Nada Sabourdin
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Nada Sabourdin has a total of 94 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
Isabelle Constant
Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, CHU Armand Trousseau, GRC 29, Sorbonne University, APHP, 75012 Paris, France; University of Paris EA 7323: Pharmacologie et Evaluation des Thérapeutiques chez l'Enfant et la Femme Enceinte, 75006 Paris, France
6 shared publications- Isabelle Constant
Département d’Anesthésie, Hôpital Armand Trousseau, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
4 shared publications - Delphine Kern
Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care University Hospital of Toulouse Toulouse France
3 shared publications Benoit Tavernier
Anesthesiology, CHU Lille, Pôle d’Anesthésie-Réanimation, Lille, France
2 shared publicationsBenoît Tavernier
Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, CHU Lille, Pôle d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, 59000 Lille, France; University of Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS: Évaluation des Technologies de santé et des Pratiques médicales, CHU Lille, 59000 Lille, France
2 shared publications- Emeline Cailliau
CHU Lille
2 shared publications
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 9 November 2026
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Anesthesiology
Anesthesia Teleconsultation for Pediatric Preoperative Assessment: A Large National Prospective Multicentric Study in Children (TeleCCCAP)
Background: While interest in pediatric anesthesia teleconsultation is growing, published data remain scarce. This study evaluated the feasibility of anesthesia teleconsultation in children, providing a comprehensive analysis of failure, quality, dedicated time, and satisfaction. Methods: This prospective observational study was performed in 11 major French hospitals. The primary outcome was anesthesia teleconsultation feasibility. Feasibility was defined as the rate of successful anesthesia teleconsultations, i.e ., those performed in the presence of both child and parent, exclusively via the dedicated secure audiovisual platform, and not requiring a complementary in-person appointment. Secondary outcomes included causes and consequences of failure, factors associated with failure, quality of anesthetic preparation, medical time dedicated to preoperative assessment, analysis of parents, and anesthetist satisfaction. Results: A total of 830 children aged 6.7 [25th, 75th percentiles, 3.5,12.2] yr were included. Feasibility of anesthesia teleconsultation was 73%. Failure was due to technical (91%), organizational (9%), and medical (1%) issues. Three anesthesia teleconsultations (0.4%) were converted to in-person consultations. Factors associated with technical failure included the use of tablets or smartphones rather than computers (odds ratio, 2.44; 95% CI, 1.40 to 4.26; P = 0.002), the absence of a preconnection test (odds ratio, 6.21; 95% CI, 3.05 to 12.66; P < 0.001), and several sociodemographic characteristics. On the day of surgery, no procedure was canceled, one was postponed, and one anesthetic strategy was modified. Medical time dedicated to preoperative evaluation was 28 [18,33] min. Parental satisfaction was high: 93% would choose teleconsultation for a future procedure. Anesthetists’ satisfaction was high: 96% with medical aspects, 90% with the suitability for the case, and 72% with the quality of information delivered. Technical failure consistently impacted all components of anesthetist satisfaction. Conclusions: This national audit highlights that addressing technical and organizational issues appears essential to transform anesthesia teleconsultations from a mere tool into a robust clinical process, ensuring its reliability and clinical utility in pediatric anesthesia.
- 9 November 2026
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Anesthesiology
Open AccessAnesthesia Teleconsultation for Pediatric Preoperative Assessment: A Large National Prospective Multicentric Study in Children (TeleCCCAP)
Background: While interest in pediatric anesthesia teleconsultation is growing, published data remain scarce. This study evaluated the feasibility of anesthesia teleconsultation in children, providing a comprehensive analysis of failure, quality, dedicated time, and satisfaction. Methods: This prospective observational study was performed in 11 major French hospitals. The primary outcome was anesthesia teleconsultation feasibility. Feasibility was defined as the rate of successful anesthesia teleconsultations, i.e ., those performed in the presence of both child and parent, exclusively via the dedicated secure audiovisual platform, and not requiring a complementary in-person appointment. Secondary outcomes included causes and consequences of failure, factors associated with failure, quality of anesthetic preparation, medical time dedicated to preoperative assessment, analysis of parents, and anesthetist satisfaction. Results: A total of 830 children aged 6.7 [25th, 75th percentiles, 3.5,12.2] yr were included. Feasibility of anesthesia teleconsultation was 73%. Failure was due to technical (91%), organizational (9%), and medical (1%) issues. Three anesthesia teleconsultations (0.4%) were converted to in-person consultations. Factors associated with technical failure included the use of tablets or smartphones rather than computers (odds ratio, 2.44; 95% CI, 1.40 to 4.26; P = 0.002), the absence of a preconnection test (odds ratio, 6.21; 95% CI, 3.05 to 12.66; P < 0.001), and several sociodemographic characteristics. On the day of surgery, no procedure was canceled, one was postponed, and one anesthetic strategy was modified. Medical time dedicated to preoperative evaluation was 28 [18,33] min. Parental satisfaction was high: 93% would choose teleconsultation for a future procedure. Anesthetists’ satisfaction was high: 96% with medical aspects, 90% with the suitability for the case, and 72% with the quality of information delivered. Technical failure consistently impacted all components of anesthetist satisfaction. Conclusions: This national audit highlights that addressing technical and organizational issues appears essential to transform anesthesia teleconsultations from a mere tool into a robust clinical process, ensuring its reliability and clinical utility in pediatric anesthesia.
- Open Access
- 20 September 2026
- Published by Elsevier in Archives de Pédiatrie
- Vol. 33 (8)
Inter-rater reliability during live pediatric formative Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in a French University
- 20 September 2026
- Published by Elsevier in Archives de Pédiatrie
- Vol. 33 (8)
Open AccessInter-rater reliability during live pediatric formative Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in a French University
- 3 August 2026
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Anesthesiology
- Vol. 145 (6) , 1423-1432
Effects of Intraoperative Nociception Monitoring during Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Correction
Background: Reducing postoperative opioid consumption has become a significant challenge in perioperative pain management, particularly within the framework of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols and the associated risk of prolonged opioid dependence. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate whether remifentanil administration guided by intraoperative nociception monitoring with the Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI) during surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis reduces postoperative morphine consumption at day 1. The secondary objective was the incidence of persistent postoperative pain 6 months after surgery. Methods: The current study, a multicenter randomized controlled trial, was conducted between October 2020 and June 2023. Eligible children were randomly assigned to receive intraoperative remifentanil administration guided either by hemodynamic parameters (control group) or by the Analgesia Nociception Index (intervention group). Comparison of postoperative morphine use was adjusted to the use of nonopioid analgesics. Results: Overall, 247 patients were included, and 244 were randomized (120 in the ANI group and 123 in the control group). Postoperative morphine consumption at day 1 was similar in both groups (median [25%; 75% interquartile range], 0.4 [0.3; 0.8] vs . 0.4 [0.3; 0.5] in the ANI and control groups, respectively; median difference [95% CI] = −0.005[−0.10 to 0.09] mg · kg −1 ; P = 0.93). Intraoperative remifentanil administration decreased in the ANI group (mean difference [95% CI], 9.5 [4 to 15] μg ·kg −1 , P < 0.001). ANI-guided intraoperative remifentanil administration did not result in differences in secondary outcomes. Conclusions: The administration of remifentanil guided by intraoperative nociception monitoring during adolescent idiopathic scoliosis did not result in a reduction of postoperative opioid consumption.
- 3 August 2026
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Anesthesiology
- Vol. 145 (6) , 1423-1432
Effects of Intraoperative Nociception Monitoring during Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Correction
Background: Reducing postoperative opioid consumption has become a significant challenge in perioperative pain management, particularly within the framework of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols and the associated risk of prolonged opioid dependence. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate whether remifentanil administration guided by intraoperative nociception monitoring with the Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI) during surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis reduces postoperative morphine consumption at day 1. The secondary objective was the incidence of persistent postoperative pain 6 months after surgery. Methods: The current study, a multicenter randomized controlled trial, was conducted between October 2020 and June 2023. Eligible children were randomly assigned to receive intraoperative remifentanil administration guided either by hemodynamic parameters (control group) or by the Analgesia Nociception Index (intervention group). Comparison of postoperative morphine use was adjusted to the use of nonopioid analgesics. Results: Overall, 247 patients were included, and 244 were randomized (120 in the ANI group and 123 in the control group). Postoperative morphine consumption at day 1 was similar in both groups (median [25%; 75% interquartile range], 0.4 [0.3; 0.8] vs . 0.4 [0.3; 0.5] in the ANI and control groups, respectively; median difference [95% CI] = −0.005[−0.10 to 0.09] mg · kg −1 ; P = 0.93). Intraoperative remifentanil administration decreased in the ANI group (mean difference [95% CI], 9.5 [4 to 15] μg ·kg −1 , P < 0.001). ANI-guided intraoperative remifentanil administration did not result in differences in secondary outcomes. Conclusions: The administration of remifentanil guided by intraoperative nociception monitoring during adolescent idiopathic scoliosis did not result in a reduction of postoperative opioid consumption.
- 22 April 2026
- Published by Wiley in Pediatric Anesthesia
- Vol. 36 (7) , 727-728
Does Preoperative Screening Reduce Anxiety in Children? Insights From the PaedIatric caNcellation ratEs And PerioPerative clinicaL Evaluation ( PINEAPPLE ) Study
- 22 April 2026
- Published by Wiley in Pediatric Anesthesia
- Vol. 36 (7) , 727-728
Does Preoperative Screening Reduce Anxiety in Children? Insights From the PaedIatric caNcellation ratEs And PerioPerative clinicaL Evaluation ( PINEAPPLE ) Study
- 4 April 2026
- Published by Agence Bibliographique de l'Enseignement Supérieur
Monitorage non invasif de la nociception sous anesthésie générale par pupillométrie
Le monitorage de la nociception est l'un des défis actuels en anesthésie. L'objectif final du développement de ce monitorage est d'administrer pour chaque patient, à chaque étape de la chirurgie, la juste dose d'analgésiques. En pratique clinique habituelle, les anesthésistes diagnostiquent la nociception par la survenue de mouvements, l'augmentation de la fréquence cardiaque ou de la pression artérielle. Mais ces paramètres ne sont ni précoces, ni sensibles, ni spécifiques. Plusieurs moniteurs ont été développés ces dernières années dans l'optique d'améliorer l'évaluation de la nociception. La stimulation nociceptive induit une augmentation du diamètre pupillaire : ce phénomène est appelé Réflexe de Dilatation Pupillaire (RDP) à la douleur chez le sujet éveillé, RDP à la nociception chez le sujet inconscient. La pupillométrie est basée sur la mesure des variations du diamètre pupillaire. Le pupillomètre est constitué d'une caméra infra-rouge qui reconnaît l'orifice pupillaire, suit ses mouvements, et mesure son diamètre instantané. Ce dispositif est non-invasif : aucun élément du pupillomètre n'est en contact avec l'oeil du patient. Notre démarche de recherche s'inscrit dans le processus d'étude de la pupillométrie comme outil de monitorage de la nociception per-opératoire. Dans une première partie, nous détaillons les circuits physiologiques qui construisent le rationnel de l'utilisation de la pupillométrie dans cette indication. Nous évoquons successivement l'innervation autonome pupillaire, les circuits ascendants de la nociception, les circuits descendants anti-nociceptifs, les sites et mécanismes d'action des morphiniques, ainsi que le retentissement de l'anesthésie sur l'ensemble de ces réseaux. Nous présentons enfin les données relatives à la pupillométrie sous anesthésie déjà connues au début de ce travail. Puis nous proposons une série de trois publications originales : Tout d'abord, nous avons complété la validation de la pupillométrie en tant que monitorage quantitatif de la nociception sous anesthésie. Il était déjà démontré que la dilatation pupillaire était inversement corrélée à la quantité d'opioïdes administrés avant une stimulation standardisée. Pour compléter ces résultats, nous avons démontré que cette dilatation pupillaire était également positivement corrélée à l'intensité de la stimulation nociceptive pour une même dose d'opioïdes administrés. Ainsi, la dilatation pupillaire est un paramètre dont l'importance est liée à l'intensité de l'activation des circuits nociceptifs. Dans une deuxième étude, nous avons mis en évidence les bénéfices cliniques associés au monitorage pupillométrique per-opératoire pour le patient. Nous avons montré que le guidage pupillométrique peropératoire du rémifentanil était associé à une moindre consommation de morphiniques per et post-opératoires, pour une efficacité analgésique équivalente. Nos résultats suggèrent également une possible diminution associée de l'incidence des douleurs chroniques post-opératoires. Enfin, nous avons réalisé la première étape de validation d'un nouvel outil pupillométrique, le Pupillary Pain Index, qui propose une approche innovante basée sur l'anticipation de la réaction nociceptive, et non sur son diagnostic a-posteriori. Nous avons montré qu'en diminuant la réactivité du patient à la nociception au moyen de morphiniques, l'index PPI, supposé représenter la réactivité du patient, diminuait également. En adaptant l'analgésie sur la réaction « prévisible », il deviendrait possible d'éviter plutôt que de corriger l'inadéquation entre l'analgésie et la stimulation nociceptive. Pour conclure, nous discutons l'ensemble de ces résultats, les perspectives de recherche à venir, la place de la pupillométrie au sein de l'ensemble des moniteurs de nociception, son implémentation pratique dans les blocs opératoires, et les questions d'ordre général soulevées par le développement de ce type de technologies dans notre spécialité.
