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Advances in the field of labour analgesia have tread a long journey from the days of ether and chloroform in 1847 to the present day practice of comprehensive programme of labour pain management using evidence-based medicine. Newer advances include introduction of newer techniques like combined spinal epidurals, low-dose epidurals facilitating ambulation, pharmacological advances like introduction of remifentanil for patient-controlled intravenous analgesia, introduction of newer local anaesthetics and adjuvants like ropivacaine, levobupivacaine, sufentanil, clonidine and neostigmine, use of inhalational agents like sevoflourane for patient-controlled inhalational analgesia using special vaporizers, all have revolutionized the practice of pain management in labouring parturients.
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Consequences of anesthesia on blood pressure regulation.
Airway management in obstetrics patientHASSAN RASHID
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A presentation I gave on Pediatric Fluid Therapy, with the main focus around perioperative fluid therapy in the Pediatric population. This lecture was delivered to my colleagues in the department of Anesthesia, and it was invigilated by consultant Anesthetist, Dr. Anatolly Kravchenko at the Intermediate Hospital Katutura.
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Blood transfusion may be a life-saving procedure but it is not without risk.
Obstetric conditions associated with the need for blood transfusion (whether emergency or not) may lead to morbidity and mortality if not managed correctly.
Adverse events associated with transfusion are increasingly important:
So, strict adherence to correct sampling, cross-match and administration procedures is therefore of paramount importance, even in an emergency.
Basavarajeeyam is a Sreshta Sangraha grantha (Compiled book ), written by Neelkanta kotturu Basavaraja Virachita. It contains 25 Prakaranas, First 24 Chapters related to Rogas& 25th to Rasadravyas.
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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Overall life span (LS) was 1671.7±1721.6 days and cumulative 5YS reached 62.4%, 10 years – 50.4%, 20 years – 44.6%. 94 LCP lived more than 5 years without cancer (LS=2958.6±1723.6 days), 22 – more than 10 years (LS=5571±1841.8 days). 67 LCP died because of LC (LS=471.9±344 days). AT significantly improved 5YS (68% vs. 53.7%) (P=0.028 by log-rank test). Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: N0-N12, T3-4, blood cell circuit, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells-CC and blood cells subpopulations), LC cell dynamics, recalcification time, heparin tolerance, prothrombin index, protein, AT, procedure type (P=0.000-0.031). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and N0-12 (rank=1), thrombocytes/CC (rank=2), segmented neutrophils/CC (3), eosinophils/CC (4), erythrocytes/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), stick neutrophils/CC (8), leucocytes/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (error=0.000; area under ROC curve=1.0).
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Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
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2. THE ROLE OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST
A. Pre anesthetic evaluation
1.Risk assessment:
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7. 2. Assessment of intravascular depletion:
The extent of bleeding is almost always underestimated in
obstetric patients. Signs suggestive of hypovolemia in APH
patients should be monitored carefully:
a. Hypotension
b. Heart rate > 120 beats/minute
c. Urine output < 0.5 ml/kg/minute
d. Capillary refill time < 5 seconds
Irrespective of the degree of hypovolemic shock, fluid
therapy is best guided by continual assessment of
maternal vital signs, urine output, hemoglobin and acid
base balance
8. 3.Interventional radiology suite
Embolization is performed under fluoroscopic
guidance
4.Intraoperative role:
It is vital that junior anesthesiologists and
obstetricians do not perceive the calling of senior
colleagues as involving ‘loss of face’. At the same time,
senior staff must be in receptive mode to concerns
expressed by their juniors. Hence, CALL FOR HELP, as
apt communication is the major pillar in the
management of obstetric hemorrhage
9. 5. Resuscitation:
Protocol for resuscitation
Protocol to be followed:
In massive hemorrhage (> 1000ml/ continuing blood loss, or patient
in clinical shock) mothers need active resuscitation. Following
factors need to be addressed;
Assess airway
Assess breathing
Evaluate circulation
Oxygen by mask @ 10-15 litres/minute
Intravenous access - 14 G cannula x 2, central venous cannulation
in collapsed patient not only provides a vascular access but may
also aid in monitoring the central venous pressure and guide.
10. fluid resuscitation.
Flat position
Keep the mother warm using appropriate available measures.
Until blood is available, infuse up to 3.5 litres of crystalloid (RL 2 litres,
avoid hypertonic solutions) and/or colloid (1-2 litres) as rapidly as possible.
The fluid should be adequately WARMED.
Special blood filters should NOT be used as they slow the rate of infusion.
Recombinant factor VIIa therapy should be based on coagulation studies.
6.Monitoring:
Clinical signs of shock have to be continuously monitored like color of the
patient, pallor, urine output, temperature and capillary refill time. Invasive
blood pressure monitoring may be done for fragile patients. All the
parameters recorded have to be documented well on a flow chart for further
references.
11. 7.Fluid and blood replacement therapy:
The cornerstones of resuscitation in peripartum
hemorrhage are restoration of both blood volume and
oxygen carrying capacity.
The clinical picture is the main determinant for the need
of blood transfusion and time should not be wasted for
laboratory results.
Volume replacement must be undertaken on the basis
that blood loss is often grossly underestimated.
Compatible blood in the form of red cell concentrate is the
best fluid to replace major blood loss and should be
transfused whenever deemed necessary
12. A 2006 guideline from the British Committee for Standards
in Hematology summarizes the main therapeutic goal of
management of massive blood loss
is to maintain:68
• Hemoglobin > 8 g%
• Platelet count > 75 x 109 /liter
• Prothrombin time (PT) < 1.5 x mean control
• Activated prothrombin time (APTT) < 1.5 x mean control
• Fibrinogen > 1.0 g/l
13. Choice of fluid/blood/blood products:
There is controversy as to the appropriate fluids for volume
resuscitation. The nature of fluid infused is of less
importance than rapid administration and warming of the
infusion.
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16. In cases of massive hemorrhage (80% blood volume
loss), large volume of fluid replacement ,fluids leads to
clotting factors deficiency making patient prone to
develop DIC. The challenge of replacing with blood
components lies in the fact that in the event of active
and ongoing bleeding, there is always going to be a
short delay in arrival of laboratotry reports. Hence, in
face of relentless bleeding empirical treatment with 1
liter of FFP and 10 units of cryoprecipitate (2 packs)
can be given, while awaiting coagulation studies. Such
empirical use of FFP and cryoprecipitate is in line with
the recommendations in the British Committee for
Standards in Hematology guideline. A replacement
therapy guided by ROTEM may always be helpful in
saving time
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18. Bundling Up Maternal Safety: Obstetric
Hemorrhage
Allison Bryant, MD, MPH reviewing Main EK et al. Obstet Gynecol 2015 Jul
National Partnership for Maternal Safety releases first of many sets of
evidence-based recommendations.
The focus of obstetric care has shifted from maternal mortality (a rare
event) to prevention of severe maternal morbidity. The National
Partnership for Maternal Safety, a collaboration of women's healthcare
professional organizations, is developing “safety bundles” (defined by the
Institute of Healthcare Improvement as small sets of evidence-based
recommendations) for all maternity hospitals to adopt. The newly
released first bundle concerns obstetric hemorrhage, a common
complication of childbirth. The bundle's four domains are Readiness,
Recognition and Prevention, Response, and Reporting and Systems
Learning. Key elements include the following:
19. Readiness
Immediate availability of hemorrhage medications and a cart with supplies and
procedural mnemonic aids
Rigorous staff education in protocols for massive transfusion
Recognition
Accurate estimation of obstetric blood loss
Active management of third stage of labor with emphasis on use of oxytocin
Response
Standardized management plans for hemorrhage
Reporting and Systems Learning
Promotion of team huddles and event debriefings
Ongoing review and process improvement efforts
20. Choice of anaesthetic: There is no ideal form
of anaesthetic technique for this condition.
Both regional and general anaesthesia have
been used successfully. The decision of which
anaesthetic technique to choose is made after
consultation with the anaesthetist, surgeon
and patient (NSH, UK, 2017)