Efficacy of ozone therapy for oral mucosa wound healing: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVES: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of ozone therapy in oral ulcers healing when compared to placebo or active treatments. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The search was carried out using PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Lilacs databases. Clinical trials involving human participants were included. The Risk Ratio (RR) and the standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95%CI (confidence interval) were calculated. The ROBINS-I (risk of bias in non-randomized studies of interventions) and RoB2 (risk of bias tool for randomized trials) assessment tool was used to detect bias. RESULTS: After the selection process, 12 studies were included. The meta-analysis showed that ozone therapy helps to reduce the size of the traumatic and autoimmune ulcers (RR=-0.44; 95% CI -0.71,-0.17; I2=0%) in comparison to placebo. Regarding pain reduction, ozone was superior to placebo (RR = 1.29, 95% CI -1.6 to -0.95); I2=0%), and equivalent to topical corticosteroid and laser photobiomodulation (RR = 0.26, 95% CI -0.27,0.78, p = 0.34). CONCLUSION: Ozone therapy is an alternative for accelerating healing and reducing pain for both traumatic and autoimmune ulcers. However, the quality of evidence is limited. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Oral ulcerations are usually painful and impact quality of life requiring different approaches to boost wound healing and reduce symptoms. For this purpose, ozone therapy is a promising strategy.

Unravelling the analgesic effects of perioperative magnesium in general abdominal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

BACKGROUND: Prior research has established the effectiveness of magnesium in relieving postoperative pain. This article aims to evaluate magnesium sulfate for perioperative analgesia in adults undergoing general abdominal surgery under general anesthesia. OBJECTIVE: The primary aim was to assess pain scores at 6 and 24 hours postoperatively in patients receiving magnesium sulfate vs. the control group. Secondary outcomes were postoperative opioid consumption, perioperative complications, and time to rescue analgesia. METHODS: A comprehensive database search identified studies comparing magnesium sulfate with control in adults undergoing general anesthesia for general abdominal surgery. Using random-effects models, data were presented as mean ± Standard Deviation (SD) or Odds Ratios (OR) with corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (95% CI). A two-sided p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: In total, 31 studies involving 1762 participants met the inclusion criteria. The magnesium group showed significantly lower postoperative pain scores at both early (within six hours) and late (up to 24 hours) time points compared to the control group. The early mean score was 3.1 ± 1.4 vs. 4.2 ± 2.3, and the late mean score was 2.3 ± 1.1 vs. 2.7 ± 1.5, resulting in an overall Mean Difference (MD) of -0.72; 95% CI -0.99, -0.44; p < 0.00001. The magnesium group was associated with lower rates of postoperative opioid consumption and shivering and had a longer time to first analgesia administration compared to the saline control group. CONCLUSION: Magnesium sulfate administration was linked to reduced postoperative pain and opioid consumption following general abdominal surgery.

Tramadol/Diclofenac Fixed-Dose Combination for Acute Pain Management: Bioavailability Assessment of a Generic Product.

The multimodal analgesia strategy for acute pain involves using 2 or more analgesic medications with distinct mechanisms of action. This study assessed the bioavailability and tolerability of 2 tramadol hydrochloride (50 mg)/diclofenac sodium (50 mg) fixed-dose combination formulations under fed conditions to attend the Brazilian regulatory requirements for generic product registration. An open-label, randomized, single-dose, 2-period, 2-way crossover trial was conducted, including healthy subjects of both sexes. Subjects received a single dose of either the test or reference formulation of tramadol/diclofenac fixed-dose combination tablets with a 7-day washout period. Blood samples were collected up to 36 hours after dosing for tramadol and 12 hours for diclofenac and quantified using a validated liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method. Of 56 subjects enrolled, 53 completed the study. The 90% confidence intervals for maximum plasma concentration and area under the concentration-time curve from time 0 to the last quantifiable concentration were within acceptable bioequivalence limits of 80%-125%. Considering the results presented in this study, the test formulation is bioequivalent to the reference formulation and could be interchangeable in medical practice.

Update on Musculoskeletal Pain Management.

Pain is the most common complaint reported to orthopedists in the outpatient clinic, emergency room, or booth. Numerous publications report the inadequate management of both acute and chronic pain by health professionals. This updated article aims to provide information about musculoskeletal pain, its classification, evaluation, diagnosis, and the multimodal therapeutic approach for each case. For acute pain, adequate control allows for earlier rehabilitation to work and reduces the rates of pain chronification. For chronic pain, the goal is to reduce its intensity and improve the quality of life. Currently, some procedures are increasingly used and aided by imaging tests for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Validation of the Portuguese Version of the Short-Form Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale (CMPS-SF) According to COSMIN and GRADE Guidelines.

We aimed to validate the CMPS-SF according to COSMIN and GRADE guidelines. Four trained evaluators assessed 208 videos (pre-operative-M1, peak of pain-M2, 1 h after the peak of pain and analgesia (rescue)-M3, and 24 h post-extubation-M4) of 52 dogs, divided into negative controls (n = 10), soft tissue surgeries (n = 22), and orthopedic surgeries (n = 20). The videos were randomized and blinded as to when they were filmed, and were evaluated in two stages, 21 days apart. According to confirmatory analysis, the CMPS-SF is a unidimensional scale. Intra-observer reliability was between 0.80 and 0.99 and inter-observer reliability between 0.73 and 0.86. Criterion validity was confirmed by the correlation between the CMPS-SF and other unidimensional scales (≥0.7). The differences between the scores were M2 ≥ M3 > M4 > M1 (responsiveness), and the scale presented construct validity (higher postoperative pain scores in dogs undergoing surgery versus control). Internal consistency was 0.7 (Cronbach's α) and 0.77 (McDonald's ω), and the item-total correlation was between 0.3 and 0.7, except for "A(ii)-Attention to wound". Specificity and sensitivity were 78-87% and 74-83%, respectively. The cut-off point for rescue analgesia was ≥5 or ≥4 excluding item B(iii) mobility, and the GRADE classification was high, confirming the validity of the scale.

Efficacy of Preemptive Analgesia with Amantadine for Controlling Postoperative Pain in Cats Undergoing Ovariohysterectomy.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the preemptive administration of amantadine on postoperative analgesia in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy and its influence on the physiological parameters. Twenty healthy domestic cats scheduled to undergo ovariohysterectomy at the Santa Cruz State University, Ilhéus, were divided into two groups: the control group (Group C; n = 10) and the amantadine group (Group A; n = 10). The cats in Group C received placebo capsules 30 min prior to the standard anesthetic protocol, whereas those in Group A received 5 mg/kg of amantadine orally 30 min prior to the standard anesthetic protocol. Postoperative pain was assessed using the visual analog scale and the UNESP-Botucatu multidimensional scale for the evaluation of postoperative pain in cats. The administration of amantadine had no effect on the physiological parameters evaluated. The pain scores in Group A were lower than those in Group C, indicating that the frequency of rescue analgesic administration cats in Group A was lower. That way, preemptive oral administration of amantadine at a dose of 5 mg/kg was effective at controlling postoperative pain in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy. Moreover, no adverse effects or alterations in the physiological patterns were observed in the treated animals.

The brief measure of preoperative emotional stress screens preoperative maladaptive psychological features and predicts postoperative opioid use: an observational study.

BACKGROUND: The Brief Measure of Preoperative Emotional Stress (B-MEPS) is a suitable screening tool for Preoperative Emotional Stress (PES). However, personalized decision-making demands practical interpretation of the refined version of B-MEPS. Thus, we propose and validate cut-off points on the B-MEPS to classify PES. Also, we assessed if the cut-off points screened preoperative maladaptive psychological features and predicted postoperative opioid use. METHODS: This observational study comprises samples of two other primary studies, with 1009 and 233 individuals, respectively. The latent class analysis derived emotional stress subgroups using B-MEPS items. We compared membership with the B-MEPS score through the Youden index. Concurrent criterion validity of the cut-off points was performed with the severity of preoperative depressive symptoms, pain catastrophizing, central sensitization, and sleep quality. Predictive criterion validity was performed with opioid use after surgery. RESULTS: We chose a model with three classes labeled mild, moderate, and severe. The Youden index points -0.1663 and 0.7614 of the B-MEPS score classify individuals, in the severe class, with a sensitivity of 85.7% (80.1%-90.3%) and specificity of 93.5% (91.5-95.1%). The cut-off points of the B-MEPS score have satisfactory concurrent and predictive criterion validity. CONCLUSIONS: These findings showed that the preoperative emotional stress index on the B-MEPS offers suitable sensitivity and specificity for discriminating the severity of preoperative psychological stress. They provide a simple tool to identify patients prone to severe PES related to maladaptive psychological features, which might influence the perception of pain and analgesic opioid use in the postoperative period.

The brief measure of preoperative emotional stress screens preoperative maladaptive psychological features and predicts postoperative opioid use: an observational study

Abstract Background: The Brief Measure of Preoperative Emotional Stress (B-MEPS) is a suitable screening tool for Preoperative Emotional Stress (PES). However, personalized decision-making demands practical interpretation of the refined version of B-MEPS. Thus, we propose and validate cut-off points on the B-MEPS to classify PES. Also, we assessed if the cut-off points screened preoperative maladaptive psychological features and predicted postoperative opioid use. Methods: This observational study comprises samples of two other primary studies, with 1009 and 233 individuals, respectively. The latent class analysis derived emotional stress subgroups using B-MEPS items. We compared membership with the B-MEPS score through the Youden index. Concurrent criterion validity of the cut-off points was performed with the severity of preoperative depressive symptoms, pain catastrophizing, central sensitization, and sleep quality. Predictive criterion validity was performed with opioid use after surgery. Results: We chose a model with three classes labeled mild, moderate, and severe. The Youden index points −0.1663 and 0.7614 of the B-MEPS score classify individuals, in the severe class, with a sensitivity of 85.7% (80.1%-90.3%) and specificity of 93.5% (91.5-95.1%). The cut-off points of the B-MEPS score have satisfactory concurrent and predictive criterion validity. Conclusions: These findings showed that the preoperative emotional stress index on the B-MEPS offers suitable sensitivity and specificity for discriminating the severity of preoperative psychological stress. They provide a simple tool to identify patients prone to severe PES related to maladaptive psychological features, which might influence the perception of pain and analgesic opioid use in the postoperative period.

Multimodal analgesia versus patient-controlled analgesia in the management of acute postoperative spinal pain: systematic review and meta-analysis / Analgesia multimodal versus analgesia controlada pelo paciente no tratamento da dor aguda pós-operatória da coluna: revisão sistemática e meta-análise

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Spine diseases have a high annual prevalence and are the main causes of years lived with disability and chronic pain. Among the postoperative analgesic control options, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) and multimodal analgesia (MMA) have shown good clinical results. This meta-analysis seeks new evidence to help in the treatment of acute postoperative pain in patients undergoing spinal surgery. CONTENTS: The following databases were used: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Medline and Embase. Studies that compared two post-surgical analgesic interventions were included; MMA and PCA. The parameters evaluated were: analgesic effect; opioid consumption; length of hospital stay; and adverse effects. Registration of the systematic review protocol: (PROSPERO CRD42023446627). There was no statistical difference when assessing analgesic improvement comparing MMA to PCA (MD -0.12 [-0.41, 0.17] 95%CI with p=0.69). There was a statistical difference, with lower opioid consumption in MMA compared to PCA (MD -3.04 [-3.69, -2.39] 95%CI with p=0.0002). Statistically significant difference regarding length of hospital stay in favor of MMA (MD -13.17 [-16.98, -9.36] 95%CI with p=0.00001), and significantly lower incidence of nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing MMA in compared to PCA (OR 0.26 [0.11, -0.64] 95%CI with p=0.003). CONCLUSION: MMA was equivalent to PCA in the treatment of acute postoperative spinal pain, with the significant clinical advantage and safety of lower amounts of infused opioids, shorter hospital stay and lower incidence of adverse effects.

