Role of inferior vena cava collapsibility index in the prediction of hypotension associated with general anesthesia: an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intraoperative hypotension increases 30-day mortality and the risks of myocardial injury and acute renal failure. Patients with inadequate volume reserve before the induction of anesthesia are highly exposed. The identification of latent hypovolemia is therefore crucial. Ultrasonographic measurement of the inferior vena cava collapsibility index (IVCCI) is able to detect volume responsiveness in circulatory shock. No current evidence is available regarding whether preoperative measurement of the IVCCI could identify patients at high risk for hypotension associated with general anesthesia.

Methods

A total of 102 patients undergoing elective general surgery under general anesthesia with standardized propofol induction were recruited for this prospective observationa

SUBMITTER: Szabo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6686491 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature