IoC2 monitoring versus standard practice in reducing opioid consumption in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nociception monitoring has recently gained recognition as a valuable tool for guiding intraoperative opioid administration. Several nociception monitors, including the Surgical Pleth Index, the Index of Consciousness (IoC) and the Nociception Level, have been introduced for managing intraoperative analgesia. While these technologies show promise in initial applications, the effectiveness of IoC2 in guiding pain management during anaesthesia, particularly in elderly patients who require precise opioid use, remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of IoC2 in guiding intraoperative opioid use in elderly patients.

Methods and analysis

We will conduct a prospective, randomised, controlled, single-blind, single-centre study with recruitment carri

SUBMITTER: Li Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11784178 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature