2024, Vol. 7, Issue 3, Part B
Retrospective analysis of anaesthetic techniques for hysteroscopic procedures at a tertiary care centre
Author(s): Dr. Kshama Shah, Dr. Shilpa Tiwaskar, Dr. Rahul Ranade, Dr. Priyanka Reddy and Dr. Susanna Jose Puthenpurayil
Abstract: Background: The selection of anesthesia in hysteroscopy is influenced by the procedure's objective, whether diagnostic or therapeutic. The chosen anesthesia should reduce risks, enhance patient comfort, and create favorable conditions for the procedure. A variety of anesthesia techniques are utilized, such as local infiltration, paracervical block, regional anesthesia, and general anesthesia, each presenting distinct benefits and drawbacks.
Methods and Results: This retrospective analysis sought to assess anesthesia preferences and their outcomes in hysteroscopic procedures performed at Bhakti Vedanta Hospital and Research Institute between January 2020 and December 2022. Data from 160 patients were reviewed, emphasizing demographic details, existing health conditions, types of anesthesia, and their correlation with surgical time and complications. General anesthesia (GA) and spinal anesthesia (SA) were the primary methods, with GA further divided into subcategories: General anesthesia using endotracheal tube (GA-ETT), General anesthesia using laryngeal mask airway (GA-LMA), General anesthesia using total intravenous anaesthesia (GA-TIVA).The study found a significant relationship between the type of anesthesia administered and the presence of patient comorbidities, as well as the length of therapeutic surgeries.
Conclusion: Although a universally optimal anesthesia method for hysteroscopy has not yet been identified, both GA and SA have proven to be dependable and effective for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. This study emphasizes the necessity for additional research to identify the most appropriate anesthesia technique, prioritizing patient comfort, safety, and procedural outcomes.
DOI: 10.33545/26643766.2024.v7.i3b.495
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Dr. Kshama Shah, Dr. Shilpa Tiwaskar, Dr. Rahul Ranade, Dr. Priyanka Reddy, Dr. Susanna Jose Puthenpurayil. Retrospective analysis of anaesthetic techniques for hysteroscopic procedures at a tertiary care centre. Int J Med Anesthesiology 2024;7(3):115-119. DOI: 10.33545/26643766.2024.v7.i3b.495