Parálisis aislada del nervio axilar tras liposucción, una complicación excepcional / Isolated axillary nerve palsy after liposuction, an exceptional complication

La lesión aislada del nervio axilar asociada a la posición quirúrgica del paciente es una complicación muy poco frecuente, y en la mayoría de los casos está asociada al prono durante una cirugía de columna. La presentación de esta patología en relación con cirugías de otra índole es excepcional, existiendo solo unos pocos casos en la literatura científica.Presentamos el caso de una paciente que desarrolló clínica de parálisis aislada del nervio axilar izquierdo tras someterse a una lipoabdominoplastia y reducción mamaria, en la que se alternaron la posición en prono y en supino. La utilización de una solución de infiltración con lidocaína y adrenalina pudo contribuir a la aparición de la lesión en este caso único. Finalmente, el cuadro clínico se resolvió en su totalidad gracias al tratamiento conservador (AU)

Isolated injury to the axillary nerve associated with the patient́s surgical position is a very rare complication, and in most cases it is associated with the prone during spinal surgery. The presentation of this pathology in relation to surgeries of another nature is exceptional, with only a few cases in the scientific literature.We present the case of a patient who developed symptoms of isolated left axillary nerve palsy after undergoing lipoabdominoplasty and breast reduction, in which the prone and supine positions were alternated. The use of an infiltration solution with lidocaine and epinephrine could have contributed to the appearance of the lesion in this unique case. Finally, the clinical picture was fully resolved thanks to conservative treatment (AU)

Isolated axillary nerve palsy after liposuction, an exceptional complication.

Isolated injury to the axillary nerve associated with the patient's surgical position is a very rare complication, and in most cases it is associated with the prone during spinal surgery. The presentation of this pathology in relation to surgeries of another nature is exceptional, with only a few cases in the scientific literature. We present the case of a patient who developed symptoms of isolated left axillary nerve palsy after undergoing lipoabdominoplasty and breast reduction, in which the prone and supine positions were alternated. The use of an infiltration solution with lidocaine and epinephrine could have contributed to the appearance of the lesion in this unique case. Finally, the clinical picture was fully resolved thanks to conservative treatment.

Isolated axillary nerve palsy after liposuction, an exceptional complication. / Parálisis aislada del nervio axilar tras liposucción, una complicación excepcional.

Isolated injury to the axillary nerve associated with the patient́s surgical position is a very rare complication, and in most cases it is associated with the prone during spinal surgery. The presentation of this pathology in relation to surgeries of another nature is exceptional, with only a few cases in the scientific literature. We present the case of a patient who developed symptoms of isolated left axillary nerve palsy after undergoing lipoabdominoplasty and breast reduction, in which the prone and supine positions were alternated. The use of an infiltration solution with lidocaine and epinephrine could have contributed to the appearance of the lesion in this unique case. Finally, the clinical picture was fully resolved thanks to conservative treatment.

Diagnóstico ecográfico de un caso de parálisis bilateral transitoria de las cuerdas vocales secundario a infiltración de anestésico local / Ultrasound diagnosis of a case of transient bilateral vocal cord paralysis secondary to local anesthetic infiltration

Una de las complicaciones más importantes asociada la cirugía de tiroides y paratiroides es la parálisis de las cuerdas vocales secundaria a la lesión del nervio laríngeo recurrente. La parálisis del nervio laríngeo recurrente inducida por anestésicos locales es una rara complicación con muy pocos casos publicados.Las técnicas patrón para el examen de las cuerdas vocales son la fibrolaringoscopia flexible y la videoestrobolaringoscopia. Sin embargo, estas técnicas son caras, y frecuentemente se asocian con dolor y malestar para los pacientes. Considerando estas desventajas, la ecografía laríngea transcutánea es una alternativa en pacientes que se someten a cirugía de tiroides y paratiroides.Presentamos un caso en el que se diagnosticó ecográficamente una parálisis bilateral transitoria de las cuerdas vocales tras la infiltración local de 10mL de mepivacaína al 2% administrada para la revisión de la herida quirúrgica por un hematoma subcutáneo ocurrido después de una paratiroidectomía subtotal.(AU)

One of the most important complications associated with thyroid and parathyroid surgery is vocal cord paralysis due to a recurrent laryngeal nerve injury. Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury paralysis induced by local anesthetics is a rare complication with very few published casesVarious techniques are available for diagnosing vocal cord paralysis, including, flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy, videostrobolaryngoscopy and indirect laryngoscopy. However, these techniques are expensive and are often associated with pain and discomfort among patients. Considering these disadvantages, transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasound is an alternative imaging tool for vocal cord examination in patients undergoing thyroid and parathyroid surgery.We describe a case which was sonographically diagnosed a transient bilateral vocal cord paralysis after the local infiltration of 10mL of 2% mepivacaine administered for the revision of the surgical wound due to a subcutaneous hematoma that occurred after a subtotal parathyroidectomy.(AU)

Ultrasound diagnosis of a case of transient bilateral vocal cord paralysis secondary to local anesthetic infiltration. / Diagnóstico ecográfico de un caso de parálisis bilateral transitoria de las cuerdas vocales secundario a infiltración de anestésico local.

One of the most important complications associated with thyroid and parathyroid surgery is vocal cord paralysis due to a recurrent laryngeal nerve injury. Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury paralysis induced by local anesthetics is a rare complication with very few published cases Various techniques are available for diagnosing vocal cord paralysis, including, flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy, videostrobolaryngoscopy and indirect laryngoscopy. However, these techniques are expensive and are often associated with pain and discomfort among patients. Considering these disadvantages, transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasound is an alternative imaging tool for vocal cord examination in patients undergoing thyroid and parathyroid surgery. We describe a case which was sonographically diagnosed a transient bilateral vocal cord paralysis after the local infiltration of 10mL of 2% mepivacaine administered for the revision of the surgical wound due to a subcutaneous hematoma that occurred after a subtotal parathyroidectomy.

