Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Oxycodone Versus Fentanyl for Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia in Postoperative Pain Management:A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Backgroud:Intravenous opioid patient-controlled analgesia(IV-PCA)has been suggested as an effective method in postoperative pain management.There are several randomized controlled trials(RCTs)of comparison of oxycodone and fentanyl for IV-PCA in surgical patients.The purpose of this study was to perform a meta-analysis to compare the efficacy and safety of oxycodone and fentanyl for IV-PCA in surgical patients from current data.Methods:The RCTs of oxycodone versus fentanyl for IV-PCA were gathered from PubMed,Embase,Cochrane library,CNKI and VIP data.After data extraction and quality assessment of the included RCTs,the RevMan 5.3 software was applied for meta-analysis of numerical rating scale(NRS)scores,accumulated IV-PCA consumption of oxycodone and fentanyl,patient satisfaction,postoperative nausea and vomiting(PONV),and other adverse events(AEs).Results:Results reported from eight RCTs involving 600 patients are included in the meta-analysis.The NRS score at rest and upon movement of group oxycodone was significantly lower than that of group fentanyl(WMD=-3.85,95%CI-4.93^-2.76,P<0.00001;WMD=-4.31,95%CI-5.79^-2.84,P<0.00001);however,the incidence of PONV and dizziness was obviously increased in group oxycodone than in group fentanyl(OR=2.41,95%CI 1.60~3.63,P<0.0001;OR=3.69,95%CI 2.17~6.26,P<0.00001).Accumulated IV-PCA consumption in group oxycodone was less than in group fentanyl overall the 48 hours postoperatively(WMD=-12.11,95%CI-18.42^-5.80,P=0.0002).There was no significant difference in patient satisfaction between oxycodone and fentanyl(OR=0.73,95%CI 0.11~5.04,P=0.75).Conclusion:According to the evidence,this meta-analysis suggest that oxycodone for IV-PCA is superior to fentanyl in postoperative pain relief,whereas the higher incidence of PONV and dizziness was accompanied with oxycodone.Further large-scale,prospective,observational studies are needed to summarize and analyse the data to draw a fair conclusion.

Combined lumbar muscle block and perioperative comprehensive patient-controlled intravenous analgesia with butorphanol in gynecological endoscopic surgery

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic surgery has become a common surgical approach for the clinical treatment of intra-abdominal lesions in recent years.We hypothesized that lumbar block with postoperative patient-controlled intravenous analgesia(PCIA)by butorphanol after gynecological surgery under general anesthesia would be more effective than PCIA by butorphanol alone.AIM To investigate the effect of lumbar block with PCIA by butorphanol after gynecological surgery under general anesthesia.METHODS This study assessed 120 women scheduled for laparoscopic surgery at our hospital between May 2017 and May 2020.They were divided using a random number table into a research group(those who received quadratus lumborum block combined with PCIA analgesia by butorphanol)and a control group(those who received only PCIA analgesia by butorphanol),with 60 patients in each group.Demographic factors,visual analog scale scores for pain,serum inflammatory markers,PCIA compressions,Ramsay scores,and adverse events were compared between groups using a t-test,analysis of variance,orχ2 test,as appropriate.RESULTS There were no significant differences in demographic factors between groups(all P>0.05).The visual analog scale scores of the research group in the resting state 12 h and 24 h postoperatively were significantly lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).Two hours after surgery,there were no significant differences in the levels of serum tumor necrosis factor-α,interleukin(IL)-6,or IL-8 between groups(P>0.05).The serum tumor necrosis factor-αlevels of the research group 24 h postoperatively were significantly lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).The levels of serum IL-6 and IL-8 in the study group 24 h and 48 h postoperatively were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Lumbar block with PCIA with butorphanol after gynecological surgery under general anesthesia significantly improves the analgesic effect and reduces the degree of inflammation,instances of PCIA compression,and adverse reactions.

Effects of oxycodone and fentanyl patient-controlled intravenous analgesia on pain, immune response and stress response after laparoscopic surgery

Objective:To study the effects of oxycodone and fentanyl patient-controlled intravenous analgesia on pain, immune response and stress response after laparoscopic surgery.Methods:Patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery in Xianning Central Hospital between June 2015 and February 2017 were selected and randomly divided into oxycodone group and fentanyl group who received postoperative oxycodone and fentanyl patient-controlled intravenous analgesia respectively. 3 d after surgery and 5 d after surgery, the serum contents of pain-related transmitters, immune indexes, stress-related molecules as well as peripheral blood contents of immune cells were measured.Results: 3 d after surgery and 5 d after surgery, CRP, TNF-α, IL-8, sICAM-1, YKL-40, Cor, C-P, FT3, FT4 and HO-1 contents in serum of oxycodone group were significantly lower than those of fentanyl group whereas CD3+CD4+T cell and CD3+CD8+T cell contents in peripheral blood as well as C3 and C4 contents in serum were significantly higher than those of fentanyl group.Conclusion:oxycodone patient-controlled intravenous analgesia after laparoscopic surgery is better than fentanyl and can reduce the pain degree, inhibit the stress response and improve the immune response.

Effect of buprenorphine transdermal patch combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia on the serum pain-related biochemical indexes in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture

Objective:To study the effect of buprenorphine transdermal patch combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia on the serum pain-related biochemical indexes in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture.Methods: A total of 92 elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture who received surgical treatment in the hospital between August 2014 and January 2017 were collected and divided into control group (n=46) and observation group (n=46) according to the random number table method. The control group received patient-controlled intravenous analgesia, and the observation group received buprenorphine transdermal patch combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia. Differences in serum levels of inflammatory factors, oxidative stress indexes and pain mediators of two groups of patients were measured before and 24h after surgery.Results: Differences in serum levels of inflammatory factors, oxidative stress indexes and pain mediators were not statistically significant between the two groups before surgery;24 h after surgery, serum IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, MDA, SP, PGE2, 5-HT, HA and NPY levels of both groups of patients increased significantly while SOD, TAC and CAT levels decreased significantly, and serum IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, MDA, SP, PGE2, 5-HT, HA and NPY levels of observation group were lower than those of control group while SOD, TAC and CAT levels were higher than those of control group.Conclusion: Buprenorphine transdermal patch combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia can effectively inhibit the expression of pain-related indexes and relieve early postoperative pain intensity in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture.

Patient-controlled intravenous fentanyl for cystospasm after transurethral resection of the prostate

Objective： To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of patient-controlled intravenous analgesia （PCIA） with fentanyl for cystospasm after transurethral resection of the prostate. Methods： Sixty benign prostatic hyperplasia （BPH） patients scheduled for transurethral resection of the prostate （TURP） under general anesthesia with laryngeal mask airway （LMA） were randomly divided into groups F and S. Group F （n=30） received PCIA device with fentanyl 10 ug/kg＋8 mg ondansetron, and Group S （n=30） received placebo （PCIA device with 8 mg ondansetron）. The visual analog scale （VAS） scores for pain were evaluated at 0, 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, and 48 h by the same staff. And recorded were incidence of cystospasm, side effects, application of hemostatic, duration of drawing Foley catheter and continuous bladder irrigation, time of exhaust after operation, time of post-operative stay and cost of hospitalization. Results： The incidence of cystospasm in Group F was significantly lower than that in Group S in the 48 h after operation （P〈0.05）, the VAS scores for pain in Group F was significantly lower than that in Group S within the 48 h after operation （P〈0.01）. The time of exhaust after operation in Group F was significantly later than in Group S （P〈0.05）. No significant difference was observed in applications of hemostatic, duration of drawing Foley catheter, duration of continuous bladder irrigation, time of post-operative stay and cost of hospitalization between the 2 groups. Conclusion： PCIA with fentanyl （10 ug/kg） relieves pain with little side effect and reduces cystospasm satisfactorily.

APPLICATION OF LORNOXICAM TO PATIENT-CONTROLLED ANALGESIA IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING ABDOMINAL SURGERIES

Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of lornoxicam, one non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in patients undergoing abdominal surgeries. Methods Thirty-nine patients scheduled for abdominal surgeries were randomly assigned to different PCA treatment groups using either lornoxicam or fentanyl postoperatively. Pain intensity difference (PID) and sum of pain intensity difference (SPID) were used to assess the analgesic efficacy of both drugs during a 24-hour period. Results The analgesic efficacy of lornoxicam is 1/66 of fentanyl, which was shown by SPID value of 3.250 and 3.058, respectively (P > 0.05). Lornoxicam caused fewer adverse events than fentanyl (33% vs. 68%, P < 0.05). Conclusion In clinic, we can use lornoxicam to treat postoperative pain effectively and with less adverse reactions com-pared with fentanyl.

Comparative efficacy of ketamine,lidocaine,acetaminophen,and dexmedetomidine combined with morphine patient-controlled analgesia in treating opium-addicted patients undergoing tibia fracture surgery:A randomized clinical trial

Objective:To compare the effect of ketamine,lidocaine,acetaminophen,and dexmedetomidine combined with morphine patient-controlled analgesia for opium addicts after tibial fracture surgery.Methods:This double-blind clinical trial included opium-addicted patients undergoing tibia fracture surgery.Patients were recruited and randomized to four different groups including the ketamine group,the lidocaine group,the acetaminophen group,and the dexmedetomidine group.The hemodynamic parameters such as heart rate(HR),mean arterial pressure,and arterial SaO2,alongside visual analog scale pain scores,sedation assessed by Ramsay score,nausea and vomiting,and opioid use were recorded and compared among the four groups.Results:This study included 140 patients,aged 37(32,41)years,with 92 males and 48 females,and each group had 35 patients.Dexmedetomidine-sedated subjects had the lowest blood pressure from 1 to 24 h after surgery,decreased HR at 12 and 24 h after surgery,and more satisfactory sedation(P<0.05).Notwithstanding no significant difference was noted in the pain scores,or nausea and vomiting among the groups(P>0.05).Conclusions:Dexmedetomidine has a better sedation effect compared to ketamine,lidocaine,and acetaminophen for pain control,but the final choice hinges on the patients’physical condition and the anesthesiologist's preference.Clinical registration:It is registered in Iranian Registry Clinical Trial by code IRCT20141209020258N146.

COMPARISON OF PATIENT-CONTROLLED ANALGESIA WITH TRAMADOL VS MORPHINE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING ABDOMINAL GYNECOLOGICAL SURGERY

Objective.To c ompare the analgesic efficacy and adverse effects of patient-controlled analges iawith tramadol and with morphine for postoperative middle or severe pain .Methods.Fifty-nine patients,scheduled for elective hysterectomy or hystero myomectomy ,were ran-domly divided into Group Tand Group M.The2drugs were administered intravenously v ia a patient-controlled analgesia device till24h postoperatively.Efficacy wa s assessed by comparing total pain reliefand the sum of pain intensity differencevalues over24h.Results.Statistically significant equival ence of tramadol and morphine was shown by TOTPAR values(15.9±4.4and1 6.4±3.5,respectively)and SPID values(9.2±4.7and9.0±2.0, respectively).Tramadol caused fewer adverse events than morphin e(16.7%and26.7%of patients,respectively).Conclusion.The analgesic efficacy of PCA with tramadol and with morphine were equivalent in the treatme nt of postoperative pain,and tramadol can cause slighter gastrointestinal adve rse effects.

Comparison of oxycodone and sufentanil in patient-controlled intravenous analgesia for postoperative patients:a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Background:Managing acute postoperative pain is challenging for anesthesiologists,surgeons,and patients,leading to adverse events despite making significant progress.Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia(PCIA)is a recommended solution,where oxycodone has depicted unique advantages in recent years.However,controversy still exists in clinical practice and this study aimed to compare two drugs in PCIA.Methods:We performed a literature search in PubMed,Embase,the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials,Web of Science,Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang,and VIP databases up to December 2020 to select specific randomized controlled trials(RCTs)comparing the efficacy of oxycodone with sufentanil in PCIA.The analgesic effect was the primary outcome and the secondary outcome included PCIA consumption,the Ramsay sedation scale,patients’satisfaction and side effects.Results:Fifteen RCTs were included in the meta-analysis.Compared with sufentanil,oxycodone showed lower Numerical Rating Scale scores(mean difference[MD]=-0.71,95%confidence interval[CI]:-1.01 to-0.41;P<0.001;I^(2)=93%),demonstrated better relief from visceral pain(MD=-1.22,95%CI:-1.58 to-0.85;P<0.001;I^(2)=90%),promoted a deeper sedative level as confirmed by the Ramsay Score(MD=0.77,95%CI:0.35-1.19;P<0.001;I^(2)=97%),and resulted in fewer side effects(odds ratio[OR]=0.46,95%CI:0.35-0.60;P<0.001;I^(2)=11%).There was no statistical difference in the degree of patients'satisfaction(OR=1.13,95%CI:0.88-1.44;P=0.33;I^(2)=72%)and drug consumption(MD=-5.55,95%CI:-14.18 to 3.08;P=0.21;I^(2)=93%).Conclusion:Oxycodone improves postoperative analgesia and causes fewer adverse effects,and could be recommended for PCIA,especially after abdominal surgeries.Registration:PROSPERO;https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/;CRD42021229973.

