Frontiers in Pain Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Background
Abdominal
surgery
is
a
common
surgical
procedure
that
frequently
associated
with
substantial
postoperative
pain.
However,
rescue
analgesia
using
opioids
several
adverse
effects.
The
transversus
abdominis
plane
block
(TAPB)
has
been
demonstrated
to
be
effective
as
part
of
multimodal
analgesia.
This
study
aims
evaluate
the
effects
TAPB
following
abdominal
surgery.
Methods
Ninety
patients
undergoing
and
reporting
numeric
rating
scale
(NRS)
score
cough
pain
≥4
on
first
day
were
randomized
receive
either
sufentanil
or
for
Pain
scores
arterial
oxygen
pressure
(PaO
2
)
evaluated
before
after
administration
Sleep
quality
gastrointestinal
function
assessed
postoperatively.
primary
outcome
was
degree
relief
coughing
30
min
Results
Patients
both
groups
reported
significantly
reduced
NRS
receiving
(
P
paired
<
0.001
groups).
Notably,
higher
in
group
than
[median
(interquartile
range),
−3
(−4
−2)
vs.
−2
(−2
−1),
median
difference
=
−1;
95%
confidence
interval,
0.001].
Moreover,
experienced
less
those
during
24
h.
When
evaluated,
PaO
increased
administered
0.001);
however,
there
no
significant
intragroup
differences
0.129).
better
sleep
0.008),
while
statistical
observed
between
two
groups.
Conclusion
Rescue
alleviated
pain,
enhanced
oxygenation,
improved
surgery;
its
effect
requires
further
research.
Clinical
Trial
Registration
registered
Chinese
Registry
https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=170983
,
ChiCTR2200060285)
26
May
2022:
recruited
period
2022
14
February
2023,
follow-up
last
enrolled
patient
completed
16
March
2023.
Thorax,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
79(10), P. 988 - 997
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Despite
plausible
pathophysiological
mechanisms,
research
is
needed
to
confirm
the
relationship
between
sleep,
circadian
rhythm
and
delirium
in
patients
admitted
intensive
care
unit
(ICU).
The
objective
of
this
review
summarise
existing
studies
promoting,
whole
or
part,
normalisation
sleep
biology
their
impact
on
incidence,
prevalence,
duration
and/or
severity
ICU.
Critical Care,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Sept. 15, 2021
Abstract
Delirium
is
a
clinical
syndrome
occurring
in
heterogeneous
patient
populations.
It
affects
45–87%
of
critical
care
patients
and
often
associated
with
adverse
outcomes
including
acquired
dementia,
institutionalisation,
death.
Despite
an
exponential
increase
delirium
research
recent
years,
the
pathophysiological
mechanisms
resulting
presentation
are
still
hypotheses.
Efforts
have
been
made
to
categorise
spectrum
into
clinically
meaningful
subgroups
(subphenotypes),
using
psychomotor
subtypes
such
as
hypoactive,
hyperactive,
mixed,
for
example,
also
inflammatory
non-inflammatory
delirium.
remains,
however,
constellation
symptoms
from
variety
risk
factors
precipitants
currently
no
successful
targeted
pharmacological
treatment.
Identifying
specific
biological
subphenotypes
will
greatly
improve
understanding
relationship
between
putative
pathways
thus
factors,
precipitants,
natural
history,
mechanism.
This
facilitate
factor
mitigation,
identification
potential
methods
interventional
studies,
informed
family
counselling.
Here,
we
review
evidence
date
propose
framework
identify
subphenotypes.
Endotype
may
be
done
by
clustering
their
mechanism,
which
treatments.
In
order
achieve
subphenotypes,
following
steps
must
taken:
(1)
robust
records
kept
at
level.
(2)
Global
collaboration
large,
cohorts.
(3)
Patients
clustered
identification,
validation,
mapping
subphenotype
stability.
Nursing in Critical Care,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27(4), P. 537 - 545
Published: Jan. 12, 2022
Abstract
Background
Environmental
factors
such
as
loud
sounds
and
bright
lights
in
intensive
care
units
can
cause
sleep
disorders
delirium.
Aim
The
present
study
aims
to
investigate
the
effects
of
overnight
use
earplugs
eye
masks
by
patients
on
their
quality
degree
Study
Design
This
randomized
controlled
experimental
was
conducted
admitted
a
coronary
unit.
Methods
group
used
during
night,
while
those
control
received
only
routine
care.
Data
were
collected
using
an
information
form,
Richards‐Campbell
questionnaire
(RCSQ),
delirium
screening
checklist
(ICDSC).
Results
included
total
84
patients,
42
group.
baseline
average
score
experiment
RCSQ
40.11
±
16.55,
with
Time
1
64.09
14.07
2
72.07
11.75;
ICDSC
0.47
0.50,
0.33
065
0.19
039.
44.07
7.30,
46.97
9.22
47.04
11.53;
0.42
0.50
0.70
0.57
0.66.
A
statistically
significant
difference
found
between
scores
groups
(U
=
198.00,
P
<
.001;
U
70.000,
614.000,
·004
respectively).
Conclusions
associated
increase
decrease
Relevance
Clinical
Practice
is
recommended
for
supporting
preventing
Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation / Rehabilitacion Interdisciplinaria,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3, P. 55 - 55
Published: Aug. 21, 2023
Introduction:
Delirium
is
a
condition
that
affects
attention,
consciousness,
and
cognition,
especially
in
older
people.
It
can
result
from
underlying
diseases
or
medications.
has
great
economic
social
impact,
with
the
need
for
special
care,
increased
risk
of
falls,
prolonged
hospitalization
institutionalization.
Methods:
A
literature
search
was
performed
SciELO
Scopus
keywords
"delirium",
"prevention"
"nursing"
establishing
inclusion
exclusion
criteria
to
select
15
relevant
articles
on
independent
care
provided
by
nursing
professionals
prevention
delirium
occurrence
last
5
years
open
access.
Results:
The
importance
management
through
interventions
use
specific
tools
highlighted.
potential
technology
early
detection
preventive
intervention
Nurses
play
an
essential
role
identification
implementing
various
assessment
tools.
implementation
standardized
measures
protocols
improve
quality
recommended,
although
future
studies
suggested.
Conclusion:
observed,
highlighting
their
effectiveness
reducing
incidence
severity.
usefulness
easily
accessible
technologies
On
other
hand,
continuous
research
patient
life
emphasized.
Australian Critical Care,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
38(3), P. 101159 - 101159
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Sleep
and
circadian
rhythms
are
markedly
altered
in
intensive
care
unit
(ICU)
patients.
Numerous
factors
related
to
the
patient
ICU
environment
affect
ability
initiate
maintain
sleep.
Therefore,
nonpharmacological
interventions
could
play
an
essential
role
improving
sleep
rhythm.
The
aim
of
this
study
was
examine
evaluated
for
promoting
adult
ICUs.
A
scoping
review
conducted,
including
randomised
controlled
trials,
nonrandomised
quasi-experimental
other
studies
investigating
effects
total
57
articles
14
ongoing
trials
were
included
review,
which
38
clinical
trials.
Nine
improve
critically
ill
patients
evaluated:
earplugs
and/or
eye
masks,
aromatherapy,
bundles,
music
intervention,
massage
or
acupressure,
noise
masking,
bright
light,
dynamic
light.
Most
simultaneously
assessed
effect
more
than
one
intervention
on
perceived
quality
using
questionnaires.
association
between
improved
varied.
In
case
multicomponent
interventions,
it
is
difficult
identify
components
might
have
influenced
improvement.
various
promote
patients,
several
quality.
However,
substantial
variability
their
implementation
complicates
drawing
reliable
conclusions.
protocol
registered
with
Open
Science
Framework
under
identifier
https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/MPEQ5.
World Journal of Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4)
Published: March 25, 2025
The
central
link
between
septic
shock
and
acute
skin
failure
(ASF)
is
the
inflammatory
response,
which
occurs
throughout
disease
progression
can
lead
to
systemic
response
syndrome.
Patients
often
experience
bad
moods,
sleep
disorders,
other
health
issues.
Despite
recognizing
these
factors,
no
studies
have
examined
correlation
lactic
acid
levels,
ASF,
mood
disturbances,
quality
in
critically
ill
patients.
We
hypothesize
that
higher
levels
of
factors
are
associated
with
more
severe
ASF
poorer
quality,
may
inform
clinical
treatment
for
ASF.
To
explore
relationship
severity
mood,
quality.
retrospective
study
included
150
patients
from
Second
Hospital
Dalian
Medical
University,
categorized
into
(n
=
35)
or
non-ASF
groups
115).
compared
peripheral
blood
including
tumor
necrosis
factor-α
(TNF-α),
C-reactive
protein
(CRP),
interleukin-6
(IL-6),
mottling
score
(SMS),
modified
early
warning
(MEWS),
self-rating
depression
scale
(SDS),
anxiety
(SAS),
Pittsburgh
index
(PSQI)
scores.
