BACKGROUND Wavelet index(WLi)and pain rating index(PRi)are new parameters for regulating general anesthesia depth based on wavelet analysis.AIM To investigate the safety and efficacy of using WLi or PRi in sevoflurane...BACKGROUND Wavelet index(WLi)and pain rating index(PRi)are new parameters for regulating general anesthesia depth based on wavelet analysis.AIM To investigate the safety and efficacy of using WLi or PRi in sevoflurane anesthesia.METHODS This randomized controlled trial enrolled 66 patients scheduled for elective posterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery under sevoflurane anesthesia between September 2017 and February 2018.A random number generator was used to assign the eligible patients to three groups:Systolic blood pressure(SBP)monitoring group,WLi monitoring group,and PRi monitoring group.The main anesthesiologist was aware of the patient grouping and intervention used.The primary endpoint was anesthesia recovery time.Secondary endpoints included extubation time,sevoflurane consumption,number of unwanted events/interventions,number of adverse events and postoperative visual analogue scale for pain.RESULTS A total of 62 patients were included in the final analysis(SBP group,n=21;WLi group,n=21;and PRi group,n=20).There were no significant differences among the three groups in patient age,gender distribution,body mass index,American Society of Anesthesiologists class,duration of surgery,or duration of anesthesia.Anesthesia recovery time was shorter in the WLi and PRi groups than in the SBP group with no significant difference between the WLi and PRi groups.Extubation time was shorter in the WLi and PRi groups than in the SBP group.Sevoflurane consumption was lower in the WLi and PRi groups than in the SBP group.Nicardipine was more commonly needed to treat hypertension in the WLi and PRi groups than in the SBP group.CONCLUSION Regulation of sevoflurane anesthesia depth with WLi or PRi reduced anesthesia recovery time,extubation time and sevoflurane consumption without intraoperative unwanted events.展开更多
AIM: To validate the culturally-adapted Persian Functional Rating Index(PFRI) for assessing neck pain(NP) in athletes. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 100 athletes with NP and 50 healthy athletes participated ...AIM: To validate the culturally-adapted Persian Functional Rating Index(PFRI) for assessing neck pain(NP) in athletes. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 100 athletes with NP and 50 healthy athletes participated and responded to the PFRI. Fifty athletes with NP completed the PFRI for at least 7 d later to establish test-retest reliability. RESULTS: The athletes with NP responded to all items, indicating excellent clinical utility. No floor and ceiling effects were found, indicating content validity and responsiveness. The PFRI revealed capability to discriminate between the athletes with NP and healthy athletes. The PFRI demonstrated strong correlation with the Numerical Rating Scale(Spearman's rho = 0.94), and the Persian Neck Disability Index(Pearson r = 0.995), supporting criterion and construct validity. Internal consistency reliability was high(Cronbach's α coefficient: 0.97). The test-retest reliability was excellent(ICCagreement = 0.96). The absolute reliability values of standard error of measurement and smallest detectable change were 3.2 and 8.84, respectively. An exploratory factor analysis yielded one factor explaining 78.03% of the total variance. CONCLUSION: The PFRI is a valid and reliable measure of functional status in athletes with NP.展开更多
To improve cancer pain management, the Medical Oncology Department of Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center(SYSUCC) launched the Good Pain Management(GPM) Ward Program, which has been recognized by the Chinese Ministry...To improve cancer pain management, the Medical Oncology Department of Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center(SYSUCC) launched the Good Pain Management(GPM) Ward Program, which has been recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Health and promoted throughout the nation. This retrospective case-control study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. Patients diagnosed with malignant solid tumors with bone metastasis were eligible. Patients who were admitted 6 months before the initiation of the GPM program were used as the control group, and patients admitted 6 months after the initiation of the program were used as the GPM group. The pain-reporting rate and pain management index(PMI) were calculated. The pain levels before and after pain management were compared. A total of 475 patients(244 in the control group and 231 in the GPM group) were analyzed. The pain-reporting rate of the GPM group was significantly higher than that of the control group(62.8% vs. 37.7%, P < 0.001). The PMI of the GPM group was significantly higher than that of the control group(0.083 vs.-0.261, P < 0.001). Therefore, the GPM Ward Program improved the pain management of cancer patients and provided experience for improving cancer pain management in the future.展开更多
AIM: To assess the presence of spinal accessory neuropathy in patients with chronic neck pain.METHODS: Patients with pain either regional or focal in the neck or shoulders for at least 6 mo(chronic neck pain) were rec...AIM: To assess the presence of spinal accessory neuropathy in patients with chronic neck pain.METHODS: Patients with pain either regional or focal in the neck or shoulders for at least 6 mo(chronic neck pain) were recruited randomly from the Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic at the Faculty of Medicine-Suez Canal University. Two groups were compared: 30 patients with chronic neck pain with mean age(36.97 ± 12.45 years) and 10 apparently healthy controls. Trapezius muscle examination including inspection and range of motion both active and passive was performed. A full clinical neurological examination was carried out to exclude peripheral neuropathy and motor neuron disease. According to the subject's type of work, cases were categorized into labor-intensive and non-labor intensive tasks. A nerve conduction study(NCS) was performed on spinal accessory nerves at both sides for all patients and controls. Parameters including latencies and amplitudes of compound motor action potential(CMAP) were compared with the chronicity of neck pain using the neck disability score. This cross sectional study was carried in the Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department, at Suez Canal University Hospital, Ismailia, Egypt.RESULTS: Physical examination revealed that 80% of cases had spinal trapezius muscle spasm. Restricted neck motion was present in 16.6% of cases. No one suffered from muscle wasting or weakness. Pain was bilateral in 18 patients(60%), localized to the right side in six patients(20%) and localized to the left side in six patients(20%). The causes of neck pain in the patients studied were nonspecific, due to physical stresses, cervical spondylosis and mild cervical disc herniation. Mean disease duration in patients with labor-intensive tasks was(3.9 ± 2.1 years), which was longer than that in patients with non-labor intensive tasks(3.1 ± 1.9 years); however, this difference was statistically insignificant. Spinal accessory NCSs were performed while subjects were in sitting positions and relaxed with naturally suspended arms to minimize muscular movement. The results of electrophysiological studies revealed that mean right and left latencies of the spinal accessory nerve were 2.96 ± 0.69 ms, 2.98 ± 0.61 ms in the patient group and 2.44 ± 0.38 ms, 2.33 ± 0.36 ms in control group respectively. These differences were statistically significant with P = 0.028 and 0.006 respectively. Spinal accessory NCS showed normal CMAP amplitude in both patients and controls. Comparing the results of the neck disability index(NDI) to different characteristics in patients with chronic neck pain, showed that patients with labor-intensive work had a higher NDI score mean(34.7 ± 9.5) compared to those with non-labor-intensive work, with significant statistical difference(P = 0.011). In addition, mean NDI scores were higher in males, and patients aged over 40 years and this difference was statistically significant(P = 0.007 and P = 0.009 respectively). Correlation studies between right and left spinal accessory nerve latencies and disability percent calculated using the NDI revealed a positive correlation. Moreover, there was a positive correlation between age and disability percent.CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates electrophysiological evidence of demyelination in a significant proportion of patients with chronic cervical pain.展开更多
目的探讨感觉饱和疗法对缓解新生儿重症监护病房(neonatal intensive care unit,NICU)患儿操作性疼痛的效果。方法选取2022年7月-2023年7月NICU收治的104例患儿为研究对象,采用随机数表法将其分为对照组及观察组,各52例,对照组采用静脉...目的探讨感觉饱和疗法对缓解新生儿重症监护病房(neonatal intensive care unit,NICU)患儿操作性疼痛的效果。方法选取2022年7月-2023年7月NICU收治的104例患儿为研究对象,采用随机数表法将其分为对照组及观察组,各52例,对照组采用静脉穿刺常规护理,观察组在对照组的基础上实施感觉饱和疗法,比较两组疼痛评分及生理指标。结果观察组操作时及操作后5 min疼痛评分均低于对照组(t=11.421,P<0.001;t=25.490,P<0.001),操作后观察组心率、呼吸及血氧饱和度均优于对照组(t=8.471,P<0.001;t=2.590,P=0.011;t=12.120,P<0.001)。结论感觉饱和疗法能有效缓解NICU患儿静脉穿刺的疼痛感,并维持患儿生理指标的稳定。展开更多
AIM: To evaluate intensity, localization and cofactors of pain in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients in connection with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and disease activity. METHODS: We reviewed a...AIM: To evaluate intensity, localization and cofactors of pain in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients in connection with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and disease activity. METHODS: We reviewed and analyzed the responses of 334 patients to a specifically designed questionnairebased on the short inflammatory bowel disease questionnaire (SIBDQ) and the German pain questionnaire. Pain intensity, HRQOL, Crohn’s disease activity index (CDAI) and colitis activity index (CAI) were correlated and verified on a visual analog scale (VAS). RESULTS: 87.9% of patients reported pain. Females and males reported comparable pain intensities and HRQOL. Surgery reduced pain in both genders (P = 0.023), whereas HRQOL only improved in females. Interestingly, patients on analgesics reported more pain (P = 0.003) and lower HRQOL (P = 0.039) than patients not on analgesics. A significant correlation was found in UC patients between pain intensity and HRQOL (P = 0.023) and CAI (P = 0.027), and in CD patients between HRQOL and CDAI (P = 0.0001), but not between pain intensity and CDAI (P = 0.35). No correlation was found between patients with low CDAI scores and pain intensity. CONCLUSION: Most IBD patients suffer from pain and have decreased HRQOL. Our study reinforces the need for effective individualized pain therapy in IBD patients.展开更多
Background: Work related low back pain has been identified as a one of the most costly disorders among the worldwide working population. This condition was highly prevalent that approximately 85% patients having back ...Background: Work related low back pain has been identified as a one of the most costly disorders among the worldwide working population. This condition was highly prevalent that approximately 85% patients having back pain were brought on by prolonged sitting. With the rapid development of modern technology, sitting has now become the most common posture in today’s work- place. Idea of using motor control learning approach provides the optimal control and coordination of the spine. The McKenzie evaluation was received using repeated movements and sustained positions. Therefore high quality randomized clinical trial was required to compare the effectiveness of these treatments for work related low back pain. Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of motor control exercises and McKenzie exercises in reducing pain and disability in work related low back pain. Method: The study included 40 subjects with work related low back pain due to prolonged sitting. They were randomly allocated into two groups (Group A and Group B). Group A was treated with motor control exercises and group B was treated with McKenzie exercises for 4 weeks. Results: Both the groups have shown statically significant improvement in vas with p < 0.0001 and ODI with p < 0.0001. When the comparison was done after the 4 weeks, the percentage of improvement in group A was much higher than Group B. Conclusion: The study concluded that motor control exercises have shown statically and clinically significant improvement in reducing pain and disability when compared to McKenzie exercises among work related low back pain subjects.展开更多
目的分析镜下行内痔套扎术围手术期应用全程护理优化方案对患者疼痛指数、生活质量及并发症的影响。方法收集2022年1月至2023年1月收治的70例内镜下行内痔套扎术治疗的内痔患者临床资料,根据围手术期干预方式差异分为对照组(常规干预)...目的分析镜下行内痔套扎术围手术期应用全程护理优化方案对患者疼痛指数、生活质量及并发症的影响。方法收集2022年1月至2023年1月收治的70例内镜下行内痔套扎术治疗的内痔患者临床资料,根据围手术期干预方式差异分为对照组(常规干预)与观察组(全程护理优化方案干预),每组35例。记录并对比2组手术时间、术中出血量、创面愈合时间、疼痛情况[视觉模拟疼痛评分(VAS)]、生活质量[生活质量综合评定问卷-74(GQOLI-74)]及并发症发生情况[肛门坠胀感、水肿、术后出血、尿潴留]。结果观察组手术时间及创面愈合时间均短于对照组,术中出血量少于对照组(P<0.05);2组术后24 h VAS评分比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),观察组术后3 d、7 d VAS评分均低于对照组(P<0.05);2组干预前生活质量四个维度比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),干预后2组患者四个维度评分均提高,观察组干预后物质生活、躯体、心理以及社会功能评分均高于对照组(P<0.05);术后观察组并发症总发生率为2.22%,对照组为4.44%,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论内镜下行内痔套扎术围手术期应用全程护理优化方案可降低患者疼痛指数及并发症发生率,同时提高患者生活质量水平,值得临床推广。展开更多
基金Supported by Key Research and Development(R&D)Projects of Shanxi Province,China,No.201803D31135.
文摘BACKGROUND Wavelet index(WLi)and pain rating index(PRi)are new parameters for regulating general anesthesia depth based on wavelet analysis.AIM To investigate the safety and efficacy of using WLi or PRi in sevoflurane anesthesia.METHODS This randomized controlled trial enrolled 66 patients scheduled for elective posterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery under sevoflurane anesthesia between September 2017 and February 2018.A random number generator was used to assign the eligible patients to three groups:Systolic blood pressure(SBP)monitoring group,WLi monitoring group,and PRi monitoring group.The main anesthesiologist was aware of the patient grouping and intervention used.The primary endpoint was anesthesia recovery time.Secondary endpoints included extubation time,sevoflurane consumption,number of unwanted events/interventions,number of adverse events and postoperative visual analogue scale for pain.RESULTS A total of 62 patients were included in the final analysis(SBP group,n=21;WLi group,n=21;and PRi group,n=20).There were no significant differences among the three groups in patient age,gender distribution,body mass index,American Society of Anesthesiologists class,duration of surgery,or duration of anesthesia.Anesthesia recovery time was shorter in the WLi and PRi groups than in the SBP group with no significant difference between the WLi and PRi groups.Extubation time was shorter in the WLi and PRi groups than in the SBP group.Sevoflurane consumption was lower in the WLi and PRi groups than in the SBP group.Nicardipine was more commonly needed to treat hypertension in the WLi and PRi groups than in the SBP group.CONCLUSION Regulation of sevoflurane anesthesia depth with WLi or PRi reduced anesthesia recovery time,extubation time and sevoflurane consumption without intraoperative unwanted events.
文摘AIM: To validate the culturally-adapted Persian Functional Rating Index(PFRI) for assessing neck pain(NP) in athletes. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 100 athletes with NP and 50 healthy athletes participated and responded to the PFRI. Fifty athletes with NP completed the PFRI for at least 7 d later to establish test-retest reliability. RESULTS: The athletes with NP responded to all items, indicating excellent clinical utility. No floor and ceiling effects were found, indicating content validity and responsiveness. The PFRI revealed capability to discriminate between the athletes with NP and healthy athletes. The PFRI demonstrated strong correlation with the Numerical Rating Scale(Spearman's rho = 0.94), and the Persian Neck Disability Index(Pearson r = 0.995), supporting criterion and construct validity. Internal consistency reliability was high(Cronbach's α coefficient: 0.97). The test-retest reliability was excellent(ICCagreement = 0.96). The absolute reliability values of standard error of measurement and smallest detectable change were 3.2 and 8.84, respectively. An exploratory factor analysis yielded one factor explaining 78.03% of the total variance. CONCLUSION: The PFRI is a valid and reliable measure of functional status in athletes with NP.
文摘To improve cancer pain management, the Medical Oncology Department of Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center(SYSUCC) launched the Good Pain Management(GPM) Ward Program, which has been recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Health and promoted throughout the nation. This retrospective case-control study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. Patients diagnosed with malignant solid tumors with bone metastasis were eligible. Patients who were admitted 6 months before the initiation of the GPM program were used as the control group, and patients admitted 6 months after the initiation of the program were used as the GPM group. The pain-reporting rate and pain management index(PMI) were calculated. The pain levels before and after pain management were compared. A total of 475 patients(244 in the control group and 231 in the GPM group) were analyzed. The pain-reporting rate of the GPM group was significantly higher than that of the control group(62.8% vs. 37.7%, P < 0.001). The PMI of the GPM group was significantly higher than that of the control group(0.083 vs.-0.261, P < 0.001). Therefore, the GPM Ward Program improved the pain management of cancer patients and provided experience for improving cancer pain management in the future.
文摘AIM: To assess the presence of spinal accessory neuropathy in patients with chronic neck pain.METHODS: Patients with pain either regional or focal in the neck or shoulders for at least 6 mo(chronic neck pain) were recruited randomly from the Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic at the Faculty of Medicine-Suez Canal University. Two groups were compared: 30 patients with chronic neck pain with mean age(36.97 ± 12.45 years) and 10 apparently healthy controls. Trapezius muscle examination including inspection and range of motion both active and passive was performed. A full clinical neurological examination was carried out to exclude peripheral neuropathy and motor neuron disease. According to the subject's type of work, cases were categorized into labor-intensive and non-labor intensive tasks. A nerve conduction study(NCS) was performed on spinal accessory nerves at both sides for all patients and controls. Parameters including latencies and amplitudes of compound motor action potential(CMAP) were compared with the chronicity of neck pain using the neck disability score. This cross sectional study was carried in the Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department, at Suez Canal University Hospital, Ismailia, Egypt.RESULTS: Physical examination revealed that 80% of cases had spinal trapezius muscle spasm. Restricted neck motion was present in 16.6% of cases. No one suffered from muscle wasting or weakness. Pain was bilateral in 18 patients(60%), localized to the right side in six patients(20%) and localized to the left side in six patients(20%). The causes of neck pain in the patients studied were nonspecific, due to physical stresses, cervical spondylosis and mild cervical disc herniation. Mean disease duration in patients with labor-intensive tasks was(3.9 ± 2.1 years), which was longer than that in patients with non-labor intensive tasks(3.1 ± 1.9 years); however, this difference was statistically insignificant. Spinal accessory NCSs were performed while subjects were in sitting positions and relaxed with naturally suspended arms to minimize muscular movement. The results of electrophysiological studies revealed that mean right and left latencies of the spinal accessory nerve were 2.96 ± 0.69 ms, 2.98 ± 0.61 ms in the patient group and 2.44 ± 0.38 ms, 2.33 ± 0.36 ms in control group respectively. These differences were statistically significant with P = 0.028 and 0.006 respectively. Spinal accessory NCS showed normal CMAP amplitude in both patients and controls. Comparing the results of the neck disability index(NDI) to different characteristics in patients with chronic neck pain, showed that patients with labor-intensive work had a higher NDI score mean(34.7 ± 9.5) compared to those with non-labor-intensive work, with significant statistical difference(P = 0.011). In addition, mean NDI scores were higher in males, and patients aged over 40 years and this difference was statistically significant(P = 0.007 and P = 0.009 respectively). Correlation studies between right and left spinal accessory nerve latencies and disability percent calculated using the NDI revealed a positive correlation. Moreover, there was a positive correlation between age and disability percent.CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates electrophysiological evidence of demyelination in a significant proportion of patients with chronic cervical pain.
文摘目的探讨感觉饱和疗法对缓解新生儿重症监护病房(neonatal intensive care unit,NICU)患儿操作性疼痛的效果。方法选取2022年7月-2023年7月NICU收治的104例患儿为研究对象,采用随机数表法将其分为对照组及观察组,各52例,对照组采用静脉穿刺常规护理,观察组在对照组的基础上实施感觉饱和疗法,比较两组疼痛评分及生理指标。结果观察组操作时及操作后5 min疼痛评分均低于对照组(t=11.421,P<0.001;t=25.490,P<0.001),操作后观察组心率、呼吸及血氧饱和度均优于对照组(t=8.471,P<0.001;t=2.590,P=0.011;t=12.120,P<0.001)。结论感觉饱和疗法能有效缓解NICU患儿静脉穿刺的疼痛感,并维持患儿生理指标的稳定。
文摘AIM: To evaluate intensity, localization and cofactors of pain in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients in connection with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and disease activity. METHODS: We reviewed and analyzed the responses of 334 patients to a specifically designed questionnairebased on the short inflammatory bowel disease questionnaire (SIBDQ) and the German pain questionnaire. Pain intensity, HRQOL, Crohn’s disease activity index (CDAI) and colitis activity index (CAI) were correlated and verified on a visual analog scale (VAS). RESULTS: 87.9% of patients reported pain. Females and males reported comparable pain intensities and HRQOL. Surgery reduced pain in both genders (P = 0.023), whereas HRQOL only improved in females. Interestingly, patients on analgesics reported more pain (P = 0.003) and lower HRQOL (P = 0.039) than patients not on analgesics. A significant correlation was found in UC patients between pain intensity and HRQOL (P = 0.023) and CAI (P = 0.027), and in CD patients between HRQOL and CDAI (P = 0.0001), but not between pain intensity and CDAI (P = 0.35). No correlation was found between patients with low CDAI scores and pain intensity. CONCLUSION: Most IBD patients suffer from pain and have decreased HRQOL. Our study reinforces the need for effective individualized pain therapy in IBD patients.
文摘Background: Work related low back pain has been identified as a one of the most costly disorders among the worldwide working population. This condition was highly prevalent that approximately 85% patients having back pain were brought on by prolonged sitting. With the rapid development of modern technology, sitting has now become the most common posture in today’s work- place. Idea of using motor control learning approach provides the optimal control and coordination of the spine. The McKenzie evaluation was received using repeated movements and sustained positions. Therefore high quality randomized clinical trial was required to compare the effectiveness of these treatments for work related low back pain. Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of motor control exercises and McKenzie exercises in reducing pain and disability in work related low back pain. Method: The study included 40 subjects with work related low back pain due to prolonged sitting. They were randomly allocated into two groups (Group A and Group B). Group A was treated with motor control exercises and group B was treated with McKenzie exercises for 4 weeks. Results: Both the groups have shown statically significant improvement in vas with p < 0.0001 and ODI with p < 0.0001. When the comparison was done after the 4 weeks, the percentage of improvement in group A was much higher than Group B. Conclusion: The study concluded that motor control exercises have shown statically and clinically significant improvement in reducing pain and disability when compared to McKenzie exercises among work related low back pain subjects.
文摘目的分析镜下行内痔套扎术围手术期应用全程护理优化方案对患者疼痛指数、生活质量及并发症的影响。方法收集2022年1月至2023年1月收治的70例内镜下行内痔套扎术治疗的内痔患者临床资料,根据围手术期干预方式差异分为对照组(常规干预)与观察组(全程护理优化方案干预),每组35例。记录并对比2组手术时间、术中出血量、创面愈合时间、疼痛情况[视觉模拟疼痛评分(VAS)]、生活质量[生活质量综合评定问卷-74(GQOLI-74)]及并发症发生情况[肛门坠胀感、水肿、术后出血、尿潴留]。结果观察组手术时间及创面愈合时间均短于对照组,术中出血量少于对照组(P<0.05);2组术后24 h VAS评分比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),观察组术后3 d、7 d VAS评分均低于对照组(P<0.05);2组干预前生活质量四个维度比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),干预后2组患者四个维度评分均提高,观察组干预后物质生活、躯体、心理以及社会功能评分均高于对照组(P<0.05);术后观察组并发症总发生率为2.22%,对照组为4.44%,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论内镜下行内痔套扎术围手术期应用全程护理优化方案可降低患者疼痛指数及并发症发生率,同时提高患者生活质量水平,值得临床推广。