Safety of applying midazolam-ketamine-propofol sedation combination under the supervision of endoscopy nurse with patient-controlled analgesia pump in colonoscopy

AIM To compare the results of midazolam-ketaminepropofol sedation performed by an endoscopy nurse and anaesthetist during colonoscopy in terms of patient satisfaction and safety.METHODS American Statistical Association(ASA) Ⅰ-Ⅱ 60 patients who underwent colonoscopy under sedation were randomly divided into two groups: sedation under the supervision of an anaesthetist(SSA) and sedation under the supervision of an endoscopy nurse(SSEN). Both groups were initially administered 1 mg midazolam, 50 mg ketamine and 30-50 mg propofol. Continuation of sedation was performed by the anaesthetist in the SSAgroup and the nurse with a patient-controlled analgesia(PCA) pump in the SSEN group. The total propofol consumption, procedure duration, recovery times, pain using the visual analogue scale(VAS) and satisfaction score of the patients, and side effects were recorded. In addition, the patients were asked whether they remembered the procedure and whether they would prefer the same method in the case of re-endoscopy.RESULTS Total propofol consumption in the SSEN group was significantly higher(P < 0.05) than that in the SSA group. When the groups were compared in terms of VAS score, recovery time, patient satisfaction, recall of the procedure, re-preference for the same method in case of re-endoscopy, and side effects, there were no significant differences(P > 0.05) between the two groups. No long-term required intervention side effects were observed in either group.CONCLUSION Colonoscopy sedation in ASA Ⅰ-Ⅱ patients can be safely performed by an endoscopy nurse using PCA pump with the incidence of side effects and patient satisfaction levels similar to sedation under anaesthetist supervision.

Application of dezocine patient-controlled epidural analgesia in postoperative analgesia in patients with total myomectomy

BACKGROUND Uterine fibroids are common benign gynecological conditions.Patients who experience excessive menstruation,anemia,and pressure symptoms should be administered medication,and severe cases require a total hysterectomy.This procedure is invasive and causes severe postoperative pain,which can affect the patient’s postoperative sleep quality and,thus,the recovery process.AIM To evaluate use of dezocine in patient-controlled epidural analgesia(PCEA)for postoperative pain management in patients undergoing total myomectomy.METHODS We selected 100 patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy for uterine fibroids and randomized them into two groups:A control group receiving 0.2%ropivacaine plus 0.06 mg/mL of morphine and an observation group receiving 0.2%ropivacaine plus 0.3 mg/mL of diazoxide in their PCEA.Outcomes assessed included pain levels,sedation,recovery indices,PCEA usage,stress factors,and sleep quality.RESULTS The observation group showed lower visual analog scale scores,shorter postoperative recovery indices,fewer mean PCEA compressions,lower cortisol and blood glucose levels,and better polysomnographic parameters compared to the control group(P<0.05).The cumulative incidence of adverse reactions was lower in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Dezocine PCEA can effectively control the pain associated with total myomectomy,reduce the negative impact of stress factors,and have less impact on patients’sleep,consequently resulting in fewer adverse effects.

Impact of intravenous administration of nalbuphine at different time points for postoperative analgesia and sedation in adenotonsillectomized children: a prospective, randomized controlled trial

Objective To compare the efficacy of intravenous administration of nalbuphine at different time points for postoperative analgesia and sedation in adenotonsillectomized children.Methods Patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome scheduled for adenotonsillectomy were randomly divided into group A(patients received intravenous nalbuphine 0.2 mg/kg before anesthesia induction),group B(patients received intravenous nalbuphine 0.2 mg/kg 10 min before the end of surgery),and group C(patients did not receive nalbuphine injection).The time points for measuring outcomes were before anesthesia induction(T0),extubation(T1),and 0,15,30,or 45 min in the postanesthesia care unit(PACU)(T2-T5,respectively).Results There were 40 patients in group A,41 patients in group B and 39 patients in group C.Patients in group B had significantly lower FLACC(Face,Legs,Activity,Cry,Consolability)pain scores at T2-T5 than those in group C(all p<0.05).Patients in group B had higher Ramsay Sedation Score at T2-T4 than those in group C(all p<0.05).The proportion of patients who received remedial analgesia in the PACU in group A(17.5%,p=0.008)and group B(9.8%,p<0.001)was significantly lower than that in group C(46.2%).Conclusion Intravenous administration of nalbuphine 10 min before the end of adenotonsillectomy in children could decrease pain intensity and increase sedation levels during the recovery period with the reduction of remedial analgesia in the PACU.

Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Nausea and Vomiting Induced by Patient Controlled Intravenous Analgesia with Tramadol

Objective： To observe the effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation （TEAS） on nausea and vomiting （N＆V） induced by patient controlled intravenous analgesia （PCIA） with Tramadol. Methods： Sixty patients who were ready to receive scheduled operation for tumor in the head-neck region and post-operation PCIA, aged 39-65 years, with the physique grades Ⅰ -Ⅱ of ASA, were randomized into two groups, A and B, 30 in each group. The pre-operation medication, induction of analgesia and continuous anesthesia used in the two groups were the same. TEAS on bilateral Hegu （LI4） and Neiguan （PC6） points was intermittently applied to the patients in group A starting from 30 min before analgesia induction to 24 h after operation, and the incidence and score of nausea and vomiting, antiemetic used, visual analogue scores （VAS）, and PCIA pressing times in 4 time segments （0-4, 4-8, 8-12 and 12-24 h after the operation was finished） were determined. The same management was applied to patients in Group B, with sham TEAS for control. Results： The incidence and degree of N＆V, as well as the number of patients who needed remedial antiemetic in Group A were less than those in Group B. The VAS score and PCIA pressing time were lower in Group A than those in Group B in the corresponding time segments respectively. Conclusion： TEAS could prevent N＆V induced by PCIA with Tramadol.

A comparative study of three concentrations of intravenous nalbuphine combined with hydromorphone for post-cesarean delivery analgesia

Background:Nalbuphine has been suggested to be used for post-cesarean section(CS)intravenous analgesia.However,ideal concentration of nalbuphine for such analgesia remains unclear.The present study was conducted to explore an ideal concentration of nalbuphine for post-CS intravenous analgesia by evaluating the analgesic effects and side-effects of three different concentrations of nalbuphine combined with hydromorphone for post-CS intravenous analgesia in healthy parturients.Methods:One-hundred-and-fourteen parturients undergoing elective CS were randomly allocated to one of three groups(38 subjects per group)according to an Excel-generated random number sheet to receive hydromorphone 0.05 mg/mL+nalbuphine 0.5 mg/mL(group LN),hydromorphone 0.05 mg/mL+nalbuphine 0.7 mg/mL(group MN),and hydromorphone 0.05 mg/mL+nalbuphine 0.9 mg/mL(group HN)using patient-controlled analgesia(PCA)pump.Visual analog scale(VAS)for pain,PCA bolus demands,cumulative PCA dose,satisfaction score,Ramsay score,and side-effects such as urinary retention were recorded.Results:The number of PCA bolus demands and cumulative PCA dose during the first 48 h after CS were significantly higher in group LN(21±16 bolus,129±25 mL)than those in group MN(15±10 bolus,120±16 mL)(both P<0.05)and group HN(13±9 bolus,117±13 mL)(both P<0.01),but no difference was found between group HN and group MN(both P>0.05).VAS scores were significantly lower in group HN than those in group MN and group LN for uterine cramping pain at rest and after breast-feeding within 12 h after CS(all P<0.01)and VAS scores were significantly higher in group LN than those in groupMNand group HN when oxytocin was intravenously infused within 3 days after CS(all P<0.05),whereas VAS scores were not statistically different among groups for incisional pain(all P>0.05).Ramsay sedation scale score in groupHNwas significantly higher than that in group MN at 8 and 12 h after CS(all P<0.01)and group LN at 4,8,12,24 h after CS(all P<0.05).Conclusions:Hydromorphone 0.05 mg/mL+nalbuphine 0.7 mg/mL for intravenous PCA could effectively improve the incisional pain and uterine cramping pain management and improve comfort in patients after CS.

