2024
Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome - A Systematic Review of the Literature
Gónima Valero E, Rodríguez Miranda C, Contreras Arrieta S, Daza Morelli M, Seija Butnaru D, Reyes Carrillo M, Aponte Camacho L, Amaya S. Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome - A Systematic Review of the Literature. Clinical Breast Cancer 2024 PMID: 39562190, DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2024.10.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-pharmacological interventionsSystematic reviewCohort studyPhysical therapy interventionsRandomized clinical trialsPost-mastectomy pain syndromeTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulationHighest quality of evidenceCross-sectional studyQuality of evidenceElectrical nerve stimulationCross sectional studyNon-pharmacological approachesQuality of lifeCase-control studyDry needlingTherapy interventionsEducational interventionClinical trialsA systematic reviewQualitative studyNon-randomized clinical trialSectional studyReduced pain scoresPubMed MEDLINE
2023
Anesthesiology Interest Groups: An Opportunity for International Medical Graduate Professional Growth
Amaya S, López M, Salazar T, Reyes L, Gaiser R. Anesthesiology Interest Groups: An Opportunity for International Medical Graduate Professional Growth. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2023, 137: 794-799. PMID: 37712472, DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006659.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInfluencing Learning: How Instagram can play a role in Anesthesia education
Amaya S., Gutierrez Perez, ML., Murillo Deluquez, M., Martinez del Valle., Fayad Fayad, N. “Influencing Learning: How Instagram can Play a Role in Anesthesia Education” Update in Anaesthesia, Vol. 38, 2023Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical experience with the use of inhaled isopropyl alcohol to treat nausea and vomiting: A narrative review.
Amaya S, Kalsotra S, Tobias J, Olbrecht V. Clinical experience with the use of inhaled isopropyl alcohol to treat nausea and vomiting: A narrative review. Saudi Journal Of Anaesthesia 2023, 17: 383-390. PMID: 37601520, PMCID: PMC10435785, DOI: 10.4103/sja.sja_151_23.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInhaled isopropyl alcoholNausea and vomitingTreatment of PONVPerioperative settingAntiemetic agentsOperating roomManagement of nausea and vomitingTreat nausea and vomitingTreatment of postoperative nauseaRisk of adverse effectsLow risk of adverse effectsSeverity of PONVShort-term treatmentNarrative reviewAdverse effectsEmergency department settingAction of IAMechanism of actionAdult patientsTreat PONVAntiemetic effectPostoperative nauseaClinical trialsClinical effectsInexpensive therapyPerioperative benzodiazepine use in the pediatric population: A narrative review
Andrade, MJ., Murillo, M., Zuniga, MA., Amaya, S., Barreto, N., Castellanos, CJ., Gonzalez, AF., “Perioperative Benzodiazepine use in the pediatric population: A narrative review” Revista Chilena de Anestesia, Vol. 52, No.3. 2023Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsVial-splitting and Repackaging into Aliquot-specific Syringes: A Cost-effective and Waste-decreasing Strategy for Sugammadex
Amaya S, Kalsotra S, Tram N, Tobias J, Olbrecht V. Vial-splitting and Repackaging into Aliquot-specific Syringes: A Cost-effective and Waste-decreasing Strategy for Sugammadex. Pediatric Quality And Safety 2023, 8: e646. PMID: 37051405, PMCID: PMC10085484, DOI: 10.1097/pq9.0000000000000646.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDose of sugammadexPediatric patientsTertiary care pediatric institutionWeight-based dosingPercentage of patientsPerioperative useQuality improvement studySugammadex administrationLow dosesElectronic medical recordsCost of sugammadexPediatric institutionPatientsMedical recordsSugammadexDoseStudy periodHealthcare centersImprovement studyVial sizeAverage costDecrease wasteAliquotsPerioperative Management of Painful Phantom Limb Syndrome: A Narrative Review and Clinical Management Proposal
Valero E, del Pilar Acosta Acosta C, Useche W, Sandoval L, Seija-Butnaru D, Sánchez-Flórez J, Escobar R, Amaya S. Perioperative Management of Painful Phantom Limb Syndrome: A Narrative Review and Clinical Management Proposal. Journal Of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy 2023, 37: 194-208. PMID: 36929710, DOI: 10.1080/15360288.2023.2187005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsManagement of risk factorsNarrative reviewNon-pharmacological strategiesQuality of lifeLimb amputationPsychosocial sphereChronic painPhantom limb syndromeAcute settingAcute pain controlRisk factorsScreening processMultimodal approachPain controlAmputationBody schemeMultidisciplinary approachSurgical teamPathophysiological considerationsSurgical optimizationEarly restorationRegional techniquesProQuestRehabilitationPatientsThe role of local inflammation in complications associated with intubation in pediatric patients: A narrative review
Amaya S, Murillo M, Pérez M, Cervera H, Andrade M, Zuñiga M, Barreto N, Daza M, Carvajal L, Alarcón C, Aponte L, Olbrecht V. The role of local inflammation in complications associated with intubation in pediatric patients: A narrative review. Pediatric Anesthesia 2023, 33: 427-434. PMID: 36719267, DOI: 10.1111/pan.14643.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric patientsOrotracheal intubationAssociated with worse outcomesComplications associated with intubationOral bacterial floraAdvanced airway managementIntubated pediatric patientsNarrative reviewProlonged intubationTreatment optionsWorse outcomesLocal inflammationAirway managementPatient populationExperience complicationsInflammatory mediatorsReduce inflammationInflammatory responseIntubationPatientsComplicationsPresence of traumaInflammationExcessive manipulationBacterial floraAnalgesic Treatment Approach for Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Narrative Review
Valero E, Mendoza W, Sarmiento D, Amaya S. Analgesic Treatment Approach for Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Narrative Review. Journal Of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy 2023, 37: 184-193. PMID: 36731106, DOI: 10.1080/15360288.2023.2174632.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-herpetic neuralgiaVaricella zoster virusDiagnosis of post-herpetic neuralgiaPeripheral nerve damageDisease reappearanceNeuropathic characteristicsAntiviral regimensDifficult-to-manage casesPostherpetic neuralgiaZoster virusPharmacological optionsNerve damageEarly treatmentInterventional therapyEarly initiationTreatment alternativesInterventional proceduresTreatment approachesChronic stageMultimodal approachTherapeutic objectivesNeuralgiaNarrative reviewAdverse effectsPatients
2022
Stellate ganglion block as an analgesic rescue alternative in phantom limb syndrome following an amputation: A case report
Sosa Mendoza, W., Gonima-Valero, E., Sarmiento, D., Amaya, S., Andrade, M., “Stellate Ganglion Block as an Analgesic Rescue Alternative in Phantom Limb Syndrome following an Amputation: A Case Report” Revista Chilena de Anestesia, Vol. 51, No. 5, 2022Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesTranshepatic right heart ultrasound for central venous catheter tip location in patients with difficult acoustic windows
Amaya-Zúñiga W, Mojica-Manrique V, Vergara-Escudero R, Amaya S. Transhepatic right heart ultrasound for central venous catheter tip location in patients with difficult acoustic windows. The Journal Of Vascular Access 2022, 25: 688-690. PMID: 36113078, DOI: 10.1177/11297298221122116.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTranshepatic right heart ultrasound for central venous catheter tip location in patients with difficult acoustic windows
Amaya-Zuniga, W., Mojica-Manrique, V., Vergara-Escudero, R., Amaya, S., “Transhepatic Right Heart Ultrasound for Central Venous Catheter Tip Location in Patients with Difficult Acoustic Windows” Journal of Vascular Access, 2023Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMulti-Level Team Based Research in Anaesthesia: Medical Student's Perspective and Experience
Murillo, M., Salamanca, R., Amaya, S., Andrade, MJ., Zuniga, MA., Aponte Camacho, L., Daza, MI., “Multi-Level Team Based Research in Anaesthesia: Medical Student’s Perspective and Experience” European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, 2022Commentaries, Editorials and LettersActualización en el manejo preoperatorio en pacientes con hipotiroidismo.
