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Are surgical and non-operating room intervention safe in the COVID-19 pandemic? A retrospective study
(CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS, 2021-01-01) Yildirim, Serap Aktas; Sarikaya, Zeynep Tugce; Ulugol, Halim; Ozata, Sanem; Aksu, Ugur; Toraman, Fevzi; Grp, C. O. V. I. D.-19 Study
Little is known about the impact of COVID-19 on the outcomes of patients undergoing surgery and intervention. This study was conducted between 20 March and 20 May 2020 in six hospitals in Istanbul, and aimed to investigate the effects of surgery and intervention on COVID-19 disease progression, intensive care (ICU) need, mortality and virus transmission to patients and healthcare workers. Patients were examined in three groups: group I underwent emergency surgery, group II had an emergency non-operating room intervention, and group III received inpatient COVID-19 treatment but did not have surgery or undergo intervention. Mortality rates, mechanical ventilation needs and rates of admission to the ICU were compared between the three groups. During this period, patient and healthcare worker transmissions were recorded. In total, 1273 surgical, 476 non-operating room intervention patients and 1884 COVID-19 inpatients were examined. The rate of ICU requirement among patients who had surgery was nearly twice that for inpatients and intervention patients, but there was no difference in mortality between the groups. The overall mortality rates were 2.3\% in surgical patients, 3.3\% in intervention patients and 3\% in inpatients. COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction positivity among hospital workers was 2.4\%. Only 3.3\% of infected frontline healthcare workers were anaesthesiologists. No deaths occurred among infected healthcare workers. We conclude that emergency surgery and non-operating room interventions during the pandemic period do not increase postoperative mortality and can be performed with low transmission rates.
Can Partial Oxygen Pressure of Urine be an Indicator for Tissue Perfusion?
(AVES, 2019-01-01) Tosun, Mclis; Ulugol, Halim; Aksu, Ugur; Toraman, Fevzi
Objective: None of the advanced monitorisation procedures, which are focusing only on the haemodynamic and blood gas parameters, are sufficient to estimate tissue perfusion adequately. The search for new parameters that are non-invasive and reliable to provide information about tissue hypoperfusion is significant. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between urine partial pressure of oxygen (PuO2) and routine systemic tissue perfusion parameters in patients with sepsis-like syndrome and impaired cardiac pressure-volume relationship after an open cardiac surgery. Methods: The study was designed in 50 patients who had elective coronary bypass surgery. Patients were assessed for arterial lactate levels, arterial partial oxygen pressure (PaO2), cardiac output (CO) and PuO2 in bladder urine at 180, 360 and 540 min postoperatively. Results: Tissue perfusion parameters were found to be similar throughout the surgery in addition to no significant rise in plasma creatinine levels. PuO2 was found to be 91 +/- 22, 99 +/- 22 and 97 +/- 13 mmHg, respectively, at the time points described above. Any correlation between PuO2 and other measurements was not determined at any time points. Conclusion: The present study suggests that urine PuO2 has no relationship with routine systemic tissue perfusion parameters, such as PaO2, lactate levels and CO. In our opinion, since the COs of the patients were within the normal limits, and none of the patients developed renal injury, the present study might have been unable to determine any correlation. Further studies focused on patients with transient renal ischaemia are needed.
Comparative Effects of Blood and Crystalloid Cardioplegia on Cellular Injury and Oxidative Stress in Cardiovascular Surgery
(MEDICAL TRIBUNE INC, 2019-01-01) Ulugol, Halim; Aksu, Ugur; Kocyigit, Muharrem; Kilercik, Meltem; Karduz, Gulsum; Okten, Murat; Toraman, Fevzi
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of different cardioplegic solutions on endothelial integrity and oxidative stress in cardiovascular surgery. Methods: In this randomized prospective study, after ethics approval and informed consent, 60 surgical patients were included. Patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery were randomized into two groups as warm blood cardioplegia (n = 30) and cold crystalloid cardioplegia (n = 30) following the cross-clamping. Measurements were performed at three time points: before induction of anesthesia (Ti), at admission to intensive care unit (ICU) (T2) and at the 24th postoperative hour (T3). Besides biochemical routine hemodynamic monitoring, patients were assessed for the sialic acid (SA), ischemic-modified albumin (IMA), advanced oxide protein products (AOPPs), total thiol (SH), and free hemoglobin (fHb) level. Results: Neither crystalloid nor blood cardioplegia led to significant changes in the AOPPs, T-SH, and SA level (p >0.05). Crystalloid cardioplegia, however, increased IMA level compared to both baseline (p <0.01) and blood cardioplegia group (p <0.05). fHb levels were transiently increased in both groups at the second-time point (p <0.001). fHb level was lower in the crystalloid group compared to that in the other group (p <0.05) at T2. Conclusion: Cardioplegia type creates similar effects on glycocalyx integrity. However, myocardial protection could be provided with warm blood cardioplegia.
Did blood transfusion increase mortality in patients with diabetes undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass graft surgery? A propensity score-matched analysis of 816 patients
(BAYCINAR MEDICAL PUBL-BAYCINAR TIBBI YAYINCILIK, 2020-01-01) Kocyigit, Muharrem; Ulugol, Halim; Kiran, Seher Irem; Alhan, Cem; Toraman, Fevzi
Background: The aim of this study was to compare clinical outcomes of blood transfusion in patients with diabetes mellitus undergoing isolated on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. Methods: The medical records of a total of 1,912 patients (1,300 males, 612 females
Effects of Alprazolam and Melatonin Used for Premedication on Oxidative Stress, Glicocalyx Integrity and Neurocognitive Functions
(AVES, 2018-01-01) Can, Meltem Guner; Ulugol, Halim; Gunes, Isin; Aksu, Ugur; Tosun, Melis; Karduz, Gulsum; Vardar, Kubra; Toraman, Fevzi
Objective: The purpose of this investigation was to compare the effect of alprazolam and melatonin on oxidative stress, glicocalyx integrity and neurocognitive function in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods: Overall, 42 patients undergoing CABG were retrospectively included in this study. Blood samples which preserved at -70 degrees C for a previous study were used for this study. The participants were divided into two groups. Patients in the Group A were administered alprazolam before the operation, whereas melatonin was used for premedication in the Group M. Blood samples were collected at three time points {[}T0: before anaesthesia induction, T1: admittance to intensive care unit (ICU), T2: 24 h after ICU admission], and oxidative stress parameters and glicocalyx integrity were evaluated. Furthermore, Mini-Mental State Examination was recorded to measure neurocognitive function. Results: The total thiol levels which were measured as an antioxidant parameter were significantly higher, and free Hb values were significantly lower in the Group M compared to the Group A (p<0.05). No significant differences were found in order to oxidative stress parameter levels, extubation time, length of hospital stay, durations of cross-clamp, cardiopulmonary bypass and operation and Mini-Mental State Examination results between the two groups (p>0.05). Conclusion: In light of positive effects on oxidatif stress parameters, melatonin may be considered as a good and safe premedication agent with its anxiolytic, antioxidant and minimal haemodynamic and respiratory effects.
Effects of short-term hyperoxic ventilation on lung, kidney, heart, and liver in a rat model: A biochemical evaluation
(TURKISH ASSOC TRAUMA EMERGENCY SURGERY, 2021-01-01) Aksu, Ugur; Ulugol, Halim; Sungur, Mukadder Orhan; Senturk, Evren; Vardar, Kubra; Senturk, Mert; Toraman, Fevzi
BACKGROUND: Despite studies on the adverse effects of hyperoxia, its use is still recommended by the World Health Organization. The aim of this study was to test the possible harmful effects of hyperoxia on the lung, kidney, heart, and liver in a rat mechanical ventilation model. METHODS: Male Wistar rats were randomly assigned into two groups (n=6/group): Normoxic (FiO(2): 0.3) or hyperoxic (FiO(2): 1.0) ventilation for 4 h. The injury was evaluated in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), blood, lung, liver, kidney, and heart was evaluated in terms of cell surface integrity, extracellular matrix (sialic acid, syndecan-1), osmotic stress (free hemoglobin), and redox homeostasis-lipid peroxidaation (malondialdehyde). BAL and wet/dry weight ratio were also evaluated for cellular permeability. RESULTS: Four hours of hyperoxic ventilation did not lead to significant changes in (1) sialic acid, syndecan-1, (2) malondialdehyde levels and wet/dry weight ratio in liver, kidney, heart, and lung compared to normoxic ventilation. CONCLUSION: Mechanical ventilation with hyperoxia seems to have almost similar effects compared to ventilation with normoxia. However, the long term effect of hyperoxia should be evaluated.
Is the Nexfin finger cuff method for cardiac output measurement reliable during coronary artery bypass grafting? A prospective comparison with the echocardiography and FloTrac/Vigileo methods
(TUBITAK SCIENTIFIC \& TECHNICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL TURKEY, 2016-01-01) Ariturk, Cem; Acil, Meltem; Ulugol, Halim; Ozgen, Zehra Serpil Ustalar; Okten, Eyup Murat; Dagdelen, Sinan; Karabulut, Esref Hasan; Alhan, Huseyin Cem; Toraman, Fevzi
Background/aim: The aim of the current study was to assess the accuracy of cardiac output (CO) measurements obtained by the Nexfin finger cuff method as compared with the FloTrac/Vigileo and echocardiography methods in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients. Materials and methods: First-time elective CABG patients were prospectively enrolled in this study and divided into three groups according to CO measurement method. CO measurements were performed simultaneously by three different contributors and were collected by the fourth one 24 h postoperative in the intensive care unit (ICU). Data were statistically analyzed. Results: Seventeen female and 13 male patients between 42 and 78 years of age (with a mean of 56 +/- 4) were the subjects of this study. The mean CO measurements were 5.9 +/- 1.4 L/min, 5.8 +/- 1.1 L/min, and 6.0 +/- 1.1 L/min for the Nexfin, FloTrac/Vigileo, and echocardiography methods, respectively (P > 0.05). The correlation values between Nexfin and FloTrac/Vigileo, Nexfin and echocardiography, and FloTrac/Vigileo and echocardiography were r = 0.445, r = 0.377, and r = 0.384, respectively (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Nexfin yielded results comparable to those obtained with FloTrac/Vigileo and echocardiography for the postoperative CO assessment of CABG patients. Nexfin may be used in uncomplicated, hemodynamically stable patients in ICU as a reliable and totally noninvasive method of CO measurement.
Quadratus lumborum block for both cholecystectomy and right-sided nephrectomy
(KARE PUBL, 2019-01-01) Gurkan, Yavuz; Yorukoglu, Hadi Ufuk; Ulugol, Halim; Kus, Alparslan
The quadratus lumborum block (QLB) is a unilateral facial plane block, which extends from T4 to L1 at the paravertebral space. Injecting local anesthetic between the facial plane of the quadratus lumborum muscle and the psoas major muscle provides the block of the referred dermatomes. However, the number of published studies for QLB used in various surgical procedures is limited. In this case report, we share the results of a 46-years-old ASA I female patient, who underwent open surgery for cholecystectomy and right-sided nephrectomy in the same session. After general anesthesia was induced, QLB was performed in the left lateral decubitus position. A convex probe was placed in transversely between the iliac crest and the costal margin at the midclavicular line. 20cc of 0.25\% bupivacaine was injected to the facial plane between the quadratus lumborum and psoas major muscles. The surgery lasted 4 hours and completed uneventfully. In the postoperative period, the patient was provided with morphine PCA. After 24 hours, the VAS score was 0, and the total demanded morphine dose was 13 mg. This case report recommends that QLB may be an adequate choice in the postoperative pain management for patients undergoing cholecystectomy and nephrectomy.
To inform or educate the CABG patients
(BAYCINAR MEDICAL PUBL-BAYCINAR TIBBI YAYINCILIK, 2018-01-01) Sahillioglu, Emre; Ulugol, Halim; Toraman, Fevzi