Anestesia espinal parte IV. Técnica de la anestesia espinal y sus variaciones / Spinal anesthesia part IV. Spinal anesthesia technique and its variations

Spinal anesthesia is a very important and widely used technique nowadays. In order to obtain successful results and avoid complications, it is essential to perform it with the correct methods. The operator must be familiar with the procedure and prepare correctly for it, including material and drug selections which may vary according to the patient. Risk reduction is fundamental, and it is accomplished by carrying out the previously mentioned preparation and an adequate monitorization of the patient being intervened. Once this is in order, the patient must be positioned into being sited, or placed in supine or lateral position. The chosen approach depends mainly on the characteristics of anatomical repairs and may be medial, paramedian or a Taylor approach. The correct needle must be selected, and these are categorized mainly into those which cut or separate the dura's fibers. In this revision, the correct technique for performing spinal anesthesia is described, along with some of its most important variations such as sectorized anesthesia, continuous spinal anesthesia and combined epidural spinal anesthesia.

La anestesia espinal es una técnica ampliamente utilizada hoy en día. Para obtener resultados exitosos y evitar complicaciones, es fundamental una buena técnica a la hora de realizarla. Debe contarse con un buen conocimiento basal del método a utilizar y una preparación adecuada según el paciente, incluyendo en esto tanto los materiales como los fármacos de elección en cada caso. Es fundamental reducir los riesgos tanto locales como sistémicos del procedimiento, lo cual se logra con la preparación mencionada y una adecuada monitorización del paciente. Una vez listo esto, debe posicionarse al paciente de manera que quede sentado, en decúbito lateral o decúbito prono. El abordaje es elegido principalmente según los reparos anatómicos de cada caso particular y puede ser medio, paramediano o de Taylor. Se debe seleccionar una aguja adecuada, las cuales se dividen principalmente entre aquellas que cortan y aquellas que separan las fibras de la duramadre. En esta revisión se expone la técnica adecuada para realizar el procedimiento de anestesia espinal, junto con algunas de sus variaciones principales como lo son la anestesia sectorizada, la anestesia espinal continua y la anestesia combinada espinal epidural.

Bloqueio motor e sensitivo da lidocaína ou da ropivacaína peridural em cães / [Motor and sensitive blockade provided by epidural lidocaine or ropivacaine in dogs]

Objetivou-se avaliar o bloqueio sensitivo e motor da administração peridural de 0,2mL/kg de duas concentrações de ropivacaína em comparação à lidocaína em cães. Utilizaram-se 24 cães, distribuídos em quatro grupos: NaCl a 0,9% (GS), lidocaína a 2% (GL), ropivacaína a 0,5% (GR5) e ropivacaína a 0,75% (GR7,5). Avaliaram-se a presença de movimentação espontânea, deambulação, sensibilidade superficial e profunda nos momentos cinco, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 e 300 minutos após peridural. O retorno à movimentação espontânea foi semelhante entre GL (42,50 ± 6,12) e GR7,5 (69,2 ± 58,9). O tempo para deambulação foi mais prolongado em GR7,5 (107,5 ± 79,3) que em GS (9,2 ± 3,8) e em GR5 (32,5 ± 20,9). O retorno da sensibilidade profunda foi maior em GR 7,5 (152,5 ± 89,2) que em GS (5,8 ± 2,0), GR5 (46,7 ± 46,3) e GL (52,5 ± 20,7). O tempo de retorno da sensibilidade superficial foi maior em GR7,5 (205,0 ± 129,3) que em GS (7,5 ± 2,7), GL (72,5 ± 19,9) e GR5 (97,5 ± 55,1). Apesar do retorno precoce da movimentação, ropivacaína 0,75% está relacionada a tempo prolongado de recuperação da função muscular e bloqueio sensitivo mais prolongado que lidocaína e ropivacaína 0,5%.(AU)

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the sensory and motor blockade of epidural 0.5% and 0.75% Ropivacaine or Lidocaine in dogs. Twenty-four dogs were distributed in four groups: 0.9% NaCl (GS), 2% lidocaine (GL), 0.5% ropivacaine (GR5) and 0.75% ropivacaine (GR7.5). Spontaneous movement, ability to walk, superficial, and deep pain response were assessed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 and 300 minutes after epidural. Time to return to spontaneous movement was similar between GL (42.50 ± 6.12) and GR7.5 (69.2 ± 58.9). Time to return to ambulation was longer in GR7.5 (107.5 ± 79.3) than in GS (9.2 ± 3.8) and GR5 (32.5 ± 20.9). Time to recover deep sensitivity was longer in GR 7.5 (152.5 ± 89.2) than in GS (5.8 ± 2.0), GR5 (46.7 ± 46.3) and GL (52.5 ± 20.7). Time to return superficial sensitivity was longer in GR7.5 (205.0 ± 129.3) when compared to GS (7.5 ± 2.7), GL (72.5 ± 19.9) and GR5 (97.5 ± 55.1). Despite the early return of spontaneous movement, 0.75% ropivacaine is related to longer periods for muscle function recovery and longer sensory block than lidocaine and 0.5% ropivacaine.(AU)

BRILMA block for costal cartilage excision: Case report. / Bloqueo BRILMA para extirpación de cartílago costal: caso clínico.

