A preoperative ultrasound-based protocol for optimisation of fluid therapy to prevent early intraoperative hypotension: a randomised controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intraoperative hypotension is a risk factor for postoperative complications. Preoperative dehydration is a major contributor, although it is difficult to estimate its severity. Point-of-care ultrasound offers several potential methods, including measurements of the inferior vena cava. The addition of lung ultrasound may offer a safety limit. We aimed to evaluate whether the implication of an ultrasound-based preoperative fluid therapy protocol can decrease the incidence of early intraoperative hypotension.

Methods

Randomised controlled study in a tertiary university department involves elective surgical patients of ASA 2-3 class, scheduled for elective major abdominal surgery under general anaesthesia with intubation. We randomised 40-40 patients; 38-38 were avail

SUBMITTER: Szabo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10303322 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature