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Observational studyAnnals of geriatric medicine and research2023

The Effect of Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal Agents on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Patients undergoing Femur Fracture Repair Surgery: A Retrospective Observational Study.

Sung-Ae Cho, Jun-Ho Kim, Choon-Kyu Cho, Tae-Yun Sung

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Observational study in Annals of geriatric medicine and research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Sung-Ae ChoDepartment of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Konyang University Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
Jun-Ho KimDepartment of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Konyang University Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
Choon-Kyu ChoDepartment of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Konyang University Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
Tae-Yun SungDepartment of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Konyang University Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
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Abstract

backgroundFemoral fracture repair surgery under general anesthesia is associated with postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). However, information on PPCs caused by residual neuromuscular blockade following perioperative use of neuromuscular blockers is limited. This study aimed to identify the differences in the incidence of PPCs according to the type of neuromuscular blockade reversal agent used in femoral fracture repair surgery, as well as the risk factors for PPCs.

methodsWe retrospectively analyzed the electronic medical records of 604 patients aged >18 years who underwent general anesthesia for femoral fracture repair surgery at a single university hospital between March 2017 and March 2022. Patients in whom sugammadex or anticholinesterase was used to reverse the neuromuscular block were subjected to propensity score matching. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors for PPCs.

resultsAmong the 604 patients, 108 were matched in each group. The incidence rates of PPCs overall and in the anticholinesterase and sugammadex groups were 7.0%, 8.3%, and 5.6%, respectively, with no significant differences between the groups. Older age, higher ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status, and lower preoperative oxygen saturation were risk factors, whereas emergency surgery was a preventive factor.

conclusionsOur results demonstrated that the incidence of PPC did not differ significantly between sugammadex and anticholinesterase in patients undergoing femur fracture repair under general anesthesia. Identifying the risk factors and confirming complete recovery from neuromuscular blockade might be more important.

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Cholinesterase InhibitorsFemoral FracturesLung DiseasesNeuromuscular BlockadePostoperative ComplicationsSugammadexAgedAged, 80 and overAnesthesia, GeneralFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsCholinesterase InhibitorsSugammadexCholinesterase inhibitorsFemoral fracturesGeneral anesthesiaPostoperative complicationsRisk factorsSugammadex

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