Nurse anesthetists’perceptions and experiences of managing emergence delirium:A qualitative study

BACKGROUND This study employs a descriptive phenomenological approach to investigate the challenges anesthesia nurses face in managing emergence delirium(ED),a common and complex postoperative complication in the post-anesthesia care unit.The role of nurses in managing ED is critical,yet research on their understanding and management strategies for ED is lacking.AIM To investigate anesthetic nurses’cognition and management experiences of ED in hopes of developing a standardized management protocol.METHODS This study employed a descriptive phenomenological approach from qualitative research methodologies.Purposeful sampling was utilized to select 12 anesthetic nurses from a tertiary hospital in Shanghai as research subjects.Semi-structured interviews were conducted,and the data were organized and analyzed using Colaizzi’s seven-step analysis method,from which the final themes were extracted.RESULTS After analyzing the interview content,four main themes and eight subthemes were distilled:Inefficient cognition hinders the identification of ED(conceptual ambiguity,empirical identification),managing diversity and challenges(patientcentered safe care,low level of medical-nursing collaboration),work responsibilities and pressure coexist(heavy work responsibilities,occupational risks and stress),demand for high-quality management(expecting the construction of predictive assessment tools and prevention strategies,and pursuing standardized management processes to enhance management effectiveness).CONCLUSION Nursing managers should prioritize the needs and suggestions of nurses in order to enhance their nursing capabilities and provide guidance for standardized management processes.

Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium Scale:A diagnostic metaanalysis

BACKGROUND Emergence delirium(EmD)is a troublesome motoric,emotional,and cognitive disturbance associated with morbidity.It is often misdiagnosed despite being present in a substantial proportion of children and adolescents during emergence from anesthesia.AIM To evaluate the summary diagnostic accuracy of Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium Scale(PAEDS)for EmD among children and adolescents.METHODS Two researchers electronically and hand searched the published literature from May 2004 to February 2021 that evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of PAEDS for EmD among children and adolescents,using appropriate terms.Two independent researchers extracted the diagnostic parameters and appraised the study quality with QUADAS-2.Overall,the diagnostic accuracy of the measures was calculated with the summary receiver operating characteristic curve(SROC),the summary sensitivity and specificity,and diagnostic odds ratio(DOR)for EmD.Various diagnostic cut-off points were evaluated for their diagnostic accuracy.Heterogeneity was analyzed by meta-regression.RESULTS Nine diagnostic accuracy studies of EmD that conformed to our selection criteria and PRISMA guidelines were included in the final analysis.There was no publication bias.The area under the SROC was 0.97(95%confidence interval[CI]:95%-98%).Summary sensitivity and specificity were 0.91(95%CI:0.81-0.96;I2=92.93%)and 0.94(95%CI:0.89-0.97;I2=87.44%),respectively.The summary DOR was 148.33(95%CI:48.32-455.32).The effect size for the subgroup analysis of PAEDS cut-off scores of<10,≥10,and≥12 was 3.73,2.19,and 2.93,respectively;they were not statistically significantly different.The setting of the study and reference standard were statistically significantly related to the sensitivity of PAEDS but not specificity.CONCLUSION The PAEDS is an accurate diagnostic measure for the diagnosis of EmD among children and adolescents.Further studies should document its clinical utility.

Intraoperative body temperature and emergence delirium in elderly patients after non-cardiac surgery:A secondary analysis of a prospective observational study

Background:Emergence delirium(ED)is a kind of delirium that occured in the immediate post-anesthesia period.Lower body temperature on post-anesthesia care unit(PACU)admission was an independent risk factor of ED.The present study was designed to investigate the association between intraoperative body temperature and ED in elderly patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery.Methods:This study was a secondary analysis of a prospective observational study.Taking baseline body temperature as a reference,intraoperative absolute and relative temperature changes were calculated.The relative change was defined as the amplitude between intraoperative lowest/highest temperature and baseline reference.ED was assessed with the confusion assessment method for intensive care unit at 10 and 30 min after PACU admission and before PACU discharge.Results:A total of 874 patients were analyzed with a mean age of 71.8±5.3 years.The incidence of ED was 38.4%(336/874).When taking 36.0°C,35.5°C,and 35.0°C as thresholds,the incidences of absolute hypothermia were 76.7%(670/874),38.4%(336/874),and 17.5%(153/874),respectively.In multivariable logistic regression analysis,absolute hypothermia(lowest value<35.5°C)and its cumulative duration were respectively associated with an increased risk of ED after adjusting for confounders including age,education,preoperative mild cognitive impairment,American Society of Anesthesiologists grade,duration of surgery,site of surgery,and pain intensity.Relative hypothermia(decrement>1.0°C from baseline)and its cumulative duration were also associated with an increased risk of ED,respectively.When taking the relative increment>0.5°C as a threshold,the incidence of relative hyperthermia was 21.7%(190/874)and it was associated with a decreased risk of ED after adjusting above confounders.Conclusions:In the present study,we found that intraoperative hypothermia,defined as either absolute or relative hypothermia,was associated with an increased risk of ED in elderly patients after non-cardiac surgery.Relative hyperthermia,but not absolute hyperthermia,was associated with a decreased risk of ED.Registration:Chinese Clinical Trial Registry(No.ChiCTR-OOC-17012734).