Pearson
analysis
assessed
relationships
among
variables.
group
had
significantly
CRP
(19.60
±
4.10
vs
15.30
2.96
mg/mL),
IL-6
(298.65
48.65
268.66
33.66
pg/L),
procalcitonin,
(8.42
2.32
5.70
1.27
mmol/L),
SMS
[0
(0,
1)
3
(2,
3)],
MEWS
(9.34
1.92
6.48
1.96),
SAS
(61.63
12.03
53.71
12.48),
SDS
(60.17
12.64
52.27
12.64),
PSQI
scores
(14.23
3.94
8.69
2.46)
(all
P
<
0.001).
revealed
IL-6,
CRP,
TNF-α,
were
positively
correlated
SMS,
MEWS,
SAS,
SDS,
(P
0.05).
Peripheral
correlate
BMJ Open,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. e093647 - e093647
Published: April 1, 2025
Introduction
Postoperative
delirium
(POD)
is
a
frequent
complication
in
elderly
patients
undergoing
major
surgery.
Research
has
shown
that
neuroinflammation,
postoperative
pain
and
autonomic
nervous
system
dysfunction
play
significant
roles
its
onset.
Vagus
nerve
stimulation
(VNS)
the
potential
to
reduce
inflammation,
ease
aid
recovery
by
enhancing
acetylcholine
release
activating
cholinergic
anti-inflammatory
pathway.
This
study
aims
assess
effectiveness
safety
of
transauricular
VNS
(ta-VNS)
preventing
POD
Methods
analysis
multicentre,
participant-blinded
assessor-blinded,
randomised,
parallel-group
controlled
trial
will
compare
incidence
surgery
who
receive
ta-VNS
versus
sham
stimulation.
A
total
300
eligible
be
randomly
assigned
1:1
ratio
either
active
or
group.
The
group
electrical
left
cymba
conchae
at
frequency
30
Hz
pulse
width
250
µs,
with
s
on/30
off
cycle.
intensity
start
0.4V
increased
increments
until
tingling
sensation
felt,
then
adjusted
highest
tolerable
level
without
pain.
After
obtaining
informed
consent
randomisation,
initial
intervention
begin
preoperative
area
continue
throughout
For
four
days,
administered
twice
daily
2-hour
sessions
each
morning
afternoon.
follow
same
procedure,
electrodes
placed
on
conchae.
adjusting
intensity,
device
switched
off.
primary
outcome
from
day
0
7
discharge.
Secondary
outcomes
include
severity
POD,
quality
recovery,
sleep
adverse
events.
Ethics
dissemination
protocol
was
approved
Sir
Run
Shaw
Hospital
Affiliated
Zhejiang
University
School
Medicine
9
January
2024
(Approval
number:
20240014),
registered
Chinese
Clinical
Trial
Registry
21
February
2024,
prior
recruitment.
performed
according
guidelines
Declaration
Helsinki.
Written
obtained
all
participants.
results
submitted
for
publication
refereed
journal.
registration
number
ChiCTR2400081078.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 14, 2025
Background
The
Braden
Skin
Score
(BSS),
a
tool
for
assessing
pressure
ulcers,
is
increasingly
recognized
its
prognostic
value
in
various
disorders.
However,
link
to
critical
delirium
surgical
patients
remains
understudied.
This
study
aimed
explore
the
association
between
BSS
upon
admission
and
risk
of
SICU
patients.
Methods
retrospective
observational
cohort
used
data
from
Medical
Information
Mart
Intensive
Care
(MIMIC)-IV
database.
primary
outcome
was
incidence
delirium.
Feature
importance
initially
assessed
using
machine
learning
algorithm,
while
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
models
multivariable
logistic
analysis
evaluated
relationship
Additionally,
Kaplan–Meier
mediation
were
conducted
interactions
among
BSS,
delirium,
short-term
mortality.
Results
A
total
4,899
included
study,
whom
1,491
diagnosed
with
Boruta
algorithm
identified
as
significant
predictor
occurrence.
RCS
demonstrated
non-linear
positive
Based
on
curves,
optimal
threshold
established
at
16,
thereby
categorizing
participants
into
two
groups:
those
<
16
≥
16.
Multivariable
regression
revealed
that
lower
positively
correlated
an
increased
These
findings
exhibited
robust
consistency
across
subgroup
analyses
sensitivity
analyses.
Furthermore,
groups
had
higher
90-day
mortality,
mediating
indirect
effect
this
outcome.
Conclusion
low
independently
associated
critically
ill
Patients
exhibiting
below
heightened
susceptibility
onset
necessitating
vigilant
monitoring
timely
intervention.
Larger
prospective
studies
are
needed
confirm
these
findings.