SPOT GRADE for Surgical Wound Bleeding

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What was the purpose of the training and testing videos created in this study?

To analyze the effectiveness of medications

To educate surgeons on specific degrees of bleeding (correct)

To simulate patient recovery times

To train surgeons on the use of surgical tools

What does SG stand for in the context of this study?

Surgical Grade

Severity Guide (correct)

Severe Graft

Surgical Guidelines

What was the interclass correlation coefficient estimated in this study?

0.89840 (correct)

0.73673

0.95671

0.81234

Which of the following percentages represents the proportion of perioperative complications related to hemorrhage or thrombosis?

55% Signup and view all the answers

What specialties were the surgeons from who participated in this study?

Cardiothoracic, abdominal, spine, and orthopedic lower extremity Signup and view all the answers

What was the estimated intraclass correlation coefficient in this study?

0.93673 Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key findings regarding hemorrhage in surgical settings?

It accounts for a significant portion of deaths in surgery. Signup and view all the answers

How many videos were created for training and testing in this study?

36 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the SPOT GRADE method?

To create a scale for assessing surface bleeding severity. Signup and view all the answers

In the study design, what type of model was used for the SPOT GRADE testing?

A benchtop model with prospective surgeon video testing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated probability of a physician incorrectly identifying true hemostasis as a bleed?

1.51% Signup and view all the answers

What specific issue does the SPOT GRADE address in spinal surgery?

Difficulties in evaluating epidural bleeding. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the conclusions drawn regarding the SPOT GRADE's reliability?

It is reproducible and reliable in measuring blood loss. Signup and view all the answers

Which keywords are associated with the SPOT GRADE study?

Benchtop model, SPOT GRADE, target bleeding site. Signup and view all the answers

What problem is highlighted by the SPOT GRADE in relation to blood loss evaluation during surgery?

Inability to use standard cautery techniques. Signup and view all the answers

Who were some of the investigators involved in the SPOT GRADE study?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of total blood volume loss in Class 2 bleeding?

15-30% Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is most likely associated with Class 3 bleeding?

Increased peripheral hypoperfusion Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention is typically required for Class 2 bleeding?

Volume resuscitation with crystalloids Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical threshold for blood volume loss in Class 4 bleeding?

<blockquote> 40% </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

What commonly occurs as a compensatory response in Class 2 bleeding?

Peripheral vasoconstriction Signup and view all the answers

What is typically true about blood transfusion requirements in Class 2 bleeding?

It is rarely necessary Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors influences the boundaries of the bleeding severity scale?

Visual appearance Signup and view all the answers

Class 3 bleeding typically necessitates which combination of interventions?

Fluid resuscitation with crystalloid and blood transfusion Signup and view all the answers

What was the average number of years of clinical experience reported for each specific surgical indication?

15.6 years Signup and view all the answers

How many videos were used to demonstrate the varying severities of bleeding?

36 videos Signup and view all the answers

What was the duration of each video segment presented to the surgeons during testing?

10 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What type of plates were used for the simulated bleeding wounds?

Plexiglass plates Signup and view all the answers

What was the SPOT GRADE level based on in the testing phase?

The flow rate and video order Signup and view all the answers

What sizes of the wound plates were used in the simulation?

1 cm2, 10 cm2, and 50 cm2 Signup and view all the answers

How many times were each of the testing videos repeated during the assessment of surgeons?

Three times Signup and view all the answers

What was the total number of bleeding video segments viewed during the testing phase?

108 segments Signup and view all the answers

What statistical method was used to estimate inter- and intra-rater reliability?

Two-way ANOVA Signup and view all the answers

In the context of this study, what does SBSS stand for?

Surface Bleeding Severity Scale Signup and view all the answers

What does the TBS metric represent in the context of blood flow assessment?

Target bleeding site Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the inter-rater reliability coefficient?

The ratio of the variance component due to subjects over the total variance Signup and view all the answers

What did the study produce for all inter- and intra-rater reliability coefficients?

95% confidence intervals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following flow rate ranges corresponds to SBSS 3 with a TBS of 1 cm?

[12.0; 25.3] Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the final range of SBSS 5 for a TBS of 50 cm?

[192.7; +1] Signup and view all the answers

How was the apparatus used to create videos of simulated wound bleeding described?

Wound simulator with interchangeable plates Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The SPOT GRADE

A novel bleeding severity scale used to quantify surgical wound bleeding
Created to help surgeons understand the degree of bleeding at a target bleeding site (TBS)
Especially relevant for spinal surgery where cautery cannot be used near nerve roots

Study Design

Used a benchtop model to create videos of simulated bleeding at known flow rates
Simulated different size wounds (1, 10, and 50 cm2)
Videos were used to train and test surgeons

SPOT GRADE Scale

Six level scale: none, minimal, mild, moderate, severe, and extreme
Scale based on visual appearance, expected interventions, and shock risk class
Boundaries for each level were determined based on flow rates

Training and Testing

36 training videos and 108 testing videos were created
14 surgeons from four specialties (cardiothoracic, abdominal, spine, orthopedic) were trained and tested
Videos showed simulated bleeding on different wound sizes
Surgeons scored the bleeding severity for each video segment

Statistics

Inter-rater reliability was estimated at 0.89840 (95% CI: 0.85771, 1)
Intra-rater reliability was estimated at 0.93673 (95% CI: 0.89603, 1)
The probability of incorrectly rating a bleed as hemostasis is estimated to be 1.51% (95% CI: 0.0061, 0.0363)

Conclusion

SPOT GRADE is a reproducible and reliable tool for assessing surface bleeding severity
It is a useful educational tool for surgeons
Has the potential to become a new standard for evaluating wound blood loss

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Description

Explore the SPOT GRADE, a novel scale for assessing surgical wound bleeding severity. This quiz delves into the study design, the six-level rating system, and the training methods used for surgeons. Understand how this system aids in spinal surgeries where traditional cautery is limited.