Postoperative Analgesia and Cesarean Section under General Anesthesia: Multicenter Study

Background: Neuraxial anesthesia with intrathecal morphine is the reference technique in cesarean section anesthesia for the management of postoperative analgesia. If there is a contraindication to this, general anesthesia is required. The objective of the study was to evaluate the analgesic effectiveness of 4 analgesic techniques performed during cesarean section under general anesthesia in two centers with different anesthetic practices (North Franche Comté Hospital and Omar Bongo Ondimba Army Training Hospital). Method: This is a retrospective and descriptive study over 2 years, from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020. It involved evaluating the analgesic effectiveness and tolerance of morphine in the epidural catheter, wound infiltration, intravenous analgesia and Transversus Abdominous Plane block (TAP block) from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) until the 4th post-operative day. Results: Of the 354 cesarean sections performed, 84 (11.14%) received general anesthesia. The average age was 32.27 years. Acute fetal distress was the first indication for cesarean section (45.2%), followed by hemorrhagic placenta previa (10.7%) and prolapse of the cord (8.33%). Morphine in the epidural catheter was the most used (47.6%) followed by parietal infiltration (36.9%), intravenous analgesia (13.1%) and TAP block (2.38%). The analgesic effectiveness was comparable between the techniques from postoperative day 0 to day 4. No difference in side effects. Postoperative morphine consumption was significantly reduced (p = 0.011) in the infiltration (9 mg) and TAP block (9mg) groups compared to the epidural catheter (16 mg) and intravenous analgesia (17 mg). No difference in 02 rehabilitation criteria (ambulation, first bowel movement). No difference in the occurrence of chronic pain. Conclusion: In the event of a cesarean section under general anesthesia, there are effective and well-tolerated alternatives to neuraxial anesthesia, particularly regional anesthesia techniques (nerve blocks), particularly in countries with low availability of morphine.

EFFECTS OF FENTANYL ON MIDBRAIN UNITS IN RABBITS BY INTRAVENOUS INJECTION

The results of studying SPA (stimulation produced analgesia) and analgesia produced by intracerebral injection of morphine have shown that the mechanism of morphine analgesia may be due to activation of periaqueductal or periventricular gray which in turn inhibits the centripetal inflow of noxious messages. However, direct iontophoresis of morphine into midbrain reticular formation, including central gray, causes inhibitory effects on them in most instances. Obviously, this inhibitory effect could hardly be in harmony with the proposed mechanism. Some recent studies

Intravenous Lidocaine for Perioperative Use

Introduction and Background: Lidocaine was recognised only as a local anesthetic and anti-arrhythmic drug for past decades. Nonetheless, more recently its utility in perioperative setting is being appreciated globally. This review aims to analyse its work beyond its traditional use when employed intravenously in perioperative setting and overall impact on postoperative period. Content: A total of 41 articles were selected for study while 13 of them were chosen for data presentation. Databases such as CENTRAL, MEDLINE/Pubmed, LILACS, Ovid and Scielo were used to search the articles using keywords like Intravenous lidocaine, local anesthetics, perioperative analgesia or postoperative pain. A bolus dose of 1.5 mg/kg and maintenance dose of 2 - 3 mg/kg/h of intravenous lidocaine was used to bring out its analgesic effect and its positive impact on postoperative stage in nearly all the selected studies. Its anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive and immunomodulatory effects were also addressed. Conclusion: Perioperative implication of systemic lidocaine not only lessens pain perception but also assures early return of bowel function, lower incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, opioid sparing effect and shorter length of hospital stay. Thus, implementation of lidocaine as a part of perioperative approach should be seriously considered. Its role in surgeries other than abdominal needs more detailed study. In spite of current results encouraging, it may be too early to claim its similar impact in other types of surgeries.

