventional treatment group (9 [6-10] vs 12 [10-14], P<0.001), mostly because of the difference of the score in dorsal areas (7 [6-8] vs 10 [9-10], P<0.001). The percentage of patients with impaired gas exchange was lower in the HFNO group than in the conventional treatment group (5% vs 37%, P<0.001). All other secondary outcomes were not different between groups., Conclusions: In patients who underwent major gynaecological surgery, a pre-emptive 2-h session of HFNO after extubation improved postoperative oxygen exchange and reduced atelectasis compared with a conventional oxygen treatment strategy., Clinical Trial Registration: NCT04566419., (Copyright © 2023 British Journal of Anaesthesia. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)- Published
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41. Hypotension Prediction Index guided Goal Directed therapy and the amount of Hypotension during Major Gynaecologic Oncologic Surgery: a Randomized Controlled clinical Trial.
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Frassanito L, Giuri PP, Vassalli F, Piersanti A, Garcia MIM, Sonnino C, Zanfini BA, Catarci S, Antonelli M, and Draisci G
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- Humans, Female, Arterial Pressure, Vascular Surgical Procedures, Hemodynamics, Goals, Hypotension
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Intraoperative hypotension (IOH) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) is a machine learning derived algorithm that predicts IOH shortly before it occurs. We tested the hypothesis that the application of the HPI in combination with a pre-defined Goal Directed Therapy (GDT) hemodynamic protocol reduces IOH during major gynaecologic oncologic surgery. We enrolled women scheduled for major gynaecologic oncologic surgery under general anesthesia with invasive arterial pressure monitoring. Patients were randomized to a GDT protocol aimed at optimizing stroke volume index (SVI) or hemodynamic management based on HPI guidance in addition to GDT. The primary outcome was the amount of IOH, defined as the timeweighted average (TWA) mean arterial pressure (MAP) < 65 mmHg. Secondary outcome was the TWA-MAP < 65 mmHg during the first 20 min after induction of GA. After exclusion of 10 patients the final analysis included 60 patients (30 in each group). The median (25-75th IQR) TWA-MAP < 65 mmHg was 0.14 (0.04-0.66) mmHg in HPI group versus 0.77 (0.36-1.30) mmHg in Control group, P < 0.001. During the first 20 min after induction of GA, the median TWA-MAP < 65 mmHg was 0.53 (0.06-1.8) mmHg in the HPI group and 2.15 (0.65-4.2) mmHg in the Control group, P = 0.001. Compared to a GDT protocol aimed to SVI optimization, a machine learning-derived algorithm for prediction of IOH combined with a GDT hemodynamic protocol, reduced IOH and hypotension after induction of general anesthesia in patients undergoing major gynaecologic oncologic surgery.Trial registration number: NCT04547491. Date of registration: 10/09/2020., (© 2023. The Author(s).)
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42. Blended (Combined Spinal and General) vs. General Anesthesia for Abdominal Hysterectomy: A Retrospective Study.
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Catarci S, Zanfini BA, Capone E, Vassalli F, Frassanito L, Biancone M, Di Muro M, Fagotti A, Fanfani F, Scambia G, and Draisci G
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Background: Adequate pain management for abdominal hysterectomy is a key factor to decrease postoperative morbidity, hospital length of stay and chronic pain. General anesthesia is still the most widely used technique for abdominal hysterectomy. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of blended anesthesia (spinal and general anesthesia) compared to balanced general anesthesia in patients undergoing hysterectomy with or without lymphadenectomy for ovarian, endometrial or cervical cancer or for fibromatosis., Methods: We retrospectively collected data from adult ASA 1 to 3 patients scheduled for laparoscopic or mini-laparotomic hysterectomy with or without lymphadenectomy for ovarian, endometrial or cervical cancer or for fibromatosis. Exclusion criteria were age below 18 years, ASA > 3, previous chronic use of analgesics, psychiatric disorders, laparotomic surgery with an incision above the belly button and surgery extended to the upper abdomen for the presence of cancer localizations (e.g., liver, spleen or diaphragm surgery). The cohort of patients was retrospectively divided into three groups according to the anesthetic management: general anesthesia and spinal with morphine and local anesthetic (Group 1), general anesthesia and spinal with morphine (Group 2) and general anesthesia without spinal (Group 3)., Results: NRS was lower in the spinal anesthesia groups (Groups 1 and 2) than in the general anesthesia group (Group 3) for every time point but at 48 h. The addition of local anesthetics conferred a small but significant NRS decrease ( p = 0.009). A higher percentage of patients in Group 3 received intraoperative sufentanil (52.2 ± 18 mcg in Group 3 vs. Group 1 31.8 ± 16.2 mcg, Group 2 44.1 ± 15.6, p < 0.001) and additional techniques for postoperative pain control (11.4% in Group 3 vs. 2.1% in Group 1 and 0.8% in Group 2, p < 0.001). Intraoperative hypotension (MAP < 65 mmHg) lasting more than 5 min was more frequent in patients receiving spinal anesthesia, especially with local anesthetics (Group 1 25.8%, Group 2 14.6%, Group 3 11.6%, p < 0.001), with the resulting increased need for vasopressors. Recovery-room discharge criteria were met earlier in the spinal anesthesia groups than in the general anesthesia group (Group 1 102 ± 44 min, Group 2 91.9 ± 46.5 min, Group 3 126 ± 90.7 min, p < 0.05). No differences were noted in postoperative mobilization or duration of ileus., Conclusions: Intrathecal administration of morphine with or without local anesthetic as a component of blended anesthesia is effective in improving postoperative pain control following laparoscopic or mini-laparotomic hysterectomy, in reducing intraoperative opioid consumption, in decreasing postoperative rescue analgesics consumption and the need for any additional analgesic technique. We recommend managing postoperative pain with a strategy tailored to the patient's physical status and the type of surgery, preventing and treating side effects of pain treatments.
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43. Real Evidence and Misconceptions about Malignant Hyperthermia in Children: A Narrative Review.
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Frassanito L, Sbaraglia F, Piersanti A, Vassalli F, Lucente M, Filetici N, Zanfini BA, Catarci S, and Draisci G
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Malignant hyperthermia is a rare but life-threatening pharmacogenetic disorder triggered by exposure to specific anesthetic agents. Although this occurrence could affect virtually any patient during the perioperative time, the pediatric population is particularly vulnerable, and it has a five-fold higher incidence in children compared to adults. In the last few decades, synergistic efforts among leading anesthesiology, pediatrics, and neurology associations have produced new evidence concerning the diagnostic pathway, avoiding unnecessary testing and limiting false diagnoses. However, a personalized approach and an effective prevention policy focused on clearly recognizing the high-risk population, defining perioperative trigger-free hospitalization, and rapid activation of supportive therapy should be improved. Based on epidemiological data, many national scientific societies have produced consistent guidelines, but many misconceptions are common among physicians and healthcare workers. This review shall consider all these aspects and summarize the most recent updates.
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44. Noninvasive hypotension Prediction Index versus continuous blood pressure monitoring and intraoperative hypotension.
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Frassanito L, Giuri PP, Vassalli F, Piersanti A, Zanfini BA, Catarci S, Olivieri C, DE Martino S, Santantonio MT, Filetici N, and Draisci G
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- Humans, Blood Pressure physiology, Blood Pressure Determination, Monitoring, Physiologic, Hypotension diagnosis, Hypotension etiology
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45. Intraoperative hypotension when using hypotension prediction index software during major noncardiac surgery: a European multicentre prospective observational registry (EU HYPROTECT).
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Kouz K, Monge García MI, Cerutti E, Lisanti I, Draisci G, Frassanito L, Sander M, Ali Akbari A, Frey UH, Grundmann CD, Davies SJ, Donati A, Ripolles-Melchor J, García-López D, Vojnar B, Gayat É, Noll E, Bramlage P, and Saugel B
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Background: Intraoperative hypotension is associated with organ injury. Current intraoperative arterial pressure management is mainly reactive. Predictive haemodynamic monitoring may help clinicians reduce intraoperative hypotension. The Acumen™ Hypotension Prediction Index software (HPI-software) (Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA, USA) was developed to predict hypotension. We built up the European multicentre, prospective, observational EU HYPROTECT Registry to describe the incidence, duration, and severity of intraoperative hypotension when using HPI-software monitoring in patients having noncardiac surgery., Methods: We enrolled 749 patients having elective major noncardiac surgery in 12 medical centres in five European countries. Patients were monitored using the HPI-software. We quantified hypotension using the time-weighted average MAP <65 mm Hg (primary endpoint), the proportion of patients with at least one ≥1 min episode of a MAP <65 mm Hg, the number of ≥1 min episodes of a MAP <65 mm Hg, and duration patients spent below a MAP of 65 mm Hg., Results: We included 702 patients in the final analysis. The median time-weighted average MAP <65 mm Hg was 0.03 (0.00-0.20) mm Hg. In addition, 285 patients (41%) had no ≥1 min episode of a MAP <65 mm Hg; 417 patients (59%) had at least one. The median number of ≥1 min episodes of a MAP <65 mm Hg was 1 (0-3). Patients spent a median of 2 (0-9) min below a MAP of 65 mm Hg., Conclusions: The median time-weighted average MAP <65 mm Hg was very low in patients in this registry. This suggests that using HPI-software monitoring may help reduce the duration and severity of intraoperative hypotension in patients having noncardiac surgery., Competing Interests: KK, LF, MS, UHF, CDG, JR-M, and DG-L are consultants for and have received honoraria for giving lectures from Edwards Lifesciences (Irvine, CA, USA). KK is a consultant for Vygon (Aachen, Germany). MIMG has been an employee of Edwards Lifesciences at the onset of the registry. EC has received honoraria for giving lectures from Edwards Lifesciences and MSD (Puteaux, France). MS has received research funding for investigator-initiated trials from Edwards Lifesciences, is a consultant for and has received honoraria for giving lectures from AMOMED (Vienna, Austria), and has received honoraria for giving lectures from Orion Pharma (Hamburg, Germany). AAA and BV have received honoraria for giving lectures from Edwards Lifesciences. UHF has received honoraria for giving lectures from CSL Behring (King of Prussia, PA, USA. SJD is a consultant for and has received honoraria for giving lectures and restricted and unrestricted research grants from Edwards Lifesciences. BV is a consultant for Ratiopharm GmbH (Ulm, Germany). EG is a consultant for Edwards Lifesciences and has received consultant fees from Baxter (Deerfield, IL, USA) and research grants from Radiometer (Krefeld, Germany) and Philips (Böblingen, Germany). EN is a consultant for and received honoraria from Edwards Lifesciences, Masimo (Neuchatel, Switzerland), and MSD. PB is a consultant for Edwards Lifesciences, and his institution IPPMed received research funding for the organisation of this project. BS is a consultant for and has received institutional restricted research grants and honoraria for giving lectures from Edwards Lifesciences, Baxter, GE Healthcare (Chicago, IL, USA), and Pulsion Medical Systems SE (Feldkirchen, Germany); is a consultant for and has received honoraria for giving lectures from Philips Medizin Systeme Böblingen GmbH (Böblingen, Germany); has received institutional restricted research grants and honoraria for giving lectures from CNSystems Medizintechnik GmbH (Graz, Austria); is a consultant for Maquet Critical Care (Solna, Sweden); has received honoraria for giving lectures from Getinge (Gothenburg, Sweden); is a consultant for and has received honoraria for giving lectures from Vygon; is a consultant for and has received institutional restricted research grants from Retia Medical LLC (Valhalla, NY, USA); has received institutional restricted research grants from Osypka Medical (Berlin, Germany); and was a consultant for and has received institutional restricted research grants from Tensys Medical, Inc. (San Diego, CA, USA). IL, GD, and AD declared to have no potential conflicts of interest., (© 2023 The Author(s).)
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46. A case report of an atypical haemolytic uremic syndrome in pregnancy: something wicked this way comes.
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Catarci S, Zanfini BA, Di Muro M, Capone E, Frassanito L, Santantonio MT, and Draisci G
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- Adult, Female, Humans, Pregnancy, Cesarean Section adverse effects, Hemorrhage, Kidney, Acute Kidney Injury etiology, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome therapy, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome drug therapy, Complement Inactivating Agents therapeutic use, Pregnancy Complications
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Background: Atypical Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome is an acute life-threatening condition, characterized by the clinical triad of microangiopathic hemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, kidney injury. Management of pregnants affected by Atypical Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome can be a serious concern for obstetric anesthesiologist in the delivery room and in the intensive care unit., Case Presentation: A 35-year-old primigravida with a monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy, presented with an acute haemorrhage due to retained placenta after elective caesarean section and underwent surgical exploration. In the postoperative period, the patient progressively developed hypoxemic respiratory failure and, later on, anaemia, severe thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney injury. A timely diagnosis of Atypical Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome was made. Non-invasive ventilation and high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy sessions were initially required. Hypertensive crisis and fluid overload were aggressively treated with a combination of beta and alpha adrenergic blockers (labetalol 0,3 mg/kg/h by continuous intravenous infusion for the first 24 hours, bisoprolol 2,5 mg twice daily for the first 48 hours, doxazosin 2 mg twice daily), central sympatholytics (methyldopa 250 mg twice daily for the first 72 hours, transdermal clonidine 5 mg by the third day), diuretics (furosemide 20 mg three times daily), calcium antagonists (amlodipine 5 mg twice daily). Eculizumab 900 mg was administered via intravenous infusion once per week, attaining hematological and renal remissions. The patient also received several blood transfusion units and anti- meningococcal B, anti-pneumococcal, anti-haemophilus influenzae type B vaccination. Her clinical condition progressively improved, and she was finally discharged from intensive care unit 5 days after admission., Conclusions: The clinical course of this report underlines how crucial it is for the obstetric anaesthesiologist to promptly identify Atypical Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome, since early initiation of eculizumab, together with supportive therapy, has a direct effect on patient outcome., (© 2023. The Author(s).)
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47. The Effect of Epidural Analgesia on Labour and Neonatal and Maternal Outcomes in 1, 2a, 3, and 4a Robson's Classes: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.
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Zanfini BA, Catarci S, Vassalli F, Laurita Longo V, Biancone M, Carducci B, Frassanito L, Lanzone A, and Draisci G
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Background: Lumbar epidural analgesia (EA) is the most commonly used method for reducing labour pain, but its impact on the duration of the second stage of labour and on neonatal and maternal outcomes remains a matter of debate. Our aim was to examine whether EA affected the course and the outcomes of labour among patients divided according to the Robson-10 group classification system. Methods: Patients of Robson’s classes 1, 2a, 3, and 4a were divided into either the EA group or the non-epidural analgesia (NEA) group. A propensity score-matching analysis was performed to balance the intergroup differences. The primary goal was to analyse the duration of the second stage of labour. The secondary goals were to evaluate neonatal and maternal outcomes. Results: In total, 21,808 cases were analysed. The second stage of labour for all groups was prolonged using EA (p < 0.05) without statistically significant differences in neonatal outcomes. EA resulted in a lower rate of episiotomies in nulliparous patients, with a higher rate of operative vaginal deliveries (OVD) (p < 0.05) and Caesarean sections (CS) (p < 0.05) in some classes. Conclusions: EA prolonged the duration of labour without affecting neonatal outcomes and reduced the rate of episiotomies, but also increased the rate of OVDs.
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48. Hypotension Prediction Index with non-invasive continuous arterial pressure waveforms (ClearSight): clinical performance in Gynaecologic Oncologic Surgery.
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Frassanito L, Giuri PP, Vassalli F, Piersanti A, Longo A, Zanfini BA, Catarci S, Fagotti A, Scambia G, and Draisci G
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- Anesthesia, General, Female, Humans, Retrospective Studies, Sensitivity and Specificity, Arterial Pressure, Hypotension diagnosis
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Intraoperative hypotension (IOH) is common during major surgery and is associated with a poor postoperative outcome. Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) is an algorithm derived from machine learning that uses the arterial waveform to predict IOH. The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic ability of HPI working with non-invasive ClearSight system in predicting impending hypotension in patients undergoing major gynaecologic oncologic surgery (GOS). In this retrospective analysis hemodynamic data were downloaded from an Edwards Lifesciences HemoSphere platform and analysed. Receiver operating characteristic curves were constructed to evaluate the performance of HPI working on the ClearSight pressure waveform in predicting hypotensive events, defined as mean arterial pressure < 65 mmHg for > 1 min. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value were computed at a cutpoint (the value which minimizes the difference between sensitivity and specificity). Thirty-one patients undergoing GOS were included in the analysis, 28 of which had complete data set. The HPI predicted hypotensive events with a sensitivity of 0.85 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.73-0.94] and specificity of 0.85 (95% CI 0.74-0.95) 15 min before the event [area under the curve (AUC) 0.95 (95% CI 0.89-0.99)]; with a sensitivity of 0.82 (95% CI 0.71-0.92) and specificity of 0.83 (95% CI 0.71-0.93) 10 min before the event [AUC 0.9 (95% CI 0.83-0.97)]; and with a sensitivity of 0.86 (95% CI 0.78-0.93) and specificity 0.86 (95% CI 0.77-0.94) 5 min before the event [AUC 0.93 (95% CI 0.89-0.97)]. HPI provides accurate and continuous prediction of impending IOH before its occurrence in patients undergoing GOS in general anesthesia., (© 2021. The Author(s).)