The block of the lateral branches of the intercostal nerves in the middle axillary line (BRILMA) is an interfascial ultrasound-guided block for analgesia in thoracic wall and upper abdominal surgery, presenting as an adequate alternative to neuraxial techniques. We present the case of a 49-year-old female scheduled for idiopathic subglottic stenosis repair with a costal cartilage graft from the 10th rib and tracheotomy. At the end of the surgery, unilateral ultrasound-guided BRILMA block with 20ml of ropivacaine 0.2% was performed at the level of the 6th rib, uneventfully. Postoperatively, the patient referred a maximum level of pain of 3/10. There was no opioid consumption after the 2nd postoperative day, although a subcostal incision may produce considerable pain. BRILMA is a superficial block, easily reproducible in most patients. It diminishes the number of punctures needed in the thoracic wall, as well as the risk for pneumothorax and local anesthetic toxicity.

Infusão de morfina e cetamina, associada ou não à lidocaína, em gatas submetidas à ovariossalpingo-histerectomia / Infusion of morphine and ketamine, with or without lidocaine, in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos analgésicos transoperatórios da infusão contínua de morfina e cetamina, associada ou não à lidocaína, em gatas submetidas à OSH eletiva. Foram utilizadas 16 fêmeas adultas, hígidas, pré-medicadas com acepromazina (0,1mg/kg) e morfina (0,5mg/kg), ambas pela via intramuscular, induzidas com cetamina (1mg/kg) e propofol (4mg/kg), pela via intravenosa, e mantidas sob anestesia geral inalatória com isoflurano a 1,4 V%. Os animais foram alocados aleatoriamente em dois grupos: grupo morfina, lidocaína e cetamina (MLK, n=8), que recebeu bolus de lidocaína (1mg/kg), pela via IV, seguido de infusão de morfina, lidocaína e cetamina (0,26mg/kg/h, 3mg/kg/h e 0,6mg/kg/h, respectivamente); e grupo morfina e cetamina (MK, n=8), que recebeu bolus de solução salina, seguido de infusão de morfina e cetamina, nas mesmas doses do MLK. Os momentos avaliados foram: M0, basal, cinco minutos após a indução; M1, imediatamente após a aplicação do bolus de lidocaína ou solução salina; M2, M3, M4 e M5, a cada cinco minutos, até completar 20 minutos do início da infusão; M6, após a incisão da musculatura; M7, após pinçamento do primeiro pedículo ovariano; M8, após pinçamento do segundo pedículo ovariano; M9, após pinçamento da cérvix; M10, após sutura da musculatura; M11, ao final da cirurgia; e M12, M13 e M14, intervalos de cinco minutos, até completar uma hora de infusão. A FP no M0 foi maior no MLK quando comparado ao MK. Em ambos os grupos, a PAS foi maior no M7 e no M8 em relação ao M0, porém no MK, além da PAS, a FP foi maior do M7 ao M13, assim como a f. Os animais do MK necessitaram de um número maior de resgates transoperatorios, total de 23, do que o MLK, total de sete. Conclui-se que a adição de lidocaína incrementou a analgesia oferecida, reduzindo o número de resgates analgésicos transoperatórios, a dose total de fentanil, bem como a probabilidade de os animais necessitarem dese tipo de resgate.(AU)

The aim of this study was to evaluate the trans-operative analgesics, continuous infusion of morphine and ketamine, with or without lidocaine in cats undergoing elective OSH. Sixteen adult cats were used, otherwise healthy, pre-medicated with acepromazine (0.1mg/kg) and morphine (0.5mg/kg), both intramuscularly, induced with ketamine (1mg/kg) and propofol (4mg/kg), intravenous, maintained under general inhalation anesthesia with isoflurane 1.4 V%. The animals were randomly allocated into two groups: morphine, lidocaine and ketamine (MLK, n= 8), which received intravenous bolus of lidocaine (1mg/kg) followed by infusion of morphine, lidocaine and ketamine (0.26mg / kg/h, 3mg / kg/h and 0.6mg / kg/h, respectively); Morphine and ketamine (MK, n= 8), who received bolus of saline followed by infusion of morphine and ketamine at the same doses of MLK. The evaluated moments were: M0, basal, 5 minutes after induction; M1 immediately after the application of lidocaine bolus injection or saline; M2, M3, M4 and M5, every 5 minutes to complete 20 minutes after the start of infusion; M6, after the incision of the musculature; M7, after clamping of the first ovarian pedicle; M8, after clamping of the second ovarian pedicle; M9, after clamping of the cervix; M10, after suturing of the musculature; M11, at the end of surgery; And M12, M13 and M14, 5 minute intervals until completing one hour of infusion. The time to extubating and full recovery of animals, and the need for rescue analgesic fentanyl intraoperatively were also evaluated. HR in M0 was higher in MLK when compared to MK. In both groups the SBP was higher in M7 and M8 compared to M0, but the MK, addition of SAP, HR was greater M7 to M13, as well as f. MK animals required a greater number of trans-operative rescues than the MLK. It was concluded that the addition of lidocaine to the protocol using morphine and ketamine increased its analgesia.(AU)

Sensibilidad aumentada a lidocaína: estudio genético de un caso / Increased sensitivity to lidocaine: Genetic study of a case

Systemic toxicity by local anesthetics (LAs) is a severe and feared complication in anesthetic practice that generally results from the administration of an inappropriately high dose of LAs or an injection at an inappropriate place, either intravascular or a site with high absorption[1]. However, it is known that the susceptibility to these drugs may vary within the population, which may occur due to genetic changes in the LA binding site, located in the potential-dependent Na+ channels (Nav), thus increasing or decreasing its affinity and, therefore, its clinical consequences. We present a case of a 61 years-old female patient with a medical history of increased sensitivity to LAs. In this scenario, a genetic study was performed to exclude a Nav channel dysfunction.

La toxicidad sistémica por anestésicos locales (ALs) es una grave y temida complicación en la práctica anestésica que generalmente resulta de la administración de una dosis inapropiadamente alta de ALs o a una inyección en un lugar inadecuado, llámese intravascular o un sitio al alta absorción[1]. A pesar de lo anterior, es conocido que la susceptibilidad al efecto de estos fármacos puede variar dentro de la población, lo cual puede ocurrir debido a cambios genéticos en el sitio de unión de los AL, localizado en los canales de Na+ dependientes de potencial (Nav), incrementando o disminuyendo así su afinidad y, por ende, sus consecuencias clínicas. Presentamos el caso de una paciente de 61 años con historia de sensibilidad aumentada a Als. En este escenario, se le ofreció un estudio genético para excluir una disfunción específica a nivel de canal Nav

Difusión analgésica de lidocaína administrada a través de un catéter perilesional en hembras caninas sometidas a mastectomía: un reporte de caso / Analgesic diffusion of lidocaine administered through a wound soaker catheter in female canines undergoing mastectomy: a case report / Difusão analgésica de lidocaína administrada por um catéter perilesional em cadelas submetidas à mastectomía: um relato de caso

Resumen La mastectomía regional en caninos se considera un procedimiento quirúrgico con un grado de dolor intenso, por lo que exige una terapéutica analgésica posquirúrgica efectiva que actúe a favor del bienestar de los pacientes. El manejo farmacológico analgésico sistémico convencional en pacientes de carácter oncológico es deficiente y está fundamentado principalmente en antinflamatorios no esteroidales (AINEs) u opioides de baja potencia. El objetivo del presente reporte es describir el manejo analgésico posmastectomía en dos hembras caninas, mediante el uso de lidocaína como opción fármaco-terapéutica administrada a través de un catéter de difusión analgésica perilesional (MILA ®). Ambos pacientes fueron sometidos a mastectomía regional. Luego de retirar la masa mamaria para cada caso, se instauró un catéter perilesional y se administró lidocaína a 2 mg/kg/ hora de forma intralesional, mediante difusión constante por medio de un catéter y una jeringa perfusora. Se realizaron mediciones de variables fisiológicas y de dolor mediante la escala de la Universidad de Melbourne (UMPS) en ambos pacientes cada 2 horas (T0-T12) durante 24 horas. Ambos pacientes mostraron un descenso en el score de la UMPS durante el periodo de observación posquirúrgica y no hubo cambios significativos en las mediciones de las variables fisiológicas. La infusión intralesional de lidocaína aplicada en los dos pacientes sometidos a mastectomía del presente reporte logró un estado de analgesia posquirúrgico efectivo.

Abstract The regional mastectomy in canines is considered as an intense-pain degree surgical procedure in bitches, which requires an effective post-sur-gical analgesic therapy for the well-being of patients. The conventional systemic analgesic pharmacological management in oncological patients is deficient and is mainly based on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and/or low potency opioids. The present report aimed to describe post-mastectomy analgesic management in two bitches, using lidocaine as a drug-therapeutic option administered through a perilesional anal- gesic diffusion catheter (MILA®). Both patients were subjected to regional mastectomy. After removing the breast mass for each case, a perilesional catheter was placed and the lidocaine was administered at 2 mg/kg/hour intralesionally, by constant diffusion through a catheter and a perfusion syringe. Measurements of physiological and pain variables were collected using the University of Melbourne Scale (UMPS) in both patients every 2 hours (T0-T12) for 24 hours. Both patients showed a decrease in UMPS score during the post-surgical observation period and there were no sig- nificant changes in the measurements of the physiological variables. The intralesional infusion of lidocaine applied in the two patients subjected to mastectomy on this report achieved an effective post-surgical analgesia state.

Resumo A mastectomía regional em caninos é considerada um procedimento cirúrgico comgrau de dor intenso, que requer uma terapia analgésica pós-cirúrgica efetiva que atue em o bem-estar dos pacientes. A terapia farmacológica sistémica analgésico convencional nestes pacientes de características oncológicas é mau e baseada principalmente na antinflamatorios não esteroide (AINE) e/ou de opioides baixa potência. O objetivo deste trabalho é descrever a terapia analgésica pós-mastectomía dois cães fêmeas, através da utilização de lidocaína como opção terapêutico medicamentoso administrado o fármaco através de um cateter de difusão perilesional analgésico (MILA®). Duas cadelas foram submetidas a mastectomía regional. Após a remoção da massa mamária para cada caso, um cateter perilesional foi colocado e lidocaína foi administrada a 2 mg/kg/hora por via intralesional, por difusão constante através de cateter e seringa de perfusão. Medidas de variáveis fisiológicas e de dor foram feitas usando a escala da Universidade de Melbourne (UMPS) em ambos os pacientes a cada 2 horas (T0-T12) por 24 horas. Ambos pacientes mostraram uma diminuição no escore de dor de UMPS durante o período de observação pós-cirúrgica e não houve mudanças significativas nas medidas das variáveis fisiológicas. A infusão intralesional de lidocaína aplicada nas duas cadelas submetidos à mastectomía deste relato alcançou um estado analgésico pós-operatório eficaz.