纳布啡不同镇痛泵参数用于剖宫产术后镇痛的比较

目的比较三种不同参数纳布啡患者自控静脉镇痛(PCIA)用于剖宫产术后镇痛的效果。方法选择剖宫产术后的产妇179例,年龄18~45岁,BMI 20~35 kg/m 2,ASAⅠ或Ⅱ级,术后均给予PCIA(纳布啡2 mg/kg+托烷司琼8 mg/100 ml,间隔时间15 min,极限量10 ml/h)。将产妇随机分成三组:对照组(C组,背景量2 ml/h,单次按压2 ml,n=60)、低背景量组(L组,背景量1 ml/h,单次按压3 ml,n=62)和无背景量组(N组,背景量0 ml/h,单次按压4 ml,n=57)。记录术后2、6、12、24、48 h静息和活动时VAS疼痛评分、纳布啡消耗量。记录术后48 h内PCIA按压情况、术后首次肛门排气时间、术后住院时间、Ramsay镇静评分和术后恶心呕吐、头晕、感染等不良反应的发生情况。结果与C组比较,N组术后6、12 h静息时VAS疼痛评分明显升高(P<0.05),L组和N组术后24、48 h纳布啡消耗量明显减少,术后首次肛门排气时间明显缩短,头晕发生率明显降低(P<0.05),N组术后住院时间明显缩短(P<0.05)。与L组比较,N组术后12 h静息和活动时VAS疼痛评分明显升高,术后48 h纳布啡消耗量明显减少,总按压次数和有效按压次数明显增加,术后首次肛门排气时间明显缩短(P<0.05)。三组Ramsay镇静评分和术后恶心呕吐、感染发生率差异无统计学意义。结论低背景量(1 ml/h)纳布啡PCIA可在充分镇痛的同时,减少阿片类药物用量,降低相关不良反应发生率,缩短术后首次肛门排气时间,可作为纳布啡PCIA用于剖宫产术后镇痛参数设置的优先选择。

氢吗啡酮静脉自控镇痛与皮下注射对口腔肿瘤患者术后疼痛控制效果及安全性比较

目的 :比较氢吗啡酮静脉自控镇痛(patient-controlled intravenous analgesia,PCIA)与皮下注射对口腔肿瘤患者术后镇痛的疼痛控制效果及安全性。方法:选择2022年1月—2023年3月上海交通大学医学院附属第九人民医院收治的口腔肿瘤术后患者200例,根据随机数表法分为试验组和对照组,每组各100例。试验组采用氢吗啡酮PCIA镇痛,对照组采用氢吗啡酮皮下注射镇痛。比较2组疼痛控制效果(BPI-C评分)、血清标志物[前列腺素E2(PGE2)、5羟色胺(5-HT)、一氧化氮(NO)、生长激素(GH)、皮质醇(Cor)、泌乳素(PRL)]、炎症因子表达水平[血清肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)、白细胞介素6(IL-6)、白细胞介素1β(IL-1β)]、睡眠质量(失眠严重指数)及安全性。采用SPSS 23.0软件包对数据进行统计学分析。结果:术后48 h,试验组BPI-C评分中的目前疼痛程度、平均疼痛程度、过去24 h内最痛的疼痛程度、过去24 h内最轻的疼痛程度、过去24 h内接受疼痛处置后疼痛缓解程度评分及PGE2、5-HT、NO、GH、Cor、PRL、TNF-α、IL-6、IL-1β水平显著低于对照组(P<0.05);术后1周,试验组ISI评分中的入睡困难、睡眠维持困难、早醒、睡眠模式、日常功能、生活质量、睡眠问题评分显著低于对照组(P<0.05);试验组不良反应发生率为10.00%,对照组为13.00%,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:口腔肿瘤术后患者应用氢吗啡酮PCIA,不仅能有效缓解疼痛感受,还能降低血清疼痛介质及炎症因子表达,进而减轻应激反应,改善患者睡眠质量,且不会增加不良反应发生率,值得临床推广。

Transcranial direct current stimulation efficacy in trigeminal neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia is a severe,disabling pain and its deafferentation remains a challenge for health providers.Transcranial direct current stimulation is a non-invasive stimulation technique which finds new utility in managing pain.There-fore,the introduction of alternative,non-invasive,safe,and effective methods should be considered in treating patients with trigeminal neuralgia unresponsive to conventional treatment.