Department of Anaesthesia, Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
J Postgrad Med. 2024 Jul 1;70(3):169-172. doi: 10.4103/jpgm.jpgm_361_24. Epub 2024 Aug 14.
Neuraxial blockade procedures are essential for anesthesia and pain management but pose risks in patients with uncertain coagulation profiles. Traditional coagulation tests often fail to predict bleeding risks associated with neuraxial blockade. Thromboelastography (TEG) offers real-time insights into coagulation status, potentially improving safety outcomes. In this case series, six patients underwent neuraxial blockade guided by TEG analysis. An individualized anesthetic plan was formulated based on TEG findings to mitigate bleeding risks while ensuring pain management. Tailoring anesthetic techniques to real-time TEG data improved safety outcomes with minimized bleeding complications and satisfactory pain control. In conclusion, neuraxial blockade guided by TEG enhances safety in patients with uncertain coagulation profiles. Further studies are needed to validate benefits in broader clinical settings.
神经轴阻滞程序对于麻醉和疼痛管理至关重要,但在凝血状况不确定的患者中存在风险。传统的凝血试验往往无法预测与神经轴阻滞相关的出血风险。血栓弹力图(TEG)可实时提供凝血状态的信息,从而提高安全性。在本病例系列中,6 名患者接受了 TEG 分析指导的神经轴阻滞。根据 TEG 结果制定个体化的麻醉计划,以降低出血风险,同时确保疼痛管理。根据实时 TEG 数据定制麻醉技术可改善安全性,减少出血并发症,同时获得满意的疼痛控制。总之,TEG 指导的神经轴阻滞可提高凝血状况不确定患者的安全性。需要进一步的研究来验证在更广泛的临床环境中的获益。