Avaliação comparativa de articaína 4% versus mepivacaína 2% para cirurgia de terceiros molares: ensaio clínico controlado, randomizado, duplo-cego, de boca dividida / Comparative evaluation of articaine 4% versus mepivacaine 2% for third molar surgery: randomized controlled trial, double-blind, mouth divided

A eficácia do controle da dor em exodontias de terceiros molares está associada ao tipo e concentração do anestésico local. No entanto a taxa de sucesso pode variar de acordo com o anestésico usado, influenciando no controle da dor, nos índices de complicações, entre elas a parestesia, e alterações sistêmicas do paciente. Este estudo clínico controlado em boca dividida, comparou o uso dos anestésicos locais cloridrato de articaína 4% e do cloridrato de mepivacaína 2%, ambos com epinefrina 1:100.000, para a anestesia local em exodontias de terceiros molares inferiores. Vinte pacientes, de ambos os gêneros, com idade média de 21 anos, com terceiros molares inferiores bilaterais em posições semelhantes de acordo com as classificações de Winter e Pell & Gregory, foram submetidos às cirurgias para exodontias, em consultas separadas, com cada um dos lados (direito e esquerdo) randomizados e alocados em dois grupos diferentes, denominados: Grupo 1ART (articaína 4%) e Grupo 2MEP (mepivacaína 2%). Os parâmetros de comparação foram: índice de dor, medida por meio de Escala Visual Analógica (EVA) no trans e pós-operatório imediato; também análise da eficácia anestésica, parâmetros hemodinâmicos, complicações durante e após a cirurgia, dentre os quais se enquadram a ocorrência de parestesia pós-operatória, e a satisfação do paciente e do operador. Não foram encontradas diferenças significativas nos índices de dor na comparação entre os dois anestésicos. O controle da dor foi mais efetivo até 2 horas do pós-operatório imediato e um menor volume de mepivacaína foi necessário para execução do procedimento (p=0,014). A ocorrência de parestesia foi observada com os dois tipos de anestésicos. O uso da articaína e da mepivacaína foi satisfatório para o paciente, e cirurgião, tendo este, o maior grau de satisfação para os momentos de divulsão e sutura (p<0,05), com a articaína(AU)

The efficacy of pain control in third molars is associated with the type and concentration of local anesthetic. However, success rates may vary according to the anesthetic used, influencing pain control, complication rates, including paresthesia and systemic changes of the patient. This split-mouth controlled clinical study compared the use of local anesthetics with 4% articaine hydrochloride and 2% mepivacaine hydrochloride, both with epinephrine 1: 100,000, for local anesthesia in lower molar extractions. Twenty patients of both genders, with an average age of 21 years, with three bilateral inferior inferiors in the limits according to the statistics of Winter and Pell & Gregory, underwent extraction surgeries, in collected consultations, with each one of them. The following sides (right and left) were randomized and allocated into two different groups, namely: Group 1ART (4% articaine) and Group 2MEP (2% mepivacaine). The comparison parameters were: pain index, measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) in the trans and immediate postoperative period; also analysis of anesthesia efficacy, hemodynamic parameters, adverse events during and after surgery, which include the occurrence of postoperative paresthesia and patient and operator satisfaction. No significant differences were found in the comparison rates between two anesthetics. Pain control was more effective with in 2 hours of the immediate postoperative period and a smaller volume of mepivacaine was required to perform the procedure (p = 0.014). The occurrence of paresthesia was observed with both types of anesthetics. The use of articaine and mepivacaine was satisfactory for the patient and surgeon, who had a higher degree of satisfaction with the moments of division and suture (p <0.05) with one articaine(AU)

The chondrotoxic and apoptotic effects of levobupivacaine and bupivacaine on the rabbit knee joint / Os efeitos condrotóxicos e apoptóticos de levobupivacaína e bupivacaína na articulação do joelho de coelhos

Abstract Background: A single dose injection or continuous infusion of local anesthetics into the joint space is considered to be a well-defined analgesia technique. The aim of this study was to investigate the chondrotoxic and apoptotic effects of single-dose intra-articular injection of levobupivacaine and bupivacaine on rabbit knee joint tissues. Materials and methods: The animals were allocated into two groups each containing 20 rabbits. 0.5% levobupivacaine (Group L) and 0.5% bupivacaine (Group B) were applied intra-articularly to the left posterior joints of rabbits. At the same time, normal saline was applied to the right posterior leg knee joints of rabbits in both groups and used as a control (Group S). At the end of the 7th and 28th days after the intraarticular injections, ten randomly chosen rabbits in each group were killed by applying intraperitoneal thiopental. Sections of cartilage tissue samples were stained for light microscopic examinations and the TUNEL method was used to investigate apoptotic cells. Results: As a result of immunofluorescence microscopic examination, the number of apoptotic cells in Group B at day 7 and day 28 were both significantly higher than Group L and S (p < 0.05). Also, the number of apoptotic cells in Group L at day 7 and day 28 were both significantly higher than Group S (p < 0.05). Conclusions: We found that bupivacaine is more chondrotoxic than other anesthetic agent and increases the number of apoptotic cells. These results indicated that bupivacaine caused high chondrotoxic damage and it led to more apoptotic activation than levobupivacaine.