Chitiva, I., Quintero, C., Amaya, S., Bernal, T., Aguilar Mendieta, E., Amaya, G., “Preoperative Management of Patients with Hypothyroidism: An update” Revista Chilena de Anestesia, Vol. 51, No.3, 2022Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsThe Utility of Smart-Devices in Diabetic Patients during the Perioperative Period
Rosero, B., Amaya, S., Amaya, G., Andrade, MJ., “The utility of Smart-Devices in Diabetic patients during the perioperative period” European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, 2022Commentaries, Editorials and LettersCardiovascular effects of hyoscine butylbromide in patients under general anaesthesia
Quintero C, Molano M, Amaya S, Maya J, Andrade M. Cardiovascular effects of hyoscine butylbromide in patients under general anaesthesia. Journal Of Perioperative Practice 2022, 33: 211-216. PMID: 35285310, DOI: 10.1177/17504589211072698.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHyoscine butylbromideGeneral anesthesiaCardiovascular effectsBlood pressureIntraoperative bradycardiaPerioperative riskHeart rateAdministration of hyoscine butylbromideEffect of hyoscine butylbromideDose-related cardiovascular effectsBlood pressure of patientsPressure of patientsMicrosoft Excel databaseRetrospective studyAverage doseOutpatient basisElective surgeryArterial pressurePatientsButylbromideAnesthesiaBloodBradycardiaHeartDose
2021
Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on Colombian anesthesiologists: Survey study
Amaya S, Murillo M, Pinto Bustamante B, Sánchez-Bello N, Mateus Parra M, Andrade M, González Zárate N, Pérez M, Maya J, Monsalve V, Fayad Fayad N, Rosero Belalcázar G, Charul-Palacio I. Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on Colombian anesthesiologists: Survey study. Colombian Journal Of Anesthesiology 2021 DOI: 10.5554/22562087.e1016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEthical dilemmasAssociated with ethical dilemmasPersonal protective equipmentOccupational safetyDecision-making processRisk of contagionWork overloadCOVID-19 pandemicOccupational riskGroup of professionalsProfessional ethicsWorking hoursCritical carePrevention standardsPractice of anesthesiologyLeisure timePsychological impactAnesthesiologist membersEthical aspectsSurvey studyDecision makingHigh riskSARS-CoV-2 pandemicCOVID-19High risk of infectionImpact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on Colombian anesthesiologists: Survey study
Amaya, S., Murillo, M., Bustamante Pinto, BJ., Sanchez-Bello, N., Mateus Parra, MJ., Andrade, MJ., Gonzalez, N., Perez, MP., Maya, JJ., Monsalve, V., Fayad Fayad, N., Rosero Belalcazar, G., Charul-Palacio, I., “The impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Colombian Anesthesiologists: A Survey Study” Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology, Vol.50, No. 3, 2021Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVálvula aórtica cuadricúspide: Enfoque ecocardiográfico intraoperatorio
Amaya, S., Fierro Andrade, D., Orozco, AC., Rosero-Britton, B., Orozco, DM., “Quadricuspid Aortic Valve: Intraoperative Echocardiographic Approach” Revista Chilena de Anestesia, Vol. 50, No.6, 2021Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesPain Management Strategies in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Narrative Review
Sánchez-Flórez J, Seija-Butnaru D, Valero E, del Pilar Acosta Acosta C, Amaya S. Pain Management Strategies in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Narrative Review. Journal Of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy 2021, 35: 291-299. PMID: 34623946, DOI: 10.1080/15360288.2021.1973647.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic autoimmune diseaseRheumatoid arthritisTopical capsaicinWeak opioidsAutoimmune diseasesChronic inflammationMechanisms of painPain management strategiesNarrative reviewSecondary osteoarthritisPubMed search enginePeripheral sensitizationSevere painSurgical managementAnalgesic managementAntirheumatic drugsJoint infiltrationOptimal treatmentPain managementPathophysiological considerationsRA patientsPainCurrent treatmentExperience painOptimal management