Key result
General anesthesia was associated with a higher risk of postoperative pulmonary infections vs regional anesthesia in COPD patients, with no difference in 30-day mortality (2.7% vs 3.0%, P=0.6788).
Why the study?
Does general anesthesia increase postoperative pulmonary infections and morbidity compared to regional anesthesia in surgical patients with COPD?
Does general anesthesia increase postoperative pulmonary infections and morbidity compared to regional anesthesia in surgical patients with COPD?
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This editorial highlights evidence that regional anesthesia may reduce postoperative pulmonary complications compared to general anesthesia in surgical patients with COPD, though it does not significantly impact 30-day mortality.
Johnson et al. (2015) conducted an editorial in Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (n=5,288). General anesthesia vs. Regional anesthesia was evaluated on Postoperative pulmonary infections. General anesthesia was associated with a higher risk of postoperative pulmonary infections vs regional anesthesia in COPD patients, with no difference in 30-day mortality (2.7% vs 3.0%, P=0.6788).
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