Resumo Justificativa: Uma injeção em dose única ou infusão contínua de anestésicos locais no espaço articular é considerada uma técnica de analgesia bem definida. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar os efeitos condrotóxicos e apoptóticos da injeção intra-articular com dose única de levobupivacaína e bupivacaína em tecidos articulares do joelho de coelho. Material e métodos: Os animais foram alocados em dois grupos, cada um contendo 20 coelhos. Levobupivacaína a 0,5% (Grupo L) e bupivacaína a 0,5% (Grupo B) foram aplicadas intra-articularmente nas articulações posteriores esquerdas de coelhos. Ao mesmo tempo, solução salina normal foi aplicada nas articulações do joelho da perna posterior direita de coelhos em ambos os grupos e usada como controle (Grupo S). Ao fim do 7° e 28° dias após as injeções intra-articulares, 10 coelhos escolhidos aleatoriamente em cada grupo foram mortos por aplicação de tiopental intraperitoneal. Seções de amostras de tecido cartilaginoso foram coradas para exames de microscopia de luz, e o método TUNEL foi usado para investigar células apoptóticas. Resultados: Como resultado do exame microscópico de imunofluorescência nos dias 7 e 28, o número de células apoptóticas no Grupo B foi significativamente maior que nos grupos L e S (p < 0,05). Além disso, o número de células apoptóticas nos dias 7 e 28 foi significativamente maior no Grupo L do que no Grupo S (p < 0,05). Conclusões: Demonstramos que a bupivacaína é mais condrotóxica do que o outro agente anestésico e aumenta o número de células apoptóticas. Esses resultados indicaram que a bupivacaína causou intensa lesão condrotóxica e levou a uma ativação apoptótica maior do que a levobupivacaína.

[The chondrotoxic and apoptotic effects of levobupivacaine and bupivacaine on the rabbit knee joint]. / Os efeitos condrotóxicos e apoptóticos de levobupivacaína e bupivacaína na articulação do joelho de coelhos.

BACKGROUND: A single dose injection or continuous infusion of local anesthetics into the joint space is considered to be a well-defined analgesia technique. The aim of this study was to investigate the chondrotoxic and apoptotic effects of single-dose intra-articular injection of levobupivacaine and bupivacaine on rabbit knee joint tissues. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The animals were allocated into two groups each containing 20 rabbits. 0.5% levobupivacaine (Group L) and 0.5% bupivacaine (Group B) were applied intra-articularly to the left posterior joints of rabbits. At the same time, normal saline was applied to the right posterior leg knee joints of rabbits in both groups and used as a control (Group S). At the end of the 7th and 28th days after the intraarticular injections, ten randomly chosen rabbits in each group were killed by applying intraperitoneal thiopental. Sections of cartilage tissue samples were stained for light microscopic examinations and the TUNEL method was used to investigate apoptotic cells. RESULTS: As a result of immunofluorescence microscopic examination, the number of apoptotic cells in Group B at day 7 and day 28 were both significantly higher than Group L and S (p<0.05). Also, the number of apoptotic cells in Group L at day 7 and day 28 were both significantly higher than Group S (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: We found that bupivacaine is more chondrotoxic than other anesthetic agent and increases the number of apoptotic cells. These results indicated that bupivacaine caused high chondrotoxic damage and it led to more apoptotic activation than levobupivacaine.

Radiological study to evaluate the spreading of two volumes (10 vs. 20ml) of radiological contrast in the block of cutaneous branches of intercostal nerves in medial axillary line (BRILMA) in a porcine experimental model. / Estudio radiológico para evaluar la difusión de dos volúmenes (10 vs. 20ml) de contraste radiopaco en el bloqueo de las ramas cutáneas de los nervios intercostales en la línea medio axilar (BRILMA) en un modelo experimental porcino.

OBJECTIVE: Interfascial blocks of the thoracic wall are being developed as an alternative to central blocks in breast surgery. However, there are few studies that have evaluated the anatomical extension of the local anaesthetic. The objective of this study was to analyse, using fluoroscopy, the spreading of two volumes (10 vs. 20ml) of radiological contrast in the serratus-intercostal plane block in an experimental pig model. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Ten Large-White breed pigs were selected to have a bilateral ultrasound serratus-intercostal plane block performed, with the administering of 10ml and 20ml of iopamidol in the right and left hemithorax, respectively. The spreading of contrast was analysed by fluoroscopy. The Spearman test correlation was used to evaluate the relationship between the administered volume and radiological spreading. A value of P<.05 was considered significant. RESULTS: Twenty anaesthetic blocks were performed, being able to analyse 18 of them. The administration of 10ml of contrast was associated with a mean spreading of 2.28±0.31 (95% CI; 2.01-2.54) intercostal spaces, while the administration of 20ml showed a spreading of 3±0.25 (95% CI; 2.81-3.18) intercostal spaces. There was a significant correlation between the injected volume and the spreading of the contrast (Spearman correlation coefficient of 0.81; P=.0001). CONCLUSION: The results showed a spreading of volume subject to the serratus-intercostal plane block, although not maintaining a 1:1 ratio. Doubling the volume increased the blocked segments by 31%. These findings, if corroborated in the clinical practice, would allow a more precise adjustment in the anaesthetic volume administered.

Utility of percutaneous catheters for local anaesthetics infusion for postoperative pain control in lumbar arthrodesis. A prospective cohort study. / Utilidad de los catéteres percutáneos para perfusión continua de anestésico local en el manejo del dolor postoperatorio en pacientes sometidos a artrodesis lumbar instrumentada. Estudio de cohortes prospectivas.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether postoperative continuous wound infiltration of levobupivacaine through two submuscular catheters connected to two elastomeric pumps after lumbar instrumented arthrodesis is more effective than intravenous patient-controlled analgesia. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An observational, prospective cohorts study was carried out. The visual analogue scale, the need for additional rescue analgesia and the onset of adverse effects were recorded. RESULTS: Pain records measured with visual analogue scale scale were significantly lower in the 48hours postoperative record at rest (p=.032). The other records of visual analogue scale showed a clear tendency to lower levels of pain in the group treated with the catheters. No statistically significant differences were found in the rescue analgesia demands of the patients. The adverse effects were lower in the catheter group (6 cases versus 11 cases) but without statistical differences. CONCLUSIONS: A trend to lower pain records was found in the group treated with catheters, although differences were not statistically significant.