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: As doenças da coluna apresentam alta prevalência anual e são as principais causas de anos vividos com incapacidade e de cronificação da dor. Dentre as opções de controle analgésico pós-operatória, a analgesia controlada pelo paciente (ACP) e a analgesia multimodal (AMM) apresentam bons resultados clínicos. O objetivo deste estudo foi buscar novas evidências que auxiliem no tratamento da dor aguda no pós-operatório do paciente submetido à cirurgia da coluna. CONTEÚDO: As bases de dados utilizadas: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Medline e Embase. Foram incluídos estudos que compararam duas intervenções analgésicas pós-cirúrgicas; AMM e ACP. Os parâmetros avaliados foram: efeito analgésico; consumo de opioide; tempo de internação hospitalar e efeitos adversos. Registro do protocolo de revisão sistemática: (PROSPERO CRD42023446627). Não houve diferença estatística quando avaliadas a melhora analgésica comparando a AMM à ACP (MD -0,12 [-0,41, 0,17] 95%CI com p=0,69). Houve diferença estatística, com menor consumo de opioide na AMM em comparação à ACP (MD -3,04 [-3,69, -2,39] 95%IC com p=0,0002). Diferença estatística significativa com relação ao tempo de permanência hospitalar a favor da AMM (MD -13,17 [-16,98, -9,36] 95%IC com p=0,00001), e incidência significativamente menor de náuseas e vômitos nos pacientes submetidos a AMM em comparação a ACP (OR 0,26 [0,11, -0,64] 95%IC com p=0,003). CONCLUSÃO: A AMM foi equivalente à ACP no tratamento da dor aguda pós-operatória da coluna, com a significativa vantagem clínica e a segurança de menores quantidades de opioides infundidos, menor tempo de internação hospitalar e menor incidência de efeitos adversos.

Atualização no manejo da dor musculoesquelética / Update on Musculoskeletal Pain Management

Abstract Pain is the most common complaint reported to orthopedists in the outpatient clinic, emergency room, or booth. Numerous publications report the inadequate management of both acute and chronic pain by health professionals. This updated article aims to provide information about musculoskeletal pain, its classification, evaluation, diagnosis, and the multimodal therapeutic approach for each case. For acute pain, adequate control allows for earlier rehabilitation to work and reduces the rates of pain chronification. For chronic pain, the goal is to reduce its intensity and improve the quality of life. Currently, some procedures are increasingly used and aided by imaging tests for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Resumo A dor é a queixa mais comum recebida pelo ortopedista no ambulatório e/ou emergência. Inúmeras publicações relatam o manejo inadequado tanto da dor aguda quanto da dor crônica pelos profissionais da saúde. O objetivo desse artigo de atualização é trazer informações sobre a dor musculoesquelética, sua classificação, avaliação, diagnóstico e abordagem terapêutica multimodal para cada situação. Desta maneira, nas dores agudas seu controle adequado possibilita um trabalho de reabilitação mais precoce, bem como diminui os índices de cronificação da dor. Nas dores crônicas sua abordagem além da diminuição de sua intensidade, visa também melhorar a qualidade de vida. Atualmente alguns procedimentos estão sendo cada vez mais utilizados com auxílio de aparato de imagem com objetivo diagnóstico e terapêutico.

Bloqueo del músculo erector de la espina como rescate analgésico para control de dolor agudo postoperatorio en fractura de escápula: reporte de caso / Erector spinae plane block as an analgesic rescue to acute control postoperative pain in scapula fracture: case report

Resumen: Introducción: el bloqueo en el plano del músculo erector de la espina (ESPB, por sus siglas en inglés) es un procedimiento seguro, en teoría menos exigente que las técnicas convencionales de anestesia regional torácica. Se utiliza para el tratamiento del dolor agudo y crónico. En la revisión de la literatura, no se encontraron informes de su uso como una técnica única en el dolor agudo de fractura de escápula. Presentación de caso: se reporta un caso clínico de ESPB como técnica experimental para el control del dolor postoperatorio agudo en fracturas de la escápula con aplicación a nivel T2. Se llevó a cabo postoperatorio con disminución de dolor después de 10 minutos de realizado, con una calificación de cero en la escala análoga del dolor. En este caso el ESPB fue realizado en el postoperatorio inmediato, con lo que se logró una disminución total del dolor a los 10 minutos, con posterior control de dolor a las 36 horas. Conclusión: este caso muestra la efectividad de ESPB como técnica experimental para control de dolor postoperatorio en fractura de escápula.

Abstract: Introduction: the erector spine plane block (ESPB) is a safe procedure, technically is less demanding than conventional thoracic regional anesthesia techniques. It is used for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. In the literature review, no reports of its use as a single technique in the acute pain of scapula fracture were found. Case presentation: ESPB is reported in a case as an experimental technique for controlling acute postoperative pain in scapula fractures with an application at the T2 level. It was performed postoperatively with a decrease in pain after 10 minutes and a score of zero on the analog pain scale. In this case, the ESPB was performed in the immediate postoperative period, achieving a total decrease in pain at 10 minutes, with subsequent pain control at 36 hours. Conclusion: this case shows the effectiveness of ESPB as an experimental technique for postoperative pain control in scapula fractures.

Postoperative pain management in the elderly. Literature review

Timely post-operative pain management in elderly patients is critically important. Given their physiological changes and comorbidities, management in this group of patients is different from the rest of the population. Knowledge of potentially inappropriate medications (Beers criteria) is relevant because of the presence of comorbidities in this population. Although acetaminophen continues to be safe, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents produce several adverse effects which need to be considered before they are used. On the other hand, opioids continue to be one of the pillars in analgesia, with due consideration of their adverse affects and interactions, and the need for dose adjustments. Adequate postoperative pain management prevents adverse effects and the risk of developing chronic pain.

El manejo oportuno del dolor en la población anciana durante el periodo posoperatorio es de vital importancia. Este grupo de pacientes, dado sus cambios fisiológicos y comorbilidades, requieren un manejo diferente al resto de la población. Es relevante conocer cuáles medicamentos son potencialmente inapropiados para su uso (criterios de Beers) ante las comorbilidades de esta población. Si bien el acetaminofén continúa siendo seguro, los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos causan varios efectos adversos que ameritan consideración antes de su uso; por su parte, los opioides siguen siendo uno de los pilares analgésicos, teniendo en cuenta sus efectos adversos y valorando la necesidad de ajuste de dosis e interacciones. El adecuado manejo del dolor posoperatorio previene desenlaces adversos y el riesgo de cronificación.

Posterior transversus abdominis plane block versus lateral quadratus lumborum block in children undergoing open orchiopexy: a randomized clinical trial☆.

BACKGROUND: Due to the complex innervation of the testicle and spermatic cord, analgesic management can be challenging in orchiopexy. We aimed to compare the effects of posterior Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) and lateral Quadratus Lumborum Block (QLB) on analgesic use, pain, and parent satisfaction in unilateral orchiopexy. METHODS: ASA I-III, aged 6 months -to 12 years children undergoing unilateral orchiopexy were included to this double-blinded randomized trial. Patients were randomized into two groups with the closed envelope method before the surgery. Lateral QLB or posterior TAP block was applied under ultrasonography with 0.4 ml.kg-1 0.25% bupivacaine for both groups. The primary outcome was the assessment of additional analgesic usage in the peri-postoperative period. Evaluation of postoperative pain until 24 hours after surgery and parental satisfaction were also assessed as secondary outcomes. RESULTS: A total of 90 patients were included in the analysis (45 patients in each group). The number of patients needing remifentanil was significantly higher in the TAP group (p < 0.001). The average FLACC (TAP: 2.74 ± 1.8, QLB: 0.7 ± 0.84) and Wong-Baker scores (TAP: 3.13 ± 2.42, QLB: 0.53 ± 1.12) were significantly higher for TAP (p < 0.001). Additional analgesic consumption at the 10th, 20th minutes, 6th, 16th, and 24th hours, especially after the 6th hour, were significantly higher for TAP. Parent satisfaction was significantly higher in the QLB group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Lateral QLB provided more effective analgesia than posterior TAP block in children undergoing elective open unilateral orchiopexy. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRY: NCT03969316.

Influence of TRPV1 on Thermal Nociception in Rats with Temporomandibular Joint Persistent Inflammation Evaluated by the Operant Orofacial Pain Assessment Device (OPAD).

Background: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)-associated inflammation contributes to the pain reported by patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). It is common for patients diagnosed with TMD to report pain in the masticatory muscles and temporomandibular joints, headache, and jaw movement disturbances. Although TMD can have different origins, including trauma and malocclusion disorder, anxiety/depression substantially impacts the development and maintenance of TMD. In general, rodent studies on orofacial pain mechanisms involve the use of tests originally developed for other body regions, which were adapted to the orofacial area. To overcome limitations and expand knowledge in orofacial pain, our group validated and characterized an operant assessment paradigm in rats with both hot and cold stimuli as well mechanical stimuli. Nevertheless, persistent inflammation of the TMJ has not been evaluated with this operant orofacial pain assessment device (OPAD). Methods: We characterized the thermal orofacial sensitivity for cold, neutral, and hot stimuli during the development of TMD using the OPAD behavior test. In addition, we evaluated the role of transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) expressing nociceptors in rats with persistent TMJ inflammation. The experiments were performed in male and female rats with TMJ inflammation induced by carrageenan (CARR). Additionally, resiniferatoxin (RTX) was administered into the TMJs prior CARR to lesion TRPV1-expressing neurons to evaluate the role of TRPV1-expressing neurons. Results: We evidenced an increase in the number of facial contacts and changes in the number of reward licks per stimulus on neutral (37°C) and cold (21°C) temperatures. However, at the hot temperature (42°C), the inflammation did not induce changes in the OPAD test. The prior administration of RTX in the TMJ prevented the allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia induced by CARR. Conclusion: We showed that TRPV-expressing neurons are involved in the sensitivity to carrageenan-induced pain in male and female rats evaluated in the OPAD.

Epidemiological aspects of immediate postoperative pain in a tertiary hospital / Aspectos epidemiológicos da dor imediata pós-operatória em um hospital terciário

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Pain is a predominant symptom in the postoperative period and expected in any surgical service, being considered as a worldwide problem. Therefore, the aim of this study was to describe and analyze its epidemiological aspects, intensity, and predictors, for better management and predictability. METHODS: This is a quantitative, retrospective and cross-sectional observational study, carried out in a tertiary hospital at Londrina-PR, in which medical records of post-surgical patients who responded to pain scales during their stay in the post-anesthetic recovery room were analyzed. RESULTS: This study found that females are more likely to have postoperative pain and that younger patients are more susceptible, although not significantly. Mild pain predominated at rates greater than 60%, in which spinal blocks and gynecological/obstetric procedures were the most prevalent, in contrast to severe pain, which obtained higher percentages when general anesthesia and orthopedic surgeries were performed. In addition, an equation for predicting severe pain in the immediate postoperative period was obtained, based on the chosen anesthesia and the patient's age. CONCLUSION: Less intense postoperative pain was more prevalent than other intensities, with anesthesia and the type of surgery being possible predictive factors, even if the harbinger of its severity was based on age and the anesthetic method.

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A dor é um sintoma predominante no pós-operatório e é esperada em qualquer serviço cirúrgico, sendo considerada um problema mundial. Portanto, o objetivo deste estudo foi descrever e analisar seus aspectos epidemiológicos, intensidade e preditores, tendo em vista um melhor manejo e previsibilidade. MÉTODOS: Estudo observacional quantitativo, retrospectivo e transversal, realizado em um hospital terciário no município de Londrina-PR, em que foram analisados prontuários de pacientes pós-cirúrgicos que responderam às escalas de dor durante permanência na sala de recuperação pós-anestésica. RESULTADOS: Esta pesquisa constatou que o sexo feminino possui maior tendência em ter dor pós-operatória e que pacientes mais jovens são os mais suscetíveis, apesar de não apresentarem grande significância. A dor leve predominou com taxas superiores a 60%, sendo que bloqueios espinhais e procedimentos ginecológicos/obstétricos foram os mais prevalentes, em contraste com a dor intensa, que obteve maiores percentuais quando realizadas anestesia geral e cirurgias ortopédicas. Além disso, obteve-se uma equação preditora de dores intensas no pós-operatório imediato, baseada no tipo de anestesia e na idade do paciente. CONCLUSÃO: A dor pós-operatória de menor intensidade foi mais prevalente que as outras intensidades, sendo a anestesia empregada e o tipo de cirurgia possíveis fatores preditores, mesmo que o prenúncio de sua severidade fosse baseado na idade e no método anestésico.

Efficacy of modified thoracoabdominal nerve block through perichondrial approach following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Modified thoracoabdominal nerve block through perichondrial approach is a novel fascial plane block and provides abdominal analgesia by blocking thoracoabdominal nerves. Our primary aim was to evaluate the efficacy of M-TAPA on quality of recovery and pain scores in patients who underwent laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair surgery (Trans Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal approach ‒ TAPP). METHODS: Patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II aged between 18 and 65 years scheduled for elective TAPP under general anesthesia were enrolled in the study. After intubation, the patients were randomized into two groups: M: M-TAPA group (n = 30) and the control group (n = 30). M-TAPA was performed with total 40 ml 0.25% bupivacaine in the M group. Surgical infiltration was performed in the control group. The primary outcome of the study was the global quality of recovery score, the secondary outcomes were pain scores, rescue analgesic demands, and adverse effects during the 24-h postoperative period. RESULTS: The global quality of recovery scores at 24 h were significantly higher in the M group (p < 0.001). There was a reduction in the median static and dynamic NRS for the first postoperative 8 h in the M group compared to the control group (p < 0.001). The need for rescue analgesia was significantly lower in the M group compared to the control group (13 patients vs. 24 respectively, p < 0.001). The incidence of side effects was significantly higher in the control group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: In our study, M-TAPA increased patient recovery scores, and provided pain relief in patients who underwent TAPP. REGISTER NUMBER: NCT05199922.

Effect of coolant spray on rib fracture pain of geriatric blunt thoracic trauma patients: a randomized controlled trial

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cryotherapy in elderly patients with rib fractures due to blunt thoracic trauma. METHODS: In this prospective randomized controlled study, geriatric patients were assigned to groups to receive either coolant spray (n=51) or placebo spray (n=50). The visual analog scale scores of all patients were recorded before starting spray application (V0), as well as at 10th (V1), 20th (V2), 30th (V3), 60th (V4), 120th (V5), and 360th (V6) minute. The mean decreases in the visual analog scale scores were calculated. RESULTS: The differences between V0 and V1, V0 and V2, V0 and V3, and V0 and V4 mean visual analog scale scores measured in the coolant spray group were found to be significantly higher (p<0.001). In V1, V2, V3, and V4 measurements, the incidence of "clinical effectiveness" in the coolant spray group was significantly higher than in the placebo group (p=0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Coolant spray therapy can be used as a component of multimodal therapy to provide adequate analgesia due to rib fractures in geriatric patients.

Circumpsoas block ... an anterior myofascial plane block for lumbar plexus elements: case report.

In an attempt to improvise the analgesia in patients with femoral fractures, we aimed at depositing local anesthetic deep to anterior psoas fascia (APf) under ultrasound (US) guidance to block lumbar plexus elements which emerge lateral, anterior, and medial to the psoas major muscle. We termed this as circumpsoas block (CPB). Clinical and computed tomography contrast studies revealed that a continuous CPB infusion with a catheter provided a reliable block of the lumbar plexus elements. No adverse were events noted. We conclude that US guided CPB is a reliable technique for managing postoperative pain after surgery of femur fractures.

Implementação de intervenção de tradução e intercâmbio do conhecimento para manejo da dor do neonato / Implementación de intervención de traducción e intercambio de conocimiento para manejo del dolor del neonato / Implementation of a knowledge translation and exchange intervention for pain management in neonates

Resumo Objetivo Descrever o processo de implementação de uma intervenção multifacetada de tradução e intercâmbio do conhecimento para melhorar as práticas de manejo da dor, e avaliar a adoção desta intervenção pelos profissionais de saúde durante procedimentos dolorosos em neonatos. Métodos Estudo quase-experimental tipo antes e depois, realizado em uma unidade neonatal. A intervenção Evidence-Based Practice for Improving Quality , norteada pela estrutura conceitual The Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services , foi implementada em duas etapas (preparação e implementação), e a sua adoção foi mensurada por indicadores clínicos relacionados ao manejo da dor, apresentados por meio de estatística descritiva. Resultados Após discussão sobre práticas existentes na unidade que necessitavam de mudança; síntese das evidências científicas atuais; e dados do contexto local; os membros do Conselho de Pesquisa e Prática da unidade elaboraram e implementaram metas coerentes e factíveis para mudança da prática no manejo da dor; selecionaram estratégias de tradução e intercâmbio do conhecimento; determinaram o público-alvo e os indicadores e implementaram as intervenções. Houve uma redução em 32,8% no número de procedimentos dolorosos realizados, e aumento entre 26,6 e 50,7% na utilização das escalas de avaliação da dor e de 25,1% na administração da glicose oral. Conclusão A intervenção multifacetada Evidence-Based Practice for Improving Quality é complexa, e possui processos que demandam conhecimento e habilidades, comprometimento dos diversos atores envolvidos, disponibilidade de tempo e investimento financeiro. Os indicadores analisados mostraram que a intervenção resultou em mudanças positivas na prática clínica no manejo da dor do neonato.

Resumen Objetivo Describir el proceso de implementación de una intervención multifacética de traducción e intercambio de conocimiento para mejorar las prácticas de manejo del dolor y evaluar la adopción de esta intervención por profesionales de la salud durante procedimientos dolorosos en neonatos. Métodos Estudio cuasi experimental tipo antes y después, realizado en una unidad neonatal. Se implementó la intervención Evidence-Based Practice for Improving Quality , norteada por la estructura conceptual The Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services , en dos etapas (preparación e implementación), y su adopción fue medida mediante indicadores clínicos relacionados con el manejo del dolor, presentados por medio de estadística descriptiva. Resultados Después de discutir sobre prácticas existentes en la unidad que necesitaba cambios y realizar una síntesis de las evidencias científicas actuales y de datos del contexto local, los miembros del Consejo de Investigación y Práctica de la unidad elaboraron e implementaron metas coherentes y factibles para cambiar la práctica del manejo de dolor, seleccionaron estrategias de traducción e intercambio de conocimiento, determinaron el público destinatario y los indicadores e implementaron las intervenciones. Hubo una reducción del 32,8 % del número de procedimientos dolorosos realizados y un aumento de 26,6 a 50,7 % de utilización de las escalas de evaluación del dolor y del 25,1 % de la administración de glucosa oral. Conclusión La intervención multifacética Evidence-Based Practice for Improving Quality es compleja y contiene procesos que requieren conocimiento y habilidades, compromiso de los diferentes actores involucrados, disponibilidad de tiempo e inversión financiera. Los indicadores analizados mostraron que la intervención produjo cambios positivos en la práctica clínica del manejo del dolor del neonato.

Abstract Objective To describe the implementation process of a multifaceted knowledge translation and exchange intervention to improve pain management practices, and to evaluate the adoption of this intervention by health professionals during painful procedures in neonates. Methods A quasi-experimental before-and-after study developed in a neonatal unit. The Evidence-Based Practice for Improving Quality intervention guided by the conceptual framework The Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services was implemented in two stages (preparation and implementation). Its adoption was measured by clinical indicators related to pain management presented through descriptive statistics. Results After discussion on existing practices in the unit that needed to be changed, synthesis of current scientific evidence and local context data, members of the unit's Research and Practice Council developed and implemented coherent and achievable goals for the change of practice in pain management, selected knowledge translation and exchange strategies, determined the target audience and indicators, and implemented the interventions. There was a 32.8% reduction in the number of painful procedures performed, an increase of 26.6-50.7% in the use of pain assessment scales and of 25.1% in the administration of oral glucose. Conclusion The multifaceted Evidence-Based Practice for Improving Quality intervention is complex, and has processes that demand knowledge and skills, commitment from the various actors involved, availability of time and financial investment. The analyzed indicators showed that the intervention resulted in positive changes in clinical practice in the management of pain in neonates.

Circumpsoas block - an anterior myofascial plane block for lumbar plexus elements: case report

Abstract In an attempt to improvise the analgesia in patients with femoral fractures, we aimed at depositing local anesthetic deep to anterior psoas fascia (APf) under ultrasound (US) guidance to block lumbar plexus elements which emerge lateral, anterior, and medial to the psoas major muscle. We termed this as circumpsoas block (CPB). Clinical and computed tomography contrast studies revealed that a continuous CPB infusion with a catheter provided a reliable block of the lumbar plexus elements. No adverse were events noted. We conclude that US guided CPB is a reliable technique for managing postoperative pain after surgery of femur fractures.