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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
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Relationship Between Fentanyl Misinformation and College Students' Intentions to Administer Naloxone

Ryon, Zoe 01 January 2024 (has links) (PDF)
Background: The news media has spread misinformation about the toxicity and potency of fentanyl, exaggerating the extent to which bystanders could be harmed by fentanyl when responding to overdose situations. College students are increasingly among the victims of opioid overdose, and their peers may be the nearest person capable of administering naloxone – an overdose reversal medication. However, college students who fear incidental exposure to fentanyl may be worried about administering naloxone. Objective: I sought to understand the relationship between undergraduate college students’ perceptions of the risks of fentanyl and their intentions to administer naloxone in an overdose situation. Methods: An online survey was formulated based on the Health Belief Model to measure beliefs about the harm of fentanyl and the likelihood of administering naloxone. The survey was distributed to students at a major public university in the Southeastern US in 2024. The survey was analyzed using a Spearman Rank Correlation to assess the relationship between the variables: intent to administer naloxone, beliefs about administering naloxone in an overdose, and perceptions about fentanyl. Additional analysis included the differences in beliefs about fentanyl among health versus non health majors and first year versus non first year students. Results: Notable findings include no significant correlation between beliefs about fentanyl and intention to administer naloxone in a fentanyl overdose in the 182 respondents who completed the survey. However, a significant difference was found in intention to administer naloxone in a fentanyl overdose in those who know what action to take in a fentanyl overdose versus those who do not. Conclusions: This study is among the first of its kind to analyze the relationship between fentanyl beliefs and intentions to administer naloxone in a fentanyl overdose. As overdoses and overdose deaths continue to rise and students continue to be among the victims of accidental overdose deaths, universities should use this research to implement early training and resources to improve access to naloxone and naloxone administration.
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Repercussão da substituição da infusão venosa de fentanil por metadona enteral sobre o tempo de desmame da ventilação mecânica em pacientes graves internados em unidades de terapia intensiva de adultos / Effect of substitution of intravenous infusion of fentanyl by enteral methadone on the time of weaning from mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients in intensive care units for adults

Wanzuita, Raquel 11 August 2011 (has links)
INTRODUÇÃO:Pacientes em ventilação mecânica (VM) são freqüentemente submetidos ao uso prolongado e/ou a doses elevadas de opióides, que durante a retirada podem causar abstinência dificultando o desmame da VM. Objetivo: testar a hipótese de que a introdução da metadona enteral na fase de desmame da sedação e analgesia em pacientes adultos graves sob VM diminui o tempo de desmame da VM. MÉTODOS: Estudo prospectivo, randomizado, controlado e duplo-cego, realizado entre abril de 2005 e outubro de 2009, em quatro Unidades de Terapia Intensiva (UTIs) de adultos de Joinville, SC. Foram randomizados 75 pacientes que apresentavam critérios para desmame da VM e estavam em uso de fentanil por mais de cinco dias consecutivos ou infusão ³ 5 g/kg/h por 12 horas. Os pacientes foram randomizados em dois grupos: Grupo Metadona (GM) e Grupo Controle (GC). Nas primeiras 24 horas após a inclusão os dois grupos receberam 80% da dose original do fentanil. Ao GM administrou-se metadona via enteral (10 mg cada 6 horas), e ao GC administrou-se placebo via enteral. Após as primeiras 24 horas acrescentou-se infusão intravenosa de solução salina (placebo) no GM, enquanto o GC recebeu infusão de solução intravenosa de fentanil. Em ambos os grupos, a solução venosa foi reduzida em 20% a cada 24 horas. Episódios de intolerância à retirada de opióide foram medicados com suplementação de opióide. Os grupos foram comparados entre si avaliando-se o tempo de desmame da VM, tempo de VM, permanência na UTI e permanência hospitalar. RESULTADOS: Dos 75 pacientes randomizados, sete foram excluídos e 68 foram analisados: 37 no GM e 31 no GC. Entre o início do desmame e a extubação, observou-se maior probabilidade de antecipação da extubação no GM, porém a diferença não foi significativa (Hazard Ratio: 1,52 (IC 95% 0,87 a 2,64; p = 0,11). Analisando-se o intervalo entre a randomização e o quinto dia do desmame da VM, a probabilidade de sucesso de desmame foi significativamente maior no GM (Hazard Ratio: 2,64 (IC 95%: 1,22 a 5,69; p < 0,02). Dentre os 54 pacientes que completaram o desmame da VM (29 do GM e 25 do GC), o tempo de desmame da VM foi significativamente menor no GM (Hazard Ratio: 2.06; IC 95% 1.17 a 3.63; p < 0.004). Não houve diferença entre os grupos com relação ao tempo de VM, permanência na UTI e permanência hospitalar. CONCLUSÃO: a introdução da metadona enteral na fase de desmame da sedação e analgesia de pacientes adultos graves sob VM resultou na diminuição do tempo de desmame da VM / INTRODUCTION: Patients on mechanical ventilation (MV) are often subjected to prolonged use and / or high doses of opioids, which when removed can cause withdrawal syndrome and to difficult weaning from MV. Objective: to test the hypothesis that the introduction of enteral methadone in weaning from sedation and analgesia in critically ill adult patients on MV decreases the time of weaning from MV. METHODS: Prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind trial, conducted between April 2005 and October 2009 in ICUs of four hospitals in Joinville, SC. We randomized 75 patients who met the criteria for weaning from MV and were using fentanyl for more than 5 consecutive days or infusion ³ 5 g/ kg / h for 12 hours. Patients were randomized into two groups: Methadone group (MG) and Control Group (CG). At first 24 hours both groups received 80% of the original dose of fentanyl and received, additionally, enteral methadone (10mg qid) or enteral placebo. After the first 24 hours, MG: received enteral methadone (10mg qid) and intravenous placebo. CG received enteral placebo and intravenous fentanyl. In both groups, the blinded intravenous solutions were reduced by 20% of the original dose, every 24 hours. Episodes of intolerance opioid withdrawal were treated with supplemental opioid. The groups were compared by evaluating the time of weaning from MV, duration of MV, ICU and hospital stay.RESULTS: Of 75 randomized patients, 7 were excluded and 68 were analyzed: 37 at MG and 31 in CG. Between the beggining of weaning and extubation, there was a greater probability of anticipation of extubation in the MG, but the difference was not significant. (Hazard Ratio: 1,52 (IC 95% 0,87 a 2,64; p = 0,11). Analyzing the interval between randomization and the fifth day of weaning from MV, the probability of successful weaning was significantly higher in GM (Hazard Ratio: 2,64 (IC 95%: 1,22 a 5,69; p < 0,02). Within the 54 patients who completed the weaning from MV (29 on the MG and 25 on the CG), weaning time from MV was significantly less in the MG (Hazard Ratio: 2.06; IC 95% 1.17 a 3.63; p < 0.004). There was no difference between the two groups with respect the duration of MV, length of ICU stay and hospital stay. CONCLUSÃO: the introduction of enteral methadone in weaning from sedation and analgesia of critically ill adult patients on MV decreased the time of weaning from MV
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Uso intraoperatório da metadona na prevenção de dor pós-operatória em cirurgias bariátricas / Intraoperative use of methadone to control postoperative pain after bariatric surgeries

Machado, Felipe Chiodini 17 April 2019 (has links)
Introdução: pacientes submetidos a procedimentos cirúrgicos ainda comumente referem dor pós-operatória moderada ou intensa. Com o aumento da prevalência de obesidade em todo o mundo, existe uma demanda crescente de procedimentos cirúrgicos nesse subtipo de população, relacionados ao controle da própria obesidade ou não. O uso de metadona como adjuvante analgésico no intraoperatório tem sido estudado nos últimos anos, mas não há estudo envolvendo essa população específica. O objetivo deste ensaio clínico foi avaliar o uso da metadona endovenosa como opioide no intraoperatório para controle da dor pós-operatória em obesos submetidos a cirurgia bariátrica. Métodos: pacientes admitidos no hospital com programação de cirurgia bariátrica foram distribuídos entre dois grupos. Ambos foram submetidos a uma anestesia geral padronizada e receberam Fentanil (grupo F) ou metadona (grupo M) durante a indução e manutenção anestésica. O desfecho primário foi o consumo de morfina nas primeiras 72 horas após a cirurgia. Nas primeiras 48 horas o consumo de opioide era quantificado por meio de um dispositivo de analgesia controlada pelo paciente, enquanto entre 48 h e 72 h foram prescritos bolus de morfina conforme necessidade. Como desfechos secundários foram avaliados os escores de dor ao repouso e ao esforço de tosse, efeitos adversos relacionados ao uso de opioides e grau de satisfação do paciente com a analgesia até 72 h no pós-operatório. Os pacientes também foram avaliados três meses após a cirurgia quanto à presença de dor, disestesia e parestesia na cicatriz operatória. Resultados: o consumo de morfina no pós-operatório foi menor em pacientes do grupo M nos períodos de avaliação pós-operatórios de 2 horas (diferença média [DM] 6,4 mg; intervalo de confiança [IC] 95% entre 3,1 e 9,6; p < 0,001); entre 2 e 6 horas (DM 11,4 mg; IC95% 6,5 a 16,2; p < 0,001); entre 6 e 24 horas (DM 10,4 mg; IC95% 5,0 a 15,7; p < 0,001) e entre 24 e 48 horas (DM 14,5 mg; IC95% 3,9 a 25,1; p=0,01). Pacientes do grupo M também referiram menores escores de dor até 24 horas de pós-operatório, houve menor incidência de náusea e vômito e maior satisfação com a analgesia. Na avaliação três meses após a cirurgia, menos pacientes do grupo M apresentaram dor evocada na cicatriz cirúrgica se comparados aos do grupo F. / Introduction: patients undergoing surgical procedures still commonly report moderate to severe postoperative pain. With the increasing prevalence of obesity worldwide, there is a growing demand for surgical procedures in this population, whether related to obesity or not. The use of methadone as an adjuvant analgesic in the intraoperative period has been studied in recent years, but there is no research involving this specific population. The aim of this clinical trial was to evaluate the use of intraoperative intravenous methadone for the control of postoperative pain in morbidly obese patients submitted to bariatric surgery. Methods: patients with a body mass index of 35 Kg.m-2 or greater who were admitted to the hospital for bariatric surgery were divided into two groups. Both underwent standardized general anesthesia and received Fentanyl (group F) or methadone (M group) during anesthetic induction and maintenance. The primary endpoint was morphine consumption within the first 72 hours after surgery. In the first 48 h postoperatively, opioid use was measured using a patient-controlled analgesia device, and between 48 h and 72 h opioid boluses were prescribed as needed. Secondary outcomes were pain at rest and while coughing, adverse effects related to the use of opioids and degree of patient satisfaction with analgesia until 72 h postoperatively. Patients were also evaluated three months after surgery for the presence of pain, dysesthesia and paraesthesia at the surgical site. Results: postoperative morphine consumption was lower in patients in the M group in the postoperative evaluation periods of 2 hours (mean difference [MD] 6.4 mg, 95% confidence interval [CI] between 3.1 and 9.6, p < 0.001); between 2 and 6 hours (MD 11.4 mg, 95% CI 6.5 to 16.2, p < 0.001); between 6 and 24 hours (MD 10.4 mg, 95% CI 5.0 to 15.7, p < 0.001) and between 24 and 48 hours (MD 14.5 mg, CI 95% 3.9 to 25.1, p = 0.01). Patients in the M group also reported lower pain scores up to 24 hours after surgery, there was a lower incidence of nausea and vomiting and greater satisfaction with analgesia. At the three months after the surgery evaluation, less patients in the M group presented evoked pain in the surgical scar compared to those in the F group. Conclusion: the intraoperative use of intravenous methadone for morbidly obese patients submitted to bariatric surgeries may reduce postoperative opioid use and reduce the intensity of postoperative pain safely when compared to fentanyl
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Avaliação do efeito cardioprotetor do fentanil em suínos submetidos a altas doses de epinefrina / Evaluation of the cardioprotective effect of fentanyl in pigs exposed to highdose epinephrine

Luz, Vinicius Fernando da 16 December 2016 (has links)
INTRODUÇÃO E HIPÓTESE: A epinefrina é um potente vasoconstritor com efeitos inotrópico e arritmogênico, é utilizada em protocolos de reanimação cardiopulmonar e como fármaco de primeira escolha em alguns casos de choque. Contudo, o seu uso pode ser seguido por lesões do miocárdio e disfunção cardíaca. Modelos experimentais têm mostrado efeitos cardioprotetores do fentanil por meio de mecanismos antiarrítmicos e anti-isquêmicos. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito cardioprotetor do fentanil em suínos expostos a altas doses de epinefrina. MÉTODOS: Após aprovação do comitê de ética institucional, 26 porcos Large White e Landrace foram alocados aleatoriamente em três grupos: grupo fentanil (n = 10), no qual os porcos receberam 20 ug/kg de fentanil 5 minutos antes de 5 doses de 20 ug/kg de epinefrina, as quais foram intercaladas por intervalos de 5 minutos entre cada dose; grupo salina (n = 10), no qual os porcos receberam solução salina volume-equivalente ao fentanil 5 minutos antes das 5 doses de epinefrina e grupo Sham (n = 6), que não recebeu fentanil ou epinefrina. Foram coletadas variáveis hemodinâmicas, ecocardiográficas, gasométricas e marcadores cardíacos durante as 6 horas de experimento. Ao final do estudo, o coração e os pulmões dos porcos foram removidos para análise por microscopia óptica, microscopia eletrônica e imuno-histoquímica (caspase-3). Os dados foram analisados usando equações de estimação generalizadas (GEE) e a significância estatística foi estabelecida em p < 0,05. RESULTADOS: Os níveis de troponina-I entre os grupos foram inicialmente equivalentes. Ao final do experimento, foi observado menor nível de troponina-I no grupo fentanil, em comparação com o grupo salina (1,91 ± 1,47 versus 5,44 ± 5,35 ng.ml-1, p = 0,019). Adicionalmente, a microscopia eletrônica e a imunohistoquímica demonstraram menor lesão miocárdica no grupo fentanil. Não houve diferença significativa entre o grupo fentanil e o salina para as variáveis hemodinâmicas, ecocardiográficas e gasométricas. CONCLUSÃO: O fentanil promove cardioproteção aos efeitos de altas doses de epinefrina sem prejudicar o efeito hemodinâmico da mesma / INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Epinephrine is a powerful vasopressor with inotropic and arrhythmogenic effects that is used in cardiopulmonary resuscitation protocols and as first choice drug in some cases of shock. However, its use could be followed by myocardial injury and dysfunction. Experimental models have shown cardioprotective effects of fentanyl through antiarrhythmic and anti-ischaemic mechanisms. The objective of this study was to evaluate the cardioprotective effect of fentanyl on myocardial function in swine exposed to high doses of epinephrine. METHODS: After institutional ethics committee approval, twenty-six Large White and Landrace pigs were allocated randomly into three groups: Fentanyl group (n=10), which received 20ug/kg of fentanyl five minutes before five doses of 20ug/kg of epinephrine interspersed with 5 minute intervals between each dose; Saline group (n=10), which received saline in a volume-equivalent manner of fentanyl five minutes before 20ug/kg of epinephrine doses; and Sham group (n=6), which did not receive fentanyl nor epinephrine. We assessed hemodynamics, transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac markers, and gasometry for 6 h. At the end of the experiment, the heart and lungs were removed for analysis by optical and electron microscopy and immunohistochemical (Caspase-3) assay. Data was analyzed using generalized estimating equations (GEE) and statistical significance was assumed at p < 0.05. RESULTS: Troponin levels among the groups were initially equivalent. Fentanyl group showed lower levels of troponin at the end of the sixth hour compared to the saline group (1.91 ± 1.47 vs. 5.44 ± 5.35 ng.mL-1, p=0.019). There were no significantly difference between fentanyl and saline group for hemodynamic, echocardiographic and gasometrical data. Transmission electron microscopy and immunohistochemistry also showed less myocardial injury in the fentanyl group. CONCLUSION: We concluded that fentanyl promotes effective cardioprotection to high-dose epinephrine without blunting the hemodynamic effect of epinephrine
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Repercussão da substituição da infusão venosa de fentanil por metadona enteral sobre o tempo de desmame da ventilação mecânica em pacientes graves internados em unidades de terapia intensiva de adultos / Effect of substitution of intravenous infusion of fentanyl by enteral methadone on the time of weaning from mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients in intensive care units for adults

Raquel Wanzuita 11 August 2011 (has links)
INTRODUÇÃO:Pacientes em ventilação mecânica (VM) são freqüentemente submetidos ao uso prolongado e/ou a doses elevadas de opióides, que durante a retirada podem causar abstinência dificultando o desmame da VM. Objetivo: testar a hipótese de que a introdução da metadona enteral na fase de desmame da sedação e analgesia em pacientes adultos graves sob VM diminui o tempo de desmame da VM. MÉTODOS: Estudo prospectivo, randomizado, controlado e duplo-cego, realizado entre abril de 2005 e outubro de 2009, em quatro Unidades de Terapia Intensiva (UTIs) de adultos de Joinville, SC. Foram randomizados 75 pacientes que apresentavam critérios para desmame da VM e estavam em uso de fentanil por mais de cinco dias consecutivos ou infusão ³ 5 g/kg/h por 12 horas. Os pacientes foram randomizados em dois grupos: Grupo Metadona (GM) e Grupo Controle (GC). Nas primeiras 24 horas após a inclusão os dois grupos receberam 80% da dose original do fentanil. Ao GM administrou-se metadona via enteral (10 mg cada 6 horas), e ao GC administrou-se placebo via enteral. Após as primeiras 24 horas acrescentou-se infusão intravenosa de solução salina (placebo) no GM, enquanto o GC recebeu infusão de solução intravenosa de fentanil. Em ambos os grupos, a solução venosa foi reduzida em 20% a cada 24 horas. Episódios de intolerância à retirada de opióide foram medicados com suplementação de opióide. Os grupos foram comparados entre si avaliando-se o tempo de desmame da VM, tempo de VM, permanência na UTI e permanência hospitalar. RESULTADOS: Dos 75 pacientes randomizados, sete foram excluídos e 68 foram analisados: 37 no GM e 31 no GC. Entre o início do desmame e a extubação, observou-se maior probabilidade de antecipação da extubação no GM, porém a diferença não foi significativa (Hazard Ratio: 1,52 (IC 95% 0,87 a 2,64; p = 0,11). Analisando-se o intervalo entre a randomização e o quinto dia do desmame da VM, a probabilidade de sucesso de desmame foi significativamente maior no GM (Hazard Ratio: 2,64 (IC 95%: 1,22 a 5,69; p < 0,02). Dentre os 54 pacientes que completaram o desmame da VM (29 do GM e 25 do GC), o tempo de desmame da VM foi significativamente menor no GM (Hazard Ratio: 2.06; IC 95% 1.17 a 3.63; p < 0.004). Não houve diferença entre os grupos com relação ao tempo de VM, permanência na UTI e permanência hospitalar. CONCLUSÃO: a introdução da metadona enteral na fase de desmame da sedação e analgesia de pacientes adultos graves sob VM resultou na diminuição do tempo de desmame da VM / INTRODUCTION: Patients on mechanical ventilation (MV) are often subjected to prolonged use and / or high doses of opioids, which when removed can cause withdrawal syndrome and to difficult weaning from MV. Objective: to test the hypothesis that the introduction of enteral methadone in weaning from sedation and analgesia in critically ill adult patients on MV decreases the time of weaning from MV. METHODS: Prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind trial, conducted between April 2005 and October 2009 in ICUs of four hospitals in Joinville, SC. We randomized 75 patients who met the criteria for weaning from MV and were using fentanyl for more than 5 consecutive days or infusion ³ 5 g/ kg / h for 12 hours. Patients were randomized into two groups: Methadone group (MG) and Control Group (CG). At first 24 hours both groups received 80% of the original dose of fentanyl and received, additionally, enteral methadone (10mg qid) or enteral placebo. After the first 24 hours, MG: received enteral methadone (10mg qid) and intravenous placebo. CG received enteral placebo and intravenous fentanyl. In both groups, the blinded intravenous solutions were reduced by 20% of the original dose, every 24 hours. Episodes of intolerance opioid withdrawal were treated with supplemental opioid. The groups were compared by evaluating the time of weaning from MV, duration of MV, ICU and hospital stay.RESULTS: Of 75 randomized patients, 7 were excluded and 68 were analyzed: 37 at MG and 31 in CG. Between the beggining of weaning and extubation, there was a greater probability of anticipation of extubation in the MG, but the difference was not significant. (Hazard Ratio: 1,52 (IC 95% 0,87 a 2,64; p = 0,11). Analyzing the interval between randomization and the fifth day of weaning from MV, the probability of successful weaning was significantly higher in GM (Hazard Ratio: 2,64 (IC 95%: 1,22 a 5,69; p < 0,02). Within the 54 patients who completed the weaning from MV (29 on the MG and 25 on the CG), weaning time from MV was significantly less in the MG (Hazard Ratio: 2.06; IC 95% 1.17 a 3.63; p < 0.004). There was no difference between the two groups with respect the duration of MV, length of ICU stay and hospital stay. CONCLUSÃO: the introduction of enteral methadone in weaning from sedation and analgesia of critically ill adult patients on MV decreased the time of weaning from MV
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Avaliação do efeito cardioprotetor do fentanil em suínos submetidos a altas doses de epinefrina / Evaluation of the cardioprotective effect of fentanyl in pigs exposed to highdose epinephrine

Vinicius Fernando da Luz 16 December 2016 (has links)
INTRODUÇÃO E HIPÓTESE: A epinefrina é um potente vasoconstritor com efeitos inotrópico e arritmogênico, é utilizada em protocolos de reanimação cardiopulmonar e como fármaco de primeira escolha em alguns casos de choque. Contudo, o seu uso pode ser seguido por lesões do miocárdio e disfunção cardíaca. Modelos experimentais têm mostrado efeitos cardioprotetores do fentanil por meio de mecanismos antiarrítmicos e anti-isquêmicos. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito cardioprotetor do fentanil em suínos expostos a altas doses de epinefrina. MÉTODOS: Após aprovação do comitê de ética institucional, 26 porcos Large White e Landrace foram alocados aleatoriamente em três grupos: grupo fentanil (n = 10), no qual os porcos receberam 20 ug/kg de fentanil 5 minutos antes de 5 doses de 20 ug/kg de epinefrina, as quais foram intercaladas por intervalos de 5 minutos entre cada dose; grupo salina (n = 10), no qual os porcos receberam solução salina volume-equivalente ao fentanil 5 minutos antes das 5 doses de epinefrina e grupo Sham (n = 6), que não recebeu fentanil ou epinefrina. Foram coletadas variáveis hemodinâmicas, ecocardiográficas, gasométricas e marcadores cardíacos durante as 6 horas de experimento. Ao final do estudo, o coração e os pulmões dos porcos foram removidos para análise por microscopia óptica, microscopia eletrônica e imuno-histoquímica (caspase-3). Os dados foram analisados usando equações de estimação generalizadas (GEE) e a significância estatística foi estabelecida em p < 0,05. RESULTADOS: Os níveis de troponina-I entre os grupos foram inicialmente equivalentes. Ao final do experimento, foi observado menor nível de troponina-I no grupo fentanil, em comparação com o grupo salina (1,91 ± 1,47 versus 5,44 ± 5,35 ng.ml-1, p = 0,019). Adicionalmente, a microscopia eletrônica e a imunohistoquímica demonstraram menor lesão miocárdica no grupo fentanil. Não houve diferença significativa entre o grupo fentanil e o salina para as variáveis hemodinâmicas, ecocardiográficas e gasométricas. CONCLUSÃO: O fentanil promove cardioproteção aos efeitos de altas doses de epinefrina sem prejudicar o efeito hemodinâmico da mesma / INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Epinephrine is a powerful vasopressor with inotropic and arrhythmogenic effects that is used in cardiopulmonary resuscitation protocols and as first choice drug in some cases of shock. However, its use could be followed by myocardial injury and dysfunction. Experimental models have shown cardioprotective effects of fentanyl through antiarrhythmic and anti-ischaemic mechanisms. The objective of this study was to evaluate the cardioprotective effect of fentanyl on myocardial function in swine exposed to high doses of epinephrine. METHODS: After institutional ethics committee approval, twenty-six Large White and Landrace pigs were allocated randomly into three groups: Fentanyl group (n=10), which received 20ug/kg of fentanyl five minutes before five doses of 20ug/kg of epinephrine interspersed with 5 minute intervals between each dose; Saline group (n=10), which received saline in a volume-equivalent manner of fentanyl five minutes before 20ug/kg of epinephrine doses; and Sham group (n=6), which did not receive fentanyl nor epinephrine. We assessed hemodynamics, transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac markers, and gasometry for 6 h. At the end of the experiment, the heart and lungs were removed for analysis by optical and electron microscopy and immunohistochemical (Caspase-3) assay. Data was analyzed using generalized estimating equations (GEE) and statistical significance was assumed at p < 0.05. RESULTS: Troponin levels among the groups were initially equivalent. Fentanyl group showed lower levels of troponin at the end of the sixth hour compared to the saline group (1.91 ± 1.47 vs. 5.44 ± 5.35 ng.mL-1, p=0.019). There were no significantly difference between fentanyl and saline group for hemodynamic, echocardiographic and gasometrical data. Transmission electron microscopy and immunohistochemistry also showed less myocardial injury in the fentanyl group. CONCLUSION: We concluded that fentanyl promotes effective cardioprotection to high-dose epinephrine without blunting the hemodynamic effect of epinephrine
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A duloxetina como analgésico reduz o consumo de opioides após cirurgia de coluna, estudo duplo encoberto, aleatório e controlado / Duloxetine as an analgesic reduces opioid consumption after spine surgery: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study

Bedin, Antonio 16 October 2017 (has links)
Introdução: a analgesia multimodal é amplamente usada para o controle da dor perioperatória em um esforço para reduzir o uso de opioides. A duloxetina é um inibidor seletivo da recaptação da serotonina e noradrenalina com eficácia para estados de dor crônica. O objetivo principal deste estudo foi avaliar a eficácia de duas doses orais de 60 mg de duloxetina em termos de consumo de fentanil durante o período pós-operatório em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia eletiva de artrodese de coluna lombar. Método: este estudo foi um ensaio clínico prospectivo, duplo encoberto, aleatório e controlado com placebo. Os pacientes receberam 60 mg de duloxetina ou placebo idêntico uma hora antes da cirurgia e 24 horas depois. Os sujeitos do estudo foram divididos em dois grupos: grupo C (controle) de indivíduos que receberam o placebo; e grupo D (duloxetina) de indivíduos que receberam 60 mg de duloxetina. O consumo total de fentanil administrado pelo próprio paciente em 24 e 48 horas após a cirurgia foi mensurado. Os desfechos secundários foram os escores de dor e a presença ou ausência de efeitos adversos, tais como cefaleia, náuseas, vômitos, prurido, tonturas e sonolência. Resultados: as características demográficas não diferiram entre os grupos. Houve uma diferença significativa no consumo de fentanil nas primeiras 24 horas entre os