Comparison of Propofol and Fentanyl for Preventing Emergence Agitation Following Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients: A Single-Center Study in Bangladesh

Background: Emergence agitation (EA) is a common phenomenon observed in pediatric patients following general anesthesia. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of propofol and fentanyl in preventing EA and to compare their associated complications or side effects. Methods: This prospective randomized observational comparative study was conducted at Dhaka Medical College Hospital from July 2013 to June 2014. The study aimed to evaluate the effects of propofol and fentanyl on EA in children aged 18 to 72 months undergoing circumcision, herniotomy, and polypectomy operations. Ninety children were included in the study, with 45 in each group. Patients with psychological or neurological disorders were excluded. Various parameters including age, sex, weight, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class, duration of anesthesia, Saturation of Peripheral Oxygen (SPO2), heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium (PAED) score, duration of post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) stay, incidence of laryngospasm, nausea, vomiting, and rescue drug requirement were compared between the two groups. Results: Age, sex, weight, ASA class, and duration of anesthesia were comparable between the two groups. Perioperative SpO2 and HR were similar in both groups. However, the PAED score was significantly higher in the fentanyl group during all follow-ups except at 30 minutes postoperatively. The mean duration of PACU stay was significantly longer in the fentanyl group. Although the incidence of laryngospasm was higher in the fentanyl group, it was not statistically significant. Conversely, nausea or vomiting was significantly higher in the fentanyl group. The requirement for rescue drugs was significantly higher in the fentanyl group compared to the propofol group. Conclusion: Both propofol and fentanyl were effective in preventing emergence agitation in pediatric patients undergoing various surgical procedures under sevoflurane anesthesia. However, propofol demonstrated a better safety profile with fewer incidences of nausea, vomiting, and rescue drug requirements compared to fentanyl.

Comparative Study and Safe Dose Analysis of Dexmedetomidine in the Prevention of Emergence Agitation and Emergency Delirium in Children Undergoing General Anesthesia

The purpose of this paper is to explore the safe and effective dose of dexmedetomidin for the prevention of agitation and delirium during the awakening period for children undergoing general anesthesia. Samples of 989 cases are collected from children with comprehensive treatment of dental caries, and were randomly divided into four groups. Group A, group B and group C were intravenously at constant speed （60 mL/h）, 0.5 and 0.25 infusion with 1 μg/kg dexmedetomidine. Group D （control group） was intravenously saline at the same speed. The score of 5-point scale and the incidence of ED （emergency delirium） and EA （emergence agitation） in four groups were compared. Comparison of four groups of CHIPPS （children and infants postoperative pain） score, the amount of operation time and record seven halothane （TO）, time to stop cover drug withdrawal of laryngeal anesthesia （TM）, eye opening time （TE）, independent records of children at the time of ICU stay after anesthesia （TP）. Results show that there was no significant difference between the four groups （p 〉 0.05）, among which the TM in B, C groups was significantly higher than that in A, D groups （p 〈 0.05）. Group C was significantly higher than group B （p 〈 0.05）. There was no significant difference in TE and TP between the A, B, D groups （p 〉 0. 05）. TE in group C was significantly higher than that in groups A, D （p 〉 0. 05）. The TP of group C was significantly higher than that of groups A, D （p 〈 0.05）, but there was no significant difference between the B, C groups （p 〉 0.05）. The incidence rates of EA and ED in groups A and B were significantly lower than those in group D （p 〈 0.05）. Group C was significantly lower than group A （p 〈 0.05）. There was no significant difference between group C and group C （p 〉 0.05）. The CHIPPS score and sevoflurane dosage in groups A and B were significantly lower than those in group D （p 〈 0.05）. Group C was significantly lower than group A （p 〈 0.05）. There was no significant difference between group C （p 〉 0.05）. Conclusion： the dose of dexmetomidine 0.5 μg/kg in children with general anesthesia can prevent restlessness and delirium after operation.