Assessment of patient's anxiety and expectation associated with hemodynamic changes during surgical procedure under local anesthesia / Avaliação da ansiedade e da expectativa do paciente associadas às alterações hemodinâmicas durante procedimento cirúrgico sob anestesia local

Introduction: The dental patient's anxiety and expectation may significantly alter their vital signs. The use of local anesthetics associated with a vasoconstrictor may also alter the vital signs of these patients, promoting hemodynamic changes that may result in emergency situations. Objective: To evaluate the influence of anxiety of patients submitted to third molar extraction and the use of different anesthetic substances with adrenaline on their vital signs (oxygen saturation, heart rate, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure) in different moments. Material and method: Forty patients answered the questionnaire of the Dental Anxiety Scale (Corah's Scale) and fear (KleinKnecht's Scale) and were submitted to third molar extraction in two surgical times for the use of articaine or mepivacaine, both associated with adrenaline. The results were analyzed by ANOVA followed by Tukey post hoc test, Student's t test, and Pearson's correlation coefficients (α=0.05). Result: There was no significant differences in saturation or heart rate. The blood pressure showed significant variations during time for both anesthetics, however mepivacaine resulted in a longer postoperative time to restore blood pressure. Patients with high or moderate anxiety and high fear index were those who had positive correlations with the highest blood pressure values. Conclusion: Anxiety and fear positively influence the increase in blood pressure. Mepivacaine promoted a greater resistance to the return of normal vital signs, especially blood pressure levels.

Introdução: A ansiedade e a expectativa do paciente odontológico podem alterar de forma significativa seus sinais vitais. Da mesma forma, o uso de anestésico local associado a um vasoconstrictor também alteram os sinais vitais desses pacientes, promovendo alterações hemodinâmicas que podem resultar em situações de emergência. Objetivo: Avaliar a influência da ansiedade de pacientes submetidos à exodontia de terceiros molares e do uso de diferentes substâncias anestésicas com adrenalina sobre seus sinais vitais (saturação de oxigênio, pulsação e pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica) em diferentes momentos operatórios. Material e método: Quarenta pacientes responderam os questionários da Escala de Ansiedade Dentária (Escala de Corah) e de medo (Escala de Kleinknecht) e foram submetidos à exodontia dos terceiros molares em dois tempos cirúrgicos para utilização de articaína ou mepivacaína, ambos associados com adrenalina. Os resultados obtidos foram analisados por ANOVA seguido do teste post hoc de Tukey, t de Student e coeficientes de correlação de Pearson (α=0,05). Resultado: Não houve alteração significativa na saturação nem na frequência cardíaca. A pressão arterial apresentou variações significantes nos tempos aferidos para os dois anestésicos, entretanto a mepivacaína resultou em maior tempo de pós-operatório para o restabelecimento da pressão arterial. Os pacientes com muita ou moderada ansiedade e alto índice de medo foram os que tiveram correlações positivas com os maiores números pressóricos aferidos. Conclusão: A ansiedade e medo influenciam positivamente no aumento da pressão arterial. A mepivacaína promoveu uma maior resistência ao retorno da normalidade dos sinais vitais, especialmente dos níveis pressóricos.

In vitro synergistic activity of lidocaine and miconazole against Candida albicans / Atividade sinérgica in vitro de lidocaína e miconazole contra Candida albicans

Candida albicans is the main yeast isolated from vulvovaginal candidiasis(VVC) and a major antifungal used to treat VVC is miconazole (MZ), it shows local toxic effects, such as irritation and burns. The lidocaine (LD) is a local anesthetic. The aim of this study was to evaluate the synergistic activity of LD/MZ against 19 strains of C. albicans isolated from vaginal secretion. 78.9% of the strains were susceptible to the combination LD/MZ, demonstrating synergism of drugs. These drugs can be used to produce vaginal creams to treat VVC, especially drug resistant.

Candida albicans é a principal levedura isolada de candidíase vulvovaginal (CVV) e o principal antifúngico usado para tratar a VVC é miconazol (MZ), que apresenta efeitos tóxicos locais, tais como irritação e queimaduras. A lidocaína (LD) é um anestésico local. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a atividade sinérgica de LD/MZ contra 19 cepas de C. albicans isoladas de secreção vaginal. Foram suscetíveis à combinação LD/MZ, 78.9% das cepas testadas, demonstrando sinergismo de drogas. Estes fármacos podem ser utilizados para a produção de cremes vaginais para tratar VVC, especialmente aquelas resistentes aos fármacos disponíveis.

Anestesia subaracnoidea con dosis variables de bupivacaina con fentanilo, en la resección transuretral de la próstata / Subarachnoid anesthesia with variable doses of bupivacaine with fentanyl in the trans-urethral resection of the prostate

Introducción: en la actualidad se han descrito diversos modelos de raquianestesia con bupivacaína a dosis diferentes, asociadas o no con fentanilo, que proveen de una anestesia segura y eficaz, disminuyen la intensidad de dolor posquirúrgico, preservan la función cognoscitiva, y reduce las complicaciones atribuidas a la lidocaína hiperbárica por neurotoxicidad. Objetivo: evaluar el efecto de bajas dosis de bupivacaína con fentanilo para anestesia subaracnoidea en pacientes sometidos a resección transuretral de próstata. Materiales y Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo cuantitativo, longitudinal, prospectivo en 200 pacientes programados para dicha cirugía e indicación de anestesia subaracnoidea con bupivacaína, los cuales fueron distribuidos de forma aleatoria en cuatro grupo. Resultados: tanto el bloqueo sensitivo como motor fue más rápido en los pacientes de los Grupos B (3,0; 11,2) y (7,1; 8,3), Grupo C (5,0; 9,4) y (6,2; 9,4) y Grupo D (6,1; 8,3) y (4,7; 10,9); mientras que el Grupo A fue de (6,0; 8,5) y (9,9; 11,7), respectivamente. Se observó que en la totalidad de los pacientes de los Grupos C y D se obtuvo anestesia de buena calidad. Conclusiones: la administración intratecal de 7,5 mg de bupivacaina con 25 µg de fentanilo produjo anestesia satisfactoria, disminuyó el periodo de latencia, mantuvo mejor estabilidad hemodinámica, prolongó la analgesia postoperatoria y se asoció a menor incidencia de complicaciones peri operatorias (AU).

Introduction: currently, several models of spinal anesthesia with bupivacaine in different doses, associated or not to fentanyl, have been described providing a safe and efficacious anesthesia, reducing the intensity of the postsurgical pain, preserving the cognitive function, and reducing the complications attributed to hyperbaric lidocaine due to its neurotoxicity. Aim: to assess the effect of low doses of bupivacaine with fentanyl as subarachnoid anesthesia in patients undergoing a prostate trans-urethral resection. Materials and Methods: a prospective, longitudinal, quantitative, descriptive study was carried out in 200 patients programmed for that kind of surgery and with the indication of subarachnoid anesthesia through bupivacaine; they were randomly distributed in four groups. Outcomes: both, the sensory block and the motor one were faster in the patients of the Group B (3,0; 11,2) and (7,1; 8,3), Group C (5,0; 9,4) and (6,2; 9,4) and Group D (6,1; 8,3) and (4,7; 10,9); while in the patients of the Group A they were (6,0; 8,5) y (9,9; 11,7) respectively. It was observed a good quality anesthesia in all the patients of the Groups C and D. Conclusions: the intrathecal administration of 7,5 mg of bupivacaine with 25 µg of fentanyl produced a satisfactory anesthesia, reduced the latency period, kept a better hemodynamic stability up, extended the post-surgery analgesia and was associated to fewer incidences of perioperative complications (AU).

Anestesia subaracnoidea con dosis variables de bupivacaina con fentanilo, en la resección transuretral de la próstata / Subarachnoid anesthesia with variable doses of bupivacaine with fentanyl in the trans-urethral resection of the prostate

Introducción: en la actualidad se han descrito diversos modelos de raquianestesia con bupivacaína a dosis diferentes, asociadas o no con fentanilo, que proveen de una anestesia segura y eficaz, disminuyen la intensidad de dolor posquirúrgico, preservan la función cognoscitiva, y reduce las complicaciones atribuidas a la lidocaína hiperbárica por neurotoxicidad. Objetivo: evaluar el efecto de bajas dosis de bupivacaína con fentanilo para anestesia subaracnoidea en pacientes sometidos a resección transuretral de próstata. Materiales y Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo cuantitativo, longitudinal, prospectivo en 200 pacientes programados para dicha cirugía e indicación de anestesia subaracnoidea con bupivacaína, los cuales fueron distribuidos de forma aleatoria en cuatro grupo. Resultados: tanto el bloqueo sensitivo como motor fue más rápido en los pacientes de los Grupos B (3,0; 11,2) y (7,1; 8,3), Grupo C (5,0; 9,4) y (6,2; 9,4) y Grupo D (6,1; 8,3) y (4,7; 10,9); mientras que el Grupo A fue de (6,0; 8,5) y (9,9; 11,7), respectivamente. Se observó que en la totalidad de los pacientes de los Grupos C y D se obtuvo anestesia de buena calidad. Conclusiones: la administración intratecal de 7,5 mg de bupivacaina con 25 µg de fentanilo produjo anestesia satisfactoria, disminuyó el periodo de latencia, mantuvo mejor estabilidad hemodinámica, prolongó la analgesia postoperatoria y se asoció a menor incidencia de complicaciones peri operatorias (AU).

Introduction: currently, several models of spinal anesthesia with bupivacaine in different doses, associated or not to fentanyl, have been described providing a safe and efficacious anesthesia, reducing the intensity of the postsurgical pain, preserving the cognitive function, and reducing the complications attributed to hyperbaric lidocaine due to its neurotoxicity. Aim: to assess the effect of low doses of bupivacaine with fentanyl as subarachnoid anesthesia in patients undergoing a prostate trans-urethral resection. Materials and Methods: a prospective, longitudinal, quantitative, descriptive study was carried out in 200 patients programmed for that kind of surgery and with the indication of subarachnoid anesthesia through bupivacaine; they were randomly distributed in four groups. Outcomes: both, the sensory block and the motor one were faster in the patients of the Group B (3,0; 11,2) and (7,1; 8,3), Group C (5,0; 9,4) and (6,2; 9,4) and Group D (6,1; 8,3) and (4,7; 10,9); while in the patients of the Group A they were (6,0; 8,5) y (9,9; 11,7) respectively. It was observed a good quality anesthesia in all the patients of the Groups C and D. Conclusions: the intrathecal administration of 7,5 mg of bupivacaine with 25 µg of fentanyl produced a satisfactory anesthesia, reduced the latency period, kept a better hemodynamic stability up, extended the post-surgery analgesia and was associated to fewer incidences of perioperative complications (AU).