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49. Bilateral lumbar ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block versus local anesthetic infiltration for perioperative analgesia in lumbar spine surgery: a randomized controlled trial.
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Vergari A, Frassanito L, DI Muro M, Nestorini R, Chierichini A, Rossi M, and DI Stasio E
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- Analgesics, Opioid therapeutic use, Anesthetics, Local, Humans, Pain, Postoperative drug therapy, Pain, Postoperative etiology, Pain, Postoperative prevention & control, Ropivacaine, Ultrasonography, Interventional, Analgesia adverse effects, Nerve Block adverse effects
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Background: Lumbar spinal surgery is associated with severe postoperative pain. We examined the analgesic efficacy of bilateral lumbar ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) with ropivacaine compared with local infiltration., Methods: Patients undergoing elective lumbar arthrodesis were randomly divided into two groups. Control group received 0.375% ropivacaine 40 mL through the wound, and ESPB group received preoperative bilateral ESPB with 0.375% ropivacaine 40 mL. Primary outcome was postoperative pain intensity at rest using a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Secondary outcomes included difference in pain intensity between preintervention and defined timepoints, total amount of opioid analgesic requested by the patients at the same timepoints, the incidence of any adverse event, and the length of hospital stay (LOS) after surgery., Results: Sixty patients were enrolled in the study. After surgery we detected a NRS value of 1.9±1.5 in ESPB group and 5.9±1.6 in control group (P<0.001). About the opioid consumption we found a total sufentanil tablets consumption of 17±6 and 10±3 at 48 hours for control group and ESPB group, respectively (P<0.001). Concerning LOS, 30 (100%) patients in the control group and 22 (73.3%) in ESPB group were discharged after 72 hours (P=0.005)., Conclusions: Bilateral ultrasound-guided ESPB offers improved postoperative analgesia compared with local infiltration in patients undergoing lumbar spinal surgery.
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50. Impact of maternal lateral tilt on cardiac output during caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia: a prospective observational study.
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Sonnino C, Frassanito L, Piersanti A, Giuri PP, Zanfini BA, Catarci S, and Draisci G
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- Blood Pressure, Cardiac Output physiology, Cesarean Section, Female, Hemodynamics, Humans, Pregnancy, Anesthesia, Spinal, Hypotension
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Background: Left uterine displacement (LUD) has been questioned as an effective strategy to prevent aortocaval compression after spinal anesthesia (SA) for cesarean delivery (CD). We tested if LUD has a significant impact on cardiac output (CO) in patients undergoing CD under SA during continuous non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring with Clearsight., Methods: Forty-six patients were included in the final analysis. We considered 4 timepoints of 5 min each: T1 = baseline with LUD; T2 = baseline without LUD; T3 = after SA with LUD; T4 = after SA without LUD. LUD was then repositioned for CD. The primary outcome was to assess if CO decreased from T3 to T4 of at least 1.0 L/min. We also compared CO between T1 and T2 and other hemodynamic variables: mean, systolic and diastolic blood pressure (respectively MAP, SAP and DAP), heart rate (HR), stroke volume (SV), stroke volume variation (SVV), pulse pressure variation (PPV), contractility (dP/dt), dynamic arterial elastance (Ea
dyn ) at the different timepoints. Data on fetal Apgar scores and umbilical arterial and venous pH were collected., Results: CO did not vary from T3 to T4 (CO mean difference -0.02 L/min [95% CI -0.88 to 0.82; P = 1). No significant variation was registered for any variable at any timepoint., Conclusions: LUD did not show a significant impact on CO during continuous hemodynamic monitoring after SA for CD., Trial Registration: (retrospectively registered on 03/12/2021) NCT05143684 ., (© 2022. The Author(s).)- Published
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