- 4 April 2026
- Published by Agence Bibliographique de l'Enseignement Supérieur
Monitorage non invasif de la nociception sous anesthésie générale par pupillométrie
Le monitorage de la nociception est l'un des défis actuels en anesthésie. L'objectif final du développement de ce monitorage est d'administrer pour chaque patient, à chaque étape de la chirurgie, la juste dose d'analgésiques. En pratique clinique habituelle, les anesthésistes diagnostiquent la nociception par la survenue de mouvements, l'augmentation de la fréquence cardiaque ou de la pression artérielle. Mais ces paramètres ne sont ni précoces, ni sensibles, ni spécifiques. Plusieurs moniteurs ont été développés ces dernières années dans l'optique d'améliorer l'évaluation de la nociception. La stimulation nociceptive induit une augmentation du diamètre pupillaire : ce phénomène est appelé Réflexe de Dilatation Pupillaire (RDP) à la douleur chez le sujet éveillé, RDP à la nociception chez le sujet inconscient. La pupillométrie est basée sur la mesure des variations du diamètre pupillaire. Le pupillomètre est constitué d'une caméra infra-rouge qui reconnaît l'orifice pupillaire, suit ses mouvements, et mesure son diamètre instantané. Ce dispositif est non-invasif : aucun élément du pupillomètre n'est en contact avec l'oeil du patient. Notre démarche de recherche s'inscrit dans le processus d'étude de la pupillométrie comme outil de monitorage de la nociception per-opératoire. Dans une première partie, nous détaillons les circuits physiologiques qui construisent le rationnel de l'utilisation de la pupillométrie dans cette indication. Nous évoquons successivement l'innervation autonome pupillaire, les circuits ascendants de la nociception, les circuits descendants anti-nociceptifs, les sites et mécanismes d'action des morphiniques, ainsi que le retentissement de l'anesthésie sur l'ensemble de ces réseaux. Nous présentons enfin les données relatives à la pupillométrie sous anesthésie déjà connues au début de ce travail. Puis nous proposons une série de trois publications originales : Tout d'abord, nous avons complété la validation de la pupillométrie en tant que monitorage quantitatif de la nociception sous anesthésie. Il était déjà démontré que la dilatation pupillaire était inversement corrélée à la quantité d'opioïdes administrés avant une stimulation standardisée. Pour compléter ces résultats, nous avons démontré que cette dilatation pupillaire était également positivement corrélée à l'intensité de la stimulation nociceptive pour une même dose d'opioïdes administrés. Ainsi, la dilatation pupillaire est un paramètre dont l'importance est liée à l'intensité de l'activation des circuits nociceptifs. Dans une deuxième étude, nous avons mis en évidence les bénéfices cliniques associés au monitorage pupillométrique per-opératoire pour le patient. Nous avons montré que le guidage pupillométrique peropératoire du rémifentanil était associé à une moindre consommation de morphiniques per et post-opératoires, pour une efficacité analgésique équivalente. Nos résultats suggèrent également une possible diminution associée de l'incidence des douleurs chroniques post-opératoires. Enfin, nous avons réalisé la première étape de validation d'un nouvel outil pupillométrique, le Pupillary Pain Index, qui propose une approche innovante basée sur l'anticipation de la réaction nociceptive, et non sur son diagnostic a-posteriori. Nous avons montré qu'en diminuant la réactivité du patient à la nociception au moyen de morphiniques, l'index PPI, supposé représenter la réactivité du patient, diminuait également. En adaptant l'analgésie sur la réaction « prévisible », il deviendrait possible d'éviter plutôt que de corriger l'inadéquation entre l'analgésie et la stimulation nociceptive. Pour conclure, nous discutons l'ensemble de ces résultats, les perspectives de recherche à venir, la place de la pupillométrie au sein de l'ensemble des moniteurs de nociception, son implémentation pratique dans les blocs opératoires, et les questions d'ordre général soulevées par le développement de ce type de technologies dans notre spécialité.
