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.
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 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 evaluate and summarize the relevant evidence of oxygenation strategies with tracheal intubation after extubation for adult in intensive care unit (ICU), and to provide evidence-based practice for the development of scientific and effective strategies tracheal intubation after extubation for ICU adult patients. Methods Evidence-based databases, related guideline websites, association websites and original databases were searched by computer for literature about oxygenation strategies with tracheal intubation after extubation for ICU adults patients was extracted. The retrieval time was from the establishment of the databases to May 2023. Two researchers trained in evidence-based practice evaluated the quality of the included literature and extracted evidence from the literature that met the quality evaluation criteria. Results A total of 18 articles were included, including 7 guidelines, 4 clinical decisions, 2 expert consensus, 4 systematic reviews and 1 randomized controlled trial. A total of 22 pieces of best evidence were formed, including 7 aspects of basic principles, evaluation, selection, parameter setting, withdrawal, effect evaluation and precautions. ConclusionThe medical staff should select the best evidence based on the actual clinical situation and the patient’s own needs, and adjust the oxygenation strategies to reduce the rate of tracheal intubation and improve the prognosis of patients.
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 explore the risk factors for tracheal stenosis caused by tracheotomy or intubation.MethodsFrom July 2010 to July 2020, a total of 44 patients were suffered with tracheal stenosis caused by tracheotomy or intubation at the First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University as case group (n=44), and 34 patients were suffered tracheotomy or intubation without tracheal stenosis as control group (n=34). The clinical application of intratracheal tube cuff diameter was investigated by univariate comparison, ROC analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis.ResultsUnivariate analysis showed intratracheal tube cuff diameter (C)/transverse diameter at the level of the clavicle >150%, intubation time>7d, tracheal intubations/tracheostomy ≥2, recurrent respiratory tract infections and replacement of tracheal tube≥ 2 were the influence factors of posttracheostomy tracheal stenosis (PTTS) and postintubation tracheal stenosis (PITS) (P<0.005). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed C/T>150% (OR=6.681, 95%CI: 1.164 - 38.363), intubation time>7d (OR=4.723, 95%CI: 1.413 - 15.779), tracheal intubations/tracheostomy ≥2 (OR=4.526, 95%CI: 1.133 - 18.083) and recurrent respiratory tract infections (OR=3.681, 95%CI: 1.177 - 11.513) were positively correlated with PTTS and PITS. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of C/T>150% was 0.665 with the sensitivity of 0.364 and the specificity of 0.033 (95%CI: 0.555 - 0.775). AUC of intubation time>7 d was 0.717 with the sensitivity of 0.568 and the specificity of 0.133 (95%CI: 0.613 - 0.821). AUC of tracheal intubations/tracheostomy ≥2 was 0.683 with the sensitivity of 0.432 and the specificity of 0.067 (95%CI: 0.574 - 0.791). AUC of recurrent respiratory tract infections was 0.707 with the sensitivity of 0.614 and the specificity of 0.200 (95%CI: 0.603 - 0.811). However, there was no statistically significant difference C/T>150% and those clinical data in Z test (Z=0.839, P=0.402; Z=0.302, P=0.763; Z=0.751, P=0.453).ConclusionIntubation time>7 d, tracheal intubations/tracheostomy ≥2, recurrent respiratory tract infections, replacement of tracheal tube≥ 2 and C/T>150% are risk factors for PTTS and PITS.
Objective To investigate the current situation of salivation in patients with orotracheal cannula, and to systematically analyze its influencing factors. Methods Patients who underwent tracheal intubation treatment in 47 tertiary comprehensive medical institutions were selected between October 10th and 20th, 2023. A cross-sectional survey method was used to conduct an online survey of the patient’s salivation status. The patients were divided into the salivation group and no-salivation group. Results A total of 565 questionnaires were collected and 561 were valid, with an effective recovery rate of 99%. Among 561 patients, 284 were males (50.62%) and 277 were females (49.38%), with an age of (59.80±10.96) years; 159 cases of salivation occurred, with a total static saliva flow rate of (7.21±3.15) mL and the incidence of salivation was 28.34% (159/561). There were statistically significant differences in age, education level, body mass index, primary disease, number of concurrent functional impairments, concurrent oral diseases, smoking, intubation days, intubation depth, intubation process, sedation and/or analgesia days, and enteral nutrition treatment between the two groups (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in other indicators between the two groups (P>0.05). The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that body mass index, neurological diseases, number of concurrent functional impairments, concurrent oral diseases, smoking, intubation days and intubation process were independent risk factors for salivation in patients with oral catheterization. Conclusion The incidence of salivation in patients with orotracheal cannula is 28.34%, which is directly related to body mass index, neurological diseases, number of concurrent functional impairments, concurrent oral diseases, smoking, intubation days and intubation process.
Objective To investigate the relationship between two-lung ventilation (TLV) with single-lumen endotracheal tube (SLT), one-lung ventilation (OLV) with double-lumen endotracheal tube (DLT) and postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after total thoracoscopic cardiac surgery. Methods The clinical data of patients who underwent totally thoracoscopic cardiac surgeries in the Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital from October 2019 to October 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into 2 group according to the type of endotracheal tube, including a SLT group and a DLT group. Baseline data, surgical variables and PPCs were compared. The influencing factors of PPCs in the two groups were analyzed by binary logistic regression analysis. Results Finally 349 patients were enrolled, including 180 males and 169 females with an average age of (50.0±14.8) years. There were 219 patients in the SLT group and 130 patients in the DLT group. There was no statistical difference in baseline data, surgical variables or PPCs between the two groups (P＞0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis showed that PPCs were related to body mass index in the SLT group (OR=0.778, 95%CI 0.637 to 0.951, P=0.014) and preoperative smoking history in the DLT group (OR=0.058, 95%CI 0.004 to 0.903, P=0.042). Conclusion For the patients who undergo totally thoracoscopic cardiac surgery, TLV with SLT and OLV with DLT show no significant association with PPCs. At the same time, PPCs are associated with body mass index in the SLT group, while associated with preoperative smoking history in the DLT group.
Objective To compare the feasibility and safety of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) under non-intubated, intravenous anesthesia with spontaneous ventilation. Methods A total of 80 patients undergoing VATS (48 wedge resections, 8 sympathectomies, 24 pleural biopsies) between January 2015 and June 2017 were included. Those patients were randomized into two groups. The 40 patients were enrolled as a treatment group (19 males and 21 females at age of 23.3±10.2 years) and received surgery under non-intubated intravenous anesthesia with spontaneous ventilation. And the other 40 patients were enrolled as a control group (21 males and 19 females at age of 22.2±9.9 years) and received surgery under routine intravenous anesthesia with intubated ventilation. Results Comparing with the control group, the patients of the treatment group had lower white blood cell count (5.8×109±2.4×109 vs. 7.3×109±3.6×109, P<0.001), lower gastrointestinal adverse reaction rate (7.5%vs. 27.5%, P=0.002), lower sore throat rate (5.0% vs. 30.0%, P<0.001), lower cough grade (0.9±0.3vs 2.1±0.5, P<0.050), shorter drainage time (1.8±1.6 dvs. 3.7±1.8 d, P<0.050) and shorter hospital stay (2.3±1.8 dvs. 5.8±2.3 d, P<0.050). Conclusion Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery under non-intubated, intravenous anesthesia with spontaneous ventilation is safe and feasible, which also has certain advantages in reducing the postoperative complications and promoting patients' quick recovery from surgery.