grupos C e D (diferença média, 223,11 ± 39,32 ?g; p < 0,001). O consumo de fentanil também diferiu entre os grupos C e D após 48 horas (diferença média, 179,35 ± 32,55 ug; p < 0,00). Os escores de dor em mais de 48 horas não diferiram significativamente entre os grupos. A incidência de efeitos colaterais foi semelhante nos dois grupos. Conclusão: a duloxetina foi associada à redução do consumo de fentanil no pós-operatório de cirurgias sobre a coluna lombar, portanto, sendo eficaz como adjuvante para a analgesia pós-operatória e redução do consumo de opioides / Background: Multimodal analgesia is widely advocated for the control of perioperative pain in an effort to reduce the use of opioids. Duloxetine is a selective serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor with efficacy for chronic pain states. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of two oral doses of 60 mg duloxetine in terms of fentanyl submitted to elective lumbar spine arthrodesis surgery. Method: This study was prospective, double blind, randomized, and placebo controlled clinical trial. Patients received duloxetine 60 mg or identical placebo one hour before surgery and 24 hours later. The study subjects were divided into two groups: group C (control) of subjects who received placebo; and group D (duloxetine) from subjects received 60 mg. The total fentanyl consumption by the patient himself at 24 and 48 hours after surgery was measured. Secondary outcomes were pain scores and the presence or absence of adverse effects such as headache, nausea, vomiting, pruritus, dizziness and drowsiness. Results: Demographic characteristics did not differ between groups. There was a significant difference in fentanyl consumption in the first 24 hours between groups C and D (mean difference, 223.11 ± 39.32 ?g; p < 0.001). Fentanyl consumption also differed between groups C and D after 48 hours (mean difference, 179.35 ± 32.55 ?g; p < 0.00). Pain scores in more than 48 hours did not differ significantly between groups. The incidence of side effects was similar in both groups. Conclusion: Duloxetine was associated with reduction of fentanyl consumption in the postoperative period of surgeries on the lumbar spine, therefore, it was effective as adjuvant for postoperative analgesia and reduction of opioid consumption
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A duloxetina como analgésico reduz o consumo de opioides após cirurgia de coluna, estudo duplo encoberto, aleatório e controlado / Duloxetine as an analgesic reduces opioid consumption after spine surgery: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study

Antonio Bedin 16 October 2017 (has links)
Introdução: a analgesia multimodal é amplamente usada para o controle da dor perioperatória em um esforço para reduzir o uso de opioides. A duloxetina é um inibidor seletivo da recaptação da serotonina e noradrenalina com eficácia para estados de dor crônica. O objetivo principal deste estudo foi avaliar a eficácia de duas doses orais de 60 mg de duloxetina em termos de consumo de fentanil durante o período pós-operatório em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia eletiva de artrodese de coluna lombar. Método: este estudo foi um ensaio clínico prospectivo, duplo encoberto, aleatório e controlado com placebo. Os pacientes receberam 60 mg de duloxetina ou placebo idêntico uma hora antes da cirurgia e 24 horas depois. Os sujeitos do estudo foram divididos em dois grupos: grupo C (controle) de indivíduos que receberam o placebo; e grupo D (duloxetina) de indivíduos que receberam 60 mg de duloxetina. O consumo total de fentanil administrado pelo próprio paciente em 24 e 48 horas após a cirurgia foi mensurado. Os desfechos secundários foram os escores de dor e a presença ou ausência de efeitos adversos, tais como cefaleia, náuseas, vômitos, prurido, tonturas e sonolência. Resultados: as características demográficas não diferiram entre os grupos. Houve uma diferença significativa no consumo de fentanil nas primeiras 24 horas entre os grupos C e D (diferença média, 223,11 ± 39,32 ?g; p < 0,001). O consumo de fentanil também diferiu entre os grupos C e D após 48 horas (diferença média, 179,35 ± 32,55 ug; p < 0,00). Os escores de dor em mais de 48 horas não diferiram significativamente entre os grupos. A incidência de efeitos colaterais foi semelhante nos dois grupos. Conclusão: a duloxetina foi associada à redução do consumo de fentanil no pós-operatório de cirurgias sobre a coluna lombar, portanto, sendo eficaz como adjuvante para a analgesia pós-operatória e redução do consumo de opioides / Background: Multimodal analgesia is widely advocated for the control of perioperative pain in an effort to reduce the use of opioids. Duloxetine is a selective serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor with efficacy for chronic pain states. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of two oral doses of 60 mg duloxetine in terms of fentanyl submitted to elective lumbar spine arthrodesis surgery. Method: This study was prospective, double blind, randomized, and placebo controlled clinical trial. Patients received duloxetine 60 mg or identical placebo one hour before surgery and 24 hours later. The study subjects were divided into two groups: group C (control) of subjects who received placebo; and group D (duloxetine) from subjects received 60 mg. The total fentanyl consumption by the patient himself at 24 and 48 hours after surgery was measured. Secondary outcomes were pain scores and the presence or absence of adverse effects such as headache, nausea, vomiting, pruritus, dizziness and drowsiness. Results: Demographic characteristics did not differ between groups. There was a significant difference in fentanyl consumption in the first 24 hours between groups C and D (mean difference, 223.11 ± 39.32 ?g; p < 0.001). Fentanyl consumption also differed between groups C and D after 48 hours (mean difference, 179.35 ± 32.55 ?g; p < 0.00). Pain scores in more than 48 hours did not differ significantly between groups. The incidence of side effects was similar in both groups. Conclusion: Duloxetine was associated with reduction of fentanyl consumption in the postoperative period of surgeries on the lumbar spine, therefore, it was effective as adjuvant for postoperative analgesia and reduction of opioid consumption
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Characterisation of Potential Inhibitors of Calmodulin from Plasmodium falciparum

Iversen, Alexandra, Nordén, Ebba, Bjers, Julia, Wickström, Filippa, Zhou, Martin, Hassan, Mohamed January 2020 (has links)
Each year countless lives are affected and about half a million people die from malaria, a disease caused by parasites originating from the Plasmodium family. The most virulent species of the parasite is Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum).   Calmodulin (CaM) is a small, 148 amino acid long, highly preserved and essential protein in all eukaryotic cells. Previous studies have determined that CaM is important for the reproduction and invasion of P. falciparum in host cells. The primary structure of human CaM (CaMhum) and CaM from P. falciparum (CaMpf) differ in merely 16 positions, making differences in their structures and ligand affinity interesting to study. Especially since possible inhibitors of CaMpf in favor of CaMhum, in extension, could give rise to new malaria treatments.   Some antagonists, functioning as inhibitors of CaM, have already been analysed in previous studies. However, there are also compounds that have not yet been studied in regards to being possible antagonists of CaM. This study regards three known antagonists; trifluoperazine (TFP), calmidazolium (CMZ) and artemisinin (ART) and also three recently created fentanyl derivatives; 3-OH-4-OMe-cyclopropylfentanyl (ligand 1), 4-OH-3OMe-4F-isobutyrylfentanyl (ligand 2) and 3-OH-4-OMe-isobutyrylfentanyl (ligand 3).   Bioinformatic methods, such as modelling and docking, were used to compare the structures of CaMhum and CaMpf as well as observe the interaction of the six ligands to CaM from both species. In addition to the differences in primary structure, distinguished with ClustalW, disparities in tertiary structure were observed. Structure analysis of CaMhum and CaMpf in PyMOL disclosed a more open conformation as well as a larger, more defined, hydrophobic cleft in CaMhum compared to CaMpf. Simulated binding of the six ligands to CaM from both species, using Autodock 4.2, indicated that TFP and ART bind with higher affinity to CaMhum which is expected. Ligand 2 and ligand 3 also bound with higher affinity and facilitated stronger binding to CaMhum, which is reasonable since their docking is based on how TFP binds to CaM. However, ligand 1 as well as CMZ both bound to CaMpf with higher affinity. Despite promising results for ligand 1 and CMZ, no decisive conclusion can be made solely based on bioinformatic studies.    To gain a better understanding on the protein-ligand interactions of the six ligands to CaMhum and CaMpf, further studies using e.g. circular dichroism and fluorescence would be advantageous. Based on the results from this study, future studies on the binding of CMZ and ligand 1 to CaM as well as ligands with similar characteristics would be especially valuable. This is because they, based on the results from this study, possibly are better inhibitors of CaMpf than CaMhum and thereby could function as possible antimalarial drugs.
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Examining Opioid-related Overdose Events in Dayton, OH using Police, Emergency Medical Services and Coroner’s Data

Pan, Yuhan 06 October 2020 (has links)
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