- 21 March 2026
- Published by Elsevier in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine
- Vol. 45 (4) , 101824
A decision-making algorithm for peri operative venous thromboprophylaxis in adolescents, based on national guidelines
- 21 March 2026
- Published by Elsevier in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine
- Vol. 45 (4) , 101824
A decision-making algorithm for peri operative venous thromboprophylaxis in adolescents, based on national guidelines
- Open Access
- 18 March 2026
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Medical Education
- Vol. 26 (1)
Preparedness and performance in pediatric assessment: linking OSCE, written exams, and training exposure in a two-year comparative study of medical students
Background: Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) have recently been integrated as one of the academic assessment tools for French undergraduate medical students. Data are scarce regarding the correlation between OSCE (practical skills) and written examination (pure knowledge) scores, especially in pediatrics. We mainly sought to 1) measure the correlation between pediatric OSCE and written examination scores in undergraduate medical students, and 2) assess student perceptions of the OSCE experience. Methods: This was a single-center retrospective analysis of two consecutive classes of fifth-year medical students, university years 2021 (class 1, n=345) and 2022 (class 2, n=492). Both raw and weighted (individual student score/mean class score) formative OSCE and written examination scores were collected, and correlations were tested (Spearman rank tests). Student perceptions regarding OSCE preparation and performance were evaluated through an anonymous online survey (n=289 answers). Results: We evidenced significant but weak correlations between OSCE and written examination scores (weighted scores, Class 1: rho=0.29, p<0.001, Class 2: rho=0.21, p<0.001). Only 45.3% of students who scored above the 66th percentile in written examinations also scored above the 66th percentile in the OSCEs. Students who had prior OSCE exposure during informal training while on placements reported feeling better prepared for this type of assessment. Conclusions: Weak correlation existed between pediatric formative OSCE scores and written examination performance. Exposing students regularly to formative OSCEs made them feel better prepared, with a likely positive impact on anxiety related to this mode of assessment. Trial registration: N/A
- 18 March 2026
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Medical Education
- Vol. 26 (1)
Open AccessPreparedness and performance in pediatric assessment: linking OSCE, written exams, and training exposure in a two-year comparative study of medical students
Background: Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) have recently been integrated as one of the academic assessment tools for French undergraduate medical students. Data are scarce regarding the correlation between OSCE (practical skills) and written examination (pure knowledge) scores, especially in pediatrics. We mainly sought to 1) measure the correlation between pediatric OSCE and written examination scores in undergraduate medical students, and 2) assess student perceptions of the OSCE experience. Methods: This was a single-center retrospective analysis of two consecutive classes of fifth-year medical students, university years 2021 (class 1, n=345) and 2022 (class 2, n=492). Both raw and weighted (individual student score/mean class score) formative OSCE and written examination scores were collected, and correlations were tested (Spearman rank tests). Student perceptions regarding OSCE preparation and performance were evaluated through an anonymous online survey (n=289 answers). Results: We evidenced significant but weak correlations between OSCE and written examination scores (weighted scores, Class 1: rho=0.29, p<0.001, Class 2: rho=0.21, p<0.001). Only 45.3% of students who scored above the 66th percentile in written examinations also scored above the 66th percentile in the OSCEs. Students who had prior OSCE exposure during informal training while on placements reported feeling better prepared for this type of assessment. Conclusions: Weak correlation existed between pediatric formative OSCE scores and written examination performance. Exposing students regularly to formative OSCEs made them feel better prepared, with a likely positive impact on anxiety related to this mode of assessment. Trial registration: N/A
- 22 February 2025
- Published by Elsevier in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine
- Vol. 44 (3) , 101500
Early extubations in children intubated prior to arrival in Paediatric Burn ICU: A single center retrospective study over 1520 admissions
- 22 February 2025
- Published by Elsevier in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine
- Vol. 44 (3) , 101500
Early extubations in children intubated prior to arrival in Paediatric Burn ICU: A single center retrospective study over 1520 admissions
- 26 May 2023
- Published by Springer Nature
- p. 167-187
The Selection of Anesthesia Techniques for the Neonate
- 26 May 2023
- Published by Springer Nature
- p. 167-187
The Selection of Anesthesia Techniques for the Neonate
- 2 May 2023
- Published by Elsevier in British Journal of Anaesthesia
- Vol. 131 (1) , e27-e28
Effect of rapid changes in venous return on the Analgesia Nociception Index™ in anaesthetised patients
- 2 May 2023
- Published by Elsevier in British Journal of Anaesthesia
- Vol. 131 (1) , e27-e28
Effect of rapid changes in venous return on the Analgesia Nociception Index™ in anaesthetised patients