ObjectiveTo identify the incidence of postintubation hypotension (PIH) in critically ill patients and evaluate the responsive risk factors and prognosis. MethodsThe data of intubation patients with normal blood pressure before intubation were collected and analyzed in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in the latest two years and divided into two groups. One contained PIH patients and the other one contained patients with no change in blood pressure after intubation. The primary outcome measure was 28-day mortality and secondary outcome measure was length of stay (LOS) in ICU and hospital. ResultsThere were 25(31.65%) PIH patients in included 79 patients. The patients in PIH group had significantly higher 28-day mortality (40.00% vs 14.81%, P=0.01) and there were no difference in LOS in ICU and hospital. Risk factors were age (OR:1.1, 95% CI:1.00-1.12), chronic respiratory diseases (OR:3.0, 95% CI:1.13-8.07) and complication with over two chronic diseases (OR:3.6, 95% CI:1.18-11.03). ConclusionPIH is more common in old patients complicated with chronic diseases and results in higher 28-day mortality.
ObjectiveTo explore the efficacy and safety of different sedative and analgesic methods in emergent endotracheal intubations in RICU. Methods110 cases of tracheal intubation in critically ill patients were divided into 5 groups randomly: ① control group(given no sedative or analgesic drug before intubation); ② fentanyl group(given intravenous fentanyl 2 μg/kg before intubation,followed by fentanyl 2 μg·kg-1·h-1 maintenance); ③ dexmedetomidine hydrochloride+fentanyl group(given dexmedetomidine hydrochloride 1 μg/kg+fentanyl 2 μg/kg before intubation,followed by dexmedetomidine hydrochloride 0.5 μg·kg-1·h-1+fentanyl 2 μg·kg-1·h-1 maintenance); ④ midazolam+fentanyl group(given midazolam 0.05 mg/kg+fentanyl 2 μg/kg before intubation,followed by midazolam 0.05 mg·kg-1·h-1+fentanyl 2 μg·kg-1·h-1 maintenance); ⑤ Propofol+fentanyl group(given propofol 1 mg/kg+fentanyl 2 μg/kg before intubation,followed by propofol 0.4 mg·kg-1·h-1+fentanyl 2 μg·kg-1·h-1 maintenance).The mean arterial pressure(MAP),heart rate(HR),respiratory frequency(RR),PaO2/FiO2,Riker sedation score and agitation were monitored before,during and after intubations.The one-time success rate of intubation and severe arrhythmia (sinus bradycardia,frequent ventricular premature,ventricular fibrillation,and cardiac arrest) incidence rate were recorded. ResultsThe one-time success rates of intubations of the propofol+fentanyl group (95.4%) and the midazolam+fentanyl group (90.9%) were higher than that in the dexmedetomidine hydrochloride+fentanyl group (86.4%,P<0.05),while one-time intubation success rate of three groups were higher than that of the fentanyl group (45.4%) and the control group (31.8%,P<0.05).5 minutes after intubation,the PaO2/FiO2 index of 5 groups of patients were higher than those before intubation,but the PaO2/FiO2 index of the control group and the fentanyl group were lower than those in the other three groups(P<0.05).The occurrence of serious arrhythmia rate in the dexmedetomidine hydrochloride+fentanyl group (0%),the midazolam+fentanyl group (9%) and the propofol+fentanyl group (9%) were lower than that in the control group (13.6%) and the fentanyl group (18.2%).The MAP during intubation and 2 minutes after intubation of the propofol+fentanyl group and the midazolam+fentanyl group were lower than that in the other three groups(P<0.05).The proportion of patients with Riker sedation and agitation score≤4 at intubation in the dexmedetomidine hydrochloride+fentanyl group (68.2%) was lower than that in the propofol+fentanyl group(90.9%) and the midazolam+fentanyl group (86.4%,P<0.05),but higher than those in the fentanyl group(22.7%)and the control group(18.2%,P<0.05). ConclusionPropofol,midazolam or dexmedetomidine hydrochloride with fentanyl are all effective and safe methods of sedation and analgesia in emergent endotracheal intubation in RICU.Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride with fentanyl is an ideal sedative relatively with less influence on cardiovascular system and less myocardial oxygen consumption.
ObjectiveTo explore the methods to improve the success rate of intubation and reduce the intubation time consuming in emergency orotracheal intubation by improving the method of holding laryngoscope. MethodsA total of 146 patients needed orotracheal intubation were randomly divided into a traditional group who was intubated with traditional method of holding laryngoscope and an improved group who was intubated with improved method of holding laryngoscope. The success rate of intubation for the first time, success rate in difficult intubation, intubation time consuming, the incidence of complications by mechanical injury between two groups were compared. ResultsSixty-nine petients received traditional method of holding laryngoscope and 77 petients received improvement method of holding laryngoscope. The success rate for the first time intubation [71(92.2%) vs. 56(81.2%)] and success rate in difficult intubation [13(72.2%) vs. 3(23.1%)] of the improved group were higher than those of the traditional group. The differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.05). The intubation time consuming [(28.3±3.5)s vs. (35.6±4.1)s] and the incidence of complications by mechanical injury [1(1.3%) vs. 6(8.7%)] of the improved group were lower than those of the traditional group with statistical significance (all P < 0.05). ConclusionThe success rate of intubation for the first time and the difficult intubation can be improved effectively, and the intubation time consuming and the incidence of complications by mechanical injury can be reduced effectively by improving the method of holding laryngoscope.
ObjectiveTo systematically review the efficacy and safety of laryngeal mask versus endotracheal tubes for laparoscopic surgery.MethodsPubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library, CNKI, WanFang Data and CBM databases were electronically searched to collect the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about the efficacy and safety of laryngeal mask versus endotracheal tubes for laparoscopic surgery from inception to April, 2017. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias of included studies. Then meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.3 software.ResultsA total of 16 RCTs involving 1 593 patients were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that: there was no significant difference in the success rate of the first insertion (RR=0.99, 95%CI 0.96 to 1.02, P=0.55). The airway pressure of patients whose position were head higher than foot was significantly lower in the laryngeal mask group than in the tracheal intubation group (MD=–1.20, 95%CI –1.81 to –0.59, P=0.000 1), but there was no significant difference between two groups in reverse position patients (MD=0.48, 95%CI –0.90 to 1.87, P=0.49). The incidence of sore throat (RR=0.58, 95%CI 0.46 to 0.74, P<0.000 01), the incidence of blood stain (RR=0.48, 95%CI 0.30 to 0.77, P=0.002), the incidence of laryngeal spasm/bronchial spasm (OR=0.30, 95%CI 0.11 to 0.80, P=0.02) and the incidence of cough/hiccup (RR=0.10, 95%CI 0.07 to 0.15, P<0.000 01) in the laryngeal mask group were significantly lower than those in the tracheal intubation group.ConclusionThe current evidence shows that compared with tracheal intubation, laryngeal mask can effectively reduce airway pressure of patients whose position are head higher than foot. The risks of various complications are significant higher in tracheal intubation in laparoscopic surgery. Laryngeal mask can maintain patients' normal respiratory functions while reduce damage and do not increase the occurrence of reflux aspiration. Due to limited quantity and quality of the included studies, more high quality studies are needed to verify above conclusion.
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical effect of No. 8 blood collection needles in connecting broken balloon tubes. MethodsThirty-six patients who underwent mechanical ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit between January 2010 and December 2013 were included as the study subjects. We divided them into two groups. Patients who had accidental rupture of balloon tube during intubation were regarded as the trial group, while those with normal ventilation were regarded as the control group, with each group having 18 patients. The trial group used No. 8 disposable blood collection needles to connect the balloon tubes. Pressure gauge produced in Germany was used to measure the balloon pressure continuously for four hours. Balloon pressure level, balloon leakage and tube dislocation within 24 hours were observed. ResultsThe balloon pressure at different time periods was not significantly different between the two groups (P > 0.05). The leakage rate and complication rate were also not significantly different between the two groups (P > 0.05). ConclusionsUsing No. 8 blood collection needles for connecting broken balloon tubes is effective, easy, and convenient, and the balloon can be maintained at a constant pressure. It solved many previous clinical problems such as high cost, high complication rate, high death rate and medical disputes.
Objective To investigate the efficacy and influential factors of interventional therapy for post-intubation tracheal stenosis. Methods The clinical data of 69 patients with tracheal stenosis after tracheal intubation in the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from February 2010 to March 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. The effects of interventional treatment for tracheal stenosis after intubation were evaluated by reviewing the medical records and telephone follow-up for more than 1 year. Multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the influential factors. Results The study recruited 69 patients with the median age of 44 years. After the interventional treatment, ATS dyspnea score decreased from (2.41±0.76) points to (0.65±0.62) points ( P<0.01), the diameter of airway lumen increased from (4.24±2.05)mm to (10.57±3.14)mm ( P<0.01). The short-term effective rate of interventional therapy was 92.8% (64/69) but the restenosis rate in 1 month, 3 months and 1 year after interventional treatment were 56.5%, 26.1% and 36.2%, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that diabetes (OR=2.819, 95%CI 1.973-4.062）, shortness of breath score >3 points (OR=13.816, 95%CI 5.848-32.641）, trachea stenosis diameter <4.5 mm (OR=7.482, 95%CI 4.015-13.943), tracheal stenosis grade ≥4 (OR=3.815, 95%CI 2.258-6.447), stenosis in the upper trachea (OR=5.173, 95%CI 3.218-8.316) were risk factors of interventional therapy for post-intubation tracheal stenosis. Conclusions The general efficacy of interventional treatment for tracheal stenosis after tracheal intubation is poor, and the recurrence rate is still high. The high degree of tracheal stenosis, diabetes mellitus and upper tracheal stenosis are important factors that affect the efficacy of respiratory interventional therapy.
ObjectiveTo investigate the feasibility and safety of non-intubation anesthesia in thoracic surgery.MethodsFrom September 2017 to December 2019, 296 patients were operated at department of thoracic surgery in our hospital. There were 167 males and 129 females with an average age of 50.69±12.95 years, ranging from 16 to 76 years. The patients were divided into two groups according to whether they were intubated: 150 patients were in a non-intubation group, including 83 males and 67 females with an average age of 49.91±13.59 years, ranging from 16 to 76 years, and 146 patients were in an intubation group including 84 males and 62 females with an average age of 51.49±12.26 years, ranging from 16 to 74 years. Intraoperative data, postoperative recovery, inflammatory response of the two groups were compared.ResultsThere was no statistical difference between the two groups in operation time, blood loss, the lowest oxygen saturation or other indicators (P>0.05). But the highest partial pressure of carbon dioxide of the non-intubation group was higher than that of the intubation group (P=0.012). The non-intubation group was superior to the intubation group in postoperative recovery and inflammatory response (P<0.05).ConclusionThe non-intubation anesthesia is safe and maneuverable in thoracic surgery, and it has some advantages in accelerating postoperative rehabilitation.
Objective To investigate the thirst status of patients in intensive care unit (ICU) who underwent oral tracheal intubation and ventilator assisted ventilation, and explore its influence factors. Methods A total of 172 patients with oral tracheal intubation admitted in ICU from June 2020 to September 2021 were investigated, and a numerical rating scale was employed for rating their thirst feelings. The patients were divided into a thirst group and a non-thirst group based on thirst status. The thirst status and influence factors of thirst distress were analyzed. Results The incidence of thirst in the ICU patients with oral tracheal intubation and ventilator assisted ventilation was 88.4%, and the thirst score in the thirst group was 7.70±1.17. Single factor analysis showed statistically significant difference between the two groups in sex, medical payment, smoking, drinking, duration of mechanical ventilation, humidification effect, sputum viscosity, gastrointestinal decompression, fasting, continuous renal replacement therapy, diuretics, 24-hour urine volume and liquid balance, heart function grading, sedatives, agitation, sweating, acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ, endotracheal intubation depth, body mass index, PCO2, PO2, HCO3–, tidal volume, and sodium ion (all P<0.05). Multivariable regression analysis demonstrated that diuretics, sputum viscosity, sodium ion, alcohol consumption, smoking, intubation depth, and cardiac function were independent influence factors for the occurrence of thirst in the ICU patients who received tracheal intubation (P<0.01). Conclusions The incidence of thirst was high in ICU patients with airway intubation and ventilator assisted ventilation. Diuretics, sputum viscosity, sodium ion, alcohol consumption, smoking, 24-hour urine volume, and cardiac function grading were independent influence factors for the occurrence of thirst in ICU patients with tracheal intubation. It is necessary to implement targeted intervention to prevent and alleviate the thirst degree of patients, reduce the occurrence of related complications, and improve patient comfort.
ObjectiveTo compare the postoperative enhanced recovery outcomes of lobectomy performed under non-intubated video-assisted thoracic surgery (NIVATS) versus intubated video-assisted thoracic surgery (IVATS). Methods Computerized searches were performed in the following databases: China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Data, VIP Information, China Biomedical Literature Database (CBMdisc), Web of Science, Clinicaltrials.gov, The Cochrane Library, EMbase, and PubMed. We collected randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies comparing NIVATS and IVATS. The search period extended from the inception of each database to April 1, 2023. Two independent researchers screened the literature and assessed study quality. ResultsA total of 14 studies were included, comprising 4 RCTs, 7 retrospective cohort studies, and 3 propensity score matching studies, involving 1 840 patients. Meta-analysis results indicated that, compared to IVATS, NIVATS was associated with significantly shorter operative time [MD=–13.39, 95%CI (–20.16, –6.62), P<0.001], shorter length of hospital stay [MD=–0.81, 95%CI (–1.39, –0.22), P=0.005], shorter chest tube duration [MD=–0.73, 95%CI (–1.36, –0.10), P=0.02], shorter postoperative anesthesia recovery time [MD=–20.34, 95%CI (–26.83, –13.84), P<0.001], and shorter time to oral intake after surgery [MD=–5.68, 95%CI (–7.63, –3.73), P<0.001]. Furthermore, NIVATS showed a lower incidence of postoperative airway complications [OR=0.49, 95%CI (0.34, 0.71), P<0.001] and less total chest tube drainage volume [MD=–251.11, 95%CI (–398.25, –103.98), P<0.001], all contributing to significantly accelerated postoperative enhanced recovery for patients. Conclusion NIVATS is a safe and technically feasible anesthesia method in thoracoscopic lobectomy, which can to some extent replace IVATS.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the difference between the tracheal intubation connected to conventional ventilation (TI-CV) and rigid bronchoscopy connected to high frequency ventilation (RB-HFV) under general anesthesia on patients with transbronchial cryobiopsy (TBCB).MethodA prospective, randomized, controlled trial was conducted in interstitial lung disease patients with TBCB from August 2018 to February 2019 in the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University. According to the different methods of intubation, the patients were divided to a TI-CV group and a RB-HFV group randomly. The operating duration, extubation duration, total anesthesia time, heart rate, blood pressure and arterial blood gas analysis were collected and analyzed.ResultsSixty-five patients were enrolled. There were 33 patients with an average age of (48.0±15.0) years in TI-CV group and 32 patients with an average age of (48.8±10.8) years in RB-HFV group. The basic line of body mass index, pulmonary function (FEV1, FVC and DLCO), arterial blood gas (pH, PaO2 and PaCO2) and heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure (MAP) had no significant differences between two groups. At the first 5 minutes of operation, the pH was (7.34±0.06) and (7.26±0.06), and the PaCO2 was (48.82±9.53) and (62.76±9.80) mm Hg in TI-CV group and RB-HFV group respectively, with significant differences (P=0.000). At the end of operation, the pH was (7.33±0.06) and (7.21±0.08), the PaCO2 was (48.91±10.49) and (70.93±14.83) mm Hg, the HR were (79.6±21.1) and (93.8±18.7) bpm, the MAP were (72.15±13.03) and (82.63±15.65) mm Hg in TI-CV group and RB-HFV group respectively, with significant differences (P<0.05). There were no differences in the operating duration and extubation duration between two groups. The total anesthesia time was (47.4±8.8) and (53.3±11.6) min with significant difference (P=0.017). Five minutes after the extubation, there were no significant difference in the pH, PaO2, PaCO2, HR and MAP between two groups. No serious complications occurred in either group.ConclusionsCompared with rigid bronchoscopy, TI-CV under general anesthesia is more conducive to maintain effective ventilation, and maintain the HR and MAP stable during the TBCB procedure. TBCB procedure should be performed by TI-CV under general anesthesia in patients with poor cardiopulmonary function.